Crime
Shooting victim crashes on I‑80/94 while fleeing suspects; Investigation ongoing
NORTHWEST INDIANA –  Tuesday morning, the Lowell Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from an individual reporting involvement in a crash on eastbound I‑80/94…
Martinsville man faces felony charges following alleged $60,000 timber theft scheme
MARTINSVILLE — A Martinsville man faces multiple criminal counts, including a corrupt business influence charge, following an Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) investigation into…
Sexually violent predator arrested next door to Brownstown daycare after anonymous tip
BROWNSTOWN — A multi-agency compliance investigation into the Jackson County sex offender registry has resulted in the arrest of a convicted sexually violent predator who…
Proactive traffic stop leads to OWI arrest and protects juvenile passenger
DEKALB COUNTY – On July 5, 2026, just after 5:40 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper from the Fort Wayne Post conducted a traffic stop…
Protecting Our Kids: Understanding mandatory reporting and the Child Abuse Hotline in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — According to local officials, child safety remains a paramount priority in Southern Indiana, but keeping vulnerable children safe relies heavily on the…
Counterfeiting arrest made after investigation into forged documents
DECATUR – A months-long counterfeiting investigation has resulted in criminal charges being filed in Adams County against a former Adams County Deputy. The investigation originated…
Monroe County man severely beaten after seeking shelter from severe storm
BLOOMINGTON — Local authorities are investigating a brutal weekend assault that left a vulnerable member of the community hospitalized with severe injuries. First responders were…
Police Log: July 7, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 6 Incidents – July 6 Incidents – July 5 Accidents – July 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Indiana State Police Peru District holiday patrol results
PERU DISTRICT – On July 3, 2026, the Indiana State Police Peru District executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers…
Columbus man sentenced to four years in prison for Walmart bomb threat
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has been ordered to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to posting a hoax bomb threat targeting a…
