Master Trooper Travis Coryea was recently recognized in a ceremony in Indianapolis for achieving 25 years of service with the Indiana State Police.

Coryea graduated from the 51st ISP Recruit School on December 4th, 1994. For reaching this milestone, he received an award from Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter that consisted of a framed certificate and a longevity pin to be worn on the uniform.

Coryea grew up in Owen County and graduated from Owen Valley High School in 1990.

Coryea graduated from Indiana State University in 1994 all while serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1990-96 where he was a member of the Infantry.

He was Honorably Discharged in 1996 at the rank of Sergeant after already beginning his career with the Indiana State Police.

Upon his graduation from the ISP Academy, Coryea was assigned to the Lafayette Post where he served as a road trooper until ultimately transferring to the Bloomington Post in 1999.

Master Trooper Coryea was then promoted to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer in 2008 where he is primarily responsible for school bus and commercial vehicle inspections.

Coryea stated “I have a wonderful family whose support has been and continues to be an important part of my career!”

On December 11, 2019, deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Indiana State Police executed a search warrant at 33 Harrod Road in northern rural Scott County. 

The search warrant stemmed from an investigation led by the Sheriff’s Office.  During the search warrant, a large number of prescription pills and marijuana were located. 

After the search warrant was completed four people were arrested. 

Trenton Moore, 26, of Austin was arrested for Dealing in Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Legend Drug, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia, Resisting Law Enforcement and an out of county warrant. 

Bethany Holder, 19, of Scottsburg was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance. 

Chatana Mccreary, 30, of Underwood was arrested for Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled substance, Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia and Visiting a Common Nuisance. 

Dustin Helton, 34, of Deputy was arrested for Visiting a Common Nuisance. 

December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Roy J. Haight, age 62, of Terre Haute, was stopped for driving while suspended near 7^th Street and Windsor Road, by Trooper Gerald Stump. 

Further investigation by Trooper Stump revealed that Haight was driving under the influence. 

Haight refused to submit to a certified chemical test and was then taken into custody and transported to the Vigo County jail where he is currently being detained.

Arrested and Charges:  Roy J. Haight, 62, Terre Haute, IN

• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Prior within 5 years), Class 6 Felony
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class C Misdemeanor
• Driving While Suspended, Class A Misdemeanor

Yesterday, at approximately 12:30 pm, four people were arrested on numerous drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop on I-65 in southern Jackson County.

The investigation began when Trooper Jason Hankins, Indiana State Police-Versailles All Crimes Policing Team, stopped a 1999 Toyota passenger car for a traffic violation on I-65 northbound near the 38-mile marker near Crothersville, Indiana. 

During the course of the traffic stop, Trp. Hankins smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located over 600 grams of marijuana, methamphetamine, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun. 

All four occupants of the vehicle were arrested on charges of Dealing Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Handgun without a Permit, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Arrested:         Mercedes N. Santibanez, age 23, Lansing, MI (Driver)

                        Kera M. Jackson, age 26, Lansing, MI

                        Tylor L. Hintz, age 24, Lansing, MI

                        Anthony E. Jean, age 21, Lansing, MI

All four were transported to the Jackson County Jail where they were incarcerated pending their initial appearances in the Jackson County Circuit Court.

Trp. Hankins was assisted by other troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles and Sellersburg Posts as well as officers from the Crothersville Police Department.

On Tuesday, December 10^th, shortly after 3:00 pm, a single-vehicle crash on State Road 7 near County Road 750 North in northern Jennings County claimed the life of a North Vernon, Indiana man.

The initial investigation by Trooper David Owsley, Indiana State Police-Versailles, indicated a Ford Ranger being driven by Mark A. Holt, age 58, was traveling northbound on State Road 7 near County Road 750 North.

The truck left the east side before returning to the road and overturning.  After it overturned, the vehicle caught fire.  Holt sustained fatal injuries in the crash. 

He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jennings County Coroner’s Office.

Investigators believed Holt was the driver of the vehicle and had made contact with his family on Tuesday evening.  Holt’s identity was confirmed today through dental records.  His family has been notified. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Trp. David Owsley was assisted by the Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team, Jennings County Sheriff’s Office, Jennings County EMS, Scipio-Geneva Fire Department, and Jennings County Coroner’s Office.  

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem).

Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, watch the legislative session and listen to debates, and assist staff with various tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senators. 

“I always enjoy meeting with Senate Pages, and I am encouraged to see students getting involved with the legislative process at such a young age,” said Houchin. “The Page Program is a great way to supplement what is learned in the classroom with real-life experience as bills are being debated and passed, and I highly encourage students in Senate District 47 to take advantage of this opportunity.”

The Senate Page Program will begin in January and run through early March. Positions fill quickly, so it is important to apply early. Pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. They begin their day at 8:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Groups serve together on Wednesdays. Serving as a page is considered an excused absence from school.

For more information or to apply, visit www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/page-program.