Deputies Continue Their Dedication to Scott County with More Arrests
On October 23, 2019, Deputies Johnney Coomer and Kenton Makowsky went to an address in Scottsburg in an attempt to serve an outstanding arrest warrant. Upon arrival Charles Allen, 42, of Austin was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Failure to Comply.
On October 24, 2019, Deputy Kenton Makowsky and Reserve Deputy William Morris conducted a traffic stop in Austin. An investigation led to the arrest of Glen Fox, 18, of Austin for Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug, Possession of Marijuana and Trafficking with an Inmate Controlled Substance, Deadly Weapon or Cell Phone.
On October 24, 2019, Deputies Johnney Coomer and Kenton Makowsky went to an address in Lexington in an attempt to serve an outstanding arrest warrant. Upon arrival Andrew Hardin, 31, of Lexington was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear. Andrew Hardin was also wanted for an out of county warrant.
On October 24, 2019, Deputy Kenton Makowsky and Reserve Deputy Cory Hulsizer responded to an address on Coffee Pot Road for suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, an investigation was conducted which led to the arrest of one male. Tyson Riley, 18, of Austin was arrested for Theft Less than $750 and Auto Theft. Deputies were assisted by the Austin Police Department and the Scottsburg City Police Department.
Seymour Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography
On October 23rd, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Crimes Against Children and Cyber Crimes Units arrested a Seymour, Indiana man on possession of child pornography charges after two search warrants were served at Jackson County residences.
The investigation began when the Indiana State Police received a cybertip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. As a result of the tip, Indiana State Police Detectives served search warrants at 10992 North County Road 525 East, Seymour, Indiana and 832 South Pine Street, Seymour, Indiana.
As a result of the investigation, Dylan James Hatfield, age 18, who had lived at both residences, was arrested on ten counts of Possession of Child Pornography, Level 6 Felony. Hatfield was transported to the Jackson County Jail where he was incarcerated pending his initial appearance in the Jackson County Circuit Court.
Indiana State Police Detectives were assisted by Trooper Randel Miller, ISP-Versailles Post, and officers with the Seymour Police Department.
Pekin Woman Arrested Reckless Homicide in June 24 Fatal Crash
A Pekin woman was arrested this week after an investigation by the Indiana State Police found she was driving over 70 mph and had THC in her system when she struck and killed a 21-year-old man from Madison on US 421 in Southern Ripley County.
The crash occurred on June 24, 2019, when a Kia Soul being driven by Shannon M. Hubbard, age 50, Pekin, Indiana collided head-on with a Mitsubishi Mirage being driven by Henry M. Finney, age 21, Madison, Indiana on US 421 in southern Ripley County.
As a result of the collision, Finney died at a nearby hospital.
Hubbard was injured in the collision but survived.
The investigation, by Trooper Andrew Garrett, Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team, determined that Hubbard had been traveling at a speed above the posted speed limit while traveling southbound on US 421.
Hubbard then pulled out to pass another vehicle that was traveling southbound on US 421.
Hubbard’s vehicle collided head-on with Finney’s vehicle that was traveling northbound on US 421.
Further evidence indicated that Hubbard was traveling approximately 79 miles per hour a few seconds prior to the collision.
Toxicology tests determined that Hubbard had THC in her system when the crash occurred.
Finney’s toxicology results did not show any drugs or alcohol in his system with the crash occurred.
As a result of the investigation, the case was submitted to the Ripley County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
On October 24, 2019, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Shannon M. Hubbard on one count of Reckless Homicide, class 5 Felony. Troopers soon located Hubbard in Pekin, Indiana.
She was arrested and incarcerated in the Washington County, Jail pending her extradition back to the Ripley County Jail where she will have an initial appearance in the Ripley County Circuit Court.
Washington County Inmate Roster – 10-23-19
October 21
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
James Alan Maudlin, 39, Salem
- Operating a Motor Vehicle While Privileges Suspended
- Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Financial Responsibility with a Prior Conviction
Cassie Reann Voyles, 35, Salem
- Violation of Probation
Rebecca Cox, 50, Scottsburg
- Violation of Probation
Juan Miguel Carbajal, 36, Salem
- Battery or battery by bodily waste
- Resisting Law Enforcement
- Auto Theft
- Habitual Offender
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance
- Possession of Cocaine or a Narcotic
- Habitual Offender
- Possession of Meth
- Possession or use of a legend drug
- Habitual Offender
Jesse Daniel Thompson, 37, New Albany
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – with previous conviction
Catherine Sue (Steeples) Beck, age 82
Catherine Sue (Steeples) Beck, age 82, passed away Saturday, October 26, at Salem Crossing in Salem, Indiana after battling Alzheimer’s Disease.
