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State Police Investigating Two Scams
The Indiana State Police at Sellersburg is sending out a scam alert for possible victims who may not even know they are a victim.
The first involves a used car dealership located in Sellersburg.
All American Auto, which was located at 108 Prather Lane in Sellersburg is no longer in business however, complaints started coming in early March of this year when people who bought an automobile from the All American Auto Dealership did not receive titles to the vehicles they purchased.
Some of the victims are also complaining they had purchased extended warranties on the vehicles and those warranties are not valid.
Indiana State Police Detectives are working at least fifteen cases for theft, vehicle theft and check deception involving the auto dealership.
The offices of the Indiana Secretary of State, the Indiana Attorney General and the Clark County Prosecutor are assisting in the investigation by also working cases and assisting victims.
The owners/operators of the dealership, Kayla Meade and Dustin Meade of Charlestown, IN, are facing several charges involving activities that took place involving the used car dealership.
Anyone who purchased a car and/or warranty and believes they may be a victim of All American Auto Sales dealings, are encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg, the office of the Indiana Secretary of State or the office of the Indiana Attorney General for assistance. The contact numbers are listed below.
The second scam involves a skimming device located at the Fuel Mart Truck Stop at 145 North Dowling Drive, next to Interstate #65, Exit #34, in Austin.
On May 9th, the operators of the truck stop contacted the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg stating they had located a card skimming device on gas pump #3 at the station. The device was immediately removed and has since been secured in evidence at the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg.
It is unknown at this time how long the skimming device was on the gas pump but believe it had been there since at least May 1, 2017.
Anyone who thinks their credit or debit card may have been compromised are encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg, (contact information below).
Contact Information, Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg, 812-246-5424 or inside Indiana 1-800-872-6743; Indiana Attorney General’s Office, 317-234-1912 and Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, 317-234-7190 or on the World Wide Web at https://secure.in.gov/apps/
All Subjects are Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law
Dennis Eugene Bledsoe 40, Paoli, IN
Dennis Eugene Bledsoe 40, Paoli, IN, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 30, 1976 in Paoli, IN. to Ernest Eugene Bledsoe and Edith Ann Thacker. He proceeds in death by his brother Billy Bledsoe, grandparents Hazel & Elmer Thacker and Ernest Bledsoe and Josephine Fair.
He married Becky Jones Bledsoe on April 21, 2012
He was a member and a deacon of the Paoli Christian Church.
He was employed at JSI in Paoli, IN.
Survivors include:
His spouse:
Becky Bledsoe, Paoli, IN
His Parents:
Ernest Bledsoe and Edith Thacker, Paoli, IN
2-Sons:
Christopher Jones, Campbellsburg, IN
Joshua Bledsoe, Paoli, IN
3-Daugherters:
Joesy Bledsoe, Paoli, IN
Annabell Bledsoe, Paoli, IN
Angel Bledsoe, Paoli, IN
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday May 13, 2017 at Paoli Christian Church with Gary Swick and Larry Vinson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Paoli Community Cemetery. Visitation to be held Friday May 12, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 9 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the Paoli Christian Church 1700 West Hospital Road Paoli, IN.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.
Dillman-Scott Funeral Home, 226 West Campbell Street, Paoli, IN., is in charge of the arrangements.
Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com
James N. Ruoff, age 76
James N. Ruoff, age 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 8, 2017.
He was born on July 14, 1940 in New Albany, IN to Walter Ruoff and Thelma Kopp Ruoff.
James was a United States Navy veteran, serving as a radioman from 1957 to 1961.
James served aboard the U.S.S. Lansing, with a crew that helped develop search and recovery techniques for radioactive contaminated objects at sea.
On June 22, 1962, James married Willa Mae Fouts. They have celebrated 54 years of marriage.
James loved horses, music, playing guitar, and all things Western. He also enjoyed Hot Rods, painting cars, and restoring old tractors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ruoff and Thelma Kopp Hollowell, a son, Steven Ruoff, and three siblings, Gary “Butch” Ruoff, Dennis Ruoff, and Judy Hollowell.
