Putnam County—This afternoon around 3:00, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash near 5018 East County Road 900 North. During the crash, the 17-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and subsequently trapped beneath the vehicle when first responders arrived. Preliminary investigation …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Issues Fair Chance Executive Order
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued Executive Order 17-15 for fair chance hiring policies in Indiana state government. Effective July 1, 2017, initial employment applications for job openings within the executive branch of the State of Indiana will no longer ask applicants if they have been arrested or …
Read More »Nearly Four Pounds of Suspected Marijuana Found during Traffic Stop
Putnam County—This morning at 9:58, an Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper stopped a 2004 Audi passenger car on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for following too closely. During a conversation with the occupants, circumstances arose that led to a probable cause search of the vehicle. …
Read More »Meth Lab Items and Small Potential Explosive Devices Found in Home
Vigo County—This afternoon at 2:15, Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Troopers served a Vigo County Court Division 6 search warrant on the home at 1136 4th Avenue, Terre Haute. Troopers had received community tips and other information related to possibly methamphetamine activity at the home and used that information to …
Read More »AAA Reminds Grillers to be Safe During Barbeque Season
Indianapolis, IN – June 30, 2017 – Summer means warmer weather, more daylight and outdoor cooking. Before firing up your grill, consider some important tips from AAA Hoosier Motor Club for safe summer barbecues. According to the National Fire Protection Association, June and July are the peak months for summer grill …
Read More »Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund collections to end July 1
INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2017) –The Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency wants to inform grain producers and elevators that the 0.2 percent premium collected on all grain marketed to licensed grain buyers for the Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund will no longer be deducted starting July 1, 2017. Per Indiana …
Read More »Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for Capitol Police Section
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with …
Read More »NASCAR Star Chase Elliott To Visit with Young Drivers during Battle at the Brickyard Thursday at IMS
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to visit with young drivers during the Battle at the Brickyard event Thursday, July 6. The Battle at the Brickyard will feature young USAC .25 midget drivers from across the United States, racing on a …
Read More »Big Machine To Sponsor Brickyard 400 Starring Brantley Gilbert
Set for July 23 at Racing Capital of the World Key Points: • Industry-leading powerhouse Big Machine Label Group announced as new entitlement sponsor of the Brickyard 400. • This year’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at IMS, scheduled for Sunday, July 23, will be called the Brantley Gilbert …
Read More »NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon To Drive Camaro ZL1 Pace Car at Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, June 29, 2017 – NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon will drive the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Pace Car to lead the field to the start of the 24th annual Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Gordon will return in …
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