What started as a stolen car rolling through Speedway on Monday ended with two people in handcuffs and suspected drugs pulled from the vehicle, according to local police.
Speedway officers say they carried out a high-risk traffic stop after spotting a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Both people inside were detained, then arrested, and officers reported finding suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The department later laid out the stop and its outcome on social media as part of a broader push to keep residents in the loop.
High-Risk Stop and What Police Found
According to Speedway Police Department, officers working B-shift located the stolen vehicle and initiated what they described as a high-risk traffic stop. The department says both occupants were detained at the scene, then arrested after officers reported finding narcotics and paraphernalia inside the car.
In the post, the department noted that it is trying to be more visible online, writing, "One of our goals this year is to improve our use of social media to highlight what we do and share information with the community."
Why the Department Is Leaning on Social Platforms
The Town of Speedway’s police page shows the department using its online presence to push out alerts, basic information, and ways for residents to reach officers. The Town of Speedway lists the department’s non-emergency phone numbers and a Crime Tip Line for people who want to pass along information.
Not an Outlier for Local Policing
High-risk stops tied to stolen vehicles are not new territory for Speedway officers. Local coverage last year detailed a February 2025 case in which a juvenile allegedly led police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle that ended with an arrest, according to WISH-TV. Incidents like that highlight how quickly stolen-car calls can escalate into situations that require officers to treat a traffic stop as high risk.
What Happens Next
The department’s social media post did not list specific charges for the two people arrested in Monday’s stop. Booking decisions and formal charges typically come from the prosecutor’s office after investigators submit their reports.
Speedway Police Department asked anyone with information to reach out through its tip line or social media channels.
Local officials say updates on arrests and safety information will continue to go out through official town and police platforms. Residents can find contact details and links on the department’s page. The Town of Speedway lists 317-246-4343 as the non-emergency number and reminds people to call 9-1-1 for immediate threats or emergencies.
