Clarksville High School Student Arrested During Class For Murder

September 7, 2016

Police say a Clarksville High School student arrested during class Wednesday was wanted for murder and robbery.

According to a news release from the Clarksville Police Department, 18-year-old Kevin Grover was arrested at Clarksville High School without incident earlier today.

The release says local police worked with U.S. Marshals in New Albany and Louisville to make the arrest.

Grover, a former member of the school’s football team, was pulled from class and taken into custody on a charge of murder.

He turned 18 just days ago.

Clarksville Police Chief Mark Palmer says the warrant is for a murder on May 29 at Riverview Park in Louisville.

LMPD said Grover is one of four people tied to the May 29 slaying of 19-year-old Ryan Higdon.

Higdon was found shot several times in his car near the Greenwood boat docks in PRP.

Police said it does not appear the victim knew the shooters, and they had only met that night.

Two days later, one person was arrested and in recent weeks, two others have been charged.

The Clarksville Community Administration worked with police to make sure Grover was isolated so there was no danger to students or staff.

Grover is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals and will be taken to Kentucky with a waiver on extradition.

After the arrest, Clarksville Community Schools released the following statement:

“On Wednesday, September 7, Clarksville High School (CHS) was made aware of a situation by law enforcement that involved a CHS student. The student was immediately detained by Clarksville High School administration and law enforcement without any disruption, harm or injury to students or staff. Student and staff safety is our first focus and we can confirm, at no time were students or staff in danger. Clarksville High School is cooperating fully with law enforcement. “

He was considered a flight risk. Police said the principal pulled him out of class Wednesday afternoon and took him to the office, where local police and federal marshals were waiting.

They talked to him briefly before leading him out of school in handcuffs.

Grover is expected to be arraigned Thursday morning.

The three previously charged, Ja’lyn Wells, Ke’montrae Davis and Theodric Hayes, are behind bars at Metro Corrections.

Historic Paoli Bridge To Be Repaired

September 7, 2016

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Work will begin soon to fix an historic bridge that collapsed on Christmas Day in Paoli. The bridge was constructed in the 1800s.

The one-lane iron bridge over Lick Creek near downtown Paoli collapsed after a semi truck got stuck while trying to cross.

Officials say the driver, Mary Lambright, was carrying six times the posted limit.

The closure of the bridge has been an inconvenience for Paoli residents who must use an alternate route to get into town.

Work to rehab the bridge should start in a few months. It has taken months to get quotes and deal with the trucking company’s insurance.

“Basically, what they’re planning to do is pick the bridge up off the stream, set it in the street just south of where it’s placed, and rebuild it right there on the street, and then set it back on the foundation,” said Don Brewer, President of the Orange County Commissioners.

Brewer expects it will cost around $700,000 instead of the original quote of over $1 million.

“If that’s the case, we’re fairly certain the insurance company will take up the full tab so the taxpayers won’t be out any money at all,” Brewer said.

County leaders are also looking at adding height clearance bars before the bridge to deter large trucks from trying to cross it. Work should be finished in the spring.

Car and Semi Accident Shuts Down State Road 37 Construction Zone

September 7, 2016

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An early morning crash sent a Bloomington man to the hospital after his vehicle hit a semi head on, closing State Road 37 for most of the morning.

Just after 7:30 this morning a southbound Ford passenger vehicle approaching Bryant’s Creek Road collided head on with a northbound 2007 International semi inside the SR 37 / I-69 Construction Zone.

The Ford was driven by Ryan R. Dixon, 29 of Bloomington.

For unknown reasons, Dixon drove left of center and failed to negotiate the right hand curve in his path.

Dixon, who was initially trapped inside his vehicle, was rescued by emergency crews at the scene and transported to IU-Health Bloomington for treatment.

The driver of the semi, Steven M. Levine, 58 of Bloomington was not injured.

Assisting at the scene – Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, IU-Health Bloomington EMS, Bloomington Township Fire Department, Washington Township Fire Department & I69 Development Partners.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Ryan Miller is the investigating officer.

Doan Found Dead In Washington County Jail Cell

September 7, 2016

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The Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a Washington County Detention Center Inmate.

According to ISP Sgt. Jerry Goodin, Travis W. Doan, 40, from Hardinsburg, IN, hung himself in his cell on Monday evening.

Doan was booked into the jail on August 29 on charges of a writer of attachment.

At approximately 5p Monday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Indiana State Police and requested assistance with an inmate that was found deceased inside of a jail cell.

