2005 Archive

ITA Assists Hurricane Victim During the Holidays Posted on December 22, 2005 Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the ITA was able to provide holiday assistance to a number of deserving individuals and families recently. One of those was Petty Officer, Second Class Matthew Whitney of the US Coast Guard. Officer Whitney lose most of his possessions while he was stationed in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. MCI Leader and ITA Board Member Tim Buffum presented Whitney with Wal-Mart Gift Cards to assist him in his rebuilding efforts. Whitney is the son of longtime ITA member Peru Trooper Ron Whitney and wife, Lennie. Left to right: Trooper Whitney, Matthew Whitney and MCI Buffum Peru State Police Post Has New Commander Posted on December 22, 2005 ISP Superintendent Paul E. Whitesell recently announced the promotion of Sgt. Mike Nichols to the rank of Lieutenant. In his new assignment, Nichols will serve as the District Commander for the Peru State Police Post, District 16, which covers Miami, Fulton, Cass, Howard, Wabash and Tipton Counties. Nichols is a 17-year veteran of the department and began his career at the Peru Post as a road trooper in Howard County. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1994 and has worked as a Sergeant in both the Training & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Divisions. Nichols also served as a member of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team. He is a graduate of IU with a degree in Criminology. A resident of Tipton County, he has two daughters, Khaila and Kinsey. ISP Cautions Citizens on Possible Holiday Scams Posted on December 17, 2005 During the holiday season, the Hoosier spirit is strong and we go to great extremes to reach out and help those in need. Many Hoosiers are giving their money, time and labor. However, some people are not in the holiday spirit and will take advantage of good-hearted Samaritans by setting up false charitable groups to scam money from them. Please make sure you are donating your money to reputable organizations. Tips before Donating: Listen carefully to what they tell you. Get the name of the person to whom you are speaking, as well as the name and address of the organization. Make sure the organization is not using a name similar to that of a well-known organization. Ask before agreeing to donate any money how the donation will be used. Ask about the programs the organization has provided recently. You may also ask for brochures or other information be mailed to your home. Legitimate charities will welcome your questions. They want people to know what they are doing in the community. Learn more about the organization. Check out their website or their materials. Talk to someone at their Corporate Office. Finally, never give out your credit card or send cash in the mail. Write your check to the organization - never to an individual. The Indiana Troopers Association prides itself in having staff available to answer any questions that our supporters may have. We welcome the invitation to mail a copy of our magazine upon request. Pennsylvania State Trooper Slain Posted on December 15, 2005 Sympathy is extended to the family of Cpl. Joseph Pokorny of the Pennsylvania State Police. Pokorny, 45, was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Extended Stay Hotel in Carnegie, PA. Suspects are in police custody after a massive manhunt in the area. Pokorny had served the state police for 22 years. Peru Troopers Honored for Service Posted on December 10, 2005 Three Peru ISP officers have been recently honored for their continued excellent service to their community. Master Trooper Randy Shaver of Fulton County, Sgt. Rick Brown and Detective Sgt. Tim Miller, both of Miami County, all received 20 year service awards. Shaver patrols Fulton and Wabash Counties, while Brown supervised 10 troopers in Cass and Miami Counties. Miller is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division and supervised 4 Peru Post Detectives. The awards were presented by acting District Commander, Lonie Slisher. State Troopers are recognized every five years for their service years. ITA Lawsuit With Former President Settled Posted on December 5, 2005 The ITA has reached an out of court settlement between former ITA President Michael A. Nufer and his private business, DLMD, Inc. While the terms of the settlement are confidential, the agreement reached was acceptable to both parties. The ITA thanks our members and friends for their support during the past two years and looks forward to returning our primary focus to our mission statement and our two goals of supporting those who serve with pride and lending a helping hand to those in need. Blue Light Ceremony Posted on December 5, 2005 The 2005 Blue Light Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 6th at 7pm at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Parole Hearing Set for Billie Ray Adams Posted on December 5, 2005 On 2/24/72, Billie Ray Adams brutally murdered Marion County Sheriff's Department Officer Tom Settles. The Settles family has been notified that a parole hearing for his convicted murderer has been set for January 3, 2006. The family is asking for our support. To learn what you can do, contact Marlene Settles Giordano at 317.835.2130 or giordano42@aol.com. California Highway Patrol Officer Fatally Shot Posted on November 20, 2005 Sympathy is extended to the family of CHP Officer Andy Stevens, 37, a 13-years veteran who was a commercial vehicle inspector. Stevens was married with no children. Stevens was shot Thursday during a traffic stop and a bystander called in the shooting using the officer's squad car radio. More than 300 law enforcement officers are combing the area, vowing not to stop until the killer is found. ITA Settles Lawsuit with Former President Posted on November 14, 2005 An out of court settlement has been reached between former ITA President Michael A. Nufer and the ITA. The terms of the settlement are confidential. The following article, which was not submitted by the association, was published in the Steuben County Herald Republican Newspaper on Friday, November 10, 2005: ANGOLA---A suit that pitted Indiana State Trooper Michael Nufer and his private company against the Indiana Troopers Association