A 25-year-old Salem man was killed last night in Henderson County, Ky.
Michael Osborne, Salem, died of blunt force trauma in a fireworks accident Monday night.
Deputies from the Henderson County Sheriff’s Offfice along with Henderson County EMS responded to a 911 call to the 9000 block of Dixon Road in reference to a fireworks accident.
Upon arrival, police determined Osborne was attempting to set off aerial fireworks when one of them exploded on him.
According to a witness statement, Osborne was attempting to ignite a firework when it went off, striking him in the chest and exploding.
Osborne was transported by Henderson County EMS to Methodist Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
RILEY, SARAH
Booking #:
SCJAIL:2017-000867
Booking Date:
07-03-2017 – 2:58 am
Charges:
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
IC 35-48-4-8.3(A)MA ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
IC 35-48-4-13(b)FL6 ~ MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
IC 35-48-4-6(B)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR SCHEDULE I OR II NARCOTIC DRUG
IC 35-48-4-1.1(E)FL2 ~ DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE – AT LEAST TEN GRAMS
IC 9-24-19-2 ~ DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED (SUSP/PRIOR)
IC 35-48-4-13(b)FL6 ~ MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
IC 35-47-2-1(E)(2)FL5 ~ CARRYING A HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT – PRIOR CONVICTION OR CONVICTED FELON WI
IC 35-48-4-1.1(E)FL2 ~ DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE – AT LEAST TEN GRAMS
IC 35-48-4-6(B)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR SCHEDULE I OR II NARCOTIC DRUG
IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Where else on Earth can you see seven Indiana born astronauts in one place? Mitchell, Indiana of course.
The Galactic Gathering is Indiana largest gathering EVER of Hoosier born astronauts and will be Saturday, July 15 in and around Mitchell, the birthplace of Mercury Astronaut pioneer Virgil I “Gus” Grissom.
Charlie WalkerDavid WolfJerry RossJoe AllenKevin FordTony EnglandMark Brown
Astronauts scheduled to be in attendance are: Joe Allen, Tony England, Charlie Walker, Mark Brown, David Wolf, Jerry Ross, and
Also scheduled to appear is Gus Grissom’s youngest son Mark Grissom, Gus’s grandson Cody Grissom, and youngest Brother Lowell Grissom.
This event is being organized by Virgil I Grissom Memorial, Inc. and Grissom’s nephew, Steve.
The Galactic Gathering was also named one of AAA’s Midwest Travel Treasure’s
“The Galactic Gathering is unique in the sense it is the first time in the state’s history this many Hoosier born astronauts will take a stage at any location together,” said Grissom, assistant principal at Mitchell Junior High School.
“All of these men flew on the Space Shuttle Program, but a few were selected during the Apollo Program and served in various capacities for that program. These men are sharp! They all love people and answering questions.”
There will be chances to interact with the astronauts, but tickets are running out.
Sold out already is the breakfast with the astronauts at Spring Mill State Park.
Ticket are still available for tours of Gus Grissom
There will be a public parade through Mitchell at 4:30p and a sold-out symposium at the Mitchell Opera House in the evening.
“They are experts on not only space flight but astronomy, the exploration of space, engineering, and many other topics,” said Grissom. “These men were in the mix of everything and their stories will shed light on the heroine adventures of manned spaceflight.”
Grissom said all of the proceeds will go to fund the Virgil I Grissom Memorial, Inc. whose mission is to keep the legacy of Gus Grissom alive.
The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.
Applications must be received via e-mail by 11:59 pm (EDT), on August 6, 2017. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:
1. Must be a United States citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee. (Appointment date is February 2, 2018)
3. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
5. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
The starting salary for a Capitol Police Section Probationary Officer is $39,292.00 a year. The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, which includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their families. The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment. As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF). The State will contribute to your retirement account.
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting http://www.in.gov/isp/2367.htm.
Officers from the Salem Police Department were called to Luke’s Tavern, on Salem’s West Side at 8:55a. Washington County EMS was also called out.
On the way, officers were advised Hopkins was dead and asked to call Schell to the scene.
Once Schell arrived, she proceeded with her investigation and took possession of the body.
Witnesses said Hopkins had been drinking in the tavern and had been asked to go to his vehicle and rest.
“He had his keys with him and he was in the back seat of his blue Suburu,” said Schell. “He had laid down in the back to rest.”
Schell said Hopkins Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) was not known and the reports are pending. She also did not release a cause of death, pending further results.
A Illinois man and his passenger were both arrested after troopers arrived to conduct a crash investigation.
Preliminary investigation by Trooper Corey Adam revealed at approximately 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 1st, he responded to a crash on I-65 south bound at the 260 mile marker (near 15th Ave). Trooper Corey saw a 2004 Dodge Stratus blocking the left lane, it was missing a left front tire and the left rear tire was bent out sideways.
During the course of the investigation the driver, Tracey Watson, 28 of Illinois, was found to be impaired. He was taken to South Lake Methodist hospital for a blood draw and was incarcerated at Lake County Jail in Crown Point for Operating While Intoxicated.
His passenger, Donsha or Donshay Ambrose, 22 of Chicago, Illinois, was found to be wanted on a warrant through Cook County, Illinois for a Probation Violation. She was uncooperative Ambrose refused to obey verbal instructions, pulled away when being handcuffed, tucked her arms so you couldn’t get to them. Ambrose after being handcuffed and secured in Adam’s police car kept taking her seat belt off, kept trying to get her handcuffed hands in front of her, and at one point tried to get into the driver’s seat. She also attempted to hide a lighter down the front of her pants.
Ambrose also on the way to Lake County Jail made disparaging statements to Adam and had to be assisted out of Adam’s police car by jail personnel when she began to hit her head against the police car’s window.
Ambrose was arrested for Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Intimidation.
Assisting: Troopers Nicole Maenza and Kim Zelnis
I do not have a photo one may be obtained by calling the Lake County Jail
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law
Harold Lee Hopkins Jr age 59 of Salem passed away Sunday, July 2.
Mr. Hopkins was born July 9, 1957 in Danville, Illinois the son of Harold Lee Hopkins Sr. and Jane E. Gilstrap Griffen.
Lee married Rosa Johnson Hopkins on July 6, 2001 and she preceded him in death on May 16, 2017. He was also preceded in death by a son: Nicholas Hopkins and his parents.
He is survived by a daughter: Paige Brown of Salem, a step-son: Justin Young of Salem, two sisters: Karen Shelton and Gail Frost both of Salem and two grandchildren: Gavin Brown and Kelsea Hopkins.
Salem Police say there is no foul play suspected after a body was found inside a vehicle near Luke’s Tavern, on Salem’s West Side early Sunday morning.
Officers were dispatched to the area of Luke’s Tavern at 8:55a Sunday morning along with Washington County EMS.
According to SPD Officer Nigel Smith, while enroute, officers were advised the callers believed the subject was dead.
Upon arrival, Washington County EMS advised Washington County Coroner Peg Schell to be called.
Once Schell arrived on scene, she proceeded with her investigation and took possession of the body.
Smith said police believe no foul play was involved.
Additional information with the name of the subject will be released at a later time, said Smith.
A Illinois man and his passenger were both arrested after troopers arrived to conduct a crash investigation.
