John D. Lamb, age 73 of Salem
John D. Lamb, age 73 of Salem, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 in the U of L Hospital Louisville.
Born December 1, 1948 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Albert Edward and Edna Lucille (Spurgeon) Lamb.
He was a retired Captain with the Salem Fire Department, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Coast Guard.
On September 21, 1984 he married Sharon K. (Locke) Lamb, who survives.
Also surviving are: Stepson: Paul Blankenship of Boise, Idaho, Sister: Carol Cashon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and 1 step grandson.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Terry Dean and Darrell Lamb and 1 sister, Marsha Diane Lamb.
Cremation was chosen with burial and service at a later date
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions to:
Washington County Humane Society / Salem Animal Shelter
204 Joseph Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
https://humanesocietysalemin.o
James Wilbur Snelling, 82, of Jeffersonville
James Wilbur Snelling, 82, of Jeffersonville, passed away at 11:10 PM on December 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by many family, friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
He was born April 3, 1939 in Jeffersonville, IN, the son of Reverend Graham and Margie Snelling.
He was married to Terry Lee (Coots) Snelling for over 65 years and she survives.
Jim was a Kentucky Colonel, a restauranteur, loved horses and horseback riding. He enjoyed retirement as a driver for John Jones Auto group. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and an avid John Wayne fan.
He is survived by his wife; one son, David Snelling; two daughters, Kim Baggerly and Renee Graves; eleven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy Joe and Ronnie and one son, Ricky Lee Snelling.
The graveside service will be on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Mt. Carmel cemetery in Orange County with Pastor Tim Reliford officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net
28-Year-Old Corydon Man arrested for Neglect of a Dependent and Battery
Indiana State Police arrested a Corydon man Thursday afternoon for Domestic Battery and Neglect of a Dependent in a case involving a nine-year-old child in his care.
Cody Byrn, 28, was arrested without incident and transported to the Harrison County Jail. Byrn is preliminarily charged with the following:
- Neglect of a Dependent resulting in Bodily Injury – Level 5 Felony
- Domestic Battery with Bodily Injury (person less than 14) – Level 5 Felony
- Battery (person less than 14) – Level 6 Felony
On November 29, 2021, The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) contacted Detective Chris Tucker with the Indiana State Police in Sellersburg regarding an allegation of child battery involving a nine-year-old child.
The child is usually in the care of a youth facility due to behavioral issues, however, he returned home for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The alleged incident occurred in Harrison County while the child was home.
On Monday, the 29th, workers at the facility observed injuries after the child returned to their care.
DCS then sought medical attention for the child and contacted ISP.
Detective Tucker immediately began an investigation which included numerous interviews with family, caregivers, and medical personnel.
DCS personnel and Detective Tucker also conducted a forensic interview with the child.
As a result of the investigation, Detective Tucker requested an arrest warrant for Byrn.
WALT BELL NAMED INDIANA OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Indiana head football coach Tom Allen announced the hiring of Walt Bell as the program’s offensive coordinator on Thursday afternoon. Bell will also coach the quarterbacks.
Bell served as the head coach at the University of Massachusetts for the last three seasons after five campaigns as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas State University (2014-15), the University of Maryland (2016-17), and Florida State University (2018).
“Walt checked all the boxes that we were looking for,” Allen said. “His experience, creativity, and leadership make him an ideal fit. I was looking for someone to be the leader of the offense and Walt will be that. We welcome him and his family to Bloomington.”
Bell brings 15 years of overall experience with additional stints at the University of North Carolina (2012-13), University of Southern Miss (2010-11), Oklahoma State University (2009), and the University of Memphis (2007-08).
“I’m incredibly excited to work for a man like Tom Allen” Bell said. “Everyone I’ve talked with has raved about Indiana, and I’m ready to start building relationships with our players and working with this staff. I’m really looking forward to coaching in the Big Ten again and can’t wait to get started.”
In his lone season in Tallahassee, FSU ranked second in the ACC and 28th nationally with 270.1 passing yards per game. Deondre Francois finished the year with 2,731 passing yards and 15 touchdowns.
Bell managed the Terrapins as they rotated through four quarterbacks due to injuries in 2017. Maryland was one of just two teams in the nation to win at least three games with three different starting QBs. Despite the injuries, Bell’s offense ranked in the Top-20 nationally for fewest turnovers (14), which shared a school record.
Big Ten Receiver of the Year D.J. Moore broke the program’s single-season mark with 80 receptions. Moore also led the league with 1,033 receiving yards, as he became the Terps third 1,000-yard receiver. The Carolina Panthers selected Moore with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
The previous season the Terrapins rushed for 2,594 yards, the school’s seventh 2,500-yard campaign and the first since 2003, and 26 rushing TDs, the program’s most in a decade. Perry Hills led the conference in completion percentage and was second in passing efficiency.
