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Noblesville man extradited from Egypt to Indiana after FBI arrest

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4 months ago

February 6, 2026

Noblesville man extradited from Egypt to Indiana after FBI arrest

Special agents from the FBI’s Indianapolis office traveled to Egypt to arrest a man wanted by Hamilton County authorities in connection with a 2023 attempted murder, according to an agency news release.

Jacfar Abdi, of Noblesville, was extradited from Cairo to Indiana on Jan. 27, 2026.

Abdi is accused of shooting and wounding a man during a robbery on Nov. 19, 2023 at The District at Saxony Apartments in Fishers. The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Abdi on Jan. 22, 2024, but online court records indicate that a warrant issued for Abdi’s arrest was never served.

Investigators suspect that he fled the country to avoid prosecution. A Fishers police detective serving as a task force agent with the FBI worked with “federal and international law enforcement partners” to track Abdi down to Cairo.

Three FBI agents based out of Indianapolis traveled to Egypt’s capital city to make the arrest, according to agency spokesperson Chris Bavender.

“The Fishers Police Department is relentless in the pursuit of those who choose to commit violent acts within our city,” said Fishers Police Chief Ed Gebhart.

Abdi pleaded not guilty at a Jan. 28 initial hearing. A jury trial is scheduled for June 8, according to online court records. His defense attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@indystar.com.

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Hobart police officer rescues family from house fire

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9 hours ago

June 1, 2026

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Hobart police officer rescues family from house fire

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Monday, June 1, 2026 3:34AM

NW Indiana police officer rescues family from house fire

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (WLS) — A northwest Indiana family is safe thanks to the heroic actions of a Hobart police officer.

Adam Zormier rescued a woman and four children from a burning home.

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ABC7 talked to Zormier, who told us he was on patrol in Hobart on Sunday when he noticed heavy black smoke in the air.

He discovered it was coming from the windows and roof of a house in nearby Merrillville.

A Good Samaritan helped him knock on doors. When there was no answer, he forced his way in.

Zormier was treated for smoke inhalation. No one was seriously hurt.

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Indiana EMT charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old in the back of an ambulance during transport

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19 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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Indiana EMT charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old in the back of an ambulance during transport

(WXIN/WTTV) — An EMT working for an Indiana ambulance service has been arrested after accusations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old while transporting them to the hospital.

Ronald D. Elliott Jr., 37, was officially charged Wednesday with a slew of child sex crimes. Online jail records show Elliott, who lives in Dunreith, was arrested Thursday and booked into Delaware County Jail without bond.

Booking photo of Ronald Elliott Jr. (Delaware County Jail)

The arrest stems from accusations made by a 14-year-old who told police that Elliott sexually assaulted her in the back of an ambulance during a February transport from Muncie to Monroe County.

The alleged victim came forward on March 16 and told Indiana State Police investigators that an EMT had forced her into sexual contact while taking her to a medical facility in Bloomington.

The juvenile said that Elliott, who is listed as an EMT for Quest Ambulance Service, began showing her pictures and videos on his cell phone during the transport. The files reportedly included photos of Elliott’s genitals and videos of him engaged in sexual activities.

Elliott is then alleged to have groped the teenager under her clothes and exposed himself to her. The girl said this led to Elliott sexually assaulting her in the back of the ambulance while en route to Bloomington.

The 14-year-old said that, after the assault, Elliott provided her with his “Mr. Fogger” nicotine vape as well as his phone. The girl told officers she signed into her Instagram account on Elliott’s phone, and court documents state she failed to log off after leaving the ambulance.

It was through the girl’s Instagram account that Elliott allegedly found a second juvenile victim. Identified as Victim 2 in court documents, Elliott reportedly began messaging the 13-year-old girl on Instagram. Throughout his conversations, the 37-year-old EMT is alleged to have:

Called the juvenile a “young sl-t”
Lied about his age, claiming he was 18 years old
Sent a picture of himself only wearing a towel
Made “sexually suggestive” comments about “good naughty girls”
Told the 13-year-old girl she “looks cute”

During an interview with Elliott conducted on March 25, the EMT reportedly admitted to letting the 14-year-old use his phone and nicotine vape. However, he denied any sexual contact with the girl and said that any nude images she may have seen on his phone were an accident.

After uncovering “corroborating evidence” from both Elliott’s cell phone and the victim’s Instagram account, police requested that a warrant be filed for his arrest. Online court records show that the warrant was granted on Thursday.

Indiana State Police said that Elliott was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop. Delaware County Jail records show Elliott was booked around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. He now faces the following several Level 4 felony charges including child seduction, child solicitation, and sexual conduct with a minor.

No other information was included in the probable cause affidavit filed against Elliott.

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