Catherine (Cathy) was a resident of Salem, Indiana at the time of her passing.
Cathy was born in Danville, Illinois to Theodore and Esther (Nale) Steeples.
She is survived by her twin sister, Rose Freed, of Cayuga, Indiana; five children: James (Lindsey) Beck of Garner, North Carolina, Richard (Debra) Beck of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Pamela McConnaughey (Chad Fultz) of Salem, Indiana, Roger Beck of White Pine, Tennessee, and Amanda Williams of Raleigh, North Carolina; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Theodore and Willis Steeples; sisters, Mildred Asher, Gertrude Antrum, Dorothy Lane, and Esther Shelton.
Cathy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed going to church, dancing, taking walks, and spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren.
Cathy will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Direct cremation was chosen. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SECTIONAL GAMES – STREAMING LINKS
WSLM Kicks off High School Football sectionals tonight in Washington County.
You can listen to the Salem vs. Gibson Southern game on WSLM 97.9 FM or listen here on Mixler
You can listen to West Washington at Springs Valley game on WSLM 1220 AM or listen here on Mixlr.
You can listen to the Eastern Musketeers on the road at Union County here at this live link.
Also, be sure and tune in to WSLM 97.9 FM and WSLM 1220 AM after the games from 9:30p – Midnight for Coach Bob Lovell and Indiana Sports Talk.
Also tune in Saturday for IU at Nebraska at 3:30p on WSLM 97.9 FM and Purdue at home with Illinois at Noon on WSLM 1220 AM.
WSLM Political Forum Coming Up On Oct. 29
You can come to Salem’s City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6p and hear what the candidates for Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer and City Council say in their own words.
Find out the answers to their questions and more and get a feel for who to vote for and hear what they have to say at the WSLM Political Forum from 6-8 p.m. at the Salem City Hall conference room.
The forum is sponsored by WSLM and WRLW TV and will be hosted by Becky White.
The video of the evening will be streamed live on social media.
On Tuesday, November 5, Salem voters will elect several city officials.
Those on the ballot, by precinct,are:
Precinct 1
Mayor
- Republican – Justin T. Green
- Democrat – William “Bill” Ackerman
City Clerk-Treasurer
- Republican – Sally J. Hattabaugh
- Democrat – Kevin W. Stewart
City Council Member at Large
- Republican – Jody Smedley
- Democrat – R.H. Bennett
City Council Member, District 1
- Republican – Danny R. Libka
- Democrat – Richard Longworth
Precinct 2
Mayor
- Republican – Justin T. Green
- Democrat – William “Bill” Ackerman
City Clerk-Treasurer
- Republican – Sally J. Hattabaugh
- Democrat – Kevin W. Stewart
City Council Member at Large
- Republican – Jody Smedley
- Democrat – R.H. Bennett
City Council Member, District 2
- Democrat – Rick Stewart
Precinct 3
Mayor
- Republican – Justin T. Green
- Democrat – William “Bill” Ackerman
City Clerk-Treasurer
- Republican – Sally J. Hattabaugh
- Democrat – Kevin W. Stewart
City Council Member at Large
- Republican – Jody Smedley
- Democrat – R.H. Bennett
City Council Member, District 3
- Republican – Steve Crane
- Democrat – Jana Hayes
Precinct 4
Mayor
- Republican – Justin T. Green
- Democrat – William “Bill” Ackerman
City Clerk-Treasurer
- Republican – Sally J. Hattabaugh
- Democrat – Kevin W. Stewart
City Council Member at Large
- Republican – Jody Smedley
- Democrat – R.H. Bennett
City Council Member, District 4
- Republican – Gail R. Martin Napier
- Democrat – Joseph Anthony Scifres
The evening will be broadcast live on WSLM 1220 AM and WSLM 97.9 FM. The video of the forum will be streamed live on social media.
WSLM will broadcast live election results on Nov. 5 after 6p on 97.9 FM and 1220 AM.
