FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — On Thursday, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced a statewide plan that aims to address crime involving “nuisance bars,” possibly adding to efforts already being made in Fort Wayne.
Through a collaboration between Indiana State Police (ISP) and Indiana Excise Police, the two departments will work together over the next four years between cross-training and sharing resources to tackle the issue.
“So-called ‘nuisance bars’ present a serious public safety threat, becoming hubs for crime, drugs and violence that make our communities more dangerous and drive down nearby property values,” Braun said in a press release…