More and more we are seeing stories of addiction and crime in relation to prescription drugs in Indiana. The trend is growing across the nation as well, as more and more people develop problems with these often legally obtained substances. [Read more…]
Indiana OWI Toxicology Lab Under Review
The Indiana Toxicology Lab, under the direction of Indiana University is getting some bad publicity lately. Amid questions of the labs effectiveness and an announcement of a review, the Chief of the program resigned this week. According to this review from the Indianapolis Star, the lab has received numerous complaints over the last few years. [Read more…]
South Bend Crime Stoppers Being Hailed as Instrumental in Several Crimes
According to a recent report from WNDU, the South Bend Area Crime Stoppers has played an instrumental role in the arrests of 57 suspects. The line allows for tipsters to make anonymous phone calls without fear of retribution. [Read more…]
Mobile Meth Labs Growing in Indiana
A recent news story delves into the world of mobile meth labs and the problems they are causing for law enforcement across the country, including in Indiana. According to the report, these meth labs are multiplying, leaving a trail of toxic litter along highways and making meth cookers even more difficult to catch. [Read more…]
New Indiana Law Allows Firearms at Work, As Long As They Remain in Vehicle
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signed a new law last week barring employers from banning their workers from keeping guns inside their cars while on work premises. Citing the 2nd Amendment of the U.S Constitution, Daniels stated that barring weapons in cars while on the job was not a “compelling reason” to infringe upon the constitutional right. [Read more…]
Indianapolis Tagger Skips Court, Faces New Charges
A graffiti artist known around Indy for his “CHOKE” tags is facing elevated charges after missing a court date. According to the Indy Star, the defendant was set to go to trial last Wednesday. When he missed, the prosecutor’s office immediately began looking at elevating his misdemeanor criminal mischief charges. [Read more…]
Committee to Study Indiana Sexting Laws Reform
A legislative study committee is prepared to analyze options for reform of Indiana’s sexting laws. The group will look into making teens sexting a juvenile offense, instead of a child pornography charge. [Read more…]
Indiana Funeral Director Faces Fraud Charges
In an interesting though bizarre case out of Henryville, IN, a funeral home director is facing charges of cashing in funeral insurance policies on people who were still very much alive. [Read more…]
Indiana Unit Investigates Fraud
Indiana’s Prosecution Assistance Unit operates out of the Securities Division and works to uncover white collar crime in our state. [Read more…]
Elkhart County Struggles With Meth in National Spotlight
An Indiana county attracted national attention in a televised documentary about local difficulties with sale, production, and widespread use of meth (methamphetamine). [Read more…]