A Jasper resident was arrested this morning on rape and child molestation charges after an investigation by State Police detectives.

Anthony Neukam, 20,  Jasper was arrested and charged with:

– Rape, Level 3 Felony

– Child Molesting (x4), Level 3 Felony

On October 25, 2017, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Indiana State Police began an investigation into a complaint of inappropriate contact with a minor between 2011 and 2015.

The complaint alleged that Neukam  had sexually forced himself upon a minor female routinely during that time frame.

After a lengthy investigation by ISP and DCS, an arrest warrant was issued and Neukam was arrested this morning by State Police and Dubois County Sheriff’s Deputies. 

Neukam is being held in the Dubois County Security Center.

Investigating Officer:  Senior Trooper Detective Brock Werne

Recently all eight students from John Calhoun’s Manufacturing Class passed their certification exam. 

The students are:

• Dalton Cole
• Connor Dawson
• Cameron Foutch
• Isaiah Lykins
• Zeanna Reed
• Timothy Roberts
• Andrew Winslow
• Aaron Wiseman

The students received a certificate which they can present to a future employer certifying that they have been trained in manufacturing basics and safety.

Front row: Tim Roberts, Cameron Foutch, Isaiah Lykins, Zeanna Reed

Back row: Aaron Wiseman, Connor Dawson, Principal Troy Albert, Drew Winslow and Dalton Cole

Troopers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post will be conducting a sobriety check point at an undisclosed location in Dubois County on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. 

Those drivers passing through the checkpoint area should have their licenses and registrations ready to present to troopers, and will only be detained briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary. 

The purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to remove those motorists from the highways who are alcohol and/or drug impaired and poses a danger to all who use the roadways.  Impaired drivers are responsible for billions of dollars in property damage, personal injury, and death annually.   

Reminders so motorists do not find themselves “Over the Limit and Under Arrest”:

• Plan ahead and always designate a sober driver before consuming alcohol.
• Don’t drive your vehicle if you’ve been drinking alcohol.  Call a taxi or sober friend. 
• Take care of your friends.  Never let a friend drive while impaired. 
• If you are hosting a party, always offer non-alcoholic beverages.  Make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver.
• Never provide alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age of 21.

Motorists encountering another vehicle being operated erratically are encouraged to dial 911 or call the Jasper Indiana State Police Post at (812) 482-1441 or (800) 742-7475.  Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location, and direction of travel.

Hoosiers Conducting Missions Critical to Our Nation’s Cyber Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) visited Fort Meade to meet with members of the Indiana National Guard who are mobilized to improve our nation’s cyber capabilities. Fourteen members of the Indiana National Guard are serving as part of Task Force Echo.

“Our nation confronts serious cyber threats, and the Indiana National Guard is playing an indispensable and pioneering role conducting cyber operations that are vital to our deployed troops and the national security of the United States. I’m so proud of my fellow Hoosiers serving at Fort Meade, and I will continue to do all I can to ensure they have the support and resources they need to conduct their missions and protect our country,”said Senator Young.

In addition to meeting with members of the Indiana National Guard, Senator Young also received briefings from the leadership of Army Cyber Command, the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, and Task Force Echo to gain further insight into the Department of Defense’s cyber activities and the critical role of the Indiana National Guard. 

Three local high school athletes were named to the Indiana Academic All-Star List.

The Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) will recognize 25 outstanding student-athletes with the 2017 Indiana Academic All-Stars Award. 

Wide Receiver Tanner Packwood from West Washington and Defensive Back Deitrich Sears from Paoli High School were recognized. 

Defensive Back Joseph Clate Winters of Madison High School was also named to the list. 

The student-athletes will be honored during an awards presentation prior to the game against Tennessee on Sunday, November 26.  The 2017 honorees will also be recognized during pre-game in front of the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. EST.

2017 marks the 19th year the Colts, the IHSAA and the IFCA have partnered to present this annual award to Indiana’s top football student-athletes.

The IFCA polled high school head coaches around the state, and the coaches tabbed 25 athletes ranked in the top of their respective classes. Of the players selected, there are 21 valedictorians and all 25 players are in the top 2.2% of their graduating classes. 

“Congratulations to the 25 outstanding student-athletes who were selected by our committee to represent their schools this past football season. Special thanks to the Irsay family and the Indianapolis Colts organization for their continuing support of Indiana high school football,” said Toby Jacobs, who is part of the IFCA Colts Academic All-State Committee.

ACADEMIC ALL-STARS BY POSITION

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS

Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post will be conducting a sobriety check point at an undisclosed location in Monroe County on Saturday, December 2nd, 2017.

Drivers passing through the checkpoint area should have their license and registration available and will only wait briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary.

Hoosiers are asked to help do their part in making Indiana roadways safer by observing the following tips:

• Plan ahead and always use a designated driver.
• Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you’ve been consuming alcoholic beverages. Instead, call a taxi, a family member or friend who has not been drinking to give you a ride.
• If you are hosting a party, always offer non-alcoholic beverages and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver or allow them to spend the night.
• Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk! Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think that they are about to drive while impaired.

Anyone observing erratic driving should call 911 immediately and be prepared to give a detailed description of the vehicle, its location and direction of travel. Callers can remain anonymous.

The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.

Indiana Department of Transportation’s contractor closed State Road 203 today (NOV 27) at its bridge over Woods Fork Creek northwest of Lexington in Scott County.  

The existing structure—located 1.52 miles south of S.R. 3 between Plymouth and Smith Roads in Lexington Township—will be removed and replaced over the next four months.    

Motorists are being detoured around the site via S.R. 356, S.R. 3 and S.R. 56. 

Duncan Robertson of Franklin is the state’s contractor for this $931,463 project to construct the new 3-span bridge with new approach slabs.

Built on existing piers, the new concrete superstructure will measure 153 feet in length with 28 feet of clear roadway side-to-side.  

The project includes new I-beams, end bends and end caps.