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Plainfield, IN — A high speed pursuit that began at the Kohl’s in Plainfield ended Wednesday evening in Indianapolis, just east of the intersection of US 40 and Research Way, after officers deployed a grappler to stop the suspect vehicle. Store employees reportedly observed females placing merchandise inside their purses, prompting the shoplifting report. When officers arrived, the suspects reportedly fled, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, speeds reportedly exceeded 70 mph. The suspect vehicle was also reported to be traveling on the wrong side of the road at one point.  The pursuit came to an end in Indianapolis when officers deployed a grappler just east of US 40 and Research Way, bringing the suspect vehicle to a stop. A grappler is a vehicle immobilization device that deploys a tether designed to wrap around a fleeing vehicle’s rear wheel or axle. The device helps officers bring a vehicle to a stop by interfering with its ability to continue moving, providing an alterna...

  Plainfield, IN — Fire crews responded to a warehouse fire at Lakeside Book Company, located at 700 Airtech Parkway, early Tuesday morning after an initial report of a trash fire escalated into a working structure fire. The incident was upgraded at approximately 5:51 a.m. after firefighters discovered the fire had extended into the warehouse. The situation raised concerns about possible entrapment, as two employees were initially unaccounted for. Crews worked to search the building and determine whether anyone remained inside. Ladder 123 personnel conducted a secondary search and confirmed that no one else was inside the warehouse. No injuries were reported at the time of the update. Fire crews from Plainfield, Avon and Decatur Township responded to assist with the incident.

  Plainfield, IN — Fire crews from Plainfield, Avon and Decatur Township were dispatched to the Homewood Suites hotel on Perry Road at 7:42 p.m. Friday evening for a reported working building fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a fire inside a wall near the hotel's laundry area. Heavy smoke was observed on multiple floors of the hotel as firefighters worked to address the situation. Hotel staff assisted with evacuating guests from the building to ensure everyone could safely get outside. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire and the extent of any damage to the hotel have not been confirmed.

  BROWNSBURG, IN — A 42 year old Indianapolis woman was arrested Wednesday evening after a traffic stop in Brownsburg led police to discover cocaine, counterfeit oxycodone pills that field tested positive for fentanyl, marijuana and a handgun. According to Brownsburg Police, officers stopped a vehicle around 8:05 p.m. on October 14, 2026. Police say officers smelled marijuana and observed the driver attempting to conceal a handgun. A subsequent search reportedly uncovered approximately 34 grams of cocaine, around 130 counterfeit oxycodone pills that field tested positive for fentanyl, marijuana, a handgun the driver was not legally permitted to possess, and items associated with drug dealing. The driver was identified as Carolyn Denise McDade, 42, of Indianapolis. She was booked into the Hendricks County Jail and is facing multiple preliminary charges in connection with the traffic stop. Her bond was set at $25,000 cash, according to jail records. Previous Drug Conviction Court re...

  Danville, IN — A burglary call in Danville Friday afternoon led to a foot chase and the arrest of a 37 year old man who is now facing multiple charges. Just after 1:30 p.m. Friday, Danville Police were dispatched to a residence on Sycamore Lane near Ellis Park for a report of a burglary in progress. The caller had arrived home to find the door open and reported hearing noises coming from inside the residence. When officers arrived, they reported finding broken windows at the home. Officers then reported seeing someone run from the residence, leading to a foot chase toward the park. A Hendricks County Sheriff's Office K9 was later requested to assist officers. The suspect was eventually taken into custody and identified as 37 year old Jordan Niell Houk . Houk was booked into the Hendricks County Jail Friday and is currently being held without bond . He is facing charges of burglary, battery by bodily waste upon a public safety officer, strangulation, residential entry and resisti...

  Plainfield, IN — Plainfield Fire crews were dispatched to the Hardee’s restaurant Saturday night around 9:30 p.m. for a report of a building fire. When crews arrived, firefighters discovered smoke coming from the roof of the restaurant. The incident was shortly upgraded to a working fire as crews began working to locate the source. Firefighters determined the fire had started inside the restaurant at a charbroiler. The fire then worked its way into the restaurant’s ventilation system, sending smoke into the roof area. Crews quickly worked to contain the fire and were able to have it under control in less than 10 minutes. Firefighters remained on scene to check the ventilation system and make sure the fire was fully extinguished.

