WINNIPEG, Canada (Sept. 17, 2018) — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler and members of the Indiana agricultural delegation met with officials from Canada’s Manitoba Province today to discuss opportunities to grow both regions’ agricultural sectors. This photo is of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch signing the …
Read More »National Septic-Smart Week is the Perfect Opportunity to Maintain Your Septic System
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facilitates National SepticSmart Week to encourage homeowners and communities to take the necessary steps to maintain their septic systems. Today, September 17th, 2018 marks the beginning of this important reminder for all Hendricks County homeowners who have septic systems. …
Read More »Compliance Check in Clay County Leads to Three Arrests
Clay County—On Friday, September 14, Indiana State Police troopers assisted the Clay County Community Corrections and Clay County Probation Office with a routine compliance check at 716 North Washington Street in Brazil. During a search of the residence, officers located approximately 862 grams of suspected methamphetamine, $7,657 in US currency, …
Read More »Semi Driver Succumbs during Fiery Crash in Vigo County
Vigo County—Friday evening, September 14, at approximately 6:51, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a fiery crash in eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Darwin Road overpass (near three mile marker) involving two tractor-trailer units. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Volvo tractor, pulling a box …
Read More »Rokita Targets Google Bias in Letter to FTC
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) begins their public series addressing competition and consumer protection in the 21st century,Congressman Todd Rokita released a second letter to the FTC calling for an investigation into Google misleading their users with manipulated search engine results that benefited their biased agenda. …
Read More »Donnelly Adds Support to Bipartisan Election Security Legislation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today announced his support for bipartisan legislation aimed at deterring foreign actors from meddling in U.S. elections and punishing those who do so. The Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines (DETER) Act, introduced by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Marco Rubio …
Read More »IMPD Chief Roach terminates Probationary Officer following theft charges
Chief Bryan Roach terminated Probationary Officer Juan Baez on 09/10/2018 following the conclusion of an investigation by Johnson County authorities who determined that Baez had filed false police reports and had pawned items he had claimed were stolen. Johnson County Authorities alerted the IMPD of their investigation into Baez, at …
Read More »Plainfield Man Arrested after Fleeing Trooper
Putnam County—This evening at 6:50, Indiana State Police Senior Trooper David Petrowski radar tracked a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle on westbound US 40 near County Road 200 West, at 74 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone. As Petrowski attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver fled north on Manhattan Road from US …
Read More »Indiana State Police Investigating Homicide in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN – September 3rd, 2018, the Indiana State Police was contacted by a concerned family member from southeast Indiana about a possible missing person, last known to be in the Indianapolis area. The reporting person told troopers they had not heard from 33 year old Jeremy S. Cain of …
Read More »Unemployment Insurance Fraud Investigation Yields Two Convictions
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 12, 2018) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) receives wage reports and new hire data from Hoosier employers documenting who is employed and receiving compensation. The agency’s unemployment insurance fraud investigation taskforce examines claims of individuals who intentionally provide false, misreported or unreported information in order …
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