The Democrat faces a challenge from Philip Foust, a Republican and former prosecutor.
Tag: Marion County Prosecutor
Posted inGovernment
Mirror Indy investigation sparks action to keep hospital patients out of jail
Prosecutors and public defenders are diverting hospital arrests to mental health treatment.
Posted inGovernment
Speedway official announces run for Marion County prosecutor
Philip Foust, a Republican, wants to unseat Ryan Mears, a Democrat.
Posted inGovernment
Ryan Mears announces reelection bid for county prosecutor
The announcement temporarily puts rumors to rest that the Democrat will run for mayor.
Posted inGovernment
Grand jury investigating conflicts of interest by public official
The investigation follows revelations about deals involving Thomas Cook.
Posted inGovernment
Indy’s prosecutor will host three informational sessions this month
Topics include the Blue Envelope program, grand juries and a serial killer
Posted inGovernment
How a new Indiana law about ‘noncompliant prosecutors’ could affect Indy
Marion County’s Democratic prosecutor has long been a Republican target.
Posted inArts & Culture
See kids shoot hoops at the prosecutor’s annual basketball clinic
On July 11, dozens of kids attended Prosecutor Mears’s Fifth Annual Youth Basketball Clinic.
Posted inGovernment
Prosecutor says ‘lack of housing’ underlies much of Indy’s crimes
The prosecutor’s office will refer more people to Horizon House for help.
Posted inGovernment
How Indianapolis parents who owe child support can get their licenses back
Noncustodial parents who owe child support may participate in the Good Faith Initiative
