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IMPD Homicide detectives are investigating a triple homicide on the city’s east side

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Thursday, June 1, 2017, 3:42 PM

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives investigate after three people were found deceased in a home on the city’s east side.

On June 1, 2017, just before 10:00 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 1800 block of Forsythia Drive reference a person down. When officers arrived they found three individuals who were deceased inside the residence. Homicide detectives were called and they immediately began investigating this case.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances of what lead up to this incident. The cause of death will be determined by the Marion County Coroner’s Office. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency were called to process the crime scene for possible forensic evidence. Detectives are looking for a Red 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo bearing Indiana license plate number: 328AES which was taken from the home of the homicide. The detectives have not released any additional details to include possible suspect descriptions. The decedent’s names will be available through the Marion County Coroner’s Office once proper next-of-kin notification has been made.

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SOURCE:  Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

DeWayne Sisk, 34, and Rachel Brickley, 24, Arrested for Suspected Carjacking

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Thursday, June 1, 2017, 9:28 AM

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Southwest District officers apprehend suspected carjackers after finding them at a nearby gas station.

June 1, 2017, just after 2:00 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Southwest District were sent to the 200 block of South Warman Avenue on the report of carjacking resulting in injury. Officers quickly arrived and found the victim 26-year-old Shane Gebhart on the front porch of a house bleeding. The victim was suffering from lacerations to his face and was covered in blood.

The victim told officers that the suspect 34-year-old DeWayne Sisk and 24-year-old Rachel Brickley was sitting with him in the alley of 200 South Warman Avenue when suspect DeWayne Sisk starting hitting the victim with the butt of a handgun causing the before mentioned injuries. The victim jumped out of his vehicle and ran to the house where officers found him.

Responding officers broadcast a description of the victim’s vehicle and suspects. IMPD Officer Cook found the vehicle at nearby Marathon gas station in the 3400 block of West Morris Street with a male matching the suspect’s description sitting inside the vehicle. Officers approached the vehicle and verified the vehicle’s license plate. Officers Cook and King also found the female suspect inside the gas station buying a drink. Officers quickly detained both suspects without incident.

After being questioned by detectives both suspects were arrested for robbery and transported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to the Aressetee Processing Center for processing.

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Please note that suspect Rachel Brickley’s booking photo is not yet available.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Jonathan McGee, 27, Arrest in the shooting death of 18-year-old Brittany McNew

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 5:51 PM

UPDATE:

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives have made an arrest in the shooting death of 18-year-old Brittany McNew, who was pregnant at the time of her death on May 4, 2017.

27-year-old Jonathan McGee was in-custody in Johnson County on an unrelated warrant when IMPD Homicide detectives filed for and were granted a warrant for his arrest on murder and attempted murder charges. The warrant was served and McGee will be transferred to Marion County on those charges at a later time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

*Note: The attached unrelated booking photo is that of the suspect, Jonathan McGee

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UPDATE:

INDIANAPOLIS – Brittany McNew, 18, died today at Eskenazi Hospital as a result of injuries sustained during a shooting in the 3400 block of W Michigan Street.

There are no suspects at this time. Homicide Detectives continue to investigate and talk to witnesses.

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INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a female in critical condition on the city’s southwest side.

Shortly after 9:15 am on May 4, 2017, officers with IMPD were dispatched to the 3400 Block of W Michigan Street on the report of a person shot. When officers arrived they located an adult female who was struck by gunfire. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) responded to the scene and transported the victim to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.

Because of the serious nature of the injuries, Homicide Detectives responded and began investigating the case. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting possible forensic evidence. At this time, detectives are trying to gather information on possible suspects and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Robert Dew, Julius Willis & Oktober Robinson, all 18, Arrested on Numerous Charges

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 1:07 PM

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery Coordination Unit detectives, along with FBI Special Agents, execute a search warrant that leads to the confiscation of numerous narcotics, substantial amount of cash, and three arrests.

On May 29, 2017, detectives with the Robbery Coordination Unit and FBI Special Agents move used tried and true investigative techniques to move in on a wanted suspect that was connected with the “MOB” responsible for numerous pharmacy robberies in Marion County. The target, 18-year-old Julius Willis, had a federal arrest warrant stemming from charges of the “MOB” takedown on May 23, 2017.

