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Greenfield cop arrests homeless man after City bans sleeping on public property

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:53 GMT

GREENFIELD, Ind. - A homeless man was arrested and jailed by a Greenfield police officer earlier this month after he allegedly violated a new city ordinance that bans sleeping or camping on public property. According to charging documents, Brandon Brooks, 45, was approached by a Greenfield officer on Easter Sunday while sitting on a bench at the plaza next to the Hancock County Courthouse. The officer said Brooks had been trespassed three days earlier under city ordinance 95.02 and was therefore violating that trespass warning. Brooks was arrested and faces a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespassing. "I think there's a certain element of snootiness and wants those people to go away," said Greenfield resident Lyn O'Neal. Brooks' arrest has caused somewhat of an uproar among some residents, like O'Neal, who believe the ordinance criminalizes and targets the homeless. The arrest was also less than two weeks after the ordinance was passed. "We've had homeless people for years," O'Neal said. "Every community has homeless people, and where are they supposed to go?" O'Neal said. "I think what the council thought was 'We don't care, they can leave town.'" Greenfield councilman Anthony Scott argued there was an immediate public safety and public health concern with what was happening in the city's downtown area. Scott said tents were being pitched on the plaza next to the courthouse. "It became an immediate concern once we found out we had no ordinance on the books that allowed the police to do any kind of enforcement," Scott said. "It was an immediate issue that was happening, and the police had no legal way to combat it." Scott said some people were using the restroom in the entryways of businesses and that residents were being accosted by the homeless. Aside from the issues with the ordinance itself, several people who spoke with FOX59/CBS4 said they took issue with how the council passed it. During their April 9 meeting, the council suspended the rules and conducted the ordinance's first, second and third reading -- passing the ordinance with unanimous support. There was no discussion and no public input. "It was a concern that was immediate," Scott said. "Public safety is a primary to what we do and there was an immediate need to kind of deal with the situation at hand." But O'Neal and others believe the council never wanted public input to begin with. "If this was some kind of an emergency that would justify waving second and third readings, well then why wouldn't you tell the citizens? 'My gosh, citizens. We've got an emergency, we've got to do something,'" O'Neal said sarcastically. "They didn't do that." O'Neal said she hopes to see the ordinance repealed and for the council to address the root issue of homelessness. Scott said the ordinance was never intended to fix the homeless situation, and he doesn't believe the council is equipped to do that. Brooks was bonded out of jail and will be back in court in June. Scott was the only city council member to respond to FOX59/CBS4's request for comment. An assistant to Mayor Guy Titus said he was out of the office and unable to comment. You can read the full ordinance here: ordinance-no.-2025-16-camping-nuisance Download via: https://fox59.com/news/greenfield-cop-arrests-homeless-man-after-city-bans-sleeping-on-public-property/

Former chair of Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. board files defamation lawsuit against Mayor Sue Finkam

