Today at approximately 4:10 pm, a one vehicle crash occurred on North State Road #135 in Vallonia, Washington County.

Trooper Tyler Matthew from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg, the lead investigator of the crash, stated in his preliminary report, that a white 2005 Chevrolet work truck, (owned by Wright Implement of Seymour, IN), being driven by Matthew L. Bobb, 47, of Crothersville, IN.

Bobb was traveling north on State Road #135 and for an unknown reason the vehicle left the roadway approximately 1,100 feet south of West Goat Hollow Road.

When the vehicle left the roadway it crossed over a guardrail and became inverted over an embankment on the east side of State Road #135.

The Washington County Coroner pronounced Bobb deceased at the scene.

Assisting Agencies: Washington County Sherriff’s Department, Washington County Fire, Washington County First Responders and Washington County E.M.S.

A joint investigation between the Indiana State Police and the State Fire Marshall’s Office led investigators to arrest a suspect in last week’s arson in Birdseye.

Arrested and Charged was Adam L. Hensley, 36, Birdseye, IN
– Arson, Level 4 Felony
– Residential Entry, Level 6 Felony
– Criminal Mischief, Class B Misdemeanor

Monday afternoon, Detective Brock Werne was investigating a complaint of residential entry and theft in the Birdseye area.  Information received by Werne led him to investigate 36-year-old Adam Hensley of Birdseye as a primary suspect.  At the same time, the State Fire Marshall’s Office was actively investigating the fire at the Koerner Block building, 101/103 State Road 145, Birdseye. 

Investigators believed the fire had been maliciously set, and were also looking for Hensley as a possible suspect in the crime.

Werne later found Hensley, and placed him into custody for Residential Entry and Criminal Mischief.  Hensley was transported to the Dubois County Security Center. 

After taking Hensley to the Security Center, Hensley was charged with Arson based on the additional information found through the investigation of the Fire Marshall’s Office. 

It was determined that Hensley set the fire to the Koerner Block building, escaped from the fire, and had a witness on-scene dial 911.

Hensley will appear in Dubois County Circuit Court today.

St.Vincent Salem Hospital and Purdue Extension Washington and Lawrence Counties
will offer FREE Dining with Diabetes Diabetic Education and Cooking School on Wednesday mornings during the month of November.

This class will target persons with Type 2 Diabetes and/or their caregivers. It will focus on creating healthy meal plans and provide information and motivation to adopt positive lifestyle changes.

Learn to cook:
 With Sweetners
 With Less Fat & Sodium
 Dishes with Fruits and Vegetables

The classes will be held on November 15, 22, 29 and December 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon in
St.Vincent Salem Hospital’s Classroom. Class size is limited and registration is required by
November 8.

To register, or for more information, contact Purdue Extension – Washington County at (812) 883-4601 or email Joni Muchler at jmuchler@purdue.edu.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating Kevin McGrotty, the owner of Brownsburg Taxidermy located in Brownsburg, IN. 

On September 26 search and arrest warrants were served on McGrotty and his business.  McGrotty was jailed and charged with Corrupt Business Practice and multiple counts of Theft.
 
The court has now ordered McGrotty to return property to customers still in the possession of Brownsburg Taxidermy.  In order to facilitate these returns in an orderly fashion and provide the proper documentation for the court, Indiana Conservation Officers will be assisting in the exchange. 
 
All customers of Brownsburg Taxidermy that wish to get their property back may attend one of the three dates set up for this exchange.  Customers will need to bring any receipts, cancelled checks or other items that may show ownership of an item, as well as some form of identification.  If the owner of an item cannot make one of these dates, it will be acceptable to send a representative with the proper documentation. 
 
The dates that customers will be able to retrieve their items from Brownsburg Taxidermy (9630 N State Road 267, Brownsburg) are as follows:
 
Wed. October 25 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sun. October 29 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thur. November 2 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
 
Please note that DNR and/or other law enforcement agencies are ONLY assisting in the orderly and safe return of property currently held by Brownsburg Taxidermy to the rightful owners. DNR will not take custody of any property currently held by Brownsburg Taxidermy and is not responsible for any damage to the property. No return of deposits will occur on the above dates and times. In the event, that customers are unable to get their property on the dates and times indicated above, or seek return of deposits, they may seek such remedies in civil court.