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IMPD Officers track down and arrest robbery suspect

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Robbery detectives arrest 40-year-old, Richard Beeler for his role in the robbery of Poor Mann’s Tire shop located at 5061 East 34th street. Just before 3:00 p.m. on November 26, 2018, IMPD North district officers were dispatched to 5061 East 34th street reference …

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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the 79th Recruit Academy

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 79th Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career …

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Indiana State Police Increases Traffic Enforcement This Thanksgiving With Operation C.A.R.E.

As millions of Americans flood our nation’s highways this Thanksgiving travel holiday, Indiana State Police will join forces with peer law enforcement agencies in other states as part of Operation C.A.R.E.  Operation C.A.R.E.—short for Combined Accident Reduction Effort—reduces crashes by enforcing laws relating to impaired driving, seat belts, speeding and …

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Record-breaking book collection to help dozens of DCS foster kids

INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20, 2018) – More than 50 Hoosier foster children will receive backpacks full of books thanks to a recent record-breaking 2018 Colts game day Books for Youth collection drive. The Indiana Department of Child Services this week announced the final totals: Fans donated $1,573 and 1,409 individual books prior to …

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Local legislators return to the Statehouse for Organization Day

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2018) – House lawmakers representing Hendricks County returned to the Statehouse Monday for the Indiana General Assembly’s Organization Day. State Reps. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) were among those who met for the ceremonial start of the 2019 legislative session. “Organization Day, …

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Sex Crimes Case Leads to Indianapolis man Behind Bars

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Sex Crimes detectives have arrested 40-year-old Harlon Graves of Indianapolis for his alleged involvement in a child molestation case. Just before 2:30 a.m., on November 1, 2018 officers were called to the 4800 block of E. New York Street on a report of …

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IMPD 2018 Holiday Shopping patrol activity, shopper safety tips

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) wants to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. To that end, the IMPD plans to supplement existing patrols and take extra steps to protect shoppers at area retailers. Officers in marked vehicles, on mountain bikes (dependent on weather …

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Department of Revenue Warns of Email Scam Impersonating IRS

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warn of fraudulent emails impersonating either revenue agency encouraging individuals to open files corrupted with malware. These scam emails use tax transcripts as bait to entice users to open the attachments. The scam is particularly problematic …

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