STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) establishing mandatory minimum sentences for the worst meth and heroin dealers passed the Senate today by a vote of 40-10. House Bill 1235 provides that the sentence for a person charged with Level 2 felony …
Read More »State Sen. Pete Miller statement regarding the Senate’s passage of House Bill 1337, which would enact various pro-life measures in Indiana
STATEHOUSE (March 1, 2016) — “I applaud the passage of this important piece of legislation. I firmly believe that life is precious at all stages and deserves protection, and during my Senate career, I have always been committed to supporting legislation that protects the sanctity of life. This bill is …
Read More »IMPD Investigators are investigating the death of an unidentified male in the 900 blk. of Oakland Ave.
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of an unidentified male in the 900 blk. of Oakland Ave. Just before 8:30 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 900 blk. of Oakland Avenue on a report of a burglary …
Read More »Take the Books for Youth #100in10 Backpack Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2016) — In honor of National Reading Awareness Month, starting March 10, 2016, the Department of Child Services (DCS) and the Indianapolis Colts (Colts), will launch a 10-day Twitter campaign, the #100in10 Backpack Challenge. Donations will go toward the purchase of backpacks for Books for Youth (BFY), …
Read More »Brownsburg Parks Issues RFI for Mowing Services
Brownsburg, Ind. (March 1, 2016) — Brownsburg Parks and Recreation Department (“BPRD”) is seeking information from service providers with substantial experience in mowing and trimming for small to large public properties. Services are desired for properties within the park system located within the Town of Brownsburg, Indiana. Interested parties can download …
Read More »Indiana Bicentennial Commission Endorses Five Hendricks County Projects, Events
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind., March 1, 2016 — The Indiana Bicentennial Commission held its February meeting at the Indiana State Museum on Feb. 19. A record-breaking number of Legacy Projects and Events were submitted with 144 approved this round, including five in Hendricks County, bringing the statewide total to 1,058. Hendricks …
Read More »IMPD detectives are investigating two overnight robberies involving the same two suspects
INDIANAPOLIS – Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a pair of suspects believed to be involved in two overnight robberies. On March 1, 2016, at 1:26 A.M., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to the 3000 block of North Illinois Street on a report of …
Read More »IMPD investigates a suspicious death on northeast side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a man found shot on the city’s northeast side. On February 29, 2016, at approximately 10:12 P.M., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 4000 block of Malibu Drive on the report of a person shot. Officers arrived …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Grants to Hendricks Regional Health Foundation for 20th Anniversary Celebration
Hendricks County- In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to County nonprofits every 20 days in 2016. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives arrest a 19-year-old suspect
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes Unit have apprehended 19-year-Devin Leggett. Homicide detectives arrested the suspect on charges of Murder and Carrying a Handgun without a License. The suspect is alleged to have shot and killed 18-year-old Jerrold Parker on February 3, 2016.
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