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Traffic Stop Nets Methamphetamine and Loaded Handgun

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Sunday at approximately 10:40p, Trooper Vennekotter was patrolling US 41 near Oak Street in Fort Branch when he stopped the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer for driving 64 mph in a 50 mph zone.

When Trooper Vennekotter approached the vehicle, he detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana inside the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Larry Morris, 49, and his passenger was identified as Sarah Ellingson, 29, both from Evansville.

A Gibson County sheriff’s deputy arrived to assist.

While officers searched the vehicle, they located a .380 Ruger pistol, a corner baggie containing suspected meth, a corner baggie containing a white residue, and drug paraphernalia.

Morris and Ellingson were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

Larry Morris, 49, Evansville, IN

  1. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony
  2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Sarah Ellingson, 29, Evansville, IN

  1. Possession of Methamphetamine with a Firearm, Level 5 Felony
  2. Possession of a Handgun without a Permit, Class A Misdemeanor
  3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Alex Vennekotter, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Gibson County Sheriff’s Office

Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Announce Next Call for Community Crossings Matching Grants

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Governor Eric J. Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced the next call for projects in the Community Crossings grant program is now open. Community Crossings is part of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program, a 20-year, fully funded plan to enhance Indiana’s highways and local roads by awarding communities grants for shovel-ready local road construction projects.

“Hoosier communities have made tremendous strides in building up and building out their local roads in recent years, thanks in part to partnering with the state through Community Crossings,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This next round of Community Crossings grants will keep that momentum going and allow cities, towns, and counties to complete additional projects to spur community growth and development.”

Projects that are eligible for funding through Community Crossings include road resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in connection with road projects. Material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations are also eligible for funds.

Projects submitted to the Indiana Department of Transportation for funding will be evaluated based on need, traffic volume, local support, the impact on connectivity and mobility within the community, and regional economic significance.

Funding for this call for projects combines existing revenue available in the state’s local road and bridge matching grant fund and anticipated revenues during the first three months of the 2021 calendar year.

“Opening this next call for projects just a few weeks after awarding more than $100 million for local projects in our final 2020 round of grants further demonstrates our historic commitment to taking care of our roads in Indiana,” INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness said.

“INDOT and local governments are improving existing roads at a record pace and this next round of Community Crossings positions our local partners to deliver even more progress in the coming months.”

Community Crossings is open to all local government units in the State of Indiana.

  • Cities and towns with a population of fewer than 10,000 will receive funds using a 75/25 match.
  • Cities and towns with a population of greater than 10,000 will receive funds using a 50/50 match.
  • Counties with a population of fewer than 50,000 will receive funds using a 75/25 match.
  • Counties with a population of greater than 50,000 will receive funds using a 50/50 match.

Over the last four years, the state has awarded more than $830 million in matching funds to support local road and bridge projects around Indiana. Long-term funding for Community Crossings is part of House Enrolled Act 1002, passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Holcomb in April 2017.

All application materials must be submitted by Friday, January 29, 2021, at 5 p.m. ET. Communities receiving funding for projects will be notified in late winter or early spring.

For more information on Community Crossings, visit www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

38-Year-Old Madison Man Arrested on Drug Charges

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A 38-year-old Madison man was arrested Monday evening after a traffic stop led to various drug charges.

Bradley M. Randall, 38, of Madison, was arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail on the following charges: 

  •  Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony 
  •  Dealing in Methamphetamine – Level 3 Felony
  •  HTV (Lifetime) with prior arrest -Level 5 Felony 
  • False Informing – Level 6 Felony 
  • Possession of Methamphetamine (Warrant) – Level 3 Felony 

Around 10:30 Monday night, Indiana State Trooper Justin Smith was patrolling on I-65 near the Sellersburg exit when he stopped a driver for not wearing his seatbelt.

The traffic stop soon turned into a more in-depth investigation after the driver, later identified as Randall, continued to drive for approximately two miles before pulling over and providing false information on his identity multiple times.  

As the investigation continued, Trooper Smith learned that Randall was listed as a lifetime Habitual Traffic Offender (HTV) and was also wanted out of Jefferson County, Indiana for possession of methamphetamine.

Further investigation revealed approximately 3.6 ounces of suspected methamphetamine in the car.  

