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05/14/2026

💙National Police Week 2026 is observed from May 11 to May 17, honoring the service & sacrifice of law enforcement officers. 🙏

05/11/2026

*******FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****
Mitchell Police to increase patrols to target seatbelt enforcement.

Mitchell Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a high-visibility enforcement effort focused on increasing seatbelt use.

Beginning May 11 through May 31, 2026, officers will work overtime to ensure drivers and passengers are using their seatbelts and children are properly secured. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through ICJI’s Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP).

“Buckling up is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones on the road,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Seatbelts save lives every day, and every trip should begin with making sure everyone is secured before hitting the road.”

Since 2021, Indiana has seen a steady decline in fatalities among passenger vehicle occupants not wearing seatbelts. Seatbelt usage among Hoosiers has also increased, reaching 94.1% in 2025 according to the Annual Seat Belt Usage Survey conducted by Purdue University Center for Road Safety in partnership with ICJI. This rate is above the national average of 91.2% usage in 2024.

Too often, we see tragedies that could have been prevented with one simple click of a seatbelt.. Buckling up isn’t just the law. It’s a responsibility that helps ensure you make it home safely. Indiana law requires drivers and all passengers to buckle up. Children under age eight must be properly restrained in a federally approved child car seat or booster seat. Drivers can be cited for lack of seat belt use, but also for each unbuckled passenger under the age of 16.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to make sure children are in the right car seat and that it is used correctly and properly installed. Resources can be found at www.nhtsa.gov/TheRightSeat. To schedule an appointment with a certified car seat safety technician at one of Indiana’s 100 fitting stations, visit on.in.gov/SafeKids.

CHIRP is supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. For more information about ICJI’s traffic safety programs, visit www.in.gov/cji.

05/05/2026

Have you voted today? It's Primary election day. Do your civic duty and go vote! Polls are open from 6am to 6pm.

04/19/2026

*** OWNER LOCATED ***

This very friendly dog was located near the Meridian and Grissom intersection. Please assist us in locating the owner. It's currently being held at the Mitchell Street Department.

03/25/2026

We want to take a moment to address school pickup traffic on Teke Burton Dr.

Earlier this week, multiple vehicles lined up in the roadway before being directed to enter the pick up area by school staff, which created a significant traffic hazard and blocked the normal flow of vehicles. This is not only unsafe, but it disrupts the flow of the line and creates confusion for everyone involved.

That said being said... today was a completely different story.

MPD officers were monitoring the area and we saw drivers using the pickup line correctly, keeping roadways clear, and waiting to enter the pickup area until directed by the school parking lot attendant. That kind of cooperation makes a big difference.

We will continue to monitor school dismissal to ensure traffic remains safe and moving. If needed, enforcement action including citations will be taken when vehicles are stopped in the roadway, obstruct traffic, or fail to follow the established pickup procedures. Keep the roadway clear, and follow the direction of school staff so we can keep everyone safe.

03/18/2026

*** UPDATE: OWNER LOCATED ***

Do you recognize this dog?

We located him in 7th S Street area. He does not appear to be chipped.

03/17/2026

This Dog was found near 410 W Burton Street, Mitchell. It is not chipped. Please contact the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department at 812-275-3316 for more information.

03/04/2026

*** Owner Located ***

Do you recognize this dog? He was located in the area of 7th and Warren. Neighbors say his name is Havoc and that he belongs to someone named Paul. They were unable to provide an address or last name for Paul. Help us in locating the owner.

02/20/2026

Someone swiped this yellow and black Mongoose bike and left a blue bike in its place...how considerate. Anyone with information as to where the stolen bike went to and whom the blue bike belongs or belonged to, please call. (812-849-2151)

02/16/2026

What other city can say thier Mayor cares enough about the community to pick up trash from a ditch when everyone is taking the day off?

02/15/2026

We are currently investigating multiple thefts from vehicles within town limits. In every case, the vehicles were left unlocked. Stolen property has included personal items and a handgun.

Lock your vehicles. Remove your valuables. Secure your fi****ms.

Criminals look for easy opportunities. An unlocked car is one.

If you see someone checking door handles, looking into vehicles, or behaving suspiciously in a neighborhood, do not approach them. Call 911 immediately. A stolen firearm creates a potentially dangerous situation for everyone involved.
We will continue to patrol proactively, but prevention starts with simple steps taken at home.

Mitchell Police Department

Address

407 South 6th Street
Mitchell, IN
47446

Telephone

+18122753316

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