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Ft. Wayne, Ind. - The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post recently received a complaint from a local resident advising of what appears to be an ongoing scam solicited via Facebook. This scam involves the offering of a “Child Safety Kit” by clicking on a link provided in the Facebook post.
Read MoreTwo area women were arrested Wednesday, February 24, on multiple charges in connection with the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. According to FBI Indianapolis, both women are from Bloomfield.
Dona Sue Bissey, 52, and Anna Morgan-Lloyd, 49, Bloomfield, were taken into custody on charges that included knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
Information about their actions on January 6 have not yet been released.
Both were reported to have been booked into the Vigo County Jail. They are expected to appear in a federal courtroom on Friday morning for initial hearings.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is accepting additional applications for the 81st Recruit Academy.
Read MoreThe latest color-coded Indiana County Metrics Map released by the Indiana Department of Health on Wednesday, February 24, shows Greene County’s color code is now Blue, a welcome change. Numbers have been trending downward in Greene County and the state statistics show only three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Greene County yesterday. Statewide, 1,019 individuals were reported to have tested positive since stats were released yesterday.
Read MoreMotorists encouraged to drive sober during St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament… Bloomington, IN — Indiana State Police Bloomington District today announced that officers will be cracking down on dangerous and impaired driving in March, as part of a statewide enforcement campaign. Starting this Friday, February 26, through March 21, 2021, officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols showing zero tolerance for those driving aggressively, over the speed limit or under the influence.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health will host a vaccine clinic in Greene County this week. The clinic will be located at the Greene County Fairgrounds and be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, February 25-27. The Greene County vaccine clinic is one of ten vaccine clinics to be opened around the state this week in areas where there are no open appointments available at other vaccine locations.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 60 and older are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to an additional 432,000 Hoosiers.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19. Per the President’s proclamation, flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset Friday, February 26. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.
Read MoreMichigan City, Indiana - Detectives with the Indiana State Police Lowell Post were requested to investigate an assault on two correction officers at the Indiana State Prison located in Michigan City, Ind.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced the results of the increased school bus safety patrols that were conducted last fall by Indiana law enforcement agencies. During the two-month mobilization, officers issued a total of 1,553 warnings and 1,701 citations. Of those, 201 were for stop-arm violations.
Read MoreDue to the inclement weather, the federal courthouses in Indianapolis, Evansville, New Albany, and Terre Haute will all be closed to the public on Tuesday, February 16.
Read MoreConditions continue to deteriorate, as shown in photo by ISP Trooper Caleb Garvin in Greene County.
Read MoreHeavy snow is overspreading central Indiana from the southwest. Snowfall rates of over an inch an hour are possible. Visibilities in the heavy snow in areas such as Vincennes and Bloomington will be a quarter mile or less at times, and this area of snow is expanding northeastward.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers who have COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled this week should be aware that inclement weather could impact clinic operations. The state is working with local vaccination sites to reschedule appointments as needed. Individuals whose appointments are impacted will be notified by email or text message about the need to reschedule.
Read MoreA Winter Storm Warning is in effect starting tonight (Sunday, February 14) for all of central Indiana. Eight to 12 inches of snow is possible in the warning.
Winds of 20 mph with occasional gusts to 30 mph are expected Monday evening, and the heaviest snowfall is currently expected between 4 pm and midnight.
Travel is expected to be very difficult, and especially treacherous Monday evening as heavy snow could combine with winds to produce near zero visibility at times. Blowing and drifting will also make snow removal difficult and could continue the travel problems into the day on Tuesday.
Use caution if you must travel. Wear appropriate clothing and keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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