Dale K. Bailey, age 73, of Sellersburg
Dale K. Bailey, age 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Clark Memorial Hospital. Born January 25, 1947, in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles Frederick Bailey and Olive (Peyton) Bailey.
Dale was retired from Jeff Boat where he worked as a tradesman; he was Church of Christ by faith and was a member of Teamsters Local 89.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Stewart) Bailey; 1 daughter: Lana Baxter (Hoyt); 1 son: Brian Dale Bailey (April); 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.
The funeral service will be private with burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Washington County Inmate Roster – 12-21-20
December 20
Department of Natural Resources
Felix Wayne Neace, 30, Scottsburg
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
- Possession of paraphernalia with prior unrelated judgment or conviction for possessing paraphernalia
December 18
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Bryton DeJuan Tucker, 25, Clarksville
- Possession of child pornography
Missing Pekin Man Found This Morning
According to Washinton County Sheriff Brent Miller, a missing 68-year-old Pekin man has been found.
Miller confirmed he was found alive this morning at 7:40a
No other details were provided.
Samuel Woodard, 68, was last seen in the Albertson Lane/Bethel Road area at approximately 4:30 pm today.
Police Searching For 68-Year-Old Pekin Man
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a 68-year-old Pekin man who has been reported missing person.
Sheriff Brent Miller asks the public for its assistance.
Samuel Woodard, 68, was last seen in the Albertson Lane/Bethel Road area at approximately 4:30 pm today.
According to Miller, Woodward was wearing a light white and black checkered jacket with a hood and blue jeans.
Mr. Woodard walks with his head to the left and slumped over, said Miller.
If you have information about Mr. Woodard’s whereabouts or have seen him, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Department at (812) 883-5999.
Washington County Inmate Roster – 12-18-20
December 14
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Bonnie L. Lakes, 64, Salem
- Writ Of Body Attachment
Bryan Alvin Eads, 59, Salem
- Criminal Mischief
- Criminal Trespass
- Residential entry
December 15
Salem Police Department
Tabatha Lanae Curtsinger, 40, Scottsburg
- Burglary (Aiding)
- Auto theft
Bobby Dee Curtsinger, 49, Scottsburg
- Burglary (attempted)
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Residential entry
- Auto theft
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
William J. Motsinger, 30, Salem
- Dealing in methamphetamine
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of paraphernalia
Indiana State Police
Darreyl Wayne Dold, 24, New Albany
- Failure to appear on a felony charge
James Roscoe Richie, 55, Scottsburg
- Dealing in methamphetamine – amount at least 10 grams
- Possession of methamphetamine – the amount at least 10 but <28 grams an enhancing circumstance applies
December 17
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Raymond Delano Pavey, 39, Salem
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Obstruction of justice
- Resisting law enforcement – using a vehicle to flee – or drawing or using deadly weapon – inflicts/causes bodily injuy to another – or operates a vehicle creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person
- Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia
- Possession of paraphernalia with prior unrelated judgment or conviction for possessing parahernalia
Indiana State Police
Dyuane Edward Hoyt, 37, Salem
- Auto theft
- Theft – at least $750 but less than $50000 value or property is firearm or prior theft or criminal conversion conviction
- Visiting a common nuisance
- Possession of methamphetamine
James Michael Edward Boule, 37, Pekin
- Dealing in methamphetamine – amount less than 5 grams and enhancing circumstance applies
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Habitual Felony Offender
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of marijuana hash oil hashish or salvia – prior conviction for a drug offense
- Possession of syringe
- Possession of paraphernalia
- Maintaining a common nuisance
Scott County Chief Deputy Toby Deaton Re-Elected as Vice President of the Indiana FOP
The Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) , (State Lodge, not local lodge), which is made up of nearly 15,000 members, recently held elections for the positions of President and Vice President.
As a result of the election, Chief Deputy Toby Deaton was successful in winning and retaining the office of Vice President.
Deaton stated, “he was humbled and honored by the support he received”.
He credits his winning to being accessible to FOP members and the strong work conducted in the Indiana General Assembly on behalf of the police officers in Indiana.
Specifically pointing to a “Police Officers Bill of Rights, pension enhancement and increased benefits for the families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Sheriff Goodin was excited about Chief Deaton’s election win because of the benefits of his contacts he has state-wide. Just recently Chief Deaton secured over $100,000.00 in police equipment.
That savings of taxpayer dollars is the tip of the ice berg of the benefits Scott County taxpayers and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Austin City Police and Scottsburg City Police will have as Chief Deaton as the Vice-President of the State F.O.P.
Death Investigation in Vermillion County
December 18, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Vermillion County 911 Dispatch Center received an emergency call about a fire in a detached garage.
The preliminary investigation by Putnamville State Police Post detectives indicates that emergency personnel responded to a fire in a detached garage fire located at 18055 South Rangeline Road in Universal.
Upon emergency personnel’s arrival, they discovered a detached garage fully engulfed in flames.
The Black Diamond Fire Department worked diligently to put an end to the fire. Once the fire was extinguished, a body was discovered inside the detached garage.
Vermillion County Prosecutor Bruce Aukerman then requested that the Putnamville State Police Post take over the investigation.
The identity of the body cannot be released at this time, pending positive identification.
An autopsy has been scheduled for December 19, 2020, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.
This is an active and ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police. Information will be updated as the investigation proceeds.
There is no further information to release currently.
Assisting Agencies: Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department, Vermillion County Coroner’s Office, Cayuga Town Marshall, Black Diamond Volunteer Fire Department and Indiana State Fire Marshal.
Free Covid Testing at Fairgrounds Next Week
Washington County gets a second chance at free Covid-19 testing.
After a public outcry led to the cancellation of a Covid-19 free testing site at Salem High School, second free testing has been planned for the Washington County Fairgrounds beginning next week.
There will be no cost for the test and children as young as two years old can be tested (with parental consent).
This testing facility is being sponsored by the Indiana Department of Health and will be set up in the 4H building located at the top of the hill.
The testing clinic will be held:
- Tuesday, December 22nd from 9 AM-6PM
- Wednesday, December 23rd from 9AM-6PM
- Thursday, December 24th from 9AM-1PM
- Friday, December 25th CLOSED
- Saturday, December 26th from 9AM-6PM
Testing will be available to all members of the public regardless of symptoms.
Once tested, all individuals are to remain at homes in isolation until they receive their test results.
Hoosiers will not be charged for testing and insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you.
The previously scheduled testing site was to have been at Salem High School from Dec. 8 thru the 12th.
Just a few days after being selected by the Indiana Department of Health and the Washington County Health Department, Salem High School was canceled as a Covid-19 testing site due to public outcry.
“Due to numerous complaints made to the State by community members, the ISDH strike team has canceled the testing for next week at the Salem High School,” according to a statement released to the school today through the local health department.
Washington County has been listed for several weeks as an “Orange” county which is the second-highest level of spread of the Coronavirus. It turned “Red” two weeks ago and has since went back to “Orange.”
Schools in the community are currently operating in a virtual format with students at home until after the first of January.
Washington County has had 348 total cases since December 1 and three deaths.
