State Legislators Honor House Staffer

By Emily Landis on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Several state representatives took time today to honor their staffer, Press Secretary Gareth Evans, on his recent accomplishment of becoming an American citizen.

Evans moved from Zimbabwe to Indiana in October 2001 due to the political and economic unrest that had plagued the country... Read More...

I 69 Closed in Huntington County updated

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, January 19th, 2012

I 69 IS NOW OPEN BOTH NORTH BOUND AND SOUTH BOUND FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE LINE THROUGH GRANT COUNTY.

ALL PREVIOUS CLOSINGS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED, INCLUDING THE 96 AND 86 MILE MARKERS. updated  5:52pm

I 69 SOUTHBOUND IS CLOSED AT THE 83 MILE MARKER DUE TO A FATAL AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT... Read More...

Huntington County Jail Bookings. Updated

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.

It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.

Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.

Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...

Waterloo Police Officer Shot

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Thursday, December 15th, 2011

The Indiana State Police, along with numerous law enforcement agencies in and around DeKalb County have concluded their search for two people that are alleged to have shot a Waterloo police officer early this morning.

According to Detective Mark Heffelfinger and DeKalb County Prosecutor ClaraMary Winebrenner, sometime before 3:00 am, an unknown white male and white female went to a residence on County Road 35, just north of town, to seek assistance for a vehicle that was said to have been stuck in a ditch... Read More...

Huntington Co. Jail Bookings Dec. 14

By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.

It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.

Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.

Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...

St. Representative Matt Lehman to speak

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The Wells County Constitutional Patriots invite you to hear State Representative Matt Lehman.  He will address the dire issues facing our Nation and the challenges of Government Over-Regulation.  The event will be held at the Abundant Life Christian Center 1409 S. Main Street, Bluffton, ,IN (next to Dollar General South) on Monday December 12th at 7:00 PM... Read More...

3 Arrested With Meth Lab in Ft. Wayne

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

A man from Ohio, a man from LaOtto and a woman from Auburn were arrested late last night at a local motel after Troopers found them with an active meth lab in their room.

According to Trooper Jacob Quick, at approximately 9:30 pm, he, five Troopers and a K-9 from the Fort Wayne post arrived at a motel in the 2700 block of West Coliseum Boulevard to serve an arrest warrant on Candy Lynn Brockhaus, 30, from Auburn... Read More...

Blast of Weather Keeps Troopers Busy

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post of the Indiana State Police had to contend with the driving behaviors of motorists while making their way through the onslaught of weather that Mother Nature threw their way yesterday.

In a 12 hour period from 2:00 pm on Tuesday until 2:00 am on Wednesday, troopers responded to and investigated a total of 16 vehicle crashes, of which nine involved personal injury... Read More...

Nine Intoxicated Drivers Arrested

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Saturday, November 26th, 2011

During the late evening hours of Wednesday, November 23rd and into the early morning hours of Thursday, November 24th, troopers from the Indiana State Police post in Fort Wayne utilized both a sobriety checkpoint and roving saturation patrols to great success in support of the “Safe Family Travel” campaign... Read More...

Man Arrested for Drunk Driving

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Saturday, November 26th, 2011

A man from Ohio was arrested by the Indiana State Police on Thanksgiving Day for driving his vehicle, with two minor children, in excess of 100 miles per hour on I-69 while under the influence of alcohol.

According to Trooper Chris Kinsey, at approximately 5:00 pm on November 24th, the Steuben County Sheriff Department dispatched a vehicle traveling at a speed in excess of 100 miles per hour as it reportedly traveled northbound on I-69 from the 140 mile marker... Read More...

Huntington County Jail Bookings Nov. 17

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, November 17th, 2011

The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.

It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.

Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.

Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...

ISP Seek Recruits

By Major Bradley S. Scully on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 72nd Recruit Academy.  Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as a career with the Indiana State Police Department... Read More...