Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1087, which brings consistency and predictability to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ (BMV) procedures and transactions. The Governor signed the bill in a public ceremony at the Greenwood BMV. “I challenged the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to ensure the …
Read More »IMPD detectives investigating Criminal Homicide on city’s near West side
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) detectives are investigating the shooting death of an unidentified male. IMPD officers were dispatched at approximately 8:20a.m. to the 800 block of W 26th St on a call of a body located in the alley. Officers located a black male, in his late …
Read More »Internet Predator From Avon Sentenced in Federal Court
INDIANAPOLIS –United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today the sentencing of an Avon, Indiana, man who terrorized young girls on the internet. Spencer Wheeler, 27, was sentenced to 36 years in federal prison by Chief District Judge Richard L. Young. “Wheeler targeted girls as young as 11 years for …
Read More »IMPD Makes Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run on Norton Avenue
Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Hit and Run Unit arrested 28-year-old Jesse McLemore for the crash that killed 39-year-old Ryan Ziemer. The crash occurred in the 1100 block of Norton Avenue in the early morning hours of Friday, March 11, 2016. Just before 3:30 a.m., officers were sent to the 1100 blk. …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Legislation Affirming Indiana’s Support of Israel
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1378, which requires the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) to divest from any business that engages in action to boycott, divest or sanction the state of Israel. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Road Funding, Regional Cities Bills Into Law
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed into law House Enrolled Act 1001 and Senate Enrolled Act 67, which will provide more than $1.2 billion in new funding for road and bridge preservation and funding for the third Regional Cities award. “I’m pleased to sign these bills that commit more …
Read More »ISP Receives Donation of 50 Automatic External Defibrillators; Organizer of Donation Receives Sagamore of the Wabash
Indianapolis – Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter thanked Pierre Twer, founder of Bolt for the Heart, for the donation of more than 50 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) at a press conference held earlier today at the Indiana Farm Bureau Building on the State Fairgrounds. …
Read More »Methamphetamine Production Site Found in Woods near Terre Haute
Vigo County—Wednesday afternoon at 1:16, Indiana State Police Troopers from the Putnamville District Meth Suppression Team, along with a Vigo County Sheriff’s Office K-9 handler, discovered a large methamphetamine production site in a wooded area near North Fruitridge Avenue and Beech Street in Terre Haute. The area was near a …
Read More »IMPD to transition into beat policing
INDIANAPOLIS – In an effort to enhance the collaboration between citizens and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the process to implement beat policing will begin in late April when new recruits hit the streets. A three year plan will be developed to address staffing needs and responsibilities. Mayor Joe Hogsett …
Read More »Bridge Deck Overlay Project will Restrict State Road 39 in Hendricks County beginning Thursday
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce a bridge deck overlay project on State Road 39 (S.R. 39) two and one half miles north of U.S. 36 will restrict traffic to one 11’ lane on the bridges over Milford Creek and the west fork of White …
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