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Driver pleads guilty in student's death

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:37 GMT

A Lafayette man faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in a two-vehicle crash that left a Harrison High School student dead.

Student accused of terroristic mischief

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:28 GMT

Purdue police arrested 21-year-old Purdue student Roy C. Sun Wednesday on preliminary charges of terroristic mischief and possession of stolen property.

Fugitive Search - Robert McKendrie

Sue Scott — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:45:26 GMT

A man convicted of Burglary is the subject of this week's Fugitive Search.

Hearing for officer lasts six hours

Tiffanie Dismore — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:32:50 GMT

Allegations of misconduct by a Lafayette Police officer are being reviewed.

Man admits he killed his grandmother

Sue Scott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:51:24 GMT

Instead of facing a trial, A Cass County man pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the murder of his grandmother. Mary Gene Groves was found strangled and stabbed in December 2007 inside her home in Logansport.

Safety officer charged with arson

Sue Scott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:05 GMT

The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor has charged a Purdue student safety officer with starting a fire he reported. Isaiah Peedin faces two counts of Arson and once count each of Perjury and False Informing.

Man fights baliffs after sentencing

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:59:25 GMT

A Lafayette man fought with court bailiffs after he was sentenced for his role in a string of home invasions.

Credit card thief skips sentencing

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:53:13 GMT

A Chicago man chose not to attend his sentencing on charges of forgery, theft and being a habitual offender.

Former Covington Schools supt. arrested

Jeff Smith — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:57:25 GMT

A former superintendent of the Covington School District has been arrested on 17 criminal charges.

Man charged with murder of brother

Sue Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:49:16 GMT

A New Richmond Man is formally charged with killing his brother. Chad Byrd, 23, is charged with Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter.

Former teacher faces drug charges

Sue Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:33:40 GMT

The Tippecanoe County Prosecutor has charged a former Klondike Middle School teacher and another man with Possession of Marijuana. Court documents said James Page admitted he helped Samuel Patterson with a growing operation at Patterson's residence along Old US 231.

Fugitive Search - Brok Goodman

Sue Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:27:50 GMT

Lafayette Police are asking for your help locating a man charged with Burglary. Brok Goodman is the subject of this week's Fugitive Search.

Sexting: A criminal combination

Niccole Caan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:24:21 GMT

Some teens are using cell phones for more than just talking to their friends. A camera phone could be a criminal combination.

Residents react to New Richmond murder

Tiffanie Dismore — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:18:25 GMT

New Richmond residents are in shock after a deadly shooting. 23-year-old Jacob Byrd is in the Montgomery County jail, charged for the alleged murder of his older brother, 26-year-old Jacob Byrd.

Man charged with killing brother

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:47 GMT

One man is dead and another in custody after a shooting in New Richmond.

Cubmaster charged: theft from own troop

Jeff Smith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:08:05 GMT

38-year-old Jane Alison Popejoy was Cubmaster and Treasurer of Cub Scout Pack 3165. Now, she has been charged with stealing from the troop she was supposed to be leading.

Search for shooting suspect continues

Julie Krizen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:25:38 GMT

Police continue to search for a suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the Stone Crossing Subdivison.

Newton County drug sweep nets 9 arrests

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:18:02 GMT

Nine people were arrested early Monday in Newton County on drug-related arrest warrants.

Laf shooting: Person of interest sought

Tiffanie Dismore — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:09:16 GMT

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department is looking for a "person of interest" for questioning in a shooting yesterday, November 5, 2009 at the Emerald Pines Apartment Complex.

Fugitive Search - Clarence Willie Smith

Sue Scott — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:19:09 GMT

Lafayette Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man accused of breaking into a relative's home. Clarence Willie Smith Junior is charged with Theft, Burglary and Residential Entry.

Unsafe house leads to criminal charges

Sue Scott — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:37:20 GMT

A Tippecanoe County man and woman face criminal charges of neglect of a dependent. Police said their children were living in a house that was unsafe.

Tips to detect a fake police officer

Tiffanie Dismore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:37:26 GMT

Every day police officers make routine traffic stops. On rare occasions, someone tries to impersonate an officer by performing a fake traffic stop. There are tips you can follow to keep a bogus traffic stop from happening to you.

Attempted dog theft leads to road crew

Sue Scott — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:17 GMT

A Purdue student who tried to steal one of the "Dog Days of Summer" statues is sentenced for Criminal Mischief. Adam Sachs admitted trying to take a dog from its base at Grant Street and Northwestern Avenue.

Attempted strong-arm robbery at Purdue

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:43:31 GMT

An attempted strong-arm robbery was reported Tuesday on Purdue's campus.

Man who shot friend gets 6 years

Sue Scott — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:19:15 GMT

A Lafayette man is sentenced to six years in prison for shooting his friend. Peter Buschmann was convicted by a jury of Criminal Recklessness and Battery with a Deadly Weapon.

Investigation into stabbing continues

Lisa Stanforth — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:10:24 GMT

Police continue to investigate a stabbing that took place in West Lafayette early Sunday morning.

Sex offenders must meet on Halloween

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:15:14 GMT

Registered sex offenders in Tippecanoe County are being required to attend a meeting during tomorrow's trick-or-treating hours.

New book pushes for rehabilitation

Joe LePage — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:13:05 GMT

A new book by local authors, highlighting a program designed to cut down on repeat offenders, is getting statewide attention.

Dad who made 9-year-old drive sentenced

Sue Scott — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:17:55 GMT

A Lafayette man is sentenced to 18 months in prison for making his 9-year-old daughter take the wheel when he was allegedly too drunk to drive.

Deputy enters diversion agreement

Sue Scott — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:43:46 GMT

An officer with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department entered a diversion agreement. The deal means if Travis Dowell pays fees and stays out of trouble, battery charges will be dropped.