09/25/2026
IFPD Weekly Brief (Last Two Weeks September 7-20)
- Excessive DUI: Officers stopped a vehicle for driving over 50 mph on Broadway and noted the driver appeared to be DUI. The driver provided breath samples of .214 and .201 and was arrested for Excessive DUI.
- Narcotics/Weapons Investigation: Detectives conducted an undercover narcotics investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect and the ex*****on of a search warrant. Officers recovered several pounds of ma*****na, methamphetamine, and a fi***rm. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
- Narcotics/Warrants/Weapon: Officers found a man with multiple warrants. He was found to be carrying a loaded handgun and methamphetamine. He was arrested and booked on multiple charges.
- Battery on Hospital Staff & Officer: Officers responded to a local hospital after a patient assaulted hospital staff. The patient resisted arrest and kicked an officer in the chest. The patient was taken into custody and booked on multiple charges, including battery on certain personnel and resisting and obstructing.
- Juvenile Vandalism: Officers investigated vandalism at Tautphaus Park after witnesses reported hearing banging and yelling from a park bathroom. Video and witness statements helped identify several juveniles involved who are now facing criminal consequences. Parks and Recreation estimated the damage at approximately $300–$400.
- Juvenile Mischief: Officers spoke with the same group of 5-6 teens twice in one night. First, officers were called to Ravsten Stadium for a disturbance where the teens were reportedly yelling at and harassing people working concessions. Officers defused the situation, and everyone went on their way. Later in the night, officers were called to the Big Deal Outlet parking lot for a group of teens possibly vandalizing shopping carts. Officers found the same group of teens from earlier, who said they were racing each other in the shopping carts. Officers decided it was probably time for the group to call it a night and called parents to come pick the teens up.
- Felony Vandalism: Officers responded to a report of vandalism at a local youth facility, painting graffiti on a building. A juvenile suspect was located, still covered in paint, and admitted to damaging a transport vehicle and nearby buildings. The suspect was arrested and booked on felony and misdemeanor property-damage charges.
- Assault on Officer/Resisting Arrest: Officers responded to an out-of-control juvenile who had broken windows at the facility. When the officer arrived and tried to contact the juvenile, he tried to run. A physical struggle started, and the juvenile tried to take an officer’s fi***rm, grabbing his gun twice. When the officer stopped the juvenile from doing that, the juvenile bit the officer's hand. The juvenile continued resisting after being placed in a patrol vehicle and was ultimately taken into custody and booked on multiple charges.
- When it Rains: A significant rainstorm caused flooding in low spots and underpasses throughout town. Officers spent hours on traffic control while drains were cleared and water drained.
- Felony Hit and Run: Officers investigated a vehicle-pedestrian collision where the driver left the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers later located the suspect and vehicle, and the suspect was arrested for felony hit and run.
- Guess Who?: Officers responded to a business for a customer who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. When officers arrived, he refused to identify himself. Officers figured out who he was anyway, and he still went to jail.
- Felony Warrant/Resisting: Officers served a felony warrant at a residence. The suspect answered the door, then said she 'wouldn't have answered if the door if she knew she had a warrant and tried to go back inside. Unfortunately, there are no do-overs, and she was arrested and booked on the outstanding warrant and an additional resisting charge.
- Overdoses: Officers responded to three separate overdoses where the suspects were unresponsive, but revived through combinations of Narcan, CPR, and other medical treatment.
- DUI / Resisting: Officers tried to stop a driver for suspected impaired driving after he failed to maintain speed on Woodruff. At some points in seemed like he may even be tring to challenge the officer to race. The driver eventually pulled over, but refused to exit the vehicle. Eventually, officers deployed pepper balls into the truck which helped motivate the driver to get out after all. Officers ultimately took the suspect into custody for DUI, open container and resisting charges.
- Felony Eluding: A motorcyclist fled from a night shift sergeant, driving around 100 mph on Hitt Road. The sergeant did not pursue for safety reasons. He did locate the motorcyclist again, and wouldn't you know it, the motorcyclist fled again at a high rate of speed, running a stop sign in the process. The motorcyclist was located and successfully stopped a short time later and arrested for felony eluding. The original stop would have earned him a simple speeding ticket. Food for thought.
- Downtown Fight: Officers responded to a report of an assault outside a downtown bar. Both the victim and witnesses declined to cooperate with the investigation.
Note – Many significant police incidents and investigations are intentionally left out of this public brief. Sexual assault cases, drug cases, investigations involving children, and other ongoing investigations or those involving vulnerable victims are not included to protect the cases and the people involved. We share what we can to give you an idea of what's going on in our community, but know that some of the most important and serious cases our team is handling aren’t listed here.
