FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne announced today its participation in the national and statewide 2015 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization occurring Aug. 19 through Sept. 7. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers against drinking and driving.

SOUTH WHITLEY — At 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, officials were notified of a possible shooting on Buckeye Street in South Whitley. According to Whitley County Coroner Randy Dellinger, the body of a deceased male was located in the backyard of a residence. The deceased was identified as Adam Wade Porter, 29, South Whitley. The cause …read more.

By SGT. TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Bremen Post KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A two-week investigation by the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department and the North Webster Police Department, culminated with the arrest of three North Webster residents. State …read more.

LAGRANGE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and the Wolcottville Police Departments are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to solve an armed robbery that occurred today at M.C. Surplus, located at 201 Orange Street in Wolcottville.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Casey James Louden, 28, 24286 Lynn Drive, Elkhart, was arrested on a warrant after he was stopped by Indiana State Police Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, on SR 13 in North Webster. Louden was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony and possession of paraphernalia, a class A …read more.

BATESVILLE — The mayor of Batesville, IN, has been arrested for patronizing a prostitute. According to Indiana State Police, Richard Fledderman paid for sex with Randy Wigle-Stevens of Indianapolis in June. Wigle-Stevens has also been arrested, he is charged with prostitution and failing to disclose his HIV status to Fledderman. ISP officials stated that Wigle-Stevens …read more.

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN — A two month investigation into allegations of prostitution led to the arrest of Xueli Cui, 56, in Warren, IN, Tuesday, July 28. Indiana State Police received anonymous tips in May regarding a massage parlor that was being operated at the Warren Travel Plaza, 7270 S. Warren Road. Information indicated that the …read more.

GREENFIELD, IN — The bishop of a Gary, IN, church says she did not know the driver of a bus taking congregation members to a convention was operating on a suspended license when the vehicle was involved in a crash in Greenfield, killing one six year old passenger and injuring others. The accident happened at approximately …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County leads the state, nation and world in several great aspects. From topnotch education programs, state of the art orthopedics facilities and a slew of great locales to enjoy, the county’s businesses, schools and lakes strike a note of pride in many of its residents’ hearts. However, Kosciusko may also be known …read more.

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday, Thursday, July 23, by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi, that reportedly led to the arrest of a former Warsaw Doctor. According to information provided by ISP, Doctor Mark Jensen, 62, 1923 E. Timberline Circle S., Warsaw, was served a Fulton County arrest warrant by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a civilian Regional Dispatcher position at its dispatch center located at the Toll Road Post in Bristol. To qualify, the applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED and be able to successfully pass written and typing tests (30 words per minute) prior …read more.

BREMEN — Indiana State Police First Sergeant Gary Coffie recently received his 35 year longevity pin at a ceremony in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter presented the pin. Coffie graduated from the state police academy in July, 1980. His career began with an assignment to the Ligonier Post and patrol duties in Noble County …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police WARSAW — Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and Indiana State Police officers were following up on a methamphetamine complaint in the Barbee Lake area, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, when officers observed the subject of the complaint outside the residence at 50 EMS B4 Lane. During …read more.

Indiana State Police confirmed yesterday that they apprehended a suspect in the kidnapping of a New Mexico teenager at a downtown Indianapolis bus station. Police from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, had issued an Amber Alert for Andrea Lucero, 16. ISP received information that the teen and her abductor were on a Greyhound bus that would …read more.

Indiana State Police Bremen District 24 Master Trooper Derek Fisher and his K-9 partner Ritta, along with three other Indiana State Police K-9 teams passed the National Odor Recognition Test. The NORT is conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’. The ATF’s National Canine Division trains canines for Federal, state, local and …read more.

[weaver_youtube jKWQnWCC5k8 rel=0] Four officers representing the Indiana State Police, Huntington County Sheriff’s Department and Huntington Police Department traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, Wednesday morning to swear in a new special deputy. Drew Dorsett, 10, has been battling Leukemia on and off since the age of two. After radiation and a bone marrow transplant in April, …read more.

Steuben county officials are investigating the appearance of a yellow granular substance found inside a mailbox Tuesday evening, June 30, in Hamilton, Indiana. Small amounts of the same substance were also found on and around other mailboxes in the area of County Road 700 East and County Road 500 South, according to the Steuben County …read more.

