REMINGTON- This afternoon at 2:00 p.m. (CDT), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-65 in the northbound lanes at mile-marker 198. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Kurtis Jones shows that several semis were traveling northbound when a strong gust of wind blew across the interstate from the west, resulting in a trailer …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Governor’s Residence Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor: Robert Orr (Indianapolis), project manager at Park 100 Foods Indiana …
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(Bluffton, IN)- On February 19th, 2020, detectives from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post arrested a man and woman in connection with a fraudulent home repair scam that had been taking place in the Bluffton (Wells County) area. Austin Boswell (24) of Hanceville, Alabama, and Candace Prairie (29) of Peru, …
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Vigo County – The Indiana State Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi tractor-trailer near the one mile marker on Interstate 70 westbound, that claimed the life of one individual. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicole Cheeks indicated that traffic was slow in the area …
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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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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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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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In the dog days of summer, I am writing to you about our new campaign about–you guessed it– protecting K9s. Tens of thousands of these loyal, trusted dogs serve alongside their human handlers in police departments across the country. But, sadly, due to budget cuts, many departments cannot afford life-saving …
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Sullivan County – February 17, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Trooper William Clark was patrolling in the area of Old US 41, near Alexander Street. Trooper Clark stopped a motorcycle for an expired license plate. The driver was identified as Jason A. Mize, age 42, of Carlisle, Indiana. Criminal activity was …
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Clay County – Indiana State Police are investigating an overnight shooting on State Road 340 west of Brazil, that claimed the life of a Brazil, Indiana resident. At approximately 9:00 p.m., February 16, 2020, the Clay County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting shots fired at 2055 State Road …
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