  Avon, IN — A vehicle accident reported just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, sent a vehicle off the roadway and into the Fazoli’s sign just west of US-36 and Dan Jones Road in Avon. The crash caused a temporary shutdown of US-36 eastbound as emergency crews responded to the scene. Westbound traffic was also reduced to one lane, causing traffic delays in the area. Several medics were dispatched to the scene. It is currently unclear how many people were injured or the extent of any injuries.

  Pittsboro, IN — Jason Allan Bourne, 53, was arrested in Pittsboro following an arrest warrant and is facing eight felony charges, according to court records. Bourne is facing four counts of Child Exploitation, a Level 5 felony , and four counts of Voyeurism, a Level 6 felony . The alleged offense dates listed in the case are April 8, 2025, May 9, 2025, and February 16, 2026. The case was filed in Hendricks Superior Court 4 on September 17 , with probable cause found and an arrest warrant issued. No-contact orders are also associated with the case. Bourne was booked into the Hendricks County Jail , where he is being held on a $3,500 bond . The four Child Exploitation charges involve offense dates of April 8, 2025, May 9, 2025, May 9, 2025, and February 16, 2026. The four Voyeurism charges carry those same listed offense dates.

  Brownsburg, IN — Two women are facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop by Brownsburg Police led to the discovery of hundreds of pills, narcotics and drug paraphernalia. According to the Brownsburg Police Department, Officer Donna Davenport conducted a traffic stop and requested assistance from K9 Officer Megan Clonce and her K9 partner, Max. After Max alerted on the vehicle, officers reportedly located 18 different prescriptions that did not belong to the suspects, totaling 533 pills. Officers also reportedly found two liquid narcotics, methamphetamine, crack/cocaine, marijuana, nine syringes, four marijuana pipes, three methamphetamine pipes, two crack pipes, two THC vape cartridges and five THC gummies. The two women, identified in newly filed Hendricks County cases as Tammy L. Eversole and Kimberly Jo Collins , are facing charges including possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, a legend drug, a controlled substance, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Eversole Was Al...

  Avon, IN — Former Avon choir and theater teacher Kayvon H. Emtiaz was sentenced today to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an investigation involving underage girls and Snapchat accounts. Emtiaz, 30, pleaded guilty to vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation and possession of child pornography. The court sentenced him to a total of six years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with the sentences ordered to run consecutively. The investigation began in September 2024 after authorities received a cyber tip involving a Snapchat account that was allegedly downloading CP. Investigators obtained search warrants for two Snapchat accounts connected to Emtiaz. According to court records, investigators found videos that appeared to have been recorded inside a school music classroom. Messages associated with the accounts also showed communications involving several 13 year old girls. Emtiaz was interviewed by inv...

  Brownsburg, IN — A 46-year-old Indianapolis man was arrested early Saturday morning after Hendricks County Sheriff's Deputies pursued him and he later fled from his vehicle. The pursuit began around 4:30 a.m. near 56th Street and County Road 1000 East in Brownsburg. During the incident, the suspect eventually fled from his vehicle near Ronald Reagan Parkway and Lacy Knot Drive. The suspect was briefly able to hide from law enforcement, but officers from multiple jurisdictions established a perimeter around the area and began searching for him. He was eventually located and taken into custody. Thomas Luckner, 46, was booked into the Hendricks County Jail following the incident. According to jail records, he is facing charges of resisting law enforcement, reckless driving, and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license. The arrest marks the third time since 2022 that Luckner has been arrested for operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a driver's licen...

