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Indianapolis Star
an hour ago
- Indianapolis Star
Court docs: Man arrested for police impersonation said he works for disgraced constable
On June 8, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department noticed something unusual on his early morning patrol: a nightclub on the city's west side appeared open at nearly 5 a.m. on a Sunday morning, a violation of the state's liquor law. An unmarked patrol car was already on the scene, blocking traffic from the road, its red and blue lights flashing. The IMPD officer stopped to talk to the driver. He found a man wearing a tactical vest with the word "police" on the front. The man didn't have a police belt, though he did have a holstered handgun and a metal, star-shaped badge reading "Deputy Constable Marion County." The IMPD officer asked the man what department he was with. "Marion County," the man responded, according to court documents, removing his vest and putting it in his Dodge Charger. Though there is a Marion County Sheriff's Office, there is no Marion County Police Department. That Charger, the IMPD officer noted, wasn't registered to any police department or city government. It was instead registered as the man's personal vehicle. The IMPD officer handcuffed the man and confiscated his gun, which was loaded with 14 rounds. He again asked for the name of his police department. The man said that he was working for a private security company, but couldn't provide its name. He then said that he was with the "Constable's Office" and that his boss was Denise Hatch. He "then stated that he had not been paid by the office in several months," according to court documents. That's perhaps because Hatch, the former Center Township constable, was removed from office in October 2024 after pleading guilty to felony official misconduct. It was one of several criminal charges levied against her after police investigations led to serious legal issues for both the elected official and three of her employees. Constables are elected officials in each of Indianapolis' nine township governments. They serve summons, warrants and eviction notices. They are not law enforcement officers, but have limited power to make arrests and carry out small claims courts' orders. A search of the man's vehicle turned up handcuffs, a flashlight and a radio. He told police he'd never been asked to return his badge or identification to the constable's office, and didn't know that he was supposed to. He was arrested for impersonation of a law enforcement officer. His car was returned after red and blue lights were collected as evidence, police wrote. The current Center Township Constable, Kenneth Allen, told investigators that he doesn't know the man. He also said that when he took office in November 2024, he ordered the return of all badges, identification cards license plates associated with the constable's office. Investigators wrote that because the man wore a vest that said "police," carried a firearm, displayed a badge and blocked traffic, "a reasonable person would believe that (the man) is a law enforcement officer engaged in official duties." Records from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy showed that while the man completed a program allowing him to work for a "special enforcement agency," he is not a certified police officer. Academy records showed that he worked for two different organizations in 2022 and 2023, but it's unclear if he ever worked for the embattled former constable. Editor's note: IndyStar uses discretion in naming people accused of crimes, considering the severity of charges and available information, among other factors. Suspects may not be named if ongoing reporting of the associated court proceedings is not immediately planned
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Stellantis ramps up gas-powered vehicle production at Windsor Assembly
The Windsor-built Dodge Charger is shown at the Detroit Auto Show on January 10, 2025. Photo by Dan Janisse / Windsor Star Ramping up production of the gas-powered, two-door Dodge Charger Daytona this month is a sign of an increased focus by Stellantis on internal-combustion options produced at the Windsor Assembly Plant. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Production of the gas-powered four-door Charger is expected to accelerate this fall. 'Production started in June and we'll see quadruple digits of the (gas-powered) two-door Charger in September,' said AutoForecast Solutions vice-president of global vehicle forecasting Sam Fiorani. 'The four-door will hit volume in quarter three. Production will really start in October.' The new generation Charger was first made available in electric versions, but market conditions and President Donald Trump's changing of emission standards in the U.S. has given Stellantis some flexibility in using more internal combustion engines (ICE). The 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack electric model will continue to be available, but the company has paused production of the lower powered R/T Charger EV for 2026. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The (Charger) EV rollout was relatively uneventful,' Fiorani said. 'It's a great product, but the market for that vehicle wants gas-powered engines. 'The changing emission regulations in the U.S. have allowed for more gas-powered engines. 'The focus on the ICE variants is going to be much stronger than it had initially been planned. 'They've invested a lot of money in Windsor and getting those lines up and running is crucial. It's likely the gas-powered variants will appeal to fleet buyers as the old Charger did, especially to police package companies.' Fiorani expects the gas-powered Chargers to also do very well in the retail market. 'It's a strong design,' Fiorani said. 'It's got a throwback look and it's a very large vehicle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It'll appeal to a lot of buyers as long as you have the right power train.' Stellantis will offer two versions of the 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged Hurricane straight-six engine being used in its gas-powered Chargers. The Charger Sixpack H.O. will produce 550 horsepower while the Sixpack S.O. is rated at 420 horsepower. The Hurricane inline six engine, which was introduced in 2022, is made at Stellantis's Saltillo Engine Plant in Mexico. 