Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Wednesday evening in Montgomery County.

At approximately 5:16 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of State Road 234 and County Road 925 East near Ladoga.

Preliminary investigation revealed that Zachary Bauman, 35, of Ladoga, was operating a four-wheeler northbound on C.R. 925 E with a juvenile passenger. Witnesses said the ORV failed to stop at the T intersection at S.R. 234, resulting in the ORV colliding with the guardrail.

The juvenile sustained a serious leg injury. Bauman sustained a severed leg. A witness applied a tourniquet to Bauman’s leg. Both passengers were transported by ambulance to Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.

The accident is still under investigation.

Agencies assisting on the scene included the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Crawfordsville, Ladoga, and Walnut Township fire departments.  

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The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to activate the last of five Intersection Conflict Warning Systems (ICWS) in southeastern Indiana this week on S.R. 60 in Clark and Washington Counties. 

The new systems are scheduled to be activated on or after Tuesday, May 4, at the intersections of S.R. 60 and Ebenezer Church Road in Clark County, and S.R. 60 and Old S.R. 60 in Washington County.

Each ICWS includes signage and amber flashers to alert drivers of approaching traffic at two-way, stop-controlled intersections, typically a major road (higher traffic volume with no stop sign) and a minor road (lower traffic volume, with a stop sign).

In-pavement detection equipment allows the system to notify motorists in real-time of traffic approaching an intersection or traffic waiting to enter an intersection.

The purpose of ICWS is to improve traffic safety. According to the Federal Highway Administration, the systems can reduce severe crashes by 20 to 30 percent. Drivers should still exercise caution when approaching or entering intersections, even when lights are not flashing.

A total of five systems have been installed in southeastern Indiana, and more than 15 statewide.

Purdue Extension – Washington County invites any small ruminant producer interested in learning more about the importance of breeding soundness evaluation of rams and bucks before each breeding season to participate in a program presented by veterinarians, Dr. Jerry Rusch and Dr. Ellen Burcham from Spring Mill Veterinary Service in Mitchell, IN.

The program is Tuesday, May 18 beginning at 6:00 pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds (118 Fair St., Salem).

Dr. Rusch and Dr. Burcham will cover the basics of breeding soundness and demonstrate the process of animal and semen evaluation to determine the breeding soundness of rams and bucks.

The program is free, but RSVP’s are required by Monday, May 17 to
Purdue Extension – Washington County by emailing dhowellw@purdue.edu or calling 812-883- 4601.

This program is made possible by generous support from Spring Mill Veterinary Service, Washington County Sheep Association, and Washington County Goat Association.

This is an in-person program. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.

Contact the Extension office for more information.

The Washington County Goat Association and Washington County Fair Board are
hosting an Open Goat Show on Sunday, June 6 at the Washington County
Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion.

There will be classes for both dairy and meat breeds of goats including breeding
does, market does, market wethers, and showmanship.

Goats may start arriving at 8:00 a.m.

Weigh-in will be from 8:00-10:00 a.m.

The Wash. Co. 4-H Goat Club will present a showmanship demonstration at 10:30 a.m. for anyone interested.

The show will start at 12:00 p.m. with dairy goat showmanship classes.

Anyone needing rules or more information about the show should contact the Purdue Extension – Washington County Office at 812-883-4601 or visit the website https://extension.purdue.edu/washington.

The Goat Association will be selling concessions and Wash. Co. 4-H Jr.
Leaders will also be selling ice cream.

The public is invited to watch the show.

On January 21, 2021, in the continuing effort to make Scott County the safest county in Indiana, Detective Jacklyn Shofner received a cyber tip. The tip was provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children “NCMEC” and Internet Crimes against Children “ICAC” on alleged child pornography. 

Detective Shofner is assigned to the ICAC task force and an investigation was initiated.   

Through the course of the investigation, multiple search warrants were filed, which included a search warrant for an address located at Apartment #74 in the Pine Street Apartments in Scottsburg, IN. 

On April 27, 2021, Detective Shofner, Indiana State Police, ICAC detectives, and deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office executed the residential search warrant. 

As a result, Christopher Moore, 31, of Scottsburg was arrested on four counts of Level 4 Felony Child Exploitation; Possession of Child Pornography charges. 

Moore was incarcerated at the Scott County Jail and is awaiting his first court appearance.  This investigation is still ongoing. 

Sheriff Goodin has prioritized investigating crimes against the community’s most vulnerable citizens.

Through continuing education, training, and relationships with state and federal agencies the Scott County Sheriff’s Office is one of the best trained and best-equipped agencies in Indiana to help in the fight against cybercrimes, according to Goodin.