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FBI warns of international organized theft groups

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, April 5, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (IUSTV News) — With spring and summer vacation seasons quickly approaching, the Indianapolis Federal Bureau of Investigations is warning Hoosiers international organized theft groups targeting Indiana.

Bloomington man handed six-year prison sentence for fatal 2022 crash

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Monroe County judge sentenced a Bloomington man to six years in prison after pleading guilty this week to hitting and killing a woman with his car in June 2022.

IU, Bloomington Police assist with school bomb threat in Ellettsville Wednesday

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, April 4, 2024

ELLETSVILLE, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A bomb threat made Wednesday towards Edgewood Intermediate School in Ellettsville was found to be a false alarm, Ellettsville Police said in a press release.

Bloomington Police searching for armed robbery suspect

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington woman was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning, and police have yet to find a suspect, according to Bloomington Police Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Rape and sexual assault reported at Eigenmann Hall

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A sexual assault and rape were reported at Eigenmann Hall on March 23, and 30, respectively, according to IU Police and Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Coroner identifies woman in Feb. 20 fatal hit and run

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Coroner's Office has identified the woman who was hit and killed by a car on Feb. 20.

25 years handed to man convicted in 2020 stabbing

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Monroe County judge has sentenced a Brownsburg man to 25 years in prison after being convicted last month of attempted murder for stabbing a woman in August of 2020.

Man arrested after chase involving stolen police car

By IUSTV · Thursday, March 21, 2024

SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) — Indiana State Police arrested an Austin man after he allegedly stole a Scottsberg City Police cruiser and led officers from multiple agencies on a high-speed pursuit, according to the Indiana State Police.

Teen shot in road rage incident on Interstate 465

By IUSTV · Thursday, March 21, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A teenage girl was shot at after reportedly honking her horn at someone who cut her off on I-465.

16-year-old boy charged with attempted murder after Friday morning shooting

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, March 20, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington Police arrested a 16-year-old boy Monday on several charges, including attempted murder, after police say an argument over Snapchat ended with a 14 year old being shot early Friday morning.

BPD: Teen boy shot twice during argument

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, March 15, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A 14-year-old boy was shot twice after an argument ended in gunfire early Friday morning, according to the Bloomington Police Department.

Man wanted for murder arrested after 3 years on the run

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, March 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Police have arrested a Greenwood man who was wanted for his role in an October 2020 fatal shooting in Bloomington.

18-year sentence handed to man who beat grandfather, set house on fire

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Monroe County man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by seven years on probation after pleading guilty but mentally ill to aggravated battery and arson charges.

Bloomington man charged in child molesting case

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington man was arrested and charged for allegedly molesting his granddaughter in 2020.

Four Bedford residents arrested in drug bust

By Ashton Hackman · Saturday, March 9, 2024

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A drug investigation ended in the arrest of four people in Bedford, according to a release from the Indiana State Police.

Mother arrested after police find drugs in child's bedroom

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, March 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A Bloomington mother is charged with a long list of felony drug and child neglect charges after police allegedly found meth, fentanyl, and other drug paraphernelia throughout her home, including in her children's bedrooms.

Plea deal reached for woman accused in 2022 hit and run that killed IU student

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) — A plea agreement has been reached in the case against a woman accused in the 2022 hit and run that killed an IU student who was riding an e-scooter.

Judge denies request to dismiss rape case against former IU football player

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, March 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Monroe County Judge has denied a request to dismiss the rape and sexual battery charges against a former IU football player, more than four months after the request was filed.

IUPD investigating additional electric bike and scooter thefts

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University Police Department is investigating at least nine thefts of electric bicycles and electric scooters at several campus locations reported during February, according to an IU Bloomington Crime Notice.

Suspect arrested following shooting at Clifty Falls State Park