An Argos woman was airlifted to Memorial Hospital of South Bend last night after the pickup truck she was driving struck a building on State Road 331 in Tippecanoe. Continue reading
Rochester Man Arrested on Meth Charges
A Monday night investigation into suspected illegal narcotics activity by members of the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrest of a rural Rochester man at his home. Donald Creviston faces felony charges of manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a drug lab, two counts of neglect of a dependent and maintaining a common nuisance. Continue reading
Stay Safe When Winter Weather Hits
Significant amounts of snow are in the forecast. Officials with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Indiana State Police recommend avoiding unnecessary travel once the snow starts. If you do have to go out, make sure your cell phone is fully charged. Have a vehicle emergency kit, non-perishable food and bottles of water in your car. Top off your gas tank so you will have ample fuel to stay warm should you get stranded. Continue reading
Driver Name, Details Released in Fatal Wreck
An Indianapolis man was killed in a two-semi crash yesterday morning near Bremen. Continue reading
State Police Warn of Phone Scams During Tax Season
With tax season approaching, Indiana State Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for phone scams. Callers claiming to be from the IRS but often having foreign accents tell residents they may face a lawsuit or imprisonment if they don’t immediately send money for what they say is a delinquent tax bill. Then, they demand personal information to try to steal the recipient’s identity. Continue reading
Authorities Searching for Argos Theft Suspects
Authorities in Marshall County are looking for two men accused of breaking into a semi parked at a rural Argos residence. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Warn Hoosiers of Phone Scams
Indiana State Police are warning Hoosiers to be aware of a couple of phone scams during the holiday season. Continue reading
Three Arrested in Gamecock Breeding Raids
A suspected cockfighting breeder in Bremen was raided by police Saturday night. At 8:00 p.m., officers from numerous local, state, and federal agencies served a search warrant at a farmhouse in the 6200 block of Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Continue reading
Greater Police Presence Planned for Holiday Weekend
If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, be on the lookout for more police patrols. Indiana State Police, as well as local law enforcement agencies, are increasing their presence on Indiana roadways for the holiday period. Continue reading
ISP, INDOT Remind Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down
Indiana drivers are being reminded to move over when an emergency vehicle’s stopped on a road with its lights flashing. The Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are teaming up for the “Move Over, Slow Down” safety blitz happening Monday through Friday of next week. Continue reading
State Police Warn of Scam Calls from Spoofed Number
The Indiana State Police confirm the published telephone number for their general headquarters in downtown Indianapolis has been spoofed over the last few days. That’s the practice of masquerading as someone else by falsifying the number as it appears on the call recipient’s caller ID display. In this case, people across the country receiving the calls saw 317-232-8248 come up. Sometimes the caller reportedly spoke with a “thick Indian accent” and claimed to be from the Indiana State Police. He then proceeded to ask for personal information from the caller and threatened arrest if they did not comply. Continue reading
Argos Couple Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
An Argos couple faces drug and weapons charges following a month-long investigation by the Indiana State Police. They had been looking into Jacqueline Houin, 54, and Tony Houin, 45, due to their alleged excessive purchase of pseudoephedrine at area stores. It’s the main ingredient in meth manufacture. Continue reading
Former Physician Faces Child Exploitation, Sexual Misconduct with a Minor Charges
A former Warsaw physician is free on bond following his arrest on sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual misconduct with a minor charges. Continue reading
Declare Your Independence From Uncertainty and Accidents While Traveling this Holiday Weekend
The Indiana Department of Transportation has added travel times to seven dynamic roadside signs around the state just in time for the holiday weekend. The time estimates are based on information gathered from road sensors that measure a variety of factors, including average vehicle speed and traffic volumes. INDOT has developed algorithms to ensure the travel time information displayed is as accurate as possible. Continue reading
Authorities Crack Down on Drug Smuggling
A recent three-day saturation patrol on U.S. 31 by six police departments in north central Indiana resulted in 30 criminal arrests on 82 different drug-related charges. Last week’s unannounced patrols were dubbed “Operation Blue Wave.” Officials say the goal was to catch and arrest people who use Indiana’s roadways to transport and distribute illegal narcotics. Continue reading
Authorities Searching for Missing Marshall County Man
Authorities are seeking information about LaPaz man who may have fallen into the Tippecanoe River early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Click It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz Starts Today
Police officers across the country and close to home will be on the lookout for drivers and passengers who aren’t buckled up. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are among the agencies taking part in the Click It or Ticket enforcement blitz that starts today. Over the next two weeks, officers and troopers will be on the lookout around the clock for violators. Continue reading
Lengthy Meth Investigation Leads to Arrest
A months-long, multi-agency investigation into drug activity leads to an arrest. Continue reading
IRS Scammers Strike Again
Scammers claiming to be IRS agents are once again making the rounds through Indiana. State police representatives say they call, tell victims they owe taxes and threaten them with jail unless immediate payment is made. That’s a tip off the call is a fake, as the IRS will not employ such a tactic to collect tax payments. Continue reading
Four Arrested in Drug Investigation
Four suspects were arrested by Indiana State Police troopers and Plymouth Police Department officers on Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant at a home in LaPaz.
A warrant was obtained for a home at 217 W. 1st Road in LaPaz. When officers searched the home, they found methamphetamine, marijuana, precursors, burnt meth lab reaction vessels, drug paraphernalia and stolen items, according to a press release.
This investigation led officers to a nearby apartment where heroin, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and more stolen property was reportedly located.
