An Indiana State Police drug investigation reportedly led to the discovery of suspected marijuana, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia at a Plymouth home. The Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction Team served a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of Randolph Drive around 6:30 Wednesday morning.
Triton Graduate Among ISP Probationary Troopers who Received Car for Solo Patrol
Former Marshall County resident Timothy Borsa was among thirty-two probationary troopers from the 77th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy who were issued their state police cars earlier this week. The cars were presented during a ceremony on Tuesday at the Indiana State Police Youth and Education and Historical Center in Indianapolis.
The officers recently completed a three month field training period with veteran troopers along with 917 hours of structured training in law enforcement techniques at the ISP Recruit Academy. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Report That Multiple Car Pileups on I-85/94 Were a Result of White-Out Conditions
On Sunday, whiteout conditions contributed to numerous crashes, including a 17 car pileup at the 7.2-mile marker and a 13 car pileup at the 6.2-mile marker of eastbound I-80/94.
Indiana State Police report that the road closure at the 7.2-mile marker involved 4 separate crashes with 17 vehicles. Many vehicles were relocated to a truck stop on Burr Street where the crash reports were taken in order to get the roadway open sooner.
The incident at the 6.2-mile marker involved 13 cars that were involved in 7 individual crashes, according to police. You can know more info here . Many of the crashes that Troopers responded to could have been avoided if drivers had reduced their following distances as well as their speeds. Police reported that the pileups occurred around 11:40 a.m. Continue reading
Three Arrested on Gun, Drugs Charges after in Marshall County Traffic Stop
Three Indianapolis men were arrested on drug and gun charges after Indiana State Police troopers initiated a traffic stop in Marshall County Tuesday morning.
Plymouth Man Among Four Arrested After Police Reportedly Find Meth, Guns in Mishawaka Home
A Plymouth man was among four people arrested yesterday, after Indiana State Police served a search warrant yesterday at a home in Mishawaka. Officers say they found 18 grams of crystal meth, 15 firearms, and four stolen motorcycles. They also reportedly found a 1986 Corvette, a stolen motorcycle frame, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.
Improvised Explosive Devices Found in Marshall County Mailboxes
Two suspected improvised explosive devices were found in two mailboxes in Marshall County on Monday morning.
According to the Indiana State Police, the first device was found in a mailbox in the 3000 block of Olive Road. The homeowner found the damaged mailbox in the process of picking up the mail. The second device was found inside a mailbox by a mail carrier in the 14,000 block of 3rd Road. It did not detonate.
Four More Arrests Announced, Following Tippecanoe Warrant Sweep
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman has announced four more arrests as part of a warrant sweep Thursday on 18B Road in Tippecanoe.
Alleged Vehicle-Theft Suspect Runs Red Light While Fleeing, Results in a 4-Vehicle Crash in Warsaw
Two fatalities and critical injuries have been reported after a vehicle allegedly fled from police and ran a red light Saturday night.
According to an ISP press release, around 9:20 p.m. on January 13th, an Indiana State Trooper was responding to a theft that apparently occurred at the Meijer located at 1200 Lake City Highway in Warsaw. The report indicates that the trooper saw a car that matched the description of the suspect vehicle, which was described as a white 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.
The suspect vehicle reportedly fled eastbound on US 30 and drove through a red light at the intersection of US 30 and Parker Street, crashing into three other vehicles. Continue reading
Narcotics Discovered During K-9 Sweep at Bremen High School
Narcotics were found during a K-9 search at Bremen High School earlier today. Bremen Police Department Officers teamed up with officers from the Indiana State Police and Plymouth Police department to conduct a K-9 sweep of the school’s campus.
According to representatives of the Bremen Police Department, during the course of the search, K-9s indicated on a vehicle in the high school parking lot where illegal narcotics were discovered. Continue reading
La Paz Man Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Battery, Dealing Methamphetamine
A La Paz man was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 21 following a report of domestic battery.
Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office say they were notified of the alleged incident around 5 p.m. Deputies and troopers from the Indiana State Police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Vandalia Avenue in La Paz after receiving the call.
Bremen Police Department Joins Operation Pull Over Blitz 92
The end of the year is a time where many motorists travel more frequently in order to visit friends and family for various festivities.