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:56 GMT

CARMEL, Ind. - The former chair of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. board has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Sue Finkam and the City of Carmel. The complaint, which was officially submitted to Hamilton County Superior Court 2 on Tuesday, alleges that Finkam and other City officials tainted Susan S. McDermott's reputation while she was chair of the CCI board. In the lawsuit, McDermott's legal team claims Finkam and company "embarked on a systematic effort to willfully, wantonly, recklessly, maliciously and/or intentionally make false and defamatory statements regarding McDermott's professional reputation in an attempt to justify Finkam's own actions with respect to CCI." McDermott's attorneys have indicated that, during an Oct. 7 Carmel City Council meeting, Finkam falsely claimed that McDermott withheld CCI financial information from the City of Carmel. Per the complaint, Finkam also claimed McDermott withheld CCI financial information from the City of Carmel during an Oct. 21 council meeting. According to McDermott's team, after the aforementioned meetings, Finkam "proceeded to further defame McDermott and smear her professional reputation by posting the video of her comments on Finkam's personal and Carmel social media accounts and on Carmel's 'Fast Friday E-Newsletter.'" Per the complaint, Finkam also accused McDermott of financial misconduct during interviews with numerous media outlets, including FOX59/CBS4. The lawsuit indicates that Finkam's statements were false or defamatory because McDermott provided all of the documentation the City requested. According to the complaint, Finkam and City submitted a request for the documentation on July 3. McDermott claims she then submitted the requested paperwork on July 8. At the time, Finkam and the City were requesting the documentation because they wanted to re-evaluate the city's relationships with nonprofit organizations like Carmel Christkindlmarkt. Previous reporting indicates Finkam has said the City of Carmel spent approximately $8.3 million on Christkindlmarkt between 2017-23. In October, Finkam reported that she was hoping to help the City recoup the $1.5 million it was expected to spend on Christkindlmarkt in 2024. Before Finkam was elected Mayor in November 2023, the City had not previously tried to recoup the money it was spending on Christkindlmarkt. In an October interview with FOX59/CBS4, however, Finkam said she thought the money could be better-spent elsewhere. "The City has a lot of different pressing needs, especially in this climate right now where money is tight, property taxes are higher, expenses are higher, we want to put that to police, fire and infrastructure, whenever possible without harming the market," Finkam said in October. Finkam ultimately ended up establishing an advisory board to evaluate the City's relationship with Christkindlmarkt and other nonprofits. The founding of the board is ultimately what led tensions between McDermott and Finkam to reach an untenable level. According to the lawsuit, on Sept. 11, Finkam had asked CCI to send the City a new operating agreement by Sept. 30. On Sept. 17, the CCI board received a proposed operating agreement from the City. Per the complaint, the City's proposed agreement contained a provision that indicated Carmel "owned" the Christkindlmarkt festival and the intellectual property of CCI. According to the lawsuit, McDermott and other CCI officials requested a meeting with Finkam on Sept. 24 to discuss the City's proposed agreement. McDermott claims that, during the meeting, the City agreed to re-evaluate its proposal and future financial commitment to Christkindlmarkt in the first quarter of 2025. On Sept. 25, however, Finkam and the City advised CCI that they were not willing to proceed in any fashion unless CCI accepted all essential points in the City's proposed agreement. Among the essential provisions, according to the complaint, was that the City of Carmel could claim ownership of the Christkindlmarkt festival. McDermott and other members of the CCI board pushed back against the ownership provision because they worried it could impact CCI's status as a nonprofit with the IRS. CCI sent a compromise to the City on Sept. 30. On Oct. 3, Finkam called a meeting with CCI. Per the complaint, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss an operating agreement between the City of Carmel and CCI. In the lawsuit, McDermott called the meeting "a ruse created by Finkam." According to the complaint, "the true purpose of the October 3, 2024, meeting was to terminate two of CCI's board members and replace them with individuals handpicked by Finkam who would sign an operating agreement containing all of the terms Finkam had demanded." McDermott's attorneys allege that Finkam was not actually present at the meeting. After City officials proceeded with the planned terminations, a press release about the staffing issues was released. FOX59/CBS4 reported on the meetings and terminations on Oct. 7. The complaint indicates the City offered to allow McDermott to remain on the CCI board. Per the lawsuit, Finkam was the one who appointed McDermott to the CCI board in January 2024. At the time, Finkam brought McDermott on for her financial and nonprofit expertise, according to the complaint. McDermott ultimately declined the City's offer to remain on the board because she was concerned Finkam and company intended to force the newly reconstructed CCI board to sign an agreement that allowed the City to claim ownership of the Christkindlmarkt festival. At the end of the lawsuit, McDemott and her attorneys requested Finkam and the City "be found liable to her for the damage to her professional reputation and that judgment be entered herin against Finkam and Carmel and in favor of McDermott in an amount determined to compenstate McDermott for her damage." Maria Adele Rosenfeld - the President and CEO of CCI - resigned the same day McDermott filed her lawsuit. FOX59/CBS4 published a report on McDermott's resignation early Tuesday evening. It is currently unknown if the City of Carmel and CCI reached a new agreement that designates the City as the owner of the festival. It is also unclear if the City recouped the money it spent to set up and help operate Christkindlmarkt in 2024. Neither CCI nor the City of Carmel have indicated if the nonprofit has been able to structure Christkindlmarkt in a way that will allow it be operated in a capacity that is financially independent from the City. FOX59/CBS4 reached out to the City of Carmel for a statement on the lawsuit. The City provided the following statement from Samantha Karn, Corporation Counsel: "Due to pending litigation, we will not comment at this time." via: https://fox59.com/news/former-chair-of-carmel-christkindlmarkt-inc-board-files-defamation-lawsuit-against-mayor-sue-finkam/

Oaklee Snow: Mother of toddler found dead in dresser in Morgan County home takes plea deal

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:05 GMT

MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. -- The mother of a 1-year-old girl whose body was found in a dresser inside an abandoned home near Morgantown two years ago has taken a plea deal. According to court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4, Madison Marshall pleaded guilty on April 25 to Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death (Level 1 Felony) and Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony). Madison Marshall

Roan Waters/ Arapahoe County Sheriff

Photo of Oaklee Snow released by IMPD In exchange, the state has agreed to dismiss several other neglect charges that were pending against her and an additional charge of Assisting a Criminal who Committed Murder (Level 5 Felony). The plea deal outlines how prosecutors are looking to have Marshall sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in the Indiana Department of Correction for her Neglect Resulting in Death charge. Her other charge would include a 2-year sentence that would run at the same time as the first sentence, meaning she will not receive any additional time in prison. Under the terms of the plea deal, Marshall will testify against Roan Waters, who police allege was directly responsible for the death of Oaklee Snow after abducting her and her baby brother from her biological father's home in Oklahoma on Jan. 19, 2023. Waters faces the following preliminary charges: Murder Two counts of Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death (Level 1 Felony) Three counts of Neglect of a Dependent (Level 6 Felony) Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (Level 3 Felony) Battery (Level 5 Felony). When Marshall and Waters returned to Indianapolis, investigators believe they left the baby boy at a "drug house" located on Albany Street in Indianapolis. The baby was later recovered by Waters' mother and sister, who reported his abandonment to the Indiana Department of Child Services. Around the same time, a witness reportedly observed Marshall and Waters leaving the drug house with what they believed was "a child wrapped in a blanket," court documents revealed at the time. The witness reportedly told investigators they did not believe the child was moving or crying. Investigators later shared that they believed Oaklee was already dead and that Marshall and Waters had disposed of her body at a home on the outskirts of Morgantown. Investigators later determined that Oaklee had died on Feb. 9, 2023, after Waters was awakened to the sounds of Oaklee crying because she reportedly had not eaten. When Marshall claimed she tried to contact 911, she said Waters prevented her from doing so by snatching her phone from her, according to previous reports. Marshall recalled that Waters allegedly wrapped Oaklee in a blanket and the couple left the home to dispose of the body. According to previous reports, Marshall led investigators to the abandoned home where they recovered the "badly decomposed" remains of a young girl with blonde hair. During a subsequent interview with investigators, Marshall recounted how Waters would allegedly abuse Oaklee on a regular basis, including hitting and choking her. Marshall went on to state that Waters would allegedly abuse her if she ever attempted to intervene on Oaklee's behalf. Marshall was later arrested in March of 2023 while aboard a bus in Colorado that was en route to North Carolina, according to previous reports. She was eventually brought back to Marion County. Waters was arrested in Colorado on March 3 on active warrants for child abuse, domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor out of Oklahoma. Online court records indicate Marshall is scheduled to appear in Marion Superior Court 20 for a change of plea hearing on May 1 at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, Waters' jury trial is slated to commence on May 12 at 8:30 a.m. via: https://fox59.com/news/oaklee-snow-mother-of-toddler-found-dead-in-dresser-in-morgan-county-home-takes-plea-deal/

