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Harrison County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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Mattingly, James

Gibson County Warrant 

Washington County Inmate Roster – 8-23-21

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August 23

City of Salem Police

Sherri Bright Kalvig, 60, Salem

  • Out of County Charges Only

August 22

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

Briana Lynn Sharp, 24, Palmyra

  • Possession of syringe
  • Possession of heroin
  • Possession of paraphernalia
  • Visiting a common nuisance

PROSECUTOR DUSTIN HOUCHIN:  CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS UP 11%

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The month of August is dedicated to bringing awareness to Child Support Services in Indiana.  Many residents are not aware they can contact their local prosecutor for assistance with enforcing child support orders. 

Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin wants to educate and inform parents, guardians, grandparents, or other custodial parties in how to access child support services through his office.

Houchin says, “Many of these services are not widely known to the public and can be accessed through the prosecutor’s office without hiring an attorney.”  The services claims Houchin, are vital to those seeking help with locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, and medical or child support orders.

Prosecutor Houchin recently announced child support collections in our community have increased by 11%. In 2020, the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office collected and distributed over $2.6 million in child support to children and families in the community, a significant increase from the 2019 total.  As of July of this year, collections are already on track to exceed the 2020 totals and the  Prosecutor’s child support office is performing above state and national averages in all measured categories. 

“We have certainly seen a COVID-19 related increase in our collections due to federal stimulus payments that are intercepted and delivered directly to children and families under a child support order, but we have also placed an emphasis on increasing our collections,” said Houchin.

Child support payments provide a court-approved method for helping to ensure children are supported financially when their parents divorce. These payments are intended to help the custodial parent maintain a similar quality of life for a child as he or she enjoyed before the divorce and not only cover necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter but also may be used for educational expenses and extracurricular activities, such as sports or hobbies.

According to Houchin, “Regular child support can mean the difference for a child to remain in their home and have food, clothing, and other needs met. It impacts everything we do in our office,” said Houchin, explaining that as paternity and child support is established, it leads to fewer children living in poverty and lowers the likelihood they will one day become involved in the criminal justice system.”

In Indiana, child support payments continue until the child reaches age 19 or is emancipated in another way.

Judges use child support guidelines to determine the amount of child support payments. Non-custodial parents must make their court-ordered payments or face wage garnishment, being found in contempt of court and even jail time.

Houchin stressed his child support staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to assist. “There is really nothing to be afraid of; you’re taking action to best serve your children and protect your rights. It’s an easy process and we keep you informed every step of the way.”

Alternatively, there are consequences for parents who fall behind or fail to pay their child support.  Parents who fail to pay support can be charged with a felony, however, Houchin encourages any non-custodial parent who has fallen behind in paying child support to contact the office. “Most cases are not contentious,” said Houchin. “When people who owe acknowledge that, we play the role of facilitator.” However, those who continue to fall behind can expect the prosecutor to be aggressive in seeking support payments for families. 

“Financially supporting our children is crucial to their well-being and their ability to thrive during the critical years of childhood,” said Houchin. “My office continues to work diligently to ensure that parents provide that financial security for their children.” 

Recently, the Indiana General Assembly enacted new legislation that allows for the immediate reinstatement of driver’s licenses, hunting licenses, and other licenses once a delinquent parent pays 8 weeks of support.   Though this law will take effect in January of 2022, Prosecutor Houchin encourages parents to get current and will work with anyone to reinstate licenses when they get caught up on support payments before the new law begins.

There is no fee to access Child Support enforcement services offered through the Prosecutor’s Office.

For more information, stop by the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office at 806 Martinsburg Road #202 in Salem.  You can also call our Child Support Office at (812) 883-6569 or visit https://Washingtoncounty.in.gov

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Planned for Labor Day Weekend

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Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Bloomington District of the Indiana State Police is warning residents against drinking and driving.

The department is taking part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization to educate motorists about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Now until Sept. 6, officers will be increasing patrols showing zero tolerance for anyone caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The extra high-visibility enforcement is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).

“Driving under the influence is a problem on our roadways and as a result, we continually see serious and, in some cases, devastating outcomes,” said Lt. Paul Bucher, Commander of the Bloomington Post. “These tragedies are preventable and we remind the public to plan ahead if they know they’ll be out celebrating,” 

About 28 people die in the U.S. in drunk driving crashes every day. That’s approximately one person every 52 minutes and more than 10,000 annually, according to NHTSA.

In Indiana, drunk driving has been on the rise. Of the 898 traffic fatalities that occurred last year in the state, 151, or 17 percent, were alcohol-related. That’s up from 130 in 2019. During Labor Day weekend alone, there were 12 fatal collisions with one involving a driver over the legal limit. 

“Impaired driving continues to take a terrible toll on our state and nation,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director. “While these overtime patrols are effective and will undoubtedly save lives, we can’t enforce our way out of this issue. It’s up to everyone to drive sober and make smart choices behind the wheel.”

