26 Indiana residents sentenced to federal prison for running armed fentanyl ring
The individuals worked together to distribute a total of nearly 500 pounds of methamphetamine and over three kilograms of fentanyl, according to court documents.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana
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Drowning in data: Attorneys grappling with increase in digital evidence
If you’re wanting to find out how prosecutor’s offices and law enforcement are doing in handling a growing amount of digital evidence, criminal defense attorney John Tompkins figures you could get 92 different answers — one for each of Indiana’s counties.
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From magistrate to district judge: After smooth confirmation, Brookman primed for new role on Indiana Southern District bench
Calm, works well with lawyers and litigants, and without a hint of personal or political agendas on the bench. That’s how colleagues, attorneys and judges describe Matthew Brookman.
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Nomination to federal appellate court puts Pryor on brink of history
On May 25, Southern District of Indiana Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor was tapped by the Biden administration to fill the upcoming vacancy on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Pryor would be the first Hoosier of color to serve on the federal appeals bench.
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Indiana Southern District criminal chief recognized for legal achievements, proven character
Indiana Southern District U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division chief Cindy Cho is committed to the Department of Justice’s mission to do justice through the law — so much so that her desire to become a federal prosecutor dates back as far as her memory serves.
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Greenwood man pleads guilty, gets 10 years in prison for $3M fraud schemes
A Greenwood man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to participating in multiple fraud schemes totaling a combined loss of $2.93 million.
Indiana senators seek applications for U.S. attorney, federal court judge
Sens. Todd Young and Jim Banks will help advise President Donald Trump on whom to nominate for the federal openings.
Anderson man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession
An Anderson man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being in possession of a firearm during a drunk driving crash.
Indianapolis drug dealer sentenced to federal prison
An Indianapolis drug dealer was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison on various drug and gun offenses, including being in possession of a gun used to kill a man in March 2023.
Former warehouse supervisor sentenced to federal prison for stealing $2M worth of Fitbits
Through an internal investigation, Amazon discovered that the missing devices were associated with bulk purchase orders that had moved through a Plainfield warehouse, authorities said.
Four Indiana men among 11 sentenced in cartel-linked fentanyl trafficking
Authorities said the convictions are tied to defendants’ efforts to distribute nearly 400 pounds of methamphetamine and over seven kilograms of fentanyl between September 2021 and November 2022.
Feds crack down on domestic abusers who illegally have guns
The LEATH initiative, which focuses law enforcement resources on domestic violence offenders who possess firearms illegally, was named in honor of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Breann Leath, who died in April 2020 while responding to a domestic violence call.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announces resignation from Indiana Southern District
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary Myers announced his resignation Tuesday morning.
Kentucky woman sentenced for bilking more than $1M from Greenfield business
A Kentucky woman found guilty of embezzling more than $1 million from a family-owned Greenfield business has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Indiana Southern District U.S. Attorney’s Office collects $33.8M in civil and criminal actions
U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announced Wednesday that the Indiana Southern District’s Office Asset Recovery Unit collected $33.8 million in asset forfeiture and financial litigation debt in 2024.
Former Indiana congressional candidate agrees to plead guilty in campaign finance fraud case
Former Indiana congressional candidate Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Whitley is admitting that he falsified campaign finance records, saying he lied about raising hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions ahead of the May 2024 primary.
Former corrections officer charged for shooting inmate with pepper ball
A former Henry County Jail corrections officer was charged in federal court on Oct. 15 for using excessive force on an inmate back in February.
2 former Indiana correctional officers sentenced to federal prison for stealing inmates’ identities
The two worked as correctional officers at the New Castle Correctional Facility, a privately managed prison within the Indiana Department of Correction.
Fishers woman charged with forging federal judge’s signature in bankruptcy case
Authorities allege the woman forged a document so it would appear that her debts had been resolved, allowing her to obtain a line of credit for her trucking business.
Indianapolis man sentenced to prison for ‘straw purchases’ of 36 guns
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting to selling 36 firearms as part of a straw purchase firearms scheme.
Former Social Security employee sentenced to probation for pretending to work
Authorities say the Westfield man engaged in a scheme by which he made it appear he was teleworking full-time for the Social Security Administration during workdays, when in reality he was earning income working as a home inspector for his personal business.
Indianapolis man sentenced to 35 years for sexually exploiting child
An Indianapolis man will serve 35 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child.
Indianapolis woman sentenced to federal prison for selling child sexual abuse material
An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison for selling child sexual abuse material through an online chatroom.
Southern Indiana mining company to pay $110K for penalties related to safety violations
A southern Indiana mining company must pay $110,000 for unpaid civil penalties related to worker safety violations committed in Owen County.