Indiana Pacers defeat Milwaukee Bucks 119-118

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Tuesday night to advance to the next round of the playoffs. The Pacers beat the Bucks thanks to a dominant performance by Myles Turner, who led the team with 21 points and nine rebounds. All-Star Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton also posted 24 points, nine assists and three steals. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks in what was a dominant first half. The team was without All-Star Guard Damian Lillard after he sustained a season-ending injury in Game 4. Antetokounmpo ended the contest with a triple-double: 30 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists. Shooting Guard Gary Trent Jr. led the Bucks in total points scored with 33 points. He also recorded five rebounds and five steals. The Pacers trailed 47 to 41 at halftime as the Bucks looked to carry their bright start into the final two quarters to keep their playoff hopes alive. The game came down to a pivotal fourth quarter after the Pacers managed to level the game 75 to 75 at the end of the third quarter. The sides continued exchanging leads throughout the fourth quarter. With less than a minute left, Milwaukee had a four-point lead. The Pacers managed to claw their way back into the game in the form of a Haliburton dunk to tie the game 103-103 and force overtime. The Pacers managed to pull away in overtime, coming out 119-118 victors thanks to a clutch Haliburton play after he converted a layup with one second remaining. Heading into tonight's Game 5, Indiana knew it needed a victory to close the first-round matchup against Milwaukee after storming to a 3-1 lead in the series. The Pacers will now prepare to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round. via: https://fox59.com/sports/pacers/indiana-pacers-defeat-milwaukee-bucks-119-118/

Family disputes police version of fatal shooting of Marion man

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:35 GMT

MARION, Ind. -- Derick Morgan's family said the 56-year-old Marion man showed no signs of depression, suicidal thoughts or intoxication before he grabbed a large knife and started stabbing himself in the chest and slashing his throat Sunday afternoon. Then Morgan walked out to his family's van parked outside their house at 36th and South Washington Streets and told his mother and common-law wife he loved them. Indiana State Police: Suspect dead after police shooting in Marion "From then on he opened up his jacket and pulled out my Thanksgiving butcher knife and went to work," said Morgan's mother, Daphne Royal. "Went to work how?" FOX59/CBS4's Russ McQuaid asked. "On his neck," said Royal. "And then he said, 'Bye.'" That suicide attempt began a 20-minute-or-so struggle involving Morgan's longtime companion and a Marion police officer in an attempt to save the man's life that came to a fatal end when a Grant County Sheriff's deputy arrived on the scene. "The officer was talking him down and Derick got on his knees and he said, 'Drop the knife,' and he dropped the knife," said Royal who watched the confrontation from inside the van. "And I heard the officer kick it away because you could hear it going across the concrete and all hell broke loose from there on." Micki Fort, mother of Morgan's six children, tried unsuccessfully to wrestle the knife from her partner's hand. That's why she called for Marion police. "Th officer has his gun drawn and he says, 'Mr. Morgan, get down. Get down.' He gets on his knees. He has the knife in his hand but he's up like this," Fort said. "The officer tells him to drop his weapon. He drops it. The officer comes over and he kicks the knife about here. The knife was about there." Fort pointed to a spot on the pavement about 30 feet away. "I don't believe Derik was saying anything. He was kind of mumbling but I don't think he was saying any clear words but the officer was just telling him to calm down, 'Its okay, Mr. Morgan,' told him to get down on the ground, drop the knife, then he told him to stand up, but when he stood up I clearly believe Derick was disoriented from all the blood that was coming from his neck," Fort said. "You can clearly tell there's something wrong. So he stands up and he's disoriented. So he's wobbling. He's kind of wobbling forward but he still has hands like this. The man, the police officer, never tried to force anything. He never was aggressive." While the patrolman, from a distance of approximately 20 feet, continued to counsel Morgan through his mental health crisis, he was joined by other Marion police officers and a Grant County Sheriff's deputy responding to an incident well within the city limits. "Soon as (the deputy) opened up his door, he was already with gun in hand, an AR 15, and he lets off two rounds," said Fort. "Derick still has his hands up and he's running like this and he gets hit. He spins around and he falls right here." During the initial investigation Sunday afternoon, on the ground next to the sheriff's deputy's car were four evidence markers, typically placed where shell casings are found. A Marion police officer's car, situated between the deputy and Morgan, showed evidence of a bullet hole through its back window. Another blue car, where Morgan was standing, also bore the mark of a fired bullet. Where Morgan collapsed was several feet away from both the Marion officer and the discarded knife. Indiana State Police, the lead investigative agency on the shooting, noted in a media release issued Sunday night that "Mr. Morgan charged at the Marion Police officer. The deputy subsequently discharged his duty weapon, striking Mr. Morgan at least once." Fort said Morgan was shot in his lower back. "If (the Marion police officer) believed Derick was charging him and he knew Derick didn't have a knife, if he believed that Derick was charging him, then he would've shot, but he didn't. He didn't," said Fort. "But (the deputy), who knew nothing about what was going on, he never got out and assessed anything, he never got out and asked anything, he got out and fired his AR 15, no questions asked. No hesitation. He had no regard for his life. He had no regard for anything, and (Morgan's) back was turned, so how did you know he had anything in his hand?" Grant County Sheriff Del Garcia declined comment, citing the ongoing ISP investigation. Lawrence police say woman shot and killed dog leading to officer involved shooting Garcia said he might consider commenting on his department's training for deputies when it comes to encountering a person in the midst of a mental health crisis. The sheriff's office declined to identify the deputy involved in the shooting, deferring to the ISP investigation. Fort said she is left stunned with unanswered questions about her partner's killing. "Why was he shot? He died from the bullet wound. He didn't die from the self-inflicted wound. He died from the bullet wound. When his momma was in the car she yelled out, 'Please, don't shoot my baby. Taze him.'" Royal has her own questions for the deputy involved. "What the heck was that sheriff's motive and why did he do that?" she asked. "Please do what you were taught. Do it the way you were taught and things might come out better for a lot of families." via: https://fox59.com/news/family-disputes-police-version-of-fatal-shooting-of-marion-man/

