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Nightly lane closures planned on I-65 for patching work between Henryville and Scottsburg

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Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin patching work on I-65 between S.R. 160 and S.R. 56 starting next week. Nightly lane closures will take place from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., beginning on or after Monday, August 28, while patching work is in progress.

Maintenance crews will first conduct deep patching work on the I-65 southbound driving lane near mile marker 21.5 (north of S.R. 160). Maintenance crews will then complete permanent shallow patching along the I-65 northbound driving lane near mile marker 25.5 (south of S.R. 56). Patching work is expected to be complete on or after Wednesday, August 30, weather permitting.

The overnight lane closures are currently scheduled as follows:

  • Monday, August 28 – Tuesday, August 29: I-65 southbound righthand driving lane (near mile marker 21.5)
  • Tuesday, August 29 – Wednesday, August 30: I-65 northbound righthand driving lane (near mile marker 25.5)

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 8-27-23

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Media Arrest Report

Scott County Inmate Roster – 8-27-23

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
JACKSON, CAROLINE
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2023-000719
Booking Date:
08-25-2023 – 5:26 pm
Charges:
IC 35-42-2-1.3(a)MA ~ DOMESTIC BATTERY
IC 35-45-1-3(A)MB ~ DISORDERLY CONDUCT

 
Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
DEATON, WILLIAM
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2023-000442
Release Date:
08-25-2023 – 8:46 pm
Booking Date:
06-10-2023 – 11:15 pm
Charges:
IC 35-44.1-2-9(FL6) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR — IF CHARGE WAS A FELONY

LAWSON, MATTHEW
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2023-000536
Release Date:
08-25-2023 – 11:47 am
Booking Date:
07-02-2023 – 1:31 am
Charges:
IC 35-48-4-13(A)MB ~ VISITING A COMMON NUISANCE
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
IC 35-48-4-8.3(A)MA ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT ~ OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 8-27-23

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Campbell, Justin A
Booking #: 110691
Booking Date: 08-27-2023 – 5:13 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
9-30-5-2(b) (107) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
Bond: $705
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Fear, Devin R
Booking #: 110690
Booking Date: 08-27-2023 – 4:59 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $355
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Martin, Christina L
Booking #: 110689
Booking Date: 08-27-2023 – 12:08 am
Charges: 35-43-4-2 (528) THEFT
Bond: Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Arturo Diaz, Victor
Booking #: 110688
Booking Date: 08-27-2023 – 12:04 am
Charges: 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
9-30-5-2(b) (107) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED- ENDANGERMENT
9-30-5-1(b) A-Misd (1040) Operating A Vehicle With An Ace Of .15 Or More
Bond: $705
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Mellencamp, Michael E
Booking #: 110687
Booking Date: 08-26-2023 – 6:13 pm
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: Bond Pending or No Bond Required
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Ball, Chamber D
Booking #: 110684
Release Date: 08-26-2023 – 9:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-25-2023 – 9:29 pm
Charges: 35-42-2-1.3(a) (999) DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
Bond: $1505
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Gellhouse, Takeasha D
Booking #: 110673
Release Date: 08-26-2023 – 9:38 am
Booking Date: 08-24-2023 – 2:54 pm
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $355
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Washington County Inmate Roster – 8-27-23

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Washington County Sheriff’s Department

August 27

Kayla Marie Craven, 35, Salem

  • Serve Time

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

August 25

Brandon Earl GoFourth, 37, Salem

  • Domestic Battery

Andrew D. Bobo, 47, Salem

  • Failure to appear on felony charge
  • Writ Of Body Attachment

Hannah R. Callahan, 33, Lexington, Ky

  • False informing
  • Theft – at least $750 but less than $50000 value or property is firearm or prior theft or criminal conversion conviction
  • Unlawful use of a police radio

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

August 25

Joseph Dennis McGaughey, 36, Fredericksburg

  • Charges Pending

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

August 24

Andrew Daniel Speer, 56, Orleans

  • Violation of Veterans Court

City of Salem Police Department

August 24

Chance Sanford Adkins, 22, Campbellsburg, IN

  • Criminal Mischief loss at least $750 but less than $50000

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

August 24

Russell I Harden, Jr, 55, Salem

  • Serve Time

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

August 22

Brian Axl Massie, 33, Linton, IN

  • Violation of Probation/Revoke Suspended Sentence

Richard Dixon, age 73 of Salem

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Richard Dixon, age 73 of Salem, Indiana passed away Friday, August 25,
2023 at 11:41 am, in his residence.

Born September 20, 1949 in Jamestown, Kentucky, he was the son of the
late Reynolds Dixon and Ada L. (Stephens) Dixon.

Life resident of Washington County and on 12/09/1977 he married Terry D.
(Costin) Dixon.

He was retired from The Salem Fire Department after 20+ years and was a
volunteer before joining the Department full time. He also drove for the
Amish community in retirement.

