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Washington County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) increases impaired, dangerous driving patrols for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day

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Washington County Traffic Safety Partnership which consists of deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and officers with the Salem Police Department is joining law-enforcement agencies across Indiana this March to increase dangerous and impaired driving patrols for the NCAA Tournament and St. Patrick’s Day.

Last year, the weekend beginning St. Patrick’s Day had the highest number crashes involving impaired drivers.

With March 17, 2018 falling on a Saturday, police are conducting random patrols, saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints intended to make our roads safer.

“If you’re watching March Madness or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day from a bar or pub, draft a sober driver, cab or ride-sharing service to get home safely,” said Chief Deputy Brent Miller. “Our officers are trained to spot – and there will be zero tolerance for – impaired and dangerous drivers.”

The top causes of all Indiana traffic crashes are drivers following too closely and failing to yield the right of way. Aggressive, distracted and impaired driving reduce reaction times to unexpected slowed traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians.

New impaired-driving equipment

In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. In 

 

Indiana, drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 are subject to fines and a license suspension for up to 1 year.

Last year the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) purchased 1,759 new portable breath tests for Indiana law-enforcement agencies. An additional 836 devices will be purchased this year.

 

But unlike alcohol, there is no quick field test for the legal and illegal drugs that can impair drivers. ICJI and NHTSA are issuing Android tablets and apps to assist 185 highly-trained police officers in the recognition and enforcement of drug-impaired driving.

If you’re taking a new drug or higher dose, talk with your doctor or don’t drive until you know how it affects you. Even over-the- counter medication such as cold medicine or sleep aids may cause impairment, especially when combined with alcohol or a second drug.

Experience different perspectives on an impaired-driving crash scene in 360 degrees at
https://on.in.gov/nobigdeal.

Clark County Inmate Roster – 3-6-18

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March 6

Clark County Inmate Roster

Jail roster 03-06-18

Harrison County Inmate Roster – 3-6-18

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March 6

Smith, Jason K.

  • VOP – Fraud

Washington County Inmate Roster – 3-6-18

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March 6

Salem Police Department

Jason C Chastain, 38, Salem

  • Criminal Tresspass

Shoals Deputy Arrested For Dealing Drugs; Bonds Out

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Over the weekend, Indiana State Troopers Andrew Beaver and Ross Johnson arrested former Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Danny R Salmon, 33, of Shoals, IN, for an outstanding Martin County arrest warrant for Dealing Schedule II and IV Controlled Substance.

Late last year, Martin County Sheriff Travis Roush contacted the Indiana State Police Jasper Post and requested a special investigation after they had received information that Salmon was possibly involved in illegal drug activity.

During his investigation, Sergeant Greg Ashby determined that Salmon had dealt hydrocodone and tramadol on multiple occasions during the fall of 2017.

After the Martin County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed Ashby’s investigation an arrest warrant for Salmon was issued for the following charges:

  • Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, 1 Count, IC 35-48-4-2, Level 6 Felony
  • Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, 1 Count, IC 35-48-4-3, Class A Misdemeanor 

 Salmon bonded himself out of the Martin County Jail with $2,500 cash. 

Washington County Inmate Roster – 3-5-18

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March 5

Washington County Sheriff’s Department

James A Lundergan, 30, Campbellsburg

  • Failure to Appear

Daniel A. Howard, 35, Fredericksburg

  • Failure to Appear on Felony Charge

Salem Police Department

Devin Nicholas Mossey, 18, Salem

  • Possession of Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana, Hashish, Hash Oil or Salvia

Indiana State Police

Ryan Jones, 34, Salem

  • Violation of Day Reporting
  • False Informing
  • Operating a Vehicle While Never Licensed

David Lee Brough, age 65, of Pekin

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David Lee Brough, age 65, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on March 4, 2018 at the Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 17, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky.

David was a member of the Carpenter’s Union 1076. He was a member of the Pekin Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanene (Simmons) Brough; 3 children, Amanda Bridges & her husband Matthew, Adam Brough, Andrew Brough & his wife Harley; parents, Elmo Brough & Hester (Priddy) Brough; 2 sisters, Luann Campbell & Linda Mays; 2 half brothers, Steven Lucas & David Lucas; 5 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Lucas.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Pekin.

Viewing will be from 4-8 PM Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

Jeremy Goen will officiate.

Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

Helen Mary Gooch, 83, of Paoli

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Helen Mary Gooch, 83, of Paoli passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Paoli Health and Living.

She was born on February 13, 1935 in Port Huron Michigan to Carl Willis and Margaret Kerr Willis.

She married Forest “Wendell” Gooch on June 6, 1956 and he passed away in March 21, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Wendall, one grandson Peter Grider, one sister Margaret Springgate.

She attended and graduated from Missouri State.

She owned and operated the Paoli News Republican along with her husband. She worked
several years with the First Chance Center and she started a Headstart in Chicago, Illinois and worked there for two years.

She attended the Paoli Mennonite Church and was a member of the Kappa Gamma Gamma.

Survivors include:
2-Sons:
Lyndell Gooch, Louisville, KY
Wendell Gooch, Chicago, IL
2-Daughters:
Deborah Howard, Conroe, TX
Charmian “Kriss”Simmerman, Mitchell, IN

Also surviving Helen Mary Gooch, are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family has chosen cremation with a private interment in the Wright City Cemetery in Wright City, Missouri.

Arrangements made by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454.

Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.

Deretha Colber, 73, of Paoli

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Deretha Colber, 73, of Paoli passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at Paoli Health and Living in Paoli, Indiana.

She was born on February 12, 1945 in Paoli, Indiana to Ames Kellams and Pauline Parks
Kellams.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Larry and Lonnie “Gordy” Kellams and one great-grandson Kenton Lee Garloch.

She worked at Kimball’s Piano Plant many years, then eventually retired from Medco as a CNA.

She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church in French Lick, Indiana.

She enjoyed gardening and flowers, she always enjoyed visiting and taking care of others.

Survivors include:
2-Daughters:
Cathy and Don McCallister, Paoli, IN
Deirdre Courtright, Orleans, IN
3-Sisters:
Linda and Dennis Drake, Santa Claus, IN
Vicki and Steve Childers, Orleans, IN
Janice Kellams, Bedford, IN

Also surviving Deretha Colber, are two grandchildren, Devin Osborne and Logan McCallister.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday March 6, 2018 at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home with Craig Chestnut officiating. Interment will follow in the Paoli Community Cemetery.

Visitation to be held Monday March 5, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and from 9:00 A.M. until time of service on Tuesday at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, Indiana.

Arrangements made by Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 W. Campbell Street, Paoli, IN 47454.

Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.

Donald Lee Qualkinbush age 77 of Salem

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Mr. Donald Lee Qualkinbush age 77 of Salem passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Mr. Qualkinbush was born September 1, 1940 in Campbellsburg the son of Everett Earl and Wilma Hedrick Qualkinbush.  He was a self employed well driller and school bus driver for West Washington Schools.  He was a member of Westview Christian Church.

Don is survived by his wife:  Karen Chastain Qualkinbush.  They were married March 19, 1961.  He is also survived by one son:  Trent Qualkinbush (Debbie) of Fountaintown, Indiana, three daughters:  Meleah Johnson (Jimmy) of Campbellsburg, Yvette Persinger (Gary) of Salem and Christina Worley of Campbellsburg, a son-in-law:  Lee Badger of Campbellsburg, a sister:  Helen Chastain of Salem, 14 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.  He was preceded in death by a daughter:  Melissa Badger and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Westview Christian Church with Jim Applegate and Jimmy Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Wednesday from 10AM-time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Claysville Cemetery.