The Salem Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at Southway Villa on Saturday night. 

They are working the incident with the help of the Indiana State Police and Washington County Sheriff’s Department. 

According to Salem Police Chief Tim Miller, the original call came in at approximately 8:19p Saturday with a report of possible shots fired on Baird Boulevard. 

Miller said the incident is still being investigated. 

No injuries were reported, according to Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller. 

Traffic stops often to lead to more than just traffic infractions. 

Early Tuesday morning, Trooper Kyle Taylor was patrolling SR39 in Washington County along with Officer Ginkins and K9 Lenny from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. 

Trooper Taylor stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction, however, he soon observed indications of possible criminal activity. 

The investigation continued when K9 Lenny alerted on the vehicle.  The subsequent search located suspected methamphetamine as well as a stolen handgun.  The primary suspect did not have a handgun permit but was also a convicted felon.  

As a result, both occupants were arrested on multiple charges and remanded into the Washington County Jail.

Later that same day, Trooper Andrew Taylor (no relation) was patrolling in Clark County on I-65 and stopped a vehicle for an expired license plate. 

The traffic stop evolved into a criminal investigation when the driver was found to be wanted on five warrants out of Clark and Floyd Counties.  Neither occupant had a valid driver’s license.  The passenger was later found to possess more than 21 grams of suspected methamphetamine as well as marijuana.

Trooper Kyle Taylor arrests:

Thomas Seebold, 49, Louisville, KY:  Possession of Stolen Handgun – Level 6 Felony, Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony,Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony, and Carrying a Handgun without License – A Misdemeanor. 

Brianna Robertson, 24, Salem, IN:  Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony, and Visiting a Common Nuisance – B Misdemeanor. 

Trooper Andrew Taylor Arrests:

Victoria S. LaMaster, 26, New Albany, IN:  Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 Felony, Trafficking with an Inmate – Level 5 Felony, Possession of a Syringe – Level 6 Felony, Possession of Marijuana- Class B Misdemeanor. 

Trevor A. Money, 30, New Albany, IN:  Driving While Suspended Prior – Class A Misdemeanor, Five separate Warrants out of Floyd and Clark Counties, including Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving While Suspended Prior. 

A hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 15 at Salem City Hall at 6p to discuss plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of the bypass and State Road 60. 

The meeting will be hosted by the Indiana Department of Transportation and will offer all interested persons an opportunity to comment on current design plans for a proposed intersection improvement project at State Road (SR) 60 and the Salem Bypass in Washington County.

Specifically, the project proposes to convert the existing two-way stop control intersection into a roundabout intersection.

The purpose of the proposed project is to enhance safety at the intersection by reducing the frequency and severity of vehicular collisions at this location.

The preferred alternative is to reconfigure the intersection into a single-lane roundabout. The proposed project also will include replacing the pavement to full depth, as needed, to build new approach legs leading into the roundabout.

Existing guardrails along the south side of the intersection and a portion of the existing guardrail along the north side of S.R. 60 to the east of Salem Bypass will be removed and not replaced. New guardrail end treatments will be installed.

The project proposal will also include intersection lighting.

Proposed construction of the intersection improvement is anticipated to begin in 2021 and would be constructed utilizing phased construction.

The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) for the project includes the closure of the Salem Bypass and S.R. 60 during phased construction. Access to properties will be maintained at all times during construction. The official Salem Bypass detour will utilize S.R. 135 through the City of Salem, S.R. 56 and U.S. 150. S.R. 60 will remain open as long as possible through construction but will be closed to complete curb work. The official S.R. 60 detour will utilize S.R. 56 and I-65.

Federal and State funds are proposed to be used for construction of this project. The environmental document is available to view prior to the public hearing at the following locations:

1. Salem Public Library, 212 North Main Street, Salem, Indiana 47167
2. INDOT Seymour District Office, 185 Agrico Lane, Seymour, Indiana 47274
3. INDOT Office of Public Involvement, Rm N642, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN        46204‑2216, Phone # (317) 232-6601

A project webpage will be created prior to the public hearing date to ensure project information is available on-line via the INDOT Seymour District web page https://www.in.gov/indot/2706.htm.

Public statements for the record will be taken as part of the public hearing procedure. All verbal statements recorded during the public hearing and all written comments submitted prior to, during and for a period of two (2) weeks following the hearing date, will be evaluated, considered and addressed in subsequent environmental documentation. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and within the comment period to: INDOT Public Hearings, IGCN Room N642, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204. E-Mail: rclark@indot.IN.gov. 

INDOT respectfully requests comments be submitted by Friday, January 31, 2020.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred today at approximately 1:41 p.m. New Year’s Day in the 3300 blocks of south C.R. 600 East.

The victim has been identified as Chad J. Miller, 49, of Churubusco.

A side-by-side ORV with one occupant was traveling south on C.R. 600 East and lost control when it hit a patch of snow in the roadway.

The vehicle then went off the east side of the roadway and rolled multiple times.

The operator was not wearing a seatbelt, helmet, or any other protective riding gear and was pinned under the vehicle.

A passerby called 911 and reported the accident.

The Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Churubusco Fire Department, LaOtto Fire Department, Parkview Noble EMS, and the Noble County Coroner’s Office assisted on the scene.

The 2020 Beef Cow/Calf Improvement Seminar will take place on Saturday, January 18 at the Orange County Community Center (1075 N Sandy Hood Rd, Paoli, IN 47454) beginning
at 9:00 AM and ending at 3:30 PM.

The theme for this year’s seminar will focus on “Selection.”
This seminar will explore how selecting the right animals can impact a beef operation’s efficiency and profitability.

The day’s speakers have a wide range of expertise and will share their knowledge and experiences with beef cattle selection. University of Tennessee’s Dr. Justin Rhinehart will cover
three topics related to selection including “Nature vs Nurture: Heritability of Reproduction,”

“The Snowball Effect: Genomics & Reproductive Technology,” and “Adaptation vs Cultivation: Management Decisions for Your Environment.” Matt Claeys from Purdue University will
discuss “Structural Soundness as a Component of Selecting Cattle.” Retired Western Kentucky Animal Science Professor, Dr. Gordon Jones, will share his experience with “Selecting Cattle for
Optimal Production in Pasture Settings.”

Early registration on or before January 10 will cost $20. Students with paying advisors or parents will be $20 on or before January 10. All registrations received after January 10 will be $30.

Lunch is included in the registration fee. For a registration form or for additional information, please contact your county Extension office or the Purdue Extension – Lawrence
County Office at 812-275-4623 or email at odavis@purdue.edu.