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 Avon, IN — A suspect was taken into custody following a hit-and-run crash reported just after noon Wednesday at the intersection of US-36 and South County Road 300 East. According to authorities, Danville Police were dispatched to the area for a reported hit-and-run accident. While officers were en route, the reporting party was able to follow the suspect vehicle after the crash and continued to provide information on its whereabouts. The suspect vehicle was ultimately tracked to the Avon Kroger parking lot, where officers arrived shortly after. Danville officers, with assistance from the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, took the suspect into custody at the scene. Although the incident concluded in Avon, the arrest was carried out by Danville officers with support from county deputies. No information has been released regarding possible injuries, the identity of the suspect, or any potential charges. The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be r...

  Brownsburg, IN — Emergency crews responded to a serious pedestrian crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and County Road 700 N. According to dispatch information, Brownsburg Police Department and local fire crews were sent to the scene at approximately 4:11 PM after reports of a pedestrian being struck. Details remain limited, but early reports indicate a woman may have suffered serious head injuries. Her condition has not been officially confirmed at this time. Authorities, including the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office , are still on scene actively investigating the incident. Traffic in the area may be impacted as crews continue their work. This is a developing situation, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available. Photo Credit: Paulo Martin

  Brownsburg, IN — A house fire broke out Monday afternoon on Green Street between Tilden Drive and Prairie Parkway, prompting a multi-department emergency response. The incident was reported at approximately 4:21 p.m., drawing crews from the Brownsburg Fire Department, Avon Fire Department, and Pittsboro Fire Department. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. Authorities temporarily shut down Green Street in both directions as emergency personnel operated on scene. The closure caused brief traffic disruptions in the area while crews managed the situation. At this time, there has been no official word on injuries or the cause of the fire. An investigation is expected to follow.

  Plainfield, IN — Several hundred people gathered along Main Street in downtown Plainfield on Saturday, March 28, for a “No Kings” protest. The demonstration took place throughout the afternoon, drawing a mix of community members holding signs and engaging in conversations along the Main Street corridor. Among those present were a number of Democratic political candidates, who interacted with participants during the event. The protest remained largely peaceful, with no significant incidents reported among the crowd. At times, however, individuals driving trucks passed through the area and intentionally emitted large amounts of exhaust—commonly referred to as “rolling coal”—toward protesters, prompting visible reactions. Police presence was minimal, with officers monitoring the situation from a distance. No major law enforcement actions were observed. The gathering reflected a range of viewpoints within the community, as both participants and critics expressed their perspectiv...

  Avon, IN — Construction is now underway on a new roundabout at Raceway Road and 10th Street, bringing a major traffic change to one of the town’s busiest intersections. The intersection is now fully closed to through traffic, with the closure expected to last through July 26 , weather permitting. The work is part of Avon’s ongoing effort to improve traffic flow and safety as the town continues to grow. Roundabouts have increasingly been used in the area as a way to handle higher traffic volumes and reduce delays at intersections. Drivers should expect detours and plan for extra travel time while construction is underway. With the intersection completely shut down, there is no direct way through during this phase of the project. While the closure may be frustrating in the short term, the finished roundabout is expected to improve traffic movement and safety once completed.

Avon, IN — Police and emergency crews responded to a fatal work-related accident Tuesday afternoon at a tire shop along E US 36. According to Avon Police, officers and Avon Fire units were dispatched around 2:51 PM to Best-One of Indy. The incident involved a workplace accident at the business. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. Authorities confirmed that family notifications have been completed. Officers and investigators remained on scene following the incident, and the case is currently under investigation. No additional details about the circumstances of the accident have been released at this time.  Update (March 25th) A GoFundMe has been created to support the family of Jimmie Reid Jr., known as “Junior.” The fundraiser is intended to assist his family during this time and has been shared publicly for those wishing to help. 

Hendricks County, IN — Mahdi Hosseini, a 22-year-old man from Canada, has been sentenced to 46 years in prison after targeting a 13-year-old girl in Hendricks County. According to investigators, Hosseini first contacted the victim through the social media platform Discord, where he developed a relationship with her over time. Authorities say he later traveled from Canada to Indiana and falsely identified himself to the girl’s family before carrying out the abuse in Avon. Detectives gathered extensive evidence during the investigation, including digital communications, materials recovered from a hotel room, and statements confirming multiple incidents. The case was investigated by the Avon Police Department, Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department, and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Officials also worked closely with Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center, which provided support to the victim throughout the case. Prosecutors stated that Hosseini deliberately targeted a minor, gained...

