Indiana U.S. attorneys join push to stop trucking industry fraud
Their task force will help ensure truck drivers on the roads are qualified and legally allowed to operate commercial vehicles.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana
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New U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana celebrates homecoming with new role
For Thomas Wheeler II, United States attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, his new role is also a homecoming.
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Man sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun amid outdoor NBA Finals crowd
Police say the man, masked and displaying multiple firearms from a backpack, caused a chaotic scene outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel, prompting some people to flee the area in a panic.
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Nominees Wheeler, Mildred ready to serve as U.S. Attorneys in Indiana
Tom Wheeler and Adam Mildred were nominated by President Donald Trump in June to serve as Indiana’s Southern and Northern District U.S. Attorneys, respectively. They now await confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
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Real movement on Indiana’s federal justice vacancies may not come until August
Indiana’s Republican U.S. Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks are considering applicants to recommend for the state’s federal bench vacancy and the U.S. Attorney openings in Indiana’s northern and southern districts.
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Indiana correctional officer sentenced for mistreatment of inmate
A former high-ranking state correctional officer will spend time in federal prison after pleading guilty to using excessive force on a handcuffed inmate.
Eight receive federal sentences over $1.2M scheme against travel insurance company
The two individuals who headed up the scheme, Jennifer Fleener of Indianapolis and Mike Fleener of Camby, each received federal prison sentences of at least four years.
Westfield woman pleads guilty to defrauding elderly victim of more than $500K
Investigators say Shayna Williams schemed to defraud the victim by lying about the injuries and medical expenses she and her family members sustained after a car accident involving the victim.
12 charged in connection with drug operation run out of Westville Correctional Facility
Investigators say meth, cocaine, Suboxone and fentanyl were distributed to customers in Anderson, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and other communities across the state.
Prosecutors say Yorktown contractor falsified $188K in bank claims
Richard Turner, 38, of Turner Remodeling LLC is charged with nine federal counts of bank fraud.
4 Indianapolis men sentenced to prison for drug operation in central Indiana
The convictions follow an investigation into their efforts to buy and sell fentanyl and methamphetamine out of at least four apartment properties in Indianapolis.
Six Indiana men sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
Six Indiana men were sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl following separate investigations in March and April 2026, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana.
Duo sentenced after meth is found in Cheetos bags
A Los Angeles duo has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after Evansville drug investigators discovered 40 pounds of crystal methamphetamine stored in Cheetos bags.
Former Hamilton County nonprofit bookkeeper to see prison time for stealing $79K
District Court Chief James Sweeney II imposed the sentence on Brenda Walters, 57, of Nappanee, Indiana, after she pleaded guilty to 10 counts of wire fraud.
Crackdown continues on central Indiana drug trafficking, dog-fighting ring
More than a dozen people have already been sentenced for their roles in an illegal gambling and dog-fighting ring, with more awaiting sentencing hearings.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 22 years in prison for 3 violent crimes
At the time of the crimes, the man was on probation for felony auto theft, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. He had 22 prior convictions, including 12 felonies.
Federal judge sentences individuals for Indy-based drug trafficking operation
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced on Tuesday that four individuals were found responsible for distributing at least 55 kilograms of cocaine throughout the state from a business located near the east side of Indianapolis.
Indy woman to pay $1M in restitution after using boss’ accounts to pay personal expenses
Kimberly Johnson served as the victim’s personal assistant and was responsible for paying their credit card bills and updating them weekly on their financial balances.
Illinois man convicted in armed robbery of Indianapolis fast-food restaurant
The man was accused of robbing a Burger King on North Shadeland Avenue in Indianapolis with a handgun, then leading police on a chase into Hamilton County.
Four Indianapolis felons sent to prison for firearms crimes
The cases were part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
Indy woman charged with threatening to kill a member of the US House
A plea agreement has been reached between defendant Shayla Addison, 28, and federal prosecutors, in which the government has agreed to recommend a sentence at the low end of the guideline range if certain conditions are met.
Kokomo couple get a combined 50 years in prison for dealing deadly drugs
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brookman sentenced Dashawn Brown, 25, to 30 years in prison and Emily Rouse, 24, to 20 years after they pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Colorado man gets 84 years in prison for child sex crimes across nation and in 5 other countries
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker sentenced Austin Ryan Lauless, 31, of Colorado, to 84 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
Former Indianapolis nonprofit exec gets 33 months in prison, ordered to repay more than $2M
Theresa Szwast, 58, of Fishers, was sentenced after she pleaded guilty to wire fraud that involved the embezzlement of more than $2 million from her employer.