HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind., July 28, 2016 – The Indiana Bicentennial Commission held its July meeting at the Richmond Art Museum on July 8, 2016, and approved 85 Legacy Projects this round, including three in Hendricks County. The three Hendricks County projects endorsed by the state included: “Going Native with Animalia” …
Read More »Pennsylvania man sentenced in virtual reality fraud case
INDIANAPOLIS (July 27, 2016) — Joshua Bills was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to theft as a class D felony. Bills will serve three years of probation. He paid full restitution to the victim prior to sentencing. Bills met his victim through the online virtual reality game Second Life. Second …
Read More »IMPD detectives investigating person shot to death on city’s northwest side
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives are investigating after person is shot to death on the city’s northwest side. Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of W 18th St, at around 3:45 a.m. on 07/28/2016, on reports of a person shot. Officers arrived and located a male …
Read More »IMPD searches for a suspect who illegally entered home and attempted to assault a child sexually
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Sex Crimes Unit are searching for a suspect who illegally entered a home and attempted to assault a child sexually. On July 27, 2016, just after 5:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to the 1400 …
Read More »Hendricks County Woman Wins National Selfie Contest, Donates Prize to Parks
A Hendricks County woman’s photo of herself and her daughter won a national selfie contest through the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), and she then donated her $500 prize to Hendricks County Parks and Recreation. To celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July, NRPA held a selfie contest with …
Read More »IMPD detectives make arrest in Indianapolis north side shooting
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives make arrest related to shooting that injured two at Clark Gas Station on the city’s north side. Detectives have identified 21-year-old Trevell Patton of Indianapolis, as the alleged shooter that resulted in 31-year-old Lavon Beverly being shot and 22-year-old Kaycie Glenn being struck …
Read More »Avon Schools Announces Chris Hill as Teacher of the Year
AVON, IN (JULY 26, 2016) – Avon High School Teacher Chris Hill was named Avon Community School Corporation’s Teacher of the Year for 2015-16. The announcement came during an all-employee Back-to-School Celebration. He was chosen by a committee comprised of community members. Mr. Hill has taught in Avon for 10 …
Read More »Driver Loses Control on Wet Pavement and Strikes Trees in Vigo County
Vigo County—This morning at 9:22, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to one-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of State Road 63, just north of Bolton Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a white, 2004 GMC pickup, driven by 79-year-old Richard E. Sheehy of Clinton, IN. was northbound on …
Read More »IMPD officer is shot and injured, suspect dead, after lengthy vehicle pursuit
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer was struck and injured by gunfire, after a suspect fled from an investigative traffic stop on city’s northwest side. Just after 6:37 p.m. on 07/25/2016, a one year veteran officer with the IMPD, conducted an investigatory traffic stop on a vehicle in …
Read More »DNR Law Enforcement Director to serve on Indiana Accreditation Board
Indiana Conservation Officers are proud to announce that DNR Law Enforcement Division Director Danny L. East has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (ILEAC). “The Department of Natural Resources is proud of our Law Enforcement Division and the leadership of …
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