Forestal resigns as Marion County sheriff after state Senate win
Kerry Forestal was elected sheriff in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He joined the sheriff’s department in 1977, according to the office website.
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal
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Marion County Sheriff’s Office sues state over pace of prisoner transfers
The Sheriff’s Office says the state often misses a deadline set by Indiana law to transfer those convicted of serious felonies within five calendar days of sentencing.
Authorities search for suspect wanted in killing who was mistakenly released from Indianapolis jail
A man wanted for a 2021 killing in Minnesota was mistakenly released from jail in Indianapolis last week and authorities are now offering a reward of up to $10,000 as they continue searching for him.
Sheriff announces prison transport policy changes following killing of deputy
The Marion County sheriff in Indianapolis announced changes to a prisoner transport policy Wednesday following the killing of a sheriff’s deputy during an escape attempt.
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.
State lawmakers spar with Marion County sheriff over funding control
Marion County-specific legislation restricting the use of certain sheriff’s office funds will make its way to the full Indiana Senate after passing out of committee Thursday along partisan lines.