The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day and is forecasting high ozone levels for Wednesday July 26, 2017 in the following area:
Southeast Indiana – Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Scott, and Washington
IDEM encourages everyone to help reduce ozone by making simple changes to their daily habits. You can:
Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation
Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip
Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m.
Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds
Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above
Anyone sensitive to changes in air quality may be affected when ozone levels are high. Children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors.
IDEM examines weather patterns and current ozone readings to make daily air quality forecasts. To learn more about ozone or sign up for air quality forecasts, visit www.SmogWatch.IN.gov or download our iPhone App:
Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather bake vehicle exhaust, factory emissions and gasoline vapors. Ozone in the upper atmosphere blocks ultraviolet radiation, but ozone near the ground is a lung irritant that can cause coughing and breathing difficulties.
About the ozone standard: On October 1, 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) finalized the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone. The new rule sets more stringent standards, lowering both the primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) standards from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb. IDEM encourages all Hoosiers to be proactive and help reduce ozone for those who may be sensitive.
Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
JAMES, DUSTIN
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2017-000969
Booking Date:
07-24-2017 – 7:24 pm
Charges:
IC 35-42-2-1(C)MA ~ BATTERY- RESULTS IN BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON
IC 35-45-2-1(C)FL5 ~ INTIMIDATION – DEADLY WEAPON, JUDGE, BAILIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
IC 35-43-1-2(A)(2)MA ~ CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – AT LEAST $750 BUT LESS THAN $50,000
IC 35-44.1-3-1(A)MA ~ RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
IC 35-45-2-1(B)FL6 ~ INTIMIDATION
IC 35-48-4-13(b)FL6 ~ MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA
IC 35-41-5-2 ~ CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY
The Annual Kids Fishing Tournament sponsored by the Washington County Fish and Game Club will be this Saturday July 29th from 1:00pm – 4:30pm.
The event will be held at Lake Salinda’s Back Shelter House for children ages 5 – 13 allowed.
Registration begins at 1pm and fishing begins at 1:30pm.
Prizes given for biggest catch, smallest catch, and most catches.
Goodie bags to each participant.
“It’s a beautiful place there,” said Salem Mayor Troy Merry. “It was a source of water for the City at one time, but we are working on a dam project for Lake John Hay where we’ll raise the water level. It will be like pouring Lake Salinda into Lake John Hay. I’d like to see it become a community park.”
“For kids that have never been fishing before, I’d like to see them come out,” said Merry. “It’s a good opportunity for parents to bring their children out. We’ll be fishing from the banks.”
Merry will be on hand grilling food for the event. Food and drinks will be provided.
Thanks to the Salem Police Department, Salem Fire Department, and Park & Rec. Department for their sponsorship.
For more information, call Mike or Paula Pennington at 812.883.6100
During the summer months when the Indiana General Assembly is not in session, study committees are tasked with taking an in-depth look at some of the more complex issues facing our state, and examining topics which may be addressed with future legislation.
As the State Senator for District 47, I have been advocating for expanding affordable and efficient broadband services to rural communities throughout the state. It is critical that Hoosier families, students and businesses are able to access this technology, and I have passed legislation that will help to bridge the digital divide in rural communities. While we have taken great strides, there is work to be done.
Recently, I was appointed to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, which will be looking at new ways to expand this technology to unserved communities. I am looking forward to working with my fellow lawmakers and various service providers to explore additional options to further this development.
Some of the other topics this committee will examine include:
Self-generation of electricity by school corporations;
Health effects, public safety implications, issues with property valuation, policies defining conflict of interest and issues concerning economic development related to wind power devices; and
Rental rates and other fees for the attachment of communications service facilities on utility poles owned or controlled by electricity suppliers.
I will also be serving as chair of the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (CISC). The CISC studies a variety of issues concerning vulnerable youth and makes recommendations to the General Assembly in order to promote the best interests of Hoosier children across the state.
You can find a list of all interim study committees and the topics being studied on the Indiana General Assembly’s website at www.in.gov/iga.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department began receiving reports of counterfeit money being circulated in Washington County a little over a week ago.
Counterfeit money confiscated by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department who has arrested five in conjunction with the recent fake bill distribution.
As of today, five are in jail for suspected counterfeiting and the investigation is continuing.
Sheriff Roger Newlon and his deputies began following leads and developed several suspects. Two of the suspects were arrested yesterday in Clark County, Indiana.
Sheriff Newlon and his deputies executed a search warrant today in Washington County and three additional suspects have been arrested in connection to the investigation.
Assisting with the investigation is Deputies Brad Naugle and Brent Miller, Pekin Town Marshal Jeff Thomas and Indiana Conservation Officer Neal Brewington.
The investigation is ongoing with additional details to be released at a later time.
Four people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop for an equipment and a registration violation.
Arrested and Charged were:
DAVID S. BARKER , age 31 of Pekin, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, Visiting a Common Nuisance, a Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.
MITCHELL K. DAVIS, age 35 of Salem, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, Visiting a Common Nuisance, a Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.
RICHARD L. GIBSON, age 39 of Pekin, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level
6 Felony, Visiting a Common Nuisance, a Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.
CAROLINE J. JACKSON, age 39 of Pekin, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Level 6 Felony and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.
Deputy Brad Naugle is the investigating officer, assisted by Indiana Conservation Officer Neal Brewington and Salem City Police Officers Chris Cauble and Mike Voelz.
Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance near Pekin that resulted in a Meth arrest.
Jeffrey A. Standiford, age 47, of Pekin, Indiana.
Police responded to a residence on State Road 335, which resulted in the arrest of Jeffrey A. Standiford, age 47, of Pekin, Indiana.
Standiford was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on July 19 and charged with (1) count of Maintaining a Common Nuisance, a Level 6 Felony, (1) count of Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level 5 Felony, (1) count of Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor and (1) count of Possession of a Syringe, a Level 6 Felony.
Deputy Brad Naugle is the investigating officer. Sheriff Roger Newlon and deputies Brent Miller and Joseph Keltner also assisted with the investigation.
Three juveniles are facing criminal charges from a Memorial Day weekend crime spree.
Pictured are items that have been recovered from the burglary at the old Newlon’s Store and the burglary at J&R Liquors.
The investigation began on May 29, when Deputy Wayne Blevins responded to J&R Liquor Store in Pekin, Indiana, in reference to a burglary that had previously occurred.
On May 30, Indiana State Police Trooper Tom Basham responded to Teena’s Pizza, in Pekin, Indiana, in reference to a burglary that had previously occurred.
Deputy Blevins began a joint investigation with Trooper Basham and Pekin Town Marshal Jeff Thomas. The officers reviewed video surveillance and spoke with witnesses and as a result, they were able to identify three juvenile suspects.
Deputy Brent Miller interviewed two of the juveniles, who were cooperative and admitted to their involvement in the two burglaries. The juveniles also admitted to having involvement in a burglary at the old Newlon’s Grocery Store and being present, when a window was broken at the East Washington Elementary School.
Trooper Basham interviewed a third juvenile, who was cooperative and admitted to his involvement as well.
Deputy Blevins and Trooper Basham have forwarded their findings to the Washington County Probation Department and the juvenile court system.
6 Felony, Visiting a Common Nuisance, a Class A Misdemeanor and Possession of Paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor.
