Lane closures begin Sunday on I-65 SB at Columbus
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Force Construction plans to close lanes on I-65 SB starting Sunday evening for concrete patching and bridge work over S.R. 46 in Columbus. The work is part of the $65 million added travel lanes project that began last year.
The left lane of southbound I-65 is scheduled to close starting around 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, to allow crews to complete patching and apply a polymeric overlay to the I-65 bridge over S.R. 46 (between MM 68 and MM 69).
The left lane is expected to remain closed through Tuesday, September 13. Once the left lane reopens, the closure will move to the right lane of I-65 SB for patching and overlay work to occur.
The right lane is expected to reopen the morning of Friday, September 16, weather permitting. Ramps at the S.R. 46 interchange will remain open.
The same type of work will also take place on northbound I-65, in addition to patching on the ramps to and from S.R. 46, and repairs to the beams and arch on the bridge. The schedule for work on northbound lanes will be announced.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution when traveling through construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Impaired Driver Arrested in School Zone
Wednesday afternoon, September 7, at approximately 2:18 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Brayden Angermeier was patrolling the school zone at Pike Central High-Middle School when he observed the driver of a 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck disregard the stop sign on SR 61 at SR 56.
The driver was stopped and identified as Anna Watson, 37, of Winslow.
Watson displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests.
Watson was transported to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington where further investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, benzodiazepine, and methamphetamine.
Watson was arrested and taken to the Pike County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
She was charged with:
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Trooper Brayden Angermeier, Indiana State Police
Arizona Juvenile Arrested after making Threat toward Mt. Vernon Senior High School
Wednesday morning, September 7, Mt. Vernon Police and Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation after a threatening text message was sent to a Mt. Vernon Senior High School student.
The message was sent through an app that disguises the true sender. The message alleged a shooting was going to occur the following day at Mt. Vernon Senior High School.
During the investigation, officers were able to identify the sender as a 15-year-old male from Mesa, AZ.
The teen had previously attended Mt. Vernon Senior High School and knew the student the message was sent to.
Indiana State Police and Mt. Vernon Police collaborated with Mesa Police and were able to locate the teen.
During the investigation, it was revealed the teen made the alleged threat using the text app.
The 15-year-old was arrested for Interfering with an Educational Institution, a Level 6 Felony and for Threatening and Intimidating, a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
The juvenile is currently in custody in a juvenile detention center in Phoenix, AZ.
All threats toward students, staff, and schools are taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated.
It is also important to remind students and parents to immediately report threats to police or school administrators.
Investigating Officers: Detective Deig, Detective Walden, Sergeant Chandler, Indiana State Police
Detective Ben Boehleber and Captain Korben Sellers, Mt. Vernon Police
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Harrison County Inmate Roster – 9-8-22
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- Hold Only
Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to avoid scammers’ penalties as football season kicks off
Attorney General Todd Rokita reminds Hoosiers to take steps to avoid scammers’ penalties during football season. Whether your team is at the college level or professional, be mindful of fake tickets and trick parking.
“Fall is just around the corner and that means football season is back. I encourage Hoosiers to be cautious before making any snap decisions to buy tickets or pay for parking,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Don’t allow scammers to ruin your weekend or your team spirit. If you believe you’ve fallen victim to any type of scam, please contact my office to file a complaint.”
During large sporting events, con artists are exceptionally prevalent and can fool even the most experienced fans. Scammers take advantage of fans by selling fake, duplicated, or nonexistent tickets. The most important thing to remember is if the deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Attorney General Rokita offers the following tips to avoid scams to make sure you don’t get tackled by fraudsters this season:
- Research the seller or broker with the Better Business Bureau and check membership in the National Association of Ticket Brokers.
- Know the refund policy. You should only purchase tickets from a ticket reseller that provides clear details about the terms of the transaction.
- Use payment methods that come with protection. Always use a credit card so you may have some recourse if the tickets are not as promised.
- Avoid brokers or resellers that require you to pay with cryptocurrency.
- Get email confirmations or a receipt for all reservations and tickets.
- Check the seats before purchasing. Ask for section, row, and seat numbers to avoid obstructed views and purchasing tickets that do not exist.
- Slow down! If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Refuse to be rushed. Scam artists often try to hurry prospective buyers into deciding.
The best way to kick off the season is to be alert.
Don’t feel obligated to be the MVP and handle the scammers yourself. Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office regarding any suspected scams or scam attempts. You can file a complaint online by visiting indianaconsumer.com or by calling 800-382-5516.
Paoli Man Found Dead Near Tractor Supply
September 6, 2022, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Jasper Post began conducting a death investigation after an adult male was found dead in Paoli near the Tractor Supply store.
At approximately 7:30 am yesterday, the Paoli Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive male near the Tractor Supply Store, 889 North Gospel Street Paoli, IN.
Officers responded and located the man laying along the north side of the building.
The Indiana State Police were asked to lead the investigation.
The Paoli Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Orange County EMS and the Paoli Fire Department assisted at the scene.
The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine the cause of death. The deceased has been identified as, Joshua Wade, 38, of Paoli. His family has been notified.
Indiana State Police Detectives are being assisted in the ongoing investigation by the Paoli Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Sellersburg Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash on I-65
A 41-year-old woman from Sellersburg was killed when the car she was driving overturned after colliding with the rear of a northbound semi-truck in northern Scott County.
Around 1:15 Wednesday morning, the Scott County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance with a two-vehicle crash on I-65 northbound near the 32 mile marker.
Initial information indicated that a red 2017 Ford Escape, driven by Renee M. Smith, 41, of Sellersburg, Indiana, had collided with the rear of a northbound semi-truck and trailer before overturning.
Responding units immediately called for a medical helicopter to respond to the scene.
Tragically, however, Renee Smith died at the scene.
The driver of the northbound semi was not injured in the crash.
This crash is still under investigation, and the cause of the crash is yet to be determined.
The family of the deceased has been notified.
Assisting agencies in the crash include the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, the Scottsburg Police Department, Scott County EMS and Fire, the Scott County Coroner, and the Indiana Department of Transportation.
