Greenwood, IN- A driver traveling SB in the NB lanes of I-65 at the 99.7 mm was killed early Friday afternoon, July 24th, after running head on into a NB semi-tractor trailer. At approximately 1:00 p.m. Indiana state troopers were notified of personal injury crash on I-65 NB at the …
Read More »Traffic Stop Yields Suspected Crystal Meth
Putnam County—Yesterday morning at 11:32, Indiana State Police Trooper Yan Dravigne stopped a white 2014 Hyundai Accent with Oregon registration for following too close on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 36 mile marker. During conversations with the occupants, Trooper Dravigne developed suspicion of possible criminal activity and requested assistance from …
Read More »Putnamville District Detective Promoted to CSI Sergeant
On Monday, July 20, 2015, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter announced the promotion of Detective Samuel J. Stearley of the Putnamville District to the rank of Sergeant, where he will serve as a Crime Scene Investigator. Stearley received his promotion through written testing and a competitive interview process. …
Read More »Governor Pence commends officers in multi-agency law enforcement sweep
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement regarding the coordinated, multi-agency effort led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Task Force to crackdown on violent crime and drug dealers in the Indianapolis area. “I want to commend the hundreds of law enforcement officers involved in what …
Read More »Governor Pence Declares Period of Mourning, Directs Flags Be Flown at Halfstaff
Indianapolis, IN – Governor Mike Pence has declared a period of mourning in the wake of last week’s shooting in Tennessee which took the lives of four U.S. Marines and one Navy Sailor and is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff beginning today, July 21. …
Read More »Indiana State Police Will Conduct D.U.I. Checkpoint
On the evening of July 24th and the early morning hours of July 25th, 2015 Indiana State Police troopers will participate in an enforcement check point targeting impaired drivers in Marion County. After the checkpoint, troopers will conduct roving saturation patrols aggressively seeking impaired drivers throughout the Indianapolis District which …
Read More »Text to 911 Dispatch Alerts Troopers to Female Held in Vehicle in Vigo County
Vigo County-This morning around 10:20, Putnam County 911 Dispatch received an emergency 911 text message from a 20-year-old female reportedly held in her vehicle by two male suspects. The red 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, owned by the victim, was westbound on Interstate 70 reportedly en route to the St. Louis, Missouri …
Read More »Kroger, General Mills and John Andretti Announce Details of Multiple Fund-raisers Benefiting Riley Hospital for Children
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – July 17th – Kroger Central Division, General Mills, NASCAR/IndyCar driver John Andretti and radio personality Dave Wilson announced details of a comprehensive fund-raising effort benefiting Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health that will include: the Window World Progressive Dinner, the “Kroger Race for Riley Presented by …
Read More »Notable Executives to Lead Regional Cities Review & Recommendations
INDIANAPOLIS (July 15, 2015) – The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors today announced members of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative Strategic Review Committee, who will be responsible for reviewing regional plan submissions and providing recommendations for funding. “The Regional Cities Initiative has sparked tremendous energy and action …
Read More »Governor Pence Thanks National FFA Organization for Relocating National Convention & Expo to Indianapolis
Indianapolis – At a press conference, Governor Mike Pence thanked the National FFA Organization for bringing their National Convention & Expo back home again to Indianapolis through the year 2024, a move expected to generate more than $300 million in economic impact. “Indiana is ready and committed to support this …
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