Today’s news
Lebanon High School Senior Charged with Felonies in Online Conspiracy
Authorities say the 18-year-old posted sensitive content and personal information of female students on encrypted platforms.

Gary Man Sentenced to 49 Years After Rape Trial
Damian Donaldson, 38, was convicted of 18 charges including rape, attempted rape, and domestic battery.
Indiana Officials Urge Vigilance Against Human Trafficking
Five arrests in Indianapolis highlight ongoing need for public awareness.
Recent news
Mar. 3, 2026
Noblesville Man Charged with Rape of UIndy Student in Dorm
Police say investigation began after student claimed she was drugged and assaulted.
Mar. 2, 2026
Indiana University Student Arrested in Multi-State Child Exploitation Investigation
20-year-old Ashwin Vishwanath Veerappan faces multiple felony charges for distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Feb. 27, 2026
Cedar Lake Man Charged with Multiple Felonies After Cyber Tip
Extensive investigation by Indiana State Police and U.S. Secret Service leads to new charges against Kevin Richard Osika
Feb. 27, 2026
Cedar Lake Man Charged with New Child Molesting Crimes
Suspect had just been sentenced in another case less than two weeks prior
Feb. 27, 2026
Evansville Man Found Guilty of Molesting Child, Threatening Her Life
Jury deliberated for 1.5 hours before convicting Lewis L. Harris on charges of child molesting and intimidation.
Feb. 24, 2026
Bloomington Man Arrested for Alleged Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material
Police say they found multiple images on a media storage device after serving a search warrant.
Feb. 24, 2026
Elwood Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Molesting, Intimidation
Designated as a sexually violent predator, Rady must register as a sex offender for life.
Feb. 23, 2026
LaGrange Man Faces Additional Child Molestation Charges
Zachary Wolf charged with new incident from 2022 while already jailed on prior charges
Feb. 21, 2026
Terre Haute man arrested on child molesting, exploitation charges
Steven E. Ray, 64, faces multiple counts in Hendricks County
Feb. 20, 2026
Gary Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Robbing Sex Worker
Deandre Gardner pleaded guilty to armed robbery in a case involving a victim he met through a 'quick visit' app.
Feb. 18, 2026
Indiana School Employee Charged with Sexually Assaulting Students
Husband allegedly caught wife in bed with 18-year-old student, leading to investigation
Feb. 17, 2026
Indiana High School Secretary Accused of Sexual Relationship with 17-Year-Old Student
Alicia Hughes faces five counts of child seduction and has been removed from duties with students by her employer
Feb. 17, 2026
Indiana Middle School Teacher Arrested for Luring 15-Year-Old Using Dating App
Authorities say Donald Shafer met the teen on Grindr and engaged in sexual acts in his car at a local park.
Feb. 15, 2026
High School Employee Arrested for Sexual Relationship with Student
31-year-old Alicia Hughes charged with five counts of Child Seduction
Feb. 12, 2026
Glendale Man Charged With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Christopher Barnes faces multiple counts related to procuring a minor and indecent exposure
Feb. 12, 2026
Glendale Man Accused of Procuring Indiana Juvenile for Sex, Indecent Exposure
Kentucky State Police arrested the 51-year-old on multiple charges after an investigation by Indiana authorities.
Feb. 10, 2026
Kokomo Man Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
Lyle Sanders faces multiple felony counts after investigators find thousands of illegal images
Feb. 10, 2026
North Vernon Man Accused of Sexual Abuse Against 13-Year-Old
Investigation began after victim gave birth to suspect's child
Feb. 9, 2026
Concerns Raised Over Privacy-Focused Chat App Session After Alleged Misuse
Court documents reveal suspect in Hailey Buzbee case used Session app to communicate with 17-year-old for over a year before her abduction.
Feb. 9, 2026
Gary Man Convicted of Most Charges in Rape Trial
Damian Donaldson, 38, was found guilty of multiple felonies including rape, burglary, and strangulation.