Press Releases
Whitestown Metropolitan Police DepartmentBoone County Traffic Safety Partnership Urging Drivers to Slow Down
This summer the Boone County Traffic Safety Partnership is teaming up with other Indiana law enforcement agencies to keep drivers and passengers safe by raising awareness about the dangers of speeding and urging drivers to obey speed limits.
Bike with a Cop kicks off June 17
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department has announced that the Bike with a Cop program will begin Saturday, June 17.
Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Created to Investigate Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation
The mission of the C.A.S.E. Task Force is to help local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.
Local 10-year-old becomes officer for a day
On Saturday, December 10, 10-year-old Nelly Pace had the opportunity to be an officer for a day with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department.
Christmas with a Cop
The 25th annual “Christmas with a Cop” program is now underway. Applications must be returned no later than 4 p.m. on November 23.
Whitestown Police to host National Night Out
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department is hosting a National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 2 from 5-8 p.m. at Eagle Church.
Bike with a Cop kicks off June 18
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department has announced that the Bike With A Cop program will begin Saturday, June 18.
Whitestown Police Detectives Arrest Local Man on Child Molestation Charges
The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department Detectives, with the help of the Boone County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Team, investigated and arrested John Eric Peterson of Whitestown, Indiana on Friday.
Traffic Stop Results in Arrest and Seizure of Marijuana, Firearms, & $40k
On Friday 5/7/2022, a WMPD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue Alpha Romero for following too closely and speeding (80mph in a 55mph zone) on Interstate 65 NB.