Hardinsburg Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

November 20, 2025

Troopers arrested 22-year-old Eric S. Crawford, Hardinsburg, on three counts of Possession of Child Pornography as the result of an Indiana State Police investigation which began in 2024.

On November 17, an arrest warrant was formally issued for Crawford.

The warrant was for three counts of Possession of Child Pornography; each charge is a Level 6 Felony.

On November 18, 2025, Trooper Brett Walters arrested Crawford in Harrison County and transported him to Washington County Jail without incident.

In late July 2024, Indiana State Police Detective Travis Baker began an investigation into an alleged child sexual abuse case in Washington County.

As part of this case, Detective Baker secured a search warrant for a social media account linked to Eric Crawford, resulting in thousands of files for review.

During this process, photos of another juvenile victim unrelated to the initial investigation were discovered.

Detective Baker sent his investigation findings to the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office for review and potential filing of charges.

ISP Arrest Jeffersonville Man for OWI with Infant in Vehicle

November 19, 2025

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An Indiana State Police trooper arrested a Jeffersonville man Tuesday night after a traffic stop on Interstate 265 revealed he was allegedly driving impaired with a 1-month-old infant in the vehicle.

Trooper Brandon Love stopped a vehicle driven by Garrett Smeloksy, 33, of Jeffersonville, around 9:30 p.m. November 18 near the I-265 10^th Street Exit for failing to yield to emergency vehicles working a crash and for speeding.

Smeloksy’s vehicle allegedly sped past Troopers Love and Wolfe as well as the wrecker driver as they were working a car versus deer crash in the median of I-265 just east of I-65.

Indiana’s move over law requires drivers to either change lanes to an adjacent lane or slow down to 10 mph below the speed limit if they cannot change lanes safely when passing any stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road.

This applies to emergency vehicles, highway maintenance, tow trucks, utility service vehicles, and even disabled vehicles.

During the stop, Smeloksy allegedly displayed signs of impairment.

Based on the stop and investigation, troopers obtained a search warrant for a blood sample. A 1-month-old infant was in the back seat of the vehicle during the incident. The child was unharmed and was released to a family member.

Smeloksy was transported to the Clark County Jail and booked on the following preliminary charges:

• Neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger under 18, a Level 6 felony
• Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, a Class A misdemeanor

All charges are preliminary pending formal filing by the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office.

Washington County Inmate Roster – 11-10-25

November 10, 2025

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Schocke, Tyler

Booking #:

64121

Booking Date:

11-09-2025 – 1:47 pm

Charges:

Failure to remain at the scene of an accident

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WATLING, TIMOTHY

Booking #:

64119

Booking Date:

11-09-2025 – 3:42 am

Charges:

Domestic Battery

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MILLER, BRYCE

Booking #:

64118

Booking Date:

11-08-2025 – 11:42 pm

Charges:

Operating a motor vehicle while privileges are suspended PRIOR
Operating Motor Vehicle without Financial Responsibility With a Prior Conviction

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Warren, Kevin

Booking #:

64117

Booking Date:

11-08-2025 – 4:36 am

Charges:

Operating a vehicle while intoxicated Refusal
Operating a vehicle with an alcohol equivalent to at least .15 gram of alcohol

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Kinley, David

Booking #:

64116

Booking Date:

11-07-2025 – 12:38 pm

Charges:

Failure to appear on felony charge

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DAWSON, ALLISON

Booking #:

64115

Booking Date:

11-07-2025 – 7:41 am

Charges:

Domestic Battery

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Turner, Phillip

Booking #:

64111

Booking Date:

11-05-2025 – 11:52 am

Charges:

Contempt of Court

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WHITE, BENJAMIN

Booking #:

64110

Booking Date:

11-04-2025 – 9:53 pm

Charges:

Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of paraphernalia

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TURBEN, LUKE

Booking #:

64109

Booking Date:

11-04-2025 – 5:40 pm

Charges:

Possession of methamphetamine
Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
Possession of syringe
Neglect of a dependent
Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
Possession of paraphernalia

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CANADAY, TRACY

Booking #:

64108

Booking Date:

