Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence joined business and government leaders yesterday to host the second annual Indiana-Israel Business Exchange, discussing opportunities to strengthen economic ties and collaboration between the two states. “Israel and Indiana share many common bonds that Hoosiers cherish,” said Governor Pence. “As our nation’s strongest and most …
Read More »Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with a Selfie
This July, everyday citizens don’t need to be bitten by a radioactive spider to discover that they have super powers. They just need to visit their nearest park or recreation center to find super powers they didn’t know they had. Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation …
Read More »Homicide detectives investigate after a man is found unresponsive in his apartment
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives are investigating after a man is found unresponsive inside his apartment. On Sunday, just after 2:30 p.m., officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were sent to the 3800 block of North Pennsylvania Street on an unresponsive male. When officers arrived, …
Read More »Police Arrest Man in a Downtown Entertainment Zone during a traffic stop in which guns and drugs were confiscated
INDIANAPOLIS – Just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in the 300 block of South Meridian Street, an officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) observed a Chevrolet Impala with vehicular equipment violations. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and as he approached the vehicle, he observed …
Read More »Coats Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), today issued a statement regarding a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt to reverse the Fifth Circuit’s decision, effectively striking down Texas’ abortion clinic regulations. “I am troubled that the Supreme Court ruled against this commonsense Texas …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Amends Ordinance on Fireworks for Consistency with State Law
BROWNSBURG – Brownsburg Town Council approved an update to the municipality’s ordinance that addresses the use of fireworks at its June 23 meeting. Effective June 29, the Town Code was revised to complement state law and to provide consistency with other areas of the Town Code related to noise and …
Read More »Donnelly Statement on FBI Briefing on Counterterrorism Efforts in Indiana
Indianapolis, Ind. – U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly met with FBI officials in Indianapolis today to discuss the FBI’s counterterrorism efforts in Indiana, including the FBI’s partnership with local law enforcement and other federal, state, and local agencies through its Joint Terrorism Task Force. Donnelly said, “My top priority is the …
Read More »Hendricks Regional Health Warns Residents of Phone Phishing Scam
Hendricks Regional Health has become aware of a phone scam currently circulating in Hendricks County. This particular phishing scam is aimed at attempting to solicit personal financial information over the phone from residents in our community. The scammers are representing themselves as Hendricks Regional Health and are asking callers to …
Read More »IMPD investigating the shooting death of 51-year-old male found in the 3000 blk. of Sherman Drive
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Unit is investigating after a man is found lying outside shot multiple times and later dies at the hospital. On Saturday evening after 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3000 N. Sherman Drive on report of a person …
Read More »IMPD sex crimes detectives arrest a man for improper relationship with a 15-year-old minor
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Sex Crimes Unit have arrested 29-year-old Demario Thomas for an illegal sexual relationship with a 15-year-old minor. It is alleged that the victim and suspect became involved in an illegal sexual relationship at the end of May or beginning of June …
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