Crime

Online tip for stolen IU Pfau Golf Course tractor ends in two arrests

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

Two other people are also charged with similar charges related to the stolen property and have active warrants, according to online court records.

Man gets prison sentence for nude TSA incident at Indy Airport

By News Staff · Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

The act, which prosecutors called lewd, occurred in front of dozens of passengers, including children.

Rape charges tossed, lesser sentence granted in rape case plea deal

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Monroe County Judge Valerie Haughton sentenced Lopez to serve 444 days in jail, but was given credit for the 222 days he has spent in a cell since his arrest last July.

Bloomington Police investigating stabbing at Crawford Apartments

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

No arrests have been made, although police said the stabbing happened inside the building.

Bedford man arrested on child molesting charges

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

The investigation began Feb. 3 after detectives were called to speak with a child victim at Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center.

Man arrested and charged with possessing child pornography

By News Staff · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

According to court documents, Nelsen admitted to possessing and distributing child porn as recently as the previous night to "relieve stress" after work.

MCSO: Six-hour standoff at Bloomington hotel ends peacefully with arrest

By Carson Johnson and Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

During a search of the room after the standoff, police uncovered a rifle and two boxes of ammunition.

Man gets probation for making and mailing thousands of fake IDs

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

Federal prosecutors said although many underage college students purchased fake IDs from Watt, many IDs were purchased by adults far older than 21 to falsify their identity.

Bluebird employee charged with intentionally burning coworker using nitrous oxide

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Pandora Milan Langley, 22, is charged with one count of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a Level 6 felony.

Special needs aide arrested for physically hurting disabled middle school student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The investigation began on Jan. 30 after school administrators contacted police, according to court documents.

18-year sentence for woman charged in child sex trafficking case

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

Naomi Floren, 22, will only spend just over 15 years of that sentence after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

BPD: Rape, two sexual assaults reported Wednesday

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Anyone with information on any of the cases can contact Bloomington Police.

Man arrested for setting fire to Narcan box

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

Online court records show Busby has several other pending cases in Monroe County, including criminal trespass, intimidation and theft.

Jan. 6 case dismissed against former IU student after Trump pardon

By News Staff · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Vo had fled to Canada after his conviction and was detained by Canadian police earlier this month.

Rape charges tossed, house arrest given to former IU student arrested in 2023 sexual assault

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Michael Greenberger was arrested on Dec. 7, 2023 and was suspended and trespassed from the university.

IUPD issues Crime Notice for a dozen recent burglaries

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

IUPD does not have any known suspects, as of publication, but said there is a possible lead for one of the burglaries.

IU student arrested for possession of child porn

By Isaac Perlich · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

“I downloaded some pornography, I thought it was legal, but it’s not,” Wu told state police during the investigation.

Cartel-linked drug trafficking ring members sentenced to decades in prison

By News Staff · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

The ring was busted in October 2022 when agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency learned the traffickers were traveling to Nebraska to locate a rail car loaded with drugs by the Mexican cartel.

BPD: Two masked people robbed Circle K gas station at gunpoint

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Police searched the area but did not locate the suspects.

Woman charged with neglect after boarding bus with toddler zipped inside suitcase

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

When police arrived, they watched video footage from the bus, which showed the child was inside the suitcase for almost 18 minutes after the woman boarded the bus.

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

The IFC wrote in an email the pause will address student health and safety concerns.

Starbucks, poke bowl restaurant coming to Read Hall

IU announced in Nov. 2024 it would increase housing and dining rates on the Bloomington campus by 2% each.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

The decision, while temporary and tentative, is the court’s first clear defeat for Trump in his second term.

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

The executive orders aim to end what the governor's office labeled as "extreme gender ideology."

Water main break repaired at 10th Street and Fee Lane

The closure is expected to end around 10 p.m., the city said on their live dashboard.