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Three Vehicle Crash Results in OVWI and Other ChargesMartin County – On Sunday morning, May 31, Master Trooper Jarrod Le...
06/01/2026

Three Vehicle Crash Results in OVWI and Other Charges

Martin County – On Sunday morning, May 31, Master Trooper Jarrod Lents was working the Martin County area when he responded to a three-vehicle crash on US 231 in Loogootee. When arriving on scene, Trooper Lents spoke to the driver of one of the vehicles who was identified as Curtis Crisp. The passenger of the vehicle was a juvenile male. During the interaction, Trooper Lents recognized indicators of criminal activity. Crisp also showed visible signs of impairment. During the search of a backpack belonging to Crip, approximately 250 grams of suspected ma*****na, and legend drugs were located. Crisp was transported to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington for a chemical test and medical clearance. Crisp was arrested and transported to the Martin County Jail where he is being held on bond. While at the jail, more suspected ma*****na was located on Crisp.

Arrested and Charges
• Curtis L. Crisp, 43, Worthington, IN.
Operating While Intoxicated (With Minor Passenger) – Level 6 Felony
Neglect of a Dependent – Level 6 Felony
Possession of a Legend Drug – Level 6 Felony
Dealing Ma*****na – Class A Misdemeanor
Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor – Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Ma*****na – Class B Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer – Master Trooper Jarrod Lents
Assisting Officers – Senior Trooper Mitch Wier, Trooper Levi Hupp, and Martin County Sheriff’s Office

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law

*****Update Roadway Open*****US 150 & CR 550 EOrange County Single Vehicle, Minor Injuries , Semi Rollover Both lanes sh...
05/29/2026

*****Update Roadway Open*****

US 150 & CR 550 E

Orange County

Single Vehicle, Minor Injuries , Semi Rollover

Both lanes shutdown

Avoid area if possible

Several Month Investigation Leads to Petersburg Man Being Charged for Dealing Pike & Spencer Counties - In January 2026,...
05/28/2026

Several Month Investigation Leads to Petersburg Man Being Charged for Dealing

Pike & Spencer Counties - In January 2026, the Drug Enforcement Section of the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of United States Postal Service, initiated an investigation into the alleged distribution of suspected narcotics.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant through Pike County was issued on May 22, 2026, for Trevor C. Adkins on charges related to Dealing Methamphetamine and Dealing Controlled Substances.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, officers located a black 2025 Buick SUV, driven by Adkins on US 231 in Spencer County. The vehicle was stopped, and Adkins was taken into custody on the Pike County warrant. During the encounter, officers observed indicators of possible criminal activity. A K-9 unit conducted an open-air sniff of the vehicle and gave positive alert for the presence of narcotics.
Following the positive K-9 alert, officers searched the vehicle and located suspected ma*****na and drug paraphernalia. Trooper also observed visible signs of impairment while speaking with Adkins. Adkins was transported to Perry County Memorial Hospital in Tell City for a chemical test before being transported to the Spencer County Jail. Adkins is being held without bond on Spencer County charges pending extradition to Pike County.

Later that evening, investigators executed a search warrant at Adkins’ residence in Petersburg, Indiana, where approximately 3 ounces of suspected ma*****na, ma*****na wax, THC vapes, and paraphernalia were located.

Throughout the course of the investigation, officers additionally seized approximately four ounces of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 300 suspected controlled-substance pills, including approximately 224 grams of suspected Xanax and 14 grams of suspected Adderall. This investigation highlights the importance of interagency cooperation in combating the distribution of dangerous narcotics within local communities.

Investigating Officers: Master Trooper Doug Francis, Master Trooper Paul Stolz, Master Trooper Trey Lytton, Trooper Connor Giesler, and Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy.

Assisting in the arrest and investigation: US Marshall’s Service, United States Postal Service, Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Spencer County Sheriff’s Office, and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office.

Arrested and Preliminary Charges:
Trevor C. Adkins, 32, Petersburg, IN
Pike County Charges:
• Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony (2 Counts)
• Dealing a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Level 3 Felony
• Dealing a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Level 5 Felony (2 Counts)
• Dealing a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Level 6 Felony (2 Counts)
• Possession of Ma*****na – Class A Misdemeanor
• Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

Spencer County Charges:
• OVWI – Class A Misdemeanor
• Possession of Ma*****na – Class B Misdemeanor
• Possession of Paraphernalia – Class C Misdemeanor

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law

05/27/2026

We’ve received a lot of questions about the lateral process, so here’s a quick breakdown of some important updates.

If you’re interested in joining Indiana State Police through the lateral academy route, this post is for you!

Applications open now!

Eighty-nine years ago on this date we lost Trooper Paul V. Minneman. Trooper Paul Minneman was shot and killed while ...
05/27/2026

Eighty-nine years ago on this date we lost Trooper Paul V. Minneman.





Trooper Paul Minneman was shot and killed while searching for members of the Brady Gang, wanted in connection with the armed robbery of the Goodland State Bank in Newton County and previously for killing two other police officers.

