Crime & Courts

Spierer family lawsuit will progress

By Michael Majchrowicz · Thursday, Jan. 9,2014 11:37 a.m.

Part of the lawsuit against two men who were with Lauren Spierer the night she disappeared will move forward.

Spierer family lawsuit to progress

By Michael Majchrowicz · Tuesday, Dec. 24,2013 1:42 p.m.

Part of the lawsuit against two men who were with missing IU student Lauren Spierer the night she disappeared will move forward.

Prosecutor determines officers acted in self-defense

By Matt Stefanski · Monday, Dec. 16,2013 12:39 a.m.

Brown County Prosecutor Jim Oliver said Friday that police officers acted in self-defense when they shot Troy Harden, 44, in Nashville, Ind., Nov. 28.

Victim chases burglary suspect to garage

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 15,2013 7:45 p.m.

A 53-year-old man ran down the street, dropping clothes he had stolen, as a burglarized 21-year-old man chased him.

Local man admits he molested 11-year-old

By Sydney Murray · Friday, Dec. 13,2013 12:50 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a case of child molestation involving an 11-year old girl and a 30-year old man.

Hate's hidden toll: Crimes Underreported

By Matt Bloom · Friday, Dec. 13,2013 12:21 a.m.

The IU Police Department publishes statistics on hate crimes in its annual security report. Enough crimes go unreported that the statistics may be false.

Local man admits he molested 11-year-old

Friday, Dec. 13,2013 12:18 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a case of child molestation involving an 11-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man.

Mom, daughter at Kohl’s steal thousands in clothes

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2013 11:07 p.m.

Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said a mother and daughter duo attempted to steal more than $3,000 worth of clothes and other items from Target and Kohl’s before being arrested by police.

Police release bank robbery photo

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 8,2013 10:15 p.m.

Bloomington police are looking for a man who robbed the Peoples State Bank on Kirkwood Avenue Friday afternoon.

Man arrested after grabbing officer’s hand

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 8,2013 10:14 p.m.

A 43-year-old man was arrested after grabbing the hand of a police officer Saturday night.

Teenage girl reports she was raped

Friday, Dec. 6,2013 2:23 p.m.

The girl reported to BPD that she was raped by another teenage boy several weeks ago.

Police shoot Brown County man 2 times, investigation reveals

By Matt Stefanski · Monday, Dec. 2,2013 11:53 p.m.

A Nashville, Ind., man pointed a gun at police officers before police shot and killed him Thursday evening, according to the findings of an Indiana State Police investigation.

Judge dismisses 1 of 3 Spierer lawsuits

By Michael Majchrowicz · Monday, Dec. 2,2013 4:59 p.m.

Judge Tanya Walton Pratt granted the motion to dismiss the complaint against Mike Beth. Judge Walton Pratt’s office confirmed Rob and Charlene Spierer, Lauren’s parents, were present for the hearing.

Southside Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 1,2013 10:30 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a southside Bloomington Taco Bell at gunpoint late Saturday night, BPD Sgt. Lucas Tate said.

Ind. attorney general combats smurfing

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 1,2013 9:58 p.m.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller helped unveil a statewide public awareness campaign Wednesday in Bloomington targeting those who buy cold medicines for the purpose of making Methamphetamine.

Brown County man dies in police action shooting

Friday, Nov. 29,2013 2:34 p.m.

Troy D. Harden, of Nashville, died in the police action shooting that occurred after Brown County Sheriff's deputies attempted to serve a warrant for Harden's arrest.

Woman reports sexual assault

Friday, Nov. 22,2013 12:54 a.m.

The victim, a 23-year-old woman, said the assault occurred about two weeks ago at the residence.

Man robbed at gunpoint

By IDS staff · Friday, Nov. 22,2013 12:22 a.m.

A 20-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 20, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Man steals cell phone from woman’s hand

By IDS staff · Friday, Nov. 22,2013 12:16 a.m.

A 23-year-old woman reported her cell phone was stolen at the Monroe County Public Library on Nov. 20, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Woman reports sexual assault

Wednesday, Nov. 20,2013 12:12 a.m.

The Bloomington Police Department responded to IU Health Bloomington Hospital on Sunday to a report of a sexual assault, BPD Sgt. Joe Crider said.

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Crime & Courts

Spierer family lawsuit will progress

Spierer family lawsuit to progress

Prosecutor determines officers acted in self-defense

Victim chases burglary suspect to garage

Local man admits he molested 11-year-old

Hate's hidden toll: Crimes Underreported

Local man admits he molested 11-year-old

Mom, daughter at Kohl’s steal thousands in clothes

Police release bank robbery photo

Man arrested after grabbing officer’s hand

Teenage girl reports she was raped

Police shoot Brown County man 2 times, investigation reveals

Judge dismisses 1 of 3 Spierer lawsuits

Southside Taco Bell robbed at gunpoint

Ind. attorney general combats smurfing

Brown County man dies in police action shooting

Woman reports sexual assault

Man robbed at gunpoint

Man steals cell phone from woman’s hand

Woman reports sexual assault

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