Indiana National Guard, State Police Ready to Respond to Potential Violence

Governor Holcomb addresses the weekend’s violence during a press conference Monday.

State officials are outlining their response to this weekend’s violence. In a press conference Monday, Governor Holcomb said protests started out as an “understandable and needed” response to the death of George Floyd, but took on a tone of organized crime.

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Indiana State Police Hand Out Face Masks to Truck Drivers

Indiana State Police photo

Truck drivers continuing to make their deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic were able to get some protective equipment, with some help from Indiana State Police. Master Trooper Jim Strong and Sgt. Dale Turner passed out 1,000 face masks Friday at the I-94 rest park in LaPorte County, with help from Darin Jones with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Crash Involving Semi Shuts Down Northbound U.S. 31 Near Argos Monday Afternoon

UPDATE from ISP PIO Sgt. Bohner: The passing lane is now open at the crash US31 NB at 13th Road. The right lane will be closed for an extended time due to offloading the semi.

A crash involving a semi truck led to the closure of the northbound lanes of U.S. 31 near Argos Monday afternoon. The Indiana Department of Transportation tweeted that it happened at the railroad crossing between 13th and 14th roads.

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