Washington County Sheriff’s Department
William Allen Naugle, 60, Salem
Home for the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, I want to personally take this time to acknowledge our staff and thank them for their important contribution to this office and our community. I want to thank each and every one of our deputies and civilian staff for their hard work and encourage you to do the same when you see them.
Their hard work and dedication to our office and our community is something we are all very thankful for – not just during the holiday season, but all year-round.
I would also like to acknowledge our community for their tremendous support and efforts in helping make our County a safer place to live and raise a family. We appreciate your input and assistance and are happy to know our website is an important information resource to so many of you.
Many of you will be driving to go home for the holidays. Please keep the following safety tips in mind while you travel:
– Buckle your seatbelt always.
– Don’t drink and drive – even one alcoholic drink can reduce your abilities and impair your judgment.
– Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel – eating, changing music stations, and digging for items in the floorboard or back seat can lead to trouble. Instead, pull over and take a break.
– Be courteous – because of the volume of vehicles on the road, you’re bound to run into a few traffic jams, be cut off, or be forced to stop short – remain calm and courteous – don’t let other drivers ruin your holidays
Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Sheriff Rick Meyer
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Nathan Brock Anderson, 25, Mitchell
Ralph Edward Frederick, 41, Salem
Indiana State Police
Justin Anthony Cartwright, 22, Pekin
Harrison County Jail
Brent A Garriott, 25, Salem
Diana Lynn Love, 67, of Orleans, passed away peacefully at her home at
2:04 AM on November 20, 2019.
She was born November 17, 1952 in Salem, IN, the daughter of Lee Roy
and Mary Alice (Gray) Burton.
She married John Love on October 10, 1970 and he survives.
She was a graduate of Orleans High School, class of 1970. She was a 4-H Leader and volunteer for many years and women’s leader of the Farm Bureau. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and watching her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of Orleans; mother of Orleans; three
daughters, Jennifer Hall (Chad) of Orleans, Allison Brown (J.J.) of
Campbellsburg and Carmen Alston (Pat) of Orleans; two sons, Michael
Love (Abbie) of Orleans and Matt Love (Mandy) of Orleans; thirteen
grandchildren; one great grandson and one sister, Tammy Tolbert
(Larry) of Orleans.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Roy Burton and one
brother, Kim Burton “Boomer”.
The funeral will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Ochs-
Tetrick Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Bostic officiating. Burial will
follow in Bethel Cemetery, Orleans.
Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from
4:00 until 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be sent Orange County 4-H.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net
Yesterday, at approximately 9:30 pm, a Holton, Indiana man was arrested on numerous charges after leading troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Ripley County.
The incident began when Trooper Nicholas Albrecht attempted to stop a 2000 Buick LeSabre at High Street and Tanglewood Road in Versailles, Indiana for a traffic violation.
The vehicle, being driven by Bradley R. Snapp, age 32, Holton, Indiana fled from Trooper Albrecht. Snapp drove westbound from Versailles before traveling northbound towards Osgood, Indiana.
At the intersection of County Road 325 North and County Road 525 West, Snapp lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a guardrail. The vehicle then overturned before landing in a creek.
Trooper Albrecht, along with other officers, pulled Snapp from the vehicle. Suspected methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle.
Snapp was transported to Decatur County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He was then released into police custody.
Snapp was transported to the Ripley County Jail where he was then incarcerated on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamine, Operating While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving.
Snapp was incarcerated pending his initial appearance in the Ripley County Circuit Court.
Trp. Albrecht was assisted by other troopers with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post, Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, Versailles Police Department, Osgood Police Department, Osgood Fire Department, Ripley County EMS, and Affordable Todd’s Wrecker.
Donald C. Bruner, Sr., age 85, passed away Wednesday, November 20,
2019.
Donald was born October 8, 1934 to the late Chester H. and Ellen C.
Parr Bruner. He was a former truck driver for the old Wenning Packing
Company, over the road driver for Mayflower Trucking and retired from
General Electric Company, Louisville, Kentucky.
Also, preceding him in death were his first wife, Juanita, second wife, Joyce;
daughters, Catherin A. Esparza and Angela Fay “Angel” Smith Bruner.
Grandchildren, Nicole Michelle Zimmerman and Michael A. Bruner, great
granddaughter, Breahanna Rayn Lynch; sisters, Delores Hornocker, Doris
Stevenson and Diane Miller.