During Willis’ arrest, detectives noticed a strong odor of suspected marijuana coming from the apartment. A search warrant was obtained and executed by detectives. Detectives detained 18-year-old Robert Dew and 18-year-old Oktober Robinson. A search by detectives and agents recovered 8 semiautomatic handguns of different calibers. An AK47 and AR15 rifle were also recovered. Out of the 10 recovered firearms, 4 of them were listed as stolen. Approximately $16k and an undisclosed amount of cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, pills, and marijuana was also recovered.

Robert Dew and Oktober Robinson were arrested on various gun and narcotics charges. Julius Willis was arrested on a federal warrant. All three were later transported to the Arrestee Processing Center for booking. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case for filing of federal narcotic and gun charges.

IMPD continues to urge anyone with information on criminal activity to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

*Note: The attached unrelated booking photo is that of the suspect, Robert Dew. Booking photos for Julius Willis and Oktober Robinson are unavailable.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Anthony Jones, 25, Arrested in Connection to May 22 Sexual Assaults Downtown

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 1:04 PM

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Sex Crime detectives announced the apprehension of wanted suspect, 25-year-old Anthony Jones, for two incidents involving sexual assault, that occurred on May 22, 2017, in the downtown Indianapolis area.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office located Jones during a traffic stop just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Jones was immediately taken into custody on an active warrant for the incidents that occurred on May 22, 2017. He was later transported to the Arrestee Processing Center for booking.

The IMPD would like to thank the MCSO for their efforts in locating and arresting Jones. The IMPD would also like to thank our Media Partners and Community members for raising awareness and their efforts. Thank you!

*NOTE: An updated booking photo will not be available till further notice

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Thursday, May 25, 2017, 5:03 PM

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Sex Crime detectives have identified 25-year-old Anthony Jones, as wanted in connection with two alleged sexual battery cases that occurred in the downtown Indianapolis area on 05/22/2017.

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Just after 9 a.m. on 05/22/2017, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 400 block of E Market St on reports of a sexual battery that had just occurred. Responding officers met with the female victim who stated that she had been inappropriately touched by a male suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Anthony Jones, while going to her residence. The suspect had fled the area after the alleged incident.

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Just before 11 a.m. on 05/22/2017, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 100 block of N New Jersey St on reports of a sexual assault. Responding officers met with the female victim who advised that she had been sexually assaulted. The suspect fled the area after the incident.

Sex Crime detectives began aggressively investigating and found the two cases to be related. After gathering sufficient evidence, detectives and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office filed for a warrant and which was granted. The charges on the warrant range from intimidation to rape. If you see the suspect, do not approach, dial 911 immediately.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at (317)262.TIPS(8477). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous. This release may be updated as more information becomes available.

*Note: The attached, unrelated, booking photo is that of the suspect, Anthony Jones

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IMPD Investigating Shooting Death Near Crown Hill

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017, 8:45 AM

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man in the 1100 block of Congress Avenue.

Just before 2:00 a.m., May 30, 2017, officers were sent to the 1100 block of Congress Avenue for a person shot. When officers arrived, they found a 39-year-old male lying in the street suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition where despite best life-saving efforts of medical professionals the victim was subsequently pronounced dead. Please contact the Marion County Corner’s Office to obtain the victim’s name.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and continue to canvass the area for additional information.

Anyone with information is asked to call IMPD Homicide Detective G. Toms at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or TIPS. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Desmond Scruggs, 38, Arrested After Search Warrant Served

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Monday, May 22, 2017, 8:07 PM

On May 5, 2017, just after 3:45 p.m., SWAT officers made a dynamic entry inside the house. As SWAT officers were entering the house, a male subject was observed by SWAT team members diving out of the back window of the residence and running east through the yards. After a short pursuit, the subject was apprehended by uniformed officers a couple blocks away and brought back to the target residence. 38-year-old Desmond Scruggs was the subject identified and also the target of the investigation.

