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IPS Laboratory Forensic Firearms Identification Unit Reaches Milestone with 500th “Hit”

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The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Laboratory Forensic Firearms Identification Unit recently achieved a nationally recognized milestone.

Stacey Hartman
Michelle Fletcher

During the month of January, 2017, they surpassed 500 “hits” at this laboratory while utilizing the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program. 

This means that on over 500 occasions the Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory assisted local, state, and federal law enforcement in linking over 500 shooting scenes.  These crimes included, drive-by shootings, attempted murder, and homicide. 

The NIBIN Program automates ballistics evaluations and provides actionable investigative leads in a timely manner. Since 2000 the Indiana State Police Laboratory has used the NIBIN database to assist their contributors in solving gun related crimes. 

NIBIN is the only interstate automated ballistic imaging network in operation in the United States and is available to most major population centers in the United States.

Prior to the NIBIN Program, firearms examiners performed this process manually which was extremely labor intensive.

To use NIBIN, firearms examiners or technicians enter cartridge casing evidence into the Integrated Ballistic Identification System.

These images are correlated against the database. The Indiana State Police Laboratory can search against evidence from their jurisdiction, neighboring ones, and others across the country.

This program is one investigative tool accessed by law enforcement that allows the sharing of information and easily making law enforcement more effective in closing cases.

 “Achieving this milestone at our Fort Wayne Regional Laboratory is truly a reflection of our staff’s quality of work from our Forensic Firearms Identification Unit,” said Laboratory Division Commander Major Steve Holland.  “Forensic Scientists Stacey Hartman and Michelle Fletcher are responsible for our laboratory system reaching this milestone, and we are fortunate to have such a professional, and dedicated staff in our system.” 

WSLM Celebrates 64th Anniversary on Valentine’s Day

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Radio Station WSLM, 1220 on the dial in Salem, IN, went on the air on Feb. 14, 1953 as a 250-watt daytime operation. 

64 years later, Don Martin’s daughter, Rebecca White, is keeping the station alive and bringing it to the modern age with local and regional news, sports, weather and intermingling it with social media and web updates. 

Promotions in the 50s referred to the “tri-county area.” 

In 1963, Martin increased the station to 5000 watts and WSLM took its place as the “most powerful radio station in South-Central Indiana”

In a 1963 issue of INDIANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, it was noted “The growth and influence WSLM has in the Kentuckiana area has been phenomenal since its beginning in 1953.”

Martin believed that a radio station located in rural Southern Indiana had a future because larger markets and urban areas were already covered with radio stations. 

On this theory, Martin had to convince investors and advertisers he was correct. 

Construction of the station and installation of equipment was nearly complete in late 1952 when much of the equipment was stolen and demolished by thieves. 

Always having a flair for promotions, Martin told the Associated Press, he had the “equipment most preferred by thieves,” and this made headlines around the country. 

Most of the equipment was returned after the FCC detected they were operating a pirate radio station in Ohio. 

After repairing and retuning the equipment, WSLM first aired on Feb. 14, 1953. 

People came from all over Southern Indiana on that first day and soon accepted the “Big Voice” of WSLM.

In 1958, the station increased its power from 250 watts to 1,000 watts and more than doubled its coverage area. 

Ratings sheets showed the station was pulling 50 percent of the listeners at the lowest listener point of the day. During peak listenership, this figure increased to 82 percent. 

In 1961, Martin started WSLM FM 98.9 FM. This new station began airing ballgames, midget racing and other evening sporting events. 

In 1963, WSLM AM was increased to its current 5000 watt power, which allows it to be heard over most of Southern Indiana, Eastern Illinois, Northern Kentucky and Western Ohio. 

In 1968, Martin was named Washington County’s Citizen of the Year. Among his many accomplishments, Martin had chaired the March of Dimes Fund Drive and was cited by the National March of Dimes for having the highest contributions in the State of Indiana. 

Martin worked on many other projects as well as operating WSLM AM and FM. 

Martin was the vice-president of the Lee J. Fultz Hopewell School in Salem and a member of the board of the Harrison County Crusade School. 

He also served as the President of the Salem Rotary Club (and was a Paul Harris Fellow) and served as Vice President of the Salem Exchange Club.

Martin was born in Illinois and moved to Indiana in 1922 when he was two years old. 