Four people have been arrested in Clark county for drugs that are connected to the HIV outbreak in southern Indiana. According to agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Michael Elkins, 34, and Jon Morgan, 28, have been charged with felony counts of dealing in methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic and possession of a controlled substance …read more.

A two-vehicle accident has occurred at US 6 and SR 15, north of Milford, at approximately 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 24. According to information obtained at the scene, the driver and passenger in a minivan have been transported to IU Health Goshen, while the driver of the SUV was checked at the scene and …read more.

Delaware county is once again at the top of the list for the number of discovered and dismantled methamphetamine labs in Indiana during the first quarter of 2015. It has led the state for the past several years. According to statistics released by Indiana State Police, 68 meth labs ranging from one-pot to larger, more …read more.

The Indiana State Police recently announced the promotion of Chad James to the rank of sergeant to serve as the North Zone Training Coordinator for the Indiana State Police. James will coordinate and supervise all state police training for the northern half of the state to include the Bremen, Toll Road, Lowell, Fort Wayne, Peru …read more.

A man in Randolph County Indiana had to call for help when he was stranded in his car on a flooded roadway near SR 1 and SR 28 at approximately 4:45 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Indiana State Police Trooper Mike Bradbury, who had just gone off duty but was nearby, responded to the call. He …read more.

By THE INDIANA STATE POLICE Today, June 1, the Indiana State Police announced there were 2,973 tickets issued for seat belt law violations over the course of the seat belt enforcement program that ran from May 15th through May 31st.  Please note this number only reflects citations issued by Indiana State Police personnel. This is a …read more.

The Indiana State Police announced Wednesday its participation in the national and statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. “It’s …read more.

Indiana State Police Trooper Mike Wood of the Putnamville Post responded to numerous calls Saturday morning regarding a fawn in the median of Interstate 70 that appeared to be alive but in danger on the busy highway. Wood was able to locate the deer in the median as had been stated, and also found what …read more.

A Mishawaka man’s erratic driving last Saturday caught the attention of a state trooper and eventually landed him in jail.

[weaver_youtube bVY3Gy3VBAw rel=0] A small plane crashed into the back of a truck while attempting to make an emergency landing according to Indiana State Police just before noon today near the Huntington Municipal Airport at US 224 and SR 5, Huntington. No major injuries have been reported. ISP is investigating. The intersection was closed to traffic …read more.

An Indiana State Trooper from the Bremen Post and a deputy from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department pulled a man from Crystal Lake Sunday evening after he refused to listen to police and jumped into the water. Shortly after 7 p.m. officers with the state police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to 7589 …read more.

A semi driver who sneezed while attempting to navigate an exit ramp off I-94 in Burns Harbor, IN, lost control of his rig Monday, April 27, and ended up rolling it on its side. Edward W. McCallum, 48, of Hobart, IN, was driving his 1999 Peterbilt onto the ramp for exit 19, southbound SR 249 …read more.

Indiana State Trooper Jim Zeser recently set down his ticket book and took on a different role in an effort to make the streets a little bit safer for the children of Elkhart County. As the school year began last September, Zeser noticed a rise in the number of school bus arm violations that he …read more.

[weaver_youtube sHOZ1LsHicA rel=0] The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office has released dash-cam video from a high speed pursuit that ended with the death of the suspect, identified as Don Smith, 29, of Elkhart, April 9. The incident began with an armed robbery at a bank in Watseka, IL. The suspect fled when police arrived, taking a …read more.

  By TYLER MCLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks And Recreation Syracuse Parks Department is hosting its Third Annual Kids Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This annual event is designed to educate kids on how to stay safe in a variety of …read more.

  North Webster Fire and EMS along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a multiple vehicle accident on SR 13 at CR 500N, south of North Webster. Initial reports are there are minor injuries, but no entrapment. According to Chelsea Los, reporter for The Mail-Journal who was at the scene, there …read more.

  Warsaw Police Department is hosting a photogrammetry class for 10 officers from around the state this week. The class is offered through the Indiana Association of Certified Accident Investigators. Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter is president and National Regional Director. The course is instructed by Indiana State Police Sgt. Tom Merkling from the Fort …read more.

