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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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Time Running Out to File for College Financial Aid

  More than $300 million in state financial aid for college is available this year for Indiana students who qualify for need- and performance-based scholarships. To receive financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—or the FAFSA—by Thursday, March 10, 2016. Unfortunately, too many students fail …

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IMPD Officer coaches and mentors 15-year-old student athlete to achieve boxing success and beyond

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Indy PAL/Christamore House 15-year-old student-athlete Romello Webb advanced to the 2016 Silver Gloves National Tournament held in Independence, MO. Romello secured his appearance in the championship round by earning both local and regional wins. Due to an inadvertent mix-up in Romello’s paperwork, he …

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Steuerwald’s bill reducing recidivism headed to governor

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 25, 2016) — State Rep. Greg Steuerwald’s (R-Avon) proposal reducing recidivism by addressing mental health and addiction issues has been sent to Gov. Mike Pence where it could be signed into law. “The goal of this legislation is to encourage cooperation and collaboration among local criminal justice agencies …

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Trooper Nearly Struck by Impaired Driver in Vigo County

Vigo County—This afternoon at 2:04, Vigo County Central Dispatch reported via police radio, a possible impaired driver operating a gold 2000 Honda northbound on US 41 from Clinton Road. Minutes later, ISP Sergeant Joe Rutledge and Trooper Brad Fyfe spotted the northbound Honda traveling toward them partially in the southbound …

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Leadership Hendricks County Announces 2016 Board Members

Leadership Hendricks County recently elected board members. New to the LHC Board of Directors will be: Cassie Martin (LHC 2015) – Sheltering Wings Reelected board members include: Sue Bogan (LHC 2009) – Hendricks Regional Health Foundation Max Hank (LHC 2009) – First Merchants Shane Sommers (LHC 2009) – Hendricks Regional …

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