The Indiana State Police is conducting an investigation following the discovery of human skeletal remains which were located yesterday afternoon in a wooded area west of C&A Tool Engineering in the city of Auburn.

The investigation which is being conducted by Detective David Poe has preliminarily indicated that between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the skeletal remains of an unknown person were located by someone who was walking in the wooded area.

Due to the level of decomposition, immediate identification of the person was not possible. 

An autopsy is scheduled for this morning to not only help determine manner and cause of death, but also in an effort to help determine the person’s identity.

At this time, there is no outward indication of foul play, but information gathered from the autopsy could provide necessary leads for investigators to help make a positive determination of how, when and why that person came to be where the discovery was made.

This is on ongoing investigation and no further information is available at this time.  The Auburn Police Department, the DeKalb County Prosecutor’s Office and the DeKalb County Coroner’s Office are assisting Poe with this investigation

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter has promoted Sgt. Tom Weber to the rank of First Sergeant to serve as the Assistant District Commander at Evansville.

Weber is a native of Rockport and a 1989 graduate of South Spencer High School. He later attended Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Weber graduated the Indiana State Police Recruit School in December 1993 and was assigned to the Evansville District. He primarily patrolled Pike County until he transferred to Warrick County in 1995. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2003 and served in that capacity until being promoted to assistant district commander.

First Sergeant Weber and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Newburgh with their three sons.

Indianapolis Colts fans everywhere will have the opportunity to join the team’s Season Ticket Member family as season tickets go on sale beginningMonday, February 26, at 10 a.m.

“There are so many reasons for Colts fans to be excited about the 2018 season and beyond,” said Roger VanDerSnick, Colts chief sales and marketing officer. “From our new head coach to our top three draft pick, our 35^th season in Indianapolis will kick off a whole new era and direction for this franchise.”

More information about season ticket opportunities is available at colts.com/tickets or by calling a ticket representative at 317-299-4946. In addition, an online Lucas Oil Stadium Virtual Venue is available to fans for them to see a view of the field from the available season tickets before they commit to purchasing seats.

Colts Season Ticket Members receive numerous benefits throughout the year, including, but not limited to:

• Special events, such as the Colts Town Hall and Season Ticket Member luncheons,
• Unique gameday experiences, including the “Tunnel Club” and pre-game sideline visits,
• Colts Pro Shop discount,
• Payment plans,
• Colts Loyalty Program,
• Exclusive give-a-ways,
• NFL membership benefits, including NFL Gamepass and RedZone,
• And many more!

The Colts 2018 home schedule features matchups against AFC South Division opponents the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans. The Colts also will face the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and New York Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium during the regular season.

The deadline for application to the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy, 11:59 p.m., February 25th, 2018 is quickly approaching.

Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana StateTrooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm.  This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for the 78th Recruit Academy.

Currently, the ISP Human Resources Division Employment Services Team has received over 1,000 incomplete applications. Applicants are encouraged to check their E-mail, specifically spam and junk folders, which may contain correspondence from the Indiana State Police.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications even though they may be waiting on supporting documents, birth certificate, transcripts, photo, etc., as these documents can be brought at a later date to their assigned Physically Ability Exam.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State Trooper:

1. Must be a United States citizen.

2. Must be at least 21 and less than 40 years of age when appointed as a policeemployee.     (Appointment date is December 13, 2018)

3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.

5. Must be willing, if appointed, to reside and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.

6. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma    (GED).                                                                                

The starting salary for an Indiana State Police Department Recruit is $1,615.39 bi-weekly during the academy training.  At the completion of academy training, the starting salary is $48,000.00 a year.  Graduates of the 78th Recruit Academy are offered an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families, until reaching age 65.  The Indiana State Police pension program provides a lifetime pension after 25 years of service.  Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life insurance program.  Student loan forgiveness programs are being offered at this time through the following: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting http://www.in.gov/isp/3041.htm to find the recruiter assigned to your area.

Washington County Deputies busted a drug dealer and four others in Pekin last night while serving an arrest warrant. 

According to Washington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Brent Miller, deputies and Pekin Town Marshall Jeff Thomas were at 522 Charles Street in Pekin to serve an arrest warrant on Tony Boes, 55, Pekin. 

Miller said the warrant was issued from Clark County. 

There was also a warrant for the arrest of Boes’ wife, Amy, 32, Pekin. 

While officers were at the front door, Amy Boes bolted out the back door. She was arrested after a short foot pursuit. She was wanted on charges from Jefferson and Floyd Counties. 

Officers charged her with resisting law enforcement and the out of county warrants. 

Officers located Tony Boes in the home’s bathroom where several drug related items were seen. 

This lead to a search warrant being issued for the residence. 

Tony Boes was arrested and charged with: 

• Possession of Meth
• Possession of Paraphernalia
• Maintaining a common nuisance
• Possession of Marijuana, Hash Oil, Hashish or Salvia
• Possession of Syringe
• Dealing in Meth
• Dealing in Cocaine or narcotic drug
• Dealing in Marijuana, Hash Oil, Hashish or Salvia
• Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
• Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
• Possession or use of legend drug or precursor
• Possession of Cocaine or narcotic drug

Gary L. Latham, 50, New Albany; Jessica D. Parker, 33, Pekin and Teresa D Neely, 49, Pekin were also arrested and charged with visiting a common nuisance. 

Deputy Brad Naugle was the investigating officer and was assisted by Sheriff Roger Newlon and deputies Matt Hein, Paul Ginkins and Abby Powers and Town Marshall Jeff Thomas.