has been settled. A bench trial scheduled for Monday and Tuesday did not occur after the ITA’s attorney, Allen Stout, announced to Steuben Circuit Court last Thursday the proceedings would not be necessary. The case was officially settled Nov. 4, said Stout. “The terms of the settlement are confidential, however both parties, Nufer and the ITA, agreed to the settlement as a satisfactory resolution of their claims and counterclaims,” Stout said. Nufer’s Auburn attorney W. Erik Weber was contacted Thursday, but was not available for comment. Attempts to locate Nufer were not successful. Nufer had been asking for a total of $133,118.72 — which included $56,000 in lost rent and $63,000 in lost wages. Nufer claimed he was wrongfully terminated from the ITA, for which he served as president from March 21, 1999 to Nov. 7, 2002. The ITA board voted to remove him from his position, stating “loss of patience with plaintiff’s rogue activities and misbehavior as president of the organization,” according to court documents. The ITA countered Nufer’s claims by claiming a breach of fiduciary duty, criminal acts of forgery, fraud in implementation of a building lease, fraudulent inducement to execute a lease and conversion of the ITA’s assets. Criminal charges against Nufer have been investigated by the Angola Police Department. While the ITA formerly operated out of a building at 130 W. Harcourt Road, owned by Nufer’s private corporation, DLMD Inc., it moved a couple of years ago to an office at 117 W. Maumee St., Angola. Nufer filed suit in October 2003. He said his dismissal was not done by ITA bylaws, and claimed he was still technically the president and asked for back wages of $1,500 a month. He also claimed loss of rent through a lease between the ITA and Nufer after the nonprofit organization that provides benefits to Indiana State Police and their families moved downtown. In various documents filed with the civil case, the ITA claims Nufer forged paperwork in acquiring a van and acquired $2,000 in commemorative coins with an ITA credit card. In addition, Nufer allegedly talked the board of directors into helping him refinance his Harcourt Road building by upping the rent from $1,800 to $2,500 for five years. No criminal charges have been formally filed due to those claims, though Nufer is being investigated on potential charges through special prosecutor J. Everett Newman of the Noble County Prosecutor’s Office. “The issue in this case is who is the victim as far as any potential charges,” said Newman Thursday. He was assigned to the case Aug. 31, 2004. On Aug. 23, 2004, a case was filed in Steuben Superior Court. While Nufer’s name does not appear on the brief documentation, Steuben County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the case was related to the investigation of Nufer. Newman said his job is to determine if Nufer “uttered a false instrument” with the intent to defraud someone, in this case either Nufer’s ex-wife or a bank. According to state law, Newman must file charges within two years of the alleged crime, which in this case would be some time this coming summer. Another civil case is also pending against Nufer, filed by one of the employees of DLMD Inc. at Burton’s Laundry, which is on the back side of the building formerly occupied by the Troopers Association. Shirley Garner is asking for additional remuneration from Nufer from a fall Feb. 6, 2004 in the laundry parking lot. While DMLD’s insurance company provided worker’s compensation for medical expenses and time spent at appointments, Garner seeks further payment from Nufer himself. Nufer contends that she cannot make such a claim because he is the sole shareholder, president and manager of DLMD, hence, he has already dealt with the issue in that capacity. A hearing in the case is set for Dec. 5 in Steuben Superior Court. Memorial Services for Supt. Frank Jessup Posted on November 13, 2005 Retired Superintendent Frank A. Jessup passed away November 3, 2005 in sun Lakes, Arizona. Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on November 16, 2005 at the Indiana State Police Youth Education & Historical Center, 8500 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service at the Hilton Hotel, 8181 N. Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis. A Department Memorial Box has been requested by the family. Superintendent To Host Retiree Luncheon Posted on November 4, 2005 All ISP Retirees and their spouses are invited to join Supt. Paul E. Whitesell for a luncheon on Thursday, December 1, 2005 from 11am until 2pm at the Indiana State Police Museum. Please RSVP to Chris Jarrett at 317-232-8200 or by email at cjarrett@isp.state.in.us by November 23rd. 10-0 Retired Trooper Detective Ron Chandler Posted on November 2, 2005 Trooper Chandler, PE1919, passed away on October 29,2005 at the age of 63. Services will be Thursday, November 3rd at 10:30am at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, 3855 25th Street, Columbus, IN Calling will be Wednesday, November 2nd from 4 to 8pm and on Thursday, November 3rd from 9am until funeral time. Burial will be at Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road, Madison, Indiana with military graveside rites. Phyllis J. Hite Retirement Luncheon Posted on October 25, 2005 After twenty-five years of service to the Indiana State Police, longtime ITA member, Phyllis J. Hite is retiring. She will be honored at a retirement luncheon at the Bremen Post on Friday, November 4th, at 11:30am. Please RSVP to Marsha at the Bremen Post by Monday, 10/31/05. The cost is $4.00 which includes dinner and a gift. The post is deep-frying turkeys and a carry-in dinner is planned. Retirement Parties Scheduled Posted on October 15, 2005 District 24-Bremen Post will honor two of their recent retirees with a Retirement Dinner on Thursday, October 27th. Honorees will be: M/Trp.Jimmie Kaylor, PE2602 and ITA Member & M/Trp. Carol "Rusty" Snyder, PE3359. The Landing at 2801 S. Michigan, South Bend will be the location with social hour beginning at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. The cost is $25, which includes dinner and gifts. RSVP to Marsha at the Bremen Post no later than October 24th. Checks should be made payable to John Hirschler. Sgt. Frank Aldrich of District 13-Lowell will be honored with a Retirement Celebration on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at the Pheasant Valley Restaurant, 3838 W. 141st Avenue, Crown Point, IN. Social hour begins at 6:30pm with dinner following at 7:30pm. $25 pays for dinner and gift. RSVP by November 3rd to Sue Scott at the Lowell Regional Laboratory. Sgt. Aldrich is retiring after 26 years with the ISP and will begin working for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a fingerprint examiner. ISP Promotional Video - WRTV Channel 6 Indy Posted on October 7, 2005 The ITA recently completed our first TV promotional endeavor. Our new video will be shown on WRTV-Channel 6 in Indianapolis from Monday, 10-10-05 through Sunday, 10-16-05.   