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10/31/2026

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10/30/2026

Indiana State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash Following Pursuit Into Madison County

Pendleton, IN - The Indiana State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle following a pursuit initiated by Greenfield Police Department in the late hours on Wednesday, October, 28, 2026.

Just before 9:00 p.m., an officer with the Greenfield Police Department initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle that traveled northbound on State Road 9 into Madison County. The pursuit continued northbound onto State Road 67.

Preliminary Investigation indicates the motorcycle made contact with another northbound vehicle on State Road 67 near Ridge Lane, causing the motorcyclist to lose control. The motorcycle then struck the rear of a separate northbound vehicle. Both the motorcycle and its rider left the roadway and landed in the ditch.

Officers at the scene checked the rider, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. While checking the rider, the motorcycle began to catch fire. Officers were able to extinguish the fire at the scene.

The identity of the rider is not being released pending family notification.

No other injuries were reported among the occupants of the other vehicles or the officers involved.

The Indiana State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Additional information will be released as it becomes available

10/28/2026

Anderson Woman Convicted on Six Felony Counts in Property Fraud Case

ANDERSON, Ind. — A Madison County jury has found Malaika Bell, 52, of Anderson, guilty of six felony offenses stemming from a case involving allegedly forged property documents connected to her late mother’s estate.

According to information released by the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office, the verdict was returned Wednesday, October 27, 2026, in Madison County Circuit Court 3.

Bell was convicted of the following offenses:

* Count 1: Theft, a Level 5 felony
* Count 2: Fraud, a Level 5 felony
* Count 3: Forgery, a Level 6 felony
* Count 4: Obstruction of Justice, a Level 6 felony
* Count 5: Obstruction of Justice, a Level 6 felony
* Count 6: Obstruction of Justice, a Level 6 felony

Background of the Case

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Anderson Police Department, the investigation began after Kenyatta Carter reported concerns about property documents associated with the estate of her mother, Willie Mae May.

Investigators were told that documents concerning the property, including a warranty deed and an affidavit of survivorship, had been prepared and purportedly signed on June 21, 2022. The affidavit alleges that Bell forged her mother’s signature to place the deed in Bell’s name.

The investigation also examined whether May was physically capable of signing the documents at the time. According to the affidavit, medical records indicated that May was receiving hospice care and was described as minimally responsive and unable to communicate during a June 17, 2022, visit, four days before the documents were dated.

The affidavit further states that investigators reviewed handwriting samples and spoke with individuals connected to the preparation and notarization of the documents.

The probable cause affidavit reflects the allegations and investigative findings presented during the investigation. The jury’s guilty verdict establishes Bell’s criminal convictions on the six counts listed above.

Sentencing Scheduled for November

Following the verdict, Judge Andrew Hopper remanded Bell into the custody of the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

Sentencing is scheduled for November 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Bell faces a maximum possible sentence of 22 years, according to the prosecutor’s office. The actual sentence will be determined by the court.

The State’s case was presented by Deputy Prosecutors Gina Koorsen and Jon Jones. The investigation was conducted by Detective Travis Thompson of the Anderson Police Department.

This case highlights the serious legal consequences that can result from the falsification of legal documents and fraudulent activity involving property and estates.

Source: Madison County Prosecutor’s Office and the Anderson Police Department probable cause affidavit.

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10/26/2026

Brief Summary: On October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:59 a.m., officers with the Anderson Police Department responded to a serious two-vehicle crash near the intersection of West 53rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Preliminary information indicates that one vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal while traveling southbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when it was struck from behind by another southbound vehicle.

A female passenger in the stopped vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being flown to an Indianapolis hospital for further treatment. The driver of that vehicle sustained minor injuries and was treated and released. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured.

Due to the severity of the crash, members of the Anderson Police Department Crash Team responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. No signs of impairment were observed at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

10/19/2026

Anderson, IN— On October 8, 2026, officers with the Anderson Police Department
responded to a report of a burglary at a local business in the 2200 block of East 4th
Street.

The case was turned over to detectives with the Anderson Police Department Criminal
Investigations Division, who are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the
individual shown in the attached photos.