Trooper Minneman and a Cass County deputy sheriff were parked on the side of a road when a car passed and shots were fired at them. They gave chase and lost sight of the vehicle but as the officers stepped out of their vehicle at a small rural church west of Royal Center to look for tire tracks, they were met by automatic rifle fire by the hiding suspects, striking both officers. Trooper Minneman was shot over 20 times and died of the wounds he suffered two days later. Although seriously wounded, the deputy survived.

In October, Al Brady and Clarence Lee Shaffer Jr. were shot and killed in a shootout in Bangor, Maine. The third suspect, James Dalhover, was captured and convicted of murder and bank robbery under federal law and sentenced to death. On November 18, 1938, he was executed by electrocution at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. The Brady Gang was also responsible for killing Sergeant Richard Rivers of the Indianapolis Police Department on April 27, 1936. Although never proven, they were also suspected of killing Officer Frank Levy of the Anderson Police Department on November 25, 1935.

Trooper Minneman had served with the Indiana State Police for over 1½ years and was assigned to the Lafayette post. He was survived by his wife, unborn daughter, sisters and parents. In 1987, Trooper Minneman was posthumously awarded the agency's Gold Star Award for Valor for his extraordinary heroism.


We will always remember, forever honor, and respect those who serve in their memory!

The Indiana State Police wishes all Hoosiers a safe Memorial Day weekend, and let us all never forget those who have mad...
05/25/2026

The Indiana State Police wishes all Hoosiers a safe Memorial Day weekend, and let us all never forget those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

05/23/2026

Florida Woman Arrested For OVWI & Resisting

Dubois County – Thursday night May 21st, Trooper Jon Villanueva and other officers responded to the American Legion in Holland for a disturbance. Upon arriving, officers were notified, the subjects had left in a Blue Audi SUV. A short time later, Holland Town Marshall Trent Owens located the vehicle in a field just off West Holland Road. Marshall Owens observed the occupants of the SUV exit the vehicle. Trooper Villanueva arrived and approached the vehicle with Marshall Owens. The female, Lisa Sottile, was no longer near the vehicle. Officers attempted to call Sottile but were unsuccessful. Huntingburg Officer Shinn and K-9 Kaos were called to assist. During a K-9 search, Sottile was located hiding in a grassy field. Sottile was then arrested. While speaking to Sottile, Trooper Villanueva observed visible signs of impairment. Sottile was transported to Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper for a chemical test. Sottile was then transported to the Dubois County Jail where she is being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:
• Lisa M. Sottile, 62, Lake Wales, FL.
OVWI – Class A Misdemeanor
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer – Trooper Jon Villanueva
Assisting Officers – Dubois County Deputy Weisheit, Holland Marshall Trent Owens, Deaconess PD Officer Mullins, Huntingburg K-9 Officer Shinn, and K-9 Kaos

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law

Recently there has been a Twitter and Facebook post about an investigation into a 42-acre Islamic Society compound in Pl...
05/22/2026

Recently there has been a Twitter and Facebook post about an investigation into a 42-acre Islamic Society compound in Plainfield. Information stated the Indiana State Police were investigating.

THIS IS FALSE INFORMATION and there is no current threat of attack for the Indy 500 this weekend.

05/22/2026

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest For Possession Of Firearm By Serious Violent Felon & OVWI

Daviess County - On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 10:37 p.m., Trooper Aaron Guzman was patrolling the City of Washington on Meridian Street when he stopped a white 2010 Toyota Corolla for an equipment violation. Trooper Guzman spoke to the driver of the vehicle, who identified himself as Marquise A. Jones, 30, of Washington, IN. During the interaction, Trooper Guzman recognized indicators of criminal activity.

Washington Police Department arrived to assist Trooper Guzman. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a handgun, suspected ma*****na, and paraphernalia. While speaking to Jones, Trooper Guzman also observed visible signs of impairment. Jones was arrested and transported to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington for a chemical test. Jones was then transported to the Daviess County Jail where he is being held on bond. Jones is a convicted felon and is not allowed to possess a firearm.

Marquise Jones was arrested and preliminary charged with the following:

*Possession of Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon – Level 6 Felony
*Operating While Intoxicated – Class A Misdemeanor
*Dealing Ma*****na – Class A Misdemeanor
*Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer – Trooper Aaron Guzman
Assisting in this incident was the Washington Police Department

All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

05/22/2026

Speeding on I-64 Results in OVWI & Reckless Driving

Perry County – Wednesday afternoon, May 20, Trooper Jack Fischer stopped a vehicle on I-64 near Birdseye for driving over the posted speed limit. Trooper Fischer made contact with the driver who was identified as Kade Klinghagen. While speaking with Klinghagen, Trooper Fischer observed visible signs of impairment. Klinghagen was transported to Perry County Memorial Hospital for a chemical test. Klinghagen was arrested and transported to the Perry County Jail where he is being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Kade P. Klinghagen, 37, Evansville, IN.
Operating While Intoxicated – Class A Misdemeanor
Reckless Driving – Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer – Trooper Jack Fischer
Assisting Officer – Master Trooper Gaven Wilson


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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