Early this morning, September 23, 2024, Trooper Connor Giesler was patrolling the Dubois County area near Ferdinand when he received information that Alejandro Angulo Ramos was wanted for homicide out of Ohio and was believed to be driving a beige 2004 Toyota Corolla on Interstate 64.

Arrested and Charged was Alejandro Angulo Ramos, 22, Columbus, OH.
(Murder) – Ohio

The Indiana State Police and Dubois County Sheriff’s Office searched for the vehicle. At approximately, 6:30 am, the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect vehicle at a gas station in Ferdinand. 

Trooper Giesler arrived shortly after, and officers approached the vehicle.

As officers were standing by the vehicle, a male matching the description of Angulo Ramos, exited an outside restroom.

Officers made contact with the male and confirmed that the male was Angulo Ramos.

Angulo Ramos was arrested without incident and transported to the Dubois County Jail where he will await extradition back to Ohio. 

Any further inquiries into the incident that happened in Alabama should be directed to the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office at 1-614-525-3555.

Arresting Officer – Trooper Connor Giesler
Assisting Agency – Dubois County Sheriff’s Office (Deputy Ethan Gogel)

The Indiana State Police is investigating the September 15 death of an inmate who was arrested earlier this month on drug-related charges.

61-year-old Stephen Cole was arrested and jailed on Sept. 4 for meth possession and other drug-related charges.

ISP was contacted and requested to investigate by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department on Sept 16. 

Detective Baker is lead. 

According to ISP Public Information Officer Carey Huls, the open and active investigation shows Cole slipped and fell while getting out of the shower at the jail on Sept. 12.

According to Huls, Cole was checked by jail staff, but when they went to recheck on his vitals after he was back in his cell.

“He was unresponsive in his bed and was rushed to the hospital in Salem and then later transferred from St. Vincent in Salem to Norton Hospital in Louisville where he died on Sept. 15,” Huls wrote in an email. 

Huls said police are still awaiting autopsy results.

No foul play suspected at this time, according to Huls.

Short-term lane and ramp closures planned on I-265 in Floyd County

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to close the left lane of eastbound I-265 over CSX Railroad and Mt. Tabor Road located just west of the Grant Line Road interchange on or after Friday, September 20, to complete bridge rehabilitation work in Floyd County.

Motorists will be unable to utilize the I-265 westbound on-ramp from Grant Line Road while this work is in progress. Work is expected to take up to three days, weather permitting. The official detour for the ramp closure follows eastbound I-265 to Charlestown Road.

This work is part of a $22.9 million contract awarded to E&B Paving in October 2023. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Temporary closure planned on State Road 7 at Hanging Rock Hill

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to close State Road 7 at Hanging Rock Hill on or after Tuesday, September 24, to perform ditch cleaning maintenance work in Jefferson County.

The closure will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will take up to one day, weather permitting. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Temporary nighttime lane closures planned on I-65 in Jackson and Scott Counties

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to conduct temporary overnight right lane closures on northbound and southbound I-65 beginning on or after Monday, September 16, to complete patching work between Seymour and Scottsburg.

Crews will begin work in the right lane of southbound I-65 at mile marker 47 near Seymour and will continue to move south to mile marker 30. Crews will then begin work in the right lane of northbound I-65 at mile marker 30 and complete work at mile marker 47 near Seymour. Work is expected to take up to four nights, weather permitting. Crews plan to work from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.

INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and drive distraction-free in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Closure planned on State Road 48 in Monroe County

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Ragle, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 48 over Richland Creek on or after Monday, September 16, to complete a bridge rehabilitation project in Monroe County. 

The closure will take place between West Vernal Pike and South Garrison Chaple Road just west of Bloomington and is expected to be complete by late November, weather permitting. Crews will begin to place signage in the area prior to the start of construction. During the closure, motorists should use the official detour route which follows S.R. 43 to S.R. 46 to I-69 to S.R. 48.

This project is part of a $3.2 million contract awarded to Ragle, Inc. in July 2023. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Closure planned on State Road 62 in Harrison County

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Lutgring Brothers, Inc. is scheduled to close State Road 62 between Breckinridge Road and New Middletown Road on or after Thursday, September 19, to complete a culvert replacement project in Harrison County. 

The closure will take place between Corydon and Lanesville and is expected to be complete by mid- November, weather permitting. Crews will begin to place signage in the area prior to the start of construction. Motorists should use the official detour which follows I-64.

This project is part of a contract awarded to Lutgring Brothers in December 2023. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

This morning, an 18-year-old Crothersville High School Student was arrested on felony Intimidation charges following threats made towards the school.

At approximately 9:30 am this morning, Crothersville Police Officers were notified by school officials that a student, James S. Collman, age 18, Crothersville, Indiana had made comments to other students that he would cause harm to them and to the school. 

A Crothersville Officer arrived at the school very quickly and immediately detained Collman.

Due to the nature of the threats, the Crothersville Police Department requested assistance from additional law enforcement agencies in evacuating the Crothersville School Building. 

Officers from multiple agencies, including the Indiana State Police, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Excise Police, and Brownstown Police Department responded and quickly worked together with Crothersville School employees to evacuate the building and to get the students to a safe location.

The Administration of Crothersville Schools made the decision to cancel classes for the school district for the remainder of the school day.  Extra law enforcement remained on scene until students were safely released to go home.

Officers then thoroughly cleared the building to make sure it is safe for the return of students.  Additional resources, including a New Albany Police Department K-9 and the Columbus Police Department Bomb Squad assisted in clearing the building.  No weapons or explosive devices were located during the sweep and the building was determined to be safe for the return of students and staff.

After the investigation by the Crothersville Police Department, with the assistance of Indiana State Police Detectives,

Collman was arrested and transported to the Jackson County Jail where he was incarcerated on a felony charge of Intimidation. 

Additional charges are possible. 

Collman will remain held until an initial court appearance in the Jackson County Circuit Court.