He is survived by his wife, Willa Mae Ruoff, two sons, Roy (Marcia) Ruoff and Donald (Jennifer) Ruoff, and two daughters, Connie (Greg) Egle and Cindy (Steven) Phieler. Brothers; Jack (Regina) Hollowell, Gary (Vicki) Hollowell, David (Patty) Ruoff, sisters; Jane (Dick) Mattox, Janice Eurton, Judy Brumback, and Reva (Steve) Bruner. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Steven (Leia) Ruoff, Clinton (Roxanne) Ruoff, and Katie (Kyle) Kruer, as well as three great-grandchildren; Jake Ruoff, Isabella Ruoff, and Skyler Kruer.
Funeral services will be held at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at Love Funeral Home on May 11, 2017 from 2- 8p.m. and on May 12, 2017, from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Burial to take place at Palmyra cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’s honor to: Amedisys Hospice Care, 305 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.
Electrical Work Day Set for Fairgrounds on May 17
The Fair board has set a workday for the Washington County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 17 at 9 a.m. to improve and upgrade some of the aging electrical service.
This will be a joint project performed by Duke Energy, Jackson County REMC and Orange County REMC. These three electric providers are donating their time and talents to make our fairgrounds a safer and more efficient place which is used by the general public.
The fairgrounds is used not only during the week of the annual fair but also throughout the year for auctions, meetings, receptions, parties, yard sales, sporting events, horse shows, dog training, livestock shows and many other miscellaneous events.
“We want to publicly thank these three electric utility companies for generously agreeing to help us with this much needed project,” said Fair Board President Tony Nolan.
Nolan said this is the first time that all three companies have agreed to come together to work on a project of this size.
“We want everyone in our area know how much we appreciate these three companies that provide electricity to the residents of Washington County, Indiana,” said Nolan.
The fair begins Saturday, June 17 with the baby contest and runs through June 24.
Three Vehicle Crash on I-70 Claims One Life
| A three vehicle crash on I-70 near Keystone Avenue has claimed the life of one person. Emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious crash around 1:15 this afternoon on I-70 eastbound at the 83.9 mile marker. Upon arrival troopers located one person deceased on the ground outside of the vehicle. There were no other injuries reported.
Preliminary investigation reveals a small flatbed pick-up truck was broken down on the right shoulder. A repair vehicle was on scene assisting with roadside repairs. A third vehicle struck the rear of the repair vehicle, causing it to strike a person who was outside the vehicle, that person died from their injuries. I-70 is expected to be closed for approximately two more hours while the crash is investigated. There is no further information to release at this time. As further details become available they will be released. |
Colts at Bat coming to Louisville June 2
WSLM will be giving away tickets to the Louisville Bats game on Friday, June 2 where you can meet your favorite Indianapolis Colts players.
Wide Receiver Phillip Dorsett and Safety T.J. Green are scheduled to appear, along with Colts cheerleaders and Blue, the mascot.
The Colts will partner with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Indianapolis Indians and Louisville Bats for three “Colts at Bat” events this summer.
During these events, the Colts will provide several elements for fans attending the baseball games, including player autographs and photos prior to the first pitch, cheerleader autographs and performances, Colts Mascot Blue, free Colts giveaways and Colts In Motion, the team’s traveling museum.
Fans may also sign up for one of the Colts Official Fan Clubs and register to win Colts tickets.
Attendees must purchase a ticket to the baseball game in order to participate in the “Colts at Bat” activities. A list of dates for this year’s “Colts at Bat” events is provided below.
The Colts encourage all fans to arrive early at summer events.
The line for player and cheerleader autographs and photos may be cut off at any time to ensure the tour remains on schedule. Inclement weather or traffic may cause for late arrival or early departure.
All Summer Tour events will take place rain or shine. Fans will be allowed one autograph per person; however, fans may get back in line for additional autographs.
All Colts event times are local. Player names for each event will be announced in May, but are subject to change.
Friday, June 2, 2017 | 5:30 p.m.
