On June 17, 2020, Sgt. John Hartman responded to the area of US 31 South of Scottsburg in reference to a report of reckless driving. 

Upon arrival he observed the alleged suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. 

An investigation led to the arrest of Patrick Cozart, 29, of Scottsburg for Dealing in Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Operating While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person and Possession or Use of a Legend Drug. 

On June 17, 2020, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office assisted agents with the A.T.F., the Indiana State Police and the U.S. Marshalls with the service of a Felony Parole Warrant. 

Joseph Burhop, 32, from Hesperia, California was wanted for Fleeing Police with a Vehicle, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Obstruction of an Officer and Robbery out of California.

Deputy Josh Juliot conducted a traffic stop after Deputy John Smith used the Sheriff’s Office Drone to locate the suspect in Scottsburg. 

The Scott County Health Department received documentation that the county has its first death of a long term care facility resident due to coronavirus. 

SCHD did not reveal the name of the facility.

The patient had pre-existing health conditions which put the patient in a high risk category for complications.

The resident had been hospitalized for care when they passed.

Local health officer, Dr. R. Kevin Rogers, states “We send condolences to the family and friends of the one who passed. This is a glaring reminder of the severity of this disease. The community must listen to the guidance of the experts and practice all the ways to not spread this disease including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. We all must protect those who are most vulnerable.”

Construction continues ahead of project completion this fall

Work is progressing on the U.S. 421 bridge approach project in downtown Madison. A new section of roadway is expected to open mid-to-late next week between Harrison and Main Streets as part of the nearly $10 million contracts that is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2020. Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Beaty Construction Inc. is continuing operations in the area to complete pedestrian bridge construction, water main, curb and gutter work, stormwater placement and sidewalk construction. The following traffic impacts are also planned to begin/continue next week, including: Baltimore Street closed north and south of Main Street St. Michael’s Avenue closed south of Main Street (local traffic only via East Street and 2nd Street) Barrier wall installed across 2nd Street to close the road between Clay and Harrison Streets for water main work Fillmore Street remains closed for pedestrian bridge construction 1st Street remains closed for a drive, curb and gutter work Hillside Inn and Roosevelt Street not accessible from Main Street until end of construction Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution, and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent.

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to begin work this week on a $2.7 million asphalt resurface contract on S.R. 45 between I-69 and S.R. 445 in Monroe and Greene Counties, west of Bloomington.

Patching, followed by milling and paving is expected to start on or after Wednesday (June 17), weather permitting. Work will be completed under daytime lane closures with flagging. The contract was awarded in February 2020 and is scheduled to be complete in August. 

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to begin structure replacement work this weekend on S.R. 160 in Washington County. The structure is located eight miles west of U.S. 31 between New Salem Road and Hickory Grove Road over a tributary of Springle Creek.

As a result, S.R. 160 will close at 7 p.m. Friday evening (June 19) between S.R. 60 and I-65 and will reopen by 7 a.m. on Monday, June 22. Following the full closure, single lane closures with flagging will be in place.

The official detour will follow S.R. 60 to S.R. 56 to I-65. The $195,000 contract was awarded in January 2020 and is expected to be complete by the end of July.

Motorists are reminded to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent.

The suspect in the officer-involved shooting in Clay County on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, has been placed under arrest. 

Marion Tanner Joseph Haywood, 23, Owensburg, Indiana, was released from Regional Hospital in Terre Haute early this afternoon and was taken into custody by the Indiana State Police upon his release. 

Haywood has been transported to the Clay County Jail where he is now incarcerated.    

CHARGES:

• Possessing, manufacturing, transporting or distributing a destructive device, Level 5 Felony (2 counts)
• Resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, Level 6 Felony
• Domestic battery with a deadly weapon, Level 5 Felony, (Monroe County warrant) 

Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post have were requested by Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that took place on June 17, 2020, at approximately 3:08 a.m., near Centerpoint, Indiana.    

At approximately 2:27 a.m., deputies of the Clay County Sheriff’s Department were requested at a residence near the Clay County and Vigo County line off of State Road 46, reference to a suspicious subject knocking vigorously on a residence door. 

Haywood left the residence before Clay County Deputies could arrive. 

A short time later, a Clay County Deputy observed a vehicle, meeting the description from the original call, traveling eastbound on State Road 46 near County Road 150 West, at a high rate of speed.

The Deputy then attempted to stop the vehicle, and a pursuit ensued, continuing northbound onto State Road 59. 

Haywood began to discard items from the moving vehicle, which would later be discovered as improvised explosive devices.

The pursuit continued onto County Road 100 East and County Road 300 North, in Clay County, where the subject failed to negotiate a turn, traveling off of the roadway. 

It was at that time that the pursuing Deputy caught up to the vehicle, but the subject had maneuvered the vehicle back onto the roadway and proceeded to drive the vehicle directly at the Deputy. 

Due to the fact that the Deputy felt his life was in danger, the Deputy then discharged his duty weapon at Haywood, who continued north on County Road 100 East before stopping and exiting the vehicle, attempting to run on foot. 

A Clay County K-9 officer was released at that time, and the subject was subdued. 

Medical assistance was immediately rendered at the scene. 

Haywood was subsequently transported to Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, with non-life-threatening injuries, and currently remains hospitalized. 

No Deputies were injured.   

The Indiana State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) out of Indianapolis arrived on the scene and used K-9 units and special tools to inspect the items within the subject’s vehicle and that was discarded onto State Road 59. 

Upon reviewing all the information, the EOD team found the discarded items to be active explosives. 

The EOD team used a device to neutralize the discarded items, deeming the scene safe.  

Clay County Deputy Hunter Gambil is the deputy involved in this incident. 

He has been placed on administrative leave, which is customary in officer-involved shooting incidents. 

Deputy Gambil has one and a half years of service to the department.   

The investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police detectives Mike Featherling, Ryan Winters and Jason Schofstall with the assistance of Lieutenant Jeff Hearon, First Sergeant Jason Fajt, Sergeant Sam Stearley, CSI Sergeant Brandon Mullen and CSI Sergeant Michael Organ of the Putnamville State Police Post.   

This is an active and ongoing Indiana State Police investigation.