On Monday, April 12, 2021, a joint investigation involving the Indiana State Police Bloomington District Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section (A.C.E.S.), Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section (D.E.S.), and the Bedford Police Department culminated in a methamphetamine dealing arrest of Andrew S. Rankin, 37, of Bedford.

After ISP, BPD and the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Office had all received information that methamphetamine was allegedly being dealt out of a residence in the 1500 block of 6 ½ Street in Bedford. Officers utilized various investigative techniques and were able to confirm illegal drug activity was taking place.

Today, plainclothes officers observed Rankin, who had active felony arrest warrants through Lawrence County, in the yard of the residence working on a vehicle. They then notified uniformed officers of the location of Rankin and ISP A.C.E.S. Sergeant Greg Day, BPD Captain Jeremy Bridges, along with BPD Officers Jarrett Tedrow, Faheem Bade, and his canine Zazu, arrived at the residence.

As the uniformed officers were approaching the driveway, Rankin ran toward the residence and entered through a garage door. Officers gave chase and Officer Bade with Zazu, stood at the door while officers gave verbal commands for Rankin to exit. Ultimately, Rankin was located after acknowledging he did not want the dog released.

While Rankin was being placed into custody, Sgt. Day observed suspected drugs and paraphernalia lying in plain view. ISP DES Detectives applied for and obtained a search warrant, which was signed by the Honorable Robert Cline of Lawrence Superior Court 2.

Upon execution of the search warrant, officers located approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine which was packaged for sale, an ounce of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and other items associated with dealing drugs.

Rankin was arrested and incarcerated at the Lawrence County Jail for the following offenses:

• Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deal, Level 3 Felony
• Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 5 Felony
• Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

This case remains under investigation and additional arrests may be forthcoming.

Anyone with knowledge of illegal drug activity 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.

​On behalf of the 2020 Winter Test cooperators, IBEP board of directors and advisory personnel, we invite you to the 87th IBEP Performance Tested Bulls Sale on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2 pm (EDST) at the Springville Feeder Auction Market in Springville, IN and broadcasted live on CattleUSA.com.  

Options for bidding include in-person, internet via CattleUSA.com or placing a proxy bid with Nick Minton at 812-279-4330.

​Of the 181 bulls performance tested and developed in the 2020 Winter Test, 101 bulls will be offered in the 87th IBEP Performance Tested Bulls Sale.  We are confident you will find a great deal of quality throughout this offering of performance tested bulls.  

Bulls are available for viewing at any time at the IBEP Test Station and onsite in Springville on sale day.  

​Only those seriously considering investing in their next herd sire should attend in person.  

Individuals who enjoy watching the sale can do so through CattleUSA.com.  This as a measure to minimize the crowd size yet for this sale.

All who attend the sale in person will be required to wear a face covering at all times and abide by COVID safety measures.

​For questions on individual bulls please contact the respective cooperator (page 17 of catalog) and IBEP with questions about the sale.

IBEP Test Station: 812-279-4330 or nminton@purdue.edu

Website: https://ag.purdue.edu/ansc/ibep/Pages/default.aspx

The Washington County Farmers’ Market Board of Directors is hosting a meeting for past, current, and potential market vendorsfor 2021. 

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2021at 6:30 pm at the 4-H Building of the Washington Co. Fairgrounds (118 Fair St., Salem).  This meeting will cover information such as the 2021 Vendor Contract, market updates, and to answer vendor questions. 

Meeting participants should plan to social distance and wear a mask.  

Anyone who has recently been in contact with an individual with COVID-19 should not attend the meeting.

If there are questions about this meeting, contact Purdue Extension – Washington County by calling 812-883-4601 or emailing dhowellw@purdue.edu. 

On April 9, 2021, Seymour Police Department Communications received a report that a missing 24-year-old female from Edinburgh, Indiana could possibly be in the Seymour, Indiana area.

The victim was last known to be giving a ride to a female from Seymour, to get a change of clothing.

While checking the area around Stevens Way, patrol officers were approached by the brother of the victim.

The brother of the victim told patrol officers that the suspect had pulled a knife on him and jumped into a nearby truck.

Patrol officers approached the vehicle the suspect was in and had her exit the vehicle. The suspect was identified as Sylvia Terry age 24 of Seymour, Indiana.

The victim told patrol officers that Terry asked for a ride to Seymour. While being taken to Seymour, Terry took the victim’s mobile phone and threw it out the window. Terry then directed the victim to drive to the Muscatatuck Wildlife Refuge where Terry pulled out a knife and instructed the victim to exit the vehicle.

After about 30 minutes, Terry instructed the victim to get back in the vehicle and drive to the Circle K on Stevens Way. Once at the Circle K, the victim stated they sat stationary for about 2 hours. The victim stated that she did not reach out for help because of Terry’s erratic behavior and fear.

After being in the vehicle for 2 hours, a family of the victim showed up and the victim was able to get away from Terry. Terry then attempted to enter a vehicle belonging to one of the victim’s relatives.

After being unable to do so, Terry got back into the victim’s vehicle and brandished the knife again.

At this point, one of the victim’s family members began yelling for help and Terry exited the vehicle and entered another vehicle that was at the location.

This is when patrol officers made contact with Terry and took her into custody. A knife was also located in the vehicle Terry entered.

Sylvia Terry was arrested for kidnapping a level 3 felony, criminal confinement a level 6 felony, criminal recklessness a level 6 felony, and theft a class misdemeanor.

Terry was taken to the Jackson County Jail where she was remanded into the custody of the jail staff.