WINONA LAKE  —  Looking for a fun way to get some exercise and help put an Automatic External Defibrillator in all the patrol cars at the Bremen State Police Post? It’s as easy as signing up to be part of the 5K Family Fun Run that will be held starting at noon Nov. 30, at …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two Nappanee men ended up in jail following a pursuit with the Indiana State Police the morning of Nov. 2. Tyler Daniel Vatter, 21, 458 E. Centennial, Nappanee, has been arrested and preliminarily charged with theft, leaving the scene of a property damage crash, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, resisting …read more.

SYRACUSE — For anyone who takes care of a child in school and that child rides on a bus, it is a scary and unsettling thought, to say the least, a vehicle driver would disregard an activated stop arm of the bus and drive on through. But it does happen and statistics indicate it occurs …read more.

ROCHESTER — John P. Dirico, 52, Warsaw, driver of a box truck, was involved in a vehicle/bicycle accident Thursday, Sept. 7, on SR 110 in Rochester. He was not injured. Nathanael Ramer, 19, Rochester, suffered a head injury after being thrown from his bicycle in the accident. He was airlifted by Samaritan air ambulance to …read more.

By SGT. TED BOHNER Indiana State Police Bremen District Public Information Officer SYRACUSE — Two Indiana State Troopers from the Bremen Post traded in their police cars in favor of rubber rafts for a few days this week. For the past three years Trooper Kyle Dukes and Trooper Brooks Shirk have spent four days on …read more.

SYRACUSE — A home improvement fraud has landed a Syracuse man in jail and facing three charges relating to that incident. Charges of home improvement fraud were filed in July by Indiana State Police. While two of the charges are class A misdemeanors, the third charge was enhanced to a level 6 felony. Matthew W. …read more.

MILFORD — According to witnesses, the southbound driver of a blue Chevrolet pickup truck was attempting to turn east from State Road 15 onto E 1150 N, which is closed due to road maintenance.

COLLAMER — Richard V. Wilson, 31, Warsaw, and Zachary A. Anderson, 25, Syracuse, were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center by Parkview Samaritan Medical Transport following a water related incident in Whitley County Sunday, June 25. At approximately 11:59 a.m. Wilson attempted to cross over the Collamer Low Head Dam with a kayak on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Louis W. (Bill) Brown, Pierceton, has announced he has filed to seek the nomination for Kosciusko County Sheriff June 21. “With the recent events that have occurred with the sheriff’s department it is time to bring in new proven leadership, integrity and professionalism to the department and begin moving forward. I believe …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

KIMMELL — An eight year old Wolcottville boy’s life was saved this past Saturday afternoon during a baseball game because of the quick actions of his coach, who was an off-duty Rome City Deputy Marshal, an off-duty Indiana State Trooper and a nurse who was watching the game from the stands.

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana State Police trooper is finally back on duty four years after his squad car was hit by a semi-truck.

GOSHEN — Three officers from the Goshen Police Department were involved in the Wednesday, April 5, shooting of 19-year old Michael Alcaraz. They are identified as: Sgt. Gregory Stuart Smith, hired Jan. 2, 1987; Patrolman Todd A. Shidler, hired Oct. 27, 1995; and Patrolman Coty R. Brown, hired, Nov. 19, 2015. Indiana State Police continue …read more.

GOSHEN — Michael Alcaraz, 19, Bristol, has positively been identified by the Indiana State Police as the suspect who was killed by police Wednesday morning, April 5, in the parking lot of the Double D Bar and Grill in Goshen. Alcaraz also has ties to the Chicago area. Alcaraz died at the scene and was …read more.

GOSHEN — Indiana State Police continue to investigate the police action shooting that happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, in Goshen. The circumstances surrounding the initial call from the BP gas station that led police to the area and ultimately to chase and shoot the armed man in the parking lot of the Double D Bar and Grill are still under investigation.

GOSHEN —Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting in Goshen, which killed one person and injured another. At 9:27 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 5, officers with the Goshen Police Department were dispatched to the area of the BP gas station on the corner of US 33 (Lincolnway East) and CR 38 (Kercher Road) …read more.

Elkhart County – At the request of Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers the Indiana State Police is investigating the death of an inmate at the Elkhart County Jail.

