Motocross instructor indicted on federal child porn charges
A motocross instructor who visited states from New York to Indiana to Georgia has been charged with producing child pornography, federal officials said Wednesday.
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Feds indict Calif. man found with gun near Kavanaugh’s home
A federal grand jury has indicted a California man who was found with a gun, knife and pepper spray near the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh after telling police he was planning to kill the justice, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Security guard charged with murder in gas station shooting
A gas station security guard who shot a man during a confrontation over a beer has been charged with murder, according to an arrest report.
In Jan. 6 cases, 1 judge stands out as the toughest punisher
As the number of people sentenced for crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection nears 200, an Associated Press analysis of sentencing data shows that some judges are divided over how to punish the rioters, particularly for the low-level misdemeanors arising from the attack.
Buffalo supermarket gunman indicted on terror, hate charge
The white man accused of killing 10 Black people in a racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday on a state domestic terrorism and hate crime charge that would carry a mandatory sentence of life in prison.
Detention hearing waived in plot to kill George W. Bush
An Iraqi man behind bars following his arrest on a charge of plotting to assassinate former President George W. Bush has waived his right to a detention hearing and will remain behind bars for now, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Former Vincennes police chief arrested for stealing from department, wife arrested for theft of prescription drugs
Former Vincennes Police Department Chief Dustin Luking was arrested on multiple felony charges Wednesday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from an evidence vault for personal use. Also today, Bethany J. Shelton Luking, Dustin’s wife, was arrested for allegedly stealing prescription medication from her employer, a senior center in Vincennes.
Boone Co. man charged with murder withdraws from township race
A central Indiana man who was one of three Republican candidates who advanced in the primary for a township board position has withdrawn after being charged with murder in connection with the March death of his wife.
Grand jury indicts man in Buffalo supermarket shooting
The white man accused of killing 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, appeared in court Thursday, standing silently during a brief proceeding attended by some relatives of the victims after a grand jury indicted him.
Boy, 14, held in fatal shooting of 17-year-old brother in Kokomo
A 14-year-old boy faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of his 17-year-old brother in central Indiana.
Valparaiso middle school student faces bomb charge
A northwestern Indiana middle school student faces a charge of possessing a destructive device after two improvised explosive devices were found inside a backpack, authorities said.
Warrick Co. couple charged after infant son starves to death
A southern Indiana couple faces murder charges after they allegedly failed to regularly feed their infant son and the newborn starved to death.
Indy attorney pleads not guilty to Capitol riot charges
An Indianapolis lawyer has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from his alleged involvement with the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
17-year-old Hammond student raped classmate during shooter drill: Charges
A northwestern Indiana youth is facing rape charges for allegedly assaulting a classmate during a school active shooter drill.
Suspect in New Albany gas station shooting charged with murder
A man who fatally shot two people at a gas station in southern Indiana has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, police said Thursday.
Judge dismisses charges for duck boat tragedy that killed 9 from Indy
A judge on Tuesday dismissed criminal charges against three men prosecuted after a tourist boat sank and killed 17 people during a 2018 Missouri storm.
Goshen man charged in connection with Capitol riot
A northern Indiana man was arrested Wednesday on federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Indy attorney tied to Capitol riot ordered released
The Indianapolis attorney arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been released on his own recognizance and is banned from traveling to Washington, D.C., except for court proceedings.
Switzerland Co. woman surrenders to face Capitol riot charges
A southeastern Indiana woman surrendered Tuesday to face federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Indy attorney arrested for climbing wall, entering U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
An Indianapolis attorney is one of three men who were arrested yesterday for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The attorney is accused of climbing down a wall and entering the Capitol building during the riot.