Investigators from the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne are investigating the death of a male inmate of the Whitley County Jail after he was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell early this morning. Preliminary investigation by Detective Andrew Mills indicated that during a routine check at approximately 1:30 a.m., confinement officers found Brian …read more.

The IRS calling scam is making the rounds through Indiana again. As with past warnings on alleged government representatives calling to threaten immediate jailing for not cooperating with the person calling, please remember to never give personal information to the caller. Such personal information to never give over the phone to an unverified caller would …read more.

Last Friday afternoon, April 10, the Indiana State Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements, deeds of self sacrifice and accomplishments that all too often go without the proper recognition. Ninety employees from Indiana State Police Department from around the state were honored. They were recognized …read more.

Stephen Ledgerwood, 25, North Webster, is in the Miami County Jail on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (narcotic), participating in a speed contest, and auto theft. He was arrested after police clocked his vehicle traveling 111 miles per hour on US 24 Thursday evening. Indiana State Trooper Steven Glass and officers from …read more.

Indiana State Police were called out to I-69 near Pendleton to corral a group of cows walking along the side of the busy interstate earlier today. Officials with Madison County Emergency Management said the incident occurred in the southbound lane near the 229 mile marker. Traffic was slowed and at times stopped while officers worked …read more.

There was an unusual amount of officers in the Mentone area this morning causing some residents to wonder what was transpiring. Jon Hart, Tippecanoe Valley School Resource Office, reports four K9 units were brought in to search the hall ways and locker areas at the high school, middle school and Burket Educational Center for controlled …read more.

Thanks to an Indianapolis Metro Police officer, an injured cat stranded in the middle of I-465 is safe and recovering now. IMPD Officer Dodd spotted the cat huddled against a barricade in the middle of the busy interstate last Friday morning. He worked with Indiana State Police to slow and divert traffic so he could …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police Indiana State Police Sergeant Ryan Lebo 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, March 27. The checkpoint is in conjunction with the Operation Pull Over Period …read more.

(Photo provided by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) One individual is in custody and a second is dead after an early morning pursuit in Pierceton. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Pierceton Police Department are currently investigating a pursuit and shooting incident that occurred this morning on the west side of the Town of Pierceton. …read more.

The Indiana State Police is investigating a three vehicle crash that occurred earlier this afternoon which involved an Elkhart County Sheriff Deputy and sent two people to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Ben Werner indicated that at approximately 3:36 p.m. a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by 27-year-old Eric D. Schuman, Elkhart, …read more.

An infant battered by his/her 18-year-old mother was released from Lutheran Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fort Wayne, on Sunday and is now in the care of a licensed foster parent in another county. The infant was transported to Lutheran Hospital by Multi-Township EMS on Friday afternoon, Feb. 27. The child was treated for injuries …read more.

Senior Trooper Ryan Winters of the Lafayette State Police post is one of four finalists for the International Association of Chiefs of Police/Motorola trooper of the year award. An award ceremony will be held March 27 in Alexandria, VA, to honor the finalists and name the trooper of the year. Winters was nominated by the …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail at 4:42 p.m. Thursday, by Indiana State Police. His arrest was made after information was provided by citizens throughout the community being channeled to officers. Woody was a person of interest in the shooting of Tara Thornburg, 23, 205 …read more.

Last Thursday the Indiana State Police, working in conjunction with the Plymouth Police Department, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office, arrested four individuals on various drug charges in a criminal saturation patrol in Marshall County. Area agencies are continuing to battle the meth problem that seems to plague most of …read more.

UPDATE: According to a release from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, the original crash occurred when a car rear-ended a semi on US 30. The car then turned into another semi in the other lane of traffic and slid into the guardrail. While that was happening, another car became lodged underneath the second semi. From there, the …read more.

UPDATE: As of 9:10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Fort Wayne Police Department cancelled the silver alert for Scot M. Taylor. The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Fort Wayne, Ind.

Richard Paul Lattea An arrest has been made following a meth lab investigation at a residence in Milford. Warsaw Police Narcotics and Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested Richard Paul Lattea, 48, Milford, on preliminary charges of felony dealing methamphetamine. On Jan. 14, police received an anonymous report that meth was being manufactured at …read more.

