Crime & Courts

Birthday celebration leads to assault on Saturday

Sunday, June 9,2013 5:45 p.m.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1600 block of North Willis Drive where a woman was allegedly damaging her brother’s pickup truck with a hammer, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Ian Lovan said.

Man assaulted in his apartment by intruder

By Jeff LaFave · Wednesday, June 5,2013 6:40 p.m.

A 68-year-old man was assaulted around 4:30 p.m. Monday when he returned to his apartment on 3000 S. Walnut St.

Sexual assault reported at Motel 6

Wednesday, June 5,2013 5:19 p.m.

Patrons in the Motel 6 complex indicated an “extremely impaired” 37-year-old woman staying in a room. The motel manager went to the room to conduct a welfare check and confirmed the woman was intoxicated and nearly passed-out.

Former Cafe Django employee arrested for attempted burglary

By Jeff LaFave · Tuesday, June 4,2013 12:56 p.m.

A former employee of Café Django was arrested on North Grant Street for trying to break into the business with a sprinkler head Monday night, police said.

Man arrested for strangulation after dispute

By Makenzie Holland · Friday, May 31,2013 4:41 p.m.

A 52 year old man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to strangle his live-in girlfriend, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

BPD investigates report of child molestation

By Makenzie Holland · Friday, May 31,2013 4:36 p.m.

A forensic interview conducted May 29 at Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Center led to statements made by a 10-year-old girl that were indicative of molestation.

Indecent exposure reported

By IDS staff · Wednesday, May 29,2013 6:36 p.m.

A female victim reported indecent exposure on the B-Line Tuesday, May 28.

Arrest made after domestic dispute turns violent

By IDS staff · Monday, May 27,2013 1:19 p.m.

A domestic argument turned violent early Monday morning and resulted in arrests on three preliminary felony charges for a 27-year old man, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Woman attacked while retrieving stolen property

By IDS staff · Monday, May 27,2013 12:48 p.m.

A 27-year old man has been arrested after allegedly attacking a woman who was trying to retrieve stolen property, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Wisniewski charged with reckless homicide

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, May 22,2013 8:18 p.m.

On Friday, May 17, a 55-year-old white female was found dead on an apartment bedroom floor on the 2600 block of N. Walnut St.

Man found dead Monday, ruled suicide

By IDS staff · Tuesday, May 21,2013 12:49 p.m.

The Bloomington Police Department received a complaint at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday from a woman indicating that her ex-husband had gone missing, BPD Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Woman found deceased Friday evening

By IDS staff · Saturday, May 18,2013 4:18 p.m.

A white 55-year-old female was found deceased on an apartment bedroom floor and a male was arrested Friday evening, BPD said.

Male shoots himself upon police arrival at apartment

By IDS staff · Saturday, May 18,2013 4:07 p.m.

Police responded to a call to check on the welfare of a resident late Friday night on the first floor of an apartment building on the 1800 Block of South Walnut Street, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Lucas Tate said.

Arrests made in Motel 6 robbery

By Max McCombs · Friday, May 17,2013 1:05 p.m.

Police have arrested two people in the case of a robbery and strangulation that occurred Wednesday afternoon at a Motel 6 on North Walnut Street, Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Joe Crider said.

12-year-old reportedly made "kill list" of classmates

By IDS staff · Thursday, May 16,2013 12:24 p.m.

Bloomington police officers responded yesterday afternoon to a 12-year-old male who reportedly made a “kill list” of his classmates at Fairview Elementary, BPD Sgt. Joe Crider said.

Former auditor charged with 7 felonies

By Samantha Felix · Monday, May 13,2013 5:45 p.m.

Former Monroe County Auditor Amy Gerstman was charged Monday with six counts of theft and one count of official misconduct for allegedly making personal purchases with a county-issued credit card.

Woman reports 2011 sexual assault to Bloomington police

Sunday, May 12,2013 8:09 p.m.

A 19-year-old female reported on May 9 that she had been sexually assaulted at her west side residence in early April 2011, the Bloomington Police Department said.

January rape reported to BPD

Sunday, May 12,2013 8:08 p.m.

On May 9, a 19-year-old female reported being sexually assaulted in January 2013 at her south side residence, the Bloomington Police Department said.

Car accident leads to marijuana bust

Sunday, May 12,2013 8:06 p.m.

After responding to the scene of a single-car crash, officers found over 30 grams of marijuana in the driver’s backpack, BPD Sgt. Dana Cole said.

Man reportedly stabbed by 70-year-old after altercation

Sunday, May 12,2013 8:05 p.m.

Police responded around 1:50 a.m. Friday to a call from a 29-year-old man who reported being stabbed by a 70-year-old man he knew on the 600 block of East Sherwood Hills Drive, according to the Bloomington Police Department.

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