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Underwood Man Arrested for Battering Son

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Police arrested an Underwood man after his 4-year-old son was taken to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville with “serious and suspicious” injuries, according to a release from Indiana State Police.

Christopher A. Bruck, 27, of 22146 Campbell Street in Underwood, IN was charged with Aggravated Battery, Level 3 Felony and Neglect of Dependent Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Level 3 Felony.

 

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Saturday evening, Detective Raichel Abbott and Detective David Mitchell from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg were sent to the Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY to investigate serious and suspicious injuries to a four year old male child from Underwood.

The child had been transferred to Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY from the Scott County Hospital located in Scott County, IN.

A doctor at the Scott County Hospital contacted the Indiana State Police after seeing the child and suspecting possible injuries from child abuse.

While at the Kosair Children’s Hospital, Detective’s Abbott and Mitchell interviewed the father of the child, Bruck.

While talking to Bruck it was learned that he became upset at the four year old child and struck him.

After the incident on Saturday, Scott County E.M.S. was called to the address in Underwood and transported the child to the Scott County Hospital for treatment.

After speaking to Bruck, the son was transported back to Indiana where he was arrested and incarcerated at the Clark County Jail.

This investigation is continuing.

Tell City Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute with Shots Fired

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A domestic disturbance that involved shots fired ended with a Tell City man going to jail.

Around 3:20 P.M. Central Time, Tell City 911 received an emergency call from 8520 Aster Road, which is about 1.5 miles east of Tell City. The caller informed dispatchers that Christopher Ray Salter, 35, Tell City, had fired a 12 gauge shotgun in the direction of a female and two males.

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After arriving on scene, officers learned that earlier in the day, Salter had been in a physical domestic dispute, in which he had shoved a female against a refrigerator and out the door. The female later returned with her father and uncle to pick up clothing and other personal items.

After they arrived, Salter came outside and again became involved in an altercation, this time with all three people. A short time later, Salter went back inside, retrieved the shotgun, and threatened all three, insisting that they get off of his property. Salter then fired a round into the left rear tire of the female’s father’s van, while all three were standing next to the vehicle.

Salter was taken into custody without further incident and was transported to the Perry County Jail. The Tell City Police Department worked with the State Police during the investigation.

Sellersburg Man Arrested on Murder Warrant With Guns

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A Sellersburg man was arrested early Friday morning after the Indiana State Police spotted a vehicle the suspect was known to be driving.

William E. Crockett, 53, of Teakwood Landing Drive in Sellersburg was arrested on a warrant from Louisville Metro Police and also charged with possession of firearms without a license. He was booked into the Clark County Jail.

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At approximately 12:52 am, Trooper John Cain spotted a vehicle that matched the description of Crockett’s vehicle was allegedly driving, a 2011 Infiniti passenger car.

The Louisville Metro Police Department put out a B.O.L.O., (be on the lookout), for Crockett, and wanted to talk to him about a Murder case in the City of Louisville, KY.

Trooper Cain made a traffic stop on the vehicle at U.S. #31 north of Cooper’s Lane in Clarksville. During the traffic stop Cain noticed four handguns in plain view inside of William Crockett’s car.

Crockett was detained and later incarcerated at the Clark County Jail on charges of Possession of a Firearm without a Firearms License.

The Louisville Metro Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the charge of Murder on William Crockett. It was served by Trooper John Cain and William Crockett is being held at the Clark County Jail until extradition to Kentucky.

The Jeffersonville City Police and Clarksville Town Police assisted in this investigation.

All Subjects are Innocent until and unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

DOT Preparing for Wintery Mix

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Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors are closely monitoring local forecasts for a weekend storm system that could bring periods of rain, freezing rain and snow. INDOT will deploy its yellow salt trucks ahead of any predicted accumulation on Indiana’s interstates, U.S. highways and state routes.wintry-mix

INDOT will adjust its call out of manpower, trucks and materials as appropriate to address changes in forecasted and observed road conditions. Trained INDOT employees are on call to staff plow trucks around the clock with alternating 12- to 16-hour shifts.