INDIANAPOLIS — National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Broadcasters Association, American Red Cross and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. According to Ed Rock, Kosciusko Emergency Management, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shawn Arnold, 24, Wawaka, was apprehended at approximately 12:53 p.m. in the attic of the home of Layton Pergrem, 12783 CR 52, Syracuse. He will be incarcerated at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility on charges of burglary, resisting law enforcement and possession of stolen property. He is also being held on a Noble …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police continue to investigate a four vehicle crash on US 31 at the intersection of 12th Road near Plymouth that happened shortly before 6:30 a.m. this morning. US 31 was reopened to traffic at 11 a.m. Preliminary investigation has shown that a silver Volkswagen Beetle, driven by Robert Brown, age …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is on scene of a four vehicle crash on US 31 at the intersection of 12th Road near Plymouth. The accident happened shortly before 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The north bound lane of US 31 is expected to be closed until at least 10 a.m. while crash re-constructionists investigate …read more.

CROWN POINT — The FBI and Indiana State Police raided the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and his home early Thursday. A number of FBI agents and state police investigators entered the offices of Lake County Sheriff John Buncich at the Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main St., about 9:30 a.m. They left early Thursday …read more.

WARSAW — Testimony Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart for the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, focused around investigators in the case and the search for evidence. The cross examination by attorneys for the defendants questioned Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton on why some of …read more.

CLOVERDALE — A man traveling from California to Pennsvlvania was arrested Thursday on eastbound I-70 near Cloverdale after Indiana State Police pulled him over for a routine safety inspection and found a stash of marijuana covered in yellow mustard

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne has added a Patrol K-9 team to the district.

INDIANAPOLIS — A live alligator was found on Interstate 465 Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18.

FREMONT — Retired Indiana State Police Master Trooper Ronald G. Kane was honored Monday, Sept. 12, with a Proclamation issued to him by State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter for his many years of disseminating information to his community and beyond for the last 20 years. Fort Wayne District Commander Lieutenant Tony Casto presented Kane with the proclamation …read more.

LAGRANGE COUNTY — Investigators from the Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne, are investigating a police officer-involved shooting which stemmed from a vehicle pursuit originating in the Elkhart County town of Middlebury earlier this afternoon, Tuesday, Aug. 16. Preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 3:30 p.m., a 1997 Chevrolet van driven by a 23 year old man …read more.

FORT WAYNE — This month, Parkview Trauma Centers is teaming up with the Indiana State Police and Evans Toyota to host two free community seminars aimed at teaching people the importance of not driving distracted. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the story of Chandler Gerber, who was involved in a fatal crash while …read more.

SYRACUSE — Each year, school buses are thoroughly inspected by a trooper of the Indiana State Police. For the Wawasee Community School Corp., the annual inspection is usually during the summer break.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Bremen Post ELKHART COUNTY — A two-month drug investigation by the Indiana State Police ended with three arrests Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, after troopers served a search warrant at an Elkhart home. The state police raided the home located at 141 S. Riverside Drive around 7 a.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Names of the individuals involved in the North Webster Shooting will be divulged tomorrow, Friday, July 29, mid-morning or afternoon, according to Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Trent Smith. Smith stated the ISP won’t be speaking to the Kosciusko Deputy Sheriff, who was involved in the shooting until Sunday or …read more.

Chase Allen Elder NOTE: Ink Free News has been notified that the information received pertaining to this story stems from charges filed in January. The information on the booking sheet should have read, “failure to appear.” The original article from January can be accessed here. WARSAW — Chase Allen Elder, 31, 4447 N. Third Place, Leesburg, …read more.

BREMEN — Indiana State Police K-9 Zane has been retired after nearly eight years of service working the road. Trooper Ryan McNamara and his partner Zane have been patrolling the Bremen district since December, 2008. Over their career, McNamara and Zane have been responsible for removing pounds of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, ecstasy and heroin …read more.

ANGOLA – Dozens of teenagers got to see what it takes to be a police officer at the Indiana State Police Youth Career Camp at Trine University.

WARSAW — Friday afternoon, July 8, investigators from the Warsaw Police Department and Indiana State Police served a search warrant at Ying Massage following several months of investigation into its criminal business practices. Ying Massage is located at 493 S. Circle Drive West on the east side of Warsaw. The search warrant was issued for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A law that had been on the Indiana books as a misdemeanor and was inadvertently removed has been reinstated as a class “C” infraction. Beginning July 1, IC 9-26-1-1.2 is added to the Indiana code as a new section and states, “If, after an operator of a motor vehicle is involved in an …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — The Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Allen County Drug Task Force and DEA executed multiple search warrants in the towns of Kimmell and Cromwell, around 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. The search warrants were the result of more than six weeks of undercover investigation. As a result of the search warrants a substantial …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County 911 dispatched a personal injury accident at the intersection of US 31 and CR 450N in which two passengers in a vehicle were thrown from the vehicle. Injuries were reported as non-life threatening. The call was received at approximately 2:55 p.m. Friday, June 17. Preliminary investigation revealed at 2005 Ford truck …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer – Fort Wayne Post NOBLE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff Department are asking for the public’s help as they continue to work to solve a fatal hit and run crash which occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Noble County …read more.