Danville, IN — A Danville Police Department Merit Board official has been arrested following a Friday afternoon crash in town. Authorities say the crash occurred around 5:18 p.m. near East Main Street and Stratford Avenue and involved two vehicles. The incident was first reported on our scanner page, Hendricks County Scanner Alerts , around 6:00 p.m., prompting attention to the scene. Due to the involvement of a member of the Danville Police Department’s Merit Board, the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department conducted the investigation. Dennis Wynn, 55, who serves as vice president of the Merit Board, was taken into custody and booked into the Hendricks County Jail. He is facing preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, as well as operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .15 or higher. The case remains under investigation, and all charges are preliminary at this time.

Danville, IN — Footage from a house fire reported earlier today along IN-39 is providing a closer look at the scene from both inside and outside the home. The video, submitted by viewer Gage Jones , shows conditions from inside the residence before he safely exited and continued recording as emergency crews arrived. The footage captures the intensity of the situation as it unfolded, with fire crews responding to the scene along the busy roadway. 

 Avon, IN — Fire crews from multiple departments responded early Wednesday morning to a reported building fire at Emmy’s Pancake House. The call came in at approximately 1:11 a.m., prompting a response from Avon, Wayne Township, and Plainfield fire departments after reports of smoke coming from the roof of the strip mall. Upon arrival, crews found that the building’s sprinkler system had already activated, helping to suppress the fire. Firefighters worked quickly to address remaining flames on the roof and bring the situation under control. At this time, the extent of the damage remains unknown. Officials say an adjoining building may have also been affected. No injuries have been reported.

  Brownsburg, IN — Brownsburg Police were called to Big O Tires on Commerce Drive Tuesday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. for a reported theft in progress. According to employees at the business, an individual took multiple tires from a delivery truck and loaded them into a late 1990s pickup truck before leaving the area. The suspect vehicle was last seen heading eastbound on Interstate 74. Employees were able to capture photos of the suspect during the incident, which may assist investigators. Brownsburg Police responded to the scene and are actively investigating. No additional information has been released at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brownsburg Police Department. Update: Brownsburg Police has located the suspect and the tires have been returned. 

 Lizton, IN — Several accidents were reported earlier today along State Route 39 between Lizton and New Brunswick as winter weather created dangerous driving conditions. Snow combined with strong winds led to near whiteout conditions in the area, with visibility dropping to almost zero at times. The rapidly changing conditions contributed to multiple crashes along the stretch of highway. Authorities confirmed at least two separate incidents involving semi trucks. One crash involved a head-on collision between a semi and a passenger vehicle. In another instance, a semi was reported jackknifed along the roadway. Photo Credit: Chris York

  Avon, IN — Community leaders, local officials, and members of the media had the opportunity to experience firsthand what firefighters face during emergencies during Fire Ops 101 , an event hosted by the Hendricks County Professional Firefighters Local 4406 in partnership with the Avon Fire Department . The event provided a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at firefighting operations and the demanding training firefighters go through to protect the community. Participants rotated through several stations designed to demonstrate the tools, equipment, and teamwork required during emergency responses. One of the most memorable parts of the event was a live fire demonstration inside a training burn building . Participants were able to put on full firefighter gear, enter the building with firefighters, and use a hose line to help extinguish a controlled fire. The experience allowed attendees to feel the heat, weight of the equipment, and coordination required while working insid...

  Plainfield, IN — Fire crews responded to a reported fire at the My Place Hotel on Gateway Drive Thursday evening around 9:30 p.m., prompting an evacuation of the building. Plainfield and Decatur Township firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the third floor as occupants evacuated the hotel. Crews quickly located the source of the fire and worked to contain it. The cause of the fire was determined to be a cooktop stove that caught fire inside a third-floor room. The fire was contained to that single room and did not spread to other areas of the building. One person was transported to a local hospital. Their condition has not been released.

Plainfield, In. —  A new community park in the Hobbs Station development is bringing recreation, history, and public art together in one place. Swarn Park recently welcomed visitors with the installation of several sculptures created by Indianapolis artist and former Major League Baseball player Micah Johnson . The sculptures feature Johnson’s well-known character Aku, which represents imagination, perseverance, and dreaming big. The centerpiece of the installation is a large Aku sculpture that rises roughly 25 feet into the air. Several additional Aku statues, each between about 6 and 9 feet tall, are placed throughout the park so visitors can encounter them as they explore the space. Located within the Hobbs Station development, the park is part of the area’s continued growth as new residential, commercial, and industrial projects take shape. Town leaders say the addition of the park helps create a welcoming gathering space while also adding a creative element to the district....

  Avon, IN — Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday afternoon at the Mosaic Apartments. Avon Police say officers responded to the apartment complex around 3 p.m. after reports of a person being shot. When officers arrived, they located one individual who had been injured. The person was transported to a hospital, but their condition has not been released. Police say the incident appears to involve only one person and there is no immediate threat to the community. The investigation remains active and additional information has not yet been released. Authorities say more details may be provided as the investigation continues.

