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On Tuesday July 3, 2018 Officers from The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Southwest District executed two separate search warrants that netted over 40 pounds of suspected Methamphetamine and Black Tar Heroin. Also, seized during the warrants were nine guns and over $40,000.00 (Forty Thousand Dollars) in cash. The Following Individuals …

Members of the award winning Danville Community High School Tribe Tech Robotics Team recently volunteered their time to mentor younger students at the Robotics Summer Day Camp. Hosted at the high school during two sessions, 24 campers participated. The day was broken up with third through fifth graders in the …

Indianapolis, IN –  Last night, just before midnight, Troopers were dispatched to the area of I-465 and Shadeland Avenue on the city’s east side for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle with a bullet hole in the rear door and a broken back window. Further investigation …

Indianapolis, Ind. – Following the recent shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly today urged Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to engage stakeholders in efforts to improve school safety. In a letter to Secretary DeVos, Donnelly relayed concerns from Indiana State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick, school resource …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the tragedy at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses …

INDIANAPOLIS (July 3, 2018) – Indianapolis resident Jewon Neal, 30, pled guilty to unemployment insurance fraud in Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division 2 on June 22, 2018. Through the use of agency records, an Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) employee began an investigation and determined that Neal was working and receiving wages while claiming unemployment …

INDIANAPOLIS – Hundreds of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department police officers will have a very visible presence downtown and throughout our neighborhoods Wednesday to enhance the safety and enjoyment of those celebrating our nation’s birthday. The police department reminds event goers to be mindful of their surroundings, and that if they …

The Town of Brownsburg encourages residents to keep safety in mind as they celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, particularly when it comes to the use of fireworks. The Indiana fireworks law permits only individuals over 18 to purchase fireworks, and a person 18 or older must be present when …

A new location for the 2018 July 4th fireworks show has been secured. They will be shot off from the field between Eagle and White Lick Elementary Schools. Spectators can enjoy the show from the designated viewing area on the grassy lot on the SW corner of Odell and Airport …

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indy Chamber and its team of consultants previewed a sweeping financial and operational assessment of the Indianapolis Public Schools at tonight’s IPS board meeting.  While the report is still being finalized, it has identified more than 50 cost-cutting recommendations to allow the district to reduce its proposed …