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Suspicious person investigation leads to serial robbery arrest

INDIANAPOLIS- On April 13, 2019 28-year-old Anthony Johnson of Indianapolis, was arrested  after a suspicious person run by officers with The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD).  Johnson was found to be wanted for a parole violation for previous robberies involving a knife.  Anthony Johnson matched the physical description of a …

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New ‘Face’ of the Delphi Murder Suspect

Delphi, Indiana – Early this afternoon Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter spoke with members of the Delphi community and interested media to share the change in direction of the Delphi double murder investigation of Abigail (Abby) Williams and Liberty (Libby) German.  This investigation has been ongoing since the discovery …

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Motorists: Watch out for slow-moving farm vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS (April 22, 2019) — With planting season underway for most farmers, the state wants to remind every motorist to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment on Indiana’s rural roads. Over the next couple of months, Hoosiers are encouraged to exercise caution and patience, as they share the road …

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IMPD Officer Involved in Shooting in 2900 block of Georgetown Rd

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigating after an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) on the city’s northwest side. Jarius Moore Just after 12 p.m. on 04/19/2019, officers and Violent Crime Unit (VCU) detectives with the IMPD were attempting to stop a wanted violent felon, …

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Alert IMPD Officer apprehends Armed Robbery Suspect

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer quickly apprehends armed robbery suspect after arriving on-scene of a 911 call. Adrian Clasberry Just before 9:15 p.m. on 04/20/2019, officers with the IMPD were dispatched to the 1200 block of Whitcomb Ave on reports of a 911 hang-up call. The first …

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Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash on I-65 in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN – Troopers are investigating a deadly single vehicle crash that occurred on I-65 southbound near the I-70 interchange. Emergency crews were notified at 7:30 this evening of a serious crash near an area known as the South Split. One motorist who stopped to help happened to be a nurse, …

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Multi-Agency Pursuit Lands Two Individuals in Jail

Clay County, Brazil – Friday, April 19, 2019, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Indiana State Police Sergeant Jared Nicoson observed a tan Chevrolet Corvette westbound on Interstate 70 near the 23 mile marker that was traveling at a high rate of speed.  Sergeant Nicoson activated his stationary radar and received a …

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Gov. Holcomb and First Lady Visit Easter Egg Hunt

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and First Lady Janet Holcomb visited the Meridian Street Foundation Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The event took place at the old Governor’s Residence on Meridian Street in Indianapolis, which is now the private home of Dr. John and Elaine Klein. Governors lived …

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Accidental Shooting Sends Two Individuals to Hospital

Greencastle, IN – Putnam County Department of Child Services, requested the assistance of Indiana State Police, Putnamville District, to conduct an investigation of an accidental shooting that sent two individuals to the hospital.   Preliminary information indicates that a juvenile was visiting with grandparents on April 19, 2019.  The juvenile …

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