'The Hurricane engine is an excellent power train,' Fiorani said. Fiorani believes Stellantis will look to expand its ICE offerings at Windsor Assembly beyond the Hurricane engine. Stellantis engineers have been at Windsor Assembly studying if the STLA large platform used to build the Charger can handle a Hemi V-8 engine. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Chrysler Corporation created the famed Hemi V-8 in 1951 and is restarting its hemi program at its Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan. The company is reportedly going to manufacture the Hemi in three versions – the 5.7-litre, 6.4-litre and Hellcat. Read More Sources have told the Star that Stellantis is also exploring offering the high-performance Hellephant engine that produces 1,000 horsepower in the Charger. 'We haven't seen the Hemi V-8 yet,' said Fiorani of the future production data that projects out to about 18 months. 'That (Hemi) is expected if it fits on the (STLA large) platform. 'We haven't seen any of that engineering information showing it fits in the platform yet. The revival of the Hemi makes perfect sense.' 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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Woman charged after man shot outside Irish pub in US in row over $20
Another two bullets were lodged in the wall at the National Tax Service near the pub A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot outside an Irish pub in South Carolina. Officers with the Seneca Police Department rushed to the scene of the incident at Mullin's Irish Pub on June 6 in response to reports of a fight possibly involving a firearm. There, they found the a victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the hospital while officers discovered a parked vehicle nearby that had been shot three times through the windscreen and once in the radiator. A total of seven shell casings and two unspent 9mm rounds were found in the rear car park while another two bullets were lodged in the wall at the National Tax Service near the pub. Carissa Strickland News in 90 Seconds - June 19th It has been reported that the incident was sparked by the victim getting into an argument with two people over $20 they claimed he had stolen. According to the man who was shot, he jumped over a fence to try and get away from them before he was hit in the leg. A friend helped him into a vehicle to take him to the hospital, according to an incident report. Officers later located a grey Dodge Charger belonging to Carissa Strickland (24), who had been identified as a suspect, on June 9. They followed Strickland to her residence on Thomas Heights Circle where a search of the vehicle found a gun and six grams of a green leafy substance similar to marijuana, police said. Strickland was arrested and is facing a series of charges including attempted murder, discharge of a firearm inside the city and two counts of discharging firearms into a dwelling. She has also been charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and malicious injury to personal property Strickland has been taken to the Oconee County Detention Center, according to officers.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Escambia County hit-and-run driver sought
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a hit-and-run driver following a Wednesday afternoon crash. Florida woman with dementia in jail after allegedly attacking her husband with a hammer According to an FHP news release, at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, a black Dodge Charger was going north on North K Street and made a left turn west onto West Jordan Street in Escambia County. The Charger did not yield the right of way to a blue Mazda 6 sedan, which led to the sedan hitting the Charger, the release said. The Charger did not stop; instead, it continued west on West Jordan Street, according to officials. The driver of the Mazda was injured, the release said. FHP is seeking the public's assistance in locating the Charger and its driver. Mobile County murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting According to the release, officers have not been able to get a description of the driver, but the car is pictured and will have damage to the driver's side back fender area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
I drove the 2025 Dodge Charger EV for a week — and it's proof that muscle cars can embrace all-electric power
The Dodge Charger is a classic muscle car with a reputation for loud and proud automotive ingenuity that spans decades, earning itself a cult following with its powerful V8 engine. I'm sure you've seen plenty of them on the road with their obnoxiously loud exhaust systems, but the latest generation Dodge Charger evolves to embrace all-electric power. Enthusiasts might scoff at this change, but after I drove the 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack for a week, I can't tell you how it's a refreshing take that does nicely to embody the spirit of its racing heritage. Transformed into an EV, it comes with many of the comforts and conveniences that make it exhilarating to drive. When most sporty EVs tend to be more compact in size, like the BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe, the Dodge Charger EV isn't afraid to show how it can still move and react just as well as them — while proving how embracing all-electric power doesn't compromise its performance and identity. 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack Battery 100.5 kWh / 93.3 kWh (usable) Motor dual-motor AWD 0 to 60 mph 3.3 seconds Range 241 miles Horsepower 630 hp Wheels 20-inches MSRP $64,995 Price Tested $78,970 Muscle cars have a reputation for being inefficient, but after driving a total of 356 miles in my week's worth of testing, the 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack proves to me it doesn't sacrifice on performance. What is really impressive for a big-sized EV coup such as this is the 3.5 mi/kWh average efficiency I got out of it. Just as a comparison, it's better than the BMW i4 M50, which still has the best driving performance in any EV I've tested in the last year. I will admit that I mainly kept it in the eco driving mode, which still packs enough acceleration and response to make it a fun drive. There were a handful of times when I activated its power shot mode, which makes it rocket forward in an instant thanks to a temporary boost of 40 horsepower. But the odd thing about its 3.5 mi/kWh efficiency is that if I were able to sustain that rate, it would give it a range of about 328 miles based on its usable 93.9 kWh battery — that's better than the 241 range it's rated for. I'm a little bit skeptical about this, but it manages to sustain an efficiency of 3.8 mi/kWh with one of my short distance driving tests. In terms of charging the Dodge Charge EV, its 2.64 mi/hr average speed is decent, netting me about 27 miles of range overnight with Level 1 charging. Although, it falls way short compared to the class leading speed of 4.91 mi/hr I got with the Lucid Air Pure. