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First of Five Defendants Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for his Role in Nationwide Grandparent Scam

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First of Five Defendants Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison for his Role in Nationwide Grandparent Scam

INDIANAPOLIS – Jasaun Pope a/k/a “Biz”, 31, of Valley Stream, New York, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison late yesterday for mail fraud and money laundering offenses related to his role in a nationwide elder fraud scheme. Pope and four co-conspirators have all signed plea agreements for their roles in the offense, and Pope is the first to be sentenced.

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Indiana law enforcement teaming up ahead of Labor Day to reduce impaired driving

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Indiana law enforcement teaming up ahead of Labor Day to reduce impaired driving

INDIANAPOLIS — Drive sober or get pulled over. That’s the warning state and local police agencies are issuing to drivers as Indiana gears up for its annual end-of-summer impaired driving enforcement campaign. Starting this weekend through Labor Day, officers across the state will be increasing patrols and sobriety checkpoints to crack down on those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita shows parents what apps to look for and how to monitor their kids’ online activity  

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Attorney General Todd Rokita shows parents what apps to look for and how to monitor their kids’ online activity  

Attorney General Todd Rokita has an important warning for parents related to their kids’ internet usage. Technology is a great learning resource, but it can also expose children to inappropriate and dangerous activities online.

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FSSA announces pilot program to integrate mental health, addiction peer recovery professionals in Indiana county jails

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FSSA announces pilot program to integrate mental health, addiction peer recovery professionals in Indiana county jails

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction today announced the launch of a pilot program designed to engage incarcerated individuals with mental health and substance use disorders with certified peer professionals and wraparound services.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff in honor of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz

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Governor directs flags to half-staff in honor of Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for Elwood Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Aug. 6. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff.

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Governor directs flags to half-staff in honor of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

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Governor directs flags to half-staff in honor of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, who passed yesterday, August 3, 2022. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until the date of her burial. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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School bus safety enforcement campaign underway in Indiana

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School bus safety enforcement campaign underway in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — As students head back to the classroom, state and local law enforcement agencies are reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Over the next couple of months, officers will be increasing patrols to prevent stop-arm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving around school buses and in school zones.

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Elsewhere: Indianapolis resident receives 12-Year sentence for social media app scam

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Elsewhere: Indianapolis resident receives 12-Year sentence for social media app scam

INDIANAPOLIS (July 29, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan Friday announced the sentencing of David M. Betner. Betner was sentenced to 12 years in prison following an investigation by the Secretary of State’s Securities Division and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Betner told investors Facebook wanted to buy his software.

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Scam alert from Indiana State Police

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Scam alert from Indiana State Police

Indianapolis, IN - Detectives from the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District have recently received complaints about a potential scam in the form of a text message. The messenger claims to be from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and indicates the recipient has unclaimed money from the state. The message gives instructions to click a link, that link will take them to a webpage asking for personal / confidential information.

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Local governments moving toward compliance with Indiana’s new Cybersecurity Reporting Law

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Local governments moving toward compliance with Indiana’s new Cybersecurity Reporting Law

Indianapolis – The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) is reminding local governments and political subdivisions that the annual deadline to update cybersecurity incident contacts is Sept. 1. To date, just over 600 political subdivisions have complied, compared to the more than 3,000 throughout the state who fall under the contact-reporting requirement of House Enrolled Act 1169 (2021).

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Law enforcement cracking down on speeding in 6-state operation

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Law enforcement cracking down on speeding in 6-state operation

INDIANAPOLIS — Law enforcement agencies in Indiana are taking part in a multi-state effort to address the troubling rise in speeding and aggressive driving. Across the Midwest, officers will be out in full force showing zero tolerance for drivers traveling above the posted speed limit. The Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign will take place on July 27…..

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Health Department launches back-to-school immunization campaign

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Health Department launches back-to-school immunization campaign

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host back-to-school immunization clinics this summer as part of a statewide public awareness campaign to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.

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President orders flags to half-staff in honor of Abe Shinzo

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President orders flags to half-staff in honor of Abe Shinzo

As a mark of respect for the memory of Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, 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, July 10, 2022.

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday

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Governor directs flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL. Per President Biden's order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset, Saturday, July 9. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.

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