Brian Scott

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Centerville Man Struck While Outside his Car on I-65

Indianapolis, IN – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening. Around 6:45 p.m. emergency crews were called to the ramp from I-65 northbound to I-465 eastbound on the city’s south side for reports of a pedestrian struck. Upon arrival the found a man lying …

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Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Ball State University Board of Trustees The governor made one reappointment to the board, who will serve until Dec. 31, 2023: Matt Momper (Fort Wayne), president of Momper Insulation, will continue …

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DCS partners with Foster America program

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2019) – The Indiana Department of Child Services welcomes Takkeem Morgan as the agency’s first Foster America Fellow.  Since 2016, San Francisco-based Foster America has partnered with child-welfare agencies across the country to place talented professionals in their organizations for an 18-month fellowship. The nonprofit recruits professionals …

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Terre Haute Man Arrested for DUI while Transporting Children

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.  …

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Applications Open for Sponsored Youth Programs in Hendricks Co.

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 …

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Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Altered Handgun

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 …

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Vigo County Traffic Stop Leads to a DUI Felony Arrest

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 …

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Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County

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 …

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Don’t Take Your Paraphernalia to Court

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 …

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