Indiana

A woman drowned her kids in a bathtub after ‘a voice told her to do it’

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LAWRENCE, IN – In a shocking confession, Brittany Danielle Medina, a 33-year-old Indiana resident, admitted to law enforcement that she drowned her two children. This chilling act came after she consumed drugs and claimed to hear voices instructing her to “send her children to heaven.” Court documents indicate that Medina voluntarily walked into the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday and confessed to the crime. Medina revealed to the deputies that she had ingested Xanax, …

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Jail staff released an accused murderer by ‘accident’

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A significant search operation is currently in progress in Indiana following the inadvertent release of a murder suspect from a detention center. The incident, which was kept confidential for six days, was initially hidden to provide a “strategic edge” in the pursuit of the suspect. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Kevin Mason, 28, was erroneously discharged from the Adult Detention Center (ADC) on September 13, a mere two days post …

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Indiana man gets 85-year sentence for murder that was caught on voicemail recording

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CLAY COUNTY, IN- Cody Allen Wade, an Indiana resident, was handed an 85-year prison sentence on Wednesday for the murder of Carl Haviland, his mother’s boyfriend, as per court documents. Wade was found guilty of the crime on August 3, following an incident that took place in June 2020, during which he was on parole for a previous arson conviction. The sentencing order, issued by Clay County Superior Court Judge Robert A. Pell, detailed the …

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Eight police dogs die when air-conditioning fails on a truck transporting them

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A tragic incident unfolded in Indiana as eight dogs succumbed to heat-related complications after an air-conditioning unit malfunctioned during a two-hour traffic delay. The unfortunate victims were part of a group of 18 German shepherds en route from O’Hare Airport to a police dog training facility in Michigan City, Indiana, as reported by Lake Station police. The driver, transporting the dogs, found himself in the midst of a traffic snarl-up. During this standstill, the vehicle’s …

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Mass shooting at block party leaves 19 wounded, 1 person dead

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A horrifying incident took place early Sunday morning in Muncie, Indiana, as a block party turned into a scene of violence. One person lost their life, and at least 19 others were injured in what authorities are calling a “mass shooting.” The shooting prompted a swift response from law enforcement and medical personnel. As the community grapples with the aftermath, details are emerging about the victims and the ongoing investigation. Dispatchers received a distressing call …

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Grandma allegedly kills her 18-month-old grandkid in hit-and-run incident

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Authorities have arrested a woman on unrelated charges following the tragic death of an 18-month-old toddler in a hit-and-run incident at a motel in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Lisa Tesch, 51, was apprehended by police detectives on Friday afternoon, according to the Louisville Metro Police Department. Tesch, who is a known fugitive with outstanding warrants in Kentucky, now faces charges in Indiana related to the death of the toddler, identified as Eleanor Campbell. The incident occurred on …

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Officer and suspect both killed in shootout at Indiana hospital

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A tragic shootout unfolded at Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City, Indiana, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a suspect. The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday morning, prompting a response from multiple law enforcement agencies. The hospital, located about 150 miles south of Indianapolis, became the scene of the confrontation between the suspect and Tell City Police Sgt. Heather Glenn. The officer tragically lost her life while attempting …

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Three year old shoots suspect wanted for murder by accident

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On Thursday, a three-year-old gained access to an unsecured firearm, firing a single bullet that ended up in sending both Trayshaun Smith, 23, and the child’s mothers friend to the Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred in an apartment complex in Lafayette, Indiana. The Lafayette Police Department responded to the shooting and soon afterwards discovered that Smith had an active murder warrant from Cook County, Illinois. He was …

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Massive recycling center fire causes 2,000 residents to evacuate

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On Tuesday afternoon, a massive fire erupted at a recycling plant located in Wayne County, Indiana. Immediately, more than 2,000 residents within a half-mile radius of the facility were issued with an evacuation order because of the threat posed by noxious smoke. Indiana Fire Marshal Stephen Jones warned people to keep away from the area and emphasized how dangerous it could be to inhale the fumes produced by the blaze. In addition, a firefighter – …

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Child, 5, accidentally shoots his 16-month-old brother to death

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A 16-month-old boy, identified as Isiah Johnson, was fatally shot by his 5-year-old sibling in a northwestern Indiana apartment, according to authorities. Tippecanoe County Coroner Carrie Costello confirmed the child’s death. Detectives from the Lafayette Police Department determined that the young victim was shot by his sibling, who managed to access a weapon in the apartment. The incident occurred at the Romney Meadows apartment complex in Lafayette and was reported around 3 p.m. Lafayette Police …

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