Martin attended the Salem elementary school for three years and then moved to the country and attended a country school.

A 1936 Graduate of Salem High School, Martin enrolled at IU Bloomington. He went to school there for three years, and then enlisted in the US Marines and served on Guam, where he helped build and engineer the Armed Forces Radio Station there. 

After returning home, he completed his fourth year of school at the IU Extension in Jeffersonville. In 1948, he graduated with a Bachelor of Education  and in 1951 earned his Masters Degree as well as his principal’s license. 

After leaving college, Martin taught at Salem High School for four years (1949-1952) where he taught English and coached the Debate team. During this time, Martin was planning and building support for WSLM. 

He had some opposition from people who felt the radio station would “cause power failures, draw lightening, etc.” 

He built the stations into a local media empire and pioneered the first Cable TV operation in Indiana with Channel 5. 

Martin had seven fully equipped mobile units and two complete mobile studios built into trailers. Back in the 50s, Martin also owned a 50 hp motorboat used to cover events on the Ohio River, and two airplanes. 

Martin said the “peanut popper on Radio Ridge has become a Powder Keg,” when increasing to 5000 watts. 

 

Indiana Conservation Officer Credited with Saving Man’s Life (Marion County)

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Indiana Conservation Officers have a broad range of law enforcement responsibilities and are specially trained and equipped to respond to the worst conditions and terrain that Indiana has to offer.  Today, those skills and equipment were requested in Indianapolis.

Just after 3 p.m. this afternoon, Indiana Conservation Officer Nick Wilson was contacted by Marion County Dispatch to assist with a search for a suicidal subject somewhere along the White River on the southwest side of Marion County.  

Marion County dispatch had received a call from the subject who had stated he was attempting to take his own life.  The subject could only advise a location somewhere along the White River near Southwestway Park.  Dispatch was able to obtain a GPS location from the victim’s phone, but this still left a broad search area.

ICO Wilson responded with his issued ATV and began searching along the river south of the park property, while IMPD units searched the trails within the park on foot.  After patrolling nearly to the Morgan and Marion County line, ICO Wilson was contacted by dispatch that the victim could hear the ATV in the distance, but the victim kept coming in and out of consciousness. 

ICO Wilson was able to narrow the search area and locate the victim a short time later.  It was confirmed that the victim had ingested a large amount of alcohol and possibly prescription medication.  The victim had also severely cut his wrist.  ICO Wilson was able to render lifesaving first-aid that included applying a tourniquet to the victims arm to slow the bleeding.  Due to the remote location, an Indiana State Police helicopter was used to relay ICO Wilson’s location to EMS and other first responders. 

ICO Wilson continued to administer first aid to the victim for approximately 20 minutes until EMS could navigate the terrain to his location.  The victim was then hauled out and transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital in serious condition.

ICO Wilson was assisted on scene by IMPD, ISP and Decatur Township Fire and EMS.
 
 
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Media contact: Indiana Conservation Officer Jet Quillen, DNR Law Enforcement, (317) 903-1671

 

For full details, view this message on the web.

 

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 2.13.17

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J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    02/09/2017  thru  02/13/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
02/09/2017 0418  06/17/1988 ***********                                       M                           305.00 SUP2 SIG80 MAT
MILLIGAN,ALLEN D                           00000003041 OWI - PER SE - C MIS Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country:         City: SEYMOUR          State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 02/09/2017-1430
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 0759  02/01/1961 ***********                                       M LCPD                        0.00 SUPERIOR COURT
ALLAM,MARK S                               00000000138 COURT COMMITMENT     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen?          Birth Place Country:         City: INDIANAPOLIS     State: IN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 02/12/2017-0800
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 0815  09/22/1992 ***********                                       F LCPD                        0.00
ZEEKS,CAYDEN ALEXIS     47D02-1608-F6-992  00000000204 DRUG COURT VIOLATION Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAW CO           State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 1056  09/16/1993 ***********                                       M DEPARTMENT                  0.00
MOEN,CHRISTOPHER L      PV1718482          00000000145 PAROLE VIOLATION, ST Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: ROANOKE          State: VA
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 1144  08/23/1960 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                  0.00
TINCHER,MARSHA L        47D02-1604-F6-526  00000000203 PETITION TO MODIFY   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: INDIANAPOLIS     State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 1320  03/09/1978 ***********                                       F LCPD                        0.00
BRUHN,NORY L            47D02-1406-FD-837  00000000138 COURT COMMITMENT     Court: SUPERIOR COURT II   Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: MONROE COUNTY    State: IN
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/09/2017 1836  12/04/1986 ***********                                       M LCPD                      755.00
SLATE,DUSTIN K          47D011612F61594    00000000146 FAILURE TO REGISTER  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D011612F61594    00000000058 THEFT                Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D011612F61594    UNAUTHORIZE UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY O Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
 
