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One person is dead after a tanker truck crashed and caught fire in Nappanee, Indiana. The truck lost control, rolled over, and ignited, resulting in a large fire and black smoke. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Multiple fire departments and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management responded to the incident.
Indiana State Police are urging people to take precautions ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse, as traffic has increased on main roads in southern Indiana, leading to multiple crashes on Interstate 65. With parts of southern Indiana set to experience 100% totality, police advise arriving early, staying put, and being prepared with a full gas tank and provisions. Extra troopers will be monitoring traffic to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Indiana State Police are preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse by increasing the number of officers in uniform and out in cars, particularly along busy travel routes such as U.S. 31 and Kern Roads. With an expected influx of about a million people traveling into Indiana to witness the event, police are bracing for traffic similar to that of a Notre Dame game.
Indiana State Police is urging people to prepare for potential traffic delays, limited supplies, and poor cell service during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. They advise travelers to ensure their vehicles are well-equipped, arrive a few days early, and stay a couple of days after the event to help alleviate traffic congestion. With the potential for large crowds, ISP is preparing for worst-case scenarios and will have all personnel available on eclipse day to respond to incidents quickly.
Misty Noel, the wife of former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, turned herself in and is facing 10 felony charges related to theft and tax evasion, following an investigation by Indiana State Police and the current sheriff. The case is connected to the ongoing legal issues of her husband, who was arrested in November 2023 on charges of fraud, theft, misconduct, and public corruption. The Indiana Supreme Court appointed a special judge to oversee Misty Noel's case, and her attorney has filed a motion for her release on recognizance.
Indiana State Police and federal investigators raided New Chapel EMS fire stations in Clark and Floyd Counties, serving six search warrants and arresting David Price on drug charges. Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, also the former Chief and CEO of New Chapel EMS, faces 15 felonies including ghost employment and corrupt business influence. Investigators are looking into alleged misuse of government property and acquisition of surplus military equipment. The Defense Criminal Investigative Service is likely focused on the military equipment transfers, and more arrest warrants are expected to be filed.
An Indiana State Trooper, identified as 22-year-old Azariah Keith, was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on I-65 southbound in Indianapolis. The driver, 22-year-old Armaandeep Singh, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, and reckless driving. Keith is currently in stable but serious condition at Eskenazi Hospital, and the incident caused significant traffic tie-ups in the area.
Four people were found dead after a house fire in Madison, Indiana. Firefighters discovered the victims while extinguishing the fire, and it is unclear how they died or what caused the fire. The investigation is ongoing, and autopsies will be performed to determine the cause of death. The Indiana State Police are leading the investigation.
A UPS driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 65 in Clarksville, Indiana, after a speeding driver, identified as 27-year-old Dylin Lee Taylor, crashed into a UPS tractor-trailer. The crash occurred during a police chase that started in Scott County. The UPS driver has not been identified, and another UPS vehicle was also involved in the crash. The suspect, Taylor, was arrested and faces multiple charges. The crash caused a traffic backup, and while traffic was stopped, another tractor-trailer crashed into a stopped semi, resulting in the death of the driver of the fourth semi. The investigation is ongoing.
A fatal crash on Interstate 74 near Batesville, Indiana has resulted in the closure of the westbound lanes. First responders are on the scene, and crash reconstructionists are investigating the incident. A second crash near the 156-mile marker is also causing traffic congestion, but no injuries have been reported in that incident.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a car flipped over on an I-65 ramp in Clark County, Indiana. The car failed to turn with the curve while attempting to exit I-65 and went straight through a grassy area before becoming airborne and landing back on the northbound exit ramp. The Indiana State Police are leading the investigation.
One person has died in a crash on I-70 westbound near Holt Road in Indianapolis after a wheel struck their vehicle, causing it to go off the road and land on its side near a house. The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident.
Two drivers engaged in a road rage incident on I-65 near Franklin, Indiana, resulting in one driver firing shots at the other car. No injuries were reported, but bullet holes were found in the victim's vehicle. The suspect's vehicle was located and pulled over by Indiana State Police, leading to the arrest of the driver, Nasier Johnson, on charges of Criminal Recklessness, Intimidation, and Possession of Marijuana. The passenger, Armani Crooks, was also arrested for Possession of Marijuana. The investigation is ongoing to determine final charges.
Indiana State Police arrested Arturo Martinez-Cordero, a North Carolina man wanted for murder, during a traffic stop on Interstate 64 in Dubois County. Martinez-Cordero was also charged with possession of cocaine and operating while intoxicated.
A man in Bartholomew County, Indiana sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a motorcyclist while attempting to provide aid to another motorcyclist who crashed after a bicycle fell from a vehicle on I-65. The initial collision occurred when the bicycle was struck by two vehicles, causing them to pull over. The injured man was flown to a local hospital, and alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.