Brian Scott

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Man pulled from Lake Michigan near Washington Park

Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation after a man slipped underwater last night around 8:30 PM near Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.  Christian Rosete, 25, of Michigan City was swimming with family when he was overcome by waves and did not resurface.  It was “red flag” conditions at the time of the incident, …

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Boat accident investigation underway on Lake Michigan

Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting a boat accident investigation involving two vessels that collided northwest of Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan. Yesterday evening at approximately 8:15 p.m., responders were dispatched to a boat collision where one operator was thrown into the water.  That operator was retrieved and transported to the …

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Former TV host pleads guilty in poaching case

Christopher Brackett, 41, former host of the Outdoor Channel hunting show “Fear No Evil,” has pled guilty in federal court to unlawful transportation of wildlife, in violation of the Lacey Act. Brackett, of East Peoria, Ill., admitted to killing two bucks within minutes of each other in Indiana in December …

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Generous Donors Drive a Banner Fundraising Year for Butler

Fiscal year 2019 was a banner year for philanthropy at Butler University, with 15,823 generous graduates and friends contributing $41.4 million, representing the second highest fundraising total in the past 10 years. The gifts will bolster academic programs, enhance student life initiatives, and support Butler Athletics, cementing Butler’s status as …

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North District detectives arrest man for two burglaries

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4400 Crittenden Ave. INDIANAPOLIS –  Just before 6:30 p.m., on July 16, 2019, North District Officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of N. Crittenden Ave on a report of a burglary in progress.  Officers arrived and spoked to the homeowner who advised officers that he confronted the …

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