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Union City resident Cody A. Griffin told authorities he was “furious” when he struck his 9-month-old son in the head with a baby bottle last week. Griffin, being held in the Randolph County jail under a $5,000 bond, is charged with battery with injury to a child less than 14 years old, a Class D felony carrying a standard 18-month prison term. On Wednesday he received a June 25 trial date in Randolph Superior Court.
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The pending termination of former Anderson police Chief Darron Sparks was not discussed during Thursday’s safety board meeting. Sparks was put on paid administrative leave in late April for allegedly choking a 20-year-old woman inside an interrogation room. At a May 3 safety board meeting, the board voted unanimously in favor of current chief Larry [...]
Muncie police have apprehended the two individuals they believe are responsible for setting at least one of three recent arson fires in the southeast side Industry neighborhood. However, the two alleged arsonists probably won’t do any prison time – They’re both 10 years old. Both youngsters will likely be charged with arson in juvenile court.
In the wake of a 600 percent increase in local storm water fees, Muncie Sanitary District officials say they’re considering ways property owners can reduce their costs. Under consideration are credits toward the bills of people who install retention ponds, “green” roofs or rain gardens. Sanitary district officials have heard a steady number of concerns [...]