Long Holiday Weekend Keeps Troopers Busy
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Madison Man Arrested Following Christmas Day Pursuit
On Christmas morning, multiple police agencies worked together to arrest a Madison, Indiana man who fled from police in a vehicle in Jefferson County.
The incident began at approximately 8:40 am when Madison Police Officer Dylan Barnes attempted to stop a red 1996 Dodge truck, being driven by Travis L. Melton, age 18, Madison, on Virginia Drive near Kentucky Avenue.
Melton fled from Officer Barnes in the vehicle. The pursuit went into western Jefferson County where officers lost sight of the vehicle.
Trooper Andrew Garrett soon observed the vehicle near the intersection of Chicken Run Road and Thompson Road and attempted to stop the vehicle.
Melton then fled from Trp. Garrett and Deputy Ben Flint, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department in the vehicle.
A short distance later, Melton’s truck struck a tire deflation device that was deployed in the roadway by Deputy Shane Gibson.
Melton then came to a stop and attempted to resist arrest. Deputy Flint’s K-9 partner, Meko, assisted in apprehending Melton.
Melton was taken into custody and was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where he was initially held on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Operating While Intoxicated, and Criminal Recklessness.
Trp. Garrett was assisted by numerous officers from the Madison Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Alan Dale Storms, 62, of Orleans
Alan Dale Storms, 62, of Orleans, passed away at 6:07 PM on December
25, 2017 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
He was born April 1, 1955 in West Plains, Missouri, the son of Grover
and Margaret B. (Cox) Storms.
He married Pamela on August 13, 1981 and she survives.
He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene Church in Orleans and
of the VFW men’s auxiliary in Mitchell. He worked at Paoli INC. for 25
years and also worked construction and did mechanic work.
He is survived by his wife of Orleans; one son, Joseph Storms of
Orleans; three step sons, Harold Whisler of Kansas City, MO, Homer
Whisler of West Plains, MO and Anthony Whisler of Orleans; two
sisters, Virginia Hensley of Thayer, MO and Mary Hampton of Belton,
MO; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Zettie Storms; one
stepson, Terry Whiser; one sister Ruth Ann Bullock; four brothers,
Homer, Ted, Paul and Wayne Storms and one half-brother Craig
Hackney.
The funeral will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the
Orleans Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Richardson
officiating.
Burial will be later in the Old Union Cemetery, Orleans.
Friends are invited to visitation at the church from 12:00 PM until
service time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net
Audrey Nichols, age 99, of Salem
Audrey Nichols, age 99, of Salem, Indiana, passed away on December 24, 2017 at the Meadow View Health & Rehab Center in Salem.
She was born on April 4, 1918 in Borden, Indiana.
Audrey was a former cook at the Borden School District. She was a volunteer at the Salem Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Survivors include 3 grandsons, Jeff Nichols of Salem, Aaron Nichols of Bedford, & Randy Nichols of Mitchell; daughter in law, Sandra Sue Nichols of Salem; 2 great grandchildren & 7 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband, James Harold Nichols; son, William Randall Nichols.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden.
Viewing will be from 11:00AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden. Alan Ball will officiate.
Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net
Donald Eugene Nice, 84
Donald Eugene Nice passed away on December 26, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family who cared for him in his final months. He was 84.
He was a retired farmer, a Dekalb Seed Corn dealer for 26 years, and former Superintendent of the Posey Township Water Corporation.
He was a former member of the Indiana National Guard, a Fredericksburg Lions Club member, a trustee and deacon for the Livonia Baptist Church, and a former Howard Township volunteer fireman, and a volunteer for the Washington County Food Bank, the Red Cross blood drive, the Friends of Beck’s Mill, and various others.
He was a 1952 graduate of Salem High School.
He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Jerlene (Jerri) Aaron Nice; children Sandra Brown and husband Bronie of Campbellsburg, IN; Jennifer Schoch and husband Dr. Lawrence Schoch of Madison, IN; Matt Nice and wife Glenda of Crawfordsville, IN; Tim Nice and wife Lisa of Salem; 8 grandchildren, Samuel (Roberta), Emily, Cora, and Evan Brown, Annie Orrill, and Ryan, Kacie, and Jaelen Nice; and 4 great-children, Isaac, Evelyn, Alsea, and Elijah.
Also surviving are sister Barbara Curry and brother Kenneth Nice and many loving in-laws and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Elmer Nice and Edith Kellams Nice, a sister Carolyn Hauger, and infant brother Thomas Nice.
Don was an enthusiastic sports fan especially basketball when his sons and grandson played, a lifelong farmer who loved being on a tractor or looking over his fields, a helpful neighbor who would drop what he was doing to go to someone’s aid, a very hard worker who never stopped being busy until his illness, an avid conversationalist who never met a stranger, and a devoted husband, father, brother, and son who loved his family.
The family has designated the following memorials: The Livonia Cemetery Fund, The Livonia Baptist Church, and the Washington County Food Bank.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00PM at Livonia Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Livonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Friday from 11AM-time of service at the church.
