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Terre Haute police announce massive drug bust
TERRE HAUTE, Incs. (WTWO) — The Terre Haute Police Department announced Wednesday that they made several arrests and seized more than $100,000 in cash along with a substantial amount of drugs, guns and vape cartridges, officers wrote in a Wednesday news release. “Over the past month, the Vigo County Drug Task Force has been actively […]
High speed chase Wednesday on U.S. 41 ends in arrest
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— UPDATE: On Wednesday ISP observed a black pickup truck traveling northbound on US 41 near Head Road at around 11:30 a.m. according to a press release. The officer noted that the truck was driving 15 mph over the speed limit and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver, Marc Welsh, […]
THPD Assists U.S. Marshal Serving Federal Warrant
Terre Haute, In. – Monday afternoon the Terre Haute Police Department was contacted by the U.S. Marshal Service for assistance in arresting 40-year-old Chance Kernstein who had been located at a residence in Terre Haute. Kernstein was wanted on charges including Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Recklessness, Resisting Law Enforcement, possessing a Firearm without a License and Pointing a Firearm at Another. Due to his history and his threats made toward police, the Special Response Team responded to assist, along with THPD uniform division officers and deputies from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department. Kerstein refused to exit the residence but eventually did come out to the roof to speak with members of the Terre Haute Police Crisis Negotiation Team. Eventually Kerstein surrendered and climbed down a ladder provided by the Special Response Team.
Garage engulfed in fire Wednesday evening
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Two fire departments responded to a fire Wednesday evening in southwest Terre Haute. According to a press release from Prarieton Fire Department Deputy Chief Scott Dean, Wednesday at 5:48 p.m. Prarieton Fire Department and two units from Honey Creek Fire Department were dispatched along with a Trans Care ambulance for a fire at 3306 West Lombardi Drive. The units that arrived first were met with an unattached garage completely covered in flame.
Community meets local law enforcement at Custard with the Chiefs
TERRE HAUTE, Incs. (WTWO) — Local First Responders gave community members the opportunity to meet with their chiefs and leaders. Custard with the Chiefs is an event that gives the community the chance to give feedback, ask questions, and enjoy their time with local law enforcement. Those who attended go to meet and chat with Terre Haute Police Chief Kevin Barrett and Terre Haute Fire Chief Darrick Scott while enjoying a free frozen custard treat.
Accident at 7th and Putnam resulted in flipped car
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— A car ended up on its side after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Terre Haute. The accident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of 7th Street and Putnam Street. According to a reporter at the scene, one person was seen taken into a police car in handcuffs. One person was taken away by ambulance.
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