Yesterday, February 8, 2019, the Indiana State Police went to an address in Madison, Indiana to conduct a theft investigation. 

While at the residence, a Madison, Indiana man fled into an apartment and remained in a standoff with police for nearly six hours.  Numerous individuals who were in the apartment ultimately surrendered peacefully to troopers and were arrested on various charges.

The investigation by Trooper Andrew Garrett began when he took a report of a theft from Deputy, Indiana on February 7, 2019.  The theft investigation led him and other officers to 130 Taft Drive in Madison, Indiana yesterday. 

At approximately 6:00 pm, officers approached four people of interest outside the residence.  One of the males, identified as Joshua M. Moreno, age 39, Madison, Indiana fled from officers and entered an apartment at that address. 

The Indiana State Police soon learned that at least four people were being held in the apartment against their will by Moreno.  Troopers also learned that numerous other individuals were in the apartment.

The Indiana State Police SWAT Team and hostage negotiators responded to the scene.  A search warrant was obtained for the apartment. 

At approximately 10:00 pm, four individuals were released from the apartment.  At approximately 12:00 am, all of the remaining individuals exited the apartment and surrendered to law enforcement at the scene.

Eight individuals were arrested on various charges.  They were all transported to the Jefferson County Jail where they will be held pending their initial appearances in court.

ARRESTED:

Joshua M. Moreno (39), Madison, IN

• Kidnapping (4 Counts)
• Criminal Confinement (4 Counts)
• Burglary
• Resisting Law Enforcement

Jeremy Mikesell (31), Madison, IN

• Parole Violation Warrant
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Receiving Stolen Property

Devan L. Hall (33), Madison, IN

• Receiving Stolen Property

Olivia D. Gayle (19), Madison, IN

• Assisting a Criminal
• Resisting Law Enforcement
• Possession of Paraphernalia

Dahlila A. Jester (20), Rylee P. Mahoney (22), Robert E. McGaughey (31), Ezra M. Engle (18) All of Madison, IN

• Assisting a Criminal  
• Resisting Law Enforcement

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Madison Police Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, Indiana State Parole Officers, and King’s Daughter’s EMS.

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With the filing period closed this afternoon, the May 7 City of Salem Primary election is heating up with a four-way race among Republicans and a two-way Democratic hunt for the Mayor’s nomination. 

Current Mayor Troy Merry isn’t seeking re-election, opening up the field. 

Merry (then City of Salem Police Chief) won the general election in Nov. 2015 defeating City Councilman and State Farm Agent Ron Haendiges, 661 to 644.

Haendiges, who is also a Salem Community School Board member in his second year of his first term, will seek the office again on the Republican ticket. 

He faces fellow Republicans Justin Green, Robert “Bobby” Fletcher and Christie Luckett. 

On the Democrat ticket, William “Bill” Ackerman and Richard “Bobby” Longworth will face each other for the nomination to carry on to the November general election. 

Other candidates in the May Primary will be:

Clerk-Treasurer – Sally Hattabaugh (R) – Incumbent. No Democrat filed to challenge her. 

City Council, At-Large – Janine Lee and Jody Smedley, will face each other for the Republican nomination. Democrats RH Bennett and Mark W. Hobson, incumbent, will vie to the party nomination.

City Council – District 1 – Danny Libka (R) – Incumbent. There was no Democrat filed to challenge him. 

City Council – District 2 – Warren “Truck” Jones (D) – Incumbent – will face off against newcomber Rick Stewart for the party nod. 

City Council – District 3 – Steve Crane (R) – Incumbent will face Democrat Jana Hayes in the fall election. 

City Council – District 4 – Gail Napier (R)  will face Democrat Incumbent Wally Terkhorn in the fall election. 

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:30, Trooper Tyler Widner was patrolling I-69 near Green River Road when he stopped the driver of a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan for failing to signal a lane change and for failing to signal when exiting onto Green River Road.

The driver was identified as Jeffrey L. Sinnett, 40, of Evansville. During the traffic stop Widner discovered approximately six grams of methamphetamine, 3 ecstasy pills, a muscle relaxer pill, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Sinnett refused to submit to a chemical test. He was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Jeffrey L. Sinnett, 40, Evansville, IN

1. Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony
2. Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony
3. Possession of a Controlled Substance, Class A Misdemeanor
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
5. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
6. Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor
7. Driving While Intoxicated Endangerment, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Tyler Widner, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Trooper Chase Eaton, Indiana State Police