The Thanksgiving holiday in particular is one of the busiest times for Americans traveling on the roadways. In 2015, more than 380 individuals died in the U.S. during the traditional four-day Thanksgiving weekend.
To help keep the streets safer this season, the Bremen Police Department is teaming up with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state for Operation Pull Over Blitz 92. The enforcement period will take place from November 10th through December 3rd. Continue reading
ISP Collects Over 1,300 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs During Weekend Take Back Event
More than 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected by the Indiana State Police, during Saturday’s Take Back initiative. Locally, 41 pounds of medications were turned in at the Bremen Post, while the Lowell Post collected 25 pounds. Several local law enforcement agencies also took part.
Local Graduates of ISP Recruit Academy Assigned to Specific Posts
Two local individuals who recently graduated from the 77th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy have been assigned to their specific posts.
On Monday, 29-year-old Timothy Borsa was officially welcomed into the Indiana State Police Lowell Post. Borsa is originally from Marshall County but currently resides in Porter County. He graduated from Triton Senior High School in Bourbon and studied conservation at Vincennes University.
Benjamin Beers, a 21-year-old originally from Knox, joined the ranks of the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post earlier this week. Beers gradated from Foundations Christian School in Plymouth and earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Ancilla College. Continue reading
Plymouth Meth Investigation Leads to Two Arrests
Two people were arrested, after police say they found meth during a search of a Plymouth home Friday morning. Officers with the Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police Department, and the Marshall County Drug Task Force say they got a warrant to search the home at 822 West Madison Street, after getting complaints about possible drug activity.
Five Arrested, Following Plymouth Drug Investigation
A drug investigation in Plymouth led to the arrests of five people Friday morning. Officers from the Indiana State Police, Plymouth Police Department, and the Marshall County Drug Task Force say they served a search warrant at 212 Monroe Street. Police say they had gotten complaints about possible drug activity at the home, which is close to St. Michael Catholic School.
Arrest Made at Indiana State Police Bremen Post
On Tuesday, October 24th Indiana State Trooper Patrick O’Keefe arrested a Greenfield man for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated after he drove to the Indiana State Police Bremen Post to speak to the trooper.
According to the Indiana State Police press release, O’Keefe made arrangements to meet 57-year-old Scott Schroeder at the Indiana State Police Bremen Post in order for Schroeder to retrieve some of his belongings from a separate incident. The release states that Schroeder arrived at the post around 5:30 p.m., parked out front and went to the door to meet O’Keefe. Continue reading
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday
This Saturday, individuals have the opportunity to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency are holding the 14th Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This service is free, anonymous and there are no questions asked. The initiative addresses the prevalent public safety and health issue of prescription drugs being obtained from family and friends in order to be abused or sold. In the past 13 drug take back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds of pills, which is more than 4,000 tons. Continue reading
Marshall County Natives Graduate from Indiana State Police Recruit Academy
Two Marshall County natives are among the 33 new Indiana State Police troopers sworn in this week. Benjamin A. Beers of Plymouth and Timothy G. Borsa of Bourbon officially graduated from the State Police Recruit Academy during a ceremony at the State Capitol Thursday. It marked the end of 24 weeks of training in criminal and traffic law, crash investigations, firearms, and a bunch of other modern policing subjects, according to ISP officials.
Firefighters, First Responders Visit John Glenn Elementary Schools
Firefighters from the area fire departments recently visited the Walkerton Elementary School to discuss fire safety with students.
Walkerton Elementary School Principal Tim Davis told the John Glenn School Board members this week that it was a great experience for the kids.
Bremen Troopers Participating in Tip-a-Cop to Assist Special Olympics Indiana
Several troopers from Indiana State Police Bremen Post are participating in the annual Tip-a-Cop event to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, troopers will be working and collecting tips at a chain restaurant located at 4010 N Main Street in Mishawaka.
This is the 12th year that Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) has put on the nationwide Tip-a-Cop event which serves as not only a fundraiser, but a public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics Indiana.
The not-for-profit organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions in over 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, reaching more than 12,000 athletes across Indiana. Since Special Olympics Indiana is not a United Way agency and receives no federal or state appropriated funds, they rely entirely on corporate, civic and individual donations. Continue reading
