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Muncie woman again arrested after Drug Task Force investigation
MUNCIE, IN — For a second time this year, a Muncie woman has been arrested after an investigation by the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force. Ashley Kay Alenne Atkinson, 36, was taken into custody on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 5, on suspicion of dealing in a narcotic drug, a Level 2 felony carrying up to 30 years in prison. According to an affidavit, task force members learned from "a reliable and confidential source" that Atkinson was using a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado to distribute narcotics "in and around Muncie." Investigators used Flock cameras to monitor the travels of that pickup truck, and reportedly determined Atkinson was driving to Trotwood, Ohio, a Dayton suburb in an area frequently visited by "individuals involved in illegal narcotics trafficking," the affidavit said. After obtaining a warrant to do so, task force members placed a GPS tracking device on the Colorado. On Thursday, after determining Atkinson was returning from the Trotwood area, the pickup truck was stopped in the area of Memorial and Burlington drives. A police K-9 determined there were narcotics in the vehicle, and Atkinson was found to be carrying a bag that held 28.7 grams of fentanyl, the court document said. The
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Man gets 50 years for shooting, killing 17-year-old in Marion
MARION, Ind. — A man will serve over 50 years behind bars for shooting and killing a 17-year-old during a reported drug deal in Marion last year. The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office announced that Cordel Bice has been sentenced to 55 years, with 50 of those years to be served in the Indiana Department of […]
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This Hidden Indiana Lakeside Town Spot Turns Lunch Into a $12 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Situation
Unlimited pizza, deluxe breadsticks, and cinnamon bites for about the price of a single takeout pie? That deal shows up at lunch twice a week at a family-run pizza spot in central Indiana. I like how simple the idea is. You grab a plate, pick a slice, and go back...
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Former Muncie man gets 16 years after guilty plea to dealing in meth
MUNCIE, IN — A former Muncie man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing in meth. Mickey Reese Joyce Jr., 37, more recently of Indianapolis, had pleaded guilty in Delaware Circuit Court 4 to a Level 2 felony carrying up to 30 years in prison. At a recent hearing, Judge John Feick imposed a 10-year sentence for the dealing conviction and added six years based on Joyce's admission that he was a habitual offender. Under the terms of a plea agreement, three other counts of dealing in meth pending against Joyce were dismissed, along with charges of intimidation, possession of marijuana, resisting law enforcement and driving while suspended. Joyce received credit for more than 1,700 days already spent in jail. The former Muncie man was arrested in January 2022 after he sold meth to an informant for the Muncie-Delaware County Drug Task Force. Investigators said the informant in November 2021 contacted Joyce on Facebook and made arrangements to buy meth from him on Muncie's north side. The transaction reportedly involved 42 grams of meth, according to an affidavit. Joyce's record includes convictions for dealing in a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and armed robbery.
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Marion man sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing 17-year-old
MARION, Ind. (WOWO) — A man will spend 50 years in prison for the shooting death of a 17-year-old during a reported drug deal in Marion last year. The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office announced Thursday that Cordel Bice was sentenced to 55 years in prison, with 50 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Correction.
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No. 14 Women’s Basketball Sets School Scoring Record in I Am Third Arena Debut
MARION, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan Women's Basketball debuted I Am Third Arena with a record-setting 132-26 win over Kuyper College on Friday, the first game ever played in the new facility. The Wildcats' 132 points set a school record for the most points scored in a single game. IWU also set season highs in assists (38), 3-pointers (22), steals (26), field-goal percentage (54.9%) and bench points (79), while forcing 35 turnovers and scoring 60 points off them. Seven Wildcats reached double figures, led by Kylie Bettinger, who hit a season-high six 3-pointers for 18 points, and Kennedy Fuelling, who added 18 points off the bench.
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Astemo expands Muncie manufacturing with $11M investment
Astemo Indiana plans to invest more than $11 million in its Muncie manufacturing operation, increasing production capabilities and supporting future growth. The project includes additional injection molding capacity and a new assembly line for intake manifolds used in internal combustion engine and hybrid electric vehicle applications, according to a community announcement. The Muncie City Council recently approved a five-year tax abatement to support the investment. “We appreciate the support of the Economic Development Alliance and the Muncie community. This partnership reinforces Astemo’s commitment to investing in Muncie, supporting our employees and driving long-term growth," said Alejandro Navarro Lopez, vice president of operations at Astemo Americas. Astemo's Muncie operation employs about 188 people Astemo's Muncie facility was established in 1999 and employs about 188 associates. About 70% of the facility's employees live in Muncie, according to the announcement. The Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County worked with Astemo's local leadership in recent months to identify the company's growth goals and coordinate with local and state partners. "Astemo's decision to expand its Muncie operation speaks to the strength of this facility, its workforce and our community," said Traci Lutton, vice president of economic development for the Economic Development Alliance of Muncie-Delaware County.