Crime
Owen County Sheriff’s Deputy wounded in roadside standoff near Spencer; Suspect in custody
SPENCER — A welfare check escalated into a violent, hours-long standoff Friday afternoon, leaving an Owen County sheriff’s deputy hospitalized and a 58-year-old suspect in…
Seymour man sentenced to 17 years for fatal 2024 hit-and-run of elderly pedestrian
SEYMOUR — A Seymour man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison following a fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of an 87-year-old…
Columbus Police investigate Friday night ‘Swatting’ incident on Sunset Drive
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has launched a criminal investigation after a dangerous “swatting” hoax drew a massive emergency response to a residential…
Late-night domestic dispute in Mitchell leads to bottle-throwing arrest and death threats
MITCHELL — A Mitchell woman was arrested early on a Monday morning after allegedly fracturing a glass bottle over a man’s head, assaulting her partner…
Brazil man arrested on multiple child pornography charges following NCMEC cyber tip
BRAZIL — A multi-agency internet crimes investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Clay County man on multiple felony charges related to the possession…
Pekin teen identified as victim in fatal Washington County shooting and crash
WASHINGTON COUNTY — State detectives have identified the 17-year-old boy killed during a chaotic weekend incident involving an apparent shooting and subsequent vehicle crash in…
Bloomington man out on bond faces fresh child exploitation charges after alleged online solicitation
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man who was already out on bond awaiting trial for child exploitation is back behind bars after investigators uncovered a new…
Roadside dispute leads to charges after Bedford man allegedly brandishes replica handgun and pulls trigger
BEDFORD — A local traffic encounter escalated into a police investigation on May 22, 2026, when a Bedford man allegedly brandished a replica firearm at…
Mooresville man faces seven criminal charges following domestic abuse allegations in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — A Mooresville man is facing a lengthy list of felony charges after an ex-girlfriend came forward to law enforcement with harrowing details…
Oolitic man arrested after hiding from police in attic to evade protective order
OOLITIC — An Oolitic man with a history of privacy violations was arrested Monday afternoon after local authorities discovered him hiding inside an attic crawlspace…