The schedule is as follows: Monday thru Friday:    Morning news 5am-6am - 5x Tuesday & Thurs:        Good Morning America 7-9am - 2x Monday thru Friday:    WRTV News - 12-12:30pm - 5x Mon/Friday:                Judge Judy - 4-5pm - 2x Tues & Thurs:            Evening News - 5-5:30pm - 2x Mon/Friday:                WRTV Nightcast - 11-11:35pm - 2x Mon/Wed/Fri:            Jimmy Kimmel 11:35pm-12:05am - 3x 4 weeks:                 Indy Channel.com - link to ITA website Mon thru Sun:        News Channel 64 - News Rotators: 7-11am - 28x Mon thru Sun:        News Channel 64 - News Rotators: 11:30am-5pm - 28x Mon thru Sun:        News Channel 64 - News Rotators: 6:30 - 11:30pm - 29x Sat. and Sun:        News Channel 64 - News Rotators: 5am-6:30pm - 10x   All spots will be broadcast in audio on 87.7 FM radio - numerous times. Please check us out and give us your feedback! ISP President Retires from Indiana State Police Posted on October 7, 2005 After 26 years with the ISP, Sgt. Duane L. Davies has retired from the department.  Davies joined the ISP on December 14, 1979 and officially retired on June 16, 2005.  On Thursday, September 29th, he was honored by the Ft. Wayne District 22 with a retirement gathering.  The event was held at the Eagle's Nest Event Center in Columbia City with over 100 fellow officers, family and friends in attendance. Retirement gifts and sentiments were offered by the commanders of the North Region and the Ft. Wayne Post, as well as from the Indiana State Police Alliance and the ITA. Ft. Wayne's ITA Board Member, David Lloyd, and Executive Director Ernie Alder made presentations on behalf of the ITA, which Davies has led for the past 3 years.  Lloyd shared a heartfelt thanks to Davies for the excellent leadership he has given to the ITA over the past few years. Davies has expressed his desire to step down as ITA President feeling that the position needs to be filled by an active, uniformed officer.  The board of directors will address his request at their November meeting. Congratulations, Sgt. Davies and thank you, for a job well done! Missouri Loses Another Trooper in Accident Posted on Sepember 23, 2005 The Missouri Highway Patrol has once again grieves for another officer killed in the line of duty. Trooper Donald K. Floyd, 45, was working with the patrol's aircraft to catch speeders and had pulled over a car. He was struck by a passing truck as he turned to walk back to his patrol car. His death marks the second time in just over a month a patrolman has been killed by a passing motorist in Missouri. He is the fourth Missouri Highway Patrol officer killed in the line of duty in 2005. Please remember this family and remember to obey the "move over or slow down" law to protect our officers as they serve and protect all of us. F/Sgt. Mischler Retirement Party Posted on Sepember 15, 2005 F/Sgt. Mike Mischler, PE 3547 of Jasper District #34-Criminal Investigations will be honored with a Retirement Party on Thursday, October 13th at the Jasper Outdoor Recreation Center. Social hour begins at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:30pm. The cost is $15.00 per person. RSVP to Donna or Angie at the Jasper Post before October 7th at 812-482-1441 or 800-742-7475. Checks should be made payable to the ISP Post Recreation fund and mailed to the ISP Post at 2209 Newton Street, Jasper, IN 47546. Arkansas State Trooper Dies Posted on Sepember 15, 2005 Trooper Mark W. Carthron, 31, of West Memphis, Arkansas died at 12:30am today after being struck by another troopers vehicle around 6:30pm on Sunday.  The eight-year veteran of the department was picking up a spike strip that had been thrown down on I-40 to stop a robbery suspect when he was struck by another trooper's car.  The suspect was stopped by the spike strips. Carthron is survived by his wife, Angela, his parents and a brother. Please remember this family in your prayers. ITA Offers Matching Funds for Katrina Troopers Posted on Sepember 15, 2005 The Board of Directors of the ITA have stepped forward to lend assistance to fellow troopers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who are displaced due to the recent wrath of Hurricane Katrina. Letters have been mailed to all active members, associate members, retirees and magazine supporters seeking donations.  The ITA will match all donations received, up to $15,000. Funds received by September 27th, will be matched and donated equally to the Trooper Associations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.  All three states report numerous members of their departments who have lost their homes and/or family members during this crisis. Anyone who wishes to donate to this fund may do so by sending their donation to the ITA at PO Box 798, Angola, Indiana 46703.  Checks should be designated for the Hurricane Katrina Law Enforcement Relief Fund ITA President's Retirement Dinner Posted on Sepember 1, 2005 Sgt. Duane L. Davies, PE 3843, of District 22-Ft. Wayne has retired from the Indiana State Police. On Thursday, September 29th, he will be honored for his 26 years of service to the department. The party will be held at the Eagles Nest Event Center, 125 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City, Indiana. The social hour will begin at 6pm with a buffet dinner following at 7pm. The cost is $25.00 per person, which includes dinner and gift. RSVP no later than Monday noon, September 26th to Kate Stuart, North Field Operations, 5811 Ellison Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. Checks should be payable to Kate as well. For more information, please call her at 800-552-0976

