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Internet Predator From Avon Sentenced in Federal Court

INDIANAPOLIS –United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today the sentencing of an Avon, Indiana, man who terrorized young girls on the internet. Spencer Wheeler, 27, was sentenced to 36 years in federal prison by Chief District Judge Richard L. Young. “Wheeler targeted girls as young as 11 years for …

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IMPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run on Norton Avenue

Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Hit and Run Unit arrested 28-year-old Jesse McLemore for the crash that killed 39-year-old Ryan Ziemer. The crash occurred in the 1100 block of Norton Avenue in the early morning hours of Friday, March 11, 2016. Just before 3:30 a.m., officers were sent to the 1100 blk. …

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IMPD to transition into beat policing

INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to enhance the collaboration between citizens and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the process to implement beat policing will begin in late April when new recruits hit the streets. A three year plan will be developed to address staffing needs and responsibilities. Mayor Joe Hogsett …

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DWD Unveils Assistive Technology at WorkOne Career Centers

INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2016) – As part of Disability Awareness Month, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its WorkOne partners are unveiling new workstations that contain assistive technology designed to help Hoosiers with disabilities in their search for gainful employment. These workstations can be found at twelve WorkOne …

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Tech Companies Adding High-Wage Jobs in Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (March 23, 2016) – Two technology companies announced plans today to expand their operations in Central Indiana, creating more than 50 new high-wage jobs over the next few years and continuing a trend of tech growth in the Hoosier state. “Indiana’s tech industry is on the move, and the …

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