State Police Investigating Theft of Handgun from ISP Vehicle

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Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours of January 2 into January 3 an issued police handgun was taken from a marked state police vehicle parked in a private driveway. The theft occurred in the Pine Springs West neighborhood near 75th and Hague Road. 

A surveillance camera on a neighboring home captured images of a white male carrying a rifle attempting to make entry into a white pick-up truck. Investigators believe these images were taken prior to the unlawful entry into the police vehicle, however, the close proximity leads investigators to believe the same male suspect is responsible for the handgun theft. The rifle the suspect was carrying was not the weapon stolen from the ISP vehicle. 

Taken from the police vehicle was a Sig Sauer P227 .45 caliber handgun. It is important to note all issued Sig Sauer P227 for the Indiana State Police have a serial number that begins with ISP followed by four digits (ISP0000). The handgun also has an Indiana State Police stamp on top of the frame as the photo below depicts. 

We are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or provide further information to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 or at www.crimetips.org

The suspect in the below images is considered armed and dangerous. Should you encounter him please call the police immediately. 

All suspects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in the court of law.

Busy New Year’s Weekend for the Scott County Sheriff’s Office

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On December 31, 2020, Chief Deputy Toby Deaton and Major Joe Guarneri responded to a residence on Marshfield Road for a disturbance. 

Upon arrival, they made contact with Ryan Robinson, 27, of Scottsburg, and Irish Broyles, 23, of Scottsburg. 

Further investigation revealed drug activity.  Both Robinson and Broyles were arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail.  Robinson was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia, Neglect of a Dependent, Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish or Salvia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.  

Broyles was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia, Neglect of a Dependent, Possession of Marijuana/Hash Oil/Hashish or Salvia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance as well. 

                     Ryan Robinson.jpg     Irish Broyles.jpg

On December 31, 2020, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to a suspicious person call near Highway 3.  Upon arrival, they made contact with Michael Smith, 51, of Lexington.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Smith.  He was charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Operating While Intoxicated Endangering a Person.  He was transported to the Scott County Jail. 

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On January 3, 2021, Deputy Christopher Bowling initiated a traffic stop.  He made contact with Amber Leadingham-Kennedy, 25, of Madison.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Leadingham-Kennedy.  She was charged with Operator Never Licensed and transported to the Scott County Jail. 

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On January 4, 2021, Deputy Chris Bowling with the assistance of Officer Hodge and Officer Newsome of the Austin Police Department made a traffic stop on Coffee Pot Road.  Deputy Bowling made contact with Christopher Helton, 33, of Paris Crossing.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Helton.  He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine – Prior and Possession of Paraphernalia – Prior.  Helton was transported to the Scott County Jail. 

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On January 4, 2020, First Sergeant John Hartman, Deputy Rick Barrett, and Major Joe Guarneri responded to an unresponsive male in the Lexington area.  Upon arrival, they made contact with Stephen Hawkins, 42, of Lexington.  Further investigation led to the arrest of Hawkins.  He was charged with Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Cocaine or Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug, Possession Marijuana/Hash Oil?, Hashish or Salvia. 

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On January 4, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  An investigation led to the arrest of Dale Perkins, 47, of North Vernon, IN, for Possession of Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

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On January 4, 2021, Deputy Skylar Thompson was called to rural Scott County for trespassing.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Tyler Collins, 35, of Lexington, IN, for Criminal Trespass. 

Tyler Perkins.jpg

Emma Jean Campbell, age 88, of Clarksville

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Emma Jean Campbell, age 88, of Clarksville, formerly of Borden, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Westminster Health Care Center in Clarksville. 

Born September 2, 1932 in War, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Sparks and Minnie (Leslie) Sparks.

She was a childcare provider for over 35 years and was a member of St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Sellersburg.

Emma Jean is survived by her daughter, Rose Ann Callahan (Mike); 3 granddaughters; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Minnie Sparks; her husband, Ray Campbell; 7 brothers and sisters; and her son, Robert Campbell.

The funeral service will be private; Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

www.hughestaylor.net

Juveniles Were From Louisville; Stealing From Vehicles in Salem

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USA, New York State, New York City, Crime scene barrier tape

Salem Police Officer Jordan Taylor told WSLM last night the five male juveniles that were taken into custody yesterday morning were from Louisville and were breaking into vehicles along Tucker Street. 