Indiana State Police Pioneers Annual Meeting
Posted on August 25, 2005

The Pioneers of the ISP will once again gather for their annual meeting and dinner. The date is Saturday, September 10th at the Holiday Inn-Indianapolis Airport.
This year the 1955 appointees will be honored. Honorees must be present in order to receive their 50-year name badge.
Registration: 1 to 5:30pm - Saturday, 9/10/05
Hospitality Room: 1pm (closes during meeting & dinner)
Meeting: 3:30pm until approx. 5pm
Dinner: 6:45pm
Cost: $20.00
If you have not registered, call Kelley or Scotty at the ISP Alliance (800-382-1104).

80th Birthday Celebration for Ret. Supt. Bob Konkle
Posted on August 25, 2005

A party honoring Retired Supt. Konkle will be held at the Woodbridge Healthcare Center, 602 Woodbridge Avenue, Logansport, Indiana on Thursday, September 1, 2005 beginning at 2pm. All active and retired officers are invited to attend this event to honor Supt. Konkle on his special day.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Loses Another Officer
Posted on August 19, 2005

For the third time in 2005, the Missouri State Patrol is grieving the loss of one of their own. Cpl. John Sampietro, Jr. was killed on Wednesday after he was hit by a semi that crossed the median. He was doing an accident reconstruction report at the scene of a Monday night crash on I-44 near Strafford that killed two adults and two children from Indianapolis.

Sampietro, who leaves behind his wife, a radio operator for the patrol, and two young sons, had been with the patrol since 1992.

A retirement celebration for Det. Randy E. Cutrell, PE3441 - Jasper District #34 - Criminal Investigations will be held on Wednesday, 9/7/05 at the Jasper Outdoor Recreation Center, 2 miles north of Jasper on US 231. the social hour will begin at 5:30 with the meal at 6:30pm. To make reservations, contact Donna or Angie at the Jasper Post (800-742-7475 or 812-482-1441) no later than 9/1/05. Cost is $15.00pp and checks should be made to: Jasper Post Recreation Fund.

A party for First Sgt. Mike Bare, PE 3604, DIC, District 55-Connersville Post will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at the Elks Lodge #1307, 223 East 3rd St., Rushville, Indiana. Social hour at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. Cost is $20pp, which includes dinner and gift. RSVP by August 22nd to Ramona Newton, ISP, 540 S. Vine St., Connersville, IN 47331. Checks payable to: ISP Post Fund. For more information, contact Newton at 800-437-7159.

A Retirement Cook-Out honoring Squad Sgt.. Darrell Boehmer, Terre Haute will be held on Friday, August 26th at the Clay County 4-H Grounds on ST 59, south of Brazil, 2 miles north of I-70. Party begins at 6pm. Cost is $12pp and spouses are welcome. RSVP to Kim or Vikki at the Terre Haute Post by August 24th. Checks should be made to the ISP Post Fund and mailed to ISP-District 54, 7751 S US Highway 41, Terre Haute, IN 47802. At the honoree's request, the party will be very informal - a blue jeans, t-shirt affair. Menu will be a grilled cookout menu. For more information, contact Kim or Vikki at 812-299-1151.

The retirement party for Sgt. Daniel Vermillion, PE 2651, Lab Division-district 24-Bremen will be held at The Landing, 2801 S. Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana on Thursday, September 8th. Social hour at 6pm with dinner following at 7pm. Cost is $25pp, which includes dinner and gift. RSVP to: Marsha at District 24-1425 Miami Trail, Bremen, IN 46506 no later than August 29th. Checks should be payable to John Hirschler.

Sgt. Phil Oliver, ISP Peru will celebrate his retirement at the home of Ron and Sharon Rogers, 1321 W 250 S., Rochester, IN. on Saturday, September 10th beginning at 4pm. The cost is $10pp. Reservations should be made by contacting Cpl. Jeff Carmin or Jodie Miller at the ISP-District 16-Peru, 1451 N Eel River Cemetery Rd., Peru, IN 46970. Checks should be made out to Cpl. Carmin at the Peru Post. The party will be held outdoors. Attendees need to bring lawn chairs and your best Phil Oliver story to share. RSVP by August 31st. For more information call: 800-382-0689.

In Sympathy
Posted on July 28, 2005

Jason Robert Omstead, 28, died in an auto accident in Marion County on Sunday, 7/24/05. He was a Junior at Ball State and the son of Retired ISP Captain Robert and Trish Omstead. Private services will be held at a later date. Cards may be sent to: 9106 Southern Wood Way, Indianapolis, IN 46231.

Retired Judge Marjorie Mertz of Fremont, well-known to many Indiana law enforcement officers, passed away on 7/27/05 in Angola, Indiana. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 11:00am at Fairview Missionary Church in Angola. Preferred memorials to Riley Children's Hospital.

An elderly driver failed to obey the "Move Over Law" and move to the next lane on Monday morning resulting in an accident near the 132-mile marker on I-69.

Trooper Wes Rowlader of District 22-Ft. Wayne had pulled over a van for a traffic stop, when the northbound driver failed to move over and clipped the trooper's car, causing it to flip over. Rowlader was pinned inside his car and was freed by emergency workers.
Both the trooper and the two elderly people in the car that hit him were airlifted to the hospital. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, but Rowlader was kept overnight at the hospital for observation due to a head injury. He was listed in fair condition this morning.

