On August 13, 2019, Deputy Joe Baker with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of threats being made towards police officers on social media.

This investigation led to charges being filed with the assistance of the Scott County Prosecutor’s Office against Mark Puckett, 18, of Corydon, Indiana for Intimidation against a Public Official.

On August 17, 2019 Deputy Baker received information that Mark Puckett was in Kentucky.

Deputy Baker contacted the Kentucky State Police and they were able to locate and arrest Mark Puckett.  

Puckett was transported to the Hart County Jail in Kentucky and is awaiting extradition.

Police are looking for a 47-Year-Old Campbellsburg man wanted on several charges including Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm and dealing marijuana.

Lewis Steward, age 47, of 9625 North McKinley Road, Campbellsburg could also be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Manufacturing and Distribution of a Destructive Device, Neglect of a Dependent, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Dealing Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana.

On Friday, August 16^th, a warrant was issued for Steward. 

The police are asking the public’s help in locating Steward. 

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Steward, they are urged to call (812)248-4378 or (812)246-5424.  Callers may remain anonymous.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind those individuals who choose to hide out Lewis Steward that they will likely face criminal charges for assisting a criminal.

On August 13, 2019, officers with the Indiana State Police and Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint investigation into a marijuana growing operation at a residence on McKinley Road in Washington County, Indiana. 

Marijuana, weapons, and potentially explosive devices were located on the property. 

One suspect was arrested at the scene while one suspect remains at large.

The investigation began when officers went to the residence in Campbellsburg after receiving information that a marijuana growing operation was located at the residence. 

After arriving at the residence, officers made contact with Steward, who lives in the home. 

While at the residence, officers obtained enough information to apply for a search warrant of the property. 

Upon serving the warrant, officers located approximately 113 marijuana plants in a hidden room in a building on the property along with numerous other items indicative of an active marijuana growing operation. 

Officers additionally located numerous firearms and evidence that explosive devices were being manufactured at the residence.

Heather Jo Voyles, age 31, was arrested at the scene on charges of Dealing Marijuana, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Manufacturing a Destructive Device, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Neglect of a Dependent, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

Steward, however, left the property prior to officers returning with the search warrant. 

Today deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Scott Memorial Hospital for a report of a gunshot wound.

Upon arrival it was learned that a father and son had been in an altercation at a residence located at 6999 East State Road 356 in Lexingtonvand the son received a gunshot wound to the leg.

Detectives continued the investigation which led to the arrest of Jeff Abbott, 47, of Lexington, Indiana for Criminal Recklessness, Armed with a Deadly Weapon and Domestic Battery by Means of Deadly Weapon.

The Victim was taken to University Louisville Hospital for further treatment and is expected to survive his injuries.

The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for two positions at the Sellersburg Post.  Building Custodian and Secretary (IV) positions are both needing to be filled.

Building Custodian:

Successful applicants must be able to perform essential cleaning duties, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and cleaning restrooms.  Applicants must also be able to operate cleaning, mowing, and maintenance equipment and tools.  A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. 

Pay starts at $18,460 per year. 

Secretary: 

Successful applicants must be able to provide secretarial and administrative support to all District command staff to include preparation of memos, faxes, letters, reports, etc.    Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED.  Applicants must also be able to pass the department typing test and possess word processing and personal computing skills. 

Pay starts at $19,136 per year.

The application deadline for both positions is August 22, 2019.

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.in.gov/isp/3627.htm and look for job 2019-077 (Building Custodian) or job 2019-078 (Secretary).

Persons interested may also contact Lt. Christopher Keeton at the Sellersburg Post for assistance at (812) 246-5424.

 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Sunday, August 18. The exact location and time will not be released. Motorists that are not impaired can expect only short delays of 2-3 minutes while passing through the checkpoint.

Troopers encourage all motorists to call 911 or the closest Indiana State Police Post when they observe another motorist that may be impaired. Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location, and direction of travel.

The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.