Articles tagged as: Marion County Prosecutor
May 2, 2024
Prosecutor's office announces increased enforcement for fentanyl dealers linked to overdose deaths
The Marion County Prosecutor’s office announced three charges this week for dealing controlled substances that resulted in death. Officials say they intend to file more of these charges to deter dealers.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Environmental approach to crime reduction offered to Marion County residents
A program that teaches groups how to create spaces that promote safety and reduce crime is open to Marion County residents.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2023
Marion County grand jury indicts two IMPD officers for shooting Anthony Maclin
A Marion County grand jury indicted two Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers Friday for the shooting of Anthony Maclin, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced Friday.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
Prosecutor seeks death penalty for man charged with killing Marion County sheriff’s deputy
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced Thursday it will seek the death penalty for a man charged in the killing of Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm this week.
Read MoreMarch 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.
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