11-04-2025 – 1:27 pm

Charges:

WARRANT
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of paraphernalia with prior unrelated judgment or conviction for possessing parahernalia
Dealing in methamphetamine
Possession of methamphetamine
Possession of paraphernalia

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CORNETT, JASON

Booking #:

64106

Booking Date:

11-03-2025 – 9:47 am

Charges:

Contempt of Court

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CHEN, JIAN

Booking #:

64104

Booking Date:

11-02-2025 – 9:58 pm

Charges:

Theft
Forgery
Counterfeiting
Fraud
OrGANIZED retail THEFT

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CHEN, SUQIONG

Booking #:

64103

Booking Date:

11-02-2025 – 8:52 pm

Charges:

Theft
Counterfeiting
Fraud
OrGANIZED retail THEFT
Forgery

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HOLCOMB, DARRELL

Booking #:

64097

Booking Date:

10-30-2025 – 12:28 pm

Charges:

Possession of paraphernalia
Possession of a schedule I through IV controlled substance
Possession of methamphetamine
Trafficking
Theft

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Jackson County Inmate Roster – 11-9-25

November 10, 2025

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.

Moreno Perez, Carlos A
Booking #:	115148
Booking Date:	11-09-2025 – 5:32 am
Charges:	9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED 9-30-5-1(b) A-Misd (1040) Operating A Vehicle With An Ace Of .15 Or More 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond:	$705
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Gordillo, Yevi V
Booking #:	115147
Booking Date:	11-09-2025 – 4:40 am
Charges:	7.1-5-7-10(b) (492) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE- ALLOWING MINOR IN A TAVERN
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Lamaster, Steven B
Booking #:	115146
Booking Date:	11-09-2025 – 3:52 am
Charges:	9-30-5-3(a)(1) (108) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION 9-30-5-1(b) A-Misd (1040) Operating A Vehicle With An Ace Of .15 Or More
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Coddington, Derik A
Booking #:	115145
Booking Date:	11-09-2025 – 2:00 am
Charges:	35-45-2-1 (158) COMMUNICATION- INTIMIDATION
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Brown, Karen L
Booking #:	115144
Booking Date:	11-08-2025 – 11:32 pm
Charges:	9-30-5-3(a)(1) (108) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- PRIOR CONVICTION 35-42-2-1(B)(1) 35-42-2-1(B)(1) (Simple Assault) : Battery Against A Public Safety Official : 6 : F 9-30-5-2(b) (107) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT 35-44.1-2-3 (200) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- FALSE INFORMING/REPORTING 35-45-1-3 (156) PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT 35-45-1-3 (156) PUBLIC ORDER- DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Crippen, Crystal A
Booking #:	115143
Booking Date:	11-08-2025 – 9:45 pm
Charges:	35-46-1-4 (651) FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Roblero Mendoza, Eduardo A
Booking #:	115142
Booking Date:	11-08-2025 – 6:46 am
Charges:	35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE 35-48-4-8.3 (1039) Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.

Bender-Collins, Crystal D
Booking #:	114823
Release Date:	11-09-2025 – 12:38 am
Booking Date:	09-12-2025 – 1:27 am
Charges:	35-48-4-8.3 (1039) Controlled Substance- Possess Paraphernalia 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE 16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE 35-48-4-7 (1247) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE I : A : M 35-48-4-11(a) (906) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH/SALVIA 16-42-19-13 (1309) HEALTH- POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR 35-48-4-6 (75) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Gabriel Felix, Carlos
Booking #:	115141
Release Date:	11-08-2025 – 1:53 pm
Booking Date:	11-08-2025 – 5:20 am
Charges:	9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond:	$355
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Fox, Cheryl H
Booking #:	115122
Release Date:	11-08-2025 – 10:08 am
Booking Date:	11-03-2025 – 10:29 am
Charges:	9-30-5-1(a) (106) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond:	Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Carletta Jo McKinney, age 74 of Salem

November 9, 2025

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Carletta Jo McKinney, age 74 of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, in her residence.

Born October 18, 1951 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. Benham and Jessie L. (Wilson) Benham.

