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.