Wayne County gets $1 million for rape kit investigations

The initiative also helps improve investigation and prosecution of rape cases through the collection of evidence through testing. September 28, 2019The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Wayne...

Charges filed against Columbus police detective accused of dereliction of duty

The investigation found Detective Amy Welsh mishandled evidence in a 2012 sexual assault case and a 2018 kidnapping case, according to Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein.September 18m, 2019A Columbus Division of Police detective has been charged after an internal...

IMPD officer stole ‘lucky gold coin’ from property room, investigators say

In an interview with detectives, a civilian supervisor said Crooks was “always looking for coins” in the property room. September 20, 2019An Indianapolis police lieutenant is disputing criminal charges filed against him Thursday after investigators say he...

KCPD says evidence warehouse fire is unsolved, cause unknown. Best guess: a cellphone

“It appeared that the fire was caused by an unknown standalone heat source, possibly a malfunctioning cellphone or other lithium type battery or possibly a chemical reaction,” a detective wrote. September 17, 2019More than a year after fire ravaged a...

Retired TPD officer sentenced for firearm stolen from evidence room

Curtis Stone was sentenced to 4 years probation and 400 hours of community service. Chief Kral called the sentence ‘surprisingly lenient.’ Enter Article DATE HERETOLEDO, Ohio — Retired Toledo Police Officer Curtis Stone was sentenced Monday on charges...

Judge Allows New Search for Missing Evidence in 1980 Iowa Slaying

Lawyers for an Iowa inmate serving a life sentence for a 1980 murder conviction will be allowed to search for missing evidence AUGUST 12, 2019MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) – Lawyers for an Iowa inmate serving a life sentence for a 1980 murder conviction will be allowed to...