Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning incident that occurred Sunday morning near Lexington in a private pond.

Recovery of the body of Mark D. Lyon, 37, of Scottsburg was made at 7:13 a.m.

At 1:44 a.m., dispatchers took a call of a possible drowning in the 4200 block of South Pleasant Ridge Road in Lexington. Lyon and his son were fishing from a small boat when it overturned, tossing both into the water. Lyon was not wearing a life jacket when the incident occurred.

Responders using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and side scan sonar found the body, and  DNR Law Enforcement public safety divers made the recovery.

The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be provided once it becomes available.

Assisting on the scene were units from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Scottsburg Fire Department, Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, Scott County EMS, and the Scott County Coroner.                                                                                                                         

Indiana Conservation Officers urge everyone to wear a lifejacket when around water, especially if swimming ability and environmental/water conditions are questionable.

Louisville Police arrested 33-year-old Michael Hurley of Lexington, Indiana in connection with a crash that has killed the father of 2023 Iowa Women’s basketball commit Ava Jones of Kansas and sent her and her mother to the hospital. 

Ava Jones, her parents, Amy and Trey Jones, and her younger brother were struck by a car while visiting Louisville for the Run 4 Roses Classic, a tournament held at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Ava and her parents were taken to University of Louisville Hospital, while her younger brother was treated for “minor injuries” at Norton Children’s Hospital, Louisville Police spokesperson Beth Ruoff said. 

As of Friday afternoon, University of Louisville Hospital said Ava and Amy Jones remain in critical condition.

After Trey Jones’ death, police said the Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office charged Hurley with one count of murder in addition to earlier charges: four counts of first-degree assault, driving under the influence and a license possession violation.

Hurley’s arrest citation says he was turning left off Market to head north on Second when his car left the road and hit the four pedestrians.

Alcohol was not listed as a factor in the crash, but LMPD said Hurley told officers he had taken hydrocodone and was “so tired that he could not make the turn.”

Hurley pleaded not guilty to his earlier charges Wednesday during an arraignment hearing and had his bond set at $500,000. A public defender was appointed to represent him.

The father of 2023 Iowa Women’s basketball commit Ava Jones of Kansas has died after he and his family were hit by a carTuesday evening while walking in downtown Louisville. 

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said 42-year-old William “Trey” Arthur Jones III died Thursday from injuries sustained from the crash, which occurred about 8 p.m. Tuesday at Second and Market streets.

The Jones family is from Nickerson, Kansas, a town of nearly 1,000 residents that is roughly 60 miles northwest of Wichita.

Trey Jones taught woodworking at Nickerson High School and was its head track and field coach. His wife is the assistant superintendent for Nickerson USD 309.

The No. 83 girls basketball prospect in the country on ESPNW’s 2023 class rankings, Ava Jones committed to Iowa on Sunday, July 3rd. 

As a junior this past season at Nickerson High School, the 6-foot-2 forward averaged 20.8 points, 15.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game while helping her team finish fourth in the Kansas Class 3A state tournament. 

She is also a member of the Panthers’ track and field and volleyball teams. 

A Go Fund Me page has been set up by Natalie Martin of Nickerson, Kansas and it’s been shared by Hawkeye coaches and we have the link below.

So far, the page has raised almost $53,000 dollars in just over a day–and it continues to climb by the hour.

If you would like to donate to help Ava, her mother Amy, and the Jones family with their medical expenses, click here: Go Fund Me.

Investigators with the Indiana State Police (ISP) in Sellersburg arrested an Austin, Indiana man Monday on several counts of child molestation and other felony charges. 

On June 13, 2022, ISP Trooper Christopher Rainey began an initial investigation into allegations of possible Child Molesting after the mother of the victim contacted authorities.

The mother stated the victim was a child under the age of 14. After the initial allegations, Detective Matt Busick continued the investigation with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Child Services.

As a result of the investigation, Detective Busick discovered that the alleged molestations occurred multiple times between January and June of this year.

Detective Busick also found that the suspect, 49-year-old Tyson Myers, left his place of work after hearing the mother had contacted police and that Tyson then fled the area.

After leaving, Tyson Myers did not return to work or to his current home in Austin.  

As the investigation continued, Detective Busick obtained an arrest warrant and began a search for Myers. 

On Monday, Detective Matt Busick found Tyson Myers hiding at a rural Jackson County, Indiana residence. 

Myers was taken into custody and transported to the Scott County Jail without further incident.

Tyson Myers is currently charged with the following:  

• Four counts of Child Molesting with a Child Under 14 – Level 1 Felony. 
• Three counts of Child Molesting with a Child Under 14 -Level 4 Felony
• One Count of Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors – Level 6 Felony

Detective Busick was assisted by Trooper Christopher Rainey and Deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.