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INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Health today announced that Hoosiers age 80 and older will be eligible to register for a free COVID-19 vaccine beginning Friday, Jan. 8.
Read MoreLawrence County - Tuesday, January 5, 2021, the Indiana State Police concluded a lengthy investigation into dealing methamphetamine. ISP received information that Heather A. Blessing, age 34, of Ellettsville, IN and Eric M. Flaherty, age 39, of Louisville, KY were involved in dealing methamphetamine in Lawrence, Greene, and Monroe counties.
Read MoreINDIANA — In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation's snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if conditions allow. This typically occurs 24 to 48 hours before precipitation begins to give time for crews to apply brine solution and time for it to dry and adhere to the surface of the road.
Read MoreIndianapolis, IN - Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours of January 2 into January 3, an issued police handgun was taken from a marked state police vehicle parked in a private driveway. The theft occurred in the Pine Springs West neighborhood near 75th and Hague Road, Indianapolis.
Read MoreWhile others were ringing in the New Year or watching the ball drop on television last Thursday night, numerous law enforcement officers in Greene County were negotiating with a suspect on the scene of a stand-off. When a rural Bloomfield man involved in a domestic altercation, who was in a house with a young child, refused to exit or open the door, a deputy with search warrant in hand forced the door open. Officers entered and after a struggle, the suspect was taken into custody.
Read MoreOn December 19, 2020, 36 new troopers graduated from the Indiana State Police 80th Recruit Academy after completing a journey of 25 weeks of rigorous training. The recruits completed over 1,100 hours of academic and hands-on training in criminal and traffic law, crash investigation, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, and other classes necessary for modern policing. Yesterday, two new troopers assigned to the Bloomington Post reported for their first shift.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff’s Department has recovered the Bobcat and trailer and other equipment, with an estimated value of over $30,000, that was stolen from the Eastern Fire Department in early December. GCSD Detective David Elmore reports that an anonymous tip led to the discovery of the stolen goods at a residence in the Lawrence Hollow area of eastern Greene County.
Read MoreA Terre Haute man who led officers on a New Year’s Eve pursuit in Sullivan County, first on a highway, then over a curb and into pine trees in a small town, then on foot through the woods, was taken into custody after a physical struggle with officers. A Bloomfield woman who was a passenger in his Cadillac was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.
Read MoreA family in eastern Greene County suffered the loss of their home and personal belongings in a fire on Sunday morning, January 3.
Read MoreUPDATE: This Silver Alert 002-2021 issued on January 3, 2021 on William Wright has been cancelled as of Sunday evening, January 3, 2021. No additional information was released.
A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of William Wright, a 90 year old white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 195 pounds, white hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a dark blue coat and blue jeans, driving a white 2001 Ford F250 truck with a Indiana plate of D457HD
William is missing from Bloomington, Indiana which is 57 miles South of Indianapolis, last seen on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 10:40 am . He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
If you have any information on William Wright, contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department at 812-349-2781 or 911.
Read MoreCrisis counselors have helped more than 6,000 Hoosiers experiencing emotional distress from COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS – The Be Well Crisis Helpline recently passed an important milepost as it enters its sixth month of operation. The free service was launched in July to support the mental health needs of Hoosiers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service has answered more than 6,000 calls for help as it continues to provide 24/7 access to experienced and compassionate counselors, specially trained to help with the personal challenges that have come along with this pandemic.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, the Worthington Police Department has received reports of an unidentified woman walking into homes uninvited and getting into vehicles. It happened again this morning. The suspect was arrested and is facing a felony charge for residential entry.
Read MoreOn Christmas Eve, a Worthington man’s house was damaged when it was hit by a vehicle that was able to back out of the situation and leave the scene. An investigation by the Worthington Police Department reveals they’re looking for a maroon 2004-2005 Ford vehicle, possibly a maroon 2004-2005 Ford Ranger or Focus, and they’re asking for help from the public to locate the vehicle.
Read MoreIndianapolis – Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress announced today that the Southern District of Indiana collected $9,055,193.32 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2020. Of this amount, $2,195,355.91 was collected in criminal actions and $6,859,837.41was collected in civil actions.
Read MoreOrange County - On December 4th, 2020, the Dubois County Sheriffs Office completed an investigation into two separate burglaries involving a deadly weapon in Dubois County. As a result of that investigation, warrants were issued by the Dubois County Prosecutors Office for the two suspects.
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