Vigo County – December 14, 2019, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Austin J. Sedletzeck, age 27, of Terre Haute, Indiana, was involved in a two-vehicle property damage accident at the State Road 641 bypass south of Interstate 70. Sedletzeck was operating a 2005 Dodge and struck the rear-end of another passenger vehicle.  …

Avon, IN –  Hendricks Power Cooperative has opened applications for its annual youth programs. Each year the organization provides a variety of sponsored programs to benefit local middle and high school students, including Touchstone Energy Camp, a Youth Tour Trip to Washington D.C., and Commitment to Community scholarships. Touchstone Energy Camp …

Vigo County – Friday, December 13, 2019, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Trooper Ian Portteus observed a black passenger vehicle with expired plates at Wabash Avenue and 22nd Street.  Trooper Portteus activated his emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop at this location.  Neil A. Kraemer Trooper Portteus proceeded to speak to …

Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s K9 Sigfried has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Genentech and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Genentech”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. …

Vigo County – December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Roy J. Haight, age 62, of Terre Haute, was stopped for driving while suspended near 7th Street and Windsor Road, by Trooper Gerald Stump.  Further investigation by Trooper Stump revealed that Haight was driving under the influence.  Haight refused to submit to …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is wrapping up its construction projects around Marion County. Contracting partners will be out putting finishing touches on projects. They will be installing lane markings, fixing guardrail and removing barrels and barrier wall.  As always, INDOT would like to remind drivers to slow down …

Clay County – December 11, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Darrell W. Grayless, age 46, of Harmony, IN, was at the Clay County Courthouse in reference to a trial with Master Trooper Todd Brown, for leaving the scene of an accident. While waiting for the trial to begin, Master Trooper …

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 11, 2019) – The state of Indiana is currently accepting nominations for the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards, which honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for at least 100 or 50 years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to serving the community. Award winners will …

Angel D. Estremera Jr. Clay County – At approximately 6:15 p.m., on December 10, 2019, Master Trooper Todd Brown was patrolling in Clay County when he stopped the driver of a Ford passenger vehicle for a defective headlight.  The driver was identified as Angel D. Estremera Jr., age 54, Terre Haute.  …

MOORESVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 11, 2019) – Nice-Pak Products, an innovator and manufacturer of wet wipes for consumers, health care, foodservice and other commercial markets, announced plans today to expand its Indiana operations, creating up to 90 new jobs.  “Indiana’s economy continues to build momentum as we see companies like Nice-Pak Products …