Suspect Flees Accident; Arrested Without License

December 29, 2016

On December 27, 2016 at approximately 3:41 PM the Jackson County Sheriff Department responded to a unknown type accident on Interstate 65 near the 50 mile marker.

A 911 caller stated the driver of the vehicle took off running over the guard rail and away from the vehicle.

Jackson County Deputy Rick Meyer saw the male running on the railroad tracks underneath the Interstate. Meyer requested Seymour Police Department to assist and Seymour Officer Ben Miller apprehended the subject hiding next to the railroad tracks.

Jonathan Joel Ojeda-Melendez 23 of Seymour was the driver of the 2002 Dodge passenger car.

Jonathan said he lost control of the vehicle on the Interstate and struck a guard rail, became scared because he didn’t have a license, and ran.

Ojeda-Melendez was arrested for driving while never receiving a license, resisting law enforcement and leaving the scene of an accident.

Louis J. Korff, Jr, age 88 of Salem

December 29, 2016

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Louis J. Korff, Jr, age 88 of Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 8:35 am, in Salem Crossing.

Born August 22, 1928 in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late Louis Korff Sr. and Helen (Kress) Korff.

He was a 1946 graduate of Jasper High School and a 1952 graduate of the University of Mississippi.

He was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, the old Washington County Memorial Hospital Board for 20 years, a board member of Hoosier Uplands and served on the Salem City Council.

Louie served during WWII and the Korean Wars as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, was a former Company Commander of the Salem National Guard Unit and a member of the Salem V.F.W. Post #6636, the Salem American Legion Cecil Grimes Post #41, the Salem Moose Lodge #2380 and the K of C.

He was Vice President and General Manager at Kimball Office for over 30 years.

Louie married December 29, 1951 to Dorothy M. (Heeke) Korff, who passed away April 21, 2009.

Survivors include: 1 Son: Jay Korff III, Salem; 3 Daughters: Lana K. (Scott Groeger) Dougherty, Evansville, Gina L. Naugle and Ava J. Kinney, Salem; 7 Grandchildren: Chad (Jennifer) Korff, Eric Korff, Kyle Dougherty, Jacob Korff, Lindsey (Chris) Wieck, Andrea (Jason England) Kinney, Allison Kinney and 1 Great-grandchild: Owen Wieck. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter Rhonda Korff and 1 granddaughter Renea Korff.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper.

Visitation: 2 to 8 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home and 2 to 8 pm Sunday at Becher & Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper.
Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.

Memorial Contributions: Washington County Food Bank P.O. Box 128 Salem, Indiana 47167

Houchin: Indiana Senate Page Program Application Now Available

December 29, 2016

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State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Page Program.

This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates on the Senate floor, and assist staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students will also meet with their state senator.

“Having students from our district come to the Statehouse to page is one of my favorite parts of the legislative session,” Houchin said. “This opportunity allows students to get a glimpse of how their state government works firsthand and will hopefully spark an interest in public service for years to come.”

The 2017 Senate Page Program will run from Jan. 23 through mid-April. Positions fill quickly, so it is important to sign up early. Pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during the legislative session starting at 8:30 a.m. and dismissing at 3:30 p.m. Groups serve together on Wednesdays. Serving as a page is considered an excused absence from school.

For more information or to apply, visit www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/page-program.

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Detectives Seek Information in Ongoing Death Investigation

December 29, 2016

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State Police detectives are investigating a man’s death in Orange County, and are asking for the public’s assistance.

Tuesday, a concerned family member of 66-year old James A. Bryson of French Lick asked the French Lick Police Department to conduct a welfare check at Bryson’s residence, as family had not had contact with him for two days.

French Lick officers went to the residence at 11387 West County Road 50 South, and found that all doors and windows were locked, with no signs of forced entry.

After numerous attempts to make contact with anyone inside, French Lick police forced their way into the home, finding Bryson dead inside.

State Police investigators were asked to assist with the investigation after 2:00 P.M. Tuesday.

Detectives currently suspect foul play caused Bryson’s death.

According to Sergeant Philip Hensley, “Police are not releasing the condition the body was found in, nor the reasons as of right now that we suspect foul play for two reasons. One, we do not yet have a final determination of the cause of death by the coroner’s office. Two, as we are actively seeking further information into this case, we hope to use this information in developing and cultivating possible suspects, should that be necessary.”

Asked if police think Bryson knew the killer, “We believe that is certainly a possibility, as there was no forced entry to the residence and the doors and windows were locked upon arrival of police.”

Hensley confirmed the victim had no prior criminal history and no no history of dealings with law enforcement.

Hensley said Bryson lived at the residence with his sister, who was out of town visiting family for Christmas.

An autopsy was conducted on Bryson this morning, but the cause of death has not yet been determined by the coroner’s office.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information about Bryson’s whereabouts from Christmas Eve until yesterday afternoon, or any other pertinent information, contact the Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police by dialing 812-482-1441.

