IMPD News

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿? 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!

Today, IMPD is launching a new 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 to improve roadside safety and save you time. If you’re involved in a minor vehicle crash with no injuries, you’ll now receive a 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 straight to your phone, instead of waiting for an officer.

This easy-to-use tool gives you everything you need to file an insurance claim. It keeps you moving and allows our officers to stay focused on higher-priority calls.

The Driver Exchange Tool offers immediate documentation and 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 at 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴, where drivers can securely access and download their exchange at no cost.

So, what do you do if you’re involved in a minor, property-damage-only crash?

- Safely pull over to the side of the road or into a parking lot
- Call the non-emergency line at 317-327-3811
- Click the link sent to your phone by dispatch
- Follow the step-by-step instructions to exchange information with the other driver
- Get back on the road!
- You can access your exchange 24/7 at CrashDocs.org - at no cost!

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐃 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐭-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝟗-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲

IMPD crash investigators have made an arrest in a tragic hit-and-run crash that killed a 9-year-old boy on Indy’s Northwest side. The arrest occurred less than three hours after the crash, thanks to diligent police work and automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology.

On Sunday, October 4, 2026, shortly after 1:30 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers responded to the 6700 block of Eagle Pointe Drive North on reports of a child lying in the street. Upon arrival, officers located two young boys, a 6-year-old and a 9-year-old, who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. They were both transported to an area hospital, where, tragically, the 9-year-old passed away.

The striking vehicle had fled the area before officers arrived, but after speaking with neighbors and viewing available video footage, officers gathered a description of the suspect and the vehicle involved. Officers even obtained the license plate number on the suspect vehicle. IMPD officers used ALPRs to determine the vehicle's direction of travel. The vehicle’s last known location was shared with IMPD East District and Lawrence Police officers.

A short time later, an updated search area for the vehicle was determined using ALPRs. Lawrence Police officers then located the vehicle in the 10300 block of Pendleton Pike, where they took the driver into custody.

Following further investigation, IMPD Crash Investigators arrested the male on the preliminary charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing death. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision.

An arrest and a charge are merely accusations, and the suspect should be presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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🎉𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🎉

Join us Saturday, October 3 at Lafayette Square Mall for a full day of family fun and community!

🚗 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 | 𝟴 𝗔𝗠–𝟮 𝗣𝗠
Come check out an amazing lineup of cars and enjoy the show before and during Community Day!

Then, from𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠–𝟮 𝗣𝗠, 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 featuring:

🎶 Music
🍔 Food
🎩 Magic
🐾 Animals
🚔 IMPD Specialty Units
❤️ Community, family fun & more!

📍 Lafayette Square Mall
📅 Saturday, October 3
🚗 Car Show: 8 AM–2 PM
🎉 Community Day: 11 AM–2 PM

Bring the whole family, check out the cars, enjoy the activities, and celebrate our Northwest Indianapolis community! 🙌🎉

We’ll see you Saturday!

Standing proud with our city tonight. The IMPD is cheering on the Indiana Fever as they battle in Game 3. Let’s bring the energy, Indy! 🔥🏀

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀?

During 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗗 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, we’re bringing the 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 to you! Come test your strength, endurance, and determination and see how you stack up. 🔥

📍 IU Indianapolis – Courtyard
830 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
🕒 3–5 PM

🏆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲!

Ready to put your fitness to the test? Come out, take the challenge, and see what you’ve got! 🚔

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐃 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

For nearly 40 years, our North District officers have operated out of our current facility off of 30th Street. While this building has served us well, it has run its course. From recurring flooding issues to outdated infrastructure, the limitations are impacting our daily operations, officer morale, and more importantly, how we connect with you.

Our current space lacks the room to host you. We want a facility that isn’t just for officers, but also a resource for the IMPD to engage with the community. The preliminary rendering gives you a look at what’s to come to the new facility. The final design may vary throughout the project.

That’s why we're thrilled that the City Council has approved a bond to fund a new North District headquarters in the Forest Manor neighborhood.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:
• 𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞: Designed to be accessible, open, and a true part of the neighborhood.
• 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦: A shared space to host neighborhood association meetings and community events.
• 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We know that true community policing thrives on connection. This facility will provide the space needed for officers and neighbors to collaborate side-by-side.
• 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Space for a dedicated training space to keep our officers mentally and physically prepared to serve you.

A new North District facility isn't just an investment in a physical building; it's an investment in the future of the Forest Manor neighborhood and the safety of our community.

We're excited about this next chapter and will keep you updated as progress is made.

☀️𝑳𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕. ☀️

Earlier today, an officer in IMPD’s Homeless Outreach Unit was canvasing the area, making sure our unhoused neighbors have resources during our rising temperatures.

Just a reminder, there are several cooling centers around Indy for anyone needing relief from the heat.

IMPD officers will continue to be present during this stretch of dangerous heat, checking on individuals and reminding our neighbors they are not alone.