Crime & Courts

Bloomington High School South is one of multiple schools in the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

UPDATE: Bloomington High School South lockdown caused by student carrying airsoft pistol

Oct 15, 2021 10:00 am

The high school was put under lockdown Friday morning.

The IU Police Department crest is displayed on an IUPD motorcycle at the “Touch a Truck” event on July 2, 2018, in the Chick-fil-A parking lot on East Third Street. The IU Police Department said its policy to not include specific locations of sexual assaults on its public crime log is to protect survivors.

IUPD’s crime log excludes locations to protect sexual assault survivors, police chief says

Oct 10, 2021 7:46 pm

Chief Lees said the IU Police Department’s best practice is to not include the exact location of sexual assaults.

UPDATE: No imminent threat following sighting of armed man near Third Street, Indiana Avenue

Sep 29, 2021 12:57 am

The man is wearing a white sweatshirt and dark pants.

IUPD reports alleged sexual assault on-campus at residence hall

Sep 21, 2021 12:25 pm

The incident occurred at midnight on Saturday.

IUPD reports alleged sexual assaults in residence hall, fraternity house

Sep 15, 2021 9:33 pm

IUPD previously reported an incident at a party Sept. 6 in a fraternity house.

UPDATE: BPD report shooting on West Third Street Tuesday, suspect in custody

Sep 7, 2021 7:07 pm

The suspect is in custody, Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo said.

Vauhxx Booker stands with his attorneys Monday in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. Booker could face prison time and fines due to the July 4, 2020, incident at Lake Monroe.

‘I am going to stand up for myself.’ Community members gather in support of Vauhxx Booker

Aug 2, 2021 11:12 pm

Booker could face prison time and fines.

Vauhxx Booker, local activist, speaks to a crowd at the Sample Gates during the Gathering Against Asian Hate. Booker was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass, and battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a felony, in Monroe Circuit Court on Friday.

Vauhxx Booker charged over Lake Monroe encounter

Jul 30, 2021 11:08 pm

Booker was charged Friday.

Christi J. Bennett, then-66, was arrested July 8 for two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, one resulting in bodily injury and one resulting in serious bodily injury. Charges against Bennett have been dismissed after her death, according to the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office.

Woman who drove into protesters last July dies, charges dismissed

Jul 20, 2021 4:29 pm

Christi J. Bennett drove into protesters after a demonstration last July.

A man pulled a knife after an altercation near campus Sunday night, according to an IU-Notify alert.

Man pulls knife after altercation near campus

Jul 12, 2021 3:35 pm

An IU-Notify was sent to students around 8:50 p.m.

There were multiple cases of vandalism in downtown Bloomington Monday morning, according to Bloomington Police Department Capt. Ryan Pedigo.

Arrest made in case of smashed windows, dumpster fire in downtown Bloomington

Jun 9, 2021 5:17 pm

Whether the suspect was involved with other instances of vandalism is being investigated.

Bloomington man found dead in car Wednesday morning at Wheeler Mission

May 5, 2021 2:29 pm

Police said there were no signs of injury or foul play.

Man found dead Tuesday morning near Walnut Street

May 4, 2021 6:53 pm

Police did not find signs of foul play or visible injuries.

Gov. Eric Holcomb gives a speech Nov. 3, 2020, at the JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Holcomb is suing the General Assembly over House Bill 1123.

Gov. Holcomb sues state legislature over bill expanding legislative power during emergencies

May 3, 2021 5:31 pm

Holcomb is suing over an overturned veto of House Bill 1123.

Police have not yet located armed subject, no active investigation taking place

May 1, 2021 2:40 pm

The person was first seen early Saturday morning.

Trial of IU Ph.D. candidate accused of visa fraud postponed

Apr 26, 2021 5:22 pm

The FBI alleges Kaikai Zhao lied about his military status on his visa application.

A screenshot from the Star Tribune's coverage of the verdict in Derek Chauvin trial is pictured. Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

‘We still have a lot of work to do’: IU experts reflect on Derek Chauvin trial

Apr 22, 2021 8:04 pm

IU experts reflect on the unprecedented testimonies of fellow police officers against Derek Chauvin.

Attendees of a vigil in honor of those killed April 15 at the FedEx Groud shooting in Plainfield, Indiana, hold signs Saturday at Krannert Park in Indianapolis. "You are missed,” and “No guns, no violence,” the signs read.

What we know about the Indianapolis shooting

Apr 20, 2021 9:18 pm

The suspect, Brandon Scott Hole, had viewed white supremacist content online last year.

Jada Bee presents their products to shoppers at the People's Market on Sept. 26, 2020, in Bloomington. Bee has not actively sought updates on Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin's trial because they want to avoid reliving the trauma of George Floyd's killing.

BLM B-Town says Chauvin’s conviction does not fix problems with policing

Apr 20, 2021 7:19 pm

BLM B-Town identifies deeper systemic issues in policing than highlighted in Chauvin trial.

Derek Chauvin is guilty of murdering George Floyd, jury finds

Apr 20, 2021 5:39 pm

The jury found Chauvin guilty of manslaughter, second-degree murder and third-degree murder.