October 2, 2017–Vermillion County—Current Vermillion Township Trustee Anna “Denise” Mitchell submitted herself to the Vermillion County Jail in response to a Vermillion County Circuit Court warrant issued against her for two felony counts. The 57-year-old Mitchell of Newport, IN. was incarcerated on one count of Official Misconduct (level 6 …
Read More »ISP Detectives Recover Two Stolen Handguns
Clay County—On Monday, September 25, 2017, Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post were contacted by a rural Greencastle (Putnam County) resident about a theft. The victim reported his Rugar .357 magnum and Rugar .44 magnum were stolen by a juvenile known to the family. The juvenile was …
Read More »GOVERNOR HOLCOMB DECLARES SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2017 RAIL SAFETY WEEK
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – Governor Eric Holcomb has declared September 24-30, 2017 as Indiana Rail Safety Week in conjunction with U.S. Rail Safety Week that will take place in all 50 states. Our goal is to increase rail safety awareness by working together on national rail safety week. Indiana State Police, …
Read More »Partners for Pollution Prevention add three new members, award inaugural scholarships at annual conference
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Partners for Pollution Prevention (Partners) welcomed three new members during their 20th annual conference and trade show on September 20. ARaymond Tinnerman, Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), and PK USA were welcomed as new members. This milestone year of the conference took place during Pollution Prevention Week …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Code Revision Commission The governor made one new appointment to the Indiana Code Revision Commission: Allison Karns (Carmel), legislative director for Governor Holcomb, will join the commission. Her term expires August 31, 2019. Indiana …
Read More »Indiana’s “Operation Clear Track” Set for September 26 During Rail Safety Week
On Tuesday, September 26 during the first U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 24-30, Indiana Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization, will join with Amtrak and local, state, federal and railroad law enforcement officers for “Operation Clear Track,” a one-day, three-hour surge to raise awareness and enforce railroad …
Read More »Indiana Eyes Lawrenceburg/Aurora Site for Potential Fourth Port
September 21, 2017–INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that the Ports of Indiana has entered into an agreement to purchase 725 acres of land, with portions in Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Ind., to be the potential home of a fourth state port. “While we’re only beginning this process, …
Read More »Tera Klutz Announces Bid for State Auditor
Fort Wayne, IN- In front of an energized crowd of supporters gathered at Fort Wayne’s Parkview Field, Indiana Auditor of State Tera Klutz kicked off her campaign for a full term. Klutz, who in January became the first CPA to serve as Indiana’s Chief Financial Officer in Indiana’s 200-year history, is …
Read More »Putnamville Troopers Participate in Multi-State Project
Troopers from the Putnamville Post participated in a one week criminal enforcement detail on Interstate 70 from September 3 through September 9, 2017. The event was coordinated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This detail was a collaborative effort between the Colorado State Patrol, Illinois State Police, Indiana State …
Read More »107mph and Illegal Possession of Handguns Results in Arrest
September 18, 2017–Clay County—This morning at 10:30, Indiana State Police Trooper James Tret spotted a gold 2004 Kia Sedan traveling at 107 miles-per-hour, eastbound on Interstate 70 near the 21 mile marker. Senior Trooper Bill Bradbury was patrolling eastbound near the 23mm, when suddenly the vehicle approached the rear of …
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