Tippecanoe Men Arrested, After Suspected Meth Found during Traffic Stop

Editor’s Note: The original news release from the Marshall County Police Department included a mugshot of a different Richard Hensley, not the individual mentioned in the arrest report. The original release also gave the incorrect age for the Hensley suspect. A previous version of this story on this website contained the incorrect mugshot and age. The Marshall County Police Department has since sent an updated press release with the correct photo. Department officials also said in an email, “We would like to personally apologize for any inconvenience we have caused with the elder 66 Richard Hensley.” This story has since been updated to reflect the corrections.

A Thursday morning traffic stop led to the arrest of two Tippecanoe men. Marshall County Police say it happened around 12:45 a.m. near the intersection of Center Street and State Road 331.

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Road Work on State Road 331 to Begin Monday

Chip seal work will close a section of State Road 331 between Bourbon and State Road 25 in Marshall County beginning on Monday.

Chip sealing helps preserve the existing road surface by protecting it from moisture, ultraviolet degradation, and other damaging exposures.

INDOT officials say the work will continue through Friday, June 16, but that timeline may adjust due to weather.

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INDOT Schedules Repairs to State Road 331

Road closedDrivers who travel between Bremen and Mishawaka will need to plan a new route for the next several weeks. Starting Monday, INDOT will close State Road 331 between U.S. 6 and the U.S. 20 bypass to remove old asphalt, patch and repair areas of the road. They will also resurface the 11.5 mile stretch in order to completely restore it. Continue reading