Judge says no to dismissal request
(Carmel) – A Hamilton County judge has denied Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White’s motion to dismiss felony charges that were filed against him earlier this year. White has been accused of voter fraud after submitting misleading information about his address on voting documents in 2010. He argued that there were several problems with the grand jury process that led to his indictment. White’s trial is scheduled for January 30. If convicted of any of the seven felonies, he will removed from office.
Towing company in violation of ordinances
(Indianapolis) – City officials are working to temporarily close a local towing company they believe is not playing by the rules. The Department of Code Enforcement is working to suspend or revoke the license of the Interstate/Delaware and South Towing business. If officials succeed, the company would lose its license for at least one year. Numerous complaints by motorists of suspicious towing practices against the companies were received this year leading to changes in how towing companies operate. The Department of Code Enforcement has received 28 citizen complaints since August 31 including accusations of charging high amounts for tows, using questionable signage and failing to provide written authorization. A license hearing is scheduled for next month.
Prosecutors request continuance in double murder case
(Indianapolis) – Marion County prosecutors Monday requested a 72-hour continuance in order to keep two men arrested in the deaths of a man and his niece in custody. Jeremy Crane, 21, and Kyleigh Crane, 7, were shot in their Cumberland home December 12th. Jeremy Priel, 25, and Michael Bell, 22, are being held on suspicion of murder charges. Priel is also suspected of theft in connection with the case. The procedural move allows prosecutors to wait a few days before filing formal charges while investigators continue gathering evidence. A hearing on the continuance will take place today at 1:30pm in Marion County Superior Court 4. Both Bell and Priel are expected to be present in court.” Cumberland Police have still not released a motive for the shootings.
Clerk fights robber with knife
(Indianapolis) – Police are looking for a robber who displayed a knife during a holdup at a south side gas station Monday. The man entered King’s Keystone Phillips 66 in the 3900 block of South Keystone Avenue just after 9 a.m. The suspect then handed a clerk cash to pay for some items, but when the clerk opened the cash drawer, the man pulled a knife. The clerk wrestled the knife away from the robber, but he was able to grab some money out of the cash drawer before fleeing on foot, heading eastbound on Hanna Avenue. Police are reviewing surveillance footage. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
Judge’s ruling on voucher law expected next month
(Indianapolis) – An Indianapolis judge said yesterday a decision will be made within 30 days over Indiana’s controversial school voucher law. Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele heard almost two hours of arguments in a lawsuit filed by a group of teachers and religious leaders supported by the Indiana State Teachers Association. Opponents to the law say the measure violates Indiana’s constitution because taxpayer money is being used to fund religious institutions. The state says the voucher system is legal because the state isn’t directly funding parochial schools but gives scholarship vouchers to parents, who can choose what schools their children will attend.
Conseco Fieldhouse to undergo name change
(Indianapolis)- A press conference is scheduled for Thursday morning to announce the renaming of Conseco Fieldhouse according to “The Indianapolis Star.” Carmel-based Conseco Incorporated changed its name in 2010 to CNO Financial Group. The website for the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel may have leaked the new name, as it yesterday said it was close to the, quote, “recently renamed CNO Financial Fieldhouse.”
