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51 cases dismissed because of allegations of officer's 'embellished reports'
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Discrepancies between former West Lafayette police officer Jake Forgey's written reports and his body-worn body camera led to his resignation in February, and so far, has resulted in 51 cases being dismissed. In March, West Lafayette Police Chief Troy Harris described Forgey's reports, alleging that Forgey...
West Lafayette man sentenced to 30 years for Child Molesting
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — A West Lafayette man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for Child Molesting. Thirty-one-year-old Justin Alan Crider plead guilty to a felony count of child molesting involving a girl under the age of 10. Prosecutors say he repeatedly abused the girl from...
WL man charged after allegedly threatening with a crossbow
A West Lafayette man has been charged with four felonies after allegedly threatening to shoot people with a crossbow. Officers responded to a complaint early Friday morning of a man making threats with a crossbow at a residence on Fleming Drive, according to a probable cause affidavit. Officers responded to...
Legacy Courts welcomes new director
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Following the death of former co-owner at Legacy Courts, Dustin Harvey. Long-time friend Isaac Loechle is ready to start his legacy as the new Director of Youth Basketball and Player Development. “I cannot wait to get here to Legacy. Get my training program implemented in...
McPaw Dog Park officially open to the public
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — McPaw Dog Park officially open its doors to the public through a ribbon-cutting ceremony early this afternoon. Dog owners and people alike attended the ceremony to get their first taste of the newly-opened dog park. Among the attendees were several notable figures, including Lafayette Mayor...
Lafayette school to be first in Indiana to move to 4-day week
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WIBC) — A school in Lafayette is the first in the state to move to a four-day school week. Vinton Elementary School is implementing the new calendar. During a school board meeting on Wednesday leaders with the Lafayette School Corp. approved the change. The school district got...
State approves Purdue projects
INDIANAPOLIS (WLFI) — On Friday, the State Budget Committee approved nine Purdue University capital projects, totaling over $224 million. Projects include updates to academic programs and housing — most notably the $168 million Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business Building, according to lawmakers. Out of the allocated...
Wolf Park Turns 52: Celebrate with food trucks, tours, and wolves
You are invited to the Wolf Park's birthday party. The Wolf Park in Battle Ground is celebrating its 52nd birthday. The celebration will have food trucks, tours, fun for the whole family, and, of course, wolves. Schedule of Events. 4:00 – 6:00 Birthday Treat Deliveries. 6:00 – 7:00 Drinks,...
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