A recent narcotics investigation was conducted by multiple agencies, including the Bloomfield Police Department, Greene County Drug Task Force, Jasonville Police Department, Linton Police Department, Worthington Police Department and the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office.

The investigation also involved the Indiana State Police A.C.E.S (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) the ISP DES (Drug Enforcement Section) and numerous Federal Agencies. 

That investigation has led to the arrest of a Bloomfield couple involved in Drug Trafficking.   

As the investigation continued into the evening hours of November 18th, officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta for both an equipment and moving violation in Greene County.  The Jetta was driven by Christopher Urban, 44 of Bloomfield and was occupied by his passenger, Virginia Urban, 44, also of Bloomfield.  While Trooper Richard Klun was conducting the traffic stop, Jasonville Police Officer Andrew Duguay conducted an exterior free air sniff with certified Narcotics K9 “Blitz”.  When the K9 gave a positive alert to the odor of a controlled substance, a search warrant was sought for and obtained for the vehicle. A large quantity of methamphetamine was subsequently located inside.

The passenger, Virginia Urban, was also found to be in possession of additional methamphetamine.  

Christopher and Virginia Urban were placed under arrest and transported to the Greene County Jail. 

Using information gained, officers were subsequently granted a second search warrant for the Urban’s apartment.  There, officers located more methamphetamine, narcotics, legend drugs and marijuana.   Officers also located a handgun and a rifle in the apartment in close proximity to where methamphetamine were located. 

In total, officers seized just over a quarter of a pound of crystal methamphetamine (approx. 120 grams) with a street value of $12,000. 

Christopher Urban was arrested on the following charges:

• Dealing Meth while Possessing Firearm, Level 2 Felony
• Dealing Meth over 10 grams, Level 2 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Structure, Level 6 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Narcotics, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Narcotics, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Legend Drug, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Paraphernalia

Virginia Urban was arrested on the following charges:

• Dealing Meth while Possessing Firearm, Level 2 Felony
• Dealing Meth over 10 grams, Level 2 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Structure, Level 6 Felony
• Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Narcotics, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Narcotics, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of a Legend Drug, Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Paraphernalia

Anyone with illegal drug information is encouraged to contact the Bloomington Indiana State Police Post at 812-332-4411. Your tip can remain anonymous and could save lives!

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

A Salem woman was arrested today by the Indiana State Police on drug charges. 

Approximately 10:00 am on today’s date, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg went to 1114 Springhouse Lane near Salem to attempt to locate Crystal Bryant, 31, from the same address.

Bryant had active arrest warrants for her arrest through Clark and Washington Counties for drug related charges and Resisting Law Enforcement.

When officers made contact with Crystal Bryant at her address they also discovered an alleged controlled substance and petitioned the Washington County Superior Court for a search warrant.

The search warrant was granted and while searching the residence troopers located approximately five grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, five guns and Paraphernalia in the residence.

Bryant was arrested on the active arrest warrants and also charged with the new charges of Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia.

She was incarcerated at the Washington County Jail awaiting her first court appearance.

This investigation is continuing.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, millions of people will be travelling on Indiana’s Roadways. Across the United States the National Safety Council estimates 421 people may be killed and another 48,500 may be seriously injured in car crashes during the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday Period.

As we celebrate the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, the Indiana State Police wants to make sure there are no empty seats at your dinner table. Troopers will watch for impaired drivers, motorists who speed, follow too closely, make unsafe lane changes, drive aggressively, and fail to buckle up or properly restrain their children.

All occupants of a motor vehicle, including pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are required to be secured in a seat belt or child safety seat in every seating position.   

Indiana State Police Motor Carrier Certified Troopers will also be working throughout the holiday weekend focusing on commercial motor vehicle violations.  

Some safety tips:

• If you are planning to travel make sure you are well rested, a fatigued driver is a dangerous driver.
• Avoid tailgating; remember the two-second rule.
• Make sure everyone is buckled up.
• Put down the electronic devices and drive.
• MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN for emergency and highway service vehicles.

Shelby Co.  Indiana Conservation Officers have identified the victim pulled from Flatrock River yesterday as Raymond Sanchez, 35 of Columbus.
 
Sanchez’s girlfriend notified Conservation Officer Dispatch around 11:30 PM that Sanchez had went out on the river earlier in the afternoon and had planned to float to Noblitt Park in Columbus. 

She said Sanchez was not familiar with the river and had no idea there were low head dams along his proposed route. 
 