In Indiana, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher. In addition, drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher are subject to fines and a license suspension for up to one year. 

However, impaired driving includes more than just alcohol. Drugs and even some over-the-counter medications can also cause impairment and can slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times on the road.

Officers will be on the lookout for all forms of impairment, in which the consequences can include thousands of dollars in legal fees, increased insurance rates, loss of license, a criminal record, and possible jail time.

To avoid those, plan a safe and sober ride home before going out. Even if only one drink is consumed, designate a sober driver or plan to use a rideshare service, public transportation, or taxi. Motorists that encounter a drunk driver on the road are encouraged to call 911.

To learn more about the Indiana State Police Bloomington District, please visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching @ispbloomington or our Department website, in.gov/isp

73 Indiana farms receive historic homestead award

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Today, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler presented 73 family farms with a Hoosier Homestead Award, recognizing their family’s longstanding commitment to Indiana agriculture.

To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years, and consist of 20 acres or more, or produce more than $1,000 in agricultural products per year.

“Agriculture has always been and continues to be a vital and thriving industry in our state,” Crouch said. “I always look forward to honoring these Hoosier Homestead Award recipients on their family’s commitment to their farm, community and heritage.”

Families are eligible for three different distinctions of the Hoosier Homestead Award, based on the age of the farm. They can receive the Centennial Award for 100 years, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years or Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.

Since the program’s inception in 1976, nearly 6000 families have received the award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized because most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property.

“Each of these Hoosier Homestead farms have such a unique and important story behind them,” Kettler said. “Managing and operating a farm is no simple task, and I commend each of the families that receive this award for their dedication and devotion to agriculture.”

The following list includes the August 2021 Hoosier Homestead Award recipients.

County Name Homestead Date Award
Adams Kiefer 1882 Centennial
Allen Scherrer 1900 Centennial
Bartholomew Anthers 1871 Sesquicentennial
Bartholomew O’Neal — Dickey  1919 Centennial
Benton English 1871 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Benton Hasser 1916 Centennial
Brown Parsley 1920 Centennial
Carroll Been 1910 Centennial
Carroll Duff 1921 Centennial
Carroll Penn 1867 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Clark Johnson 1921 Centennial
Clay Edward & Anna Spaeth 1921 Centennial
Clay Harvey Fell 1918 Centennial
Daviess Bean 1907 Centennial
Decatur Carroll 1871 Sesquicentennial
DeKalb George E. Baker  1918 Centennial
DeKalb Rosenbury 1906 Centennial
DeKalb Tustison/Hook 1845 Sesquicentennial
Dubois Hoppenjans 1921 Centennial
Dubois Lawrence Gutgsell  1910 Centennial
Fayette Winfield Schockey/David Dean 1921 Centennial
Franklin Brier 1906 Centennial
Franklin Knecht 1846 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Franklin McNally 1918 Centennial
Franklin Schuck/Knecht 1879 Centennial
Franklin Schuck/Knecht 1902 Centennial
Gibson Hardiman/Lyles/Nolcox/Solomon 1915 Centennial
Hamilton Ringer  1894 Centennial
Harrison Leffler 1874 Centennial
Harrison Reinhardt 1871 Sesquicentennial
Hendricks Dillon 1917 Centennial
Howard Jean Gesse — Kingseed Farm 1848 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Howard Davis 1920 Centennial
Howard Breisch 1848 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Howard Kingseed 1903 Centennial
Howard Kingseed 1919 Centennial
Huntington Brubaker 1899 Centennial
Jackson Anthony – Browning – Robbins 1919 Centennial
Jackson Garriott – Robbins 1914 Centennial
Jackson George Parke Vehslage 1862 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Jackson Pfaffenberger 1853 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Jasper Smith 1871 Sesquicentennial
Jay Bell 1885 Centennial
Jennings Anthers/Blair 1821 Bicentennial
Jennings Biehle 1906 Centennial
Jennings Biehle 1906 Centennial
LaPorte Shebel 1920 Centennial
LaPorte Steve and Joann Jensen 1871 Sesquicentennial
Lawrence Fountain 1920 Centennial
Martin Sherfick 1920 Centennial
Miami Clendenning/Fouts/See 1841 Sesquicentennial
Miami Crockett 1865 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Morgan Charles J. Kirk 1906 Centennial
Morgan Oliver, August, & Alice Dilley 1902 Centennial
Morgan Rawlins 1917 Centennial
Noble Raymond & Karen Parker 1917 Centennial
Parke Lennie C. Pyle 1920 Centennial
Pulaski Theodore & Lowell Podell 1900 Centennial
Pulaski William Meyer 1899 Centennial
Putnam Jeffries 1885 Centennial
Randolph Fogle 1919 Centennial
Randolph Harry & Florence Smith 1920 Centennial
Shelby Clark – Rehme 1866 Sesquicentennial
Shelby Harrod 1899 Centennial
St. Joseph Beehler 1860 Sesquicentennial
Union Brattain 1871 Sesquicentennial
Vanderburgh Henry Schlensker 1870 Sesquicentennial
Vanderburgh Niederhaus/Karch 1839 Sesquicentennial
Vigo Tryon 1844 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
Wabash Chamberlain 1920 Centennial
Wells Steiner 1863 Centennial and Sesquicentennial
White Johnson – Barnhart 1916 Centennial
White Milton & Emma Marshall 1917 Centennial

Sheriff Goodin Announces More Graduates of Jail Programs

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Scott County Sheriff Jerry Goodin announced today that the Scott County Jail has graduated two more inmates with a high school diploma equivalency or otherwise known as “GED”. 

