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Indianapolis Crime News

In Indianapolis, crime news means law enforcement operations, court proceedings, public safety and the justice system. Coverage follows individual incidents alongside broader trends and policy shifts.


Crime — General

Crime — General

U.S. Marshals Captured Murder Suspect in Indianapolis

The 20-year-old suspect faces murder charges following a deadly September shooting in Mississippi.

U.S. Marshals Captured Murder Suspect in Indianapolis

Financial Crime

Live Poll

Do you trust the government to effectively protect public benefit programs from fraud and abuse?

Financial Crime

Indianapolis Man Pleads Guilty to EBT Fraud Scheme

The defendant admitted to using cloned cards to steal over $95,000 in government benefits.

Indianapolis Man Pleads Guilty to EBT Fraud Scheme

Violence

Violence

Indianapolis Jury Convicts Donnie Abney of Murder

A jury found Donnie Abney guilty of the 2025 fatal shooting of Forrest Grant in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Jury Convicts Donnie Abney of Murder

Criminal Justice

Live Poll

Do you support imposing stricter penalties for juvenile offenders to reduce crime in your community?

Criminal Justice

Braun Backs Foust Juvenile Crime Plan in Indianapolis

Governor Mike Braun supports a candidate's proposal to address juvenile crime through a specialized task force.

Braun Backs Foust Juvenile Crime Plan in Indianapolis

Accidents

Accidents

Child Dies Following Drowning in Indianapolis Pond

A young child was pronounced dead at Riley Hospital after being recovered from a retention pond.

Child Dies Following Drowning in Indianapolis Pond

More in Crime

This section follows law enforcement activity, judicial proceedings, public safety initiatives and the justice system. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Disparities in outcomes and clearance rates are often the most complex parts of the reporting. Public safety discussions are frequently shaped by resource allocation and the evolving nature of policing practices.