Watch for ice

“Black ice” or “slick spots” brought about from freezing rain and frost can be difficult for drivers to distinguish from dry pavement. Even four-wheel-drive vehicles and large trucks are no match if all tires are on ice.

A few degrees can mean the difference between rain, ice or snow, so freezing rain can also be difficult for forecasters to pinpoint far in advance. INDOT maintenance supervisors use our statewide network of road and bridge pavement sensors and reports from law enforcement and the public to supplement local weather forecasts.

If the forecast indicates frost or other freezing weather, INDOT sprays a salt-water mixture to pre-treat bridges, which are likely to freeze first. If a storm is predicted to lead off with rain, salt trucks pre-treat our roads just before pavement temperatures fall below freezing and the snow and ice begin to accumulate.

There are several steps that drivers can take to minimize the risk of losing control on icy roads:

  • Consult hourly weather forecasts and schedule high-speed and long-distance trips during the warmer hours of the day. This will help save the extra time needed to slow down and drive according to the conditions.
  • Know before you go by checking local road and bridge pavement sensors at http://rwis.in.gov and the red-yellow-green traffic speeds on your map app orhttp://indot.carsprogram.org.
  • Monitor current air temperatures and slow down if conditions are near or below freezing. Watch how salt trucks, emergency vehicles and other drivers are responding to the weather.
  • Apply anti-lock brakes firmly when encountering ice. Pump brakes that are not anti-lock. Do not overcorrect with steering.

For social media updates, find the INDOT Facebook and Twitter pages for your regional district at: www.in.gov/indot/3074.htm

Orleans to Celebrate 200 Years in 2015

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The small, quaint little town of Historic Orleans, Indiana turns 200 years old next year.  This milestone will be celebrated with special events throughout the year, so mark your calendars and plan to come be a part of the year-long birthday celebration!

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The birthday celebration kicks off March 11th with birthday cake and the unveiling of a special commemorative postmark by the United States Postal Service.

The town’s annual Dogwood Festival held in late April and early May will also carry out the 200th Birthday theme.

A Bicentennial Birthday celebration will be held July 3-5 at historic Congress Square (town park square) celebrating the 200th birthday of Orleans. Planned events include the premiere of a new historical documentary highlighting 200 years of history, barbeque, car show, parade, ice cream social, live entertainment, fireworks & more.

Numerous other commemorative types of events are also planned throughout the calendar year.

Collectible lapel pins, coins, posters and other items will be available for purchase at the Orleans Town Hall and other various Orleans locations throughout the year.  For more information on Orleans’ Bicentennial Celebration visit www.orleans200.org or call the Orleans Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 812 865 9930.

Caller ID Advanced-Fee Loan Scheme

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The Better Business Bureau Serving Central Indiana is aware of another round of “spoofing” incidents offering easy loans.

Caller ID spoofing is when a schemer calls consumers and deliberately falsifies the telephone number and/or name displayed on the Caller ID to disguise the identity of the calling party.

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The most recent incidents of Caller ID spoofing that have been reported to BBB® Serving Central Indiana involves a company using an Indianapolis business and phone number offering advance-fee loans.

Typically, a consumer is called and told they are preapproved for a loan ― but you must pay first. The “company” requests the first month’s payment be sent to them, many times via MoneyPak or Western Union, to secure the loan. However, these loans are not a legitimate credit offer and once the money is sent, it is nearly impossible for the consumer to recoup their money.

BBB urges consumers to be cautious anytime they are contacted by phone with offers of credit, even when it appears the call is coming from a legitimate lender. Consider it a red flag if someone guarantees or offers a loan or other form of credit without knowing your credit history. If you’re asked to pay before you receive the loan funds, hang up the phone.

If you have questions about a company or want to know more about the legitimacy of a call you received call BBB Serving Central Indiana at (866) 463-9222.

Black Ice Crash Kills French Lick Man This Morning

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A French Lick, Indiana man is dead this morning after a single vehicle crash in northern Dubois County.

