Christmas Day Crash Claims Life of Hanover Woman
Sunday at approximately 3:10 pm, the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on US 50 near County Road 450 East at Elrod in Ripley County, Indiana.
Milan Man Arrested After Serious Personal Injury Crash
Monday afternoon, at approximately 1:45 pm, the Indiana State Police and Ripley County Sheriff’s Department responded to a serious personal injury crash involving a motor vehicle and a tractor on State Road 350 near Base Road in Ripley County, Indiana.
The initial investigation by Trooper Kyle Black indicated that a 2001 Buick Lesabre being driven by Richard J. Campos, age 41, Milan, Indiana was traveling westbound on State Road 350 when the vehicle rear ended a 1958 Ford tractor being driven by Hubert E. Brown, age 65, Harrison, Ohio.
The force of the collision caused Brown to be ejected from the tractor. Brown sustained serious life threatening injuries in the crash.
He was transported by EMS to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana before being transferred to University of Cincinnati Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Campos was not injured in the crash. Campos submitted to a portable breath test for alcohol at the scene. Campos tested .26% on the portable breath test which is more than three times the legal limit of .08% in the State of Indiana.
Campos was then transported to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana where he submitted to a blood test. Campos was then placed under arrest on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated while endangering another person, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated while causing serious bodily injury.
Campos was then transported to the Ripley County Jail where he was incarcerated and will soon be given an initial court appearance.
Charges are pending with the Ripley County Prosecutor’s Office. An arrest photo of Campos may be obtained by contacting the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department.
Trp. Black was assisted by Troopers Jared Black and Matt Holley, Deputies Randy Holt and Rob Bradley with the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, the Delaware Township Fire Department, Ripley County EMS, and 3C Towing.
Ripley County Search Warrant Uncovers Drugs-Three Arrests Made
Yesterday, shortly after 2:00 am, the Indiana State Police served a search warrant at an address of 106 Josephine Street, Milan, Indiana which resulted in drugs, drug paraphernalia, money, and weapons being seized and three occupants of the residence being arrested on numerous charges.
The incident began when Trooper Nicholas Albrecht along with Ripley County Deputies responded to the residence to conduct a welfare check on a male that was possibly staying there.
While at the home, Trp. Albrecht established enough information to apply for and receive a search warrant for the residence for illegal drugs.
Upon executing the search warrant, officers located suspected crystal methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia.
Officers also located a large amount of US currency as well as a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Trp. Albrecht arrested three occupants of the residence on numerous charges.
All three suspects were transported to the Ripley County Jail where they were incarcerated pending initial court appearances.
There were also six children located inside the residence. Department of Child Services took custody of all of the children.
Nathan Strickling, age 42, East Enterprise, Indiana
1 count Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Serious Violent Felon in Possession of Firearm Level 5 Felony
1 count Possession of a Firearm without identifying marks Level 5 Felony
1 count Identity Deception Level 6 Felony
1 count Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Joseph MacVey, age 26, Sunman, Indiana
1 count Dealing in Methamphetamine Level 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Possession of a Narcotic Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Visiting a Common Nuisance B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Tonya Stanley, age 29, Milan, Indiana
1 count Dealing in MethamphetamineLevel 2 Felony
1 count Possession of Methamphetamine Level 4 Felony
1 count Possession of a Narcotic Level 6 Felony
2 counts Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony
6 counts Neglect of Dependent Level 6 Felony
1 count Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony
1 count Dealing in Marijuana A Misd
1 count Possession of Controlled Substance A Misd
1 count Possession of Marijuana B Misd
1 count Possession of Paraphernalia C Misd
Trp. Albrecht was assisted by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department.
Brownsburg Man Suffers Gunshot Wound in Hunting Incident
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an accidental shooting of a Brownsburg Man.
Daniel Wright, 67, of Brownsburg was waterfowl hunting Thursday afternoon on private property near Brownsburg when the incident took place.
Shortly before 5:00 p.m., Wright, who was hunting alone, attempted to traverse a wet and muddy field in attempt to retrieve game that was just shot.
While doing so, Wright lost his footing and fell to his knees. While attempting to stand back, Wright’s shotgun discharged a round striking his left hand. The exact cause of the discharge is still under investigation.
Wright was able to call 911 for help. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department and EMS responded to the scene.
Wright was transported to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis by ambulance. Wright’s injuries are not life threatening, but he is expected to undergo surgery for his injuries.
State Police Taking Applications For Computer Programmers
The successful applicant will serve as a civilian employee of the Indiana State Police whose primary responsibility is to provide software, analytic and programmatic support for Indiana State Police systems that operate various law enforcement applications.
Salary: $54,782
Major Responsibilities:
- To maintain and manage operating system level software and locally written applications.
- To maintain software and user security authorization.
- To act as Liaison with the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT).
- To act as systems administrator, network, and database manager.
- To analyze and design new and existing applications for use on the system.
- To monitor system hardware, software, and application performance in order to ensure a high level of system availability and operating efficiency.
APPLY ONLINE AT careers.IN.gov
(Career Opportunities Job ID: 605640)
The application deadline is January 6, 2017
(Career Opportunities Job ID: 605640)
The application deadline is January 6, 2017
Sherri Leigh Woodward, 62
Sherri Leigh Woodward, age 62 of Salem, Indiana
passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at 1:45 pm,
in Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany,
Indiana. Born December 5, 1954 in Salem, she was
the daughter of the late Clifford M. Woodward Jr. and
Doris Jean (Barksdale) Woodward. She retired after
working as a nurse for 40 years at the Parkway
Medical Center in Louisville. Sherri loved to crochet
garments for her friends and family, peaceful rides in
the country, spoiling her grand kids and was an Angel
mom to everyone. Survivors include: Daughter:
Andrea Keane; Sons: Nigel Woodward Turner and
Ian J. Pickerill all of Salem; Colin Episcopo, of
Florida and Nickolas Woodward Turner of
Indianapolis; 2 Brothers: Robert Woodward, Alan
Woodward, both of Salem and her companion Chip.
She is also survived by 4 granddaughters and 2
grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 1
daughter Bianca Turner.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home with services
at a later date.
Throwback Thursday – Historically Speaking
This is a Polk Township Coon Hunter, circa mid-1860’s, Thomas Jefferson Markland. He moved to Edgar County, Illinois in 1868 and committed suicide, by drinking chloroform, in 1894.
That’s according to our Washington County Historian – Jeremy Elliott. Thanks for keeping us IN THE KNOW with our weekly history lesson!
Suspect Flees Accident; Arrested Without License
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
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
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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