Crime & Courts

Suspect in gas station theft last week arrested, charged for theft and separate battery incident

By Caroline Anders · Friday, March 2,2018 6:30 a.m.

The woman who stole money on Feb. 21 was also being investigated for another crime.

Crash at Henderson Street and Atwater Avenue caused by drunken driver

By Caroline Anders · Friday, March 2,2018 12:03 a.m.

The driver who caused the crash had a gun in his truck, police said.

Police focus on drunk driving as St. Patrick’s Day approaches

By IDS staff · Thursday, March 1,2018 8 a.m.

Hoosiers under 21 caught driving with a BAC of at least .02 percent can face fines and license suspension.

Five-car accident blocks Henderson Street, Atwater Avenue intersection

By Sarah Verschoor · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 8:02 p.m.

A red truck landed on top of an IU student's car.

Student arrested on way to get gun after making threats, police say

By Caroline Anders · Wednesday, Feb. 28,2018 7:30 a.m.

The threats were toward a student in Greene County, not Bloomington High School South.

Messel expected to change plea in April for rape case

By Nyssa Kruse · Tuesday, Feb. 27,2018 12 a.m.

Messel is currently serving 80 years for the murder of IU student Hannah Wilson.

String of thefts reported Saturday

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 26,2018 6 a.m.

Multiple reported thefts have caused police to encourage the locking of car doors.

City releases documents, timeline pertaining to purchase of armored vehicle

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 26,2018 4:30 a.m.

BPD bought a truck in 2001, but the vehicle was scrapped in 2012, according to a report released Friday.

Another false gun threat reported at Bloomington North

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Feb. 23,2018 7:30 a.m.

A story about possible gun threats at Bloomington High School North continued to change as police investigated.

Man arrested for spray-painting the graffiti tag 'easy' in 16 places

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Feb. 23,2018 7 a.m.

Officers recognized the tag on Porter’s backpack as one they’d seen in the city.

Police looking for woman who stole $40 at Marathon Gas station

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Feb. 23,2018 3:30 a.m.

The woman who stole the money initially asked for a few dollars for diapers.

Two IU students arrested for robbery on campus

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 10 a.m.

Hayford Gyampoh Jr. and Rickie Hollenback II are at the Monroe County Correctional Center.

Stalking and stealing Tuesday in Bloomington

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 8 a.m.

Detectives are looking for a man accused of stalking, and a Kroger employee was jailed for theft.

13-year-old in Evansville threatened to kill ‘at least 25 people’ in Snapchat

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 6:30 a.m.

A miscommunication led people to think the threat was directed toward Bloomington High School North.

Bill legalizing low-THC hemp products passes through House committee

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 4:30 a.m.

Senate Bill 52 now makes its way to the full House.

Nude animal rights activist arrested Tuesday near Sample Gates

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 3:30 a.m.

Taylor Watkins, 23, told police animals don’t wear clothes, so she doesn’t either.

Former IU student faces drug charges, contributed to TKE IU chapter suspension

By Hannah Boufford · Thursday, Feb. 22,2018 1:21 a.m.

Messages on the former student's phone include photos of marijuana.

Investigation into social media threats by elementary schoolers spurs 5 arrests

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2018 6:30 a.m.

BPD Sgt. Dana Cole said these threats are not uncommon after a mass shooting.

Two women report separate assaults Friday

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 19,2018 9:30 a.m.

One woman knew her attacker, but the other did not.

Triple arrest Friday involving drugs, guns

By Caroline Anders · Monday, Feb. 19,2018 9 a.m.

BPD was helping the Monroe County Probation Department with a search Friday.

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