Brough, Ian

Intimidation With Weapon

Garriott, Brent

Possession of Meth
Possession of Paraphernalia

Sizemore, Kayla

Possession of Meth
Possession of Paraphernalia

Lawson, Joshua

Domestic Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury

Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of a 17-year-old male from Tipton Lake.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. last night, responders were dispatched to the Tipton Lake swimming area for a subject that went under the water and never resurfaced. 

A short time later, the victim was recovered in approximately twelve feet of water near a swimming platform.

The investigation is ongoing, and an exact cause of death is pending autopsy results. 

Agencies assisting with the recovery include Indiana Conservation Officers, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, Columbus Police Department, Columbus Township Fire, Columbus Fire, Columbus Regional Hospital Medics.

June 19, 2021, Sheriff John Plasse of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police Putnamville District in reference to a death investigation of an unknown male subject that was discovered in a body of water in southern Vigo County. 

An autopsy was performed at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. 

At this time, positive identification is expected to be made later this week, as well as the release of other information related to the cause and manner of death.   

The investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police detectives Don Curtis and Michael Featherling, with the assistance of CSI Sgt Brandon Mullen of the Putnamville State Police Post. 

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department and Vigo County Coroner’s Office are also assisting.  The investigation is ongoing.

The Indiana Department of Transportation’s Southeast District will host hiring events for multiple positions in Seymour and Bloomington on Thursday, June 24.

The events will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:

• Seymour District Administration Building (185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, IN)
• Bloomington Sub District Office (2965 N. Prow Road, Bloomington, IN) 

Starting pay was recently increased to $19/hour for many skilled positions with opportunities for $20/hour once a CDL is obtained. 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.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the full closure of I-64 EB at Corydon (Exit 105) on Friday, June 18, for pavement repair near Brush Heap Creek.

Eastbound lanes are scheduled to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while work is in progress.

Traffic will be detoured on S.R. 135 to New Salisbury, S.R. 64 to Georgetown, and back to I-64. Electronic message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the closure and detour.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations next week on S.R. 135 north of Salem as early as Tuesday, June 22, from just north of S.R. 56 to Kossuth Road, weather permitting.

Chip seal operations typically last around three to four days per location depending upon the weather.

Work is completed under lane closures with flagging to prevent damage to both vehicles and the roadway.

During operations, the existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs.

Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated six to 14 dollars in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

A sworn member of the Indiana State Police assigned to the Bloomington Post and an Enforcement Agent with the Indiana Gaming Commission were arrested today on charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident that occurred at a residence in Lawrence County while they were off duty this past weekend.

Early Saturday morning, June 12th, the ISP Post in Bloomington was contacted regarding an alleged battery which was said to have occurred between Sergeant Russell D. Garrison, a 23-year veteran of the ISP, and Tiffany F. Corbin, a 15-year veteran with the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Local Troopers responded with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and shortly thereafter, the investigation was turned over to an Investigative Supervisor from the ISP Post in Versailles.

Upon completion of the subsequent investigation, the case was submitted to the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office for review. As a result of that review, the Lawrence County Prosecutor has prepared the following charges:

• Russell D. Garrison
  • One Count of Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor
• Tiffany F. Corbin
  • One Count of Domestic Battery, Class A Misdemeanor

Arrest warrants were approved and issued by Lawrence County Superior Court I, Judge John Plummer III today. 

Both Garrison and Corbin were remanded to the custody of the Lawrence County Jail.

Garrison is currently on administrative duties with his police powers suspended pending the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

An internal investigation will be conducted to determine any violations of Department rules, regulations, or policies. 

Any inquiries regarding Corbin should be directed to the Indiana Gaming Commission.

All Suspects are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law.