The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all …
Read More »Walmart Announces New Focus on Hiring Military Spouses; Update to Indiana Veterans Hiring Number
BENTONVILLE, ARK.,Nov. 12, 2018–Walmart today announced it will give hiring preference to military spouses, becoming the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment. The Military Spouse Career Connection, a new initiative by Walmart to recruit and hire military spouses, complements the 2013 Veterans Welcome Home commitment, enhanced in 2015, …
Read More »Tips Lead to Arrest of Suspect in Theft of State Police Handgun
Parke County – Tuesday morning at 10:00, Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by the Parke County Sheriff’s Office regarding information of the stolen handgun from an Indiana State Police commission. Logan J. Blubaugh The Parke County Sheriff’s Office received a tip earlier this morning regarding …
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ISP Accepting Applications for Regional Dispatcher at the Indianapolis Regional Dispatch Center
(Indianapolis) – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher at the Indianapolis Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center which operates out of that facility. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies and …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Food Drive Now Underway
BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg kicked off its annual “Let’s Give” food drive Monday to help a local pantry keep shelves stocked with non-perishable items through the holiday season. Town staff encourages the community’s support of the canned and boxed items collection so area families in need can keep …
Read More »Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of an Indianapolis Man
Indianapolis, IN – State Police are investigating an overnight single vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Indianapolis man. Just after 2 o’clock Saturday morning dispatchers began receiving emergency calls of a serious crash on the ramp from I-74 eastbound to I-465 southbound on the city’s west side. Emergency …
Read More »I-69 Section between Bloomington and Martinsville to be at interstate speed beginning today
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (November 2, 2018) – Over the weekend crews will begin pulling barrels off of mainline I-69 and uncovering speed limit signs throughout the corridor. Motorists can anticipate interstate speeds beginning on Monday, November 5. The speed limit will be 55 miles per hour in Bloomington proper between Rockport …
Read More »Indiana Department of Child Services creates Foster Parent Bill of Rights
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2018) – The Indiana Department of Child Services has released its new Foster Parent Bill of Rights in support and appreciation of those families who open their homes to children in need. The document, a collaborative effort among area foster parents, advocates, older youth and legislators, a …
Read More »Off Duty Trooper Observes Lit Cigarette thrown from Vehicle, Results in Several Felony Charges
Ellettsville (Monroe County) – Early Sunday morning off duty Trooper Kyle Hall observed a white 2013 Ford passenger car travelling westbound on State Road 46 near Red Hill Road. While observing the vehicle, one of the occupants threw out a lit cigarette. After initiating a traffic stop and identifying the …
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