Douglas Walker

Indianapolis, Muncie

Veteran Hoosier journalist. Report on crime & justice, odd behavior and absurd events. Muncie is my favorite place. Love it warts and all, eyes wide open.

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Articles

Crews continue work to restore power in Muncie and East Central Indiana

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — A storm with wind gusts that reportedly exceeded 70 mph left thousands of utility customers in and near Muncie without power. The storm — which moved through Delaware County on the late afternoon of Wednesday, June 18 — resulted in uprooted trees, downed limbs and damaged power lines. Jeff Stanley, chief deputy for the Delaware County Sheriff's Department, said he had received no reports of injuries.
Work continues to restore power in and near Muncie in wake of storm

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — A storm with wind gusts that reportedly exceeded 70 mph left thousands of utility customers in and near Muncie without power. The storm — which moved through Delaware County on the late afternoon of Wednesday, June 18 — resulted in uprooted trees, downed limbs and damaged power lines. Utility workers — including these on Port Avenue, north of Hoyt Avenue, on the morning of Thursday, June 19 — were working on power restoration efforts in the Muncie area.
Muncie police investigate man's fatal shooting; suspect in custody

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — Muncie police are investigating a local man's fatal shooting. According to Melissa Criswell, a deputy chief for the Muncie Police Department, emergency dispatchers at 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, received a report of a shooting at a home in the 1700 block of East Centennial Avenue. Police and Muncie Fire Department emergency medical personnel found a 39-year-old man at that location who had been shot.
Muncie dad held after two children, barefoot and without pants, found 2 miles from home

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

Two young children were found walking alone, over two miles from their Muncie home, early Tuesday morning. The children, ages 3 and 8, were found wet, shoeless, and without pants. MUNCIE, IN — A Muncie man was arrested on suspicion of neglect after two of his children, ages 8 and 3, were found walking along Country Club Road — more than two miles from their home — during the pre-dawn hours.
'No Kings' protests happened across Indiana on June 14, 2025. What happened?

1 week ago | indystar.com | Cate Charron |Marissa Meador |Andrew Hughes |Joseph Dits |Douglas Walker |Houston Harwood

Mass protests took place in cities across Indiana as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. The movement focuses on actions of President Donald Trump's administration that protesters believe are authoritarian and threaten democracy, including tariffs, immigration policy, spending cuts and reproductive rights. Here's a look at what happened around the state.
Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protesters hold rally on downtown Muncie bridge

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

Hundreds protested against Donald Trump's presidency in Muncie as part of a nationwide "No Kings" protest on his birthday. Protesters voiced concerns about Trump's policies, particularly regarding immigration and his perceived authoritarianism. MUNCIE, IN — It was an active Saturday morning in Muncie. The morning of June 14 saw the grand opening of the city's new skatepark at Westside Park.
Police now believe Muncie man killed in crash was wearing seat belt

2 weeks ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — Muncie police now believe a local man killed in a June 3 traffic accident was wearing a seat belt. In the wake of the crash — at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Bunch boulevards — investigators said David M. Flye, 69, had apparently not been wearing a seat belt. Flye was a passenger in a SUV that was southbound on MLK when a Nissan Rogue that was westbound on Bunch pulled into its path.
Investigation leads to multiple neglect counts against Muncie parents

3 weeks ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — More than three months after they were arrested, two Muncie residents have been charged with multiple counts of neglecting their children. Melody Rose Greenwood, 39, and Adam Jon Greenwood, 36, were each charged Thursday in Delaware Circuit Court 4 with 13 felony charges: neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal confinement, battery on a person under the age of 14 years old and 10 counts of neglect of a dependent.
City 'withdraws' job of Muncie EMS chief in wake of arrest

3 weeks ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — Mayor Dan Ridenour's administration has announced Wesley B. Miller is no longer the chief of emergency medical services for the city. In a news release issued on Wednesday, June 4, city officials said Miller's appointment as EMS chief "has been withdrawn.""This decision has been made in the best interest of the department and the community it serves," the release said. Miller, 35, of Eaton, had been placed on administrative leave after his arrest on May 27.
Delaware County coroners seek help finding survivors of deceased local man

3 weeks ago | thestarpress.com | Douglas Walker

MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County coroner's office has asked for the public’s help in finding family members of a Muncie man who died recently. Chief Deputy Coroner Gary Vannatta is looking for survivors of Byron Gene Hawkins, 64, who was found deceased at his home in the 4000 block of North Everett Road on May 17. The chief deputy coroner said efforts to find family members of Hawkins have been unsuccessful.