CEO of Carmel Christkindlmarkt resigns as event continues to face scrutiny from City

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:34 GMT

CARMEL, Ind. - The President and CEO of Carmel Christkindlmarkt - Maria Adele Rosenfeld- has resigned. A press release sent by Carmel Christkindlmarkt Inc. on Tuesday confirmed that Rosenfeld submitted her resignation. Rosenfeld's resignation will go into effect on Wednesday. "It is impossible to put into words how much the last eight years have meant to me," Rosenfeld wrote in a prepared statement included in the press release. "I am so honored to have served the Carmel community as the founding CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. I have worked alongside such talented coworkers, partners, sponsors, entertainers, vendors and volunteers. Our collective dedication to upholding the highest standards of cultural authenticity and event management resulted in a truly special, best-in-class event." Per CCI's release, Rosenfeld helped Carmel Christkindlmarkt earn national recognition during her tenure as the organization's President and CEO. While Rosenfeld headed CCI, Carmel Christkindlmarkt was spotlighted by USA Today, Indy's Best Things Competition, the Indiana Tourism Association, Current in Carmel and National Geographic. In 2024 alone, more than 10,000 people visited Carmel Christkindlmarkt daily. The event generated $9.6 million in sales and created $24.3 million in economic impact for Hamilton County. "We are extremely grateful for Maria's service," Maddie Augustus, chair of the CCI Board, said via release. "From the very first market in 2017, she has been instrumental in growing our beloved event into the renowned holiday destination it is today. She is leaving a great mark on the annual Market, our organization and Carmel as a whole. We wish her the best in the next steps of her journey." Rosenfeld's resignation comes as tensions between CCI and the City of Carmel continue to rise. In October, Mayor Sue Finkam announced that City of Carmel was forming an advisory board to evaluate the City's relationships with nonprofit organizations like Christkindlmarkt. In the past, the City of Carmel had not tried to recoup all the costs it incurred by assisting with the setup and operation of Christkindlmarkt. Soon after she was elected in November 2023, Finkam sought to change the status quo. Ahead of Christkindlmarkt 2024, Finkam indicated that she aimed to help the City of Carmel recoup the $1.5 million it was projected to spend on the holiday market. Finkam also reported that the City of Carmel had spent $8.3 million on Christkindlmarkt since 2017, and she intimated that the money may be better spent elsewhere. "The city has a lot of different pressing needs, especially in this climate right now where money is tight, property taxes are higher, expenses are higher, we want to put that to police, fire and infrastructure, whenever possible without harming the market," Finkam said in October. FOX59/CBS4 first reported that Finkam was forming the advisory board on Oct. 3. A report FOX59/CBS4 published on Oct. 7 indicated three members of CCI's own board were either forced to leave or resigned. Some of CCI's board members were offered positions of Finkam's advisory board. Former CCI board member Brenda Myers told FOX59/CBS4 she declined to join the mayor's board. "We went to (a) meeting thinking we would be able to hammer out some of the issues and instead were told that we were resigned," Myers said in an interview with FOX59/CBS4. "We were offered positions on the advisory council, but I refused." Myers also told FOX59/CBS4 that, before Finkam's advisory board was formed, CCI's board was working to make the market financially independent from the City to comply with a request from the mayor. It is unclear if the City of Carmel was able to recoup the costs it incurred from last year's Christkindlmarkt as Finkam hoped. The exact role the City will play in future iterations of Christkindlmarkt is also currently unknown. As for Rosenfeld's resignation, CCI announced Tuesday that its board has begun a search to find a new President and CEO of CCI. "CCI remains committed to its mission to provide an authentic and immersive cultural experience that cultivates community pride, creates inspiring gathering spaces, and elevates the City of Carmel regionally, nationally and internationally," CCI officials wrote in their release. More information on CCI is available here. As of this article's publication, no additional information on Rosenfeld's departure had been made available. via: https://fox59.com/news/ceo-of-carmel-christkindlmarkt-resigns-as-event-continues-to-face-scrutiny-from-city/

Another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister identified, bringing total to 10

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:09 GMT

WESTFIELD, Ind. - Authorities have identified the remains of a 10th victim found on the property of a suspected Indiana serial killer who lived in Westfield. Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison announced Tuesday that investigators have identified human remains found in 1996 on Fox Hollow Farm, the former home of Herbert Baumeister. The name of the victim: Daniel Thomas Halloran. The coroner said Halloran was born in 1972, but that his death date is unknown. Daniel Halloran The identification of Halloran was possible through "advanced forensic testing" and genetic genealogy conducted by Othram, Inc. in an attempt to identify nearly 10,000 remains recovered from Baumeister's property in the 1990s. Halloran is the 10th victim to have been identified, according to Jellison. "This is a significant development in our ongoing efforts to provide answers to the families of those who went missing," Jellison said. "We are grateful for the expertise of Othram and the advances in forensic science that made this possible. The investigation into Baumeister, considered one of Indiana's most notorious serial killers, began nearly 30 years ago. Police believe he lured gay men to his Westfield home in the mid-80s through the mid-90s before killing them and disposing of their bodies in the back of his property.

