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Indiana State Capitol Police Welcome New K9

Indianapolis, IN – Corporal David Poynter of the Indiana State Police Capitol Division is an Explosive Detection Canine handler for the Indiana State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team. He recently began working with a new canine partner, his third for the ISP EOD team. ISP K9 Rex Explosive Detection Canine …

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Online Shopping this Holiday Season? Be Sure to Stay Safe!

INDIANAPOLIS — The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to encourage online shoppers to be extra vigilant to protect their important financial data. The holidays offer cybercriminals the perfect opportunity to steal sensitive data …

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IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide

INDIANAPOLIS –  Just after 11:47 p.m. on November 29, 2019, Hendricks County Deputies were flagged down in the area of Main Street and Spring Street in Plainfield, Indiana, by a male. The male, identified as Jermaine Lamar, was driving a vehicle with two adult females who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Responding …

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Hendricks County Residents Among Gov. Holcomb’s Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission The governor made one new appointment to the commission, who will serve until Aug. 31, 2022: James Greeson (Indianapolis), former Indiana State Fire Marshal Governor’s …

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Be safe and plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel

INDIANA— AAA predicts an estimated 49.3 million travelers hitting the road this year for Thanksgiving, the most since 2005 and slightly higher than last year. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) urges you to plan ahead and travel safely, especially as increased traffic is expected throughout the state. Increased travel …

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Extra Troopers will be Patrolling Area Highways during Thanksgiving Holiday “Operation Safe Family Travel”

The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Indiana State Police want to remind every motorist the importance of driving responsibly during this holiday period, which officially starts tomorrow. Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), which is a …

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