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Beef over $100 marijuana debt led to deadly Indy shooting, court docs reveal
INDIANAPOLIS — Witnesses told police that “beef” between two men over $100 worth of stolen marijuana led to Bryan Rosa taking a swing at Dewayne Randolph. But what could’ve been a fistfight instead turned deadly when Randolph responded by pulling out a gun and shooting Rosa, according to witness testimony and surveillance footage recovered by […]
Ex-Indiana teacher accused of encouraging classmates to beat up 7-year-old with disabilities
A former teacher in Indiana is accused of orchestrating a “Fight Club” in which he allegedly encouraged classmates to beat up a 7-year-old student with disabilities and videotaping at least one assault, according to a lawsuit filed this week. The 7-year-old boy's mother filed a lawsuit Tuesday in...
A phone, firearms and a ride from a stranger: Details revealed in Lawrence triple homicide
A pair of firearms, a red iPhone and a ride from a stranger are among the clues that helped investigators make an arrest in connection with Friday's triple homicide in Lawrence. Court documents released Thursday reveal the timeline leading to the Monday arrest of 24-year-old Malik Shaw. He has been...
Indianapolis mom freed after smothering baby while high on meth
INDIANAPOLIS (TND) — An Indianapolis woman was allowed to walk out of jail after admitting she was high on drugs when she smothered her baby to death. Dacia Lacey was charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in the death of her 2-month-old daughter, Alona Lacey. Lacey was arrested...
Cumberland Police seek help from public in search for missing man
INDIANAPOLIS — Cumberland Police are asking for help from the public in their search for a missing 91-year-old man. In a post on social media, the department said David J. Walker was reported missing on April 18, 2024. Walker is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs about 145 pounds...
Indianapolis man charged with murder in fatal shootings of 3 at apartment complex
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis man has been formally charged with murder in last week’s fatal shootings of three people at a central Indiana apartment complex, authorities said. Malik Shaw, 24, was charged Wednesday with three counts of murder for his alleged role in the killings in Lawrence,...
Rising storm chances tonight
A cold front will spark thunderstorms tonight. These storms will mark the transition to much cooler air. Damaging wind and hail are the main threats from storms tonight. A line of strong to severe storms will sweep across the state. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Once the front...
2 critically injured in shooting on Indianapolis' east side
INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were critically injured late Wednesday in a shooting on Indianapolis' near east side, according to police. The shooting was reported around 11:45 p.m. April 17 in the 300 block of North Grant Avenue, near East New York Street and North Sherman Drive. An IMPD spokesperson...
How to help the family of slain Hendricks County Sheriff's Deputy Fred Fislar
The Central Indiana Police Foundation has started a fund to help the family of a Hendricks County Sheriff's deputy who died early Tuesday after coming into contact with downed power lines while responding to a car crash. Interested donors can send contributions through the foundation's website, the Sheriff's Office announced. Checks can also...
Grandmother charged with confinement in 5-year-old girl’s death
INDIANAPOLIS – A grandmother faces a confinement charge in connection with the horrific death of 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty. According to court records, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed the formal charge Wednesday against 53-year-old Tammy Halsey. She faces a count of confinement where the victim is under the age of 14. It’s a Level 5 […]
20-year-old sentenced to 45 years for 2021 murder at Lawrence gas station
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A judge sentenced a 20-year-old man to 45 years in prison for the killing a man at a Lawrence gas station in 2021. Two of the three people accused in the murder of Israel Eduardo Raymundo Cruz, 45, have been convicted. Cruz, a native of Guatemala, died in the shooting.
Kids Building Bikes hopes to shift gears for next generation of Indy's youth
“You guys are officially graduates of Kids Building Bikes,” said Kevin Duitsman, the curriculum and instructional facilitator, followed with a resounding cheer by a handful of teenagers and their parents. “You’re the 404th graduates of Kids Building Bikes. After completing 16 hours of all the hands-on work...
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