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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on State Road 5 at 400 North
Traffic
IN-5 & E 400 N, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on State Road 5 near 400 North involving a passenger vehicle and a license plate expiration check.
Traffic stop of white Dodge truck on Main and Jefferson
Traffic
N Jefferson St & E Main St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Main Street and Jefferson Street in Van Buren involving a white Dodge truck. The driver was contacted and the stop was cleared with a written warning.
Traffic stop at 1st Street and Chester
Traffic
E Chester St & S 1st St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 1st Street and Chester, with a possible related check near 1st and Walnut involving an Indiana truck with a reported plate and expiration date.
Deputy standby for belongings removal in Van Buren
Other Non-Crime Event
E 200 N, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was requested for a civil standby at a home near East 200 North in Van Buren. A woman asked for protection while gathering her belongings and moving out of her mother’s house, and the deputy was to meet her at a friend’s house first before going to the residence.
Deputy requested during move from family home
Domestic Dispute
E 200 N, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, a woman requested a civil standby and keep-the-peace response near East 200 North in Indiana while moving out of her mother’s home. She asked for a deputy to meet her at a friend’s house and accompany her to the residence for protection.
Vehicle pursuit ends on 900 North near State Road 9
Traffic
N 200 W & W 900 N, Van Buren Township, IN 46130
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were involved in a county vehicle pursuit on 900 North near State Road 9. City units were asked to stand by at a nearby intersection. The pursuit reportedly ended near 350 North, where the vehicle was stopped and the driver was removed from the vehicle.
Semi parked in front of house on West Landess
Traffic
W Landess St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, a traffic complaint was reported near W Landess St in Van Buren involving a semi truck parked in front of a residence, with the driver reportedly trying to enter a location called Weaver but not being allowed in.
Driver reportedly pouring alcohol into cup
Substance Use
3rd St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint near Main Street and Third Street in Van Buren about a silver Honda reportedly pouring alcohol into a cooler cup while driving eastbound on Main Street.
Pole barn fire reported near rural intersection
Fire
N 600 E & E 200 N, Van Buren Township, IN 46952
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible structure fire involving a pole barn east of the intersection at 200 North and 600 East in Van Buren Township.
Road remains closed on County Road 300 east of 1800
Road Closure
County Rd 1800 N & County Rd 300 E, Van Buren Township, IN 46070
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews report that utility lines were removed near the intersection of County Road 1800 and County Road 300. The east side of the road remains shut down north of 1800 while waiting for a tow and scene clearance.
Traffic stop on southbound 268 near mile 267.5
Traffic
I 69 and East Coun Ty Road 400 North, Van Buren, Indiana 46991, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on southbound 268 near mile marker 267.5 involving a vehicle with an Ohio license plate.
81-year-old female unconscious on North (number withheld) East
Medical Emergency
N 1000 E, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near North (number withheld) East in Van Buren for a possible medical emergency involving an 81-year-old woman who was reportedly in and out of consciousness.
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in the roadway with its lights off near South 100 and East 650 in Van Buren Township. The deputy contacted four people in the vehicle, who were believed to be coyote hunters.
Road hazard in middle of 800 East near 200 North
Traffic
N 800 E & E 200 N, Van Buren Township, IN 46952
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road hazard in the middle of 800 East between 200 North and 300 North in Van Buren Township.
Traffic stop at Ballard and First in Van Buren
Traffic
West Ballard, Van Buren, Indiana 46991, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Ballard and First involving a driver whose record was checked. A female driver was reportedly suspended but was later cleared.
Car hits deer on State Road 120 near 1000 West
Traffic
IN-120 & N 1000 W, Van Buren Township, IN 46565
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle collision with a deer on State Road 121 near 1000 West in LaGrange County.
Wrong-way driver on State Road 63 near 350 South
Traffic
County Rd 350 S, Van Buren Township, IN 47987
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible wrong-way driver traveling south in the northbound lanes at excessive speed near State Road 63 and County Road 350 South.
Driver reports repeated blocking by ex at school
Other Incidents
S 1st St, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man in a white Toyota near East Fork North Elementary on South First Street requested a police report about a possible ongoing dispute involving his wife’s ex-partner who reportedly blocked him in earlier.
Woman reports man making false theft reports
Other Incidents
N 600 E, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a follow-up theft-related complaint near North 600 East, where a woman reportedly wanted to report that a man was making false reports after initially declining to file a report.
Theft complaint and report of false reports
Theft Report
N 600 E, Van Buren, IN 46991
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discuss a pending theft and a separate complaint at a location near North 600 East, where a caller reported that the person being contacted is making possible false reports.