FORT WAYNE, IN - A Fort Wayne man was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly stole approximately $700 worth of alcoholic beverages from a local Kroger grocery store. The problem was that not only did he not pay for the beverages, but that the Kroger store was across the street from the Fort Wayne Post of the Indiana State Police and there also happened to be an off-duty trooper, in his marked police car, in the Kroger's lot as the suspect drove away.
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INDOT Public Meeting Highlights Projects submitted for Federal Funding
Group III presentations Jan. 14, at 9 a.m. at Fort Wayne District building
FORT WAYNE, IN - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a public meeting will be held to receive input on applications from cities applying for federal funding. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Fort Wayne District Administration Building, 5333 Hatfield Road, Fort Wayne.
Full StoryEfforts of Five Fort Wayne Troopers Lead to Numerous Criminal and OWI Arrests in 2009
FORT WAYNE, IN - The traffic and criminal enforcement efforts of five Indiana State Police Troopers, assigned to the Fort Wayne Post, highlighted one of the Department’s mission statement philosophies which states that “we will address crimes and offenders with diligent, conscientious and proactive initiatives”.
Full StoryBringing Health and Fitness to Ivy Tech–Northeast
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FORT WAYNE, IN - Ivy Tech Community College - Northeast Interim Chancellor Russell D. Baker, Ed.D., announced a new internal fitness effort this morning called “Ivy Tech On the Move”. The initiative provides faculty, staff, and students with health/wellness educational information, time to dedicate towards becoming more active, and even a chance to challenge each other within the workplace to become more physically fit.
Full StoryFlower Pot Theft Lands Steuben County Man in Jail for Auto Theft
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- Chris Levitt
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- Mark Henry Sidle
- Mike Toles
- Muncie Free Press
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- State
DEKALB COUNTY, IN - A Steuben County man was arrested this afternoon on an auto theft warrant after it was alleged that he stole an unknown number of flower pots from the Kroger store, located in the 600 block of E. Dupont Road in Fort Wayne.
Indiana State Police Sergeant Mike Toles observed a silver-colored Chevrolet Cavalier traveling northbound on I-69 near County Road 11A, at approximately 3:00 pm, which matched the description of the suspect vehicle given by the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Full StoryGlobal Defense Company to Expand its Fort Wayne Operations
FORT WAYNE, IN - BAE Systems, a global developer of defense, security and aerospace systems, will expand its Fort Wayne operations by adding approximately 200 full-time positions over the next two years.
"We've created the best conditions for business growth in Indiana so companies like BAE Systems will continue to make positive impacts in our state. This expansion is welcome news during this challenging economic time," said Governor Mitch Daniels last week.
Full StoryIndiana State Police at Fort Wayne Release January Statistics
FORT WAYNE, IN - The Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne have released statistics for the month of January. Troopers issued 1424 traffic citations, 2005 traffic warnings and investigated 190 vehicle crashes (which included 26 personal injury crashes). Troopers also arrested 38 drunk drivers and made 156 criminal arrests.
Full StoryINDOT Announces $58 Million Major Moves I-69 Project is Complete
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- Andy Brooks
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- I69
- Indiana Department of Transportation - INDOT
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- Muncie Free Press
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- State
I-69 from Coldwater Road to DuPont Road now open for holiday travel
ALLEN COUNTY, IN - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces today that the Major Moves I-69 added travel lanes project is now complete. All three lanes on northbound and three lanes on southbound I-69, as well as loops and ramps at Coldwater Road interchange are now open.
Full StoryI-69 Northbound Loop to Northbound Coldwater Road is Open
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Local Major Moves Project is near complete
ALLEN COUNTY, IN - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces today that all ramps and loops at the Coldwater Interchange are now open. This includes the northbound I-69 exit loop to northbound Coldwater Road.
Minor work remains on the northbound side with the northbound outside lane closed at mile marker 114 until Wednesday, Nov. 26, weather permitting. Once the work is complete the northbound side speed limit will be moved to 65 mph.
Full StoryIndiana State Trooper Participates In and Completes Chicago Marathon
FORT WAYNE, IN - On October 12, 2008, Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Jason R. House participated in and completed the 31st Annual Chicago Marathon which was held in Chicago, Illinois.
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