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information that could assist investigators is
asked to contact Detective Cora Garcia at 765-648-6729. Anonymous tips may also be
submitted to Crime Stoppers Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477).

10/18/2026

Posted at 5:03 PM on 10/18/26 Anderson fire department working on a commercial building fire at Broadway and School street

10/12/2026

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10/05/2026

Woman Accused of Attempting to Traffic Suspected Drugs Into Madison County Jail

ANDERSON, Ind. — A Madison County woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators allege she attempted to deliver suspected controlled substances to an inmate at the Madison County Jail on two separate occasions.

According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation began after jail officials became aware of suspected trafficking involving inmate Damarcus Wright and his girlfriend, Keegan Moneyhun.

Investigators allege that Moneyhun previously obtained a legal-looking document and delivered it to Wright following a court hearing. The document was suspected of containing a substance known by street names including “Spice” or “Katy.”

The affidavit states that jail investigators reviewed recorded telephone calls between Wright and Moneyhun. During one of the calls, Moneyhun allegedly became upset with Wright after believing he had used some of the substance himself rather than selling it.

The suspected letter was later seized from Wright’s cell and submitted for testing by the Indiana State Police laboratory.

Second alleged attempt at Madison County Courthouse

The investigation continued into October 2, when jail officials allegedly intercepted another conversation between Wright and Moneyhun in which the two discussed a plan to get another letter to Wright through another inmate.

According to the affidavit, investigators learned that an inmate named Stephen Morales was scheduled to appear in Circuit Court 6. Investigators went to the courthouse and monitored Morales' hearing, but no item was passed to him inside the courtroom.

Investigators later located Moneyhun on courthouse security cameras. The affidavit states she was seen on the fourth floor near the information booth, where she reportedly asked where Circuit Court 6 was and whether court had already started.

Investigators then observed Moneyhun sitting on a bench near the courtroom.

According to the affidavit, jail officials continued monitoring recorded jail calls and heard Moneyhun speaking with Wright. Investigators were allegedly told that Moneyhun had hidden an envelope behind a trash can in the courthouse basement.

At approximately the same time, courthouse surveillance video allegedly showed Moneyhun removing an envelope from underneath her pant leg.

Investigators went to the basement and reportedly located a white envelope partially hidden behind a trash can near an elevator.

As investigators were collecting the envelope, Moneyhun reportedly exited an elevator and was taken into custody.

Woman allegedly admits involvement

The affidavit states that Moneyhun was advised of her rights and agreed to speak with investigators.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun told investigators that Wright had arranged for someone known as “Nino” to deliver a bank paper to her residence the previous night. She allegedly placed the paper inside a blank envelope.

Moneyhun reportedly told investigators that Wright instructed her to take the envelope to the courthouse and hide it behind the basement trash can. She allegedly said she was then supposed to sit near Circuit Court 6 so the inmate who was supposed to retrieve the envelope would know where it had been hidden.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun said the inmate was supposed to take the item back to Wright and described the inmate as a Hispanic male.

Moneyhun allegedly told investigators she suspected the paper had been treated with a drug but said she was not completely certain. She reportedly identified “Spice” or “Katy” as substances she believed could be involved because of Wright's alleged history with the drug.

The affidavit also states that Moneyhun acknowledged she knew attempting to pass the item into the jail was illegal.

Alleged first incident

Investigators also allege that Moneyhun admitted involvement in an earlier attempt to get an item to Wright.

According to the affidavit, Moneyhun said a woman had dropped off a blank envelope at her home before a previous court hearing. Moneyhun allegedly took the envelope to the courthouse and handed it to a white male inside the courtroom, who was then expected to deliver it to Wright.

Following her arrest, Moneyhun was transported to the Madison County Jail.

Charges requested

The affidavit requests that Moneyhun be charged with:

Two counts of Trafficking with an Inmate, Level 5 Felony

Two counts of Dealing in a Level I, II, or III Controlled Substance, Level 5 Felony

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor

The allegations contained in the affidavit represent the investigators' account of the events. Moneyhun is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. The final disposition of the case will be determined through the judicial process.