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV 2025 Lucid Air Pure Price tested $78,970 $76,575 $69,900 Total miles driven 276.3 miles 461.5 miles 393.5 miles Average Efficiency 3.5 mi/kWh 2.9 mi/kWh 4.3 mi/kWh Best long distance driving efficiency 3 mi/kWh N/A 2.2 mi/kWh Best short distance driving efficiency 3.8 mi/kWh N/A N/A Level 1 charging rate 2.64 mi/hr 2.19 mi/hr 4.91 mi/hr For being imagined as an EV, I have to give Dodge credit for staying true to a classic design that's iconic in so many ways. It definitely draws inspiration from the Charger's design featured in the The Dukes of Hazzard TV show I remember watching as a kid, but with a few modern aesthetics — like the R-Wing front aero passthrough of its hood and wide frame body. On the road, it easily commands attention. If you're looking for a thrill, I'd suggest trying out its PowerShot mode that briefly amplifies its performance with an additional 40 horsepower. From a complete stop, it catapults forward in an instant and hugs you tightly into the bucket seats — but I've also found it to work well on the highway to overtake slower cars. And yes, this mode also comes with extra fake engine noises to complement the experience. Part of its appeal as a muscle car is the ability to tune many of its settings, so that it drives and performs to your preference. It's a lot like the customized driving experience that I saw with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, allowing me to adjust the Charger EV's power output, traction control, suspension, steering, and much more. I know how this is valuable for enthusiasts because you don't get this level of control with most EVs. A post shared by John Velasco (@john_c_velasco) A photo posted by on Another aspect that makes it embody the spirit of a muscle car are all the fake engine noises it produces, thanks in large part to the 18–speaker Alpine sound system in place complete with a subwoofer. Honestly, it sounds obnoxious turning it on because of the roar it generates. I remotely turned on the Dodge Charger EV from inside my home and the bass from the fake engine noise easily resonated through the walls from outside — that's how loud it is. Even though the video above doesn't do justice to proving this, believe me when I say that it's loud — and I love it for that. There's the option to silence these fake noises, including the sounds as I'm actively driving it, but why would you? You're driving a muscle car, after all. Classified as a 2-door coupe, I'm really surprised by the amount of space there is with the trunk. That's because it features a hatchback liftgate that opens up the entire back of the vehicle, including the rear window. This allows for a much wider opening that allows me to cram large sized items, like my JackRabbit OG2 Pro micro ebike, without having to fold it down to fit the trunk. Inside of the 2025 Dodge Charger EV, I really like its sporty look. From the red-trimmed bucket seats, to small details like the design of the shifter on the center console, it makes me feel like I'm in some kind of race car. I also like how the seats will automatically pull forward or backwards when you need to access the back seats — which is a little tight with the legroom in my opinion. For being a muscle car, it's nice to see that this trim of the Dodge Charger EV can be equipped with the same premium features I see in some of the best electric cars I've tested. These include its sprawling fixed glass roof, helpful head-up display in the windshield, bright driver's display, and a responsive adaptive cruise control system. While there's a backup camera to help out whenever I'm backing out of a spot, it's missing the overhead camera view that a lot of EVs offer in this price range. Given how long and wide it is, having the extra cameras around the Dodge Charger EV would be even more helpful trying to parallel park or squeezing into tight spots. I'm the first one to always say how I love having a panoramic glass roof in any vehicle I test, but despite the sprawling views it offers with the Dodge Charger EV, I just wish there was a cover for it. Even though there's a UV protective layer for protection against harmful UV rays, the lack of a proper cover or mechanism to shade it more means I'm always at the mercy of the sun. There are times I just want the interior to be dark, but there's no way for that to happen. I can't stress enough about how EVs in general are expensive, but you'll certainly pay a premium for the 2025 Dodge Charger EV. The $78,970 cost of the exact trim I drove is more expensive than the comparable BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe, while it's even more expensive than the efficient Lucid Air Pure at $69,900. These are the two closest sporty styled EVs that match the Dodge Charger EV in terms of performance, but it's still way more than I'd want to pay for a sporty EV. At the very least, it's one of those gems you don't see often on the road — so I suppose this exclusivity could be seen as a good thing. The 2025 Dodge Charger EV Scat Pack proves how traditional muscle cars can embrace all-electric power, without ditching the spirit of the series — but it does come at a high price. In true muscle car fashion, I really love how it features a customizable driving experience complete with engine noises that makes it a fun drive. I can't tell you the amount of times random people perk up whenever I turn it out due to its obnoxious startup sequence. Unlike its gas guzzling predecessors, I'm really astounded by its efficiency because it's not something I expected for an EV of this size and power. I think this is the most underrated part about the Dodge Charger EV, mainly because you don't think a muscle car is capable of being efficient. It's able to do this while still giving you the feeling of being launched from a cannon, instantly, every single time you hit the pedal.
