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State Rep. Jim Lucas

REPORT: State Rep. Lucas blew tires, drove the wrong way on I-65 before OWI arrest

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
A State Representative who was arrested on OWI charges at the end of May allegedly drove for nearly three miles with just one tire before his arrest, according to newly-obtained documents.

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21Investigates: Vigilante Justice

21Investigates: Vigilante Justice

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Taylor Williams
Indiana has seen an increase in social media groups setting up sting operations to confornt potential sexual predators.

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State Rep. Jim Lucas

State Rep. Jim Lucas bonds out following OWI arrest in Jackson County

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout and Karli VanCleave
Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas (R) was arrested for allegedly drunk driving and leaving the scene of a crash in Jackson County early Wednesday morning, police records show.

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Is it easier to open a casino than a snow cone store?

Is it easier to open a casino than a snow cone stand in Fort Wayne?

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
A Fort Wayne City councilman is concerned about a zoning loophole that he says makes it easier to open a casino in Fort Wayne than a snow cone stand.

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The organization now has to replace more than $6,000 in equipment.

Caught on camera: Trailer stolen from Mizpah Shrine Center

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Caught on camera: Trailer stolen from Mizpah Shrine Center

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Spill the Tees custom, monogrammed backpack.

Will clear bookbags keep students safer?

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
21Investigates wanted to know how effective clear book bags are for school safety.

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Moose's Tooth peak in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.

Family: Missing mountain climbers ‘trained experts’ in survival

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
A search is under way for a missing Columbia City man and his friend after they disappeared in Alaska

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21INVESTIGATES: New documents detail past letters of reprimand filed against FWPD officer police say hit, killed pedestrian

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:57 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
21Investigates has obtained documents that detail previous letters of reprimand given to Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) Sgt. Joshua Hartup, who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Fort Wayne in April.

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East Allen County School District

EACS staff member pushing for transparency after student threatens teacher, brings airsoft gun to school

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
A source within the school reached out to 21Investigates to express concern the district wasn’t telling the whole story.

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FWPD releases dash cam video of fatal 2019 police shooting

FWPD releases portion of dash cam video of fatal 2019 police shooting

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout and Angelica Pickens
FWPD has released dash cam video of an incident in 2019 where an officer fatally shot a suspect during a pursuit after 21Investigates filed a public records request for it.
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Family of man involved in fatal 2019 police shooting want answers

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
21Investigates is looking into a fatal police involved shooting that happened in May 2019.

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Indiana State Police to review crash investigation after FWPD Sgt. hit and killed pedestrian

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
The Indiana State Police have confirmed with 21Investigates that the Fort Wayne Police Department asked for their help reviewing materials after the deadly crash involving a police sergeant.

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Friend: fatal officer-involved pedestrian crash ‘senseless’

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
A longtime colleague and friend of Henry Najdeski is calling the crash that took his life as he was crossing a downtown intersection “senseless.”

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Sgt. who hit, killed pedestrian previously suspended for crash, FWPD says

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Maureen Mespell, Jazlynn Bebout and Karli VanCleave
Police documents say Sgt. Joshua Hartup, 46, was involved in four crashes while driving a police vehicle in 2005, 2007, 2000, and most recently in 2019.

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FWPD Sgt. who police say hit pedestrian gives statement in amended crash report

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT
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By WPTA Staff
The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) Sergeant who police say struck a pedestrian in downtown Fort Wayne last week has given a statement to investigators.

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21INVESTIGATES: Lack of barriers in secondary TSA screening areas could pose safety risk

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
21Alive’s national investigative team uncovered a vulnerability at security checkpoints across the nation, does that flaw exist in Fort Wayne? 21Investigates took a look.

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‘Incidents weren’t that serious’; Kendallville police chief explains run-ins with Emmons before shootout

Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Days after the shootout in Kendallville, our 21Investigates team overcovered police reports documenting prior run-ins with the shooter over the last two years. Why wasn’t the red flag law used prior to the incident?

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21INVESTIGATES: Red flag law could have prevented Kendallville shootout, according to law expert

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
21Investigates obtained ten complaints dating back to 2021 showing the Kendallville shooter’s previous run-in with the law. An Indiana University law professor says Indiana’s red flag Law could have prevented the shootout in the first place.

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Rifles, ammunition and cross bow removed from Kendallville shootout suspect’s home

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
As residents in Kendallville try to return to normal after chaos ensued during a shootout involving a 60-year-old man and police, one woman is recalling the scary moments leading up to police arresting him. She captured some of the footage and streamed it on Facebook.

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21Investigates: Law allows families to request ISP investigate ‘uncharged death’ cases

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Senate Enrolled Act 177 allows immediate family members to ask the Indiana State Police (ISP) to investigate an “uncharged death.”

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Steuben County residents concerned over sewer rate hike

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
In a petition residents are asking for the Steuben Lakes Regional Wast District to deny the rate increase and are calling the higher fee, “unjustified, unreasonable and discriminatory.”

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ALCU sues Indiana on behalf of four trans youth and their parents, citing gender-affirming ban is unconstitutional

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
We’re just a handful of months into 2023 and more than 400 pieces of legislation that take aim at LGBTQ+ issues have popped up in states across the country. The latest such bill was signed into last Wednesday by Governor Eric Holcomb banning gender-affirming care for minors.

