In order to ensure that your holiday is fun and festive, there are a few tips you should keep in mind to avoid a Christmas catastrophe.
Continue readingKeep Your Holiday Safe with These Helpful Tips
Keep Kids Safe This Halloween by Following These Tips
Tonight’s the night that many communities will have costumed kids trickling through the streets, trick-or-treating from door to door.
The Indiana State Police have provided a few safety tips to keep in mind to ensure your holiday is good spooky fun rather than seriously scary.
Continue readingISP and Local Agencies to Partner with DEA for Drug Take-Back Day This Weekend
In order to help curb the misuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, the Indiana State Police and local agencies will be teaming up with the DEA for the bi-annual ‘Drug Take-Back Day’ this weekend.
Continue readingLocal Agencies to Participate in Nation-Wide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Initiative
About 230 Hoosier law-enforcement agencies and thousands nation-wide will soon join together for the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization.
Continue readingIndiana State Police to Increase Patrols for Fourth of July Holiday
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post recently sent out a press release, encouraging safe travels during the Fourth of July Holiday.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Investigate Death of Starke County Woman
The Indiana State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Tiffany Witham, of Knox.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and EMS were called to a local residence around 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer reported that he arrived at there around 2:30 a.m. and Witham was pronounced deceased at the scene. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Assist with Double Homicide Investigation in Pulaski County
On Friday, Indiana State Police were called to Pulaski County to investigate a suspected double homicide.
According to ISP representatives, evidence from the investigation lead to the arrest of 32-year-old Ross Stacy, of Winamac, the morning of Saturday, March 10th. Ross Stacy is being held in the Pulaski County Jail and has been formally charged with Murder. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Report That Multiple Car Pileups on I-85/94 Were a Result of White-Out Conditions
On Sunday, whiteout conditions contributed to numerous crashes, including a 17 car pileup at the 7.2-mile marker and a 13 car pileup at the 6.2-mile marker of eastbound I-80/94.
Indiana State Police report that the road closure at the 7.2-mile marker involved 4 separate crashes with 17 vehicles. Many vehicles were relocated to a truck stop on Burr Street where the crash reports were taken in order to get the roadway open sooner.
The incident at the 6.2 mile marker involved 13 cars that were involved in 7 individual crashes, according to police. Many of the crashes that Troopers responded to could have been avoided if drivers had reduced their following distances as well as their speeds. Police reported that the pileups occurred around 11:40 a.m. Continue reading
Whereabouts of Missing Knox Woman Remain Unknown
Detectives and officers with the Knox City Police Department are still investigating the disappearance of 37-year-old Barbara McCurdy, of Knox.
Barb McCurdy was reportedly last seen Sunday, January 14th wearing a pink Carhartt-style jacket and blue jeans. Police believe she was driving a black 2006 Chevy Cobalt with an Indiana license plate number of CK3142.
Knox Police Chief Harold Smith she’s been missing for about two weeks and, as far as they know, no family or friends have had any contact with her. He reported that during their investigation, the Knox Police Department has been coordinating with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department as well as the Indiana State Police. Continue reading
Alleged Vehicle Theft Suspect Flees Resulting in 4-Vehicle Crash in Warsaw
Two fatalities and critical injuries have been reported after a vehicle allegedly fled from police and ran a red light Saturday night.
According to an ISP press release, around 9:20 p.m. on January 13th, an Indiana State Trooper was responding to a theft that apparently occurred at the Meijer located at 1200 Lake City Highway in Warsaw. The report indicates that the trooper saw a car that matched the description of the suspect vehicle, which was described as a white 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.
The suspect vehicle reportedly fled eastbound on US 30 and drove through a red light at the intersection of US 30 and Parker Street, crashing into three other vehicles. Continue reading
Two-Vehicle Accident on Indiana Toll Road Results in Fatality, Crash Remains Under Investigation
A crash between a semi and a passenger car on the Indiana Toll Road resulted in some life-threatening injuries and one fatality, according to an Indiana State Police report.
ISP Dispatch received a call of a collision between a semi and a passenger car around 7:13 a.m. on Friday, January 12th. The accident occurred near the 50-mile marker in the westbound lanes of the Indiana Toll Road, approximately one mile east of the LaPorte exit. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Conduct Enforcement Blitz in Pulaski County
The Indiana State Police District #13 All Crimes Policing Team joined forces with the Medaryville PD, Francesville PD and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department for the second time to conduct a multi-agency law enforcement blitz in Pulaski County on Friday. The 8-hour enforcement resulted in 1-felony arrest, 2-drug related arrests, 8-criminal arrests, 13-traffic citations and 84-warnings given.
According to an ISP press release, the Indiana State Police District #13 ACP Team is a group of State Troopers who work in several counties including Pulaski, Starke and La Porte to deter violent crime and address drug related activity. The additional manpower and resource support provided helps local agencies address specific crime trends within local communities to make the area as safe as possible. Continue reading
INDOT, ISP Working to Stop Copper Wire Theft
INDOT says copper wire thieves are ripping-off taxpayers and compromising public safety.
ISP Dedicates Available Resources to Widespread Voter Registration Case
Indiana State Police say one of their highest priorities is ensuring the integrity of the 2016 election.
ISP Talks Drugs with Amish Community
The Indiana State Police are conducting more outreach for local Amish populations in the state.
Recently, troopers addressed a crowd in Elkhart County about the warning signs and dangers of drug use. The use of narcotics, such as heroin, has been identified as impacting members of the Amish community particularly hard in the Hoosier state.
Law Enforcement Increases Visibility During March Sports and Holiday Celebrations
Law enforcement agencies around the state plan to step-up enforcement during the month of March to deter aggressive and drunk driving.
ISP Initiative Aims to Educate Youth on Cyber Victimization
Indiana State Police are hoping to limit cyber crimes against the Hoosier state’s youth.
Drug Raids Arrest Nine Operating Out of Plymouth Motels
Nine people were arrested over three days in Plymouth, ending a week-long investigation by the Indiana State Police.
ISP Makes Arrest on Years Old Murder Case
Indiana State Police have made an arrest in connection with a cold case from 1997.
ISP Stepping-up Enforcement During Holiday Travel Period
Indiana State Police are pumping up patrols this week in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
