On the evening of Friday, April 30, 2021, Dubois County Community Corrections contacted the Martin County Sheriff’s Department for assistance at 13499 Mt. Calvary Road.

While doing a home check on Timothy L. Guy, age 73, of rural Loogootee, who was on home detention for a previous possession of child pornography conviction, the community corrections officers had located more child pornography.

Chief Deputy Josh Greene arrived on the scene and quickly realized that Guy was in possession of an extensive amount of suspected child pornography.

Chief Deputy Greene requested the assistance of the Indiana State Police. ISP Detective Jarrod Lents, CSI Sgt. Mark Green, Trooper Steve Nolan, and Indiana Conservation Officer Tony Mann arrived on the scene.

During the course of several hours, numerous printed child porn photos were located, as were a large number of electronic storage devices suspected of containing child pornography images. Timothy Guy was arrested and transported to the Martin County Jail.

Troopers and Sheriff’s officers located over 800 DVDS, at least 80 thumb drives, hard drives, and other electronic devices that are suspected of containing child pornography.

During an interview with Guy, he admitted that he possessed possibly a quarter-million images of child pornography on these devices. Guy also admitted to possession of ammunition that he had stolen from Crane naval base during his previous employment as an ammunition and explosive handler.

Guy was also found to be in possession of numerous pieces of ivory, some of which were suspected by the DNR to be illegal to possess.

On 5/5/2021, Troopers and ICOs, along with NCIS and EOD personnel from Crane Naval base, served a search warrant on Guy’s property. A large amount of suspected stolen government ammunition was seized, as were more pieces of ivory and electronic storage devices.

Timothy Guy is currently being charged with three counts of level 5 felony Possession of Child Pornography.

More charges are possible as the case is still under investigation.

Yesterday, May 5, 2021, Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post arrested a Madison, Indiana man on an arrest warrant for two counts of Child Molesting.

The investigation by Detective Nathaniel Adams began in January of 2020 when the Indiana State Police was contacted after two children came forward and claimed they had been molested while at a residence in Jefferson County.

The suspect in the case was identified as Kent “Jason” Koehler, age 48.  During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Koehler allegedly inappropriately touched two female children under the age of 14 on more than one occasion when they visited him in his home.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the case was presented to the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office for review.  As a result, an arrest warrant was issued for Koehler on two counts of Child Molesting, Level 4 Felony.

Troopers located Koehler at his residence in Jefferson County, Indiana yesterday where he was taken into custody.  Koehler was incarcerated at the Jefferson County Jail pending his initial appearance in court.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Child Advocacy Center, Madison, Indiana.

Bridge maintenance activities will close lanes on I-65 NB and SB starting next week in Clark County. The Indiana Department of Transportation will complete work to sweep and seal bridge decks at the following locations:

• I-65 SB over 9th Street (Jeffersonville)
• I-65 SB over 10th Street (Jeffersonville)
• I-65 SB over Court Avenue (Jeffersonville)
• I-65 NB/SB over S.R. 311/U.S. 31 (Exit 9 – Sellersburg)

Lane closures are planned between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through late May. Crews will work at one location at a time. Operations will be rescheduled in cases of inclement weather.

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

Carbon monoxide could be the cause of a Lexington Indiana woman’s death and for causing six others to become ill. 

Early this morning, Scott County Deputies responded to a residence at 2975 Charlestown Road Lexington, IN, on a medical emergency. 

As officers arrived and began their investigation they were told that a gasoline-powered generator was being used inside of the home without proper ventilation or airflow. 

As a result, Terri L. Hart, 51 of Lexington was pronounced deceased by the Scott County Coroner’s Office. 

The cause of death is pending an Autopsy and toxicology however the preliminary investigation shows a possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Four other persons were transported by EMS for further treatment from the following ages 23 years, 6 years, 4 years, and 3 months. 

Two other adults were treated at the scene and not transported. 

At this time the Scott County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a non-criminal death investigation. 

No signs of foul play were found at the scene. 

This is the only information being released at this time.  When further information comes available it will be released.    

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Lexington Fire Department, Scott County EMS, New Washington Ambulance Service,  Air Methods Helicopter Service, Stat Flight 2, Scott County Emergency Management, and the Scott County Coroner’s Office.  

A 29-year-old man led police on a chase after leaving the scene of a reported burglary and striking an Indiana State Police car.

At around 9:00 AM, the Crawford County Sheriffs Department responded to a possible burglary in progress at 4924 South State Road 37 English, IN. 

Once officers arrived at the address, they found a Blue 2007 Chevrolet at the scene, reported stolen from Floyd County.

As officers approached the vehicle, the driver put the vehicle in gear, struck an unoccupied Indiana State Police car, and fled the scene.

Crawford County Deputies then began pursuing the vehicle, which fleed onto Interstate 64 at the 94-mile marker eastbound. 

The pursuit continued eastbound on I64, at times reaching speeds of 104 miles per hour.

The pursuit continued to the 100-mile marker eastbound, where the vehicle ran over tire deflation devices (stop sticks) officers had set out. 

The vehicle continued to flee for a short distance until it crashed off the roadway.

