Storms out, but the power is out, too. As of 4 a.m. Tuesday, AEP has made significant progress since the peak of outages last night at 9:30 p.m. – nearly 20,000 – with the majority in the South Bend area. Anderson’s power company still has about 1,100 this morning.
The Indiana State Police has concluded its investigation into the events and circumstances surrounding the November 12, 2025 death of Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy, Corporal Blake A. Reynolds. Teddy M. Johnson (DOB 10/30/1986) was arrested yesterday and is being held without bail pending. Prosecuting Attorney Eric M. Hoffman formally charged with the following criminal offenses:
Count 1: Reckless Homicide, a Level 5 felony.
Count 2: Involuntary Manslaughter, a Level 5 Felony.
Count 3: Failure Change Lanes for Authorized Emergency Vehicle, a
Level 6 Felony.
Count 4: Reckless operation of a tractor trailer combination, a Class B Misdemeanor. If convicted, just under 10 years in prison could be part of the sentence. It is important to remember that any accusation that someone has committed a crime, an arrest and/or the filing of a criminal charge is simply an allegation and is not evidence of guilt. All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
The charges are pending in the Delaware Circuit Court No. 5. The Honorable Judge Thomas A Cannon Jr. has set the case for an initial hearing on April 27, 2026.
Pursuant to Indiana law:
• A Level 5 Felony is punishable by 1 – 6 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
• A Level 6 Felony is punishable by 6 months – 2.5 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
• A Class B Misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Randall McCallister is new to the candidate life, but the District 34 Indiana House of Representatives hopeful said he has plenty of experience helping others get elected.
Full interview on WMUNmuncie.com.
Republicans Mike Gaskill and Katherine Callahan had spent more than $28,000 combined through March during their campaigns for District 25 seat in the state senate. The Herald Bulletin says Democratic candidates for the seat have spent a total of $3,155.
The Mayor keep using the phrase “net gain” for businesses leaving the soon to be demolished Muncie Mall
Since we spoke to Dan Ridenour, MCL closed as well as a handful others that do not seem to be reopening in town. Over the weekend, Maximized Benefits said on social media that around May 1, they are relocating in Muncie from their long time location near Foot Locker.
A Friday (May 1) hearing has been set to hear testimony from doctors treating Carl Roy Webb Boards II. Boards is accused of the 2022 murder of Elwood police officer Noah Shahnavaz and has been receiving treatment to restore his competency to stand trial. The Herald Bulletin says a tentative trial date is set for July 23.
Motor vehicle thefts in Indiana declined by 36.2% from 2024 to 2025 according to data collected by FBI Crime Data Explorer. It was the sixth-largest decrease nationally, trailing Florida (49.3), Washington (46.4), California (40.2), Colorado (39.8) and New Mexico (36.6).
The Anderson Homeless Task Force screened “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness” last week at the Paramount Theater. Board member Rob Spaulding told the “Anderson Journal” morning show the film showed the power a home can have on the decision making of previously homeless citizens.
An alleged attack with a two-by-four has led to the arrest of a Muncie man. The Star Press says 45-year-old Quentin Jamal Reed has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly striking a man on the head with the piece of lumber during a disagreement over a tool on April 16.
Madison County Council candidate and Iraq war veteran Nicole Kapuscinski told “Anderson Talks” there’s a very simple reason she began her campaign to represent District 2 as a Republican.
May 5 is Primary day – with the new Vote Centers in Delaware county – registered voters can do so in any location with valid ID from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank will hold tailgate food distribution events tomorrow (April 28) at Marion’s Five Points Mall, Friday (May 1) at the old K-Mart parking lot on Anderson’s Nichol Avenue and Saturday (May 2) at the Second Harvest Warehouse on Old State Road 3 in Muncie. Each event starts at 10 a.m.
A Sunday night (4/26/2026 at 10:18 p.m., shooting is under investigation. Delaware County 911 Dispatch received a report of a shooting at a residence in the 1600 block of East 2nd St. Muncie Police Department Officers found two individuals injured by gunfire. One is a 28 year-old-male and the second is a 37 year-old-female. The injured individuals were transported to BMH/IU Hospital and were in stable condition. As of 11 a.m. Yesterday, a suspect identified as 32 year-old-male De Vonte Marquise Williams. Williams is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on this case, or De Vonte Williams whereabouts, contact Muncie Police Department Detective Division at 765-747-4867 or Dispatch at 765-747-4838. At this point in time these remain allegations. Mr. Williams is innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Madison County Council at-large candidate Mikeal Vaughn told “Anderson Talks” his conservative track record during previous stints on the council and on-the-job experience should separate him from a crowded Republican primary field.
Guilty pleas in three separate cases have resulted in an eight-year prison sentence for a Blackford man. The Star Press says 28-year-old Layne A. Mahon will serve six years for dealing meth and two additional years on resisting law enforcement and battery charges.
Construction of the first of two planned Madison County anchor parks is expected to begin this week. The Herald Bulletin says Avenew Development will begin with the 47-acre park planned for Eight Street Road and Layton Road.
Comedian Tommy Davidson will make his first Muncie appearance May 10 with a 6 p.m. show at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts. He told “Delaware County Today” why that day – Mother’s Day, this year – is so important to him. … (Davidson 0423) General admission tickets start at $27.50 in advance.
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