On Thursday night, Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt provided an update on wounded Officer Seara Burton and the impact of that “whirlwind 24 hours” on the department. Britt said Burton is still in extremely critical condition at a Dayton hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to her head. “Surgery has been performed and she is […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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7:30 p.m. update: ‘Blue Friday’ clothing at RCS, banner, tourney, shirts among signs of support for officer
Richmond Community Schools has designated Friday as “Blue Friday,” and several area school districts are encouraging blue clothing Friday. such as Western Wayne, Northeastern, Nettle Creek and Centerville-Abington. While Friday has traditionally been “red and white day,” RCS officials encourages its students, employees and community members to wear blue to show their support for Officer […]
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At a glance: Area leaders share well wishes for wounded RPD officer
Current and former Richmond residents as well as first responders around the region have taken to social media to lament the shooting of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton and indicate they are praying for her recovery. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter issued a statement Wednesday night, saying he was praying for Burton and others […]
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Updated: Friday prayer vigil planned on south end of city building for wounded officer
Wayne County resident Jamie Terhaar has announced a Friday night prayer vigil to support wounded Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton. The vigil is to take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, outside Richmond Municipal Building, 50 N. Fifth St., Richmond. City officials announced Thursday afternoon that the vigil will be in the employee […]
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Fund started to help wounded officer, family
The Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union has begun taking donations for Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton who was wounded Wednesday evening during a traffic stop at North 12th and C streets. On Wednesday evening, she was in “very critical condition” after being flown to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. No updates have […]
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9 a.m. update: Police update spelling of suspect’s name
As announced before 1 a.m. Thursday, ISP has identified the suspect in the shooting of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton as 47-year-old Phillip M. Lee of Richmond. At 7 a.m. Thursday, ISP corrected the spelling of Lee’s first name, adding one “L.” Police have not issued an update on Burton’s health as of Thursday […]
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1 a.m. update: ISP releases suspect’s name, details on traffic stop before officer shooting
While officers were speaking with a man whose moped had been stopped, he shot several rounds toward officers, police said, leaving a Richmond Police Department officer “in very critical condition” Wednesday night. Indiana State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting that took place shortly after 6:30 p.m. on the city’s north side. Richmond Police K9 […]
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Richmond police chief: Pray for shot officer
Richmond Police Chief Mike Britt asked for prayers for the four-year officer who was in “very critical condition” after being shot Wednesday night during a traffic stop, saying the department is devastated. The suspect fired multiple shots before being chased and apprehended, said ISP Sgt. Scott Keegan, nothing the suspect also was shot. Keegan emphasized […]
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2 have filed for election to school boards
MOST RECENT UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 5 All 5 of county’s public districts seek candidates Perhaps they’re keeping their cards close to the vest before the filing deadline, but Wayne County doesn’t appear to be flush with school board candidates. Those interested in serving on five Wayne County’s school boards have a little more than two […]
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3 local bands place in Sweet 16
BAND DAY FINAL RESULTS 1. Kokomo 96.3 2. Winchester 93.950 3. Muncie Central 92.575 4. Anderson 91.7 5. Centerville 90.825 6. Lebanon 90.788 7. Jay County 90.625 8. Yorktown 83.113 9. Northeastern 81.375 10. Decatur Co. Greensburg 78.075 11. Frankton-Lapel 77.95 12. Richmond 77.3 13. Monroe Central 75.725 14. West Lafayette 74.1 15. Montgomery Co. […]