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21INVESTIGATES: Are tornado sirens effective for severe weather warnings?

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
For decades now, tornado sirens sound across Allen County when a severe weather threat is in place. Are they effective? Are they reliable? 21Investigates is taking a closer look.

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21investigates asks county commissioners about funding city’s ambulance provider

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
The city council has signed off on contributing to Three Rivers Ambulance Authority’s financial shortfall, will the county step in too?

21Investigates

21INVESTIGATES: Why hasn’t the county committed to help fund our ambulance provider?

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
When you call 911, an ambulance should arrive quickly to help but when facing a paramedic shortage that timely response comes at a cost.

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TRF Board President: The festival will go on despite director resignation

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Rick Kinney’s resignation from his position as Operations Director comes after just four months.

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Council grants TRAA funding, amendment added putting pressure on county

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Fort Wayne City Council has granted Three Rivers Ambulance Authority the $3 million in funding they need to fill a financial shortfall.

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Fort Wayne Allen County 911 Dispatch recruiting

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
There is an ongoing need for 911 dispatchers across the nation. Indiana is no exception.

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21Investigates: Indiana tests for 35 of the recommended conditions in newborn screenings

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
Indiana screens for 35 of the 37 conditions that are on the national Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP)

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Expert: Uptick in autism diagnosis may be linked to greater awareness

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
CDC: about 1 in 36 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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TRAA numbers improve as they await funding from city

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
As leaders with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority waits to get final approval on a hefty request for funds, our 21Investigates team took a closer look at their latest numbers.

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21Investigates: School Resource Officers discuss school safety

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Angelica Pickens
21 Investigates wanted to know what problems School Resource Officers are experiencing and what they think can be done to keep students safe.

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Ten Point Coalition credits data showing decrease in crime for Oxford neighborhood

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:38 AM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
The Fort Wayne Police Department has released new data showing a significant decrease in crime for a certain part of the city.

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New report uncovers disparities for women in the workplace in Allen County

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
It’s International Women’s History month and a Fort Wayne organization is taking a closer look at women in the workforce.

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TRAA striving to be ‘self sustainable’ financially, Jehl hoping this is a one-time request

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Karli VanCleave
Fort Wayne City Council introduced a resolution to fund Three River’s Ambulance Authority’s financial shortfall, Tuesday.

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Health Experts: Black women face different issues with maternal mortality

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:36 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
The most recent data from the Indiana Department of Health indicates that the leading cause of death in women is overdose. About 80 percent of pregnancy associated deaths happen within a year after a mom gives birth. For women of color, health experts say they are not dying of drug addiction. The leading cause of death is for different reasons.

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Indiana Department of Health: Drug overdoses leading cause of maternal mortality

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:02 AM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Statistics from the Indiana Department of Health show one of the leading causes of new moms dying is substance use disorder.

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Roachdale waste facility has previous violations

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:02 PM EST
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By Brien McElhatten
The EPA did not consider the violations “significant.”

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‘We’re afraid’; Daughters of woman gunned down at doorstep seek answers

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:11 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Family members are heartbroken after 60-year-old Joyce Moore was shot and killed after opening her front door in Fort Wayne, Wednesday.

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FWPD drone to help officers respond to 911 calls

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:26 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
When you call 911, you usually would just be talking to a dispatcher but with the Fort Wayne Police Department’s new program, a drone pilot will be listening too.

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Indiana lawmakers to discuss ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Monday

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Indiana House lawmakers are scheduled to discuss a bill that is similar to a Florida law banning the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in early grades.

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COACHING CONDUCT: Indiana bill aims to fill gap in child seduction laws

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Indiana Representative Maureen Bauer says there’s a gap in current Indiana laws surrounding child seduction. Specially crimes committed by coaches, she says that’s why she has authored a bill hoping to change that.

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Councilman Arp to introduce legislation that would launch an investigation into Mayor’s OWI arrest

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 1:46 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Fort Wayne City Councilman Jason Arp is introducing a legislation that would launch an investigation into Mayor Tom Henry’s OWI arrest last year.

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Blackface dates back to the 1800s, professor explains racist implications

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
A viral photo of a Homestead High School student depicting blackface has sparked controversy at the schools about it’s racist implications.

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Whitley County residents still seeking access to high speed internet after council vote fails

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
People in Whitley County have been searching for a solution to gain better access to high speed internet for more than a year now, and an attempt to fund the project failed at county council.

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EMS provider facing $3.5 million shortfall, plans to request public funding

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:59 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Fort Wayne’s ambulance provider is already battling a paramedic shortage, and while it’s improving, it comes at a cost.

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Mother discusses impact of childhood traumas on students’ behavior

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
School districts in NE Indiana show a higher percentage of black students being suspended, despite making up a minority of the student population.

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Drunk driver who police say killed two people has several prior OWI charges

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
The 21Investigates team is digging deeper into Bradley’s prior involvements with the law. This isn’t the first time Bradley has faced drunk driving charges.

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Ambulance provider response times continue to improve

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Leaders with Three Rivers Ambulance Authority say they are seeing significant improvements to their response times and county assists.

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Former Fort Wayne police chief sues FWCS for discrimination

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Angelica Pickens
Garry Hamilton claims that he was “repeatedly passed over” for a position within the district, according to a federal lawsuit.
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