State News

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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