Washington County Inmate Roster – 2-19-21
February 18
City of Salem Police Department
Joseph Paul Popp, 30, Salem
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
ISABELLA ESPERANZA RESENDIZ, 18, New Albany
- Battery – resulting in bodily injury
Two From New Albany Arrested After Police Search For Suspects in Walmart Shooting
Two female New Albany residents have been arrested in connection with a shooting that was reported Wednesday at a Walmart in Paoli.
Allison Shields and Bethany Amburgey were taken into custody Thursday in Shively, the Indiana State Police said in an update.
The arrests come after ISP and the Paoli Police Department distributed surveillance images of the two suspects after the shooting at the Walmart in Paoli.
Details about the shooting were not released, except that investigators were looking for the two suspects.
The two images were posted to social media in an effort to locate the individuals.
In Thursday’s update, state police did not release additional information about the investigation, except to confirm Shields and Amburgey had been arrested.
The Shively Police Department assisted ISP and Paoli police.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Indiana State Police at 812-482-1441, or the Paoli Police Department at 812-723-2836.
Pictured below are the two who were arrested – Allison R. Shields and Bethany M. Amburgey, both from the New Albany area.
They were believed to be in a red Ford Focus with license plate number ETH612.
Washington County Inmate Roster – 2-18-21
February 17
Indiana State Police
Jennifer M. Jenkins, 34, Salem
- Violation of Probation/ Petition To Revoke Suspended Sentence
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Destiny A. Reckard, 33, Pekin
- Theft
Support FFA members during FFA week and year-round
“FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.” This FFA mission statement is a testament to our members, chapters, advisors, and supporters everywhere.
National FFA week starts Monday, Feb. 20. It is held annually on the last full week in February. This year it will look, unlike any other FFA week, showcasing virtual “events” rather than Blue and Gold filling the school halls or a pancake breakfast made by members for all the teachers. Our more than 12,000 Indiana FFA members have found ways to still make it special, nonetheless.
The celebrations this week will include virtual visits from Indiana FFA State Officers to FFA chapters across the state. Like every year, this FFA week will also include a proclamation from Indiana legislators who are set to recognize the importance of FFA week and supporting our students. FFA students from across the state will also have the opportunity to learn from agriculture leaders about creating opportunities to tell their story in agriculture and to stand up for agricultural practices on the local, state and federal level with four virtual FFA Advocacy days. Even though this FFA week is certain to look unlike any other, these resilient students have found a way to keep FFA traditions alive.
We cannot honor and celebrate National FFA week without remembering former Indiana FFA Association Director Rob Hays, who passed away last summer. Rob embodied everything FFA is and stands for and is dearly missed in our department and throughout the state. Rob was most passionate about building leaders, something that FFA does so well.
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Indiana FFA Association believe leadership development and equipping members with the skills they need to succeed at any stage of life is crucial. Recently we partnered with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch’s office to develop Indiana’s Rural Road to a Recovery plan, designed to get our state back on track following the pandemic. One priority outlined in our rural road to recovery is to strengthen the pipeline of individuals seeking careers in agriculture. FFA is a great way to get students learning and involved in agriculture-related careers.
Many times I have heard it said that FFA members are some of the hardest working, most eager students on a job or in an internship. I am certain that is due in large part to FFA’s leadership and learning model along with the positive support from advisors and parents.
I want to encourage businesses and post-secondary educational institutions to take a deeper look into FFA members as they are moving into careers or furthering their education. Beyond leadership skills, FFA members learn so much about agriculture, food science, technology and a variety of other disciplines preparing them for success.
I further encourage business and community leaders to ask themselves how they can promote youth education or support their local FFA chapter. Our local FFA chapters and schools need business participation for events and to expand learning opportunities. This is also a great way to establish a connection with the next generation of community leaders, which could lead to job shadowing or an internship.
FFA members exhibit the value of hard work, education and strong leadership instilled in them from the very beginning of their membership and make excellent additions to any workforce or team. At the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, we feel that firsthand because almost half of our 60 employees were FFA members. During FFA week I encourage others to think when was the last time I volunteered with my local FFA chapter? By working together and supporting the local chapters we can take FFA and Indiana’s 12,000 FFA members to the next level.
David Richard Newkirk, 77, English
David Richard Newkirk, 77, of English, Indiana died on February 11, 2021 at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 4, 1944 to the late Woodrow and Janie Pearl (Payton) Newkirk.
He was a former assembler for the former Carpenter Bus Body Works in Mitchell, Indiana.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nellie M. (Norman) Newkirk; brothers: Charles Ernest, Robert Thomas, and Woodrow Ferris Newkirk.
