Lebanon, IN – A police impersonator was arrested on I-65 near Lebanon yesterday after being pulled over by the Indiana State Police. February 14th, 2017, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Trooper Luis Deffit was patrolling I-65 near the 136 mile marker when he saw a black SUV going 87 miles per hour …
Read More »Noblesville Man Killed in a Crash Caused by a Suspected Drunk Driver
Indianapolis, IN – An early morning crash on I-465 has claimed the life of a Noblesville man. Just before 2:30a.m. emergency crews were called to I-465 eastbound near Michigan Road for a serious crash. Upon arrival responders found two inverted vehicles, one on the right shoulder of the interstate and one …
Read More »Committee passes Steuerwald’s legislation aimed at combating crimes through DNA
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2017) — The House Committee on Judiciary unanimously passed a bill Monday that would give law enforcement a new tool to combat crimes in Indiana, according to the bill’s author, State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon). Under House Bill 1577, those arrested for a felony would have a …
Read More »Danville man under arrest for attempted murder in Sunday morning shooting
At approximately 2:55 AM the Hendricks County Communications Center received a 911 call in reference to a person shot at the intersection of Kentucky and Chestnut Street in Danville. Danville Officers arrived on scene a few minutes later and located both the suspect and victim. The suspect was detained, and …
Read More »The HCEDP Launches Its New Website
The Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership said the following in a press-release to WYRZ. “It has been a long time coming, and the HCEDP is thrilled to announce the launch of the new HCEDP website. The new site highlights the assets and sought after business industries of Hendricks County, the …
Read More »Arrest Warrant Leads Police To Drugs in a Residence
Indianapolis, IN – Wednesday February 8th, 2017 Troopers from the Indiana State Police assisted the U.S. Marshals Service with the execution of an arrest warrant at 1817 Ashbury Street in Indianapolis. The target of the warrant, 34 year old Cory Critchfield of Indianapolis, was located at the residence and arrested …
Read More »Gifted Indiana High School Student Accepted To The University of Southampton, England, and Launches GoFundMe Campaign In Hopes Of Fundraising Tuition Needed To Attend.
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Academy (IA) High School for Science, Mathematics and Humanities senior Steven O’Riley, Jr. has a 4.3 GPA, amassed 35 college credits, and been accepted to attend the prestigious University of Southampton in England this fall. When he arrives on campus, Steven will participate in the Computer Science …
Read More »SIMPLE STEPS, ROUTINE CARE HELP PREVENT INFECTIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Health officials offer recommendations as part of International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Pregnant women and unborn babies are vulnerable to many different diseases that can cause serious illness and death. This February, as part of International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month, local public health officials are …
Read More »Parks, Ecotherapy Help Combat Physical and Mental Health Issues
While parks provide a significant economic impact to communities, they also play a major role in health and wellness, offering free or inexpensive ways to improve a variety of common physical and mental health concerns. Indiana is the 15th-most obese state in the 18th-most obese country in the world. …
Read More »Indiana State Police Participates in Tri-State Human Trafficking Initiative
Indianapolis – Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) of the Indiana State Police joined neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking during the week of January 23rd through the 27th. The Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Michigan State Police …
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