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An Anderson man has been charged in U.S. District Court with a single count of health care fraud, for allegedly bilking Indiana Medicaid out of nearly $1 million. U.S. District Attorney Timothy M. Morrison announced the charge on Monday, accusing Dennis M. Lennartz of fraudulently billing the Medicaid program of $965,000. Lennartz has not been arrested. He will make an initial court appearance Jan. 20 in federal court in Indianapolis.
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A Muncie woman is the target of a criminal investigation into allegations that she stole financial aid money. 43-year-old Tina Byrd already faces charges stemming from the death of a four-month-old baby who was in her care when he died unexpectedly in January.
The employee who shot up a state office in portage is scheduled to appear in court today for an initial hearing. The shooting happened Friday at the Indiana department of workforce development office. 60-year-old Edgar Tillery faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted on all charges.
A three-vehicle crash on I-465 on the north side of Indianapolis shut down all eastbound lanes of traffic. State police say the interstate remained closed until after 9 p.m. while repairs are made to the roadway, which was damaged in the crash.