INDIANA — Do you always wear your seat belt? Do you wear it every time you’re in a vehicle, regardless of how far you have to travel? Prove it. The Indiana State Police is joining a national social media seat belt awareness campaign. ISP would love to see seat belts, so show them yours. Throughout …read more.

INDIANA — Memorial Day weekend traditionally starts off the summer travel season and this weekend is shaping up to be the busiest in the Hoosier state in years. With the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 race this weekend, along with lower fuel prices, travelers can expect a record number of motorists on the roadways. …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of SR 13 and US 30, Pierceton. Officers arrived and found two people were injured. The first driver, Shawna M. Davenport, 46, Pheasant Ridge Drive, Warsaw, had been driving her black 2015 …read more.

BOURBON — Bourbon Police were called to the area of 103 E. Pine at 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 29, for a call of gun shots. Bourbon Police Officer Matt Geiger went to the scene and found the residence had been vandalized and shot at by individuals who had left the area. The victims of the …read more.

ELKHART — Police have arrested a 21-year-old former Manchester University student after the infant she gave birth to in her dorm room died.

TIPPECANOE — William Garrett Shultz, 24, Etna Green, was arrested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Monday, April 18, following a pursuit into Fulton County. Shultz was arrested for possession of marijuana, under 30 grams; resisting law enforcement by means of a vehicle; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He is being held on a …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a Plymouth man dead after the car he was driving struck a semi tractor trailer head on. The accident happened Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. on US 6 just west of SR 106 near Bremen. Initial investigation by the state police revealed …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, April 13. Troopers were dispatched to the area of 9B Road, just east of Gumwood Road in rural Marshall County. Troopers arrived at the scene to find a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis upside …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a proclamation from Indiana’s governor. Public Safety Telecommunications Week reminds all Hoosiers that the first step …read more.

INDIANA — 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. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications …read more.

INDIANA — Every summer since 1970, the Indiana State Police has offered law enforcement summer camps for Hoosier youth, and this summer is no different. There will be two law camps, three career camps, and three pioneer camps offered this summer. To date, over 45,000 young Hoosiers have been afforded the opportunity to spend face …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police, Bremen Post BREMEN — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the reclassification of Master Trooper Mike Gruett to the position of detective. Most notably, Gruett received a Bronze Star from the department in 1995 for his part in the heroic rescue of a woman …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIX Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post COLUMBIA CITY — A 39-year-old Columbia City man was arrested on three felony charges yesterday, March 23, following a four-month long investigation into various crimes against children allegations. Following the execution of the search warrant, investigators arrested John W. Rowe without incident …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Office of Tourism Development Executive Director Mark Newman today, Wednesday, March 23, unveiled the statewide route of this fall’s Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Kosciusko County is on that route. The relay will pass through Kosciusko County between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. The torch will travel …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police District 24 – Bremen Post BREMEN POST — Matthew Drudge, a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was among 46 probationary troopers from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy who were issued their police cars in Indianapolis. Drudge is one of four of the officers …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana high school, trade school and college students have a choice: Use their smartphones behind the wheel and make a tragic mistake, or engage their social media followers to Drive Now TXT L8R and earn up to $5,000 in scholarships. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Troopers and motor carrier inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Indiana State Police joined neighboring states to raise awareness about human trafficking for the entire month of February. The Indiana State Police, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Michigan State Police take the crime of human trafficking seriously and will …read more.

SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer-Fort Wayne KENDALLVILLE — A 76-year-old woman from Kendallville was arrested yesterday by the Indiana State Police following a multi-agency investigation which began in September of 2015, following allegations that U.S. currency was being exchanged for sexual acts at a local business. The alleged acts were said to have occurred …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers from the Indiana State Police and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle crash on Redwood Road, south of Ninth Road, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in which a Plymouth man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Dave Caswell revealed that Robert …read more.