Some items taken have been recovered and returned to the residents. 

The vehicle they were in has been reported stolen from Kentucky and police also found a gun in the vehicle.  

Taylor said they ranged in age from 14-17 and are currently in a juvenile detention center with interest from both the Clark County Sheriff’s Department and Louisville Metro Police Department. 

“We don’t know if this is the first time these juveniles have been in Salem or over on Tucker Street,” Taylor said. “They were getting into cars and stuff. We recovered those items and returned everything to the owners. They were taking credit cards, wallets, social security cards.”
 
Taylor said police aren’t sure what they were doing in Salem. 
 
“We have their phones to see if we can track them to see if they’ve been here before,” he said. “Clark County seems to know a lot about them. We’re in touch with LMPD and they seem to have a pretty serious investigation going on about them.” 
 
Taylor said LMPD had quite a bit about their past history.  
 
Taylor said they have a video from a home of the juveniles in action.
 
“The driver would roll up and four of them would get out and go around to various cars and then they would get back in and drive up the street,” he said. 
 
Taylor was dispatched to the area after a call came in about 3:18a Monday morning. 
 
He proceeded to the Tucker Street area and saw the vehicle, which was speeding, and put on his lights and sirens, and the vehicle sped off. 
 
He followed the vehicle into Borden. 
 
“They were surprised I pursued them,” said Taylor. “In Louisville, they don’t pursue vehicles.”
 
Taylor said one driver bailed out of the vehicle when they were in Borden, and the vehicle had a flat tire and the other four juveniles got out and ran.
 
“One bailed out and the car kept going about 1000 feet,” he said. “The car blew a tire and they got out and ran. We ran around for quite a ways, and behind Norma Jeans, they wore out and got down on the ground.”
 
Taylor said the juveniles had a GPS pulled up to be able to navigate in Southern Indiana.
 
“They didn’t know anywhere around here. They had it mapped out how to get back to Louisville. They didn’t even know their way back to Louisville from Salem,” he said. “They didn’t know any back roads or they would have driven off of 60 between Salem and Borden.”
 
“Clark County has been trying to get in contact with them,” said Taylor. “LMPD had really been trying to get ahold of them. 
 
“It’s nerve-racking,” said Taylor. “Residents need to continue to be watchful and keep their vehicles locked when they’re not using them.” 
 

 

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 1-4-21

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inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
French, Codey D
Booking #: 104886
Booking Date: 01-04-2021 – 12:01 am
Charges: 99 Warrant Service
Bond: No Bond
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Hammack, James S
Booking #: 104885
Booking Date: 01-03-2021 – 3:38 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 (76) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
35-48-4-8.3 (8) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESS PARAPHERNALIA
9-25-8-2 (1116) OPERATING OR PERMITTING OPERATION WITHOUT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY- HAVING A PRIOR UNRELATED CONVICTION OR JUDGMENT
35-48-4-7 (902) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE I, II, III, IV, V
35-48-4-7 (902) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- POSSESSION SCHEDULE I, II, III, IV, V
Bond: No Bond
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Barton, Danielle J
Booking #: 104869
Release Date: 01-04-2021 – 12:53 am
Booking Date: 12-30-2020 – 9:07 pm
Charges: 16-42-19-18 (604) HEALTH- POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Bond: $1505
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 1-4-21

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
HELTON, CHRISTOPHER
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000006
Booking Date:
01-04-2021 – 4:37 am
Charges:
IC 35-48-4-6.1(B)FL5 ~ POSSESSION METHAMPHETAMINE – PRIOR
IC 35-48-4-8.3(B)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA – PRIOR

LEADINGHAM-KENNEDY, AMBER
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000005
Release Date:
01-03-2021 – 7:45 pm
Booking Date:
01-03-2021 – 7:17 pm
Charges:
IC 9-24-18-1 ~ OPERATOR NEVER LICENSED

 
Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
LEADINGHAM-KENNEDY, AMBER
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2021-000005
Release Date:
01-03-2021 – 7:45 pm
Booking Date:
01-03-2021 – 7:17 pm
Charges:
IC 9-24-18-1 ~ OPERATOR NEVER LICENSED

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 1-4-21

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Lawrence Co bookings (1)