Crime

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing several criminal charges after police say he posted threatening messages targeting IU President Pamela Whitten, former Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, and several other local government officials.

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An investigation from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) ended in the arrest of a Bedford, Indiana man on child exploitation charges, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP).

Bloomington woman charged with Orange County inmate's death

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024

PAOLI, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington woman is facing charges related to the death of an Orange County inmate in December, according to the Indiana State Police.

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in a sexual assault case from July 2022.

IUPD searching for individual wanted in counterfeiting investigation

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is looking for an individual who allegedly used counterfeit money, according to IU Police and Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department arrested a woman Friday on a murder charge, nearly two weeks after a man was found shot to death at a homeless encampment near the Wheeler Mission.

Two jailed for felony meth charges in southern Indiana

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A three-month investigation ended in the arrests of two Chrisney, Indiana residents for dealing and possessing methamphetamine, according to the Indiana State Police.

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A former Indiana University professor was arrested and charged after investigators reportedly found files containing child porn on his Dropbox account.

Federal inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of fellow inmate at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

A federal inmate who pled guilty to killing a fellow inmate and attempting to kill another at the Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana.

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Columbus man was arrested and faces several felony charges after a standoff with the Columbus SWAT team early Thursday morning.

IUPD searching for thieves who snagged packages from Sigma Delta Tau

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is looking for two people who allegedly took several packages from Sigma Delta Tau sorority, according to IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Two separate burglaries reported at Read Hall over winter break

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is investigating two separate burglaries that reportedly occurred at Read Hall over winter break, according to IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday. BACKGROUND: He was identified as 52-year-old Curtis Butler, of Bloomington. The coroner said the preliminary cause of death was from a gunshot wound, but ...

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter.

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter. Officers responded to the Wheeler Mission on Westplex Avenue around 1:45 p.m. for a report of a man who had been ...

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home. Bryce Leighton, 34, will face a jury beginning April 1, according to online court records. A final pretrial conference is scheduled ...

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home.

IU student arrested and charged with rape

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

Michael Greenberger was arrested on Dec. 7 and charged with two counts of rape, both level 3 felonies.

IU student arrested and charged with rape

By News Staff · Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An IU student was arrested and charged in connection to a rape reported in November at an on-campus residence hall, according to IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba. Michael Greenberger was arrested on Dec. 7 and charged with two counts of rape, ...

Crime

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

Bloomington woman charged with Orange County inmate's death

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

IUPD searching for individual wanted in counterfeiting investigation

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Two jailed for felony meth charges in southern Indiana

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

Federal inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of fellow inmate at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

IUPD searching for thieves who snagged packages from Sigma Delta Tau

Two separate burglaries reported at Read Hall over winter break

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

IU student arrested and charged with rape

IU student arrested and charged with rape

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

Starbucks, poke bowl restaurant coming to Read Hall

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

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

Water main break repaired at 10th Street and Fee Lane