Tow truck driver shot while trying to help motorist on I-70
A man was arrested after shooting and wounding a tow driver and taking his truck near an Interstate 70 rest stop southwest of Indianapolis on Friday.
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COA upholds drug-related convictions in objection of evidence dispute
A Beech Grove man convicted on several drug counts who originally stated that he had no objection to the admission of evidence found during a search of his car did not sway the Court of Appeals of Indiana that the same evidence should be now be suppressed.
Tax Court: Mass Ave building can keep charitable purposes exemption for 2010 tax year
A seven-story, mixed-use development that makes up a large chunk of Indianapolis’ Massachusetts Avenue can keep its charitable exemption for the 2010 tax year despite opposition from the Marion County assessor, the Indiana Tax Court has ruled.
Man, 19, arrested in Indianapolis freeway shooting
A 19-year-old Indianapolis man has been jailed in a shooting on Interstate 70 that left a 21-year-old motorist wounded.
Biden to nominate ex-IUPUI chancellor Paydar for education department job
Nasser Paydar, who spent seven years as chancellor of IUPUI before retiring March 1, is set to be nominated by President Joe Biden for assistant secretary for postsecondary education in the Department of Education, the White House announced last week.
Marion County Courts’ transition to Community Justice Campus set to begin in April
Marion County Courts will begin to transition more than 200 employees to Indianapolis’ new Community Justice Campus next month after delays of the move-in process, the Marion Superior Court has announced.
Indy attorney tied to Capitol riot ordered released
The Indianapolis attorney arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has been released on his own recognizance and is banned from traveling to Washington, D.C., except for court proceedings.
Authorities say DNA solves 1988 Southern California killing; suspect died in Indiana
Authorities said Wednesday they have solved the 1988 killing of a San Diego County woman, but the suspect died in an Indiana house fire two decades ago.
Holcomb signs bill limiting charitable bail
A bill limiting charitable bail organizations’ ability to bail out indigent Hoosiers has received the final signature of approval from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.
7th Circuit: Insufficient evidence sinks ex-employees’ sexual harassment, racial discrimination claims
Two former employees of a commercial and aerospace manufacturing company were unable to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday that they were subjected to a hostile work environment based on sexual and racial comments directed at them by other workers.
Anthem sues former executive over trade secrets
Indianapolis-based health insurer Anthem Inc. is suing a former executive, claiming he stole trade secrets, went to work for a direct competitor, and breached a contract involving restricted stock agreements.
Enhanced tech, security, court operations on display at Community Justice Campus
The timeline for moving more than 200 employees and court personnel to Indianapolis’ new Marion County Community Justice Campus has yet to be nailed down, but Marion Superior Court Judge Amy Jones told members of the media during an exclusive, one-time tour of the sleek new facility on Friday that a date will hopefully be set in the next two weeks.
Man gets 80 years in death of woman at Indianapolis church
A man was sentenced Thursday to 80 years in prison for the death of woman who was found strangled and stabbed inside an Indianapolis church, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Indy attorney arrested for climbing wall, entering U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 riot
An Indianapolis attorney is one of three men who were arrested yesterday for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The attorney is accused of climbing down a wall and entering the Capitol building during the riot.
Marion County courts change COVID policies as positivity rate drops
The Marion Circuit and Superior Courts have relaxed the COVID-19 public health requirements for individuals and employees entering any of their judicial facilities.
Attempted murder charges filed against man accused of shooting officer in Fountain Square
A man who allegedly shot and seriously injured an Indianapolis police officer in training has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday.
New Lakeside Pointe, Fox Club owner to commit $7M to repairs, Rokita says
The dilapidated Lakeside Pointe at Nora and Fox Club apartment complexes in Indianapolis could see more than $7 million in repairs soon, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Thursday.
Indianapolis man pleads guilty in real estate rental fraud scheme
An Indianapolis man pleaded guilty Tuesday to running a real estate fraud scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
Troubled Lakeside Pointe apartment complex acquired; lawsuit shelved
The long-troubled Lakeside Pointe at Nora apartment complex — under threat of a city nuisance lawsuit — has a new owner. The change in ownership means city and local heath officials will shelve — for now — a “test case” lawsuit under Indiana’s nuisance law.
Indianapolis officer, suspect shot in exchange of gunfire
An Indianapolis police officer was shot and seriously wounded and a suspect was critically wounded in a shootout as officers responded to the scene of an automobile crash, police said.