State News

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Rockville Woman Charged With 34 Counts of Conversion

On February 14, 2019, the Parke County Prosecutor, Steve Cevengos, requested that the Indiana State Police conduct an investigation on Jill Dixon, age 54, of Cayuga, owner of Timeless and Classic Antique Mall LLC, for failing to reimburse consignors.  The findings of the investigation were presented to a special prosecutor …

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Information sought after vandalism of Mississinewa Memorial

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating vandalism of the 1812 Soldiers Memorial at Mississinewa Reservoir. On July 20, 2019 a complaint was called in by a concerned citizen who observed damage done to nine tombstones, a memorial marker and a flag pole at the memorial.  Officers responded and observed the damage which …

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Two watercraft collide on Cedar Lake in Lake County

Cedar Lake, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation after two personal watercraft (PWC) collided on Cedar Lake near Pine Crest Marina around 3:15 p.m.  Joshua Cambria, age 26, of Chicago, was operating a PWC when he was struck by another PWC operated by his friend, Slawomir Kobylarczyk, …

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Body of Swimmer Recovered in Lake Michigan

The body of a 35 year-old Michigan man has been recovered after an incident in the Lake Michigan swim area of Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton.  At approximately 5:50 p.m. this evening, an Indiana Dunes State Park lifeguard observed a man that appeared to be struggling in the water …

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DCS releases child fatality report for state fiscal year 2017

INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2019) – The latest Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) child fatality data highlights the need for more caregiver education on water safety and safe-sleep practices.  The child fatality report reviewed 314 child deaths from state fiscal year 2017. Causes of death varied by county, but among the …

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Juvenile injured in Tipton ORV accident

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident in which a 13-year-old female juvenile was injured. Yesterday at approximately 5:21 p.m., officers were notified of an ORV accident with injuries that had just occurred near 25 East County Road 350 South in Tipton. Initial investigation revealed that the …

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Two teens injured in Lake Freeman boat accident

Wednesday at 8:13 a.m., the Carroll County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a boat crash on Lake Freeman near the Sportsman Inn Restaurant in Monticello. Several agencies responded. The investigation, conducted by Indiana Conservation Officers, determined that Kathleen Barrett of Monticello was operating a 20-foot runabout-style boat upstream …

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Indiana food banks receive state funding

INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2019) — Today, a total of $300,000 in state funding was distributed to 11 Indiana food banks to provide assistance and services to Hoosiers in need. Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced the distribution, which came from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “One hungry family in Indiana is …

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