  Avon, IN — A 40 year old Avon man was arrested Tuesday by the Hendricks County Sheriff's Department after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with a case involving six felony charges. Richard Kimble Skelton Jr. is facing one Level 1 felony count of child molesting, four Level 5 felony counts of child exploitation and one Level 6 felony count of voyeurism. According to booking records, the alleged offenses occurred between November 2023 and May 2024. Court records show the State of Indiana filed the criminal case, an information and a redacted probable cause affidavit on September 15. Two no contact orders were also issued. The court subsequently ordered an arrest warrant to be issued for Skelton with no bond. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department was notified of the warrant and the no contact orders, and the court docket shows the warrant was later served. Skelton was booked into the Hendricks County Jail on September 15. The case remains pending in Hendricks...

  Brownsburg, IN — Brownsburg Community Schools has reached a $900,000 settlement with former superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp, bringing an end to a yearslong legal dispute following his abrupt retirement from the district in 2024. Snapp retired from Brownsburg Community School Corporation in 2024 after serving as superintendent. Following his retirement, the Brownsburg school board raised concerns about the handling of district funds and made a claim with the Indiana State Board of Accounts alleging that Snapp had misappropriated funds. An investigation followed, but authorities did not find evidence that Snapp had committed fraud or misappropriated public funds. The dispute eventually turned into a legal battle between Snapp and the school district. Snapp sued the district, alleging that Brownsburg Community Schools had breached his retirement agreement and defamed him. The case remained ongoing for nearly three years before both sides reached an agreement to resolve the matter. Und...

  Hendricks County, IN — Ryan McLaughlin has been sentenced to 184½ years in the Indiana Department of Correction after being found guilty by a Hendricks County jury of repeatedly molesting a five year old child. McLaughlin was arrested on April 11, 2024 , after a probable cause finding resulted in an arrest warrant being issued. The case went to trial in August 2026, with the jury trial beginning on August 10 and continuing through August 12. On August 12, 2026 , the jury found McLaughlin guilty of three Level 1 felony counts of Child Molesting, a Level 4 felony count of Child Molesting, a Level 6 felony count of Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors and a Level 6 felony count of Failure to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender. The jury also found McLaughlin to be a Repeat Sex Offender and Habitual Offender . Following the verdicts, he was remanded to the custody of the Hendricks County Sheriff with no bond while awaiting sentencing. Evidence presented during the tri...

  Clayton, IN — Fire crews from Plainfield, Brownsburg, and Decatur Township were dispatched Saturday afternoon at 3:55pm to the I-70 overpass at IN-39 in Clayton following reports of a tanker truck that had tipped over onto its side. Emergency crews were also dispatched to the scene for a large spill involving the tanker. The extent of any injuries is currently unknown.

  Indianapolis, IN — Wayne Township Fire and IMPD were dispatched to Range USA at 120 Country Club Road just after noon today for a report of a person shot. An employee was reportedly suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand and was reported to be awake and breathing after firefighters arrived. The incident appears to have been accidental at this time.

  Hendricks County, IN — A Hendricks County man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Level 4 felony child molesting. Douglas Robert Russo was arrested in 2024 and originally faced three counts of child molesting. The charges included one Level 1 felony and two Level 4 felonies. The case was filed in Hendricks Superior Court 4 in November 2024. Russo appeared for his initial hearing several days later, where his bond was set at $40,000 cash and a no contact order was issued. The case continued through the court system for more than a year, with the scheduled jury trial being moved several times. A jury trial was eventually set for July 21, 2026. On July 17, a plea agreement was filed and the jury trial was canceled. Russo pleaded guilty on July 20 to two Level 4 felony counts of child molesting. The court established a factual basis for both counts and scheduled sentencing for August 31. Russo appeared in Hendricks Superior Court on August...

Avon, IN — Mo’ Bettahs held its “Avon Friends & ‘Ohana” event today as the new restaurant welcomed guests to its Avon location for a soft opening. Guests attending the event were able to get an early look at the new restaurant and try its food for free. The event gave people in the area a chance to experience Mo’ Bettahs before its regular operations get underway. Located at 8894 E US 36 in Avon , near Costco, Mo’ Bettahs brings Hawaiian-style food to Hendricks County . The restaurant is known for Hawaiian-inspired meals and flavors, giving local diners a chance to try something different from the usual options found around the area. The “Avon Friends & ‘Ohana” event was held as part of the restaurant’s soft opening, with free food offered to guests throughout the event. If you missed the opportunity to attend today, there will be another chance to stop by and try the food for free. Mo’ Bettahs will be offering free food again tomorrow from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM . The restaurant...