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                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    02/09/2017  thru  02/13/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
02/09/2017 2345  03/19/1975 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P                  0.00
RIGGS,CHARLES D         47D011611F6001392  00000000201 PETITION TO REVOKE   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE CO      State: IN
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/10/2017 1100  12/27/1987 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
FIELDS,NATHAN T         47D01-1504-F5-441  00000000180 RETURNED FOR COURT   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/10/2017 1634  07/16/1973 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                  0.00
BAKER,BRANDY D          47D011701CM000119  00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE         State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/10/2017 1805  07/03/1992 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00 REL T/S SIG 80
REED,NATHANIEL C                           00000000138 COURT COMMITMENT     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: JOHNSON CITY     State: TN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 02/12/2017-1800
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/10/2017 2357  07/31/1982 ***********                                       F LAWRENCE C                  0.00
RITCHISON,CASSI D       47D02-1402-FC-171  00000000201 PETITION TO REVOKE   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE CO.     State: IN
          Class: FELONY
                       <---- PROBATION INFORMATION ---->
OLIVIA ZAJACK
                                                /   -
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02/11/2017 0013  10/26/1983 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                305.00 SUPERIOR COURT
HANNERS,JEFFREY D       ON-SITE            00000000118 POSS MARIJUANA U/30  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000128 POSS OF PARAPHERNALI Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAW CO           State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 02/11/2017-0845
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/11/2017 1705  01/17/1966 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                505.00 SUP II
COULTER,TAMARA                             00000003042 OWI - BrAC .15% OR G Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE CHARGES    00000INHALE INHALING TOXIC VAPOR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
 
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Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 02/12/2017-0830
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02/11/2017 1956  12/19/1982 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                505.00
TURPIN,MICHAEL J        ON-SITE            00000000058 THEFT                Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: ORANGE CO.       State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/11/2017 2241  05/09/1980 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                305.00
PRINCE,JASON            ON-SITE            00000000001 PUBLIC INTOXICATION  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BLOOMINGTON      State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/11/2017 2349  05/17/1967 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
FRY,HERBERT L           47D02-1606-F5-742  00000000201 PETITION TO REVOKE   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: CAL              State: CA
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/12/2017 1330  09/19/1990 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                755.00
JONES,MATTHEW L         47D02-1701-F6-98   00000000060 FORGERY              Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D02-1701-F6-98   00000000058 THEFT                Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/12/2017 2002  01/17/1995 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P                  0.00
MOODY,KODY A            47D02-1507-F6-896  00000000201 PETITION TO REVOKE   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/12/2017 2235  07/04/1974 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                  0.00
KINSER,BRANDY           47D01-1510-F6-1176 00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAW CO           State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
02/13/2017 0844  01/12/1999 ***********                                       M LCPD                      755.00
BORROWMAN,BRADLEY R     ON-SITE            00000000026 BATTERY W/SERIOUS BO Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen?          Birth Place Country:         City: GUSTA            State: GA

Jackson County Inmate Roster – 2.13.17

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
 
Singh, Manpreet
Booking #: 96326
Booking Date: 02-13-2017 – 2:35 am
Charges: 9-26-1-2 Leaving the Scene-Property Dam
Bond: $355
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Hibbs, Angel B
Booking #: 96325
Booking Date: 02-12-2017 – 7:32 pm
Charges: 35-45-2-1 Intimidation
35-48-4-8.3 Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond: No Bond
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Robinson, Rodger W
Booking #: 96324
Booking Date: 02-12-2017 – 8:32 am
Charges: 36-46-1-15 Invasion of Privacy
Bond: $1505
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Allison, Daniel K
Booking #: 96323
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 10:16 am
Booking Date: 02-12-2017 – 5:32 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2 Operating Vehicle While Intox
9-30-5-1 BAC .08% to .14%
Bond: $705
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
 