Colts at Bat with the Louisville Bats
Louisville Slugger Field
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
PLAYERS: WR Phillip Dorsett and S T.J. Green*
*Player autographs from 5:30-6:45pm and Cheerleader autographs from 7:30pm-5th inning
Singer Bodner, State Rep. Goodin to speak at Saturday’s Democrat Dinner
The Washington County Democratic Party will host its Barbeque Dinner on Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Salem Senior Center located at 1705 N Shelby St in Salem.
The keynote speaker is Hon. Terry Goodin, Indiana State Representative, a leading contender for Governor of Indiana in 2020.
Indiana singer/songwriter, Emmy Bodner will be providing live music during the dinner. Her original song “Can I Be Your Everything” aired nationally on the CBS Morning Show. Emmy also won the Louisville WDRB FOX in the Morning Idol contest and a new Smart Car from Swope AutoGroup. Emmy qualified at the Chicago tryouts for American Idol and made the trip to Hollywood to sing for Randy Jackson, Nicky Minaj, Keith Urban and Mariah Carey.
Admission is $10 and $5 for children 12. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the or at the door.
Family fun will include door prizes and a silent auction.
The Leatherbury Law Office has (20) complimentary tickets for children 12 and under. Please stop in the Leatherbury Law Office for a complimentary ticket for your children, grandchild, or children of friends.
Washington County Juvenile in Serious Condition after being Shot
A 16-year-old Pekin boy is in serious condition in a Louisville hospital tonight after being shot by another juvenile this afternoon.
According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Jerry Goodin, in the early afternoon hours, John Levi Bird, 16, from Pekin, IN, was shot.
The shooting took place in a barn located near 10825 Honey Run Road in Washington County near Pekin.
The preliminary investigation has revealed the two juveniles were in a barn near the above-mentioned location when one of the juveniles picked up a weapon that was located in the barn.
When the juvenile picked up the weapon, he pulled the trigger, firing the weapon while it was pointed towards the victim,Bird.
After Bird was shot he was transported by personal vehicle to the St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, IN.
He was later transported by air ambulance to the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY with life threatening injuries from the gunshot wound.
The shooter, a teen age male from the Pekin, IN area, was taken into custody by a detective from the Indiana State Police and transported to the Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center on the charge of Juvenile Delinquency.
Officers from the New Pekin Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department assisted Indiana State Police Detectives and Indiana State Police Crime Scene Technicians.
This investigation is continuing.
No further information can or will be released at this time.
County Clerk Looking For Summer Interns
The Washington County Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for their 2017 summer internship program.
The program is open to any students, age 18-24, graduating from one of the surrounding high schools and who will be attending an accredited college this fall.
“This program is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience for young leaders in our community,” said Clerk Sarah Milligan. “This internship will be a great way to build a strong resume and develop an understanding of local government, giving interns will have a first-hand look at the inner workings of the county clerk’s office.”
Along with assisting clerk deputies with daily task and responsibilities, interns accepted into the program will help scan and digitally file decades of public records in order to preserve them for the future generations.
Experience gained from this program will give local students an opportunity to learn more about our justice system and their county clerk’s office.
The internship is unpaid and students must dedicate a minimum of 15 hours a week to participate in the program. The program will begin in late May and will end in mid-August.
“We need dedicated individuals who are willing to get involved and make a difference in their community,” said First Deputy Lindsey Jackson. “Participating in this program will leave a lasting impact in our county and in our clerk’s office.”
Interested individuals are asked to send a completed application, resume and cover letter to the Washington County Clerk’s Office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19th..
Required documents can be dropped off or mailed to:
Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court
ATTN: Sarah Milligan
99 Public Square, Suite 102
Salem, Indiana 47167
Or emailed to Clerk@WashingtonCounty.in.gov
Those interested in applying can request an application by emailing clerk@washingtoncounty.in.gov or by stopping by the clerk’s office to pick-up a packet.
If you have questions or concerns, individuals are asked to contact Clerk Sarah Milligan at 812-883-5748.
