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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday in honor of Congressman Hastings

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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday in honor of Congressman Hastings

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida. Per the President’s order, flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff on Tuesday.

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Governor proclaims April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Governor proclaims April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Indiana. Now in its 11th year, the national observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, as well as reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road. “There’s only one task we should be focused on when behind the wheel and that’s safe driving – everything else can wait,” Gov. Holcomb said. “By making a commitment to always pay attention to the road, we all work together to save lives.”

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Delphi Investigation Reward Fund receives $100,000 donation

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Delphi Investigation Reward Fund receives $100,000 donation

The Indiana State Police has received an anonymous donation of $100,000 towards the Delphi Investigation reward fund. This brings the total to $325,000. The reward will be given to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the deaths of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.

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Presidential proclamation directs flags to half-staff until sunset April 6 to honor victims of violence today at Capitol

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Presidential proclamation directs flags to half-staff until sunset April 6 to honor victims of violence today at Capitol

A Proclamation on Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers

As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 6, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Governor signs police reform bill into law

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Governor signs police reform bill into law

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1006 into law on Thursday, April 1. It’s a police reform and training bill supported by both Indiana Democrats and Republicans that includes de-escalation training requirements as well as $70 million for repair and updates to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy.

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DOJ Southern District of Indiana: Former Ohio police chief indicted in machine gun scheme with two Indiana gun dealers

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DOJ Southern District of Indiana: Former Ohio police chief indicted in machine gun scheme with two Indiana gun dealers

Indianapolis – Acting U.S. Attorney John E. Childress announced today that Dorian LaCourse, 65, of Milford, Ohio, was indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in a scheme to use his position as Chief of Police for the Addyston Police Department in Addyston, Ohio, to help two federally licensed firearms dealers in Indiana acquire hundreds of machine guns. LaCourse was indicted on charges of conspiracy and making false statements to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Childress also announced today that the two Indiana gun dealers, Johnathan Marcum, 33, of Laurel, Indiana, and Christopher Petty, 57, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, have been charged with conspiracy for their roles in the machine gun scheme.

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DOJ Southern District of Indiana: Five face federal charges for alleged nationwide elder fraud scam

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DOJ Southern District of Indiana: Five face federal charges for alleged nationwide elder fraud scam

Indianapolis – Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress announced federal charges and arrests of five individuals for their roles in a nationwide elder fraud conspiracy…. “Stealing the hard-earned money of seniors by preying on the love and commitment they have for their families is hard to comprehend,” said Childress.

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DNR Conservation Officers looking for man suspected in thefts from numerous vehicles in southern Indiana

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DNR Conservation Officers looking for man suspected in thefts from numerous vehicles in southern Indiana

Indiana Conservation Officers are looking for a man suspected of multiple vehicle break-ins and thefts in Harrison County and possibly other counties in southern Indiana, as well as Rock Island State Park and surrounding areas in Tennessee. In addition to items stolen from vehicles, several thousand dollars’ worth of merchandise was subsequently purchased in both states with stolen credit cards as a result of the thefts, which occurred in recent days. The suspect vehicle is a white Chevrolet Avalanche with dark trim and silver/gray step bars. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Indiana Conservation Officers’ Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536, anonymously at 1-800-TIPIDNR, or online at https://www.in.gov/dnr/lawenfor/7608.htm Indiana Conservation Officers routinely patrol the state’s DNR properties to protect the natural resources and ensure patrons’ safety.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on March 27 in remembrance of victims in Boulder

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Governor directs flags to half-staff until sunset on March 27 in remembrance of victims in Boulder

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Boulder, CO. Per the President's order, flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, March 27. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.

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President orders flags to half-staff until sunset on March 27 in honor of Boulder victims of violence

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President orders flags to half-staff until sunset on March 27 in honor of Boulder victims of violence

As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, March 27, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth. JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Governor announces spring school bus safety enforcement campaign

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Governor announces spring school bus safety enforcement campaign

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that police agencies across the state will be stepping up enforcement to protect students going to and from school. Over the next couple of months, officers will be positioned along bus stops and routes watching for stop-arm violations and unsafe driving behavior.

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Hoosiers ages 40 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday

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Hoosiers ages 40 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 40 and older will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. This expansion of eligibility to include those ages 40 to 44 will make the vaccine available to more than 400,000 additional Hoosiers.

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