LAFAYETTE – Monday evening, nine dedicated troopers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette District were honored with the prestigious Tippecanoe County Top Cop Award from Drive Sober of Lafayette.
These troopers have exhibited an unwavering commitment to removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways, thereby ensuring the safety of Hoosiers.
The following troopers were recognized for their outstanding efforts:
- Trooper Mitchell McKinney (78 arrests)
- Trooper Garrett Schroder (44 arrests)
- Trooper Brandon Howell (42 arrests)
- Trooper Chelsey Smith (31 arrests)
- Trooper Francisco Miramontes (30 arrests)
– Trooper Thad Decker (27 arrests)
– Trooper Ben Fike (26 arrests)
– Trooper Mason Wiley (24 arrests)
– Trooper Austin Thomen (22 arrests)
Together, troopers from the Lafayette Post contributed to 412 OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) arrests, reflecting their dedication to keeping our roads safe.
“We are immensely proud of the relentless efforts of these nine troopers,” said Lt. Tom McKee, Commander of the Indiana State Police Lafayette District. “Their commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roadways underscores the core mission of the Indiana State Police – ensuring public safety.”
The Indiana State Police would also like to congratulate officers from the Lafayette Police Department, West Lafayette Police Department, Purdue Police Department, and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office for their contributions to maintaining safety on our roads.