Detectives seized the following items from the house:

• 2 handguns
• Drug paraphernalia and packaging materials
• 1/2 ounce of suspected cocaine
• Digital scales with cocaine residue
• 1 tablet of hydrocodone
• 7 tablets of oxycodone
• 4 tablets of methadone
• 1.1181 grams of marijuana
• 1.1755 grams of concentrated THC wax
• $4,824 dollars of U.S. Currency

When interviewed, he stated that the guns and the property inside the residence belonged to him. He also admitted to knowing that he was not allowed to have guns due to being a serious violent felon. Scruggs has been identified as a known gang member. He has prior convictions for Criminal Confinement, Armed Robbery, Possession of Narcotics x2, Domestic Battery, and Trespass. Scruggs was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Resisting Law Enforcement by Fleeing, Possession Of Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent, Dealing Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, and Dealing in a Controlled Substance. He was transported to the Arrestee Processing Center to be processed. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the investigative findings to make a charging decision.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Oluwadayomi Epenusi, 66, Fatally Shot on Saturday

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Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10:00 AM

On May 20, 2017, just after 1:41 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were sent to the 6000 block of Beachview Drive reference shots fired. When officers arrived, they found no one.

An hour later officers were called to the Eskenazi Hospital for a man who had been shot in the 6000 block of Beachview Drive.

66-year-old Oluwadayomi Epenusi had suffered from at least one gunshot wound. Despite the best life-saving efforts of medical professionals at the hospital, the victim died during surgery. Homicide detectives were called and they immediately began investigating this case.

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency has processed the crime scene for possible forensic evidence. Detectives have not yet released any additional details to include possible suspect descriptions.

Detectives urge anyone with information to call the Homicide Branch at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Briana Wilson, 27, Arrested in April Murder of Maurice Martinez, 28

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UPDATE – Friday, May 19, 2017, 9:45 PM

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives make an arrest in the shooting death of 28-year-old Maurice Martinez that occurred on April 29, 2017.

On May 19, 2017, Homicide Detectives filed for an arrest warrant on 27-year-old Briana Wilson for murder. Briana Wilson was later located and arrested on the warrant. She was later transported to the Arrestee Processing Center for booking.

 

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Saturday, April 29, 2017, 9:19 AM

INDIANAPOLIS- Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s southeast side.

Just before 4:00 a.m., on 4.29.17 officers with IMPD were dispatched to the 1700 block of Portage Court reference a person shot. When officers arrived they located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers called for the assistance of Indianapolis EMS personnel who responded to the scene and transported the male to Eskenazi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Homicide detectives responded and began investigating the case. The Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency responded to assist with identifying and collecting possible forensic evidence. At this time, detectives believe this shooting resulted from a disturbance, the other two occupants of the residence were transported to the Homicide Office for questioning. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will make identification after next of kin has been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

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Christopher Zinn, 45, Arrested in 2016 Road Rage Shooting of Reginald Hendricks, 25

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Friday, May 19, 2017, 4:30 PM

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department detectives have arrested 45-year-old Christopher Zinn for the shooting that killed 25-year-old Reginald Hendricks in 2016.

Members of IMPD’s Violent Crimes Unit picked up the suspect May 19, 2017, around 1:00 p.m. and brought him to IMPD Headquarters for questioning. After being questioned by homicide detectives, the suspect was arrested on a preliminary charge of murder. The suspect was transported to the Arrestee Processing Center by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for processing. The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office will review the investigative findings for charging decision.

Detectives would like to express their appreciation for all the tips and information they received in this case. This case serves as another vivid example of the commitment that our detectives continue to investigate archived cases when information becomes available.

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Friday, December 2, 2016, 3:54 PM

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department forensic sketch artist have completed and homicide detectives release a composite sketch of a person of interest reference the unfortunate and untimely death of 25-year-old Reginald Hendricks after a road rage incident on November 14, 2016.

Investigators are confident that someone in our community can help identify the depicted man. If you know the identity of the person depicted in the sketch, please call the Homicide Office at (317) 327. 3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262.8477 or TIPS. Information shared via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous and confidential.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 9:04 AM

INDIANAPOLIS – Investigators with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a homicide after a man is shot and later dies at the hospital.

On November 14, 2016, just after 10:00 a.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were sent to the 1000 block of East Michigan Street reference a person shot. When officers arrived they found the victim, later identified as 25-year-old Reginald Hendricks, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. EMS crews transported the victim to Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately and tragically detectives were notified on 11/28/16 that the victim, Reginald Hendricks, succumb to his injuries while at the hospital.

According to witnesses, detectives believe that a 2014 or newer model 4 door Nissan Altima with chrome door handles that was being driven by a white male with short reddish brown hair and full scraggly beard is the suspect’s vehicle. According to witnesses the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal confrontation just before the victim was shot by the suspect. Detectives are hopeful that someone has information about the vehicle or information about this incident.

IMPD urges anyone with information to call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or TIPS. Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

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SOURCE: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department