Alexandria Police Department Captain, Jason Austin, joined APD as a Reserve Officer in 1998. He joined the force as a full-time officer in June of 2002 as a patrol officer. From 2008 through 2016, Austin served as the department’s K9 handler with K9 officer, Blaze. Austin was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2011. He currently serves as the second shift captain.
Alexandria firefighter, Bryce Wilson, joined the department as a part time employee in 2019 before accepting a full-time position with the department on October 19, 2020.
The Alexandria-Monroe High School Tigers have learned their path in the Class 2A Sectional 40 tournament at Blackford. The Tigers will take the court in Game 4 against the winner of Madison-Grant vs. Muncie Burris, aiming for a spot in the sectional championship.
As the Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department , I want to bring attention to a heartbreaking but critical issue: domestic violence. It is an epidemic that affects people from all walks of life—regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Domestic violence is not just a family issue; it’s a public safety issue, and addressing it is a priority for the Alexandria Police Department.
The Alexandria-Monroe High School Lady Tigers’ remarkable season came to a close on Saturday as they fell to Rensselaer Central, 57-49, in the regional semifinals at Caston High School. Despite a strong effort, Alexandria was unable to overcome a late surge from the Lady Bombers, bringing an end to its historic run.
Once Upon a Mattress is an entertaining reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Princess and the Pea. The musical transports the audience to a medieval time where a prince is seeking a fair maiden while his overbearing mother keeps interfering. Director, Tommy Thomas, has a stellar reputation and years of experience directing teens. His casting choices are impeccable, and his vision is playful and enchanting. It might be cliché to say this, but it is certifiable: you’ll leave wanting more.
The Alexandria Tiger Boys’ Wrestling team put on a dominant performance at the Elwood Sectional last Saturday, tying a school record by advancing nine wrestlers to the regional competition. The Tigers finished in second place as a team with 187 points, behind only Noblesville, who tallied 221.5 points.
Alexandria School Resource Officer and K9 officer handler, Bob Willoughby, joined the department as a reserve officer approximately eight years ago. After a brief time, about six months, as a reserve, Willoughby was hired by the department as the School Resource Officer (SRO) to focus on the Alexandria Community School Corporation campuses during school hours and to fill in on patrol during vacations and holidays to cover the department.
Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School third, fourth and fifth grade students will be offered the opportunity to participate in the Alexandria Weekday Religious Education (AWRE) beginning Tuesday, February 11.