Offenses By Incarcerated Individuals Examined at the Indiana Statehouse
By Erin Houchin
Keeping criminals off our streets, and continuing to make Indiana a safer place to live, work, and raise our families is a top priority for me in the state Senate. This session, I have authored several law enforcement bills which are at various stages in the legislative process.
One of these bills, Senate Bill 405, deals with individuals who are already incarcerated.
Currently, if an individual commits a misdemeanor or a level 6 felony, he or she is sent to the local county jail to serve the sentence. If an individual commits a higher level crime, he or she is sent to an Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) prison.
If an inmate commits a misdemeanor or a class 6 felony while incarcerated in an IDOC facility, he or she is sent back to the county jail to serve the additional sentence.
This is an inefficient practice which burdens law enforcement, and leads to overpopulation in our county jail facilities.
If passed, SB 405 would require a person convicted of a misdemeanor while incarcerated in an IDOC facility to serve any additional time in that same IDOC facility instead of being transferred back to the county level.
This will help to prevent overcrowding in our local jails, and alleviate taxpayer costs to transfer these inmates.
SB 405 was approved by the Senate, and now moves to the House of Representatives for their consideration.
This is common sense legislation aimed at making our criminal justice system more efficient, and I look forward to seeing it continue to move through the legislative process.
You can track this bill and others at www.in.gov/iga.
If you have any thoughts or questions on issues affecting Indiana, please contact me by email at Senator.Houchin@iga.in.gov or by phone at 800-382-9467.
Fly a Kite at Patoka March 18
Fly A Kite Workshop at the Patoka Lake Nature Center on Saturday, March 18.
Kid’s bring your parents to the Patoka Lake Nature Center on Saturday, March 18 at 12:30 p.m. to build your very own kite.
Participants will create a one of a kind kite using materials provided. Once all kites have been constructed, join a car caravan to the beach for some high flying fun.
The cost for this program is $5 per kite. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Call the Patoka Lake Nature Center at 812-685- 2447 to register or inquire for more details.
The entrance fee of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($9 out of state) is required for the Newton Stewart State Recreation Area, Patoka Lake located north of Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.
For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, please call the Nature Center at (812) 685-2447.
Patoka Lake (stateparks.IN.gov/2953.htm) is at 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513.
Sonic Drive-In Coming to Bedford
A Sonic Drive-In is coming to Bedford.
The restaurant will be constructed on a site adjacent to Williams Crossing and John Williams Boulevard.
The Bedford Plan Commission voted this week to approve a special exception for the drive-in restaurant to comply with city zoning rules.
The developer, Cushman & Wakefield, have not given a timeline on when the restaurant will be completed.
Charles Edward “Charlie” Book, age 89
Charles Edward “Charlie” Book, age 89, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana. Charlie was born on February 4, 1928 in Palmyra, Indiana to Edward Peter Book and Anna Margaret (Jacobi) Book.
Charlie graduated from Morgan Township High School in 1946. On May 18, 1947, Charlie married Agnes Francis Andres. They have celebrated 69 years of marriage.
Charlie was a farmer and retired bus driver. He was also a civic leader, having served as President of the Board for Harrison REMC for many years. Charlie enjoyed community service and in 1998, he was honored to receive the “Sagamores of the Wabash” award. Charlie was also a life-long member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Agnes Andres Book, sons: Thomas (Karen), Stephen (Mary), Kenneth (Anna), Donald (Paula), Patrick (Cheryl), Marvin (Sandra), David (Chris), one daughter, Rose Ann, and one daughter-in- law, Carol. He is also survived by one brother, Earl (Janie) and a sister-in- law, Donna, as well as 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by Jim, Melvin, and Joseph (sons), Edward Book (father), Anna Book (mother), Robert Book (brother), and Susan Book (daughter-in- law).
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Bradford, IN.
Visitation will take place at Love Funeral Home on Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. and again on Monday, February 20, 2017 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 11400 Farmers Lane, Greenville, IN 47124.
James D. Gaither, age 84
James D. Gaither, age 84, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Golden Guardians, Corydon, Indiana. Jim was born June 9, 1932 at Leitchfield, Kentucky to the late Gentry T. and Alma G. Kerr Gaither, Sr.
He was retired manager of the Ramsey Water Company, former proprietor of the Gaither Trading Center, Crandall, member of the Crandall Masonic Lodge No 591 F&AM, Scottish Rite of Indianapolis and Crandall United Methodist Church.
Also preceding him in death were brothers Delmar and Paul Gaither.
Surviving are his wife the former Jewell B. Davis Gaither.
Daughters: Patricia K. Bill of Corydon, IN
Shirley J. Bryant (Clark) of Corydon, IN
Christine E. McMahel of New Salisbury, IN
Janice M. VanWinkle (Donald) of Depauw, IN
Brothers: Gentry T. Gaither, Jr. of Sun City, Arizona
Michael Gaither (Carol) of Corydon, IN
Charles Gaither (Ellen) of Nineveh, IN
Roger Gaither (Donna) of Louisville, KY
Sister-in- law: Marlene Gaither of Georgetown, IN
Grandchildren: Greg; Ashley VanWinkle, Ryne; Kelsie McMahel, Brandy Robertson & Carrie Bill
Great Grandchildren: Hunter & Lillian Robertson & Tyler McMahel
Funeral 11 A. M. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Visitation 3 – 8 P.M. Monday and after 9 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Masonic rites at 7 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 2.16.17
Arrest Report for Courts
02/15/2017 thru 02/16/2017
Book Date Time DOB SSN Charge Charge Sex Arr Ag Bail Bail Agency
Cause No. Code(s) Description(s)
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02/15/2017 1008 01/10/1992 *********** M LAWRENCE C 0.00
REYNOLDS,CARL E 47D01-1608-CM-960 00000000201 PETITION TO REVOKE Court: Date/Time: -0000
Citizen? Yes Birth Place Country: US City: BEDFORD State: IN
Class:
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02/16/2017 0141 08/16/1991 *********** M LAWRENCE C 0.00
REYNOLDS,MATTHEW J ON-SITE 00000000182 POSSESSION OF METHAM Court: Date/Time: -0000
Citizen? Yes Birth Place Country: US City: MONROE CO State: IN
Class: FELONY
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Bodies of Missing Girls Found in Carroll County
The bodies of two missing girls have found in the woods east of Delphi in Carroll County.
They were positively identified as 13-year-old Abigail J. Williams and 14-year-old Liberty Rose Lynn German, both of Delphi.
The two girls were reported missing on Monday, Feb. 13.
Their bodies were discovered about 12:15 p.m. on February 14th, in the woods near the Dear Creek by volunteers helping in the search for the missing girls.
Police say this is a double homicide investigation.
No further information will be released as far as condition or cause of death of the two girls.
Police are asking for anyone to come forward with information or if they were in the area of the Delphi Historic Trails or Monon High Bridge that might have seen a person or persons, vehicles parked in the area or were taking pictures.
They are also looking for the man in this photo or information on who this man is.
Any information may be helpful to solving this case. Those with information can contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department or the Delphi Police Department at 765-564-2413, option #1, or the Indiana State Police at 765-567-2125.
The families and all law enforcement would like to thank all those who volunteered in helping in the search for the two missing girls. Police say without their help, it may have taken longer to locate and find them.