During Bell’s 26-game tenure at Arkansas State, the Red Wolves eclipsed 500 yards of total offense 11 times and 400 yards 18 times. The 2015 team sat 12th nationally averaging 40.0 points and totaled eight All-Sun Belt selections.
ASU set single-season school marks with 6,194 total yards, an average of 476.5 yards per game, 1,024 plays, 477 points, and 65 touchdowns in 2014. The team ranked 18th in the country in scoring (36.7), 20th in total offense, and 25th in rushing (216.4).
Bell oversaw the tight ends and was the recruiting coordinator in Chapel Hill. He was a part of an offense that broke 35 program records. The 2013 team averaged 432.4 total yards and 277.4 through the air.
In 2012, UNC won the ACC’s Coastal Division and closed 14th in the nation with 485.6 total yards. Bell helped pull in two recruiting classes that ranked in the ACC’s Top 5.
Tight end Eric Ebron, currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was picked 10th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Ebron twice earned All-ACC acclaim and was a first-team All-American in 2013 after he corralled an ACC tight end record 973 yards. He tripled his freshman year output and finished with 40 receptions for 625 yards in his first year under Bell’s tutelage.
Bell was an offensive graduate assistant in 2010 before he was promoted to wide receivers coach in 2011 at Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles won the 2011 Conference USA championship and the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl with a school-record 12 wins. Their offense ranked 14th nationally in scoring and 17th in total offense. Southern Miss racked up program records with 5,894 yards and 453.4 per game in 2010.
As a quality control coach in Stillwater, the Cowboys finished 9-4 and played in the Cotton Bowl. Bell began his career as a graduate assistant at Memphis, where he helped the Tigers to back-to-back bowl appearances.
A native of Dickson, Tenn., Bell was a four-year letterman at Middle Tennessee State University. He played wide receiver and earned two degrees, as he graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s in criminal justice administration and in 2006 with a master’s in sport management.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Memphis
2007-08: Graduate Assistant
Oklahoma State University
2009: Quality Control
University of Southern Miss
2010: Offensive Graduate Assistant
2011: Wide Receivers
University of North Carolina
2012-13: Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator
Arkansas State University
2014-15: Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
University of Maryland
2016-17: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Florida State University
2018: Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
University of Massachusetts
2019-21: Head Coach
BOWL EXPERIENCE
Middle Tennessee State University
2006: Motor City Bowl
University of Memphis
2007: New Orleans Bowl
2008: St. Petersburg Bowl
Oklahoma State University
2009: Cotton Bowl
University of Southern Miss
2010: Beef O’Brady Bowl
2011: Hawai’i Bowl
University of North Carolina
2013: Belk Bowl
Arkansas State University
2014: GoDaddy Bowl
2015: New Orleans Bowl
University of Maryland
2016: Quick Lane Bowl
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Middle Tennessee State University
2002-06: Wide Receiver
Cody Lane Brueche, 6, Brownsburg
Cody Lane Brueche passed away at the age of 6 years old on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
The family resides in Brownsburg, IN and were formerly of Salem.
He was a special little boy who touched the hearts of many with his beautiful smile and determination. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and an inspiration to many.
He is survived by his parents, Jamie and Christina Brueche; his older brother Ty; his paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Linda and Jerry Smith; his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Rejeanea and Lonnie Thompson; and his maternal great grandmother, Bonnie Jean Luger.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bruce Brueche, and maternal grandfather, Skip Lemaster.
Cody will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. with David Lewis and Sonny Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be held From 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Freetown Residents Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit
Monday afternoon two Freetown, Indiana residents were arrested on numerous charges following a vehicle pursuit that spanned three counties.
The incident began at approximately 3:00 pm when Trooper Randel Miller attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Nissan passenger car on I-65 Northbound near the 53 mile marker near Seymour in Jackson County.
The vehicle, being driven by Otha T. Bryant, age 38, Freetown, Indiana fled from Trooper Miller at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle exited I-65 at the 55 mile marker onto State Road 11 Northbound.
The vehicle traveled northbound into Bartholomew County before eventually traveling eastbound, crossing US 31, and entering Jennings County.
The vehicle traveled numerous county roads in the area, crossing US 31 two additional times.
During the pursuit, multiple troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, as well as officers from other area police departments assisted.
The vehicle eventually became disabled and came to a stop on County Road 1000 West in northwest Jennings County.
Bryant and a female passenger, Rachel V. Fagan, age 28, Freetown, Indiana were both taken into custody without further incident.
