Articles tagged as: Marion County Prosecutor
May 28, 2020
Drivers Charged In Weekend Hit-And-Run That Killed 3 Teens
Two drivers are facing charges in a weekend collision that killed three teenagers in Indianapolis, prosecutors said Thursday.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Prosecutor Says Office Is Following Public Safety Orders While Continuing As Many Cases As Possible
COVID-19 impacts operations at courts in Marion County. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Prosecutor Ryan Mears about ways his office shifted operations to follow public safety orders and continue as many cases as possible.
Read MoreApril 14, 2020
Charges Announced In Death Of IMPD Officer
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced Tuesday that the man suspected in the April 9 shooting that killed IMPD Officer Breann Leath and seriously injured a second woman will be charged with murder.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020
Marion County Prosecutor Opposes Criminal Justice Proposal At Statehouse
Indiana lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow children as young as 12 years old to be tried as an adult in the criminal justice system.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Prosecutor Expands Expungement And Drivers License Efforts
The Second Chance Workshops give residents an opportunity to connect with attorneys who can help them clear their records.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2020
Bill To Retaliate Against Marion County Prosecutor Dies In Senate
The legislation said if a local prosecutor makes a policy decision not to prosecute certain crimes, the Indiana Attorney General could appoint a special prosecutor to do so and charge the county to pay for it.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2020
Senate Committee Targets Marion County Prosecutor Over Marijuana Cases
A Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that retaliates against Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears over his decision not to prosecute simple marijuana possession.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2019
Program Will Help Parents Behind In Child Support Earn Back Driver's Licenses
The Marion County Prosecutor's Office is offering parents who lost their driver's licenses because they struggled to pay child support an opportunity to get back on the road.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2019
Marion County Prosecutor Explains Marijuana Possession Policy
Shortly after he became interim Marion County Prosecutor, Ryan Mears made it policy to dismiss simple marijuana possession cases. He has since been elected to fulfill Terry Currys term through Dec. 31, 2022.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019
Prosecutor Files First Felony Charge Of Dealing A Controlled Substance Resulting In Death
A state law created in 2018 allows for a 20- to 40-year prison sentence if convicted of dealing a controlled substance, such as fentanyl, that results in death.
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