Marion Co. courts to close Monday for slain deputy’s funeral
The Marion County Courts will be closed Monday out of respect for a Marion County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this month in the line of duty.
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Indiana jail inmate charged with murder in Marion Co. deputy’s strangulation death
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy in Indianapolis during an escape attempt while he was being moved in a van was charged Thursday with murder, and prosecutors said they are seeking the death penalty against him.
Marion Co. sheriff asks court to send suspect in deputy’s strangulation death to Indiana prison system
The Marion County sheriff filed court papers Wednesday requesting that a man accused of killing a deputy in a transport van be transferred to the custody of the Indiana Department of Correction.
7th Circuit affirms verdict, summary judgment in excessive force suit against deputies
A man who was hit and tased by law enforcement after his mother requested a wellness check failed to convince the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals that the sheriff’s deputies entered the home unlawfully and used excessive force.
Inmate used chain from handcuffs to strangle Indiana deputy during escape attempt, officials say
A jail inmate accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy who was transporting him in a van used the chain of his handcuffs to choke the officer during an escape attempt in Indianapolis, according to court documents released Tuesday.
7th Circuit affirms convictions, sentencing for Indianapolis meth traffickers
A trio of men linked to an Indianapolis drug trafficking ring failed to sway the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, as the appellate court affirmed Monday a lower court’s convictions and sentencing on methamphetamine distribution-related charges.
Sheriff’s deputy dies following assault by jail inmate after Indianapolis hospital visit
A sheriff’s deputy died Monday after being assaulted in a transport van by a jail inmate whom he had just taken to a hospital visit in Indianapolis, authorities said.
7th Circuit allows student’s civil rights claims against Hammond officer following ride-along
A student who claimed her constitutional rights were violated when she was allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed on a police ride-along can bring a claim against a Hammond police officer, but not the city’s chief of police.
Indiana state trooper struck and killed by fleeing vehicle, officials say
An Indiana state trooper was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle being chased by police in suburban Indianapolis, officials said.
COA affirms decision to fire Madison officer for mishandling evidence, not disclosing relationships
The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed the termination of a Madison police officer after a merit board found he didn’t properly log evidence or disclose relationships with women involved in criminal cases.
Former Muncie police sergeant gets 19 months for filing false report covering up excessive force
A judge sentenced a former Muncie police sergeant to 19 months in prison Tuesday for obstructing justice by filing a false report in 2018 to cover up excessive use of force by other officers under his command.
New state laws taking effect July 1 on birth control, speeding tickets, gas prices
The bulk of this year’s new legislation will take effect July 1, with changes ranging from increased access to contraceptives to greater restrictions for public school educators.
Indy woman pleads guilty to straw purchase of gun used to kill Illinois officer
An Indianapolis woman pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from the straw purchase of a gun used to fatally shoot one central Illinois police officer and wound another in 2021.
Indiana Rep. Lucas seen smiling, laughing in new police footage after DUI arrest
Republican state Rep. Jim Lucas was cooperative — even joking, at times — with police after he was arrested in May for driving under the influence, new body camera footage shows.
George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says
The Justice Department issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging they systematically discriminated against minorities, violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd was killed.
Judge allows suspect in Indianapolis officer’s fatal shooting to seek insanity defense
A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 will be allowed to seek insanity as a defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty.
Man charged with killing Indianapolis police officer seeking insanity defense
A man charged with fatally shooting an Indianapolis police officer when she responded to a domestic violence call in 2020 is seeking an insanity defense as he tries to avoid the death penalty.
Indy’s mental health crisis response teams to launch this summer
Clinician-led teams will be available to respond to mental health emergencies in Indianapolis as early as July 1, officials in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration announced Monday.
Indianapolis police officer pleads guilty to using excessive force during 2021 downtown arrest
An Indianapolis police officer accused of kicking a man in the head during an arrest downtown in 2021 has pleaded guilty to violating the man’s civil rights by using excessive force, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana announced.
IMPD faces tough competition for police recruits
Police departments across the country are playing tug-of-war for potential recruits, and Indianapolis is working to find an advantage.