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Suspect who shot officer during traffic stop at Anderson gas station also shot himself, prosecutor says
ANDERSON, Ind. — The man accused of shooting a Pendleton police officer last week during a traffic stop at an Anderson gas station also reportedly shot himself during the altercation. The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that officials have determined that the May 7 officer-involved shooting was legally...
Muncie SWAT team raids alleged drug dealer’s home, uncovers large amount of fentanyl pills
MUNCIE, Ind. — A SWAT team raid on an alleged drug dealer’s home in Muncie led to police uncovering a large amount of fentanyl — a drug that can kill with only a single pill. Antron Young, 18, was arrested on Tuesday after a two-month drug dealing investigation led to a SWAT team raiding his […]
Deadly police chase involving rookie Henry County Sheriff’s deputy was unsupervised
HENRY COUNTY, Ind. — One person died in a police chase that started in Henry County and ended near Ball State University via high-speed collision last month. A review of the incident by FOX59 and CBS4 found that the pursuit was missing a key public safety component — supervision. The pursuit was called in over […]
Court docs: Muncie man kicked, shoved police officers
MUNCIE, Ind. — One officer was shoved and two other cops were kicked while responding to a domestic disturbance in Muncie over the weekend. According to an affidavit for probable cause released on Monday, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3200 block of East Tanner Drive on Saturday after receiving a report from […]
Family shares risks of drowning after 5-year-old nearly dies in pool, stresses importance of CPR
ANDERSON, Ind. — As pools open this month, it's crucial to understand the risks of drowning. According to recent Stop Drowning Now statistics, drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children aged 1 to 4. Shockingly, 23% of child drownings occur during family gatherings near pools.
Muncie doctor pleads guilty to charges in 3 cases, including obstruction of justice, Medicaid fraud
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A Muncie doctor who was previously convicted of illegally writing drug prescriptions has pleaded guilty to charges in three separate cases. According to court documents, 62-year-old William Hedrick pleaded guilty to the following charges in three different cases in Delaware County: Hedrick was previously sentenced to two years of house arrest […]
Man charged with dealing resulting in death in Grant County overdose 1 year ago
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A Grant County man was arrested and charged for his alleged role in an overdose death a year ago. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 30-year-old Lorenzo E. Cruz following an investigation conducted by the JEAN Team Drug Task Force and the Marion Police Department. Cruz was arrested […]
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