WARSAW — New documents were made public this morning, Thursday, March 10, in the indictment against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. That document, filed by Neil E. Hodges, Indiana State Police, concludes “There exists evidence of official misconduct, intimidation and/or obstruction of justice hidden within the hard drives of two BIS Digital, digital video …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to an area hospital following a car/truck accident at CR 700N and CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded. The accident was between a Ford car and a Chevrolet pick up truck. Both vehicles came to a …read more.

WARSAW — Documents were filed with the Kosciusko County Courts by Indiana State Police on March 2 which detail the purpose of the search warrant, through an affidavit. Submitted by Aaron J. Rypma, Indiana State Police, it notes the affidavit submitted was in support of an order for tablets, laptop computers and cell phones issued …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Police Detectives served a search warrant yesterday, March 2, on Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine in their continuing investigation into allegations dealing with a grand jury indictment. The indictment, opened Monday morning, resulted in initial charges of three counts of bribery, one count of intimidation, one count of assisting a criminal …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A press conference regarding the grand jury indictment of three individuals in Kosciusko County, including a public official, will be held this afternoon, according to information from the Indiana State Police. A grand jury recently convened in Kosciusko County and handed down three indictments to include one on a Kosciusko County public …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer – Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post DEKALB COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash which occurred on US 6 just west of Corunna earlier this morning and claimed the life of man from Kendallville. Preliminary investigation by Trooper David Poe indicated at approximately …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Office, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 MARSHALL COUNTY — The Bremen Post Criminal Interdiction Team served two drug related search warrants early Thursday morning, Feb. 18, in Plymouth. State troopers raided both 610 Randolph St. and 1200 W. LaPorte St. shortly before 6 a.m. Both residences are located within 500 …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Sergeant Kevin W. Smith to the rank of First Sergeant within the Field Investigation Section to serve as the District Investigative Commander for the Fort Wayne Post.

SYRACUSE — Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team is at 304 W. High St., Syracuse, where a meth lab is being dismantled. The home is at the corner of Mill and High streets. According to the Kosciusko County property search, the home is owned by Jason W. Meade. Documents found at the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police are announcing the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) statewide youth education initiative designed to reduce cyber victimization of youth between the ages of eight and eighteen.

BREMEN — A Fort Wayne man was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a single vehicle accident near Bremen Wednesday, Feb. 10. Hsar Wah, 23, Fort Wayne, suffered a broken leg in the accident, which occurred at 1:30 p.m. on SR 331, south of Fifth Road, near Bremen. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reported Wah …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information, Indiana State Police, Bremen Post MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police welcome back trooper Patrick O’Keefe after a year-long deployment with the National Guard in the Middle East. O’Keefe is assigned to the Bremen post, Marshall County, and joined the state police in 2011. O’Keefe, a Bremen native, has …read more.

INDIANA — During the course of a year, Indiana State Troopers assist nearly 200,000 motorists along Indiana roadways while driving more than 37 million miles. The Indiana State Police categorizes this encounter with the public as a police service. These police services cover a wide range of different circumstances but typically involve the trooper assisting a …read more.

By RICH MYERS Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police INDIANA — The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, reminds all Indiana motorists to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl responsibly by driving sober and safe. “Whether it’s the Super Bowl or any …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer, Fort Wayne Post WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police continues to investigate a two-vehicle crash which occurred Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the Whitley and Allen county line that claimed the lives of a 43-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man, both from Columbia City. …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police Bremen Post MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police SWAT team raided four homes in Plymouth Friday and Monday after members of the Bremen Post Criminal Interdiction Team obtained search warrants for the residences. The state police were assisted by the Plymouth Police Department and the Marshall …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today at approximately 1:00 p.m. troopers from the Indiana State Police responded to calls of a naked pedestrian on I-465 southbound near 38th Street on the west side.

INDIANAPOLIS — There are now more crashes related to texting and driving than drinking and driving. In fact, 80 percent of all crashes involve some form of driver distraction. In an effort to address this pressing issue, at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 14, at the offices of Perfect Transportation in Indianapolis, the Indiana Motor …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a bomb threat made to the Fulton County Courthouse this morning, Jan. 12. According to Fulton County Sheriff Christopher Sailors, no threat was found and the activities at the courthouse resumed at 1:30 p.m. At approximately 9 a.m. Fulton County 911 put out a dispatch concerning a …read more.

