Tag: Indiana agencies

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Suspect Arrested in Kentucky After Leading Officers on Multiple County Pursuit in Stolen Indiana Police Vehicle
The incident began around 9 a.m. with a traffic stop. The Chandler Police reportedly stopped the suspect for reckless driving, and ended up in a confrontation with the driver who was wearing motorcycle helmet.
April 21, 2025
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Video: Indiana Officer Under Fire During Pursuit Shoots Back Through Own Windshield
The suspect eventually stopped his vehicle, and the gunfight continued. Another Lawrence officer and Indianapolis officers also joined the fight.
March 26, 2025
A Lawrence, Indiana, Police officer fires a rifle through his own windshield during a vehicle pursuit where the suspect opened fire on him.
Investigations
Indiana Girl’s Planned Attack on High School Foiled by FBI, Local Officers
On Tuesday evening, local law enforcement received a tip from the FBI about a planned school shooting at Mooresville High School. A person of interest was later identified as Trinity Shockley, a news release from the department said.
February 14, 2025
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2 Indiana Officers Wounded, 2 People Killed in Supermarket Shooting
Police said officers engaged the suspect outside the store and two officers were shot. In the exchange of gunfire, the suspect was shot and killed.
January 28, 2025
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Indiana Deputy Dies from Wounds Suffered Sept. 1, Organs Donated
Wednesday the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said Corporal Brandon Schreiber, shot on Sept. 1 while pursuing a suspect across the Illinois border in Sheldon, had died.
September 11, 2024
Corporal Brandon Schreiber of the Newton County (Indiana) Sheriff's Office was fatally shot by a suspect after a vehicle pursuit that ended in Illinois.
Training
Widow Sues Indiana Agency Over Husband’s Training Death
The 11-page civil complaint filed last week by the deputy’s wife claims that the academy and its training staff put the deputy at undue risk of injury and death.
September 10, 2024
Deputy Asson Hacker of the Vanderburgh County (Indiana) Sheriff's Office died March 2, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency during training.
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Indiana Lieutenant Passes Out After Fentanyl Exposure
Lieutenant Tony Wilson reportedly found a dollar bill that was covered in what he thought was fentanyl while searching the vehicle.
July 23, 2024
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Indiana Public Safety Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued from Hot Car
Officials say the German shepherd was honking the horn to call attention to her plight. The pit bull, which was chained to the floor was dead.
July 2, 2024
Indianapolice Metropolitan Police Department Public Safety Officer Poe and his new best friend Amy.
Weapons
Indianapolis Police Will No Longer Sell Used Firearms
Indianapolis community leader Reverend Charles Harrison applauded the police department's decision to stop selling guns and said he'll meet with the mayor and other city leaders to push them to make Chief Bailey's executive order official city policy.
July 2, 2024
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Indiana Deputy Killed by Downed Power Lines Responding to Crash
According to Hendricks County Sheriff Jack Sadler, Deputy Fred Fislar was responding to a single-vehicle accident around 11:50 p.m. where a passenger car hit a utility pole, leaving low-hanging electrical wires near the crash site.
April 16, 2024
Command
Indianapolis Mayor Taps 25-Year Police Veteran to Lead Department
Christopher Bailey, who has taken the helm since former Chief Randal Taylor announced his departure in December, will be the police chief. Bailey removed himself as a permanent candidate early in the process but later asked to be reconsidered.
February 14, 2024
Christopher Bailey, a 25-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, will be the city's next police chief.
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Indianapolis Police Rescue Woman Held in Semi Truck, Kill Suspect
The woman, who had received multiple cuts, was treated at the scene. A bloodied razor blade was later found inside the sleeping cabin.
December 4, 2023
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