[weaver_youtube wUOvenGJAa0 rel=0] The Indiana State Police have shared a video entitled “A Look Back at 2014” with video and images from ISP department photographer Tom Triol. The video shows a variety of behind the scenes footage not normally visible to the public, as well as events ISP participated in around the state. From fun, …read more.

Today the Indiana State Police remember the loss of Trooper Jason Beal who died on Jan. 15, 2000. Trooper Beal died three days after being struck by a vehicle. Beal was assisting a tow truck driver who was removing a vehicle from a ditch on SR 14 in Kosciusko County. The incident occurred when another …read more.

Kosciusko County officers are currently searching for two individuals in connection with a meth lab located in the northern portion of the county yesterday. (See Officers Respond To Possible Meth Lab In Milford) Officers from the Milford Police Department, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded yesterday at 12:29 p.m. to an …read more.

By ANN WOJAS Public Information Office, Indiana State Police A three-semi crash in the early morning hours today took the life of one of the drivers. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Erik Kocinski revealed at approximately 3:45 a.m., Friday, a 2010 Kenworth tractor bobtail with no trailer, driven by Ismael Flores, 32 of Chicago, was eastbound …read more.

By SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Office, Indiana State Police A Whitley County trooper, Sergeant Aaron W. Cook, was recognized recently for 20 years of service. Cook was appointed as a trooper on Dec. 4, 1994, as a graduate of the 51st Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. During his career, Cook has served the Department …read more.

On Friday, Jan. 9, partnering organizations in support of law enforcement officers nationwide will promote a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public …read more.

During the week of Jan. 1-7 the Blue Alert Foundation will be sponsoring a National Blue Light For The Fallen campaign. The campaign encourages individuals to burn a blue light bulb either on their front porch or in their driveway to honor fallen police officers who were killed in the line of duty. The National …read more.

The names of the two officers involved in the shooting that occurred in Plymouth on Monday night have been released. (see related) According to information provided by Indiana State Police and Plymouth Police Department, Trooper William B. Ennis, ISP, and Officer Matthew Emenhiser, PPD, were the two officers involved. The incident took place at approximately …read more.

Mary E. Durlin, 62, Bremen, died as a result of injuries she suffered in a one-vehicle accident shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The accident was on US 6 near Rose Road. Two small children, in the vehicle, were not injured. They were in car seats in the rear passenger seats. Indiana state Police …read more.

The 74th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held its graduation ceremony, last evening, Dec. 23, in the south atrium of the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter addressed the graduating recruits, followed by a keynote address from William Westfall, a nationally recognized law enforcement trainer. After the keynote address the …read more.

An Indiana soldier who had recently returned home from Afghanistan got a not so pleasant welcome from thieves when his house was ransacked Dec. 18 in Hope, Ind. Staff Sergeant Robert Hutson, who is also an Indiana State Police officer, couldn’t find his garage door opener, so he had left a side garage door unlocked …read more.

Indiana State Police headquarters welcomed a delegation of Ukrainian law enforcement investigators for cyber crime training Wednesday, Dec. 17. The Ukrainian representatives also toured ISP’s cyber crime office, learning about the forensic work performed by officers there. The program was part of an exchange coordinated by the United States Department of Justice and Purdue University’s …read more.

By SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Office, Indiana State Police-Fort Wayne District 22 A 27-year-old man who was being sought by Noble County authorities was arrested the evening of Dec. 16 after leading an Indiana State Police Trooper on a short vehicle and subsequent foot pursuit. According to Trooper Mike Carroll, at approximately 5:10 p.m., he …read more.

The 9-month-old infant has been located and is in unharmed. Pierceton Police just reported that Fort Wayne Police have located the child in Fort Wayne. Kudos were expressed by Pierceton Police to the Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne Police and Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office for a successful result.   A drug arrest early this morning …read more.

  The Indiana State Police announced the promotion of Brandon McBrier to the rank of sergeant. (Photo provided) The Indiana State Police recently announced the promotion of Brandon McBrier to the rank of sergeant to serve as the squad leader for troopers that work in Kosciusko County. The Bremen Post covers Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph …read more.

Investigators from the Indiana State Police post in Fort Wayne are investigating the death of a 48-year-old male inmate of the Whitley County Jail after he was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell last night. Preliminary investigation by Detective Andrew Mills indicated that at approximately 2 p.m., 48-year-old Kevin J. Minnix of Columbia City …read more.

