Indiana State Police Trooper Struck and Killed During Pursuit in Hendricks County
***UPDATE***
Two individuals were arrested and incarcerated in the Hendricks County Jail early this morning in connection with the incident yesterday evening which claimed the life of Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron N. Smith. Eddie P. Jones, Jr., 18 years of age from Sikeston, Missouri, who was driving the stolen 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has been preliminarily charged with Murder, a Level 1 Felony.
The adult passenger, DeMareon L. Curry, 19 years of age from Sikeston, Missouri has been preliminarily charged with Auto Theft, a Level 5 Felony. A 15-year-old female, who was listed as a missing person from Missouri will be turned over to authorities from that state later today. She is not being charged in connection with this incident.
As this investigation continues to move forward, the Hendricks County Prosecutor will make the final determination of these preliminary charges and will review the potential for additional criminal charges.
Bars in Broad Ripple discuss closing early in the aftermath of gun violence
Several Broad Ripple bar owners have agreed to close by 1am, effective immediately and until further notice, according to a statement by the Broad Ripple Village Association. The Release mentioned that they wish to, “help law enforcement in the area by eliminating any overbearing entertainment atmosphere that often attracts guests to the Village, many with no intention of patronizing the open establishments”
The action was sparked by a shooting incident over the weekend in which 3 were killed and another critically injured. The shooting occuredaround 2:30am on Sunday morning at the 800 block of Broad Ripple Avenue, near Carrollton Avenue, where the 4 victims were found.
The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified the three people who were killed as: Tywain Henning, 24; Kaleyia Preer, 22; and Christopher Lee Wilson Jr., 19.
A 21-year-old, unidentified woman who was shot was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover.
Police seek any information from the public relating to the incident.
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Shared by City of Bloomington Utilities
City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) published their annual drinking water quality report, providing information about local drinking water quality, data from tests conducted the previous year, and contact information for any questions or concerns. The 2023 report details 13 contaminants detected in Bloomington’s drinking water during 2022, such as disinfectant byproducts (DBPs), lead, and copper. Bloomington’s drinking water met all federal standards for safe drinking water. More than 65 additional potential contaminants were tested for and not detected, and thus are not listed in the report. Interested persons can find the report at bloomington.in.gov/water-quality-report.pdf.
As part of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires community water systems to deliver a Consumer Confidence Report, also known as an annual drinking water quality report, to their customers. In addition to the annual report, the City updates data about drinking water at its Open Data Portal. Datasets include current and historic information about lead and copper, organic matter, and DBPs. In all, the site comprises 15 datasets relating to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater including those tracking plant energy consumption, sanitary sewer overflows, and the results of the COVID-19 monitoring program CBU has participated in since August 2020, among other information.
This Week in Hoosier History
1937 Joseph P. Allen, Ameri- can NASA astronaut (STS-5, STS 51A), born in Crawfordsville, on June 27th.
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