So far this year, Rowlader is the third Ft. Wayne post trooper to be hurt while stopped on the side of the road.

ITA Board of Directors to Meet
Posted on July 21, 2005

The ITA board meeting will be held on Friday evening, August 5, 2005 at 6pm at the ISP Youth Services & Historical Center at 8500 E 21st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
All members and interested parties are cordially invited to join board members for this quarterly meeting.

Indiana State Police are asking the public to report suspicious activity around crop fields and outbuildings where the possibility of cultivating marijuana is suspected.
Marijuana eradication efforts by the ISP are underway throughout Indiana and will continue until late fall. Eradication officers have recently increased their focus on indoor growing operations.
Growing marijuana is a crime and is punishable by fines and imprisonment. Failure to report or destroy marijuana is also a crime.
According to police, marijuana growers typically grow their plants on other people's property and in farmer's crops.
The marijuana tip lines are: (888) 873-1694 or (800) 761-2985.

Retired ISP Detective Clear Honored
Posted on July 1, 2005

Detective Herb Clear, 65, was honored this week with a Distinguished Hoosier Award from the Office of the Governor. Clear, from Monticello, gave 44 years of his life to law enforcement at the state and county level.

Clear began his career with the White County Sheriff's Department in 1961 and worked as a road deputy until 1964, when he joined the Indiana State Police. He was promoted to the Investigation Unit in 1974 and to the Special Homicide Team in 1988, where he served until his retirement from the West Lafayette Post in 1994. He then went to work for the prosecutor's office.

Clear was instrumental in solving many homicides and when he retired from the state police, there were 25 convicted murderers serving time in Indiana prisons because of his work.

Longtime ITA Member Promoted
Posted on June 27, 2005

The Indiana State Police has announced the promotion of Master Trooper Kevin Smith of Angola to Detective. Smith, a longtime loyal member of the ITA, has been with the state police since 1987, first assigned to the toll-road and later as a road patrol officer in Steuben County. He has also served as a crime scene technician for the Ft. Wayne Post Regional Laboratory. Smith will join the Criminal Investigation Division of the ISP responsible for conducting criminal investigations and providing assistance to other area agencies.

10-0 Retired Detective James Miller, PE1841
Posted on June 23, 2005

Det. Sgt. Miller - District 16-Peru, served the ISP from 1/6/1967 until his retirement on 9/30/1981. Visitation will be held on Thursday, 6/23/05 from 4 to 8pm and Friday, 6/24/05 from 9 to 10am at the Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Avenue, Buffalo, Minnesota. Funeral services will be at 10:00am at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Buffalo, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Kidney Cancer Association, Designated Research, 1234 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202.

8th Annual ISP Investigation Division Golf Outing
Posted on June 22, 2005

July 29th is the date for the Annual ISP Investigation Golf Outing to be held at Rocky Ridge Golf Course in Darlington. The scramble will begin with a shotgun start. Cost is $40 individual and $160 for a team. For a registration form contact: Larry Turner, ISP CID, Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Deadline for registrations is July 19th.

10-0 Retired F/Sgt. James Risner, PE2066, Toll-Road
Posted on June 22, 2005

F/Sgt. Risner passed away Tuesday, 6/21/05. Visitation is Thursday, 6/23/05 from 5 to 8pm at the Essling Funeral Home, 1117 Indiana Avenue, LaPorte. Services will be Friday, 6/24/05 at the funeral home. Risner is the brother of Retired Sgt. Dale Risner.

10-0 Retired Sgt. Francis Carr, PE135
Posted on June 21, 2005

Services will be held on Wednesday, 6/22/05 at 1pm for Retired Sgt. Carr at the Boone Funeral Home, East Chapel, 5330 Washington Avenue (east of Green River Road) Evansville. Calling will be Tuesday, June 21st from 2 to 7pm and on Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Carr served the Indiana State Police from 1941 until his retirement in 1972.

Cops Cycling for C.O.P.S. 2005 Tour - "We Ride For Those Who Died"
Posted on June 21, 2005

A group of Indiana police officers departed Indianapolis on Monday, June 20th for a bicycling tour of the state to visit with family members of officers killed in the line of duty in Indiana. They will also visit gravesites of Indiana officers during their tour. Each officer is riding the 1,000 mile trip on his own time to honor fallen officers. Each rider has raised funds through donations which will be given to the Indiana Chapter of COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors).

On Friday, June 24th, the group will visit Angola, Indiana, the home of the ITA Corporate Office. A casual dinner will be provided by the ITA at Sutton's Deli in downtown Angola, where a number of area survivors will meet with the riders, friends and other local officers.

The tour will continue south on Saturday, June 25th and will conclude their ride around the perimeter of the state on Saturday, July 2nd in Indianapolis.

Donations received from the tour will provide financial assistance to family members of fallen officers by helping defray the costs associated with attending National Police Week held annually in May. Funds also assist survivors in attending seminars for children, siblings, parents, adult children and spouses of law enforcement officers to help them deal with their grief.
C.O.P.S. is a not for profit organization under section 501(c) 3 and all donations are tax deductible.

Visit the C.O.P.S. website at www.indianacops.org to view the entire route of the Cops Cycling for Indiana COPS tour.

