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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — Much back and forth about evidence in the Delphi murder suspect’s case happened during an hourslong hearing that ended late Monday afternoon. Richard Allen, 51, of Delphi, was arrested on Oct. 28, 2022, for the February 2017 murders of 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German near the Monon […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. — You may remember hearing about a woman and three children who were found dead in Jefferson County last December. Now, State Police think they know what happened. Officers found the four at a burning home on East Telegraph Hill Road on December 12th. Unfortunately, all four were pronounced dead at the […]
UPDATE 2: The Indiana DNR posted an update Sunday night, explaining that officers had found the body of Carson Hughes in “six feet of water” at Versailles Lake. At this time, it is not clear what happened. — UPDATE 1: As of Saturday evening, the Indiana DNR had still not found Carson Hughes. The organization said […]
STATEWIDE–The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is accepting damage reports for the severe storms that hit Randolph and Jefferson County on Thursday March 14. If you live in Randolph or Jefferson County and are a victim of storm damage, you are asked to dial Indiana 211 to report it or go to the Indiana […]
WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Ind. — You may remember hearing about an approved plan to merge Wayne Township’s fire department and emergency services with those in Indianapolis. Well, part of that plan will be realized this weekend. The Township’s Emergency Medical Services Division will officially join Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) Sunday morning. So, if you live […]
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — An inmate at the Marion County Jail died Thursday after refusing to cooperate with a contraband search. It was around 9:30 Thursday morning when Marion County Jail staff began their search for contraband after receiving information that there may be something illegal in the cell block. When deputies approached Magic Dumes, […]
CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — The defense team for Delphi murders suspect Richard Allen have called for a third Franks hearing on grounds that police have intentionally sabotaged parts of the case with false information and have withheld crucial information. In a motion filed Thursday, attorneys Andrew Baldwin and Brad Rozzi request the third Franks hearing […]
MARION COUNTY, Ind. — If you’re a criminal, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know they’re coming to get you. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Spring Break Safer Parks.” It’s a two-week sweep of parks in all nine townships in Marion County and the greater Indianapolis area. The police are […]
UPDATE: Anderson Police announced Thursday that Patrick Brown has been found. They are still searching for Brandon Young. — ANDERSON, Ind. — Anderson Police are searching for two people who might have been involved in a shooting earlier this month, and they need your help. Officers found 36-year-old Justin Fahenstock at an apartment on West […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Metro Police are investigating after officers found a body in the back yard of an abandoned home Wednesday morning. Officers found the body at a home on Medford Avenue. While they have identified it as that of a male, they have not clarified if the male was a minor or an adult. […]