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Richmond man charged with molesting 10-year-old girl
RICHMOND, IN — A Richmond man faces a felony charge after being accused of improper conduct with a female acquaintance's 10-year-old daughter. Quevi Rodriguez, 27, was charged on Friday, Nov. 6, in Wayne Superior Court 2, with child molesting, a Level 4 felony carrying up to 12 years in prison. According to an affidavit, Rodriguez on Sept. 11 groped the girl over her clothing and tried to force her to kiss him. The juvenile said when she tried to call out to her mother, Rodriguez placed his hand over her mouth. The child's mother told Richmond police she immediately ordered Rodriguez to leave her home. She said Rodriguez maintained it was the first time he had behaved inappropriately with her daughter and said he "did not know what came over him," the court document said. More: Richmond man charged with sexually abusing two children An officer wrote that Rodriguez apparently left Richmond after the incident. The juvenile's mother said he was possibly staying with friends in Alabama or was in the process of returning to Mexico. Indiana court records reflect no prior charges against him. Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or
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Muncie Teenager Sentenced for Beating & Killing Woman
MUNCIE, Ind. — A juvenile who was convicted in August of multiple crimes, which happened back on Oct. 8, 2024 in Muncie, has been handed a 53-year prison sentence. Cameron Drummer, 16, was convicted of beating a woman severely, trying to rape her when she was unconscious, then causing a fatal wreck in the car […]
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Muncie Mall’s JCP is going and going, but not quite gone
Muncie Mall stood for fifty years, but its anchors are quickly being reduced to rubble. With Sears and the cinema already gone, demolition crews turned their attention to J.C. Penney. The old department store stood largely intact when I drove past on Friday afternoon. By Sunday, though, huge sections of it had vanished.
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Muncie Mama’s Market brings more than 115 vendors to Delaware County Fairgrounds
INDIANAPOLIS — Shoppers looking for unique holiday gifts and ways to support local businesses can explore more than 115 vendors at the upcoming Muncie Mama’s Market. The biannual shopping event returns Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie. The market features vendors from across Indiana offering […]
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Muncie man arrested on warrant faces new drug-related allegations
MUNCIE, IN — A Muncie man who was already the target of an arrest warrant faces new drug-related allegations. Jason Michael Combs, 48, was being held in the Delaware County Jail on Monday, Nov. 9, under a $50,000 bond, on suspicion of dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug, possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of paraphernalia. Muncie police arrested Combs on Thursday, Nov. 5, in a traffic stop at Second Street and Macedonia Avenue. The arrest came after officers monitored activities at a home in the 1600 block of East Second Street where they believed Combs was staying. According to an affidavit, investigators found a green pill container that held about 12 grams of a "white rocklike substance" believed to be cocaine. Also seized were two syringes and a set of digital scales. Combs told officers that the cocaine was not his, the affidavit said, although he reportedly acknowledged that he at times sold cocaine. More: Muncie man held in dealing probe after 86 grams of cocaine are seized Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman's office will determine whether formal charges will be filed. A warrant had been issued for Combs' arrest in April after he failed
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Richmond PD arrest 16-year-old boy, allegedly armed
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Richmond, IN, and is facing charges for allegedly possessing a firearm and marijuana on Monday. According to the Richmond Police Department, at approximately 6:45 p.m. it arrested the boy following a report of suspicious activity involving multiple masked individuals. The initial report said “five to […]
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Updates Richmond Locations Under Reframing the Fame Initiative
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Refreshes Richmond Locations. Sixty years after its founding, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is getting a fresh look. Jack Omer, grandson of co-founder Harold Omer, is leading new investments through Weston Lee, LLC to remodel two local restaurants in Richmond, Indiana. The updates are part of the brandwide Reframing the Fame initiative, designed to modernize the dining experience while honoring the traditions that made the brand a household name.
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Propane Vehicles Quash Rising Fuel Costs for Muncie Indiana Transit System
MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Indiana Transit System is a crucial part of the community. Our demand-response vehicles serve nearly a million riders per year, which translates to more than 800,000 miles. That’s a lot, in both cases. Like any business, MITS has to be mindful of costs, and this year fuel...
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Ball State basketball routs Brescia for first win of Chris Capko era
Chris Capko has his first win as Ball State basketball head coach. Ball State (1-2) picked up its first victory of the 2026-27 season with an 89-64 home victory over Brescia — an NAIA program from Owensboro, Kentucky — on Monday, Nov. 9. After the game, Capko's players surprised him with a celebratory cold water bottle shower, and Ball State athletic director Jeff Mitchell presented Capko with a game ball to commemorate his first career win as a head coach. "I wasn't expecting of it," Capko said. "Obviously, I knew it was my first win, but I wasn't thinking much about it. I just wanted to win this game, I wanted it to look a certain way, and I wanted us to stick to our process of doing things the way we need to do them. When I went in there, I had a smoothie in my hand, just saying what I was saying, I was going to get them out of there pretty quick, and they got me. It was pretty cold." The Capko era got off to a bit of a rough start with losses to Georgia Southern and Indiana State, mostly because the Cardinals simply couldn't find
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Muncie Chamber honors 6 at annual awards dinner
The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce recognized six businesses, organizations and community members during its 132nd Annual Dinner & Awards in Muncie on Nov. 4. The awards honored contributions to business, public service, education and workforce development, according to a community announcement. Pridemark Construction received the Spirit of Small Business Award, while Mursix Corp. received the Economic Impact Award. The Delaware County Emergency Management Agency was honored with the Excellence in Public Service Award. Adam Perdue of Wes-Del Community Schools received the Excellence in Education Award. Toyota of Muncie received the Excellence in Workbased Learning Award, which recognizes a local business that has developed a program giving high school or post-secondary students career exposure or exploration. C.S. Hendershot of Second Harvest Food Bank was named Young Professional of the Year. The award recognizes an individual younger than 35 for contributions to the greater Muncie area. The Chamber solicited nominations from its membership in September and October. An ad hoc committee of Chamber board members and ambassadors scored the nominations to determine finalists and winners. Chamber installs new board chair Allison Robbins also reflected on her year as board chair, reporting that the Chamber welcomed 56 new members, hosted 35 ribbon