He is survived by his sons: Richard W. Newkirk of Milltown, Indiana, Kenneth Scott Newkirk of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and James Carter Newkirk of Marengo, Indiana; a daughter: Nancy M. Newkirk of Lubbock, Texas; brothers: Russell Newkirk of English, Indiana, Paul Newkirk of Indianapolis, Indiana, Ralph Newkirk of Taswell, Indiana; sisters: Grace Newkirk Kohler of Owensville, Indiana, Martha King of English, Indiana, and Nancy May of Indianapolis, Indiana; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Highfill Chapel Cemetery near Taswell, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana.
Rev. Paul Newkirk will officiate the service.
Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.
Crystal F. (Ridenour) McManis, 91, Taswell
Crystal F. (Ridenour) McManis, 91, of Taswell, Indiana died on February 14, 2021, at Jasper Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center. She was born on October 7, 1929, in Princeton, Indiana to the late Jess and Mammie (Knight) Ridenour.
She was a former cook for Corky’s in Celestine, Cedar Ridge in Wickliffe, and the Eckerty “Y”. She was a member of the Wickliffe United Methodist Church and Mifflin Homemakers Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James A. McManis; a son, Jerry McManis; brothers: Clifton and Clisten Ridenour; and a sister, Trillis Eastridge.
She is survived by her sons: Jimmie E. McManis (Louise) of Paoli, Indiana and Tony K. McManis (Kathy) of Taswell, Indiana; a daughter, Melissa Odle (Bill) of Milltown, Indiana; grandchildren: Yolanda Morgan, Jamie Eastridge (Jason), Jason McManis (Megan), Jimmie McManis Jr. (Brandin), Stormy Odle (Dana), and Jackie Odle, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Taswell Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home.
Bro. Doug Byrum will officiate the service.
Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana is entrusted with the arrangements.
Recent Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office
On February 10, 2021, Corporal James Ward conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County. An investigation led to the arrest of Rodney Wilson, 58, of Scottsburg for Operating While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle with an A.C.E. of At Least 0.15 or More.
On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to suspicious circumstances in rural Scott County. Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Tyler Kennedy, 23, of Henryville, IN, for Operator Never Licensed.
On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skyler Thompson responded to a slide off accident in rural Scott County. Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Timothy Larrison, 26, of Scottsburg for Driving While Suspended Prior.
On February 11, 2021, Corporal Charlie Coomer and Deputy Zach Brown were dispatched to a residence in Lexington, IN, for suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Seth Carter, 32, of Lexington for Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official, Resisting Law Enforcement, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication.
On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in Scottsburg. The vehicle continued traveling without stopping before finally pulling over on I-65. An investigation led to the arrest of Justin Smith, 31, of Clarksville, IN, for Resisting Law Enforcement and Operator Never Licensed.
On February 12, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Scottsburg. An investigation led to the arrest of Brandon Haven, 41, of Scottsburg for Operating as a Habitual Traffic Violator, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug and Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance.
On February 13, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Scottsburg. An investigation led to the arrest of James Cardwell, 27, of Jeffersonville, IN, on an outstanding arrest warrant for Invasion of Privacy and Intimidation.
On February 14, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County. An investigation led to the arrest of Matthew Kemp, 20, of Scottsburg for Operator Never Licensed, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.
On February 14, 2021, First Sergeant Keith Hartman responded to a report of Domestic Battery. An investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Willbanks, 40, of Scottsburg for Domestic Battery, Battery by Bodily Waste, Interference of Reporting a Crime and Intimidation.
On February 16, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to an accident on I-65. Upon arrival no one was in or around the vehicle. Shortly thereafter with the assistance of the Indiana State Police and the Austin City Police a male was located walking. An investigation led to the arrest of Jordan Justice, 22, of Scottsburg for Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident.
Update – Names Released in Fatal Crash in Orange County
In cooperation with the Orange County Coroner’s office, all notifications have been made to the respective families of the two persons killed in Sunday’s crash.
The deceased are identified as:
- Kyndell Bailey, 15, Orleans, IN
- Jocelyn Phillips, 16, of Paoli, IN
Also, to identify the other passengers involved during the incident.
- Keeghan Jones, 18, Paoli, IN
- Trandon Blevins, 15, Paoli, IN
This crash took place at approximately 8:20 PM Sunday on County Road 500 North.
A westbound 2006 Pontiac on County Road 500 North lost control and left the south side of the roadway and flipped multiple times before landing on its roof in a field.
There were four juvenile occupants in the vehicle, two of which were deceased at the scene.
The other two occupants were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The crash is still under investigation by the Indiana State Police.
Assisting at the scene were, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Paoli Police Department, and Orleans Police Department.
