Indianapolis, IN – Last night, just before midnight, Troopers were dispatched to the area of I-465 and Shadeland Avenue on the city’s east side for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle with a bullet hole in the rear door and a broken back window. Further investigation …
Read More »Donnelly Urges Secretary DeVos to Engage Stakeholders in Improving School Safety
Indianapolis, Ind. – Following the recent shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today urged Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to engage stakeholders in efforts to improve school safety. In a letter to Secretary DeVos, Donnelly relayed concerns from Indiana State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick, school resource …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Today to Honor Maryland Newspaper Shooting Victims
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses …
Read More »Seger named deputy director of state’s agriculture department
INDIANAPOLIS (July 2, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced today that Jordan Seger has been appointed deputy director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). Seger has been with the department since 2011 and previously served as Division of Soil Conservation director. “We are pleased to name Jordan …
Read More »Marion County Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2018) – Indianapolis resident Jewon Neal, 30, pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud in Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division 2 on June 22, 2018. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Neal was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment …
Read More »IMPD provides reminders for those attending Indianapolis’ July 4th Celebration and celebrating in their neighborhoods
INDIANAPOLIS – Hundreds of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department police officers will have a very visible presence downtown and throughout our neighborhoods Wednesday to enhance the safety and enjoyment of those celebrating our nation’s birthday. The police department reminds event goers to be mindful of their surroundings, and that if they …
Read More »Driver Arrested in Vigo County after Failing to Stop for Trooper
igo County—This afternoon at approximately 3:49, Indiana State Police Trooper Erik Smith was patrolling northbound on US 41 near French Drive, when he was passed on the right by a Gold 2002 Toyota Corolla at 70mph and driven by a black male. Trooper Smith activated his emergency lights and siren …
Read More »Fountain County Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charges
Montgomery County—Friday afternoon around 2:00, Indiana State Police Detectives arrested a Fountain County man on three Level 1 felony counts of Child Molestation. Paul M. Crowder, age 70, of Covington, IN. was taken into custody without incident at his residence and incarcerated in the Montgomery County Jail. Preliminary investigation alleges …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg reminds residents of fireworks laws and safety guidelines
The Town of Brownsburg encourages residents to keep safety in mind as they celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, particularly when it comes to the use of fireworks. The Indiana fireworks law permits only individuals over 18 to purchase fireworks, and a person 18 or older must be present when …
Read More »Brownsburg fireworks show moves to new location this year
A new location for the 2018 July 4th fireworks show has been secured. They will be shot off from the field between Eagle and White Lick Elementary Schools. Spectators can enjoy the show from the designated viewing area on the grassy lot on the SW corner of Odell and Airport …
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