Man stabbed in Bloomington’s Westside Kroger parking lot
Curtis Martin has been arrested on several accounts after he allegedly stabbed an unidentified man after a struggle for a knife occurred around 11pm on Monday, in the parking lot of the Kroger supermarket on South Liberty Drive, in Bloomington. The unidentified victim stated that he waited in the parking lot to oversee the protection of his vehicle as his family members went inside the store to shop. Martin is believed to have approached the man and presented a knife from a bag he was carrying. The two men soon fought over the knife, and Martin is said to have stabbed the man in his abdomen.
Martin fled from the scene into a wooded area, but Police were able to find him with the assistance of the K9 unit. Martin was apprehended and later, booked into the Monroe County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, battery with a deadly weapon, and resisting law enforcement. Martin also has outstanding warrants for possession of methamphetamine and carrying a handgun without a license.
There is no update as to the condition of the victim, but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The Baxter pharmaceutical company, which is located nearby where the incident took place, is reported to have gone into lockdown protocol while Martin was being sought, after fleeing the scene.
*Criminal Defendents are presumed innocent unless and until convicted by a court of law
City of Bloomington regulates downtown scooter use
Direct message from the Office of Mayor John Hamilton:
“Following the recent tragic death of an IU student in August and mounting late-night injuries related to scooter use, the City of Bloomington has directed all scooter companies operating in Bloomington to limit scooter operating hours to 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily beginning this Thursday at 11pm. Scooters will not be available between the hours of 11pm to 5am daily through the winter months. These hours may be adjusted based on outcomes.
Protect yourself and others while using a scooter:
- You must be 18 to ride.
- Protect your head by wearing a helmet.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
- Use caution and follow local safety and traffic laws–follow all traffic rules including street signs, traffic lights, and stop signs.
- Travel in bike lanes or roads unless otherwise directed.
- Ride only 1 person per scooter at a time.Do not text and ride.
- Be mindful of potentially dangerous surface conditions (uneven surfaces, wet or slippery conditions, debris, grass clippings).
- Don’t block sidewalks, curb cuts, access ramps, doors, bus stops, or traffic at any time.
- Parking a scooter on a sidewalk will limit accessibility, so look for off-sidewalk parking.
- When parking, keep the scooter or bike upright and avoid uneven surfaces like gravel or steep inclines.”
City of Bloomington King Commission seeks nominees for Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award
The City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission (https://bton.in/nViK5) is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award. The award recognizes and affirms those who have made significant contributions in the areas of race relations, justice, and human rights and is presented annually at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration in January.
Nominations must be made online at bloomington.in.gov/mlk-legacy-award by November 30. Nominees should be Monroe County residents, businesses, or advocacy groups of at least one year, and must have been involved in making tangible and meaningful contributions to the improvement of community conditions and the advancement of race relations, racial justice, or human rights causes. Recent winners of the Legacy Award include Jeanetta Nelms, Marvin Q. Jones, David Hummons, Bloomington United, Nicole Griffin, the Indiana University Office of Diversity Education, the Rev. E. D. Butler, the Banneker History Project, Elizabeth Mitchell, the Monroe County Racial Justice Task Force, and Guy and Connie Loftman.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission seeks to promote and celebrate Dr. King’s birthday and promote the acceptance of diversity in the community. The commission sponsors events and programs to commemorate the annual federal holiday including a volunteer service day initiative “A Day ON! Not a Day Off,” the “40 Days of Peace” Pledge, the King Legacy Award, and the annual community-wide King Birthday Celebration. The Commission also sponsors events throughout the year that promote justice, racial harmony, and equal opportunity.
For more information, please contact Special Projects Coordinator Michael Shermis at mlk@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3471.
This Week in Hoosier History
1928 – Daisy Riley Lloyd was born in Kansas. She attended Howard University and went on to receive her doctorate at Purdue University. In Indiana, she became a leader in desegregation and community improvement. In 1965, she became the first African American woman elected to the Indiana General Assembly.
Follow us on Facebook
For more local news . . .
Check out our archived episodes of What’s Happenin’ and Talkin’ Sports with Nick Jenkinson here