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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
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THPD block party returns for its third year
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A fun night in the community is right around the corner. On May 31, the Terre Haute Police Department will be holding its third annual block party. The event will include food, rides, games, face painting, and more for the community to enjoy free of charge. Lieutenant Justin Sears said this event is a great way for the department to build relationships in the community. THPD recognizes local business for their support 'We are developing relationships with the kids, and we are developing relationships I may never see by the time I retire, cause we are starting at these ages. We want the Terre Haute Police Department to be a fun place. We want the kids to drive by with mom and dad and be like 'hey that's where we went and saw Foam Hommies, or we talked to the police, or we saw the K9 demo, that SWAT truck was there and they let us get in it. We want it to be a place they feel comfortable,' said Sears. The event will be held at the Terre Haute Police Department Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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THPD Honor Guard sent to Washington, D.C. as part of National Police Week
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Members of the Terre Haute Police Department's Honor Guard are in Washington, D.C., for National Police Week. They participate in memorials, candlelight vigils, and provide escorts for families of fallen officers. Each year, the names of fallen officers are added to the memorial wall in Justin Sears says that THPD has experience with loss, and it's important to them to support families and departments of fallen officers. 'It's important to recognize the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice,' said Sears. 'It's important to recognize the families of those officers that allowed them to do this job, and we're thankful for that, and at a minimum, we owe them, the families of the fallen, that. So again, it's an honor to be able to participate in that.' Sears added that the Terre Haute Police Department is fortunate for the support it receives from the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Police release more details on ambulance-bike fatal collision
The Terre Haute Police Department on Monday afternoon released additional information on a collision between an ambulance and an electric bike that left one teenage girl dead and another badly injured. The department,, in a news release by Lt. Justin Sears, public information officer, said the investigation continues but "we are releasing several verified facts in an effort to provide clarity, address community concerns, and combat the spread of misinformation." The THPD said that about 7:15 p.m. April 15 Trans-Care was dispatched to a motor-vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had come to rest on its side, with the driver reporting injuries. Trans-Care personnel responded and were traveling south on South 13th Street with their emergency lights on. As the ambulance entered the intersection of South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue, where there is no stop sign for southbound traffic, it was struck on the driver's side by an electric bicycle occupied by two juveniles, police said. The juveniles were traveling west through a posted stop sign on Wheeler Avenue. Trans-Care staff immediately gave aid and requested additional emergency response. City police officers and firefighters responded within minutes, the lieutenant wrote. Both juveniles were transported to local hospitals. One passed away from her injuries a few minutes later. The second was taken by helicopter to an Indianapolis-area hospital and is still receiving care. Police said Trans-Care staff have been fully cooperative with the accident investigation. The ambulance driver voluntarily submitted to toxicology screening immediately following the accident, and Trans-Care has released their dash cam video to police. THPD said the Trans-Care vehicle speeds have been determined to be between 37.4 mph and 40 mph at the time of the collision, with 37.4 mph calculated by THPD accident reconstructionist and 40 mph recorded by the ambulance's onboard video system. Police said these details have been confirmed through dash camera footage, security camera footage, accident reconstruction techniques and statements provided by those involved. Authorities have not released the identities of anyone involved in the accident. Friends and family have identified the girl who passed as Autumn Marie Poulter, 13. Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd St. West Terre Haute, is handling arrangements. In an obituary posted to Fitzpatrick Funeral Home's website, it announced visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Family and friends are encouraged to pay respects. Burial will follow, which the parents have asked to keep private and between immediate family. A dinner will be at the West Terre Haute Community Center after the funeral; all are welcome. Condolences can be left at
Yahoo
16-04-2025
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One child killed, another seriously injured in ambulance wreck
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — One child has died, and another has life-threatening injuries after a motor vehicle accident involving a bicycle and an ambulance. The incident happened around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue. According to Lt. Justin Sears, the Terre Haute Police Department, responded to the collision involving a Trans Care ambulance and two juveniles on a bicycle. 'Upon arrival, Trans Care personnel were already providing medical aid to the injured juveniles. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment,' Sears wrote in a news release. 'Tragically, one juvenile succumbed to their injuries. The second juvenile was later life-lined to an Indianapolis-area hospital with life-threatening injuries.' The Terre Haute Police Department's Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team and Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the incident, he added. 'At the time of the collision, the ambulance was en route to a separate emergency involving a single-vehicle accident with injury in the county,' Sears wrote. THPD said Wednesday that this is an open investigation and more information will be released as 'permitted and appropriate.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
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THPD recognizes local business for their support
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Local businesses and organizations were recognized Monday for their support of the Terre Haute Police Department's Community Outreach Program. The program is a way for the police department to reach youth and adults with community events. Business and organization partners that have supported these efforts were honored during Monday's award ceremony. THPD Public Information Officer Lt. Justin Sears said their support has helped the department expand its outreach program. 'We've always had an outreach program, but it wouldn't be what it is today without the people that were here, and that's why we decided we needed to recognize them. We gave them the awards and introduced them, and the mayor and the chief presented the awards to them. That's the least that we could do for what they give to us,' said Sears. The police department says businesses and organizations that were recognized are Servpro, Riddell National Bank, Pepsi, Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau, Iron Workers Local 22, Valley Professionals, McAlister Rentals, Breakfast Optimist Club, and IUPA Local 133. Mika Latta with Servpro of Vigo said, 'Servpro, not only locally but also corporate-wide, is a big believer in helping out first responders and supporting them in any way we can because they do so much for us, so it was just kind of a natural fit for us.' The Community Outreach Program includes events such as the THPD Block Party, the 1st Responder Rally, Halloween festivities, and Operation Save Christmas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
