| [ISP] La Paz Crash Sends Man to Hospital |
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2/21/2012 |
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2/21/2012 |
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Entry Description
Marshall County – Earlier today the Indiana State Police responded to a personal injury crash that occurred around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of US 31 and US 6 in La Paz. The crash sent one man to the hospital by helicopter.
Preliminary police reports indicate that the driver of an east bound Ford pickup truck, Leroy Piper, 82, of Valparaiso, drove through a red light at the intersection on US 6 and US 31, and into the path of a semi tractor. The Volvo semi tractor was being driven by John Drummond, 60, of Mishawaka. According to witnesses Drummond was traveling west on US 6 attempting to turn south on a green arrow onto US 31 when Piper ran a red light and struck the passenger’s side of Drummond’s semi.
Piper had to be extricated from his vehicle by rescue personnel before he was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for his injuries. Piper sustained lacerations to his head and arms but was last listed in stable condition. Drummond was not injured in the crash.
The state police were assisted on the scene by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, La Paz Fire and EMS and Plymouth EMS.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sgt. Trent Smith
Phone: (574) 546-4900
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Agency Name
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| [ISP] Police Action Shooting in Monticello |
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2/21/2012 |
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2/21/2012 |
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Entry Description
Monticello – The Indiana State Police are investigating a police action shooting in which a 43-year-old Carroll County man was critically injured.
A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 10:09 a.m. a robbery was reported at the Twin Lakes Coin-op Laundry at 701 N. Illinois Street, Monticello, IN. Approximately 15 minutes later, a second robbery was reported at the Bank of Wolcott on Sixth Street in Monticello, IN. The description of the suspect in both robberies was the same.
A description of the suspect and his vehicle was broadcasted to area law enforcement officers. At approximately 10:48 a.m., an officer from the Monticello Police Department observed a Ford Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), which the suspect was alleged to have been driving. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver, a 43-year-old Carroll County man, refused to stop. He led officers on an approximately three minute pursuit. During the pursuit, the Ford hit a structure in an alley between Bluff and Main Streets, in Monticello. At that time, a passenger in the Ford emerged from the vehicle and fled on foot. The Carroll County man then drove approximately another block before he stopped the Ford, and then fled on foot.
A Monticello Police Officer chased the driver, on foot, for approximately one minute. During the chase, the officer deployed his Taser, which did not stop the suspect. The suspect then purportedly broke into the backdoor of an occupied residence at 614 Bluff Street, Monticello, IN. The Monticello officer, who was giving chase, gave the suspect verbal directions to surrender. The officer allegedly fired at least one shot from his department issued Springfield 40 caliber handgun. The 43 year-old Carroll County man was struck in the stomach. He is currently in an Indianapolis hospital in critical condition. He had no connection to the home he had broken into.
The passenger, who fled from the Ford, was apprehended immediately by pursuing officers.
The officer involved in the shooting is currently on paid administrative leave. This is standard operating procedure for the Monticello Police Department as it relates to officers involved in a police action shooting.
Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation. No further information will be released at this time. As the investigation progresses, relevant information will be released.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant Tony Slocum
Phone: (765) 475-8102
Email:
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Agency Name
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| [ISP] Traffic Violation Leads to Cocaine Arrest |
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| Start Date: |
2/21/2012 |
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2/21/2012 |
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Entry Description
New Castle – Last evening shortly after 10:30 p.m. Pendleton Trooper Nick Razor was patrolling in New Castle when a black Chevrolet Blazer turned onto southbound 18th St. in front of him without using a turn signal. Failing to signal lane changes and turns is one of the top ten crash causing violations in Indiana. Trooper Razor stopped the vehicle just before it reached Indiana Avenue.
After making contact with the driver, Razor became suspicious there was illegal activity going on. A New Castle Police Department K-9 Officer was nearby and stopped to assist. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle, and after a search cocaine and paraphernalia were found.
