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Greencastle – The Indiana State Police Putnamville Post is currently investigating reports of fraud incidents involving the purchase of puppies using online social media platforms. Citizens report that they believe they are making contact with individuals who have puppies for sale. Once money for the purchase of the puppy is …

-W. Maryland Street / S. Illinois Street On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 1130 pm, officers working the Incident Analysis Center (IAC) were observing cameras for criminal activity in the downtown and canal areas. Those officers knew of a disturbance (trouble with juveniles) in the 100 block of W. …

Parke County – Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Brian Maudlin initiated a criminal investigation on March 15, 2022, after receiving information that a former employee, Lacey Van Duyn, age 29, of Rockville, Indiana, at the Country Mark fueling station in Rockville, had allegedly stolen funds for self-gain in the amount …

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving two juveniles this evening. At approximately 7:50 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the area of the 1200 block of Edgewater Drive in the Clear Brook Subdivision after two juveniles were separated from a group playing in the water and did not …

Kevin Welborn Avon, Ind. – Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) has hired Kevin Welborn as the new Director of Bands at Avon High School (AHS). Welborn comes to Avon from the University of Alabama following a nationwide search that involved administrators, AHS staff, students, and parents. Welborn replaces retiring Director, Jay Webb. …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces restrictions on U.S. 36 (Rockville Rd.) starting on or after Monday, June 20 for pavement patching work on the west side of the White Lick Creek bridge. The westbound driving lane of U.S. 36 will be restricted between County Road …

IMPD homicide detectives have arrested 28-year-old Ernesto Gillot for his alleged involvement in a Sunday evening homicide. On Sunday June 12, 2022, just before 7:00 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to 3734 N. Mitthoefer Road, on a report of a person shot. When officers arrived, they …

PUTNAM, MORGAN & HENDRICKS COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions on I-70 westbound between State Road 39 and U.S. 231 for patchwork starting on or after Friday, June 17. The westbound lane will be restricted to 12-feet on Friday, starting at 9 p.m. to the …

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) aggravated assault detectives arrested 19-year-old Raniya Lee for her alleged involvement in an early Sunday morning shooting.   On Sunday June 12, 2022, just before 1:30 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers were dispatched to 9226 Sussex Terrace, on a report of a person shot. When …

INDIANAPOLIS-Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 41-year old Darius Butts for his alleged involvement in an overnight shooting. On Thursday, June 9, 2022, just before 11:00 p.m., IMPD East District officers were dispatched to the 9900 block of E. 38th Street, reference a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult …