Police nab escapee by following bare footprints

Indiana

A Texas man who died from gunshot wounds after holding hostages at a northwestern Indiana realty office had been reeling from a financial betrayal by a man who worked in that office, his fiancée said. Roy L.Today 3:00 am

Indiana Dunes seeks to draw more overnight guests

PORTAGE — A popular Indiana vacation spot is hoping to boost its image as an overnight destination to generate more revenue and help improve northwestern Indiana's economy.Sunday

State’s low recycling rates pinching companies

Indiana’s low recycling rates are putting the squeeze on makers of glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers, and companies say the higher manufacturing costs could deter others from moving to the state.Sunday

MUNCIE – Central Indiana police said they tracked down a man who escaped from their custody at a hospital by following his bare footprints in the snow.

The Star Press reported (http://tspne.ws/AuJ25K) Milton Carl James Burrell was arrested Saturday after failing to appear in court last week on battery charges.

He was taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for undisclosed treatment, but staff discovered Saturday evening that he’d escaped.

When a Muncie police officer opened an exit door near Burrell’s last known whereabouts, he found fresh, bare footprints in the snow. The officer then saw Burrell wearing nothing but a hospital gown running across a nearby street.

Burrell was taken back into custody after falling while running. He was returned to the hospital, where he was handcuffed to his bed.