WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Todd Rokita released the following statement after releasing his bill that enhances penalties under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA): “No one is above the law, especially researchers and professors who rely on federal funding,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “I have introduced legislation …

Sullivan County—Late Friday evening July 20, members of the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, ISP SWAT team, local troopers, and members of the Greene County Drug Task Force served two search warrants in Sullivan County, one at 224 Depot St. in Sullivan and one at 1008 Miller Street in …

HENDRICKS, MONTGOMERY AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a bridge replacement project on the U.S. 36 Bridge over Plum Creek will restrict traffic to one 10’ lane, beginning on or after Friday, August 3.  Motorists will be controlled at the bridge with a traffic signal.  …

(Indianapolis, Ind.) – Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced today that Timothy Patton has been convicted and sentenced for multiple charges relating to a violent sexual assault that occurred in February 2017. Patton received a 90-year sentence with 60 years to be served in the Indiana Department of Correction followed by …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 30, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced today that the Indiana State Department of Agriculture distributed $300,000 to 11 regional food banks. These funds will be used to provide food assistance and services to Hoosiers in need. “Food banks across our state are doing truly extraordinary things for those who …

Clay County—Since July 18th of this year, a number of burglaries, thefts, and suspicious person(s) sightings have occurred in and around the 7600 block of County Road 200 West and Summit Lawn Cemetery area. In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 29, at 2:30, Indiana State Police Master Trooper …

Clay County—Saturday morning, July 28 at approximately 3:03, Indiana State Police responded to the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 24 mile marker for a truck crash. Preliminary investigation revealed an unknown passenger car allegedly veered erratically into the driving lane, forcing the driver of a Budget Rental Truck …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (July 27, 2018) — One year ago today, Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell announced the launch of the INvestABLE Indiana savings plan. The plan was made possible by the passing of the ABLE Act of 2014. It allows for the creation of tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities to …

Franklin, IN – A 41 year old man was arrested for possession of child pornography yesterday. The arrest stemmed from a three month investigation by the Indiana Crimes Against Children Task Force, with the assistance of the Noblesville Police Department and the Franklin Police Department. The findings of the investigation …

Indianapolis, IN – Trooper Drew Atwell is recovering from injuries sustained when his car was struck by an alleged drunk driver early this morning on I-65 near Southport Road. Just after 3:00 a.m., Trooper Atwell was investigating a crash with injuries on I-65 southbound at the 103.8 mile marker when …