  Hendricks County, IN — A 55 year old man wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with an escape case has been arrested in Hendricks County. Max Austin was booked by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office and is currently being held in the Hendricks County Jail on a U.S. Marshal hold . Austin had been wanted in connection with an escape case out of Clarksburg, West Virginia , since October 15, 2024 . He was last seen in Saginaw, Michigan , according to information released by the U.S. Marshals Service. Following his arrest in Hendricks County, Austin was booked on eight felony charges , including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and possession of methamphetamine. Other charges include theft, unlawful carrying of a handgun, identity deception and additional drug related offenses. Austin remains in the Hendricks County Jail while being held for the U.S. Marshals Service.

Indianapolis, IN — Panic erupted among spectators near the end of the Decatur Central High School vs. Avon High School football game Friday night as a large law enforcement presence responded to the stadium following reports of a possible weapon. Initial reports indicated that someone may have had a firearm, prompting a significant police response at the game. MSD Decatur Township later clarified that no weapon was found and no shots were fired. According to the school district, the incident involved an isolated medical emergency involving a spectator. Reports of a possible weapon circulated during the response, but police responded immediately to the situation. No injuries beyond the isolated medical emergency have been reported. The incident remains under investigation. MSD Decatur Township expressed appreciation for the assistance of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and Decatur Township School Police during the response.

  Avon, IN — An 18 year old high school student in Avon was arrested after a knife was reportedly found at a school facility in Avon yesterday. Success Mark Williams, who participates in the OASIS program, was arrested following the incident. According to Avon Community School Corporation, OASIS is a specialized program for students with significant behavioral disabilities that allows students to receive services within their home school district. The district previously described OASIS as a self contained special education program designed to provide opportunities for students who benefit from smaller class sizes and more focused attention from educators. Williams is facing charges of Battery With a Deadly Weapon and Possession of a Knife on School Property. According to jail records, Williams is being held in the Hendricks County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. The reported incident occurred at the school facility where the OASIS program is located. Additional information about the ...

  Indianapolis, IN — A 15 year old was reportedly run off the road while riding a mini bike at Bridgeport and Stonewall Drive just after 8:30 p.m. Monday evening. EMS and Fire were dispatched to the scene following the incident. Once crews arrived, police were requested to respond emergent due to arguing at the scene. According to witnesses, the driver of the vehicle attempted to run the 15 year old off the road. The vehicle then made contact with the rider, knocking him off the mini bike. The 15 year old was reported to have only minor injuries. Police responded to the scene following the request from emergency crews. It is currently unknown if any arrests were made in connection with the incident.

  Plainfield, IN — The Town of Plainfield is collecting donations for communities across Indiana that have been impacted by the recent flooding. Donations will be accepted Monday, August 17 through Wednesday, August 19 at the Plainfield Civic Center. The town is asking for several items that can help individuals and families dealing with the effects of the flooding, including diapers, wipes, hygiene products, new towels, cleaning supplies, heavy duty trash bags, rubber gloves, nonperishable food and individually packaged snacks. Donations collected during the drive will be distributed to organizations and communities working directly with people affected by the flooding. Residents who are able to donate are encouraged to consider picking up an extra item or two while shopping and dropping them off at the Civic Center. The Plainfield Civic Center is located at 206 W. Main Street.

  Avon, IN — Avon Police are investigating a road rage shooting that occurred this evening in the area of Ronald Reagan Parkway and County Road 100 South. According to Avon Police Public Information Officer Steven Barton, the occupant of one vehicle discharged a firearm at another involved vehicle during the incident. The initial call came in around 7:30 p.m. A caller reported being shot at by someone driving a black Toyota Camry with no license plates. The vehicle was reported fleeing toward US 40. Plainfield Police later located and stopped the suspect vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody. Avon detectives and officers are continuing to investigate the incident. No additional information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting has been released at this time.