Joe Schroeder

Indianapolis

Assignment Editor and Digital Producer at WXIN-TV (Indianapolis, IN)

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Indy woman charged with arson in connection to recent fires across the city

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis woman has been charged with several felonies in connection with at least two fires in the city over the last few months. Kellie C. Willoughby, 30, was formally charged on Friday with six counts of felony arson and one count of felony criminal recklessness. The Indianapolis Fire Department said the charges are the result of an "extensive, multi-month" investigation by IFD and IMPD.
Docs: Man assaulted woman arriving for work at Greenwood apartment complex

1 week ago | cbs4indy.com | Joe Schroeder

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Indiana inmate still on run after using bathroom break at gas station to escape

1 week ago | newsnationnow.com | Joe Schroeder

(WXIN/WTTV) - An inmate who used a bathroom break to escape police custody while being transported from Nevada to Indiana in 2024 is still on the run, according to local officials. Nicholas D. Rhodes, 37, has been charged in Putnam County with felony escape after allegedly running away from a jail transport car last June. Court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4 detail what led up to Rhodes' arrest and eventual escape.
Illegal immigrant wanted in Indiana for child solicitation stopped at Canadian border

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

(WXIN/WTTV) - A citizen of India illegally living in the United States was recently refused entry into Canada after it was discovered that he was wanted for child solicitation in central Indiana. Gurdev Singh, a 42-year-old male citizen of India, was stopped on May 28 by U.S. Customs officers stationed at the Port of Champlain border crossing while trying to enter Canada. During inspection, CBP found that Singh had an active felony arrest warrant in Hendricks County.
Indiana woman made bombs out of Monster Energy cans, wanted to blow up a high school

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - A southern Indiana woman faces a felony charge after police say she made various homemade explosives, including bombs made with Monster Energy cans. Ahnna I. Tipton, 19, faces a possession of a destructive device charge after being arrested Thursday in Evansville. The charge stems from alleged explosive devices police found while Tipton was at the hospital. The Evansville Police Department says an officer transported Tipton to St. Vincent Hospital for an evaluation.
Man assaulted woman arriving for work at Greenwood apartment complex

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

GREENWOOD, Ind. - A Greenwood man faces a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a woman as she arrived for work at his apartment complex, hours after aggressively asking another employee for sex. Kushal Patel, 36, was arrested last week and officially charged Thursday with felony criminal confinement, battery and intimidation. The charges stem from an alleged attack on May 21 at an unidentified apartment complex, according to police reports.
Inmate who escaped in 2024 still on the run

1 week ago | fox8.com | Joe Schroeder

(WXIN/WTTV) — An inmate who used a bathroom break to escape police custody while being transported from Nevada to Indiana in 2024 is still on the run, according to local officials. Nicholas D. Rhodes, 37, has been charged in Putnam County with felony escape after allegedly running away from a jail transport car last June. Court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4 detail what led up to Rhodes’ arrest and eventual escape. Arrest in Vegas, transport arrangedAn arrest warrant was issued for Rhodes on Sept.
New Castle funeral home employee stole payments from grieving families

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

NEW CASTLE, Ind. - An ex-New Castle funeral home employee faces over 30 criminal charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars in payments from grieving families. Joshua H. Silvers, 44, was arrested and charged last week in Henry County with 31 counts of theft, forgery and fraud. Police say Silvers stole more than $172,000 in payments from customers while working at Rose City Funeral Home in New Castle.
Indiana inmate still on the run after using bathroom break at gas station to escape jail transport

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

(WXIN/WTTV) - An inmate who used a bathroom break to escape police custody while being transported from Nevada to Indiana in 2024 is still on the run, according to local officials. Nicholas D. Rhodes, 37, has been charged in Putnam County with felony escape after allegedly running away from a jail transport car last June. Court documents obtained by FOX59/CBS4 detail what led up to Rhodes' arrest and eventual escape. Arrest in Vegas, transport arrangedAn arrest warrant was issued for Rhodes on Sept.
SPARK on the Circle returning to downtown Indy in 2025

1 week ago | fox59.com | Joe Schroeder

INDIANAPOLIS - SPARK on the Circle will be back yet again this year on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Organizers announced Tuesday that the 2025 season will kick off this Saturday, May 31 and run through Sept. 28. This year, SPARK will again temporarily close vehicular traffic in the northwest area of Monument Circle to provide a space that includes synthetic turf, food and beverages and free daily events such as live music, artist activations and games.