Several tips to police lead to the arrest of two people from Leesburg Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5.Chase Allen Elder, 31, and Darci Lacher Munson, 23, both of 4447 N. Third Place, Leesburg, were arrested and each charged with dealing in meth, with enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony; possession of meth, with enhancing circumstances, a …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals who are suspects in a attempted theft early Sunday, Jan. 3. Just after midnight officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Argos Police Department and Indiana State Police responded to a residence in the 11000 block of 19B Road, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police is announcing the retirement of First Sergeant Mark A. Carunchia, District Investigative Coordinator of the Fort Wayne Post, whose career with the Department has spanned the last 36 years. Carunchia, a DeKalb County resident, was appointed as a Trooper in Aug. 19, 1979 as a graduate of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Visit this YouTube link to see a 15 second video with information on where to submit an application. Complete information on qualifying standards is located here. The deadline to submit an on-line application is Jan. 6. Media is granted permission …read more.

SYRACUSE  — A two-car accident at CR 1300N and Warner Road in Syracuse resulted in no injuries. The accident occurred at around 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The accident was caused by a failure to yield. A van, driven by Everett Beckham, 85, Cromwell, was heading southbound on Warner Road, and turned onto CR 1300N …read more.

HUNTNGTON COUNTY — An off-duty Indiana State Trooper is credited with being not only in the right place at the right time this past Saturday night; he also had the proper lifesaving equipment needed to help save the life of a 48 year old Huntington County man outside of the Wal-Mart in Huntington.

KOSCIUSKO — Though the holiday season is typically filled with good will and gifts, area law enforcement agencies are warning of those with colder intentions targeting the unsuspecting this holiday season. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, the Kosciusko County 911 Center has received numerous calls today reporting a potential scam. According to callers, these …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held their graduation ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda, Nov. 19.

EVANSVILLE — The published public phone number of (812) 867-2079 for the Indiana State Police in Evansville is reported to have been spoofed over the last 24 hours. A person notified the Indiana State Police this morning that he received a phone call from (812) 867-2079 and the person calling identified himself as a police officer. The caller further explained that he owed money to the Internal Revenue Service and that if he didn’t pay he would be arrested. This is a common scam and Indiana State Police are not calling residents about their unpaid taxes.

By SGT. ANTHONY EMERY Human Resources and Administration Employment Services Section, Indiana State Police INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application …read more.

WARSAW — Carrie Sinae Finken, 39, 708 W. Catholic St., Pierceton, who also is listed with an address of 4749 E. 100S, Pierceton, has been arrested on charges stemming from a July 27 traffic stop. She was arrested on a warrant Saturday afternoon, Nov. 7.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY — On a rural road north of Lafayette is one of three locations, in three counties where female drivers were pulled over by suspected police impersonators in the last week.

MISHAWAKA — The Indiana State Police will be partnering up with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and the Special Olympics in a program called “Tip-A-Cop” on Saturday, Oct. 24.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse home’s attached garage is in shambles following a late night explosion. The residence is located at the intersection of Palm Drive and Harkless Drive. On Monday, October 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Syracuse Police Department was alerted to a possible fire/explosion at 901 S. Harkless Drive in Syracuse.

[weaver_youtube U7enyx7RPF0 rel=0] WARSAW — In an effort to keep Indiana roadways safer, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are raising awareness for the state’s “Move Over Law,” which requires motorists to approach cautiously, slow down, and move over when an emergency vehicle is stopped on a roadway with emergency lights flashing. …read more.

INDIANA — Every year, first responders, highway maintenance crews and tow truck drivers across the country are injured or killed on the job while providing services to motorists along America’s highways. The “Move Over” law aims to improve safety for police, firefighters, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and all roadside emergency and maintenance professionals. The Indiana Department …read more.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office are searching for victims of an alleged scam artist.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Indiana State Police Sgt. Brandon McBrier has announced a sobriety checkpoint that will be held in St. Joseph County by Bremen Post Troopers. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours of Friday Sept. 4. The checkpoint is in conjunction with the Operation Pull Over Period “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY — Zachary Didier, 25, Fort Wayne, has turned himself in to the Tippecanoe County Jail. He turned himself in on Friday, Aug. 28, and has posted bail. The Indiana State Police, Lafayette Post, requested the public’s assistance last week in locating Didier, who was wanted on two felony warrants for child solicitation, a …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a report of a possible drowning in Bixler Lake in Kendallville. At 5:36 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noble County Dispatch received a call that witnesses observed a person calling for help while swimming near the southwest side of the lake. Witnesses observed the person go under the water and not resurface.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence declared Aug. 23-29, Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and railroad companies have partnered to raise public awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossings laws and trespassing on railroad property. “Train versus car collisions are completely preventable,” Indiana Operation …read more.