The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Southeast District will host open interviews on Wednesday, June 2, in Seymour. Interviews will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the District Administration Building (185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, IN).

INDOT is hiring for full-time culvert inspectors, heavy equipment operators, mechanics, and traffic signal technicians.

Starting pay was recently increased for a number of positions.

Personnel will be on-hand to answer questions and provide more information about careers within the agency.

To learn more, visit INDOTjobs.com or text INDOT Careers to 468311 to receive additional job postings.

Registration is not necessary to attend. Due to COVID-19, face coverings and social distancing will be required.

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to complete patching, milling, and paving work starting on or after Wednesday, June 2, at two S.R. 135  bridges in Washington County. 

Crews will patch, mill, and repave the bridge approaches ahead of a series of deck overlay projects that are scheduled for July.

Work will take place under daytime lane closures with flagging at S.R. 135 over South Fork Blue River and Bear Creek. Both are located north of U.S. 150.

The deck overlay projects are planned over two weekends in July. State Road 135 will close while the overlay work is in progress (Thursday evening to Monday morning).

Additional information, including closure dates and detour route, will be shared at a later date.

Changeable message boards will also be in place along S.R. 135 to communicate project information.

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution, and drive distraction-free in and near all work zones.

All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Wednesday night, a traffic stop by Indiana State Police Trooper Chad Babbs led to the arrest of Thomas Wallace, 39, Logansport, IN. Wallace was incarcerated in the Cass County Jail to face criminal charges for possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of a syringe, operating a vehicle without ever having received an operator’s license, and possession of methamphetamine.

Tuesday at approximately 11:59 p.m., Babbs initiated a traffic stop, on a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica, on Chicago Street near Center Street. The Pacifica allegedly had a false and fictitious license plate. Wallace was identified as the driver.

During the traffic stop, Babbs learned that Wallace had an active arrest warrant for a parole violation. Further investigation revealed that Wallace allegedly had never received a driver’s license. Wallace was placed under arrest

Before towing the Pacifica, Babbs conducted an inventory of its contents. During the inventory, he allegedly found marijuana and 10 syringes. One of the syringes purportedly was loaded with methamphetamine.

Wallace was incarcerated in the Cass County Jail.

Babbs was assisted by Logansport Police Officer Branson Eber.

Indiana State Putnamville District initiated a criminal investigation after receiving information on April 10, 2021, from the Shelburn Town Marshall, concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.

Arrested and Charges:  Anterio H. Martin, 39, Sullivan, IN

• Child Solicitation, Level 5 Felony
• Sexual Battery, Level 6 Felony 

The investigation revealed that Martin had allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor under the age of 16.  This allegation took place in Sullivan County.  

After reviewing the investigation Sullivan County Prosecutor, Ann Smith-Mischler, requested an arrest warrant for Martin’s arrest. 

Sullivan County Circuit Court granted an arrest warrant on May 26, 2021. 

He was arrested this morning by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department without incident. 

Anterio Martin is currently being held in the Sullivan County Jail on a $23,000 bond with 10% allowed.  

Investigating Officer:  Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville District.  

Assisting Agencies:  Sullivan County Department of Child Services, Susie’s Place, Shelburn Town Marshall, and Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department.  

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Wednesday a Louisville, Kentucky woman was arrested on numerous charges after she fled from a traffic stop on I-65 near Seymour, Indiana.  The pursuit went through three counties and lasted over thirty minutes. 

The incident began at approximately 12:45 pm when the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post was notified that the theft of numerous items of merchandise had just occurred at the Polo Ralph Lauren Store at the Premium Outlet Mall near Edinburgh, Indiana. 

Troopers were notified that the female suspect was driving a white Chevrolet Impala.

The car was reported to have a Kentucky registration plate that the suspect allegedly removed from the vehicle before leaving the scene.

At approximately 1:00 pm, Trooper Korry Clark located the vehicle traveling southbound on I-65 in Jackson County.  Trp. Clark conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near the 50 mile marker, just north of the Seymour exit. 

He made contact with the driver who matched the description of the suspect. 

Trp. Clark attempted to take the suspect, later identified as Ta’neasha L. Chappell, age 23, Louisville, Kentucky into custody when she pulled away from him and reentered the vehicle.  Trp. Clark sustained a minor abrasion during the altercation.

Chappell then fled from troopers in the vehicle. 

Chappell was pursued southbound on I-65 through Jackson, Scott, and Clark Counties with speeds reaching 100 mph. 

Troopers from the Indiana State Police-Sellersburg Post along with numerous other agencies assisted in the pursuit of Chappell.

At one point during the pursuit, Chappell’s vehicle collided with the rear of a commercial motor vehicle.  Chappell’s vehicle eventually left the roadway at exit 7 on I-65 near Clarksville, Indiana where it came to a stop after being badly damaged. 

Chappell exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.  She was soon taken into custody after being tased. 

Another trooper sustained a hand injury during the pursuit.  That trooper was transported to a Louisville area hospital for treatment.

Numerous suspected stolen items, valued at over $3,000, were located in the vehicle. 

Suspected marijuana was also located in her possession. 

Chappell was transported to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Indiana for medical clearance and to submit to a chemical test for intoxication.  

Chappell was then incarcerated at the Jackson County Jail on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges related to resisting law enforcement.  Chappell will also potentially face additional charges related to the theft in Bartholomew County, Indiana.    

Just prior to this incident, at approximately 11:45 am, Trp. Clark conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Journey on I-65 near Seymour, Indiana after it was reported that the two occupants had just stolen numerous items from Polo Ralph Lauren at the Edinburgh Premium Outlet Mall. 

The Edinburgh Police Department responded to the scene and arrested the two occupants, Haamiyna T. Kamose, age 24, and Da’miya K. Tooley, age 23, both of Louisville, Kentucky on theft charges related to the incident.  T

hey were found to be in possession of nearly $7,000 worth of stolen merchandise. 

Trp. Clark was assisted in that investigation by Sgt. Bryce Harris, Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, Trooper Taylor Ranshaw, and officers with the Edinburgh Police Department.

On Wednesday, May 26th, the Indiana State Police received information that rose to the level of probable cause that Billy L. Hardin, 62 yrs old of Oolitic, was dealing methamphetamine from his residence in the 200 block of Patton View Drive.

ISP Drug Enforcement Section detectives and members of the ISP Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) applied for a search warrant, which was subsequently signed by the Honorable Judge Robert Cline of Superior Court 2.

As troopers were obtaining the signed search warrant, Hardin was observed leaving the residence. Troopers Caleb Garvin and Ian Portteus conducted a traffic stop and detained Hardin.

Sgt. Greg Day, along with Troopers Richard Klun, Chance Humphrey, and Cody Brown executed the search warrant on Patton View Drive where they located a female suspect who was also allegedly involved but due to pre-existing medical conditions she was transported to the hospital where she was admitted.

While searching the residence, troopers located approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, digital scales, small plastic baggies, and other evidence of dealing.

Upon completion of the investigation, Hardin was arrested transported to the Lawrence County Jail on the following charges,

• Dealing Methamphetamine Over 10 Grams (Level 2 Felony) 
• Possession of Methamphetamine Over 10 Grams (Level 4 Felony)

This case remains active as pending charges against the Female that was hospitalized are being reviewed by the Lawrence County Prosecutor.

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@lawrencecounty.in.gov. All calls are confidential.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.