The Indiana State Police have arrested Laurie Bope, 44, of Goshen for her involvement in a crash that happened last Friday afternoon. The crash that occurred on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen, involved a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck (see related). The accident left Bope uninjured but sent the operator of …read more.

On Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 3:42 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a three vehicle crash near 5394 South SR 15, in which an off-duty police officer died. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Chuck Meyer revealed that David Rigney, 39, Lafontaine, Ind., was driving …read more.

At 1:45 p.m. today troopers from the Bremen State Police Post responded to reports of a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck. The crash happened on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Rod Schuh revealed that the driver of an eastbound Dodge pickup truck collided with …read more.

The Indiana State Police along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Plymouth Police Department captured two individuals that were being sought from a home break in that occurred Thursday morning. The break-in happened at a vacant home located at 402 N. Kenilworth Rd. in Bremen. The caretaker to the residence stopped in to …read more.

Bourbon – The Indiana State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who assaulted an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) worker today around 11:15 a.m. The assault happened in the southbound lane of SR 331 just south of Bourbon in a construction zone. The INDOT worker who was assaulted was sitting …read more.

Jennifer McGuire According to a probable cause affidavit from the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police Detective Deven Hostetler states the Jennifer R. McGuire knowingly or intentionally exerted unauthorized control over Whitley County property between the dates of Feb. 12, 2011 and June 30, 2014. McGuire faces two theft charges and one charge of …read more.

Tuesday night’s Enchanted Hills board of directors meeting saw no changes made in the plans to build a new building in partnership with Bowen Center, but that doesn’t mean the meeting lacked controversy. In a heated discussion bordering on chaos, members of both the board and the community accused others of everything from fraud to …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Warsaw Police Department, at approximately 2:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 3-year-old Brenda Lazano of Warsaw exited Carniceria San Jose, located on E. Winona Ave. near Wood Street, and walked towards the driver’s side of her parents van, parked in front of the store. The report states Lazano …read more.

5:20 p.m.: According to Indiana State Police at the scene, a two vehicle collision occurred when one vehicle failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of US 30 and N. 800 West. There were four minor injuries reported. An investigation is still ongoing. INITIAL REPORT: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. …read more.

Milford Police have resolved three reports of vehicle break-ins over the past week. The case broke open late Wednesday afternoon, when, through the vigilance of employees at The Papers Inc., one of the break-ins and suspicious activity in The Papers Inc., parking lot was observed. Police were immediately alerted and given a description of the suspect. …read more.

During this time of year farmers are out harvesting their crops which means large farm equipment will be on the roadways. As the farmers move their equipment from field to field motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roadways particularly on county roads. Remember, some farm implements are much wider than the normal vehicle …read more.

A stolen moped leads Warsaw Police to a meth lab and a wanted felon who barricaded himself inside a local hotel. According to a press release from Warsaw Police Department, yesterday morning, Warsaw Police located a stolen moped outside of the Victory Hotel, located at 223 W. Jefferson Street in downtown Warsaw. The resulting investigation …read more.

This upcoming weekend, the Indiana State Police and Drug Enforcement Administration will offer residents a chance to get rid of pills, cough syrup, and other unwanted medications that have been accumulating around their homes. The ninth “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. …read more.

Today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new electronic firearms application process that will be in effect beginning Oct. 1. The new process will remove the “paper” application and after Oct. 1 only electronic applications will be accepted. Firearms permits issued after Oct. 1 will also be hard plastic, as opposed to the paper permit …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the final part of a series regarding allegations of police and judicial corruption that Gary Helman said plagued him, all because of a custody dispute that began in Whitley County in 2003.) Gary Helman spent at least the last 5 years living in fear and hiding at his mother Atta’s house …read more.

On Wednesday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recognized Senior Trooper Brandon McBrier as the top cop for the Indiana State Police. The ceremony, which was held in Indianapolis, publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments of several troopers from around the state. Each year the Indiana State Police recognize one trooper in their ranks with …read more.

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police concluded a two week criminal drug investigation Wednesday with the arrests of six Fulton County residents. The investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Mike Lorona and Trooper Wendell Beachy culminated with eight felony and seven misdemeanor charges. Wednesday night, officers from the Indiana State Police, the Fulton County Sheriff’s …read more.

