FRANKLIN, Ind. — A Florida man is getting prison time for using fake driver’s licenses to withdraw thousands of dollars from Indiana banks. Joseph Ferrigno, 50, of New Port, Florida, was convicted of two counts of fraud in Johnson County and sentenced to six years in prison. According to court records, in November 2024, Ferrigno […]
FRANKLIN, Ind. — A man was convicted of Aiding in Dealing in Meth on Wednesday, according to the Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors say 47-year-old Joseph Hooker helped give methamphetamine to a confidential informant at a truck stop in Johnson County. “We have repeatedly warned drug dealers to stay out of Johnson County. Many listen. […]
FRANKLIN, Ind. — An Indianapolis man has been sentenced to one year in prison for threatening students at Center Grove Schools earlier this year. Adrian Abundio-Valente, 19, pleaded guilty to a charge of intimidation, which is a Level 6 felony. The Johnson County Prosecutor’s Office said Abundio-Valente made a threat against Center Grove students who […]
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The city of Greenwood is considering implementing a wheel and vehicle excise tax. Cars registered in Greenwood would have to pay $25 annually. Those who own a bus, semi, or RV would have to pay $40 a year. The city said they plan to use the revenue for road repair projects, as […]
GREENWOOD, Ind. — A 16-year-old from Marion County is in custody in Johnson County after a shooting Friday night at the Our Lady of Greenwood Parish Festival. A 15-year-old was wounded in the foot by a bullet that ricocheted off the pavement of the street near the South Meridian Street church parking lot. ”There was […]