State News

Vigo County—Last night at approximately 8:00, Indiana State Police Trooper Bradley Fyfe went to assist Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Barts with a suspected impaired driver near 11th and Hulman Streets in Terre Haute. Seconds before Trooper Fyfe’s arrival, the driver sped away from Deputy Barts in a 2006 Chevrolet …

Indianapolis –Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb joined the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE) in celebrating Entrepreneurship Week this week. The week culminated today in the Entrepreneurship Awards ceremony, hosted by the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Launch Indiana. “Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the …

Miami/Fulton Counties – Two narcotic investigations by members of the CLEAN Team has resulted in four arrests in Miami and Fulton Counties. An investigation by officers from the CLEAN Team led to the traffic stop of a Toyota Camry which was allegedly driven by Ryan Frost, 31, Rochester, IN. The …

Amboy – Wednesday evening, a cold case bank robbery investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Maller resulted in the arrest of William Stinemetz, 52, Palm City, Florida. Indiana State Trooper Jessie Reason served Stinemetz with a Miami Circuit Court arrest warrant alleging a felony charge for robbery with a …

Fulton County – Yesterday at approximately 5:40 p.m., a traffic stop by Indiana State Trooper Michael Biggs led to the arrest of Eric Hickerson, 30, Hamilton County, OH. He was incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail to face preliminary criminal charges for possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, …

Clay County—This morning around 8:30, Investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force, and troopers from the Putnamville Post, served a search warrant at 1142 West Stan Mar Estates, Brazil, IN. During a search of the residence, investigators discovered dozens of videos and other images depicting child pornography …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 24, 2016) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) today announced two promotions within the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA). Ed Sheldon will be taking on the role of Director of IGBWLA with Jacob Frazier serving as Audit Manager. “Ed and Jacob are both dedicated individuals …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Economic Committee Chairman Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today made the following statement regarding the House Republicans’ plan to reform our tax code: “Today’s release of the House Republican tax plan completes the ‘A Better Way’ series of reforms put forth by Speaker Paul Ryan. I applaud his …

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement after voting to advance two amendments that would prevent known terrorists from purchasing guns: “It is vitally important to ensure that known terrorists cannot legally buy or possess guns. The two amendments the Senate considered today each attempted …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) released today statewide findings from the 2016 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. Findings include a 1% decrease in overall homelessness and a significant decrease in individuals, families and veterans identified as being chronically homeless. “We are pleased at the continued decrease …