Survivors include:
Wife: Terry D. (Costin) Dixon
Son: Duane K. (Lana) Hamilton of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Ginger Butler of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Kerri (Chuck) Williams of Salem, Indiana;
Daughter: Tabi Wooten of Crothersville, Indiana;
Brother: Homer Dixon of Louisville, Kentucky.

3 granddaughters: Paige Devliegher (Alex), Natasha Butler, Kelli Longwell
3 grandsons: Nathan Williams (Ashley), Dylan Williams, Blake Wright
great grandchildren: Easton and Cole Williams, Jayce Longwell and Jarvis
Motley.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Bailey Layne Hamilton.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Matt
Gorman officiating. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery Salem, Indiana.
Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Monday and 9 to 11 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

The Family Requests Donations to:
Bailey’s Fund at the
Washington County Community Foundation
1707 North Shelby St.
Salem, Indiana 47167

Robert C. Lyles, age 93 of Salem

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Robert C. Lyles, age 93 of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023,
in his residence.

Born December 7, 1929 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late
Charles E. and Esther (Thompson) Lyles.

He was retired farmer and co-owner of Day & Lyles Auction Service. He
was a member of the Canton Christian Church, had been a life resident of
Washington County, was a 1949 graduate of Salem High School and a member
of the American Quarter Horse Association.

On December 17, 1950 he married N. Lounell (Spurgeon) Lyles, who passed
away February 12, 2013. On October 23, 2018, he married Margaret
(Fordyce) Lyles, who survives.

Also surviving are: Sister: Roslyn Spurgeon of Salem; Grandchildren:
Josh Hogan, Tara Lewellen, Clayton Hogan and Kati Hogan and Great
Grandchildren: Dylan Hogan, Ella Lewellen, Neva Lewellen, Corbin Hogan,
Natalee Troutman, Dalton Troutman and Elizabeth Troutman.

He was preceded in death by 1 daughter (Sherry Hogan) and 2 sisters.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday September 1, 2023 at Dawalt Funeral
Home, followed by interment in Winslow Cemetery.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Thursday August 31, 2023 and 9 am until the time
of the services on Friday.

Memorial Contributions to:
Winslow Cemetery
C/O Lesle Leis
912 North Main Street
Salem, Indiana 47167

ISP Investigating Fatal Crash on West Street in New Albany

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The Indiana State Police is investigating a crash that occurred early Friday morning. At approximately 5:51 am, New Albany Police Department responded to the intersection of West Street and Albany Street for a pedestrian that was deceased in the roadway.

Officers with New Albany Police Department contacted the Indiana State Police for the investigation.

A preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detectives and a Crash reconstructionist were able to determine that Jennifer Yatalese, 42, of New Albany was struck by a Hyundai passenger car.

The Floyd County Coroner pronounced Yatalese deceased at the scene. Drug and alcohol tests were administered to the driver of the Hyundai.

This case will be forwarded to the Floyd County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Drugs and alcohol were not believed to be a factor in this crash.

Assisting Agencies – New Albany Police Department, Floyd County Coroner, Ameri Pro-Health EMS, and New Albany Fire Department.

Micheal Todd Chastain, age 45 of Salem

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Micheal Todd Chastain, age 45 of Salem, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Born February 16, 1978 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, he was the son of the late Ronald Lee Chastain Sr. and Vickie Sue (Pendygraft) Chastain.

He had been a life resident of Washington County and attended West Washington High School.

He was a self-employed Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder and Fabricator and Power House Maintenance Operator

Survivors include:  Son Caleb Hart of Salem;  Daughter: Shelby Wells of Salem;  2 Brothers: Joey and Roger Keith Chastain, both of Salem and the Mothers of his children: Debbie Wells and Sarah Ponsford, both of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his father: Ronald Chastain Sr., mother and step-father: Vickie Sue and Boyd Underwood and brother, Ronald Chastain Jr.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home, followed by interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Sunday and 11 am until the time of the service on Monday.

 

Salem Man Killed Last Night on Organ Springs Road

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A Salem man was pronounced dead last night after being shot and taken to St. Vincent Hospital in Salem. 

Dead is Michael T. Chastain of Salem. Police did not release his age or address. 

According to Indiana State Police detectives, at approximately 6:32 PM on Monday, Washington County 911 received a phone call regarding a shooting at 7783 S. Organ Springs Road in Salem. 

Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded and found that Chastain had been shot in the front yard of that address. 

The investigation yielded that Chastain showed up at that address and drove through the front yard. 

He ultimately exited his vehicle and grabbed the homeowner and forced him to the ground. 

Police did not provide the names of the homeowners. 

Chastain then pulled a weapon and pointed it at the homeowner’s head. 

The homeowner’s wife noticed this from inside the residence.  She then grabbed her handgun and exited the house and ultimately shot Chastain. 

Chastain was transported to St. Vincent Hospital in Salem where he was pronounced dead.

Chastain’s family has been notified.

Leading Agency – Indiana State Police

Lead Officer – Master Trooper Detective Travis Baker

Assisting Agencies – Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County EMS, and Washington County Coroner’s Office

This case will ultimately be turned over to the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office.