Johnson, Jonathan L
Booking #: 96232
Release Date: 02-13-2017 – 4:46 am
Booking Date: 01-25-2017 – 7:37 pm
Charges: 35-44-3-6 Failure to Appear
Bond: No Bond
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Walters, William J
Booking #: 96307
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 1:46 pm
Booking Date: 02-08-2017 – 1:27 pm
Charges: 35-38-2.3 Probation Violation (Adult)
Bond: $843
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Swaney, Shane T
Booking #: 96311
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 1:01 pm
Booking Date: 02-08-2017 – 11:06 pm
Charges: 9-30-5-2 Operating Vehicle While Intox
9-30-5-1 BAC .08% to .14%
Bond: $1505
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Allison, Daniel K
Booking #: 96323
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 10:16 am
Booking Date: 02-12-2017 – 5:32 am
Charges: 9-30-5-2 Operating Vehicle While Intox
9-30-5-1 BAC .08% to .14%
Bond: $705
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Brasher, David W
Booking #: 96301
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 7:01 am
Booking Date: 02-07-2017 – 7:32 am
Charges: 35-44-3-6 Failure to Appear
Bond: No Bond
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 2.13.17

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Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
 
STEPP, SALLY
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001193
Release Date: 02-12-2017 – 1:02 pm
Booking Date: 11-15-2016 – 8:23 pm
Charges: IC 9-30-10-16 ~ HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR
IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA
IC 35-48-4-7(A)MA ~ POSSESSION SCHEDULE I, II, III, OR IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
IC 35-48-4-8.3(A)MA ~ POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
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Washington County Inmate Roster – 2.13.17

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WEEKLY ARREST LIST
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
 
DANIEL BROCK, 27, FREDRICKBURG
FAILURE TO APPEAR
 
MICHAEL RILEY, 34, DEPUTY
BURGLARY OF A DWELLING
AIDING, INDUCING OR CAUSING AN OFFENSE(BURGLARY)
THEFT
JOSHUA SMITH, 35, SALEM
WARRANT: INVASION OF PRIVACY
 
 
MATTHEW PLEMONS, 33, NEW ALBANY
WARRANT: FAILURE TO APPEAR-
NONSUPPORT OF A DEPENDANT CHILD
TREVOR BOWLING, 35, SALEM
WARRANT: VIOLATION OF PROBATION
JOSHUA AKINS, 34, PALMYRIA
WRIT: CONTEMPT OF COURT
HOLLY AKINS, 34, PALMYRIA
WRIT: CONTEMPT OF COURT
SHANNON BELL, 44, MADISON
WARRANT: VIOLATION OF DAY
REPORTING PROGRAM
SHONNA COOMER, 47, SALEM
SERVE TIME
THOMAS CASEY, 38, CAMPBELLSBURG
OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST .15 GRAM OF
ALCOHOL
 
TIMOTHY MARTIN, 40, PEKIN
POSSESSION OF A SYNTHETIC DRUG,
POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR NARCOTIC
VISITING A COMMON NUISANCE
 
MARIAH SMITH, 23, SALEM
POSSESSION OF A SYNTHETIC DRUG,
POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR NARCOTIC
POSSESSION OF A SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
CONTEMPT OF COURT
 
SALEM POLICE DEPT.
 
PANDORA HEDRICK, 19, CAMPBELLSBURG
POSSEESSION OF MARIJUANA HASH OIL
HASHISH OR SALVIA,
POSSEESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
ILLEGIAL POSSEESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BY A MINOR
POSSEESSION OF COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
 
 
NASH ZEHNDER, 19, SALEM
POSSEESSION OF MARIJUANA HASH OIL
HASHISH OR SALVIA
POSSEESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
 
WAYLON GILSTRAP, 36, SALEM
OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE PRIVILEGES ARE FORFEITED FOR LIFE-
HTV
 
CALEB STEPHENS, 31, VALLONIA
INVASION OF PRIVACY,
WARRANT: INVASION OF PRIVACY
CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
 
