Articles tagged as: Marion County Jail
January 16, 2025
Site of old Marion County Jail to become $78 million Indiana Fever practice facility
Indianapolis’ professional women’s basketball team, the Indiana Fever, announced plans on Thursday to build a $78 million practice facility in the city’s downtown.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Marion County Sheriff seeks $11 million more in funding after staffing issues and future revenue cuts
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s request for an additional $11 million for its 2025 budget represents more than an 8% increase from the previous year.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2022
New development hub brings housing, entertainment
The Cole Motor Redevelopment will take over the site of the old Marion County Jail II.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
Report examines racial disparities in Marion County’s bail system
People of color are disproportionately impacted by Marion County’s bail system, and the disparities are expected to continue under a new state law.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2021
Marion County Sheriff's Office in need of more staff ahead of Community Justice Campus opening
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office wants to hire about 80 more people before a new jail opens at the Community Justice Campus at the end of the year.
Read MoreMay 5, 2021
Advocates Urge End To ICE Detentions At Marion County Jail
A recent event urged policy change on immigration detention in Indianapolis.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
Inmates Injured After Power Outage Hits Jail In Indianapolis
Nearly 30 inmates were injured in falls or fights after a power outage plunged a privately operated jail in Indianapolis into darkness and a backup generator failed to kick on, officials said.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
Move To Stem Drugs At Marion County Jail
A new effort at the Marion County Jail aims to stop drugs from entering the facility via the mail.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2020
Sullivan County Man Fatally Stabbed At Marion County Jail
A Marion County Jail inmate was found fatally stabbed early Saturday, apparently by another inmate, the jail reported.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2020
Marion County Inmate Dies After Alleged Assault By Inmate
A 38-year-old inmate at Marion County Jail has died after alleged assault by another inmate, authorities said Sunday.
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