Fishers, IN – A police drone equipped with thermal imaging helped officers safely locate and arrest an individual who fled the scene of a traffic accident earlier this week, according to the Fishers Police Department.
According to police, officers initially lost sight of the individual after they ran from the crash scene. A department-operated drone was then deployed, using thermal imaging technology to scan the area. The suspect was quickly located and taken into custody without incident.
During the aerial search, the drone operator also spotted a handgun that had allegedly been discarded in nearby bushes. Officers on the ground were guided to the location and safely recovered the firearm, police said.
Authorities did not release the identity of the individual or specify what charges may be filed. Police also did not indicate whether the firearm was used or possessed unlawfully, noting only that it was recovered as part of the incident. No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred earlier this week in Fishers, located in Hamilton County, just northeast of Indianapolis. Officials emphasized that drone technology played a critical role in bringing the situation to a safe resolution for both officers and the public.
“This incident highlights how drone technology and skilled operators enhance officer and public safety,” the Fishers Police Department said in a statement.
Police departments across central Indiana have increasingly expanded drone programs in recent years, using them for searches, missing persons cases, crash investigations, and high-risk incidents. Thermal imaging, in particular, allows officers to detect heat signatures in low-visibility conditions, reducing the need for prolonged ground searches.
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