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Indiana State Police is investigating the death of a man who led troopers on a police chase, had a medical episode, and died at a hospital.

An Indiana State Police spokesperson said the incident began around 5:50 p.m. April 15 when an off-duty town marshal reported finding a U-Haul truck he believed may have been reported stolen. Troopers ...

A Brazil man died in the hospital after he was taken into custody following a police pursuit. In a news release, the ...

The Clay County Sheriff's Office partners with SaferWatch, offering $50,000 in rewards for tips leading to arrests.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office announced that it is collaborating with the state of Florida to help solve cold cases. Press the play button below to view the full conference. Clay County ...

Old badges from the Meade County Sheriff’s Office will be repurposed and used to raise money for charity, Chief Deputy James ...

Call 904-264-6512 or submit a SaferWatch tip if you recognize this tattoo, found on remains found in Fleming Island last month.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is reporting problems with its text-to-911 system Monday afternoon. “We are currently experiencing some issues with text-to-911 on certain ...

Multiple Indiana government agencies and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office are both warning of scams. On Monday night and into Tuesday morning, people who had subscribed to the state’s ...

The sheriff’s office ordered 250 new ones from Leon Uniform Co. earlier this year. The order was shipped in early March.

According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Kembery Griffin left the dog outside in the heat without food or water. Officers said her muzzle was tightly wrapped with duct tape ...