On Monday, March 21, 2016, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotions of Putnamville Troopers Brandon G. Mullen and Michael J. Wood to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Mullen will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator and Sergeant Wood will serve as the Assistant Commander of the …
Read More »Pedestrian killed in a hit and run at West 86th Street and Township Line Road
INDIANAPOLIS– Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Hit and Run investigators are seeking vehicles involved in a fatal hit and run accident on the north side of Indianapolis. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of West 86th Street and Township Line Road on the report of a person struck. The victim, …
Read More »Motorcyclist Killed in Hit and Run Accident
INDIANAPOLIS– Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Hit and Run investigators are seeking a dark blue 2000-2007 Mitsubishi Lantzer believed to have struck a motorcyclist on March 21, 2016. The victim, 32-year-old Maurice Hamler, was driving his motorcycle in the 9400 block of East 38th Street. The victim was struck by …
Read More »Master Trooper Mike Meinczinger Promoted to Sergeant
Indianapolis, IN- Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Master Trooper Michael J. Meinczinger to the rank of Sergeant to serve as the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Grant and Training Administrator. Meinczinger is a native of Greenwood, Indiana and a 1991 graduate of Center …
Read More »IMPD arrest armed robbery suspect minutes after he is alleged to have committed an armed robbery
INDIANAPOLIS – A 20-year-old suspect is arrested minutes after he allegedly robs a Family Dollar armed with a handgun. At around 10:00 AM, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were sent to the 3700 blk. of E. 25th St. reference an armed robbery that had just occurred. When …
Read More »IMPD homicide detectives investigate the death of a woman on the city’s east side of town
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a woman found on the city’s east side Monday. Just before 10:00 AM, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were sent to the 1400 blk. of Campbell Avenue on the report of …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs ABLE Act into Law
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (Senate Enrolled Act 11), which creates a savings program for Hoosiers to better provide for their loved ones with special needs by allowing them to save money for disability-related costs without placing other benefits at …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Bill to Codify HIP 2.0, Ensures Hundreds of Thousands Receive Quality Health Care
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed legislation (Senate Enrolled Act 165) to codify the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0 into law, ensuring more than 370,000 Hoosiers have access to affordable and quality health care. “Rooted in consumerism and personal responsibility, Indiana’s HIP 2.0 program is establishing a new health …
Read More »Governor Pence Signs Bill Adding Human Trafficking to Department of Child Services Statute
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today signed one of his agenda items to add human trafficking to the Child In Need of Services (CHINS) code to allow the Department of Child Services (DCS) to intervene and serve children who are victims of human trafficking. SEA 305 is authored by Sen. …
Read More »On Selma March Anniversary, Donnelly Adds Support to Voting Rights Bill
Indianapolis, Ind. — U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly announced his support for the bipartisan Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore voter protections that were undermined by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder. Today, March 21, marks the 51st anniversary of the beginning of Dr. Martin …
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