During a search of the vehicle, troopers located suspected methamphetamine.
Bryant was arrested on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement in a Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, Criminal Recklessness with a Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Driving While Suspended.
Fagan was arrested on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement in a Vehicle, and Possession of Methamphetamine. She also had a warrant from Washington County.
At the time of the incident, Bryant was also wanted on numerous warrants out of Jackson County, Indiana.
Both Bryant and Fagan were transported to the Jackson County Jail where they were incarcerated pending their initial appearances in court.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, and Jennings County Sheriff’s Department.
Mitchell Man Arrested for Dealing Methamphetamine
In October of 2021, the Indiana State Police received information that Nathan B. Anderson, 33 years old of Mitchell, was involved in dealing large quantities of methamphetamine in, and around, Lawrence County. The ISP Drug Enforcement Section and ISP Bloomington District ACES launched an investigation utilizing a variety of investigative techniques.
On October 21st, Troopers learned that Anderson was in possession of methamphetamine and was traveling to sell it. Trp. Chance Humphrey located Anderson operating a passenger car and conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of SR 37 and SR 60 West. During the stop, Trp. Humphrey asked Anderson to exit his vehicle. As Anderson exited, a baggie containing suspected methamphetamine fell out of his pant leg onto the ground. A field test indicated the substance was methamphetamine and the total weight was just over 14 grams.
A further investigation followed, eventually leading to ISP requesting an arrest warrant on Anderson. This arrest warrant was issued on December 2nd. On December 7th, Trp. Humphrey and Sgt. Greg Day located Anderson at his residence on Woodville Road. Anderson was arrested without incident and incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail for the following charges,
- Dealing Methamphetamine Over 10 Grams (Level 2 Felony)
- Possession of Over 10 Grams of Methamphetamine (Level 4 Felony)
Anyone with illegal drug activity information is requested to call the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411, the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office tip line at 812-545-4700, or send an email to drugactivity@
Two From Indianapolis Arrested After Chase And Stolen Gun
According to the City of Salem police, two men from Indianapolis were arrested Sunday morning after a brief chase Saturday evening by city police officers.
The two men were arrested and are in custody at the Washington County Detention Center.
Samad Reheem Moody, 21, Indianapolis and De-Juante Maurice Burnett, 24, Merrillville were taken into custody by Salem Police officers Sunday morning.
Burnett was charged with:
- Resisting law enforcement – operating a vehicle
- Resisting law enforcement
- Operating While Never Being Licensed
- Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
- Carrying a handgun without being licensed
- Reckless driving
- Leaving the scene of an accident
Moody was charged with:
- Resisting law enforcement
- Theft – at least $750 but less than $50000 value or property is firearm or prior theft or criminal conversion conviction
- Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
- Carrying a handgun without being licensed
- Leaving the scene of an accident
Saturday afternoon, Salem Police officers responded to a suspect who had allegedly stolen a firearm and was driving from Hardinsburg through Salem.
The vehicle was being followed by the victim of the theft.
According to police, officers intercepted the vehicle on the Washington County Square and attempted to pull the vehicle over on North Main Street.
Police said the vehicle would not stop and they continued to follow it on State Road 135 North.
The chase ended when officers arrived at the scene where the vehicle left the roadway and crashed.
Police said nobody was in the vehicle when they arrived.
They searched the area but were unable to locate anyone.
Police recovered the firearm.
Washington County Deputy Tori Hildreth said he worked the incident and interviewed the suspects.
“I interviewed them on Sunday they admitted stealing the gun,” he said. “It was from a residence on US 150 in Hardinsburg.”
The gun was a 9mm semiautomatic they removed from the house of a friend they were visiting from Indianapolis.
Hildreth said as the pair were leaving, they grabbed it.
“The owner of the gun realized it was missing and they took off from the residence really quickly,” said Hildreth.
He said the gun’s owner followed them into Salem.
Hildreth said Samad admitted to stealing the gun.
Oakland City Woman Arrested after Brief Chase
This afternoon at approximately 4:45 p.m., Sergeant Bill Gadberry was patrolling SR 57 near Summerville when he observed a 2006 Cadillac traveling north at 90 mph while passing another northbound vehicle.
Arrested and Charges was Johanna K. Dersche, 21, Oakland City, IN
- Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony
- Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
Sergeant Gadberry attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued north at a high rate of speed.
Approximately one mile south of SR 64, the vehicle left the roadway on the east side, struck a tree, and came to a final rest.
Dersche was arrested without further incident.
Troopers searched her vehicle and found a small amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Dersche was taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.
Arresting Officers: Sergeant Bill Gadberry and Trooper Doug Roberts, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Senior Trooper Michael Finney, Indiana State Police
