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Shots fired at IMPD officer during Friday pursuit

INDIANAPOLIS– Detectives continue their investigation into a pursuit, in which shots were fired at an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police (IMPD) officer. During this entire incident, no shots were fired by any IMPD officer. On April 8th, 2016 at approximately 9:08 P.M., an IMPD officer was at the Speedway gas station at …

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Indiana State Police Seek Recruits for Capitol Police Section

The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with …

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Governor Pence Announces State Receives Full Reimbursement of Incentives Issued to Carrier, UTEC

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence announced Thursday that UTC Climate, Controls & Security has repaid state training grants issued by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to Carrier Corporation and United Technologies Electronic Controls (UTEC), which total more than $380,000. These funds will be redeposited into the IEDC’s Skills Enhancement …

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State Police Make Arrest in Putnam County Shooting Case

Putnam County—Late this afternoon, Indiana State Police arrested a homeowner after a nearly two-week investigation into a rural Putnam County shooting at 7645 South State Road 243, Cloverdale, IN. The arrest occurred at the ISP Putnamville Post. Arrested:         Robert E. Young, age 59, of the address Charge:          Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter (Level …

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Indiana State Police Officer Employment Terminated

Indianapolis – A 14 year veteran state police officer was terminated Thursday for a second complaint, in less than 18 months, that he was proselytizing citizens after stopping them for a traffic violation.  This was in direct violation of an August 2014 counseling statement where Senior Trooper Brian L. Hamilton was told …

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Governor Pence Names Carolene Mays-Medley Executive Director of White River State Park Development Commission

Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today named Carolene Mays-Medley as Executive Director of the White River State Park Development Commission, effective Monday, April 11. Mays-Medley most recently served as vice-chairman and commissioner of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, where she has served since her appointment by Governor Mitch Daniels in …

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