A four vehicle accident on U.S. 6 near Bremen Monday night claimed the life of one driver.
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Bourbon, Rochester Women Hurt in U.S. 31 Crash in Peru
A Bourbon woman was one of two people hurt in a crash on U.S. 31 in Peru Thursday morning. Indiana State Police say Renee Stouder, 61, of Bourbon and Susan Konkle, 62, of rural Rochester, had to be airlifted, after the pickup truck they were in was rear-ended by a semi while stopped at a red light at Business U.S. 31.
Continue readingFive Injured in Rochester Crash
A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
Continue readingJeffrey Campbell Reportedly Attempts to Escape Lawful Detention Twice
An Argos man allegedly attempted to escape lawful detention twice this week.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested on Charges of Possession of Child Pornography
A Plymouth man is in the Marshall County Jail following an investigation into allegations of possession of child pornography.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Pursuit in Marshall County
Two Joliet, Illinois residents were arrested Monday morning following a pursuit with the Indiana State Police officers and deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Investigating Death of Inmate at State Prison in Michigan City
The death of an inmate at the State Prison in Michigan City is being investigated by Indiana State Police. The inmate has been identified as Daniel L. Heflin, 30, originally from Goshen. Officers say he was incarcerated after pleading guilty to murder in Elkhart Circuit Court in 2012.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Releases Names of Officers Involved in New Year’s Eve Shooting
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two officers involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve in Starke County. Patrolman Richard Prater has been with the Sheriff’s Department for 14 years, while Patrolman Blake Bennett has been with the department for one year and 10 months.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of Bourbon Man
A two vehicle accident in Fulton County Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Bourbon man.
Continue readingClarence Shearer Sentenced to 26 Years for LifePlex Carjacking
A man found guilty of a Plymouth carjacking has been sentenced to 26 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, but he still faces charges related to the subsequent police chase, wreck of a police car, and death of a police K-9. The Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office says Clarence Shearer, 33, was sentenced last week in Marshall Superior Court 1, after a jury last month found him guilty of armed robbery and theft.
Continue readingNational Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24
Agencies around the state are partnering with officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency and the 525 Foundation to take part in the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
Continue readingSouth Bend Man Arrested after Marshall County Police Chase
A South Bend man was arrested after allegedly leading police on a pursuit through Marshall County Friday. Indiana State Police say it began around 2:50 p.m. in the area of U.S. 30 and King Road, when police saw an SUV matching the description of one believed to be involved in an armed robbery at a Bourbon business.
Continue readingIndiana State Police to Add Patrols over Labor Day Weekend
Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols over the Labor Day weekend. Extra troopers will be patrolling the highways, thanks to two federally-funded programs.
Continue readingRochester Man Arrested after Police Reportedly Find Meth during Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Rochester man was arrested, following a Marshall County traffic stop Wednesday night. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a Chevrolet HHR in the area of U.S. 31 and 16th Road around 8:30 p.m. An Indiana State Police K-9 arrived and reportedly helped police find a syringe and a small amount of methamphetamine.
Continue readingPolice Agencies Work Together to Arrest Man in Stolen Truck
A collaborative effort from the Indiana State Police, Marshall County Drug Task Force and several other agencies resulted in the arrest of a man who reportedly stole a vehicle out of Bremen.
Continue readingGovernor to Require State Troopers to Use Body Cameras as Part of Equity and Inclusion Strategy
Indiana State Police troopers will be required to use body cameras by next spring. It’s one of a number of steps announced by Governor Eric Holcomb Tuesday, as part of his larger strategy to address equity and inclusion.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Troopers Watching for School Bus Stop Arm Violations
As many students return to school this week, Indiana State Police troopers will be patrolling to watch for school bus stop arm violations.
Continue readingTwo Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Active School Threat
Two teens were arrested in Rochester on Friday, July 31 after an investigation into alleged threats against a school.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Charge of Dealing a Controlled Substance
A Knox man was arrested on a charge of dealing a controlled substance following a traffic stop in Starke County on Monday morning.
Continue readingTwo Injured in Friday Accident on U.S. 31 in Marshall County
Two people were injured in an accident involving a passenger car and a motorcycle on U.S. 31 near 12B Road in Marshall County on Friday, July 24.
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