Survivors are a daughter, Susan A. Bruner of Salem, IN
Sons: Mike Bruner (Donna) of New Salisbury, IN
Randall King (Erica) of Charlestown, IN
James H. Bruner of Clarksville, IN
Donald C. Bruner, Jr. of Chicago, IL
Herbert Bruner of Louisville, KY
13 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren
Funeral 11AM Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Swarens Funeral Home,
1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN with burial in Palmyra Cemetery.
Visitation 4 – 8 PM Friday and after 9 AM Saturday at the funeral home.
Mildred J. Huffman, 86, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Timbers of Jasper in Jasper, Indiana.
She was born October 29, 1933, in Lanesville, Indiana, to the late Walter Q. and Hester Jane Lyskowinski Gresham.
She was a member of The Corydon Moose Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Old
Capitol Aerie #2794.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee “Shorty” Huffman; her parents; her brothers, Charles and Kenneth; and her sister, Mary.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn S. Morris of Pekin, Indiana; her twin sister, Wilma Olson of El Mirage, Arizona; and her grandchildren, Tina Gill of Salem, Indiana, Mindy Morris of Vallonia, Indiana, Mike Taylor of Marysvile, Indiana, and Steve Taylor of Pekin.
Funeral services will be private at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon.
A recent traffic stop by Indiana State Trooper Chad Babbs led to the arrests of Taylor Lee, 26 and Sean Jones, 36, both from Logansport, IN. Both men were incarcerated in the Cass County Jail for dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On November 16, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Trooper Babbs initiated a traffic stop on a Dodge Charger near Third Street and Linden Avenue. Babbs stopped the Charger for allegedly having blue lighting activated on the front of the vehicle. Jones was identified as the driver.
As Trooper Babbs was speaking to Jones, he noticed indicators that criminal activity might be afoot. Logansport K-9 Officer Bryce Hall, and his narcotics detecting police dog, Krypto, arrived to assist.
Hall walked Krypto around the Dodge, conducting a free air sniff of the vehicle. The dog gave an alert to the possible presence of illegal narcotics inside the Dodge.
During a subsequent search of the Dodge, Jones, and a passenger, Taylor Lee, officers purportedly found methamphetamine, a smoking pipe, and a scale. Jones and Lee were arrested and incarcerated in the Cass County Jail.
On November 18, 2019, Deputy John Smith initiated a traffic stop in Scottsburg. The driver was identified as Eric Jessup, age 47, of Scottsburg. Further investigation showed Jessup was driving while suspended prior and having only an identification card. Jessup was taken into custody and transferred to the Scott County Jail. He was charged with DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED (SUSP/PRIOR).
On November 18, 2019, Deputy James Ward initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Julie Howard, age 43, of Pekin. Further investigation showed Howard had an outstanding out of county warrant. She was arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail. She was booked in on the OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT.
On November 18, 2019, Deputy Kenton Makowsky observed suspicious behavior in the parking lot of a local motel. Deputy Makowsky approached a vehicle with multiple occupants, one being identified as Jordan Blythe, age 25, of Austin. Blythe admitted to Deputy Makowsky of having syringe(s) in a backpack belonging to him. A search of the backpack revealed an uncapped syringe and multiple other needles. He was transported to the Scott County Jail. While in the jail facility a hidden needle was located on Blythe. Blythe was charged with UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF SYRINGE and TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE.
On November 19, 2019, Deputy John Hartman, Deputy John Smith and Deputies Todd Hooker and Cory Hulsizer served an active arrest warrant on Justin Smith, age 29, of Austin. Smith was arrested without incident and transported to the Scott County Jail. Smith’s warrant was for INTIMIDATION.
On November 20, 2019, Deputy John Smith was patrolling the area of Highway 356 and Slate Ford Road when he observed a male subject, identified as Michael Duncan, age 23, of Murfreesboro, TN., walking along the road. Due to weather conditions, Deputy Smith asked where he was going. Duncan stated he had traveled from Tennessee and was heading to town. Duncan advised he needed to gather his belongings in a house and Deputy Smith offered him a ride to Scottsburg. When being directed to where Duncan was staying, he stated to Deputy Smith that he found the residence while walking and noticed a broken window to the home. Duncan was arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail. He was charged with CRIMINAL TRESPASS.
