INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police held a recognition ceremony in Indianapolis Tuesday, where two ISP Bremen Post Troopers were publicly recognized for their dedication, service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana.

Trooper Matthew Drudge was recognized as the 2024 Trooper of the District for the Bremen Post.

ISP officials say Drudge was selected by his command staff for his dedication, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations.

Drudge’s efforts resulted in him making 430 criminal arrests, 357 traffic citations, and 577 warnings in 2024.

Officials say Drudge also received the District DUI Award for the ISP Bremen Post.

ISP officials say this award is presented to the top trooper in each district for outstanding efforts in removing intoxicated drivers from Indiana’s roadways with his efforts resulted in 51 arrests for OWI last year.

Drudge has been a trooper for nearly 10 years and is a resident of Kosciusko County.

Senior Trooper Brian Robbins was recognized, along with Officer Bradley Taylor and Officer Tyler Thornton of the Mishawaka Police Department for their lifesaving actions on Aug. 18, 2024. 

On that night, police say the Mishawaka officers were in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle when the female driver of the vehicle lost control and crashed into a wooded area. 

The driver sustained life-threatening injuries, and her vehicle caught fire. 

The MPD officers pulled the woman from the burning vehicle and found she was unresponsive with no pulse. 

While they began CPR, Robbins retrieved his AED, but no shock was advised. 

Police say Robbins took over on chest compressions and she began to have a pulse.

The driver survived the crash and is continuing to recover. 

ISP says the extraordinary conduct of all three resulted in her survival.

Robbins has been a trooper for 14 years and resides in Elkhart County with his wife, Morgan, also an ISP Trooper, and their three kids.

Trooper John Streeter was recognized as the 2024 Trooper of District for the Toll Road Post where he primarily patrols LaGrange and Steuben Counties.

ISP officials say this award is given annually to a trooper in each district that personifies integrity, professionalism, and a well-rounded work ethic. 

Officials say Streeter was selected by his command staff for his dedication, traffic and criminal enforcement, community involvement, and other services performed for the department beyond normal expectations.

In 2024, officials say Streeter was responsible for 86 criminal arrests, 283 traffic citations, and 1,969 warnings, and 13 arrests for OWI.

Streeter has been a trooper for almost three years.