Brian Scott

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Man Charged in Connection with 2019 South-side Homicide

INDIANAPOLIS –  Just after 9:15 a.m. on November 3rd, 2019 Officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 950 E. Prospect in response to a 911 caller stating there was a deceased adult female at this location. When Officers arrived, they were directed to the Religious Education …

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State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Crash

Indianapolis, IN – Saturday morning, around 5:08, emergency crews were called to the area of I-70 eastbound near Shadeland for reports of a serious crash. An Officer from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was first on scene and discovered a single vehicle crash with one occupant ejected. The victim was unresponsive …

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Distracted Driving Sends One to the Hospital

Vigo County – Friday morning at approximately 10:00 a.m., officers from the Putnamville State Police Post responded to a crash between two semi tractor-trailers that occurred on Interstate 70 westbound at the eleven mile marker that sent one driver to the hospital. The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Hans Nowak, …

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Filing Your Taxes Confusing? Help is Available!

INDIANAPOLIS – Low-income and senior Hoosiers who need help filing their taxes are encouraged to consider the many assistance programs offered by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and other trusted organizations. DOR offers the Indiana free file (INfreefile) program, a no-cost electronic tax filing program for qualifying Hoosiers. Individuals …

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Fiery Crash Injures Brownsburg Man, Shuts Down I-70

Indianapolis, IN – Just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews were called to the scene of a semi tractor-trailer crash on the ramp from I-465 southbound to I-70 eastbound on the east side of Indianapolis. 911 calls were indicating the semi overturned and there was a large fire. Trooper Chris Hanson …

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Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement now hiring new officers

The Indiana DNR Division of Law Enforcement is looking to fill Indiana Conservation Officer (ICO) positions across the state with highly motivated, outdoor-centered individuals. Anyone interested in a career as an ICO should first read “Becoming a Conservation Officer” at dnr.IN.gov/lawenfor and complete the pre-screening test at dnr.IN.gov/lawenfor/9801.htm.  Completion of …

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IndyGo and the Department of Metropolitan Development partner on reuse of former Carrier Bryant site

INDIANAPOLIS (February 20, 2020) – Today IndyGo and Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) formalized their plan to redevelop 6.5 acres of the former Carrier Bryant site located in the Riverside neighborhood. The Metropolitan Development Commission authorized the sale and transfer of the property on January 2, 2019. The IndyGo Board of Directors …

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Gov. Holcomb Pledges Support for Eroding Lake Michigan Shoreline

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline. The executive …

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