In Sympathy
Posted on June 17, 2005

Services for Ruth Marks, mother of Retired Pendleton District Commander, Jack Marks, PE473, and grandmother of Ronald "Dean" Marks, PE4175, of the Laboratory Division, will be Monday, June 13th at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 12010 Allisonville Road in Fishers. Calling will be Sunday, June 12th from 1400 to 1800 at the funeral home.

Upcoming Retirement Parties
Posted on June 9, 2005

Sgt. Maurice "Bud" Allcron, PE 2381-Bloomington:
A party will be held on June 28th at the Elks Lodge, 400 N. Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN. The social hour will begin at 1800 hrs followed by a casual dinner at 1830 hours. Cost is $13.00, which includes dinner and the gift. To make reservations, contact Carol at District 33-Bloomington (812-332-4411) no later than June 23th with reservation and money.

Master Trooper Randy Huff, PE 4423-Bremen:
The party will be held on June 30th at The Landing, 2801 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana. Social hour begins at 1600 hours and dinner at 1700 hours. Cost is $25.00 per person, which includes dinner and gift. Reservations need to be made no later than June 24th by calling Marsha at Bremen Post 800-552-2959.

In Sympathy
Posted on June 7, 2005

FBI Special Agent Robert Hardesty was killed in a training accident in Quantico, VA on June 2nd. Prior to joining the FBI, Hardesty was an Indiana State Excise Police Officer and a Porter County Sheriff's Deputy. Calling is Tuesday, June 7th at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home in Portage from 2 to 8 pm. Services are Wednesday, June 8th at noon at Nativity of our Saviour Catholic Church in Portage. He is survived by his wife, Toni and two children.

In Sympathy
Posted on June 6, 2005

Indiana State Police 1st Sgt. Harry V. Crandell of Henryville, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2005. He was also retired as Building authority Superintendent from the City-County Building in Jeffersonville. Services were held on Monday, June 6th in Sellersburg.

2005 David Deuter Memorial Statewide Awards Program
Posted on May 25, 2005

On Friday, June 10th, the winners in the David Deuter Memorial 5th Grade Essay Program will gather at the Indiana State House for the Annual Statewide Awards Program. More...

Retirement Luncheon
Posted on May 25, 2005

A retirement luncheon will be held for M/Trooper Jerry Meyers, PE 4008, on June 10th at The Pines in Seymour, Indiana. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am and the cost is $12.00. RSVP to Melissa or Kristi by calling 812-522-1441 no later than June 3rd. Advance reservations may be paid by sending a check to the ISP Post Fund, 721 E. Tipton Street, Seymour, IN 47274, Attn: Melissa.

Trooper Escapes Serious Injury in Traffic Stop
Posted on May 25, 2005

ISP Trooper Lionel "Andy" Smith escaped serious injury on Tuesday afternoon when he was dragged by his arm after a routine traffic stop in Steuben County.

Smith, assigned to District 22-Ft. Wayne, pulled over two vehicles after he saw them traveling at more than 90 mph on a rural road. One driver complied with his request and turned off his vehicle, but the other driver wrestled with Smith when he reached inside his pickup truck to turn it off. The driver then accelerated, dragging the trooper by the arm.

Smith fired several shots at the suspect, striking him once. The driver kept going for a short distance until he crashed into a barn. The driver received a gunshot wound to his head and was transported from the scene to a Ft. Wayne hospital via helicopter.
Both Trooper Smith and the driver's injuries were said to non-life threatening. In accordance with ISP policy, Smith is on administrative leave pending an investigation and felony charges of resisting law enforcement, battery to a police officer and criminal recklessness with a vehicle are pending against the truck driver.

In Sympathy
Posted on May 2, 2005

Jennifer Robbins, 20-year old daughter of Lt. Gary Robbins, Commander of the Ft. Wayne ISP District 22 and stepdaughter of Sgt. Kathy Robbins, CID, Region 2, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 30th.

Calling for Jennifer will be Tuesday, May 3rd from 2 to 5pm and 7 to 9pm at Dale McComb & Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Services will be on Wednesday, May 4th, at 10 am at the funeral home with calling 1 hour before services. Burial will follow in Covington Memorial Gardens, 8408 Covington Rd. Memorials are to the Homestead High School Show Choir Program or flowers.

Please remember this family in your prayers.

MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN!!
Posted on April 26, 2005

A reminder from the ITA to help keep our troopers safe on our highways, the "move over" law was passed by the General Assembly in 1999 requiring drivers to slow down and switch lanes whenever possible when approaching a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle that has its lights flashing.
State police will mark the anniversary of Trooper Andrew Winzenread's death on April 25, 1997, by targeting motorists who do not obey this law. Winzenread was killed when he stopped to help a stranded motorist near Indianapolis.
Since that time, the Indiana State Police has lost six additional officers, four of them in traffic related accidents.
They were: Troopers Patrick Bartram, David Deuter, Richard Gaston, and Jason Beal. Troopers Cory Elson and Scott Patrick were shot to death.

Retirement Luncheon
Posted on April 26, 2005

A Retirement Luncheon honoring Master Trooper Bill (Pop) Sanders will be held on Thursday, May 5th at noon at The Garrison, 6002 N. Post Rd (Old Fort Harrison). A buffet meal is planned and the cost will be approximately $12.00 per person. No advance payment is required, but a head count is needed. Please make your reservations by calling Randy Hodge (899-8550) or Dick Pfeiffer (899-8255) no later than Friday, April 29th.

