The two candidates for Marion County Prosecutor, incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears and Republican Cyndi Carrasco, spoke to the public on how they plan to address violent crime, the near-total abortion ban and prosecuting simple possession of marijuana cases, among other topics.

The Indianapolis Fraternal Order of Police announced Monday that the union voted to have “no confidence” in the Marion County prosecutor and the courts system.

Prosecutors said the charges, which can be refiled, were dropped following the deaths of two witnesses, including a woman who told police that Dunn told her he killed the victims.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat, said Friday his office has no plans to prosecute women or doctors over abortions.

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office is looking for teenagers to take part in a paid violence prevention fellowship.

The bill was introduced last month and passed the Senate, but it did not receive a hearing in the House. Under the bill, the attorney general could request an outside special prosecutor be appointed if a county prosecutor refused to “categorically” prosecute certain crimes.

Indiana Senate Republicans have again endorsed a proposal that would empower the state attorney general to seek appointment of special prosecutors to take over criminal cases that local authorities have decided against pursuing.

As a new year begins, community members and law enforcement say more work needs to be done to prevent another record-breaking year.

Cyndi Carrasco joins the race ahead of the May primary and hopes to face incumbent Democrat Ryan Mears in November.

Victims of the Indianapolis FedEx shooting earlier this year may seek damages from the City.