Louise Hobbs age 95 of Salem

December 28, 2016

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Mrs. Louise Hobbs age 95 of Salem passed away Wednesday, December 28 at Kindred Indian Creek in Corydon.

Mrs. Hobbs was born April 10, 1921 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of Delmer Hulan and Dora Alice Shehan Hays. She was a member of Salem First Christian Church where she was in the Priscilla Circle. She was also a member of PEO, Tri Kappa, and Christopher Harrison Chapter of DAR.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband: Chester Robert Hobbs in 1977, a daughter: Susan Louise Hobbs, a brother: John Hays, a sister: Joan Brown and her parents.

She is survived by three sons: Chester Robert Hobbs Jr. of Bloomington, James Steven Hobbs (Teri Linden) of Salem and Raymond Lee Hobbs (Veronica) of Grantsburg, a daughter: Patricia Hobbs VanDusen (Michael) of Clayton, Idaho, a sister: Linda Johns of Indianapolis, 8 grandchildren: Jennifer Hobbs, Lindsey VanDusen, Jade Pugua, Nathan VanDusen, Wyatt Tengesdal, Katherine Hobbs, Anna Hobbs and Natasha Luttrell, and four great-grandchildren: Callie Longfellow, Luna Pugua, Olivia Cox and Maryele Remington.

Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Crown Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later in the Spring.

Hoosier Energy and partners win bid to build new transmission path

December 28, 2016

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Hoosier Energy, in conjunction with Big Rivers Electric Corporation and LS Power, has been awarded participation in the first competitive transmission project in the Midwest.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional transmission organization overseeing wholesale energy markets and reliability for 15 states, including Indiana and parts of Kentucky, made the announcement Dec. 20.

Republic Transmission, (a Hoosier Energy and LS Power partnership) together with Big Rivers Electric Corporation, was the winning competitive bidder among 11 proposals submitted to build the 345 kilovolt (kV) Duff-Coleman line.

Duff-Coleman will run about 30 miles through southern Indiana and northern Kentucky from the Duff Station just west of Huntingburg in Dubois County across the Ohio River into Kentucky to the Coleman Station.

The project crosses the service territory of two Hoosier Energy members, Dubois REC and Southern Indiana Power as well as Kenergy, a member of Big Rivers. Hoosier Energy will provide operations and maintenance for the Indiana segment of the project.

The Duff-Coleman line is MISO’s first competitive project under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Order 1000. FERC Order 1000 seeks to increase collaboration and competition in transmission development. Project owners construct, own and maintain the line.

“We are pleased to participate with LS Power and Big Rivers on the Duff-Coleman project, which opens a pathway for affordable, reliable power to be delivered to thousands of consumers,” said Steve Smith, President and CEO of Hoosier Energy. The line will relieve congestion on the system, bringing additional efficiencies to the competitive wholesale market.

The MISO Board of Directors approved the market efficiency project in December 2015 as part of the MISO Transmission Expansion Plan 2015 (MTEP15). The project has a scheduled in-service date of Jan. 1, 2021.

Clark County Inmate Roster – 12.28.16

December 28, 2016

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Jail Roster 12-28-16

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 12.28.16

December 28, 2016

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J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    12/27/2016  thru  12/28/2016
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
12/27/2016 0948  04/07/1977 ***********                                       F LCPD                    7,500.00
RISHFORTH,SHANNON R     ON-SITE            00000000053 RESIDENTIAL ENTRY    Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: KETERING         State: OH
          Class:
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12/27/2016 1044  07/17/1963 ***********                                       M LCPD                      755.00
STRUNK,BRUCE            47D02-1611-F6-1467 00000000012 HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIO Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
12/27/2016 1310  12/29/1974 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                  0.00 178
PADGETT,CASEY                              00000000210 HOLD FOR ANOTHER COU Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: WASHINGTON       State: IN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 12/27/2016-1350
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
12/27/2016 2132  02/18/1960 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
TANKSLEY,JERRY LEE      474D021609CM001183 00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE CO      State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
12/27/2016 2345  10/11/1986 ***********                                       F                           505.00
LATHAM,SARAH M                             00000000005 DRIVING WHILE SUSPEN Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                                           00000000110 POSS SCHED IV        Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                                           00000000210 HOLD FOR ANOTHER COU Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                                           00000000210 HOLD FOR ANOTHER COU Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: POTSDAM          State: NY
          Class: MISDEMEANOR

Scott County Inmate Roster – 12.28.16

December 28, 2016

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.

PETRI, DANIEL
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001328
Booking Date:	12-28-2016 – 4:05 am
Charges:	IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA
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LOUK, DIANA
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001327
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 5:51 pm
Charges:	IC 35-43-4-2(A)MA ~ THEFT — LESS THAN $750
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MATTINGLY, CHARLES
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001326
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 2:20 pm
Charges:	FAILURE TO COMPLY ~ FAILURE TO COMPLY
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WHITE, RENEA
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001325
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 1:10 pm
Charges:	SERVING TIME ~ SERVING TIME
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STAMPER, HEATHER
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001324
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 10:59 am
Charges:	SEVERING TIME
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Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.

