INDIANAPOLIS – Friday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested 18-year-old Anthony Steele on the preliminary charge of murder for his alleged involvement in the death of 18-year-old, Elijah Lacey. Steele was taken into custody by the US Marshall’s Task Force and the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit. On Monday, …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Parks for People” Project in Rensselaer
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents of Rensselaer will soon be able to enjoy new and improved park amenities in the Staddon/Monnett area, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign is sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity. The …
Read More »Indiana Balance of State Point-in-Time Count reveals a two percent decrease from last year
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced today findings from the 2018 Balance of State (BoS) Point-in-Time (PiT) Count. Among the findings is a two percent decrease in the overall homeless population. Agency officials attribute the continued reduction to the state’s BoS homeless population to coordination …
Read More »Driver Advises ISP Dispatch She Needs to Pull over for She Has Been Drinking
Tippecanoe County-Saturday morning around 5:12 A.M on I-65 northbound near the 178 exit (that is in Tippecanoe County the SR 43 exit), a female driver call Region 1 Dispatch at Lowell to advise them she had been drinking and needs to pull over. Dispatch advised Trooper Daniel Organ who was …
Read More »Body of man missing after Monroe Lake storm recovered
Monroe Co—Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of 26 year Anup Thota from Bloomington Sunday. Thota was boating and swimming with co-workers on Monroe Reservoir Friday evening. The friends were caught on the water when a storm squall passed over the area approximately 8:30 PM. After it began raining, the victim’s friends …
Read More »Crouch: Nominations for AgriVision Award now open
STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch is now accepting nominations for the 2018 AgriVision Award, which was established to honor an Indiana resident who has made significant advancements in the agriculture industry. “Indiana is an agricultural leader nationwide, and it is important we recognize those who have …
Read More »Governor Holcomb proclaims June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2018 — June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, available resources and how people can get involved to support the cause. During the month of June, Gov. Eric Holcomb invites Hoosiers to raise awareness and take action …
Read More »Hendricks County Health Department offers free HIV, STI, and pregnancy testing
DANVILLE, IN – As a service to Hendricks County residents, the Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) continues to offer regular testing for HIV, common sexually-transmitted diseases/infections (STI), and pregnancy for free for those who qualify. According to the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), there were 190 people living with …
Read More »Million Meal Movement Helps Indiana State Police Feed Those in Need
Indianapolis, IN – After today Indiana State Troopers will be better equipped to provide assistance when dealing with people in need. Million Meal Movement provided more than 300 meal packets to the state police that contain enough nutrients to feed a family of four. The packets will be made available …
Read More »IMPD Sergeant arrested on Official Misconduct charge
INDIANAPOLIS – A 31-year veteran with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) was arrested on Thursday, on allegations of official misconduct. In October 2016, detectives with the IMPD Special Investigations Unit began to look into allegations of official misconduct involving 55-year-old Charles Butler after another IMPD officer brought suspicious activity …
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