An attempt to pull over a wanted Tell City man resulted in a lengthy vehicle pursuit and suspect in jail.

Arrested and Charged was Blake A. Hensley, 30, Tell City, IN
– Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
– Criminal Recklessness while Driving Aggressively (x2), Level 6 Felony
– Resisting Law Enforcement, Class A Misdemeanor
– Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor
– Operating While Intoxicated, Test Refusal, Class C Misdemeanor
– Warrant, Warrick County, IN, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer

Around 12:40 AM Saturday, Trooper Jeremy Galloway was patrolling 9th Street in Tell City when he watched a 2009 Pontiac G6 disregard a stop sign at 9th and Steuben Streets. 

Galloway recognized the vehicle as that belonging to Hensley. 

Galloway knew that Hensley had an active arrest warrant through Warrick County for battering a police officer. 

Galloway caught up to the Pontiac and attempted to pull Hensley over; however, Hensley accelerated, fleeing from Galloway towards Troy. 

Hensley led Galloway along State Road 66 to Troy, north to Saint Marks, and eventually east to Deer Creek Road near State Road 66.

Galloway had been told by assisting officers that they were in position on State Road 66 near Rocky Point in Perry County, should the pursuit lead back into that direction. 

As Hensley was nearing SR66, he crashed into Galloway’s police car, causing front end damage to Galloway’s vehicle. 

After crashing into Galloway, Hensley turned west onto SR66 and continued towards Rocky Point.

After passing Rocky Point and driving along State Road 166 into Tobinsport, Perry County Chief Deputy Eric Dickenson joined the pursuit as Hensley drove through campgrounds, a soybean field, and crashing into a shelter house. 

After getting back onto SR166, Galloway had pulled in front of Hensley in an attempt to slow him down and stop him. 

Hensley drove off the roadway, ran over a street sign, came back onto SR166 and crashed into the rear of Galloway’s police car. 

Hensley drove off the road again, and again when back on SR166, crashed into the passenger side of Galloway’s police car.

Deputy Daymion Marsh successfully deployed tire deflation devices across State Road 166 near Millstone Road, causing Hensley’s tires to deflate.  Hensley eventually drove off of the roadway and began running from officers into the woods.

Trooper Kurtis Blunk and Tell City Police officers chased after Hensley, catching him as he ran into the Ohio River.  After not complying with officers and fighting them as they tried to place him into custody, Hensley was tased by Tell City Police.  He was then handcuffed and walked back to the roadway.

Hensley was lodged in the Perry County Detention Center.

State Police was assisted by Chief Deputy Eric Dickenson and Deputy Daymion Marsh, and Tell City Police officers, Lieutenant Detective Roger Smith and Officers Heather Glenn, Ash Meserve, and Jeff Casebolt.

On Friday, September 15, 2017, the Indiana State Police arrested a Hanover, Indiana woman for numerous charges related to a burglary investigation that began ten days earlier. She had previously been arrested in April for credit card fraud. 

The investigation led to the arrest of Angela M. Edwards, age 37, Hanover.

Edwards was arrested on preliminary charges of:    

• Burglary, level 4 Felony
• Fraud, level 6 Felony
• Identity Deception, level 6 Felony          
• Theft, Class A Misdemeanor
• Possession of Stolen Property, Class A Misdemeaner

Edwards was transported to the Jefferson County Jail where she was incarcerated pending her initial court appearance.

The investigation by Trooper Michael Thiron began on September 5, 2017 when he responded to a report of a burglary that occurred at 3812 West Deer Bend Drive, Hanover, Indiana in which cash, credit card numbers, and other items were stolen. 

During the investigation, Trp. Thiron obtained information that ultimately led to a search warrant being served at 3800 West Deer Bend Drive on September 15. 

During the search warrant, Trp. Thiron and other troopers with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post located evidence which led to the arrest of Edwards.

Madison Police arrested Edwards back in April after she allegedly took another person’s credit card and used it to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of pre-paid credit cards at a local store.

Edwards faced Level 6 felony counts of theft and fraud following an investigation after the credit card account holder alerted police that someone had used the card for a purchase of more than $100. Prosecutors filed the charges under seal on April 25.

The account holder notified police on April 17 that he received a text notification about his wife’s credit card being used at a hilltop store for a purchase exceeding $100, the probable cause affidavit stated. The wife said she was not at the store and the credit card was missing from her purse.

Store records showed three transactions made with the card at 3:21 p.m., 3:23 p.m. and 3:24 p.m. Each of the purchases were for $200 Visa Debit gift cards and other miscellaneous items, the affidavit said.

Surveillance video from the store indicated a female made the transactions, but the account holder couldn’t identify the woman. His wife – a teacher – identified the female as someone who volunteered in her classroom earlier in the day and said Edwards could have had access to the purse and credit card.

The cashier at the store told police that the credit card was flagged after three transactions and she told the woman an identification would be needed to purchase additional gift cards. Edwards allegedly told the cashier that her identification was lost or stolen and couldn’t be provided at that time, so she left two more gift cards behind and exited the store.

Detectives and officers went to Edwards’ home to speak with her about the complaint.

The woman told police she had volunteered at the school during the day and allowed police to search her purse for the items. Police failed to locate the items in the woman’s purse, the affidavit said, but later discovered the missing credit card and gift cards in the home.

Edwards told police she had no recollection of stealing the credit card from the classroom or purchasing items at the store.

A warrant for Edward’s arrest was issued, and officers arrested her back in April.

Two credit card skimmers were found at a Loogootee business Thursday, and the Indiana State Police wants to pass on tips and advice on how to protect yourself.

At 3:12 PM Thursday, Trooper Adam Mcbeth responded to the Chuckles Gas Station on Broadway Street in Loogootee.

Employees reported that two skimming devices had been removed from their gas pumps. Trooper Mcbeth and State Police detectives are actively investigating the case, tracking leads and following up on information.

At this point, detectives and gas station employees do not know how long the skimmers were installed.

“Many questions have been asked in regards to how you can protect yourself or what to do if you see an actual skimming device before using your credit card,” said ISP SGT Phillip Hensley.

Here are some important tips to follow to keep from becoming a victim of credit card fraud:

– Monitor your online banking and credit card accounts on a daily basis. If you see a charge that you are not familiar with or did not authorize, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.

– Protect your card, card numbers, and pin numbers (when you must enter them into a keypad) as if someone is watching over your shoulder. Cover the keypad as you enter those important numbers.

– Before using a card reader at a gas pump, for example, touch the opening of the card reader and try to wiggle it to see if it is temporarily placed in the machine. ATMs and card readers are built solidly and should not have loose parts.

– Aside from focusing directly on the credit card reader, check the machine or display as a whole. Does it look like it was cracked or forced open? Do decals appear to have been broken or misaligned? Do labels or stickers not appear straight or look to be tampered with? If so, report the machine to employees and use a different unit.

– If you suspect that you have found a skimming device, take it into the location that the device was placed and notify employees. Even though the place of business will likely call law enforcement, please feel free to report the incident yourself, as we want to make absolutely sure that it is reported.

The Indiana State Police wants to remind credit card users to not be afraid of using their credit or bank cards, but ask that you remain vigilant in an effort to protect your accounts and your finances.