SANTIAGO, CRIS
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001319
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 1:02 pm
Booking Date:	12-26-2016 – 12:04 am
Charges:	IC 35-48-4-13(A)MB ~ VISITING A COMMON NUISANCE IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA
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ZOLLMAN, CORY
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001321
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 12:02 pm
Booking Date:	12-26-2016 – 12:12 am
Charges:	IC 35-48-4-13(A)MB ~ VISITING A COMMON NUISANCE IC 35-48-4-11(A)MB ~ POSSESSION MARIJUANA/HASH OIL/HASHISH OR SALVIA IC 35-44.1-3-5(B)FL5 ~ TRAFFICKING WITH AN INMATE – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DEADLY WEAPON OR CELL PHON
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BARNETT, MARTY
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000128
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 11:02 am
Booking Date:	02-09-2016 – 11:01 am
Charges:	IC 35-43-4-2.1 ~ THEFT IC 35-44-3-4 ~ OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE IC 35-44-3-2 ~ ASSISTING A CRIMINAL
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KERRIGAN, WILLIAM
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-001020
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 9:02 am
Booking Date:	09-30-2016 – 3:16 am
Charges:	IC 35-42-2-1(C)MA ~ BATTERY- RESULTS IN BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON IC 35-46-1-15.1(MA) ~ INVASION OF PRIVACY
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CARTER, SETH
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000892
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 9:02 am
Booking Date:	08-24-2016 – 7:52 pm
Charges:	IC 35-43-4-2.1 ~ THEFT IC 16-42-19-18 ~ POSS OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLE IC 35-48-4-7 ~ POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
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Jackson County Inmate Roster – 12.28.16

December 28, 2016

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.

Prewitt, Joseph L
Booking #:	96068
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 8:40 pm
Charges:	34-47-2 Direct Contempt
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Riffe, William P
Booking #:	96067
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 8:38 pm
Charges:	35-43-2-2 Criminal Trespass
Bond:	$705
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Holbrook, Dylan L
Booking #:	96066
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 6:34 pm
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 6:45 pm
Charges:	9-24-18-1 Never Receiving Driver License
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Turner, Joshua W
Booking #:	96065
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 5:35 pm
Charges:	35-45-1-3 Disorderly Conduct 35-42-2-1.3 Domestic Battery
Bond:	$1505
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Ojeda-Melendez, Jonathan J
Booking #:	96064
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 5:30 pm
Charges:	35-44-3-3 Resisting Officer 9-26-1-2 Leaving the Scene-Property Dam 9-24-18-1 Never Receiving Driver License
Bond:	$705
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Hughes, Daniel A
Booking #:	96063
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 4:21 pm
Charges:	5 Writ Of Attachment
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Yates, Brent S
Booking #:	96062
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 2:57 pm
Charges:	2 Transport Order-Adult
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Groce, Travis J
Booking #:	96061
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 2:55 pm
Charges:	35-44-3-6 Failure to Appear
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Lair, Benjamin J
Booking #:	96060
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 12:16 pm
Charges:	35-48-4-11 Possession Marijuana/Hashish
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.

Holbrook, Dylan L
Booking #:	96066
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 6:34 pm
Booking Date:	12-27-2016 – 6:45 pm
Charges:	9-24-18-1 Never Receiving Driver License
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Davis, Jason W
Booking #:	95858
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 6:04 pm
Booking Date:	11-17-2016 – 7:09 pm
Charges:	35-48-4-6.1 Poss of Meth 35-48-4-3.3 Poss of Para , non prior 35-45-1-5 Common Nuisance
Bond:	$1505
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Wagers, Chase A
Booking #:	94466
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 5:04 pm
Booking Date:	03-24-2016 – 7:32 pm
Charges:	35-48-4-11 Possession Marijuana/Hashish 35-45-1-5 Common Nuisance 35-44.1-3-7 Inmate poss device cap. of inj 35-48-4-8.3 Possession of Paraphernalia
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Raby, Charles W
Booking #:	95935
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 4:19 pm
Booking Date:	12-01-2016 – 2:40 pm
Charges:	1 Serve Time Circut Court
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Mifflin, Christopher J
Booking #:	94421
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 4:19 pm
Booking Date:	03-15-2016 – 5:36 pm
Charges:	35-43-4-2 A Theft 35-42-4-6 Child Solicitation
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Malone, Justin D
Booking #:	95879
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 4:19 pm
Booking Date:	11-22-2016 – 11:25 am
Charges:	8 Parole Violation
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Colvin, Justin D
Booking #:	91749
Release Date:	12-27-2016 – 4:19 pm
Booking Date:	12-16-2014 – 11:38 pm
Charges:	35-43-2-1-1(1) Burglary of a dwelling 35-42-2-1.5 Battery, Aggrivated 35-42-2-1 (1A) Battery 35-44.1-3-7 Inmate poss device cap. of inj 35-42-3-3 Criminal Confinement 35-38-2.3 Probation Violation (Adult) 35-42-5-1 Robbery
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