INDIANAPOLIS –On March 16, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to 2200 block of N. Illinois on a report of a person shot. Officers located an unresponsive male with apparent gunshot wounds laying on the side walk near the business. Medics arrived a …
Read More »Sheriffs’ Prayers for Peace Chapel Are Answered
BRAZIL, IND. (March 16, 2018) — Indiana sheriffs’ prayers for an interdenominational peace chapel at their new Youth Ranch have been answered. They say a generous and unexpected donor, often called an “angel” by not-for-profits, has funded a house of worship for future law enforcement officers and at-risk kids. “Religion …
Read More »Indiana State Police Trooper Arrests One of Louisiana’s Five Most Wanted Fugitives
Indianapolis, IN – In the state of Indiana it is illegal for a semi tractor-trailer to drive in the far left lane on a highway with more than two lanes, which is exactly what landed one of Louisiana’s most wanted fugitives back behind bars. Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division’s …
Read More »Indy Partnership Launches Regional Economic Development Dashboard
(INDIANAPOLIS) – This week the Indy Partnership, a business unit of the Indy Chamber, announced the launch of a new economic development dashboard aimed at highlighting the successes and opportunities of the 9-county Indianapolis region. Stats.IndyChamber.com consists of two journeys: one a more straightforward dashboard with interactive graphs and economic …
Read More »An IMPD Officer is seriously injured following an accident on Indianapolis’ west side
INDIANAPOLIS –On Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 3:21 p.m., accident investigators with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to the 2100 Block of Country Club Rd. on a report of an accident involving an IMPD Officer. Responding Officers located an unresponsive middle shift North West Officer and an unresponsive private …
Read More »Unidentified male recovered in White River, Marion County
Indiana Conservation Officers and Indianapolis Metro Police Department are investigating a body that has been recovered from the White River under the Westfield Bridge near Broad Ripple. A passerby noticed what they believed to be a body and notified police. The body has not been identified and no details concerning …
Read More »Donnelly: Russia Sanctions a Welcome Step
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today welcomed the Treasury Department’s announcement it is implementing new sanctions on five Russian entities and 19 individuals for attempted meddling in the 2016 election, dangerous cyberattacks, and efforts to target critical infrastructure in the United States, including the American energy grid. In …
Read More »Indiana announces new partnership to connect Hoosiers with drug treatment
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Secretary Dr. Jennifer Walthall and Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland today announced a new tool to help Hoosiers seeking treatment for substance use disorder immediately connect with available inpatient or residential treatment services. This new …
Read More »Eight Hendricks County Leaders Endorse Conservative Businessman Steve Braun for Congress
(Whitestown, IN) – Eight leaders from Hendricks County have endorsed conservative businessman Steve Braun in his race for Congress in Indiana’s 4th Congressional District. Braun’s Hendricks County endorsements include: County Commissioner Matt Whetstone Sheriff Brett Clark Former County Republican Party Vice Chair Erin Engels Deputy Prosecutor Loren Delp Brownsburg Town …
Read More »Identity Theft Can Compromise your Tax Return
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) continues to partner with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to share the top tax filing season concerns referred to as the “IRS Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2018. The third scam in the 12-part series is identity theft. Tax-related identity theft occurs …
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