A man was killed this morning by Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies, as they were serving a warrant to a mobile home, northwest of Bloomington. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain said the deputies were requested to serve a probation violation warrant to a woman at the address, and expected to find a wanted felon with her. The deputies circled the residence, and …
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The City of Bloomington received its new armored truck over the weekend. Residents are invited to see the vehicle first-hand, at the city’s new parking facility on 1611 south Rogers Street, at the former site of Artisan Alley, next to the Warehouse. The armored vehicle has been the subject of controversy since the city announced its purchase in February. Area …
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The Bloomington City Council will review the procedures for the use of the police department’s armored vehicle during their meeting tonight. The procedures were approved last night in a Board of Public Safety meeting. The quarter million dollar armored vehicle purchase has drawn intense scrutiny from Bloomington residents, who worry about the militarization of local police forces. The city has, …
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The Bloomington Police Department captured a suspect in connection with an attempted murder investigation. Brandon Richardson is wanted for allegedly tying up his girlfriend, beating, stabbing and strangling her over a period of three days. The woman reportedly told investigators at Monroe Hospital the assault began after the couple fought on Monday. Members of Bloomington Police Department’s Critical Incident Response …
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Bloomington Police Chief Mike Diekhoff continues to defend his controversial purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle. Diekhoff spoke at length at the Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Bloomington Board of Public Safety. The Bloomington Police Department once owned and armored vehicle, which was replaced with a Brinks truck. That truck gave out in 2012. Members of the community have …
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