Dead is Ronald L. Garrison, 65, 10632 West County Road 50 South, French Lick.

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Around 5:03 this morning, Garrison was traveling westbound on State Road 56 near State Road 545.

About one quarter of a mile west of SR 545, Garrison began to slide on black ice and lost control of his maroon 2007 Dodge Ram truck. Garrison’s truck slid off of the north side of the roadway and began rolling. The truck eventually came to rest after slamming into an embankment.

Garrison was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dubois County Coroner’s Office. He was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The Indiana State Police was assisted at the scene by the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, Dubois Fire Department, Memorial Hospital EMS, and the Dubois County Coroner’s Office.

Cockerill Announces Run for Salem Mayor

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Washington County Assessor Jason Cockerill made his first official public announcement on WSLM’s Coffee Club this morning that he intends to file to run as a Republican candidate for the Mayor of the City of Salem in the upcoming primary election.

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Mayor David Bower is the current City of Salem Mayor. His second term of office will expire at the end of this year. He has indicated during his run for Sheriff this past year that he would not seek a another term as Mayor.

Cockerill said Salem was going to face a lot of changes in the coming year. “Mayor Bower has done a lot of positive things,” Cockerill said. ” The city is in a good spot…better than it was 12 years ago. Mayor Bower stated he was only going to serve two terms. I want to be a proactive mayor and see things Mayor Bower has done move forward.”

Cockerill said he wanted to run for Mayor because of his love for Salem and his proven leadership in the assessor’s office.

“First and foremost, I love being county assessor,” Cockerill said, who was named Indiana Assessor of the Year in 2013. “I enjoy it. The thing is…I’ve always had the outlook that I didn’t want to be a placeholder. I want to be in a position where I can make a difference. The city has always held a special place for me.”

The first day to file is coming up on Wednesday, January 7 and the last day to file to seek party nomination is Noon on February 6.

Other City of Salem positions up for election will be clerk/treasurer and all five seats on the city council in the election to take place on Tuesday, May 5.

 

Swap Shop Podcast 12-31-2014

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Temple and Temple win $4.2 million bid to reconstruct East SR 56

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This morning (Wednesday) Temple and Temple was awarded a $4.2 million bid to reconstruct State Road 56 from High Street in Salem east towards Heritage Chapel Road, according to an Indiana Department of Transportation spokesperson.

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The widening of State Road 56 by the Seymour District of the INDOT  is part of a larger project to prepare the area for the construction of the largest Wal-Mart Super Center in the Kentuckiana area.

Temple’s was among the four bids received on December 10.

Harry Maginity of INDOT said the other three bidders were “major players in the Southern Indiana area and all bids were fairly close.”

The work will begin in Spring 2015 as weather permits.

The Salem portion of this project is a complete reconstruction of the highway—including new sidewalks, curb ramps, retaining walls and storm sewer system.

The rural Washington County scope of this construction calls for repairing and resurfacing S.R. 56—including shoulder widening, building passing blisters and replacement of a small drainage structures.

Temple and Temple is a major part on the Wal-Mart project in general, having purchased 217.4 acres of the Day Farm where the retail development will be built as well as handling the road work — both for the City of Salem and the State. The excavating and paving business won the bid earlier this year to handle the move of city utilities, which is currently underway along SR 56.

Jason Uhl of Temple and Temple is the local construction manager of the project, which will move city water and sewer pipes from the state right of way.

“INDOT is the driving factor in doing the project. Their road widening project that will start next spring,” said Mark Sullivan, Project Manager with Midwestern Engineering, the city’s contracted engineer on the project. “Water, sewer, natural gas…any utilities in the way are being moved back out of the way. INDOT has bought a wider right of way. Each utility is doing the contract to move the items…Temple and Temple [was] hired by the City of Salem….Salem is paying a percentage…a small percentage…INDOT is paying a larger part of that.”

According to Sullivan, that work will be completed in the spring so the larger road project can begin.

Once the SR 56 reconstruction project is complete, the Wal-Mart project is expected to begin.

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