Herb Baumeister It wasn't until 1996 that Baumeister was found out. Shortly after the first of the 10,000 bone fragments were found on his property and an investigation was opened, Baumeister shot himself in Canada. Despite it being over 20 years since Baumeister's death, Jellison and the County Coroner's Office are continuing the work to identify his victims. In recent years, the team has reinvigorated efforts to bring closure to victims' families and has already had success. In October of 2023, the remains of suspected Baumeister victim Allen Livingston were identified by the coroner. Livingston went missing in Indianapolis in 1993, but his family never stopped looking for answers and helped renew interest in the case. The 10,000 remains recovered from the Baumeister property are stored in the University of Indianapolis' archaeology department and are in the process of DNA testing at Indiana State Police labs. Scientists are continuing to test the recovered remains with DNA provided by the family of possible victims as well as nationwide databases. Anyone who suspects their loved ones may have been one of Baumeister's victims can contact the Hamilton County Coroner's Office at (317) 770-4415 to provide a DNA sample for testing. via: https://fox59.com/news/indynews/another-victim-of-indiana-serial-killer-herb-baumeister-identified-bringing-total-to-10/

Body camera footage shows Mooresville officer hit by car during police chase

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:23 GMT

MOORESVILLE, Ind, -- Dramatic body camera footage shows the moment a Mooresville police officer was clipped by a fleeing suspect during a car chase over the weekend. The suspect was being chased by sheriff's deputies from Morgan County as they drove north on State Road 67 around 6:47 p.m. Saturday. At the intersection of Sunset Lane, the pursuit almost turned tragic, with a Mooresville police officer just narrowly avoiding being run over. Video shows Officer Chase Pitcock preparing to pull stop sticks to catch a speeding black Dodge Challenger. The Challenger made a sudden turn onto Sunset Lane to avoid the tire deflation device. Pitcock then dove for safety and was clipped by the fleeing car, which then sped away. "It's very chilling to see that. Everybody I've showed is like, that could have been really bad," said Mooresville Police Chief Kerry Buckner. Buckner said his officer suffered a broken thumb and leg injuries, but is extremely lucky he wasn't more seriously hurt during the chase. The pursuit was also captured on dash cameras, which reached speeds of up to 130 miles per hour. "Officer Pitcock was doing everything right, sometimes just bad things happen. Luckily he was fast enough to get out of the way," said Buckner. The pursuit along State Road 67 started when the suspect was involved in an illegal street takeover and pursuit in Monroe County before being spotted and chased again in Morgan County. Police pursuits, of course, are inherently risky. In June 2023, Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith was killed while deploying stop sticks during a chase near I-70 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. "Pursuits by nature are very dangerous," said Buckner. "The longer you let them go, the more chance you have of something bad happening." In this case, the black Challenger had fake paper plates and the pursuit was terminated for safety reasons near Camby. Still, Mooresville police hope the driver can be tracked down and arrested. After the second chase ended, Morgan County Sheriff's deputies gave the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office a description of the vehicle. "Obviously we need help from the public anytime something like this happens," said Buckner. "Hopefully we can identify them so they can be held accountable for their actions." Because no arrests have been made, anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact other the Morgan County Sheriff's Office or the Mooresville Police Department at (765) 342-5544 or (317) 831-3434, respectively. via: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/body-camera-footage-shows-mooresville-officer-hit-by-car-during-police-chase/

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for portions of central Indiana

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:40 GMT

A Severe Thunderstorm watch has been issued for portions of Central Indiana until 9pm. A line of storms is pushing through Central Illinois and is continuing to push east. These storms could produce damaging winds and large hail. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Storms could start to enter the viewing area around 4 pm and will stick around through the evening hours.

via: https://fox59.com/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-portions-of-central-indiana-2/

13-year-old pleads guilty to murder with no plea deal

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:17 GMT

ANDERSON, Ind. - A 13-year-old boy pleaded guilty to murder and armed robbery with no plea deal on Tuesday, according to the Madison County Prosecutor. Joseph Henry Vannote Jr., pleaded guilty without a plea agreement to the following: Count I: Murder, a felony Count II: Felony Murder, a felony Count III: Armed Robbery, a Level 3 felony 13-year-old waived to adult court for murder, robbery in Anderson The defense is requesting Alternative Juvenile Sentencing, but the state is requesting the teen be sentenced as an adult. If charged as an adult Vannote would face 45-65 years. "I take the view that if you're old enough to know what you're doing and you intentionally take the life of another person, we're going to try you as an adult," said Andrew Hanna, Chief Deputy Prosecutor. (Getty Images) "Anytime you see juveniles associated or charged with offenses like this, it's extremely concerning and disheartening." Vannote allegedly stabbed a 61-year-old man to death near a gas station on the 900 block of West 12th St. in October 2024 in Anderson. He then reportedly stole his wallet and a few hundred dollars in cash. FOX59/CBS4 earlier reported that the teen confessed to his mother, and she turned in her son. The sentencing is set for July 1, 2025, at 10 a.m. via: https://fox59.com/news/13-year-old-pleads-guilty-to-murder-with-no-plea-deal/

2025 Corvette unveiled as pace car for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:09 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The pace car choice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 has been unveiled: the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Capable of hitting over 230 mph, the Corvette model has the highest top speed of any car ever made in America. The pace car will lead the field to the green flag for the 2025 Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The ZR1, the fastest Corvette ever, delivers 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm from a 5.5L twin-turbo V8. This is the most powerful V8 ever produced by a US auto manufacturer, according to Chevrolet. Photos of the car can be seen below:

The car is reportedly capable of going from zero to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds and can rush through a quarter-mile in 9.6 seconds at 150 mph. "Designed for speed and performance, the Corvette ZR1 is up for any challenge, and the exterior and interior of the Corvette ZR1 will be on full display as the car fulfills responsibilities on and off the track," an IMS press release read. For pace car duty, the ZR1 will be equipped with a Carbon Aero package that includes dive planes on the front bumper, underbody aero strakes and a rear wing that creates over 1,200 pounds of downforce when driven at top speed. The official pace car has Artic White exterior paint and Jet Black interior accents that "pair nicely" with the Indy 500 logos, Chevy said. Finally, carbon fiber wheels complete the car's race-ready look. IMS President Doug Boles talks pace car, ticket sales before the Indy 500 "We are once again excited to have the incredible American sports car Corvette pacing the field," IMS/ INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles said. "The race car-like performance of the Corvette ZR1 makes it the perfect car to pace the Indianapolis 500, and the distinctive sound of the Chevrolet V8 engine will echo brilliantly inside the walls of IMS." The 2025 race marks the 36th time that Chevrolet has been chosen to design the Indy 500 pace car, and the 22nd overall time since 1978 that the Corvette has been chosen - more than any other car. Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner Michael Strahan has been named the honorary pace car driver for the race. The "FOX NFL Sunday" and "Good Morning America" host will ride inside the Corvette and pace the field of 33 drivers. For more information on Strahan's duties, click here. via: https://fox59.com/news/indy-500-sports/2025-corvette-unveiled-as-pace-car-for-the-109th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500/

Docs: Anderson man sought nude images, videos from 12-year-old girl on Facebook Messenger

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:28 GMT

ANDERSON, Ind. - An Anderson man is charged with promotion of child sex trafficking and child solicitation after his interactions with a 12-year-old girl. Anderson police arrested Austin M. Roy, 25, following a months-long investigation into inappropriate interactions with a girl who was 12 years old at the time. According to court documents, the investigation began in late September 2024, when a woman reported her daughter had received inappropriate Facebook messages from Roy, who was described as a family friend. Austin Roy The juvenile told investigators that "nothing physical happened" but Roy wanted her to send "nudes and stuff" in exchange for a vape pen. The girl said she didn't send him any nude photos, although she sent him videos of her doing TikTok dances in her room. She said Roy never provided her with a vape pen or any other gifts. She said he was aware she was 12 years old. After requesting a record of the pair's interactions from Facebook, investigators reviewed their interactions. They discovered the girl had searched for Roy a few times and they had a brief conversation that wasn't criminal in nature. Roy ended up blocking her, according to court documents. A forensic analysis of their Facebook Messenger conversations performed in January showed the girl asked Roy to buy marijuana and vape products for her. Most messages that were sexual in nature were unsent by both parties. Investigators said, using context clues, it was apparent that Roy "requested photos or videos that were sexual in nature" when the girl asked for a vape pen. The girl said she wouldn't "sell her body," to which Roy replied, "If your [sic] feeling nice then it would be cool if you did that but I'll see when I can get one." The girl then had second thoughts, telling Roy she didn't want to do it because she thought of him "like an older brother." After several attempts to contact Roy, police were able to interview him in February. He said the girl acted "weird" around him and he "tried to avoid her." Still, they interacted on Facebook Messenger, he told police. He said the interactions started off innocently enough before they turned "more and more provocative." He eventually took her off his Facebook account and blocked her. According to court documents, Roy said Facebook Messenger "started sending messages that weren't from him." It got worse and the girl sent him images and videos of her twerking. He claimed his account was hacked. "Roy stated he never sent anything inappropriate or provocative to have the victim keep sending those photos and videos," according to court documents. When asked about some of the sexually explicit unsent messages, Roy said he didn't type them and claimed he didn't know anything about them. Police then told Roy they didn't believe anyone hacked his account. He said he never gave the girl a vape pen or any other gifts. He also told police he thought the girl was at least 15 years old. Roy said he didn't remember saying anything that was "extremely out of proportion" but also conceded he "could have been drunk" when messaging the girl because some of the messages happened around his birthday. He also claimed he was just "blowing smoke" or joking during the interactions, according to court documents. Roy eventually told police he "did probably cross the line a couple times" when interacting with the girl and wondered why it was "all on him" when the girl was "provoking everything." During a subsequent interview in March, the girl said Roy deleted "all the 'bad' messages" from their exchanges, including ones in which he told her he wanted to see her in person and touch her. She didn't immediately tell anyone because she didn't want him to get into trouble. She again denied sending him nude photos or videos. Roy is charged with a Level 3 felony count of promotion of child sexual trafficking and a Level 5 felony count of child solicitation. He had an initial hearing on Monday. via: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/docs-anderson-man-sought-nude-images-videos-from-12-year-old-girl-on-facebook-messenger/

SUV catches fire after being struck by lightning on I-69, fire dept. says

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:27 GMT

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. - Fire crews from Yorktown and Gaston found a flaming SUV on Interstate 69. The vehicle allegedly caught fire after being struck by lightning. According to the Yorktown Fire Department, fire crews were dispatched on Tuesday morning to mile marker 241 on I-69. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an SUV heavily on fire. SUV catches fire after being struck by lightning on I-69 (Yorktown Fire Dept) Crews were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. Authorities said the SUV was struck by lightning while driving on the interstate. via: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/suv-catches-fire-after-being-struck-by-lightning-on-i-69-fire-dept-says/

Family intends to sue after non-verbal 7-year-old boy allegedly raped on school bus multiple times

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:21 GMT

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - A law firm representing the victim and his family are speaking out after a 7-year-old boy was allegedly raped multiple times in April on a Jennings County School Corporation school bus by a 15-year-old male. A tort claim filed by the law firm alleges that Jennings County School Corporation was grossly negligent and violated the child's civil rights, and caused him permanent injuries. Wagner Reese attorney Laura Stafford released a statement that said the student was, "helplessly left unmonitored by two school employees who were on the bus and charged with caring for his safety." She claims that the school bus has video footage that shows the boy being sexually assaulted multiple times, but that no one did anything to stop it. Student allegedly raped on Jennings County special needs school bus, 1 charged (Getty) "This nightmare tragedy should never have happened. How could both the bus driver and the additional bus monitor aide not notice anything? Like all parents in the community, the boy's family believed the school would protect their young, vulnerable son," said Stafford. "The family entrusted the school to protect their son by monitoring activity on the bus. The school system breached this trust and clearly failed in its responsibility." The victim's family is hoping that tragedy like this will be prevented in the future, and that schools will be held accountable for the safety and protection of students, particularly disabled children. The North Vernon Police Department previously confirmed that the 15-year-old suspect is being held in a juvenile detention center. He has reportedly been charged with one count of rape. This is an active investigation. Information will be updated as it becomes available. via: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/family-intends-to-sue-after-non-verbal-7-year-old-boy-allegedly-raped-on-school-bus-multiple-times/

Docs: Greencastle man charged after threatening law enforcement, judges on social media

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:37 GMT

GREENCASTLE, Ind. -- A Greencastle man allegedly threatened Putnam County government officials, including judges and officials with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, on social media. According to court documents filed earlier this month, 40-year-old Joushua Breedlove was charged with five counts of intimidation. One of the counts was a Level 5 felony, since it was centered on a judge, and the other four were Level 6 felonies. Earlier this month, deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office began investigating threats reportedly made by Breedlove against specific government officials on social media. The documents said that Breedlove was previously known for posting social media comments about the sheriff's office, however, officials said the comments had recently turned to threats of harm against officials. Delphi Murders trial exhibits released including prison phone calls and search warrant photos "In the past, his posts appeared only critical of the government, likely expressing his First Amendment rights," the documents said. "Recently, his posts have escalated by targeting specific individuals and making threats of violence." In the court documents, the office cited multiple social media posts and comments that Breedlove allegedly made. In one case, Breedlove commented on a Putnam County Sheriff's Office Facebook post that he had not "met a single cop in Putnam County that hasn't warranted me beating their f------ a-- under the ground." Other posts and comments centered around specific individuals. The court documents said that Breedlove threatened to "end" a local judge's "career and life." He also threatened to "nuke" other officials "until (their) families feel it." According to the court documents, Breedlove's bond was set at $25,000 cash only. Breedlove's pretrial conference is scheduled for June 26. via: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/docs-greencastle-charged-after-threatening-law-enforcement-judges-on-social-media/

INDOT: Crash closes IN-67 in Delaware County

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:01 GMT

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. -- A crash in Delaware County on Tuesday morning has closed all the lanes on IN-67, according to officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation At around 8:44 a.m. on Tuesday, INDOT said that all lanes of IN-67, both eastbound and westbound, are closed at County Road 700 West because of an accident. 1 adult, 3 juveniles injured in Boone County crash Officials with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office said that the Indiana State Police will be the lead agency for the investigation into the crash. However, multiple units with the Indiana State Police and the Delaware County Sheriff's Office are on scene. There have been no confirmed injuries/fatalities as of this story's publication. This story will be updated ad more information becomes available. via: https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indot-crash-closes-in-67-in-delaware-county/

Pacers look to close out Bucks in Game 5 'Gold Out'

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:04 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Pacers have a chance to close out their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Tip time is set for 6 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game airs locally on FanDuel Sports Network, with Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner on the call. Jeremiah Johnson will provide reports from courtside. Game 5 will be a "Gold Out," with all fans in attendance receiving a gold t-shirt emblazoned with "Yes 'Cers," the team's main slogan for the 2024-2025 season. The team will wear its City Edition uniforms. Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reacts to a teammate's 3-point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) The Blue and Gold hold a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Pacers are coming off a dominant 129-103 road win in Game 4 in which eight players notched double digits. Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points, five rebounds and four blocks. Tyrese Haliburton nearly pulled off a triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds. The Pacers star has recorded four straight double-doubles to start the playoffs. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 28 points. He struggled in the first half, scoring just eight points while going 3 for 10 from the field. While he scored 18 points in the third quarter, the Pacers held him under 30 points for the first time in the series. The Bucks will be without All-Star Damian Lillard, who suffered a non-contact injury in the first quarter of Game 4. An MRI revealed he tore his left Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the playoffs. He'll need surgery. Lillard missed Game 1 of the series but returned for Game 2 after recovering from a blood clot in his right leg. The injury forced him to sit out the team's final 14 regular-season games. The Pacers' injury report lists Aaron Nesmith as probable with a lower back bruise and Bennedict Mathurin as questionable with an abdominal contusion. Mathurin missed Game 5. If the Pacers win the series, they'll take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference and swept Miami in the first round. A loss would set up another elimination game at Milwaukee on Friday. Game 7, if necessary, would be played on Sunday. The New York Knicks (vs. Detroit) and Boston Celtics (vs. Orlando) also have the chance to close out their playoff series on Tuesday night. via: https://fox59.com/sports/pacers/pacers-look-to-close-out-bucks-in-game-5-gold-out/

