According to an article in the Indy Star, A Washington Township/Avon firefighter was arrested Friday night in Clay County after police said he robbed a Brazil bank. Brazil police officials said a man, later identified as 39 year old Bryan Anderson entered the First Financial Bank in Brazil Indiana and …
Read More »IMPD Sergeant to receive Award from Indiana Officials Association
INDIANAPOLIS – Sergeant Judy Phillips has been selected to receive the Center Circle Official’s award from the Indiana Officials Association (IOA), at an upcoming banquet at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. The following is a profile of Sergeant Phillips put together by the IOA: Judy Phillips transferred an outstanding …
Read More »‘TXT L8R’ Social Media Contest Offers Up to $5,000 in Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS (March 22, 2016) – Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships. The Indiana Bureau of Motor …
Read More »Coats Statement on Brussels Attacks
PARIS – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement regarding the attacks in Brussels: “Sadly, another of the world’s great cities has been victimized by cowardly acts of violence. I offer my deepest condolences to the families affected by …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Into Law Legislation to Help Hoosier Veterans
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1312, authored by Representative Douglas Gutwein (R – Francesville). HEA 1312 allows veteran-owned businesses to register directly with the State of Indiana instead of the federal government. This registration allows veteran-owned businesses to receive greater consideration during the state’s …
Read More »Early Morning Chase Ends in Arrests in Clay County
Clay County—This morning at 8:23, Indiana State Police Trooper Bill Bradbury radar clocked a 1998 Nissan Altima northbound on State Road 59 near County Road 200 S at 76 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone. As Trooper Bradbury activated his emergency lights and siren to stop the vehicle, the male driver …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Bill to Replace ISTEP
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today joined teachers and students at Eagle Elementary School in Zionsville to sign House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1395, which eliminates the ISTEP test, effective July 1, 2017. The bill, which was authored by Rep. Bob Behning (R – Indianapolis), also establishes a 23-member panel to …
Read More »Donnelly, Sessions Call for Missile Defense Investments in Letter to President Obama
Indianapolis, Ind. — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL), the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, sent a letter to President Obama highlighting the importance of investments in U.S. missile defense capabilities and the need to strengthen our partnerships …
Read More »Funeral Arrangements to Honor Howard County Deputy Carl Koontz
Kokomo Indiana – Arrangements to honor Howard County Deputy Koontz have been finalized. Deputy Koontz was killed in the line of duty March 20th, 2016 in Russiaville Indiana. Koontz and other officers were attempting to serve a warrant when he was shot in the pelvic area. He was rushed to the …
Read More »Trooper Brock McCooe Promoted to Corporal at Indianapolis District
Indianapolis, IN- Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Trooper Brock McCooe to the rank of Corporal to serve as the District Duty Officer at the Indianapolis Post. Corporal McCooe comes to us from Jacksonville Florida and is a 1996 graduate of New Albany High School. He …
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