Indianapolis officer fatally shoots fleeing motorist during brief foot chase
An Indianapolis police officer fatally shot a motorist who fled on foot Thursday during a traffic stop, police said.
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IN U.S. Attorney’s Offices participating in National Night Out
Both of Indiana’s U.S. Attorney’s Offices will be participating in National Night Out events on Tuesday evening.
State trooper charged with perjury, misconduct after allegedly giving false information at March sentencing hearing
An Indiana State Police investigation of one of its own has resulted in felony perjury and official misconduct charges being filed against an 18-year veteran of the agency.
Indianapolis deploys clinicians, specialists to deal with downtown mental health crises
Since July 1, individuals in distress in downtown Indianapolis have been able to call 911 to receive assistance from a plainclothes-wearing team from the pilot program of the Clinician Led Community Response, or CLCR.
Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver
A police officer in rural Ohio was fired Wednesday after he released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver despite state troopers telling him to hold the K-9 back.
Federal judge vacates verdict in civil rights suit against Hammond, former officer after parties settle
A federal judge has agreed to vacate a jury verdict that awarded a man $25.5 million in his lawsuit alleging a now-retired police officer violated his civil rights and deprived him of a fair trial. The parties requested vacatur after reaching a settlement.
Judge sets 2024 trial date for man charged in fatal shooting of Richmond police officer
A judge has set a 2024 trial date for a man charged in the killing of an eastern Indiana police officer who was shot during a traffic stop last year.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin to ask US Supreme Court to review his conviction in murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd, now that the Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, his attorney said Wednesday.
Family of pregnant woman killed by speeding officer loses 7th Circuit appeal
A district court correctly dismissed a complaint alleging an Indianapolis police officer violated a woman’s 14th Amendment rights when he struck and killed her while driving to work, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday.
Missouri man charged in Indiana trooper’s traffic death seeks change of venue
An 18-year-old Missouri man charged with murder in the traffic death of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith requested a change of venue Tuesday for his upcoming trial, online court records show.
Indiana man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at 3 Delaware Co. deputies
A central Indiana man accused of resisting arrest and shooting at three sheriff’s deputies has been formally charged in the June attack.
Marion Co. courts to close Monday for slain deputy’s funeral
The Marion County Courts will be closed Monday out of respect for a Marion County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this month in the line of duty.
Indiana jail inmate charged with murder in Marion Co. deputy’s strangulation death
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy in Indianapolis during an escape attempt while he was being moved in a van was charged Thursday with murder, and prosecutors said they are seeking the death penalty against him.
Marion Co. sheriff asks court to send suspect in deputy’s strangulation death to Indiana prison system
The Marion County sheriff filed court papers Wednesday requesting that a man accused of killing a deputy in a transport van be transferred to the custody of the Indiana Department of Correction.
7th Circuit affirms verdict, summary judgment in excessive force suit against deputies
A man who was hit and tased by law enforcement after his mother requested a wellness check failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that the sheriff’s deputies entered the home unlawfully and used excessive force.
Inmate used chain from handcuffs to strangle Indiana deputy during escape attempt, officials say
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy who was transporting him in a van used the chain of his handcuffs to choke the officer during an escape attempt in Indianapolis, according to court documents released Tuesday.
7th Circuit affirms convictions, sentencing for Indianapolis meth traffickers
A trio of men linked to an Indianapolis drug trafficking ring failed to sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, as the appellate court affirmed Monday a lower court’s convictions and sentencing on methamphetamine distribution-related charges.
Sheriff’s deputy dies following assault by jail inmate after Indianapolis hospital visit
A sheriff’s deputy died Monday after being assaulted in a transport van by a jail inmate whom he had just taken to a hospital visit in Indianapolis, authorities said.
7th Circuit allows student’s civil rights claims against Hammond officer following ride-along
A student who claimed her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed on a police ride-along can bring a claim against a Hammond police officer, but not the city’s chief of police.
Indiana state trooper struck and killed by fleeing vehicle, officials say
An Indiana state trooper was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle being chased by police in suburban Indianapolis, officials said.