LACEY SUMNER, 19, SALEM
WARRANT: POSSEESSION OF MARIJUANA
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
 
JESSICA FLEENOR, 21, SALEM
OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE PERSON’S BODY
 
INDIANA STATE POLICE
 
SEAN WARD, 21, JEFFERSONVILLE
WARRANT: OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED AND ENDANGERING A
PERSON
 
MICHAEL RUSSELL, 29, NEW SALSBURY
 
POSSEESSION OF MARIJUANA HASH OIL HASHISH OR SALVIA
OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED

Dove Award Winner ‘Skillet’ to headline ‘Rock the World’ E-Auditions underway for Regional Bands

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The Dove Award-winning Christian rock band Skillet will headline Holiday World’s “Rock the World” concert in August.

This is the sixth year for Holiday World’s Christian music fest, which includes a day at the park, plus an evening concert. In addition to Skillet, main-stage performances will include Hawk Nelson, Ryan Stevenson, and Hollyn.

Throughout the day during Rock the World, a series of regional Christian Rock bands will perform in Holiday World. E-auditions for regional groups will be accepted through April 8 via a link provided at HolidayWorldRocks.com.

Holiday World’s Rock the World Christian Music Fest will be held on Saturday, August 19. Information about premium, group, and discount tickets for the day-long event is available at HolidayWorldRocks.com or call 1-800-467-2682.

Jeffersonville Man Arrested After Stealing Tools from Jasper Store

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A Jeffersonville man is behind bars after stealing tools valued at over $1600.00 from Rural King in Jasper last January.

Arrested and Charged Joseph E. Zaepfel, 37, Jeffersonville, IN

  • Theft, Level 6 Felony

On January 20, Trooper Brock Werne began an investigation of a theft from the Jasper Rural King, in which three tool kits were stolen out the back door of the store. 

Werne learned that the suspect, in setting up the crime, placed the items in a shopping cart near the back door before asking to use the telephone near the gun counter. 

While on the phone, the suspect phoned his accomplice to stage outside the back door, and then proceeded to grab the items, retreat out the back door of the store, place the items into a gold minivan, and drive away.
 
 Through his investigation, Werne was able to work with the Jasper Police Department and identify the suspect as 37 year old Joseph Zaepfel of Jeffersonville. 

Friday, an arrest warrant was issued for Zaepfel through the Dubois County Court.  Werne and Senior Trooper Robbie Lambert went to Zaepfel’s Jeffersonville address and placed him into custody, without incident.  He was transported to and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.

Bedford Teen Charged With Numerous Felonies After Traffic Stop

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A Bedford teenager was charged with numerous drug related felonies after being pulled over just outside of Loogootee Saturday morning.

Arrested and Charged was Garret W.S. Diehl, 18, Bedford, IN. 

He was charged with: 
– Operating While Intoxicated – Minor Passenger in the Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
– Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony
– Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony
– Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
– Operating While Intoxicated – Controlled Substance, Class C Misdemeanor
– Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor
 
Around 8:30 A.M. Saturday, Senior Trooper Jarrod Lents observed a black Toyota Avalon traveling eastbound on US 50 near Church Street. 

The Toyota was traveling with the passenger wheels across the fog line, almost touching the grass. 

Lents turned around behind the Toyota and followed it to observe additional driving behaviors; he later observed the vehicle cross over the center line and back over the white fog line numerous times.  Lents pulled the Toyota over on US 50, west of Hart Road.
 
While speaking to the driver, Lents could smell the odor of alcoholic beverages coming from within the vehicle. 

Lents learned that Diehl and his 16 year old passenger had left a party in Bloomington and were trying to return home to Bedford, but had become lost. 

Further investigation by Lents led him to determine that Diehl and smoked marijuana and taken Xanex only hours before being pulled over.  A search of the car by Lents unveiled a metal grinder with what was believed to be marijuana inside.
 
Martin County Deputies transported the 16 year old passenger to the jail to await the child’s mother to pick him up.  The minor was summoned into court for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
 
Lents transported Diehl to the Daviess Community Hospital, where he presumably tested positive for having THC and benzodiazepines in his body.  Diehl was transported back to the Martin County Jail where he was lodged, without incident, on charges of operating while intoxicated with a minor passenger in the vehicle, maintaining a common nuisance, and neglect of a dependent, all Level 6 Felonies.