Articles tagged as: Marion County Prosecutor
March 27, 2023
Fewer criminal charges are being filed in Marion County, but racial disparities persist
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has significantly decreased the amount of charges it has filed in recent years – but Black and Hispanic populations are still disproportionately impacted.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2023
People behind on child support can regain driver's license under prosecutor’s office program
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will continue a program this year that helps people who are behind on child support payments get their driver's license reinstated.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2022
Democrats sweep Marion County contests in midterm election
Democrat Ryan Mears was re-elected Marion County Prosecutor in the 2022 midterm election.
The race was among four contested municipal races, including clerk, sheriff and recorder. The races for Marion County auditor and assessor were uncontested.
Read MoreThe race was among four contested municipal races, including clerk, sheriff and recorder. The races for Marion County auditor and assessor were uncontested.
October 21, 2022
Meet the candidates running for Marion County Prosecutor
Two individuals contend for the position of Marion County Prosecutor: Republican candidate Cyndi Carrasco and incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022
Marion County Prosecutor candidates discuss homicide rate and abortion law during public forum
The two candidates for Marion County Prosecutor, incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears and Republican Cyndi Carrasco, spoke to the public on how they plan to address violent crime, the near-total abortion ban and prosecuting simple possession of marijuana cases, among other topics.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
Indianapolis FOP votes ‘no confidence’ in Marion County prosecutor, courts system
The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police announced Monday that the union voted to have “no confidence” in the Marion County prosecutor and the courts system.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2022
Charges dropped against Indiana man in 2015 killings of four
Prosecutors said the charges, which can be refiled, were dropped following the deaths of two witnesses, including a woman who told police that Dunn told her he killed the victims.
Read MoreJune 26, 2022
Marion County prosecutor won’t file charges over abortions
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat, said Friday his office has no plans to prosecute women or doctors over abortions.
Read MoreApril 26, 2022
Marion County Prosecutor's Office extends youth violence prevention fellowship to younger teens
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is looking for teenagers to take part in a paid violence prevention fellowship.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Senate bill that would allow state AG to intervene at county level dies
The bill was introduced last month and passed the Senate, but it did not receive a hearing in the House. Under the bill, the attorney general could request an outside special prosecutor be appointed if a county prosecutor refused to “categorically” prosecute certain crimes.
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