Arrested was the driver of the Blazer, Brent Malloy, 42, of New Castle, for Possession of Cocaine, “D” Felony, and Possession of Paraphernalia, “A” Misdemeanor. He was lodged in the Henry County Jail. Anyone with information about illegal drug use may call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant John Bowling
Phone: 765-778-2121
Email:
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| [ISP] Traffic Violation Leads to Cocaine Arrest |
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| Start Date: |
2/21/2012 |
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2/21/2012 |
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Entry Description
New Castle – Last evening shortly after 10:30 p.m. Pendleton Trooper Nick Razor was patrolling in New Castle when a black Chevrolet Blazer turned onto southbound 18th St. in front of him without using a turn signal. Failing to signal lane changes and turns is one of the top ten crash causing violations in Indiana. Trooper Razor stopped the vehicle just before it reached Indiana Avenue.
After making contact with the driver, Razor became suspicious there was illegal activity going on. A New Castle Police Department K-9 Officer was nearby and stopped to assist. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle, and after a search cocaine and paraphernalia were found.
Arrested was the driver of the Blazer, Brent Malloy, 42, of New Castle, for Possession of Cocaine, “D” Felony, and Possession of Paraphernalia, “A” Misdemeanor. He was lodged in the Henry County Jail. Anyone with information about illegal drug use may call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant John Bowling
Phone: 765-778-2121
Email:
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Police, Indiana State |
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| [ISP] Traffic Stop Lands Two in Jail on Gun Charges |
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2/19/2012 |
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2/19/2012 |
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Entry Description
Clark County-This past Friday evening, Trooper Mark LaMaster stopped a GMC Yukon for a traffic violation on Interstate 65 South near Sellersburg. During the traffic stop Trooper LaMaster called on Trooper Nathan Abbott and Kilo, K-9, for a sniff around the vehicle. Kilo alerted on the vehicle as a signal for contraband present. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a handgun hidden inside.
Carlos Murray, 38, from Crown Point, IN, and his passenger, Michael Williams, 43, from Indianapolis, IN, were both arrested and incarcerated in the Clark County Jail.
Charges on the arrested:
Driver- Carlos Murray, Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm, B Felony; Possession of a Firearm with a Previous Conviction, C Felony and Possession of a Handgun without a License, A Misdemeanor.
Passenger-Michael Williams, Possession of a Firearm with a Previous Conviction, C Felony and Possession of a Handgun without a License, A Misdemeanor.
Other troopers assisting at the scene: Master Trooper Mary Sanchez and Senior Trooper Josh Banet.
All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant Jerry Goodin
Phone: (812) 248-4364
Email:
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Police, Indiana State |
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| [ISP] Person of Interest Arrested After Crash |
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| Start Date: |
2/18/2012 |
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2/18/2012 |
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Entry Description
White County—Today at 6:43AM, Indiana State Police Troopers from the ISP districts of Lafayette and Lowell, along with Jasper and White County Sheriff’s deputies, arrested an Indianapolis man identified as a person of interest in an alleged early morning domestic related shooting involving a female. The alleged shooting took place near 86th and Meridian Streets in Indianapolis. The arrest came at the conclusion of a nearly 41 mile police pursuit of the suspect.
Ronald M. Moore, age 34, of Indianapolis, IN. was taken into custody by troopers on suspicion of felony Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, and Operating While Intoxicated in relation to the vehicle pursuit. Ronald M. Moore is currently in the White County Memorial Hospital awaiting transfer to Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department contacted the Indiana State Police after receiving information that Moore was possibly at a rest park on northbound Interstate 65 at the 196 mile marker. ISP Trooper Ben Rector and White County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the rest area at 6:01AM and located Moore’s vehicle, a black, 2007 Dodge Charger. As the officers approached the vehicle, Moore suddenly fled the parking lot northbound on I-65 with the officers in pursuit. Near the 220mm, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies deployed stop sticks which Moore traveled over, but continued on. At the 237mm Moore’s vehicle became disabled from the tire deflation and came to a stop. Moore allegedly resisted the officer’s and was contacted with an electronic control device (taser) by a Jasper County Sheriff‘s deputy. Moore was taken into custody by ISP Trooper Brian Rubesha and transported to the White County Jail. Once at the White County Jail, Ronald Moore became unresponsive and was transported to the White County Memorial Hospital for treatment. Moore is still undergoing treatment for his unresponsiveness and there is no indication that improper police procedures are related to his illness.
