Aug 24–Decatur County, Indiana – Late this afternoon, former state police officer Jack R. Hewitt, 54, of Greensburg, IN was arrested at the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested the result of a state police investigation that alleges he engaged in Sexual Battery, a level 6 felony, and Sexual …
Read More »Hendricks Co Residents appointed by Gov. Holcomb for Various Boards and Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. Drug Utilization Review Board Gov. Holcomb made seven reappointments to the Drug Utilization Review Board: Andrew Class, M.D. (Indianapolis), will continue his service on the board. His term begins September 1, 2017 …
Read More »Passing Trooper Results in Marijuana Arrest
Vigo County—Aug 25, 2017–This morning at 10:00, 44-year-old Brandon L. Thomas of Los Angeles, California, operated his 2017 Kia Soul at 75 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone, while passing an Indiana State Police trooper on the right. After passing the trooper, Thomas continued to speed and change lanes without signaling. …
Read More »2017 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza Patrol Results
Vigo County—The Indiana State Police Putnamville District conducted traffic patrols on both Friday and Saturday evenings of the Scheid Diesel Event held at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. The extra patrols were in place to ensure the safety of those attending the event as well as the motoring public. The …
Read More »Applications being accepted for State Police Regional Dispatcher in Marion County
Marion County – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a civilian Regional Dispatcher at its dispatch center located at the Indianapolis Post in Marion County. A dispatcher’s primary responsibility is to receive, collate, record, disseminate and accurately dispatch information to ISP police personnel. To qualify, the applicant …
Read More »AAA Warns Drivers to Watch Out for Credit Card Skimmers at Gas Stations
Indianapolis, IN – Aug. 23, 2017 – With an apparent increase in credit card skimming devices being discovered at gas stations this year, AAA Hoosier Motor Club is warning motorists to be extra cautious when paying at the pump. “It happened to me on the south side of Indianapolis a couple of weeks …
Read More »Governor Holcomb to Lead International Trade Mission to Japan in September
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 21, 2017) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will lead a delegation of business leaders and economic development officials next month to Japan, the state’s largest foreign investor, to strengthen relationships and encourage continued investment and trade between the two states. “The cultural and economic ties between Indiana and …
Read More »Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch honors Hoosier visionaries during Celebration of Agriculture
INDIANAPOLIS (AUG. 17, 2017) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch presented the 2017 AgriVision Award to Beth Bechdol, Director of Agribusiness Strategies at Ice Miller and President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, and Dr. Jay Akridge, Interim Provost at Purdue University, during the Celebration of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair. …
Read More »Indianapolis Post adds New K-9 to the Ranks
The Indiana State Police Post in Indianapolis added a new K-9 team to the district. Trooper Jonathan Haugh and his K-9 partner Smitty recently graduated from the K-9 academy in Indianapolis. The K-9 academy graduates were recognized on August 11, 2017 at the Indiana State Police Museum. Five state troopers …
Read More »Lt. Governor Crouch named Honorary Coach of Special Olympics Indiana’s Team Indiana
Yesterday at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch was joined by members as well as coaches and staff from Special Olympics Indiana’s Team Indiana where they asked her to serve as their Honorary Coach for the 2018 USA Games to be held in Seattle, WA next July. Speaking on …
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