In Sympathy
Posted on April 20, 2005

Services for Marvin Vaughn, father of T/C II Rebecca A. Roach, PE 6389, PE6389, Putnamville, District 53, will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, April 20th at Bittles & Hurt Funeral Home, 602 E Washington Street, Greencastle.
Calling will be Tuesday, April 19th from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Lung Association.

In Sympathy
Posted on April 18, 2005

Visitation for Retired Detective Sgt. Richard D. Bickel, PE1450, Jasper District #34 will be Sunday 4/17/05 at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home at 527 Main Street, Rockport, IN from 3 to 8pm and on Monday from 8 to 11 am.
Services will be at 11am on Monday, 4/18/05 at the funeral home. Burial arrangement pending at this time.
A memorial box will be given.

ITA 25th Anniversary Rifle Raffle Winner
Posted on April 18, 2005

Congratulations to Trooper Jason Callaway of District #54-Terre Haute. His name was pulled from the tickets sold for the ITA Rifle Raffle. Callaway will receive on of the 25 commemorative rifles produced and sold by the ITA.
Six rifles are remaining to be sold at the present time. Please contact the ITA office at 800-671-9851 for more information.

In Sympathy
Posted on April 12, 2005

Viewing for Doris Lamborn, mother of Debra S. Bixel, PE4521, Evidence Clerk, District 24-Bremen, will be Tuesday, 4/12/05 from 3 to 8pm at the Johnson-Daniel Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana. Services will be on Wednesday, 4/13/05, at 10:30am at the funeral home.

Remembering Those Who Served With Pride
Posted on April 4, 2005

“These Are Our Departed Comrades
In Hope, There Is Valor
You May All Be Gone, But Will Never Be Forgotten.”

Traditionally, during National Police Week, the Indiana State Police conducts Memorial Services at each of their posts to honor the memory of the ISP officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
This year’s schedule is as follows:

Putnamville, Wednesday, May 4, 11am
Jasper, Tuesday, May 10, 10am
Connersville, Tuesday, May 10, 11am
Seymour, Wednesday, May 11, 11am
Lafayette, Thursday, May 12, 10am
Versailles, Thursday, May 12, 11am
Pendleton, Thursday, May 12, 12pm
Peru, Friday, May 13, 11am
Evansville, Tuesday, May 17, 10am
Bloomington, Wednesday, May 18, 10:30am
Bremen, Wednesday, May 18, 11am
Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 18, 11am
Sellersburg, Thursday, May 19, 10am
Lowell, Thursday, May 19, 10am
Redkey, Friday, May 20, 11am
Terre Haute, Tuesday, May 24, 11am
Toll Road, Thursday, May 26, 11am
Ft. Wayne, Friday, May 27, 11am

The public is cordially invited to attend any of these services.

In Sympathy
Posted on April 4, 2005

Calling for Retired Trooper William Torrence, PE376, who served at the Charleston and Seymour Posts, will be Monday 4/4/05 from 5 - 8 pm at the Vandivier-Tudor Funeral Home, 951 N. Main St., Franklin, IN. Services will be on Tuesday, 4/5/05 at 10:30am, with gravesite services to follow at Forrest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, Indiana.

In Sympathy
Posted on April 2, 2005

Services for Arthur W. Goris, father of Sgt. Daniel P. Goris, PE 3989, Versailles, District 42 will be held on Monday, April 25th, at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, 9695 S/W 110th Street, Ocala, Florida.

In Memory of Our Fallen Brothers
Posted on March 23, 2005

Sympathy is extended to the families of two state troopers who have recently died. Services were held Monday in Orchards, Washington for Trooper Scott P. Piva, who died from unknown causes at his home in Amboy. He had joined the patrol in 1999 and leaves a wife and two children.

In Van Buren, Missouri, the Missouri Highway Patrol is grieving over the loss of Trooper Carl "Dewayne" Graham, Jr. who was found shot to death near his home. Graham's shift had just ended and he was still in his uniform when he was found. He leaves his father, Carl, Sr., a 4 year old son and his fiancée. Hours before his death, he had placed stakes at the building site of their future home.

In Sympathy
Posted on March 21, 2005

Bill Gadberry, father of William Gadberry, PE7007, Evansville District #35, passed away on 3/16/05. Services will be at 1pm Saturday, 3/19/05 at Banks and Brust Funeral Home on N. Main in Sullivan.

In Sympathy
Posted on March 17, 2005

Services for Viola B. Roland, mother of Retired Sgt. Kenneth Roland, P#2942, Aviation Section and current Miami County Sheriff were held on March 17th at Sacred Heart Chapel, Bowie, Maryland.

Services for Shirley L. Cline, PE 4655, Retired Secretary IV, District 25 - Redkey will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 2pm at Parson Rust Funeral Home, 648 W State Street, Albany, Indiana. Calling will be Friday, March 18th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the funeral home.

Retirements
Posted on March 17, 2005

Sgt. Isaac D. Ortiz, PE 3720, District 13-Lowell.
Years of service: 8/19/79 to 5/18/05

Master Motor Carrier Inspector Larry W. Heimann, PE2718
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Years of service: 2/1/74 to 8/31/05

Retirement Celebration
Posted on March 17, 2005

Longtime ITA member, Sgt. Edward Lewis, PE 1491, Crime Scene Investigator for the Laboratory Division at District 42-Versailles will be honored with a retirement dinner on Friday, April 15th at the VFW Post in Milan. Social hour at 6pm with dinner following at 7pm.

