CRIME & SAFETY
One killed, two hurt as police chase ends with crash at McGalliard and Tillotson in Muncie
MUNCIE, Ind. — A crash at one of Muncie's busiest intersections, stemming from a police chase that apparently began in Henry County, resulted in a fatality early Thursday. The crash — at McGalliard Road and Tillotson Avenue — was reported to emergency dispatchers at 6:04 a.m. Thursday by law enforcement officers from Henry County. ...
Muncie drug dealer sentenced to 32 years in prison
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie drug dealer was sentenced to prison for dealing that resulted in death in 2022. Kimberlee Twigg, 30, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the “heinous” actions, as stressed by Chief Deputy Prosecutor Zach Craig during the hearing. “The takeaway is this: if you deal drugs in Delaware County […]
Court docs: Muncie woman tried to traffic drugs disguised as paperwork into jail
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie woman faces drug trafficking charges after police said she tried to sneak drugs into the Delaware County Jail — drugs that were pressed into the shape of a piece of paper. Kayla D. Johnson, 20, was arrested on Monday after an investigation into trafficking at the Delaware County Jail. She […]
Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money From Muncie Credit Union
MUNCIE, Ind. — A former credit union worker in Muncie is pleading guilty to stealing money from customers. Samantha Underhill, who used to work for PrimeTrust Financial Federal Credit Union, is taking a plea deal admitting to taking as much as $17,000. In one instance Underhill, who was arrested in August 2022, admitted to taking […] The post Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money From Muncie Credit Union appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Muncie man arrested for dealing that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Bluffton woman
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man was arrested for the death of an 18-year-old woman. Teagon Thatcher, 23, was charged with dealing resulting in death, a Level 1 felony. According to court documents, on Feb. 27, an 18-year-old woman was found dead in a bathroom, unconscious and unresponsive, at a home in Bluffton at the […]
Court docs: Accused drunk driver tried to run bikers off the road before getting into fistfight
MUNCIE, Ind. — Court documents reveal that an alleged drunk driver attempted to run a pack of bikers off the road, going as far and striking some of their motorcycles with his Jeep before attacking the bikers on foot. Kevin Hudson, 48, of Anderson was arrested on Monday on two preliminary counts of criminal recklessness, […]
Muncie teen missing for over two months, family asking for public's help
MUNCIE, Ind. -- After being reported missing in early February, the Muncie Police Department has been investigating the disappearance of 15-year-old Ella Saylor. Authorities say she is 5'4" tall, around 230 pounds with brown hair with brown eyes, and last seen wearing a grey Mackinaw jacket with Washington, D.C. on the front and black pajamas with puzzle pieces printed on them.
Docs: Muncie man convicted of using racial slur against police officer
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who used a racial epithet toward an officer with the Muncie Police Department in January has been convicted of racially charged intimidation. According to a news release, 26-year-old Trenton Whitaker-Blakey was convicted of one count of intimidation, a Level 6 felony, on Monday. Whitaker-Blakey was remanded to the Delaware […]
Docs: New Castle man breaks into mobile home, search warrant uncovers drugs
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A New Castle man has been charged after he reportedly stole various items, including a stereo, two class rings and a TV, from a trailer in a mobile home park earlier this month. According to court documents filed in Henry County on April 5, 33-year-old Stephan Barrett was charged with: On […]
Ball State’s Center for Survivor Support brings awareness to victim blaming through “What were you wearing?”
Many sexual assault victims have to answer this question. It is a harmful form of victim blaming, as it insinuates that the clothes a person was wearing caused them to be assaulted, according to Ball State’s Center for Survivor Support. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Ball State’s Center...
Two ISP Pendleton District Troopers honored at an awards ceremony
INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana State Police held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the accomplishments and sacrifices of Indiana State Police employees from around the state. Superintendent Douglas G. Carter recognized two local troopers during the ceremony. Sergent Nick Albrecht – Livesaving Award. Sergeant...
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