Life in Muncie; Muncie Women

 Just a couple of news stories that will either amuse, confirm your opinions about Muncie, or just shock you.

Muncie woman intentionally ran down bicyclist with car:

A Muncie woman on Tuesday was charged with using her car to intentionally run down a male acquaintance who was riding a bicycle.

Erica Arnold, 35, is charged with attempted aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony carrying up to 16 years in prison, in Delaware Circuit Court 5.

According to documents filed Tuesday, Arnold on Dec. 18 struck the bicyclist, a 42-year-old Muncie man, in the 2900 block of South Cherokee Road.

Her vehicle then struck a tree.

The Muncie woman reportedly told an officer that she and the bicyclist had earlier argued at her nearby home, and that their confrontation became physical.

 Muncie mother took part in arson with 3 juveniles:

Tiffany M. Burdine, 31, is charged with aiding, inducing or causing arson and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, both Level 4 felonies.

The Muncie Police Department reported that the arson occurred on Aug. 25, 2022, in the 2000 block of E. 16th Street. Multiple cars were reportedly vandalized and set on fire along with a trampoline. 

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