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  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.

  Avon, IN — A 911 caller says an Avon police officer left without checking on two small dogs after responding to a report of them being left inside a parked SUV outside BJ's Brewhouse on U.S. 36 in Avon yesterday afternoon, when temperatures were around 90 degrees. According to the caller, the 911 call was made just after 3 p.m., and it took approximately 15 minutes for an officer to arrive. By the time the officer arrived, the caller said the owner had briefly returned to the vehicle, opened the doors, given the dogs water, and walked back inside the restaurant. The caller said the officer spoke with the owner for about a minute before driving away. According to the caller, the officer never checked on the dogs before leaving the scene. After stopping the officer to ask why no action was being taken, the caller said the officer explained the dogs had water, the windows were down, and the owner was checking on them, so no further action was taken. The caller also told me that...

  AVON, Ind. — The family of JT Brill is asking for the public's help as they continue searching for answers following the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred at the intersection of Dan Jones Road and County Road 200 North in Avon on the evening of July 1. Emergency crews responded to the crash just before 9:30 p.m. The intersection remained closed for several hours while Avon Police conducted a crash reconstruction investigation. At the time, officials released very few details about the circumstances surrounding the crash. JT Brill , 23, died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. As they continue to search for answers, the family is hoping to hear from anyone who may have been in the area that evening. They are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have information about the events leading up to it to come forward. If you have information that may help, please email kiwinewsnetworkus@gmail.com . I will help connect you with JT's family so you can ...

  AVON, IN — An Avon Police pursuit that began around 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Avon ended in Indianapolis after the suspect crashed near 10th Street and Belmont Avenue. The pursuit began near the intersection of Glenbrooke Lane and U.S. 36 after an Avon Police officer attempted to stop a white Dodge Charger for speeding. Instead of stopping, the driver fled, leading officers into Marion County. During the pursuit, the suspect reached speeds of up to 95 mph before the chase came to an end with a crash near 10th Street and Belmont Avenue in Indianapolis. The suspect was taken into custody following the crash and transported to Eskenazi Hospital. The initial reason for the traffic stop was reported to be speeding. Additional information, including the suspect's identity and any charges, has not yet been released.

Plainfield, IN — A single vehicle crash knocked out electricity to part of a Plainfield neighborhood Tuesday evening after a vehicle struck a utility pole. Emergency crews were dispatched right at 7:00 p.m. to Bradford Road between Foxglove Drive and Liatris Drive following reports of a single vehicle accident. Avon Fire Department, Avon Police Department, and the Hendricks County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene to assist with the crash and manage traffic while crews worked in the area. The impact caused significant damage to the utility pole, resulting in a power outage affecting nearby homes. The extent of any injuries has not been released. Power crews remain in the area repairing the damaged utility pole and power lines as restoration efforts continue. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the area as crews complete repairs.

  AVON, Ind. — A serious motorcycle crash occurred Wednesday night at the intersection of Dan Jones Road and County Road 200 North in Avon. The Avon Fire Department and Avon Police Department responded to the intersection just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday . County Road 200 North was shut down between Dan Jones Road and Charles Street while emergency crews were on scene. Avon Police remained at the location for several hours conducting a crash reconstruction investigation before the roadway was reopened. I have reached out to Avon Police for additional information and will provide updates as they become available.

  AVON, IN — A Town of Avon employee was seriously injured Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle at Ronald Reagan Parkway and County Road 100 N. According to emergency responders, the incident occurred just after 10:00 a.m. Avon Police and Fire personnel responded immediately to the scene to provide emergency medical aid. The victim was stabilized at the scene before being transported to Eskenazi Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Town Officials later confirmed that the pedestrian is an employee of the Town of Avon. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene following the crash. Investigators stated that the driver has been fully cooperative with law enforcement as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The intersection was restricted for a period of time while crash investigators documented the scene. The Avon Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision. Additi...

  Avon, IN — Emergency crews responded to a serious multi vehicle crash on US 36 near the Avon Town Hall and Police Station on Tuesday afternoon. The crash was first reported just before 4:30 p.m. According to initial reports, three vehicles were involved in the collision. Avon Police and Avon Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and found two individuals trapped inside their vehicles. Firefighters worked to safely extricate both victims from the wreckage while paramedics treated multiple injured individuals at the scene. It was reported that three people were transported to area hospitals for further treatment. The severity of the injuries remains unknown at this time. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available. Viewer Submitted Photo:

UPDATE 8:20pm 5/17 - She has been found.   Avon, IN — Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing runaway juvenile from Avon. According to the Avon Police Department, 17 year old Ava Spears was reported as a runaway and was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. near North Dan Jones Road and County Road 200 N at her residence. Police said Ava was wearing a pink sleeveless top, blue jean shorts, and sandals when she was last seen. She is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. Investigators believe Ava may be traveling in a white Nissan Rogue and could be headed toward the Indianapolis area. Anyone with information regarding Ava's location is asked to contact the Hendricks County 911 Center at (317) 839-8700.

 Avon, IN — The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect involved in Saturday night’s reported hit and run crash in Avon as 24-year-old Mahena Chevez. The incident happened around 10:15 p.m. near County Road 100 South and Sun Ridge Blvd Saturday night. Following the crash, deputies and Avon Police searched the nearby Sunchase neighborhood after the suspect reportedly fled the scene on foot. The crash reportedly left another driver with a reported head injury, prompting Avon Fire Department crews to respond and provide medical assistance at the scene. According to jail records, Chevez was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, disorderly conduct, and leaving the scene of an accident. Records also show she posted a $300 cash bond the following day and was released.

 Avon, IN — Police searched a neighborhood in Avon Saturday night following a reported hit and run crash that left one driver injured. Around 10:15 p.m., Avon Police officers and Hendricks County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Sunchase neighborhood near County Road 100 South and Ronald Reagan Parkway after reports of a crash involving injuries. The driver believed to be involved in the crash reportedly fled the scene on foot, leading officers to search the surrounding neighborhood. Scanner traffic indicated the other driver involved suffered a reported head injury. Avon Fire Department also responded to provide medical assistance at the scene. At this time, it is unclear whether the suspect was located or taken into custody. The extent of the injuries involved has also not been confirmed.  Update 5/11/26 - The suspect has now been identified .