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11/11/2026

Velara Tucker has been located and is safe.

11/11/2026

Update on Silver Alert – Velara Tucker

The New Haven Police Department continues its efforts to locate Velara Tucker, who was reported missing and remains the subject of an active Silver Alert.

Since receiving the report of her disappearance, our officers have been working tirelessly around the clock, conducting extensive searches throughout the surrounding area in hopes of locating her safely.

Search efforts have included the use of drones, as well as extensive on-foot searches, including nearby wooded areas. We have also been granted access to surrounding properties in an effort to thoroughly search the areas where she may have traveled.

As part of the ongoing search, a bloodhound K9 and its handler from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department traveled to New Haven to assist. Bloodhounds are highly regarded for their exceptional tracking abilities. During the search, the K9 tracked through a nearby wooded area before the scent trail abruptly ended. Based on the circumstances surrounding the tracking results, investigators believe it is possible that Velara may have been picked up by another individual.

At this time, we are continuing to pursue all available leads and are working around the clock alongside assisting agencies to bring Velara home safely.

We ask that our community remain vigilant and report any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that could assist in locating Velara.

Our priority remains bringing Velara home safely. We will continue to dedicate every available resource to this investigation until she is located.

Anyone with information regarding Velara Tucker’s whereabouts is urged to contact the New Haven Police Department immediately.

11/11/2026

11/11/2026

11/10/2026

NEW HAVEN, Ind. — November 10, 2026 — The New Haven Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Velara Tucker, who was reported missing on November 10, 2026. Her family last saw her on Sunday, November 8.

Velara is 66 years old, white, approximately 5′9″ tall and 230 pounds, with reddish-black hair. She has dementia and may be in danger. She was last seen on foot wearing Christmas-colored pants, a purple-and-blue tie-dye hoodie, a dark gray or black coat, and carrying a tan bag. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

If you see Velara or have information that could help locate her, call the New Haven Police Department at (260) 748-7080. Call 911 for an immediate emergency. Please share this notice to help spread the word.

10/27/2026

Captain Lininger has been a dedicated member of the New Haven Police Department since 2012, when he began his career as a reserve officer. In 2014, he was hired as a full-time officer and continued to advance through the ranks, earning his promotion to Sergeant in 2019.

Throughout his career, Captain Lininger has contributed to the department in many ways. He has served as an instructor in Taser, CPR, and pre-basic training, and has been actively involved in our field training process since 2018.

His years of service, commitment to training, and dedication to developing fellow officers have made him a valued member of our department.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Lininger on this well-deserved promotion! We look forward to his continued leadership and service to the New Haven community.

09/30/2026

Thank you Sanko Gosei Technologies USA, Inc.! Your investment gives our Officers a vital tool that has already proven to save lives!

09/28/2026

Thank you Norfolk Southern!

The New Haven Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a $15,000 grant through Norfolk Southern's Safety First Grant Program. The funding will support the purchase and deployment of ruggedized mobile computer technology for patrol officers, improving emergency response capabilities, officer safety,
and operational efficiency throughout the community.

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815 Lincoln Highway E
New Haven, IN
46774

Telephone

+12607487080

Website

http://www.newhaven.in.gov/

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