Police Capture Man Wanted for Auto Theft and Escape
RILEY JAMES NASBY has been captured by police in Southern Jackson County this morning.
He has been transported back to Jackson County and booked into the jail on preliminary charges of Auto Theft, Resisting Arrest, and Escape.
Nasby was captured in Southern Jackson County, and not in Scott County as was initially reported to dispatch.
He was transported to the Jackson County Jail by Jackson County Deputy Adam Nicholson.
He was wanted in Jackson & Jefferson Counties for Auto Theft, Resisting Law Enforcement & Escape.
Last seen in Southern Vernon Township in Jackson County, police reported he was wearing a black hoodie, dark colored shorts, and no shoes.
Traffic Stop Nets Meth, Heroin and 4 Loaded Handguns, One Handgun Reported Stolen
Last night at approximately 8:10, Trooper Nathaniel Kern was patrolling in the area of Holland when he observed the driver of a 1998 Mercedes disregard the stop sign at Kentucky Street and SR 161.
The vehicle was stopped on SR 161 north of CR 1150 South.
The driver was identified as Tiffany Reed, 29, of Jasper.
The front seat passenger was identified as Michael Gross, 42, of Santa Claus.
Both were arrested and charged:
- Tiffany Reed, 29, Jasper
- Michael Gross, 42, Santa Claus
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 4 Felony
- Possession of Narcotic Drug, Level 6 Felony
- Carrying a Handgun without a License, Class A Misdemeanor Gross was also charged with Theft, a Level 6 Felony, for the alleged stolen Kimber .380 handgun.
Due to suspicious circumstances Trooper Kern requested assistance from Dubois County Deputy Monarrez and his K-9, Karma.
After arriving the K-9 walked around the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics.
When officers searched the vehicle they discovered several loaded handguns, 27 grams of methamphetamine and a small amount of heroin.
Weapons Seized:
- Star 9 mm handgun with one round in the chamber and five rounds in the magazine
- Uzi .22 caliber handgun with a live round in the chamber and 18 rounds in the magazine
- Springfield Armory .45 caliber handgun with seven rounds
- Kimber .380 caliber handgun with five rounds
Further investigation revealed the Kimber .380 handgun was reported stolen out of Vanderburgh County.
Troopers also discovered Reed and Gross did not have a license to carry a handgun. They were both arrested and taken to the Dubois County Jail where they later posted bond and were released.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Nathaniel Kern, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officers: Trooper Kurtis Blunk, Deputy Josh Smith, Deputy Clint Gogel and Deputy Jesus Monarrez and K-9, Karma
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Washington County Inmate Roster – 12-21-17
December 21, 2017
Washington County Sheriff’s Department
Jacob Vierling, 18, Pekin
- Pending
Tami N. Estes, 32, New Albany
- Serve Time
Harrison County Inmate Roster – 12.21.17
Friese, David
Possession Of Marijuana
Possession Of Paraphernalia
Dooley, William
FTC
Possession Of A Controlled Substance
Bonczyk, Gregory
Body Attachment
Howard, Jordan
- FTA
- Possession Of Methamphetamine
- Maintaining Common Nuisance
- Resisting Law Enforcement/ Use Of Vehicle
- Possession Of Legend Drug
- OWI- Endangerment A Person
- Possession Of a Controlled Substance
- Leaving Scene Of an Accident Driver fails to immediately stop at scene
- Knowingly or Intentionally operating motor vehicle ever receiving a license
- Oper Veh W/ Sched I or II Controlled Substance in person’s body
- OWI
- Knowingly possess an instrument, a pipe, used for introducing into person
Hartlerode, Rosalee
- FTC
- Theft where value of property is between $750 & $50K
- FTC
- OWI- Endangering a Person
Wilcutt, James
- Burglary
- Theft
Kemp, James
- FTA – Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child
- FTA -Nonsupport of A Dependent Child
- FTA – Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child
31D01-1609-FD-584-3Schwartz, Melvin FTC- Possession Of Hash Oil
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Habitual Substance Offender
31D01-1001-FC-057-3FTA- Possession of Marijuana
Possession of a controlled Substance
Habitual Substance Offender
31D01-1001-FC-057-4Mills, Jarica FTC- Nonsupport of Dependent Child
31D01-1704-F6-258-2Baughn, Joshua FTC- Possession Of Methamphetamine
31D01-1704-F6-290-1
Ewing Dismissed from Purdue Basketball Program
Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced that junior forward Eden Ewing has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
“It’s unfortunate that this didn’t work out for Eden and we wish him the best in his future plans,” Painter said.
Ewing had appeared in six games this year for the 11-2 and 16th-ranked Boilermakers, averaging 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds in 4.5 minutes per contest. He arrived to Purdue before the season after being named an All-Region honoree at Tyler JC (Texas), averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game during the 2016-17 season.
