IMPD
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BREAKING: IMPD arrests unidentified male with firearm on campus
The Butler University Police Department (BUPD) issued a Dawg Alert on Sept. 22 at 2:37 p.m. stating, “There is police activity in the area of Lake Rd. & Sunset Ave. Please avoid the area. Additional information will follow.” The alert was in response to the arrest of an unidentified male suspect believed to be carrying…
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BREAKING: 17-year-old killed in shooting near campus
“The victim was in critical condition when Indiana Emergency Medical Services transported him to a local hospital, and he passed away shortly after arriving.”
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Former Tri Delta chef convicted
“Horstmann spent nine days in jail of his 1460-day sentence for felony child exploitation and 730-day sentence for felony possession of child pornography.”
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Former Tri Delta chef arrested on eight counts regarding child pornography
Andrew Horstmann was arrested in May after being released from his contract with Tri Delta in April.
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Third-year student Sam Fingard passes away
“Vice President for DEI and Student Affairs Dr. Khalilah Marbury announced the death of third-year student Sam Fingard following a fall from the parking garage on the afternoon of March 25, 2025.”
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‘Dawgs Night Out’ hits Hampton
Butler’s Student Engagement Board hosts an event titled ‘Dawgs Night Out’ in an effort to connect students with local public safety officials.
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IMPD continues search for fraternity chef
Shooting suspect Steven W. Edmundson, chef for Delta Tau Delta, is still at large.
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Campus reacts to numerous Dawg Alerts in two weeks
Notifications sent about campus weather closures, Dawg Ride vehicle changes and IMPD search on campus.
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Officer who killed Dreasjon Reed will not face criminal charges
On Nov. 10, over six months after his death, special prosecutor Rosemary Khoury announced a grand jury did not find enough probable cause to charge IMPD officer Dejoure Mercer with a crime.