She was an employee of GKN, Ace Hardware and Fishers before retiring.

She had been a life resident of Washington County and graduated from Salem High School. She enjoyed walking her dog Betsy, hanging out with her Grand-niece Maddie Elliott and enjoyed reading in her free time.

She married Darrell A. McKinney, who passed away May 24, 2012.

Survivors include: Brother: Robert Hall of California; Brother: Tim Benham of Georgetown, Indiana; Sister: Lawanna (Steve) Schneck of Little York, Indiana; Nephew: Jeff (Paula) Elliot of Scottsburg, Indiana; Nephew: John Godfrey; Nephew: Scott Benham; Nephew: Jeremy Elliot; Nephew: Chuck Godfrey; Niece: Allison Leigh; Niece: Erika Benham; Niece: Katie Benham; Niece: Nova Hall; Stepson: Darren McKinney; Stepdaughter: Keely Harlen; Stepdaughter: Kelly McKinney and Stepdaughter: Abby McKinney.

She was preceded in death by: Sister Shirley Ann Godfrey and brothers: Byron and Larry Benham and Doug Hall.

Interment at Livonia Cemetery.

Rhonda Stokely, age 65, of Salem

November 8, 2025

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Rhonda Stokely, age 65, of Salem, passed away Friday, November 7 at Salem Crossing.

Rhonda was born March 19, 1960, in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of Gordon and Erika Weltz Stokley.

Rhonda is survived by a sister: Sandra Houchen (Douglas) of Fredericksburg, Indiana, a step-brother: Wayne Bice of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a step-sister: Beverly Ladner of Mont Eagle, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation was chosen and Rhonda will be laid to rest in Edgar Cemetery, Silas, Alabama.

Lynn Maudlin, age 57, of Pekin

November 8, 2025

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Lynn Maudlin, age 57, of Pekin, passed away Thursday, November 6 at Hillcrest Village.

Mrs. Maudlin was born September 8, 1968, in West Virginia, the daughter of Bertie and Thelma Bailey Butcher. She was a receptionist for New Horizon Physical Therapy and formerly ran an in-home daycare for several years. Lynn was a member of Galena Church of Christ.

On June 23, 1990, Lynn married Mark Maudlin. She is survived by her husband, Mark, of Pekin, a son: Logan Maudlin (Aubrey) and their soon to be born son, of Sheridan, Indiana, her parents: Bertie and Thelma Butcher of Indianapolis, a brother-in-law: Timothy Maudlin (Mary Beth) and their sons: Jonathan Maudlin and Andrew Maudlin. She is also survived by a sister-in-law: Rhonda Higginbotham (Trent) and their daughters: Amber Shackelford and Courtney Spriggs (Zachary), two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1PM at Weathers Funeral Home with Brian Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 PM and Tuesday from Noon-1PM at Weathers Funeral Home.

Terry Brooks, age 72 of Pekin

November 8, 2025

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Terry Brooks, age 72 of Pekin, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in his home. Born July 3,1953, in Corbin, Kentucky, he was the son of Charles Brooks, Sr. and Louise (Payne) Brooks. For much of his life, Terry was a resident of Washington County and retired from GKN in 2005. He was also proud of his work as an electrician and was always ready to help family and friends using his experience. Terry cherished time spent with his family and was lovingly known to his grandchildren as ‘Pappy’ or ‘Happy’. He was known for being an avid fan of Star Trek and could usually be found watching episodes on repeat.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Laura L. (Dowdle) Brooks; his daughters, Heather (David) Jacobi and Tara (Ben) Miller; his brothers, Wayne (Linda) Brooks and Jerry (Jessie) Brooks; his grandchildren, Mitchell (Holly) Marlman, Hailey (Kyle) Jackson, Jaxon (Destiny) Blake, Heidi Smallwood, Cami Smallwood, and Jack Miller; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his children, Nathan Blake and Kara Brooks; and his sisters, Phyllis Brooks and Joyce Brooks-Gambrel.

Visitation for Terry Brooks will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at Dawalt Funeral Home, located at 204 E. Market Street, Salem, Indiana 47167.

Interment will take place privately at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana.