Indiana State Police-Lafayette District

06/11/2026

Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Statistics for May 2026

(Indianapolis, IN)- The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Major tasks include conducting Safety Inspections, New Entrant Safety Audits, and Compliance Reviews to ensure compliance with equipment and hours-of-service regulations.

CVED is also tasked with enforcing Indiana’s size and weight laws and ensuring that commercial carriers are properly registered and paying their fair share of fuel tax dollars. Additionally, they assist in the investigation of commercial vehicle crashes (post-crash inspections) and manage the annual school bus inspection program.

From April 15-May 15, 2026, because of their enforcement efforts, ISP CVED accomplished the following:

Total CMV Inspections Completed – 4,694

Total Out of Service Drivers – 505
Total Out of Service Vehicles – 642

Total Number of Oversize Violations – 36
Total Number of Overweight Violations – 259

ISP CVED’s enforcement efforts are part of Governor Braun’s public safety platform to ensure safe environments to travel, work and live for all Hoosiers and for those who traverse the “Crossroads of America”.

Pictured: Motor Carrier District Coordinator Melinda Shelton Conducting an Inspection at the Richmond Scale Facility

06/10/2026

Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau
Statistics for May 2026

The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana. Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments on our roadways for everyone.

As a result of strategic enforcement efforts, Troopers throughout Indiana documented the following statistics for May 2026.

Traffic Stops – 34,986
• 16,022 traffic citations
• 28,107 traffic warnings
• 361 drunk driving arrests
• 1,685 criminal arrests (traffic related)
• 1,066 criminal arrests (non-traffic related)
• 1,569 seatbelt citations
• 306 distracted driving citations

Crashes Investigated – 1,507
• Personal injury crashes – 220
• Fatal crashes - 8

Troopers often happen upon or are dispatched to assist with disabled vehicles. These calls include flat tires, mechanical issues, vehicles stuck or are out of fuel. During the month of May, Troopers assisted 2,489 motorists on Indiana roadways.

As part of Governor Braun’s public safety platform, the Indiana State Police will continue utilizing various methods in enforcing Indiana’s traffic laws with the primary goal of voluntary compliance with these laws. These may include aviation assets, dedicated patrols, wolf pack patrols, motorcycle patrols, unmarked patrol vehicles and marked Mustangs.

The overall goal is to drive down the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities. It's not about writing tickets; it's about saving lives.

Community members are always encouraged to report suspicious and/or illegal activity on our roadways to law enforcement by calling 911.

06/08/2026

Last night, Trooper Schroder arrested a 37-year-old Indianapolis man for Operating While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.

Trooper Schroder stopped the vehicle on State Road 25 near County Road 700 North in Tippecanoe County after observing it traveling 105 mph in a posted 60 mph zone.

During the traffic stop, further investigation led Trooper Schroder to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Tippecanoe County Jail.

Speed and impaired driving remain two of the leading causes of serious crashes. If you choose to drink, make a plan for a safe ride home. One bad decision can have life-changing consequences.

06/07/2026

Today, 60 men and women who make up the 90th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy reported to the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy to begin their journey toward becoming Indiana State Troopers.

Over the coming months, these recruits will face the demanding physical, academic, and practical training required to earn the privilege of wearing the Indiana State Police uniform and serving the citizens of Indiana.

Before training officially begins, troopers from across the state joined the recruits and their families for Blue Sunday, an opportunity to welcome them to the Indiana State Police family and recognize the support system that will be essential throughout the academy experience.

We wish each recruit success as they begin this challenging and rewarding journey.

06/04/2026

Subject has been taken into custody. Great work by all law enforcement agencies involved in locating him and safely bringing him into custody.

Urgent for Release:

At approximately 1 pm Inmate Abner Morales Martinez, 35yr old Hispanic male, home address in Chicago was able to manipulate the locks on an exterior security door and escape the White County Jail.

Note: Martinez was incarcerated in our facility on a White County warrant for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

There is a large police presence in the Monticello area seeking the location of Martinez at this time.

Please call 911 if you have any information or have seen Martinez.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

A huge thank you to Lily from Troop 801 in Lafayette for her incredible work supporting the Indiana State Police K-9 Program as part of her Eagle Scout project.

Lily dedicated her time and effort to building training tools that will help our K-9 teams continue sharpening their skills and preparing for the important work they do every day across Indiana. Projects like this make a lasting impact, and we are extremely grateful for her commitment, leadership, and hard work throughout the process.

We also want to thank everyone who assisted Lily along the way and helped make this project possible. Community support like this means a great deal to our department and our K-9 handlers.

Congratulations to Lily on an outstanding Eagle Scout project and thank you for supporting the Indiana State Police K-9 Program and the communities we serve.

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!

05/26/2026

The Indy 500 may be over, but your next career move is just getting started.

If you have at least 3 years of law enforcement experience and have not been separated from service for more than 2 years, the Indiana State Police Lateral Academy could be your next step.

Continue your purpose. Continue your service. Continue making a difference.

Apply today at IndianaTrooper.com