Anthony T. Rainbolt, 29, the vehicle’s driver, was then taken to the University of Louisville for treatment of injuries he sustained in the crash.

Further investigation revealed that Rainbolt had an active warrant from Floyd County for failure to appear on the original charge of illegally carrying a handgun. 

The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department
regretfully announced today that the Myers Memorial Pool will not be opening for the upcoming summer season.

As with many situations in recent months, the pandemic negatively impacted the pool opening due to the backorder of needed supplies and contractors’ schedules due to
the Covid-19 shutdowns.

“The wear and tear to the swimming pool from years of use and an extended closure is significant and will require more time and effort than is currently available. It is unfortunately just not feasible to have this completed in time for swim season,” said Mayor Justin Green.

The City of Salem has been safely and slowly reopening as we continue to recover from the height of the pandemic, and in its feasibility analysis, made the determination that re-opening
this season would not be possible.

The Parks and Recreation Department along with the City
administration are continuing to plan for events and activities for our community to enjoy.

“We thank the community for understanding this difficult situation and will be looking for a resolution soon to add to the enjoyment of our city parks, including the Myers Memorial Pool,” said Green.

The city operates DePauw, Community, and Elizabeth Street parks. 

The Indiana State Police received information from the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office that Robert D. Collins, 32 years old of Springville, was wanted for 7 felony offenses in Lawrence County, plus an additional warrant through Monroe County.

Troopers began an investigation into the whereabouts of Collins, who was reportedly hiding away from his residence to avoid apprehension.

On Monday, May 3, 2021, Sergeant Greg Day and Trooper Robert Whyte utilized a variety of investigative techniques, eventually determining that Collins was at a residence in the 3000 block of Knightsridge Road in Monroe County.

At that residence, Sgt. Day and Trp. Whyte made contact with a female who admitted that Collins was, in fact, inside the residence. 

Troopers obtained consent to enter the home where they located Collins and he was taken into custody without incident.

Robert D. Collins was arrested and incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail for the following warrant offenses:

• Probation Violation of the Original Charge of Burglary, Level 4 Felony (Monroe County)
• Domestic Battery Resulting in Injury to a Person Less than 14 Years of Age, Level 5 Felony (Lawrence County)
• Criminal Confinement, Level 5 Felony (Lawrence County)
• Criminal Confinement, Level 6 Felony (Lawrence County)
• Strangulation, Level 6 Felony (Lawrence County) – 2 counts
• Domestic Battery, Level 6 Felony (Lawrence County) – 2 counts
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Controlled Substance (Monroe County), Class C Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering (Monroe County), Class A Misdemeanor

The actual criminal charges stem from an investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and inquiries on the case should be directed to them.

On Sunday night, the Indiana State Police Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) conducted a traffic stop in Lawrence County that resulted in the arrest of a male and female for dealing methamphetamine.

The investigation began when the Bloomington Police Department narcotics detectives received information that Dustin R. Dalton, 34 years old of Bloomington, was involved with dealing methamphetamine in Monroe and surrounding counties.

The investigation revealed that Dalton was allegedly on his way to Monroe County with a large amount of methamphetamine.

A coordinated effort was put into place and around 9:30 pm when Trooper Caleb Garvin and Lawrence County Officer Michael Williams observed a Camaro occupied by Dalton westbound on SR 60 East, near Thralls Road.

The officers conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation and discovered that a female, Spring Delano, 29 years old of Bloomington, was driving the vehicle with Dalton and a young infant in the vehicle as passengers. 

During the traffic stop, Officer Williams deployed his canine, Flek, who gave a positive alert on the Camaro and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed Dalton and Delano were in possession of approximately 88 grams of methamphetamine and less than 5 grams of Fentanyl. Also, an AR-15 .223 rifle was discovered in the Camaro.

Assisting at the traffic stop were ISP Sergeant Greg Day and Trp. Sam Gillespie. In addition to Bloomington detectives, Trp. Bill Lux, Trp. Michael Tummers, and LCPD Officer Whitney Daughtery all assisted.

The Department of Child Services responded and removed the infant ensuring a safe environment.

Both Dalton and Delano were arrested for the following offenses:

• Dealing Methamphetamine Over 10 Grams, Level 2 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine Over 28 Grams, Level 3 Felony
• Dealing Narcotic Drug with a Firearm, Level 3 Felony
• Possession of a Narcotic Drug with a Firearm, Level 5 Felony
• Neglect of a Dependent, Level 5 Felony

Anyone with illegal drug activity information is requested to call the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411, or 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.

On April 30, 2021, Deputy Eric Balingit responded to a local business in Lexington for a report of theft.  Upon arrival, an investigation led to the arrest of Abigail Jackson, 35, of Lexington for Theft, Less Than $750. 

On May 1, 2021, Deputy John Hartman went to an address in rural Scott County in an attempt to serve an outstanding arrest warrant.  Upon arrival Katherine Bowman, 44, of Scottsburg was arrested on two outstanding arrest warrants for Failure to Appear. 

On May 2, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson conducted a traffic stop in Austin.  An investigation led to the arrest of Farris Ryan, 29, of Trafalgar, IN, for Auto Theft.