Questions concerning the Marion County shooting investigation should be directed to Sergeant Linda Jackson of the IMPD Public Information Office at 317-327-3424.
Questions concerning Moore’s incarceration should be directed to the White County Sheriff’s Office at 219-583-7103.
Questions concerning the Indiana State Police should be directed to ISP Sergeant Joe Watts.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant Joe Watts
Phone: (765) 653-4114
Email:
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| [ISP] Troopers Arrest Evansville Man after Investigating Drug Complaint |
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2/18/2012 |
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2/18/2012 |
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Entry Description
Vanderburgh County – Yesterday afternoon, February 17, Indiana State Police responded to an Evansville residence located at 1912 Washington Avenue to investigate a drug complaint. The residence was located 590 feet from Washington Middle School. Troopers also received information that an occupant of the residence, James D. Smith, 42, had an active arrest warrant out of Vanderburgh County. After a male answered the front door, Senior Trooper Bill Gadberry detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the residence. The male was later identified as Smith. During a search of the residence troopers found small amounts of meth and cocaine, two plastic bags containing 30 grams of marijuana, five syringes used to inject meth, digital scales and drug paraphernalia. Troopers also discovered Smith’s girlfriend and her one-year-old daughter and three-year-old son reside at the residence. She was away working and the two children were in daycare when the search occurred. Smith was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.
ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
James D. Smith, 42, 1912 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN
1. Possession of Meth within 1,000 feet of a School, Class B Felony
2. Possession of Cocaine within a 1,000 feet of a School, Class B Felony
3. 2 Counts of Neglect of a Dependant, Class D Felony
4. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class D Felony
5. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
6. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
Arresting Officers: Senior Trooper Bill Gadberry and Trooper Doug Francis, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: ATF Agent Chad Foreman, Senior Trooper Kevin Brown and Trooper Wes Alexander
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant Todd Ringle
Phone: (812) 868-2153
Email:
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Entry Type:
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Agency Name
Police, Indiana State |
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| [ISP] Fugitive from Indiana Captured in Kentucky |
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| Start Date: |
2/18/2012 |
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2/18/2012 |
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Entry Description
Southern, Indiana- In the afternoon hours of Thursday February 16th, officers from the F.B.I. Safe Streets Task Force, Kentucky State Police, U. S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, (Great Lakes Region), and the U.S. Marshal’s Service, (Louisville, Kentucky Office), arrested Ronald F. Graham, 38, from New Albany, IN. He was arrested after a foot chase in Meade County, Kentucky. Ronald F. Graham had been able to elude law enforcement officers at least six times in the past few months.
Ronald F. Graham was being sought after numerous criminal charges were filed against him in Floyd and Washington Counties in Indiana. His charges in Floyd County are Residential Entry, D Felony, (Two Counts); Receiving Stolen Property, D Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors, C Felony and Possession of Methamphetamine, D Felony. His charges in Washington County are Burglary, B Felony; Criminal Confinement B Felony; and Domestic Battery, A Misdemeanor.
Ronald F. Graham was incarcerated in Kentucky where he is facing several charges and awaiting extradition to Indiana. A photo of the arrested may be obtained from the Kentucky authorities. Contact Kentucky State Police Post #4 for further information.
All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Contact Information:
Name: Sergeant Jerry Goodin
Phone: (812) 248-4364
Email:
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Entry Type:
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