On October 5, 2016, at 8:59 p.m., Southwest officers were dispatched to the Burger King located at 5199 W. Washington St on reports of shots being fired inside the business. Dispatch put out a description of the suspects and stated that they were attempting to rob the restaurant. Responding officers …
Read More »Fatigued Driving Appears to have Caused Morning Crash in Vigo County
Vigo County—This morning at 8:52, Indiana State Police, along with Terre Haute Police and Terre Haute Fire Department units responded to a one-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the 9.5 mile marker. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 71-year-old Jerry Hicks of …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg begins increased enforcement of temporary signs
BROWNSBURG – The Town of Brownsburg Development Services Department will start increased enforcement this week of ordinance violations specifically relating to the placement of temporary signs. Temporary signs are defined as A-frame, banner, self-standing or yard signs. Businesses may use temporary signs to advertise a sale or special event up …
Read More »Hit and Run Accident investigation leads to traffic stop resulting in the confiscation of heroin, cocaine, and stolen handgun
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer who was dispatched on a hit and run investigation, locates suspect vehicle and discovers heroin, cocaine, and stolen handgun. Just before 9 p.m. on 09/26/2016, an officer with the IMPD was dispatched to the 1200 block of N Lasalle St on reports …
Read More »Police-Community Partnership leads to quick apprehension of shooting suspect
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Aggravated Assault detectives arrested a suspected shooter Monday evening from an incident that occurred earlier in the day that left one man in serious condition. Just after 8 a.m. on 10/03/2016, officers were dispatched to apartments in the 8200 block of Harcourt Road …
Read More »Watch for Deer on Indiana’s Roadways
The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay alert as deer become more active in fall months on Indiana’s roadways. Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle crashes involving deer occur between October and December. Deer are generally more …
Read More »Coats Receives Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence
INDIANAPOLIS – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) recently received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is given to legislators who consistently support policies that allow manufacturers to create jobs, compete in the global economy and improve living standards for manufacturing workers. “Indiana is one …
Read More »Soybean Processor Investing $30 Million at Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon – Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB), a leader in the grain and transportation industries since 1970, announced plans today to expand its operations at the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon, investing more than $31 million to increase its soybean processing capabilities in southwest Indiana. “Indiana is a state …
Read More »Donnelly Responds to Trump Comments on Military Suicide
South Bend, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today issued the following statement after Donald Trump suggested that servicemembers and veterans lost to suicide were not strong enough. Trump said during an event today, “When you talk about the mental health problems, when people come back from war and combat …
Read More »Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds Hoosiers to play it safe
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) urge Hoosiers to follow prudent practices in their online activities to protect personal information. October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Indiana via a proclamation from Governor Mike Pence and nationally by the U.S. Department of …
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