Sanchez continues to be in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
 
Indiana Conservation Officers asked for help identifying a man that went over a low head dam in Shelby County Monday afternoon.

Police say itnesses saw a male in a Bass tracker Bantam boat go over the low head dam on Flatrock River in the Vandalia/Geneva area. 

The man was pulled from the water by Shelby County Swift Water Rescue Team. 

If you’ve been dying to see the new lineup of The Eagles, you’re not only going to get your chance, but lots more besides.

The band’s just announced a North American tour next year on which they’ll share the stage with some of the biggest names in music: music legends Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor, and Grammy-winning country star Chris Stapleton.

The bad news is there are only twelve dates in all, beginning March 14 in Chicago.  That show, as will four others on the trek, will be arena shows with The Eagles alone — Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with country star Vince Gill and the late Glenn Frey‘s son, Deacon Frey.  Four will feature Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band, two will include James Taylor and His All-Star Band, and the tour’s single Texas stop will have Chris Stapleton joining the band on stage.

Tickets for the various dates go on sale beginning Friday, December 1, with others on sale the day after that.  American Express Card Members can buy tickets as early as Tuesday, November 28.  For full ticket info, visit Eagles.com.

Here’s the tour itinerary:

The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
4/14 — Orlando, FL, Camping World Stadium
4/21 — Miami, FL, Hard Rock Stadium
6/28 — Denver, CO, Coors Field
6/30 — Minneapolis, MN, Target Field

The Eagles and James Taylor & His All-Star Band
7/26 — Washington, D.C., Nationals Park
7/28 — Philadelphia, PA, Citizens Bank Park

The Eagles and Chris Stapleton
6/23 — Arlington, TX, AT&T Stadium

Evening with the Eagles arena concerts
3/14 — Chicago, IL, United Center
3/23 — Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena
5/10 — Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena
7/15 — Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre
7/20 — Boston, MA, TD Garden

The Indiana DNR is asking deer hunters for help with a disease surveillance program in Franklin and Fayette counties.

State biologists are sampling deer harvested from portions of those two counties for bovine tuberculosis. After a slow start to the deer firearms season, however, the program is running behind. Biologists have collected just 16 percent of the samples needed to reach their surveillance goal, largely because of weather.

Firearms season started for deer this past Saturday and runs through Dec. 3. Opening weekend was affected by thunderstorms and warm temperatures, which resulted in a lower harvest compared to previous opening weekends.

For example, the combined two-day first-weekend harvest in Franklin and Fayette counties was down about 60 percent from 2016.

The DNR is asking those who hunt in the surveillance zone to help it collect samples. The preference is for bucks that are 2 years old or older, but all deer will be accepted for testing. The DNR hopes to sample between 500 and 1,200 deer, depending on age.

The surveillance zone is the area south of State Road 44 and west of State Road 1 in Fayette County, and in the northwest portion of Franklin County, west of Brookville Lake. See a map at wildlife.IN.gov/9320.htm.

Surveillance involves collecting and testing lymph nodes from the head and neck of deer harvested by hunters and voluntarily submitted for evaluation.

Hunters can bring their deer to a biological check station at the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site maintenance facility in Metamora, 19083 Clayborn St., and to Mustin’s Processing in Connersville, or Hunters Choice in Brookville.

Hunters who submit a deer for testing will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 10 authorizations to take an additional buck from anywhere in Indiana (with landowner permission) during the 2018-2019 deer hunting season. Hunters who bring the DNR a buck at least 2 years old will receive 10 entries into the drawing. Hunters who bring in does that are at least 2 years old will receive three entries into the drawing. Hunters who bring in yearlings will receive one entry into the drawing. Entries are cumulative — hunters who bring in multiple deer will have an even better chance of winning.

DNR will continue to collect samples from deer harvested within this “bTB” surveillance zone through Jan. 7 (excluding Thanksgiving and several days around Christmas).

For more information, visit wildlife.IN.gov/9320.htm.

Do the members of your family farm business have questions about the use of a will as a component of a succession plan?

Do you wonder how often a will should be reviewed, what should be included in a will,
or when a will is necessary?

If so, plan to attend the Succession Planning Chat N Chew “Wills” on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Rails Craft Brew Eatery (114 St. Louis Ave.,
Seymour).

Cost of the program is $10/person includes a meal and can be paid at the door.

Jeff Washburn from Sharpnack Bigley Stroh Washburn LLP from Columbus, IN will be the evening’s speaker.

RSVP to Purdue Extension – Washington County at 812-883- 4601 or howellw@purdue.edu by Friday, December 1.