Strong storms in play, as pattern turns unsettled

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:43 GMT

Spotty showers (isolated storm possible) will move across the state this morning, as temperatures remain quite warm out-the-door, along with higher humidity. It is a sticky start... A greater threat for stronger, healthier storms is expected this afternoon with some added heat and an approaching cold front. The highest threat for severe weather will fall mainly south and east of downtown Indianapolis between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The main threat remains strong, damaging gusts and some larger hail.

Storms end early evening from west to east, as cooler, drier air punches in tonight. Lows overnight will drop into the lower 50s with patchy fog expected in spots.

Wednesday will bring some early sunshine with increasing clouds by the afternoon and eventually a return to spotty showers. Additional rain and storm chances will exist through early Saturday, followed by a cool-down.

via: https://fox59.com/weather/strong-storms-in-play-today-as-pattern-turns-more-unsettled/

Text scammers made more money than ever in 2024

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:01 GMT

WXIN/WTTV -- If it seems like scam texts have simply become part of daily life, there could be good reason for that: crooks are making a lot of money off them. Just last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission, text scammers took a record $470 million from their victims. That's more than five times the $86 million they made in 2020. And as the dollar losses have gone up, the number of scam reports has gone down, suggesting that crooks are getting better at getting money from their victims. Most of the successful scams going around fall into five categories. They include package delivery scams, fake job offer scams, fake fraud alert scams, toll road scams and wrong number scams. Wrong number scams usually involve a scammer pretending to text the wrong number. When you reply to tell them they've reached the wrong number, they'll try to strike up a conversation that could eventually lead to you giving away more information than you should. As all this is happening, the FTC recently found that when people get a text, even from an unknown number, they open it 98% of the time. That won't necessarily get you in trouble if you don't click any links or call any numbers contained in the text--but 98% is still pretty good odds for the scammers. Here are some tips from the FTC on how to help stop text scams: Forward messages to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages. Report it on either the Apple iMessages app or Google Messages app. Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. How can you avoid text scams? Never click on links or respond to unexpected texts. If you think it might be legit, contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Don't use the information in the text message. Filter unwanted texts before they reach you. There are a few ways to block them. To learn more about how to spot and avoid scams - and how to recover money if you've paid a scammer - visit ftc.gov/scams. Learn more about text scams at ftc.gov/textscams. via: https://fox59.com/news/text-scammers-made-more-money-than-ever-in-2024/

Fishers Police Department: Public nuisance order led to 30% drop in excessive 911 calls

Posted by allinclusiveradiollc — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:47 GMT

FISHERS, Ind. - The Fishers Police Department has reported a 30% reduction in excessive 911 calls from businesses in the past year and a half. Police attribute the decline to their enforcement of a public safety nuisance order. Back in 2023, leaders with the City of Fishers said police resources were unnecessarily strained by businesses, particularly hotels and large retailers, calling 911 too frequently. So, they cracked down with an ordinance that could impose $250 fines after 15 or more calls, saying they were concerned that police or fire responses to urgent needs could be slowed down by avoidable calls. "In particular, one hotel had a 911 button on their phones that their housekeeping was actually hitting when they went to pick up a handset to clean it," said Major Mike Janes with Fishers PD. "Through working with the hotel, they ended up replacing all of the phones with just a different style of phone, and we went to almost no hang up 911 calls at that particular hotel." Janes said the ordinance has had an overwhelmingly successful impact. By sitting down with business owners, police have been able to solve the underlying issues that were leading to excessive 911 calls. "One of our local apartment complexes had a 911 phone built into the wall that was basically a button and a speaker phone. What we found is that as kids or teens were walking by, they were pressing the button and not even sticking around, which made it so that we had to go out there. We worked with them and they were able to put a specialized cover over it that still allows access to it but takes an extra step. And just by doing that, we dropped the amount of times that our officers had to respond out there." Under the ordinance, after seven complaints, a business will receive a warning notification. After 10 complaints, the business is required to meet with the public safety team and enter a remediation agreement within a month. Failure to comply will lead to a fine for each violation after the 15th complaint and a "chronic violator" designation for six months. Fishers police indicated that businesses have been cooperative. The department has earned back roughly 321 hours to be more proactive in the community, and one hotel dropped from 26 calls to zero. "Some of our most egregious offender businesses have dropped significantly in the calls for service because they've done things like make sure their alarm system is working properly so we're not getting repeated false alarms nearly every single night," Janes said. Since the ordinance took effect, the city has met with 33 businesses. But officials were able to create plans with each business and avoid issuing even a single fine. "What we've found in this relationship is our members are able to come to us with their problems, and it's a win for us, it's a win for the city that we can help solve that problem for them," said OneZone Chamber President and CEO Jack Russell. Russell added that seeing the results of the ordinance has also been positive on the business side. "Who would've thought that an ordinance like this would have really, really opened communication for the entire city and our businesses?" Russell said. via: https://fox59.com/news/fishers-police-department-public-nuisance-order-led-to-30-drop-in-excessive-911-calls/