PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces State Road 240 (S.R. 240) will close on or after Friday, April 1 for a bridge rehabilitation project east of Greencastle over Deer Creek. Duncan Robertson, Inc. was awarded the $341,882 contract. This project will overlay the deck located …
Read More »IMPD Arrests Two Men for the Thursday Morning Robbery of the Rich Oil on Brookville Road
INDIANAPOLIS – Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested two men in connection with the Thursday morning robbery of the Rich Oil located in the 6000 block of Brookville Road. The suspects, 31-year-old Kevin Jones and 18-year-old Theondre Matthews, were taken into custody following a crash and a short foot …
Read More »Trooper David Ploog returns to ISP Duties after 10 month Military Deployment
Indianapolis – Trooper David Ploog recently returned to his Indiana State Police duties after nearly a year long Military Deployment in North Kuwait. Ploog is a 2002 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and a four year Indiana State Police veteran who primarily patrols Shelby County. He is also active in the Indiana National Guard …
Read More »Driver Impacts INDOT Vehicle on I-70 in Vigo County
Vigo County—At 11:00 this morning, Indiana State Police troopers and members of the Terre Haute Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 7.5 mile marker. The crash involved a camper and an INDOT vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 1991 camper, …
Read More »Indiana State Police Participate in Tri-State Human Trafficking Initiative
Indianapolis – Troopers and Motor Carrier Inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Indiana State Police joined neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking for the entire month of February. The Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Michigan State Police take the crime of …
Read More »Mosquito Season Begins Soon in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY – As warm and wet weather hits Hendricks County and central Indiana, public health officials from the Hendricks County Health Department want to remind residents to take steps now to prevent mosquito breeding and mosquito-borne disease on their property. “We have already received calls from residents concerned about …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Grants to WYRZ for 20th Anniversary Celebration
Hendricks County – In celebration of 20 years of service to Hendricks County, the Hendricks County Community Foundation is presenting $1,000 grants to County nonprofits every 20 days in 2016. These 20th Anniversary Board Engagement Grants allow each member of the HCCF Board of Directors to designate a Hendricks County nonprofit …
Read More »IMPD Officers make apprehension in overnight Burger King Armed Robbery
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officers arrest two juveniles in connection with an armed Robbery at Burger King. IMPD officers were dispatched to the Burger King located in the 3400 block of W 16th St, just after 12:30 a.m., on reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the …
Read More »Andy Lohrman Promoted to Crime Scene and Field Support Section Commander
Indianapolis, IN- The Indiana State Police recently promoted F/Sgt. Andy Lohrman to Lieutenant to serve as Section Commander of the Crime Scene Field Support Division. Lohrman graduated from Northview High School in Brazil, IN. in 1987 and attended Vincennes University where he earned an Associate of Science Degree in Law …
Read More »Hackathon Invades Indiana State Capitol
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 15, 2016) – The Indy Chamber today announced the winners of its #INCapitolHack hackathon in coordination with the Indiana Auditor of State and the Legislative Services Agency. #INCapitolHack, the first installment of the 2016 Hack Indiana Series powered by the Indy Chamber, was held February 26-27 at Indiana …
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