Crime

BPD: Woman found dead in Bloomington ditch was hit by car, police looking for driver

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The woman who was found dead in a ditch on Sunday near South Walnut Street Pike was hit by a passing car and police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver, according to Bloomington Police Department Captain Ryan Pedigo.

Former IU football player handed more than 2.5 years for Grindr robbery, kidnapping

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A former Indiana University football player accused of kidnapping and robbing a man he met through the dating app, Grindr, was sentenced to more than 2.5 years in prison Tuesday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

IUPD investigating multiple reported electric bike and scooter thefts

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is investigating multiple reported thefts of electric bicycles and electric scooters at several campus locations within the last two weeks, according to an IU Bloomington Crime Notice.

Bloomington man charged with posting threats to IU President, other government officials on X

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A Bloomington man is facing several criminal charges after police say he posted threatening messages targeting IU President Pamela Whitten, former Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, and several other local government officials.

Bedford man arrested on child exploitation charges

By Ashton Hackman · Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

BEDFORD, Ind. (IUSTV News) - An investigation from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) ended in the arrest of a Bedford, Indiana man on child exploitation charges, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP).

Bloomington woman charged with Orange County inmate's death

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024

PAOLI, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington woman is facing charges related to the death of an Orange County inmate in December, according to the Indiana State Police.

Bloomington man handed 3 years in 2022 sexual assault case

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Bloomington man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors in a sexual assault case from July 2022.

IUPD searching for individual wanted in counterfeiting investigation

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is looking for an individual who allegedly used counterfeit money, according to IU Police and Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Woman arrested in connection to shooting death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Friday, Jan. 19, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department arrested a woman Friday on a murder charge, nearly two weeks after a man was found shot to death at a homeless encampment near the Wheeler Mission.

Two jailed for felony meth charges in southern Indiana

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

SPENCER COUNTY, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A three-month investigation ended in the arrests of two Chrisney, Indiana residents for dealing and possessing methamphetamine, according to the Indiana State Police.

Former Indiana University professor arrested on child porn charge

By Ashton Hackman · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A former Indiana University professor was arrested and charged after investigators reportedly found files containing child porn on his Dropbox account.

Federal inmate sentenced to life in prison for murder of fellow inmate at Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

A federal inmate who pled guilty to killing a fellow inmate and attempting to kill another at the Terre Haute Federal Penitentiary has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana.

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A Columbus man was arrested and faces several felony charges after a standoff with the Columbus SWAT team early Thursday morning.

IUPD searching for thieves who snagged packages from Sigma Delta Tau

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is looking for two people who allegedly took several packages from Sigma Delta Tau sorority, according to IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Two separate burglaries reported at Read Hall over winter break

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Indiana University Police Department is investigating two separate burglaries that reportedly occurred at Read Hall over winter break, according to IU Public Safety Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday.

Coroner identifies man fatally shot in Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Monroe County Coroner has identified the man who was found murdered in a homeless encampment Tuesday. BACKGROUND: He was identified as 52-year-old Curtis Butler, of Bloomington. The coroner said the preliminary cause of death was from a gunshot wound, but ...

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter.

Man found shot to death at Bloomington homeless encampment

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - The Bloomington Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night with an apparent gunshot wound in a tent near a homeless shelter. Officers responded to the Wheeler Mission on Westplex Avenue around 1:45 p.m. for a report of a man who had been ...

Trial date set for suspect arrested in November murder

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - A trial date has been set for the man accused of shooting and killing his long-time girlfriend in November at their northern Bloomington home. Bryce Leighton, 34, will face a jury beginning April 1, according to online court records. A final pretrial conference is scheduled ...

The Heisman Trophy is in Bloomington for the 1st Time Thanks to Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza Wins the 2025 Heisman Trophy

Fernando Mendoza sends 4 families affected by M.S on Adidas Shopping Spree

Fernando Mendoza organized four families affected by Multiple Sclerosis at the Adidas Store and gave them $10,000 to shop.

Woman arrested after threatening to bomb the Monroe County Dispatch Center

Police say Star. L Bragg, 49, made two calls to the Bloomington Police Department Records Division on December 10.

IUSTV News - Nov. 18, 2025

Join anchors Charlie Herman and Natalie Kahl.In tonight’s taping:What Hoosiers can expect at the airport after the government shutdown as thousands head home for Thanksgiving… IU football stays undefeated… a Bloomington man is arrested for child sex abuse material… and 27 IU fraternities are barred from hosting events after a string of hazing allegations.

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

The executive orders aim to end what the governor's office labeled as "extreme gender ideology."