The last holiday weekend of summer will find Hoosiers traveling across Indiana, be it for one final getaway boating at a state park, visiting friends and family, or traveling to some of the last festivals of the season. No matter your holiday travel plans, be aware of your surroundings, drive safely and not under the influence …read more.

With the heavy rainfall the state is receiving, there is the possibility of high water and flash flooding on rural highways in some areas. Flash flooding can occur even after just a few minutes of heavy rainfall. The Indiana State Police offers the following flood safety tips: Always carry a cell phone and charger. Pay …read more.

Several Indiana State Police Troopers from the Bremen Post recently addressed the Amish Community in Elkhart County about school safety and what to do in the event they are faced with an active shooter or a similar situation. While most are well aware of the recent school shooting tragedies in our public school systems many …read more.

Warsaw police and firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory are on the scene of a two vehicle accident on Center Street at Eastlake Drive. Injuries were reported to dispatch, but no additional information is yet known. We have a reporter headed to the scene and will provide updates at they become available.

Anthony M. McClellan Anthony M. McClellan (Noble County Sheriff’s Department photo) Police from several agencies spent hours Tuesday afternoon searching an area near Whitley County’s Big Lake, for a suspect wanted on several outstanding warrants and for trying to run down a police officer with a vehicle. (See related) Anthony Michael McClellan, 23, of Churubusco, …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested on drug charges after police in Kosciusko County responded to an explosion call. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded this morning at approximately 1:06 a.m. to the location of 5571 South, Lake Shore Drive West, Warsaw, after receiving a 9-1-1 call of a potential loud explosion. Officers arrived at the …read more.

(UPDATE: Indiana State Police today (Aug. 4) report that Terra Hildebrand, 22, who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in the accident, has died.) A Warsaw woman escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when her vehicle was hit on U.S. 31 in Miami County. Megan Burns, 33, was traveling north on U.S. 31 near Peru when a …read more.

In Indiana, August brings hot weather, the State Fair and also the start of a new school year. Every school year the Indiana State Police receives numerous complaints about school bus stop arm violations from school corporations around the state. The Indiana Department of Education surveys school corporations annually for stop arm violations on one …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men, believed to be a father-son duo, who have been soliciting their paving services and in doing so, allegedly bilked an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Indiana State …read more.

The body of Laurel Jean Mitchell was found in the Elkhart River in rural Noble County just off of this bridge. (Police file photo) There has been a setback in the unsolved murder case of Laurel Mitchell. This morning, Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said a lead on a youth musical group that performed in …read more.

Laurel Jean Mitchell UPDATE: Earlier this Wednesday morning, Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said he is once again looking for members of a youth musical group that performed in North Webster on the night of Aug. 6, 1975. While the detective had been given the name of a group known as “Celebrate the Son” and …read more.

Jason Coleman (Photo from Facebook) The part-time Fulton Town Marshal at the center of an investigation for allegedly accepting compensation for hours never worked, has been arrested by Indiana State Police. Jason R. Coleman, 37, of Rochester, was arrested Wednesday evening on 7 felony charges that stemmed from a 2-month long investigation by ISP Detective …read more.

FULTON, Ind. – On Monday evening, officers assigned to the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Indiana State Police Area Criminal Investigations Division captured an inmate who escaped from the Boyle County Detention Center located Danville, Ky. At approximately 4:45 p.m., officers arrested Joshua Thompson, 32, and his wife, Stephanie Sobleski, 31, when …read more.

Cold Case Investigators with the Indiana State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to solve a murder case that occurred nearly 40 years ago in either Kosciusko or Noble County. According to Detective Kevin Smith, then 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was last seen leaving work at Epworth Forrest in North Webster at approximately …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like all Hoosiers to have a safe Independence Day holiday. Due to many Hoosiers celebrating our nation’s independence with the use of fireworks, the Indiana State Police would like to inform citizens of the Indiana fireworks law which is in place for the safety of everyone. Only individuals over the …read more.

In conjunction with Governor Mike Pence’s ceremonial signing of House Bill 1141 today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new link on the meth website. The link lists properties that have previously been identified by law enforcement as the location of a clandestine lab. In Kosciusko County, that includes 309 entries. The website site provides …read more.