Articles tagged as: hate crime
October 14, 2021
Law enforcement says more people are reporting hate crimes than ever before
The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently released data which showed there were 186 hate crimes reported in Indiana in 2020, more than double the amount that was reported the previous year.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2021
Prosecutor's Office Launches Hate Crime Hotline
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has a new non-emergency hotline for citizens to report hate crimes.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Swastika Found Inside University Of Indianapolis Dorm Room
University of Indianapolis officials say both students moving into the room were relocated to guarantee their safety.
Read MoreJune 3, 2019
2 Charged In Vandalism Of Northwestern Indiana Church
Police say the interior of Faith United Church of Christ in Hammond sustained significant damage.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2019
Women's March Focuses on Marginalized Voices, Legislation
More than one hundred people rallied in the freezing rain on Saturday for the third annual Women's March in Indianapolis.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018
Swastika Graffiti Found In Restroom At Pike High School
Pike Township officials say the incidents may be criminal mischief but aren't believed to be hate crimes.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2018
Hundreds Gather In Synagogue Days After Anti-Semitic Vandalism
Hundreds of residents from various backgrounds gathered in a Carmel synagogue Monday night in a show of solidarity and support.
Read MoreJune 5, 2017
Black Legislative Caucus Meetings To Address Food Deserts, Hate Crimes
The town halls will start June 17 in Indianapolis and wrap up Aug. 19 in Gary, with intermediate stops in Terre Haute, Evansville, South Bend, Fort Wayne and Lafayette.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2017
Hate Crimes Bill Dies On Senate Floor Without Vote
Indiana is one of five states without a hate crimes law. That will continue for at least another year.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
Senate Committee Votes In Favor Of Hate Crimes Legislation
The bill would allow the courts to impose harsher sentences for crimes motivated by hate.
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