Cost of dinner is $16.00 per person. For reservations, contact Sgt. Rob Ewing at the Versailles Post 812-689-5000 or Marlene Poe at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory at 317-899-8521. Reservations and payment are due by April 11th. Thank you Sgt. Lewis for your 34 years of service to the residents of Indiana (4/14/70 - 1/20/05).

In Sympathy
Posted on March 10, 2005

Bruce G. Douglas, father of ISP Human Resources Manager Pam Douglas, PE 7157 at Headquarters. Funeral services on Friday, 3/11/05 at 1730 hrs at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 10 West 61st Street, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the church organ fund.

To the family of Lawrence Police Officer Craig Herbert. Herbert was killed in the line of duty Saturday evening when a stolen van struck his squad car. Herbert was 34, married and the father of two children, ages 6 and 10.

DeWayne L. Culp, Father of TSV Denice Bachorski, PE4653, Lowell, District 13. Services Thursday, 3/10/05 at St. Edwards Church, Lowell, Indiana.

In Sympathy
Posted on March 6, 2005

Delores Little, wife of Retired First Sergeant John Little, PE 1114 of Evansville. Visitation at Goodwin Funeral Home, 6th and Broadway in Vincennes on Friday March 4 from 1600 to 2000 hours. Services on Saturday, March 5 at 1100 hours at the funeral home.

Evansville Troopers OK Following Shootout
Posted on March 2, 2005

An ex-convict was killed Tuesday in a shootout that injured an Evansville trooper. The man shot at officers with an automatic weapon after crashing his car in a high-speed chase as Trooper Brent Clark attempted to stop him.

Trooper Clark, Master Trooper Roger Cannon and Knox County Sheriff's Major Mike Morris returned fire, killing the offender and wounding a passenger in his car.

During the shootout, a bullet passed through the front window of Trooper Jason Allen's car and struck him in the chest. ISP spokesman Sgt. Todd Ringle said Allen was wearing a bulletproof vest and was not seriously wounded. He was treated and released at a local hospital.

All three troopers are reported to be in good condition and are taking a few days off according to Ringle.

ISP Retired Supt. Konkle Recovery Update
Posted on February 28, 2005

Retired Supt. Konkle, who has been recovering from a fall in November, has been transferred to a Logansport health care facility to be near his daughter and her family.

Supt. Konkle, who will be 80 in September, suffered a fractured pelvis in the fall and has experienced complications since that time. He recently was transferred from St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis to continue his recovery in Logansport.

He would enjoy cards of encouragement during this time. The address is:

Robert Konkle
Woodbridge Health Center
602 Woodbridge Avenue
Logansport, IN 46947

2005 Membership Drive in Progress
Posted on February 10, 2005

The 2005 Membership Drive is in full swing. Renewal notices were mailed to all 2004 members in December and the response continues to be strong. Membership is open to employees of the Indiana State Police, Conservation Officers and Excise Police. Dues remain at $20 per year. For more information, contact the Corporate Office at 800-671-9851. ITA membership application is also made available on the website.

2005 David Deuter Memorial 5th Grade Essay Contest

Posted on February 10, 2005

Invitations were mailed on 2/4/05 to elementary schools statewide regarding the 2005 essay contest. Fifth graders are invited to compose an original essay on the subject, "What Being A Good Citizen Means To Me." The essays are to be approximately 100 words in length. One winner will be selected from each Indiana County. From the county winners, a statewide winner and four runners-up will be selected. Each county winner will receive a $100 US Savings Bond, engraved plaque, and a Shining Star Award from the Governor. The statewide winner will receive a $1,000 US Savings Bond and the runners up each receive a $500 bond. All county winners and their families will be invited to the Statewide Awards Program which will be held on Friday, June 10th, at the Indiana State House.

2005 College Scholarship Program

Posted on February 10, 2005

The Board of Directors of the ITA proudly announce to their members the 2005 College Scholarship Program. While detailed program guidelines are being mailed to each 2004-2005 member, the program invites ITA members with children in college to enroll their eligible child/children in the scholarship program no later than March 31, 2005. Students must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 hours) and must complete the January-June semester with a GPA of "C" or above. A per credit hour reimbursement will be paid to each student that satisfies the program requirements. Grade documentation must be received by the ITA no later than July 1, 2005. 2005 dues must be paid prior to enrollment in the program.

ITA 25th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle Raffle

Posted on February 10, 2005

As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrationin 2004, the ITA offered beautiful Winchester 94 Commemorative Rifles to our members, associate members and advertisers. The rifles are 30-30 calibers and are overlaid in 24-karat gold. They are embossed and engraved with historical ISP events and landmarks. While they are beautiful to behold, they do come with a $2,800 price tag.

At the present time, there are six of these models available. The ITA is now offering to our members - both active and retired - the opportunity to participate in a Rifle Raffle. Raffle criteria is being mailed to all 2004-2005 members. Tickets will be $50 each or 5 for $200. Only 100 tickets will be sold. All proceeds over and above the cost of the rifle will go into the ITA Line of Duty Death Benefit Fund. Active members 2005 dues must be paid in order to participate in the raffle.

Tickets will be sold from February 1 until April 1, 2005. The drawing will be held at the April 16th board of directors meeting at the YEHC in Indianapolis. You do not have to be present to win.