Jenny Stamper, (left of the sheriff) and Amber Napier, (right of the sheriff), are pictured below with Sheriff Goodin.

Three other inmates graduated from the Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) being offered at the Scott County Jail.

They are pictured below from left to right, Gabrielle Little, Felicia King, Sheriff Goodin and Autumn Campbell.

These three ladies completed a six-week addiction course in the jail paid for by the State Attorney General’s Office.

Sheriff Goodin stated, “not only are we arresting people, but we are also giving them the opportunity to succeed in life once they exit the jail”.  Since Sheriff Goodin took office the Scott County Jail has been providing education and job training to inmates while they are incarcerated. These programs are being paid for by grants and other non-taxpayer funding.

Sheriff Goodin also stated, “he was extremely proud of the inmates taking advantage of the offered programs to change their lives”.

Harrison County Inmate Roster – 8-22-21

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Strange, Caleb

OWI .14% or Higher
OWI

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 8-22-21

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Ramstein, Jeremy D
Booking #: 106336
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 5:15 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
9-30-5-1(a) (106) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $355
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Sebastian, Avalardo P
Booking #: 106335
Booking Date: 08-22-2021 – 2:05 am
Charges: 35-44.1-3-1 (210) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION- RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
Bond: $705
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Marshall, Tyson B
Booking #: 106334
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 11:56 pm
Charges: 99 Warrant Service
35-47-2-1 (549) WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- POSSESS HANDGUN WITHOUT LICENSE
35-48-4-14.5 (80) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS PRECURSORS WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE
Bond: No Bond
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Worley, Bobby D
Booking #: 106333
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 8:31 pm
Charges: 9-24-19-2 (27) MOTOR VEHICLE- DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED- PRIOR SUSPENSION WITHIN 10 YEARS
16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
Bond: No Bond
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Gray, Russell
Booking #: 106332
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 8:15 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Bond: No Bond
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Washikala, Bilombele
Booking #: 106331
Release Date: 08-21-2021 – 12:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 1:05 pm
Charges: 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond: No Bond
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Guerra, Julian A
Booking #: 106330
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 11:35 am
Charges: 9-30-5-1(c) (1165) OPERATING WITH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN BODY
9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
35-48-4-7 (902) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE I, II, III, IV, V
35-46-6-2 (546) SNIFFING- INHALING TOXIC VAPORS
35-43-4-2(1) POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
Bond: No Bond
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Lucas, Lane R
Booking #: 106329
Release Date: 08-21-2021 – 6:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 7:30 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $705
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Connelly, Ronald G
Booking #: 106328
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 6:26 am
Charges: 35-42-2-1.3(a) (999) DOMESTIC BATTERY-SIMPLE ASSAULT
Bond: $1505
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Lucas, Lane R
Booking #: 106329
Release Date: 08-21-2021 – 6:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 7:30 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: $705
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Washikala, Bilombele
Booking #: 106331
Release Date: 08-21-2021 – 12:38 pm
Booking Date: 08-21-2021 – 1:05 pm
Charges: 9-24-18-1 (24) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING WITHOUT EVER OBTAINING LICENSE
Bond: No Bond
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Magill, Timothy T
Booking #: 105809
Release Date: 08-21-2021 – 10:38 am
Booking Date: 05-28-2021 – 11:04 am
Charges: 9-30-5-1(a) (106) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED
Bond: No Bond
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 8-22-21

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
VASQUEZ, EVERINDO
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000843
Booking Date:
08-22-2021 – 2:01 am
Charges:
IC 9-30-5-1 ~ OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED
IC 9-30-5-1-(B)MA ~ OPERATING VEHICLE WITH AN ACE OF 0.15 OR MORE
 

High Friction Surface Treatment Scheduled for S.R. 37 Near Paoli

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for State Road 37 near Paoli for a pavement project.

Beginning on or around Monday, Aug. 23, contractors will close one lane of S.R. 37 just north of County Road 930 South to perform the operation. Workers will be applying a high friction pavement treatment at this location.

High friction pavement treatments are used to help motorists increase stopping distance and provide more traction in areas where applied.

Work is expected to last until mid-September depending upon weather conditions and will take place primarily in the evening and overnight hours.

INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.