A house fire on New Year's Eve, believed to have started from a Christmas tree, resulted in evacuations and injuries, with firefighters battling the blaze and neighboring departments providing assistance.

Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the death of a woman found unresponsive on East Jefferson Blvd. Identity and cause of death have not been disclosed. Witnesses are encouraged to come forward with information.

IMPD reported that Lamar Miller Jr., 17, was found shot in a crashed vehicle and later died. The shooting appears to be an isolated incident, with investigations ongoing and no suspect information released.

Juveniles, aged 12-14, led police on a high-speed chase in Vigo County in a stolen car, resulting in a crash with no critical injuries, and facing charges.

The 66-year-old Gene Saunders, who went missing leading to a Silver Alert in Noblesville, was safely located, with the alert subsequently canceled by the police.

IMPD arrests Al Fisher II in connection with a December 22 murder, following community tips. The victim, a female found with gunshot wounds, died in hospital, prompting a rapid investigation and arrest.

Local fire departments swiftly contained a fire at Junior Fish & Chicken in Indianapolis, with no injuries reported. The response was prompted by a civilian alert before the 911 call.

Battalion Chief Barry Riddle of the Indianapolis Fire Department died suddenly while on his way to work. No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is planned. His career spanned almost four decades.

IMPD confirmed there was no active shooter at Castleton Mall, despite social media rumors; the scare was due to juveniles causing a disturbance, not gunfire.

A 78-year-old Westpoint, Indiana man died following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on State Road 29 at the U.S. 24 ramp near the Tyson Exchange. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said the collision occurred around 2 p.m. and remains under investigation.

IMPD arrested Al Fisher II for murder following community tips, after a woman was fatally shot on December 22, 2025. Fisher led police on a car and foot chase before being detained. Charges are preliminary.

A drunk driving incident on Christmas in Anderson led to a severe accident, causing a woman to be critically injured and the driver, Cesar Cruz-Santiago, to face serious charges.

Monroe County authorities are searching for a suspect who drove a stolen Chevy Equinox onto an airport tarmac during a chase on Christmas Day, later abandoning the vehicle. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.