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29-05-2025
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Michael Shipman, Wayne County's longest-serving prosecutor, won't seek re-election in 2026
RICHMOND, IN — Michael Shipman, the longest-serving prosecutor in Wayne County history, will not seek re-election in next year's election cycle. Shipman's current term as prosecutor runs through Dec. 31, 2026. The prosecutor announced his decision to not seek another term in a May 29 news release. Wayne County Republican precinct officials elected Shipman as prosecutor in April 2005 after his predecessor, David Kolger, had been elected judge. Shipman later won election to four-year terms in 2005, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. In his release, Shipman noted he had "never faced opposition when running for re-election." He had joined the prosecutor's office as a deputy prosecutor in 1999 and had been chief deputy prosecutor since 2022. He previously was a deputy prosecutor in western Indiana's Benton County. Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: Wayne County Prosecutor Shipman won't seek re-election in 2026
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29-05-2025
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Michael Shipman, Wayne County's longest-serving prosecutor, won't seek re-election in 2026
RICHMOND, IN — Michael Shipman, the longest-serving prosecutor in Wayne County history, will not seek re-election in next year's election cycle. Shipman's current term as prosecutor runs through Dec. 31, 2026. The prosecutor announced his decision to not seek another term in a May 29 news release. Wayne County Republican precinct officials elected Shipman as prosecutor in April 2005 after his predecessor, David Kolger, had been elected judge. Shipman later won election to four-year terms in 2005, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. In his release, Shipman noted he had "never faced opposition when running for re-election." He had joined the prosecutor's office as a deputy prosecutor in 1999 and had been chief deputy prosecutor since 2022. He previously was a deputy prosecutor in western Indiana's Benton County. Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Richmond Palladium-Item: Wayne County Prosecutor Shipman won't seek re-election in 2026
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23-05-2025
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Muncie man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who earlier told city police he had been threatened during a road rage incident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. After being taken into custody on May 21, Daishaun Savontae Daye, 22, was being held in the Delaware County Jail under a $65,000 bond. He was also being held for suspicion of pointing a firearm, criminal recklessness and false informing. In an affidavit, city police reported Daye and a friend, Karley Nicole Dishman, a 23-year-old Muncie woman, told them on May 1 that the occupants of a Ford Escape had pointed a handgun at them as they traveled in a Jeep near Sixth and Beacon streets, Daye — who indicated he had fired a gunshot at the SUV during the incident — "repeatedly commented he was going to shoot the driver of the white Ford Escape," an officer wrote. City officers reported they had later viewed a video of the encounter between occupants of the Jeep and the Escape on May 1. More: Appeals court upholds convictions of Muncie man who tried to kill deputies They reported the Jeep, driven by Dishman, ran a stop sign and then briefly prevented the Escape from leaving the intersection. Angry words were reportedly exchanged, and nine gunshots were heard as the SUV "accelerates off." Investigators reported they found the occupants of the Escape, who said Daye emerged from the Jeep and shot at their vehicle during the May 1 incident and "frequently chases after them when seen around the city." Police found a bullet hole in the SUV's rear bumper. Dishman was also arrested, on suspicion of assisting a criminal and false reporting. She was apparently released after posting bond. Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman's office will determine whether Day or Dishman will face criminal charges. Court records reflect no prior charges against either Muncie resident. Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man held on suspicion of attempted murder
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02-04-2025
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Child pornography investigation leads to Muncie man's arrest
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man has been arrested as a result of a child pornography investigation by Indiana State Police. Andrew Price-Jetmore Schoettmer, 31, was preliminarily charged with two counts of possession of child porn, one a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison, and the other a Level 6 felony with a maximum 30-month sentence. Schoettmer. arrested on Tuesday, was released from the Delaware County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond. Indiana State Police said the investigation leading to Schoettmer's arrest began in January based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. More: Randolph County man placed on probation for child pornography conviction Investigators said a file of "child sexual abuse material" — including a video showing a "prepubescent female" being sexually assaulted by an adult male — was uploaded to an online account linked to Schoettmer. A search warrant was served at Schoettmer's Muncie home on Tuesday. An Apple watch and a HP Crome Book were reportedly seized, and a state trooper said the Muncie man surrendered his cell phone. During an interview, Schoettmer reportedly acknowledged the online account containing the images belonged to him, but said he was "unable to explain" where that material came from. He suggested his account might have been hacked, according to an affidavit. However, a trooper said there was no evidence to suggest that had happened. Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman's office will determine whether formal charges will be filed in the case. Court records reflect no prior charges against Schoettmer. Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man target of state police child molesting investigation
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05-03-2025
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Muncie man draws 30-year sentence for role in fatal overdose
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who provided an acquaintance with the fentanyl that led to his overdose death was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison. Anthony Wayne Tiller, 42, had pleaded guilty in February to dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony carrying up to 40 years in prison. Muncie police said Tiller sold drugs to Brian K. Bell Sr., a 58-year-old Muncie man who died as a result of an overdose on June 18, 2022. A family member told investigators Bell had been prescribed Oxycodone for back pain and at times "ran out" of his medication and bought pills from Tiller. The witness said the men were acquainted through the substance abuse rehabilitation program Bell helped operate. More: Muncie resident held in OD death of man who led addiction recovery efforts Tinder, who pleaded guilty in February, was sentenced Wednesday by Delaware Circuit Court 4 Judge John Feick. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Zach Craig had recommended Tinder receive "an aggravated and executed" sentence. Under the terms of a plea agreement, a second charge pending against Tiller — dealing in a narcotic drug, a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison — was dismissed. His record included drug-related convictions in Delaware and Randolph counties. Soon after his arrest, Tiller asked that his case be moved out of Delaware County, saying he could not receive a fair trial because Bell was so well-known locally as an addiction recovery activist. The effort to move the case was later abandoned. Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man gets 30 years for dealing-resulting-in-death conviction