  Avon, In. — A new location of Ale Emporium officially opened its doors in Avon, bringing the popular restaurant and bar to Hendricks County. The new restaurant welcomed its first visitors during its grand opening Monday. Guests stopping in during the afternoon were able to take a look inside the new space, which features a clean, spacious layout and a welcoming atmosphere. Staff members greeted visitors as they stopped in to check out the new location. Several community members could be seen walking through the restaurant and getting their first look at the newest addition to Avon’s dining scene. Ale Emporium is well known around central Indiana for its casual sports bar environment and menu items including wings and pizza. The Avon location adds another option for residents in Hendricks County looking for a place to grab food, watch sports, or spend time with friends and family.

  Plainfield, In  — A three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US-40 and William Trace injured at least five people and shut down the highway in both directions Sunday afternoon. The crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the busy Plainfield intersection. Multiple emergency crews from Plainfield and Avon Fire Departments responded to the scene and evaluated several victims for injuries. Multiple people were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Additional ambulances had to be dispatched from Avon.  US-40 was shut down in both directions while crews worked to assist the injured and clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway.

  Pittsboro, Ind. — The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of shots fired Saturday evening near Jeff Gordon Boulevard just north of East County Road 900 North. The incident was reported around 5:30 p.m. Deputies responded to the area and began an investigation. According to Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Captain Jim Yetter , deputies are currently on the scene looking into the report. “We are on the scene of a shots fired investigation. No one was shot or injured,” Yetter said. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the reported gunfire. The investigation remains ongoing. 📸 Photo submitted by a viewer

  Plainfield, In. — Police in Plainfield are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing runaway juvenile. According to the Plainfield Police Department, 17-year-old Penelope McGowan was last seen leaving school with her older sister. Investigators say the sister later told officers she dropped Penelope off in the neighborhood where she lives with her father. Authorities said the last known GPS location from Penelope’s phone showed her traveling southbound on Moon Road just south of U.S. 40 before the phone was believed to have been turned off. Penelope was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and a black jacket with fur on the hood. She was also carrying a backpack. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. Police say Penelope has not made contact with friends or family since being dropped off in the neighborhood. It is currently unknown who she may be traveling with or if she may be in danger. Anyone wi...

  Danville, Indiana — Firefighters responded Friday morning to a fire at a senior living complex in Danville, prompting a response focused on suppressing the fire and evacuating residents. The fire was reported at approximately 10:45 a.m. at a senior living complex located at 1570 E Main St in Danville . According to fire operations radio traffic, crews responded to the scene and began coordinating efforts to control the fire while assisting residents out of the building. Firefighters worked to suppress the flames and ensure those inside the facility were safely evacuated. Radio communications from the scene capture the early stages of the response, including the arrival of firefighters and coordination between crews as operations continued. Additional details, including the cause of the fire, possible injuries, and the extent of damage, have not yet been released.

Plainfield, In. — A van caught fire Tuesday evening at 1204 Keller Dr., with the flames spreading to a nearby home and causing damage to the residence. The fire was first reported just after 6 p.m. Avon and Plainfield Fire Departments responded to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames. The cause of the van fire has not yet been released. No injuries have been reported, and the incident remains under investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

  Brownsburg, IN — Bethesda Christian School will host an active shooter training exercise on March 3 and March 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each evening. The training will involve law enforcement personnel conducting live scenario exercises on the school campus. Community members may notice an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles, emergency lights, and activity around the campus during the training hours. Officials emphasize that this is a planned training exercise and there is no cause for alarm. The training is designed to help law enforcement agencies prepare for emergency situations and strengthen coordination between first responders. Exercises like these allow officers to practice response strategies in realistic environments, helping improve preparedness and response times if a real emergency were to occur. For safety and security reasons, the public will not be permitted on campus during the training hours. Residents and community members are asked to a...

BROWNSBURG, IN — A warehouse at 10255 Archer Dr caught fire again Sunday night around 11:00 PM, marking the second fire at this same facility since December 17th. Flames and smoke were visible from the street as emergency crews worked to get the situation under control. While emergency crews were tied up dealing with THEIR fire — using OUR tax‑funded resources — a representative from Fiber Global came out and tried to stop me from documenting what was happening for the public. I was using my camera from a publicly accessible area when he ordered me to leave, threatened to report my license plate to police, and insisted I couldn’t even point my camera toward the warehouse. After I moved completely off their property and onto the street, he came back again — this time attempting to stand directly in front of my camera to block any attempt at gathering news footage. Instead of focusing on the fact that their warehouse was burning for the second time in two months, the priority seemed ...