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Elwood couple arrested for growing marijuana in basement

Emily Longnecker — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

A couple from Elwood face charges after police say they found a marijuana growing operation in their basement.

Woman sentenced in fatal 2012 west side Indianapolis shootout

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

A woman faces sentencing Friday for her part in the shooting death of a female basketball star.

Child abuse suspect arrested after Muncie standoff

Steve Jefferson — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:12:00 EDT

Muncie Police and Henry County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend and abusing her young child.

Hearing for David Wyser moved to July

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:44:00 EDT

Former Marion County Deputy Prosecutor David Wyser was supposed to be in federal court Thursday morning, but his hearing has been moved to July 2nd.

Police break up high-end prostitution ring at Indianapolis hotel

Emily Longnecker — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:29:00 EDT

Detectives arrested one woman for prostitution and have an arrest warrant out for the madam of an operation that brought in hundreds of dollars per hour.

Business owners angered by Broad Ripple homeless camp

Nicole Pence — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:22:00 EDT

Several young people live under the bridge at Westfield Boulevard, and residents say it's been a problem for years. Last week, a burglary by one of the homeless was caught on camera. Now a Broad Ripple business owner is fed up and wants police to crack down.

Police: Bones found in Indianapolis home not human

David MacAnally — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

Authorities say bones found during a search of a vacant home near Fountain Square are not human.

Indianapolis teen suspended for bullying classmates on Facebook

Steve Jefferson — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

Parents say a 13-year-old IPS student was threatening other students to give her money or get beat up.

IMPD seeks bank robbery suspect in Broad Ripple

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT

Numerous units with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are in Broad Ripple searching for a bank robbery suspect.

Delaware Co. man continues search for justice in mom's 1979 murder

John Stehr — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:26:00 EDT

Eric Garrett was four years old when his mother was murdered and he's spent the 34 years since that night trying to bring her killer to justice.

Gas station owner plans more security after robbery

Steve Jefferson — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT

Security cameras, extra police and more lighting are among the measures Tahir Kahn is taking after his gas station at 42nd and Mitthoeffer was robbed over the weekend.

IMPD investigates one-year-old girl's beating death

Steve Jefferson — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Investigators and neighbors are raising questions about the death of a one-year-old Indianapolis girl.

Man dies after apparent altercation on east side

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:35:00 EDT

Police say a man died at the scene of an altercation with another man on the east side of Indianapolis.

Suspect steals $500 from northeast Indianapolis McDonald's

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:08:00 EDT

An armed robber got away with nearly $500 from a McDonald's drive-through on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

Indianapolis man arrested in Fairbanks threat

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

A 36-year-old Indianapolis man was arrested in connection with a Hazmat incident at the Fairbanks Recovery Center Monday.

Robbery suspect surrenders outside Greenwood bank

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

A Camby man gave himself up to officers after attempting to rob a Greenwood bank Wednesday morning.

Inside the criminal mind: burglars and bank robbers

Scott Swan — Fri, 4 May 2012 23:10:00 EDT

Scott Swan interviews convicted criminals to give you unique insight on how to protect your family.

Former Brizzi aide David Wyser to plead guilty to bribery charges

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Wyser, 53, has agreed to plead guilty to bribery charges in connection with a May 2009 case.

Convicted robber educating youth about his mistakes

Jennie Runevitch — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

A former career criminal who says he's turned his life around is sharing an important message to prevent you from becoming a crime victim.

Indiana faces growing meth problem

Nicole Pence — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Just days after meth was found at the Waynesville home where four people were murdered, Eyewitness News looked into Indiana's methamphetamine problem.

Dunkin Donuts robbery suspect steals $900

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

A gunman robbed an Indianapolis Dunkin Donuts Wednesday.

Indianapolis north side homeowners on alert after burglary spike

Steve Jefferson — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Forty homes hit in five days, all in the same part of the city.

Indianapolis couple charged in false insurance claims scheme

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

An Indianapolis couple face charges after US Attorney Joe Hogsett says they engaged in a five-year scheme to defraud local insurance companies to the tune of $700,000.

Man shot in near north side Indianapolis carjacking

Kris Kirschner — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:47:00 EDT

A man is in critical condition but is expected to survive after being shot during an early morning carjacking.

One arrested in driveway attack; investigation continues

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:08:00 EDT

Indianapolis Metro Police got a break in what appears to be a crime wave involving surprise attacks on people getting out of their cars.

Two shot, one stabbed near Fairgrounds

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:53:00 EDT

Metro Police are investigating an overnight fight that left two people shot, and another stabbed just north of the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Police facing rash of carjackings this spring

Steve Jefferson — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:00 EDT

As Metro police tackle the city's latest wave of surprise attacks on people in their driveways, they are looking closely at another dangerous crime - carjackings.

FBI identifies Plainfield bank robbery suspects

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:55:00 EDT

The FBI has identified three people who allegedly robbed a Plainfield bank that ended with the fatal shooting of one of the suspects.

Two men killed in northeast side shooting

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

Metro police now say two people have died as the result of a shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

More north Indianapolis robbery victims speak out

Steve Jefferson — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:41:00 EDT

More victims of driveway robberies on the north side are sharing their experience. They say what happened to them can happen to anyone.

Feds say major Indiana-based drug ring busted

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:24:00 EDT

Federal authorities say a series of indictments and raids has broken up a major drug ring that operated in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Police investigate surprise attacks in north side neighborhoods

Steve Jefferson — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:05:00 EDT

Metro police are on the lookout for robbers who are surprising people in their driveways and taking their belongings at gunpoint.

Human jawbone found in Garfield Park

Rich Van Wyk — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

Police are investigating a new mystery at Garfield Park where a visitor found a human jawbone. It could date back to the Civil War.

Teen killed in Indianapolis east side shooting

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

A 19-year-old man has died in a shooting that police are investigating as a homicide.

Steve Jefferson

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:18:00 EST

CrimeBeat reporter Steve Jefferson joined the Eyewitness News team in June 2002. Email Steve.