The Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy shot last night in New Harmony has been identified as Deputy Bryan Hicks, 41.

Hicks is still being treated at Deaconess Midtown Hospital for a single gunshot wound to his head.

The suspect has been identified as Paul D. Wiltshire,70, of 612 Short Street, New Harmony.

Wiltshire is still being treated at Deaconess Midtown Hospital for multiple gunshot wounds.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham would like to extend his gratitude for the countless thoughts and prayers for Deputy Hicks and his family.

The Posey County Sheriff’s Office is asking for continued prayers for Deputy Hicks, his family, and the sheriff’s office.

This continues to be an ongoing investigation.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) crash that claimed the life of an adult male.

The crash occurred last night at approximately 9:25 p.m., near the 9000 block of South County Road 75 West.

Initial investigated shows that Tyler Asche, 36, of Madison, was traveling downhill on a gravel roadway when he lost control of his side-by-side ORV.   

Asche, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected from the ORV and pinned underneath as it came to rest on its side.  

He was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and was later pronounced dead.  

The passenger in the ORV, who was wearing a seatbelt, only suffered minor injuries.

This investigation is still underway, and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. 

Conservation officers were assisted by Indiana State Police, Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, Friendship Fire Department, Ripley County EMS, and Ripley County Medic Service.

Steve Davisson, 63, Salem passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Davisson represented House District 73, which includes all of Washington County, and portions of Clark, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence and Orange counties.

“Steve Davisson lived an extraordinary life of love, courage and service. While short in stature, Steve was a giant of a man in service to his family, community and state. He lived his life full of love and optimism, which made him such a blessing to know. Steve will be greatly missed by me and everyone who had the privilege to know him,” said House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers)

State Rep. Davisson (R-Salem) was first elected to serve the constituents of House District 73 in 2010.

He served as the vice chair of the House Committee on Public Health, and as a member of both the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.

In August, Gov. Eric Holcomb awarded Davisson the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, one of the state’s highest honors, for his outstanding service to the state of Indiana.

“My good friend Steve Davisson was a good friend to anyone that met him, and for that, we’re all fortunate and mourn his loss,” said Holcomb.

“As a man of faith, family and community, Rep. Davisson was a model citizen legislator, daily carrying out the duties that made him an obvious Sagamore of the Wabash. His ability to take on tough and complex issues with common sense and that famous smile was a gift from above. Janet and I will keep his wife, children and many grandchildren in our prayers as they find peace for such an unimaginable loss for their family, loved ones and his constituents that were so honored to have him represent them over all these years in our Statehouse.”

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Representative Steve Davisson. He was such an admirable public figure who always looked out for Hoosiers and the state’s best interest,” said  Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. 

“We already shared a connection to Salem by the time we were colleagues in the Indiana House of Representatives, because my uncle, Donald Crouch was a family dentist in Salem, and his patients would go to Rep. Davisson to fill their prescriptions. I always enjoyed catching up and talking about our families,” said Crouch. 

“I will remember him for his positive attitude. No one would have ever known he was sick because of his upbeat spirit, which was his outlook throughout his life. I hope Hoosiers will keep his family, friends, and constituents in their prayers during this challenging time.”

State Senator Erin Houchin had this to say about her friend. 

Before starting his career as a pharmacist in Salem, Davisson earned two degrees from Purdue University. He held an Indiana Board of Pharmacy license since 1981. Davisson grew up in Scott County and graduated from Scottsburg Senior High School in 1976.

Davisson and his wife, Michelle, have resided in Salem since 1983. They have five adult children and several grandchildren.

Come out to the Washington County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30p at Southern Hills Church. 

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will be the featured speaker. 

Doors open at 6p. 

Tickets are $25 each or sponsorships are available — silver $200; Gold $300 and Platinum $500. 

For more information, contact Tara Hunt at 812.844.6003.