Washington County Sheriff Roger Newlon requested ISP detectives and ISP Crime Scene Investigators handle the investigation.

Goodin said this is being treated as a death investigation.

An autopsy was performed Tuesday and preliminary autopsy results showed death by hanging by ligature, said Goodwin.

Goodin said toxicology reports are pending.

Goodin said he could not reveal what Doan used to hang himself.

Scott County Inmate Roster – 9-7-16

September 7, 2016

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

FINLEY, TIMOTHY
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000946
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 8:02 pm
Charges:	IC 7.1-5-1-3 ~ PUBLIC INTOXICATION
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JONES, ERIC
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000945
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 7:22 pm
Charges:	IC 35-43-2-1 ~ RESIDENTIAL ENTRY
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BRANDENBURG, DERIC
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000944
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 5:28 pm
Charges:	FAILURE TO COMPLY ~ FAILURE TO COMPLY
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THOMAS, JOSHUA
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000943
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 11:47 am
Charges:	FAILURE TO COMPLY ~ FAILURE TO COMPLY IC 35-43-4-2.1 ~ THEFT WRIT ~ WRIT OF ATTACHMENT
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COLUMBO, JON
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000942
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 11:14 am
Charges:	SERVING TIME
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HELTON, DUSTIN
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000941
Booking Date:	09-06-2016 – 10:14 am
Charges:	IC 35-44.1-2-9 ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.

THARP, CRAIG
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000878
Release Date:	09-07-2016 – 12:48 am
Booking Date:	08-20-2016 – 1:20 am
Charges:	IC 9-30-10-17 ~ OPER MOTOR VEHI AFTER LIFETIME FORFEITUREOF DRIVING PRIVILEGES IC 9-26-1-2 ~ FAILURE TO STOP AFTER ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE
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LOCKARD, TILMON
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000940
Release Date:	09-06-2016 – 3:02 pm
Booking Date:	09-05-2016 – 9:38 pm
Charges:	IC 9-21-8-52 RECKLESS DRIVING
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ALLEN, KIMBERLY
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000935
Release Date:	09-06-2016 – 12:32 pm
Booking Date:	09-04-2016 – 5:29 am
Charges:	OUT OF COUNTY WARRANT ~ OUT OFCOUNTY WARRANT
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BURTON, WILLIAM
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000925
Release Date:	09-06-2016 – 10:32 am
Booking Date:	09-01-2016 – 10:29 pm
Charges:	IC 9-24-18-1 ~ OPERATOR NEVER LICENSED
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CISSELL, RYAN
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000929
Release Date:	09-06-2016 – 10:17 am
Booking Date:	09-02-2016 – 3:34 pm
Charges:	IC 35-43-4-2.1 ~ THEFT
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SMITH, LONNIE
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2015-000910
Release Date:	09-06-2016 – 8:32 am
Booking Date:	09-10-2015 – 4:51 pm
Charges:	IC 35-43-4-2.1 ~ THEFT
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41-Year-Old English Woman Killed In Early Morning Crash

September 7, 2016

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A 41-year-old English woman was killed in an early morning crash on I-64 in Harrison County.

Diana Sue Watson, 41, from Mifflin West Fork Road in English, IN, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was ejected from her vehicle.

Around 12:45 am this morning, a maroon 2000 Ford Ranger was west bound on Interstate #64 at the 107 Mile Marker in Harrison County.

As the Ford Ranger was travelling west bound being driven by, Diana Sue Watson, 41, from Mifflin West Fork Road in English, IN, it veered off of the roadway into the median.

According to police, it appears Watson over-corrected the Ford Ranger, travelling back across Interstate #64 and going off the west side of the roadway striking a rock wall.

The Ford Ranger rolled over, ejecting Watson from the truck. The Ford Ranger came to a final resting position partially in the right, (driving), lane.

Another vehicle, a white 2003 GMC Sonoma, which was also traveling west, struck the crashed Ford Ranger. The driver of the GMC Sonoma, Joseph W. Gilley, 65, from Washington, IN, was not injured.

Interstate #64 west bound was closed for a short period of time while the crash was being investigated.

This crash is being investigated by Trooper Josh Orme from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg.

Assisting agencies; Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Harrison County Fire and E.M.S., Corydon Town Police and the Harrison County Coroner’s Office.

This investigation is continuing.

Broy Moved To Harrison County Jail

September 6, 2016

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An accused child predator is right where authorities want him: locked up in the same county where he faces serious charges.

Christopher Broy has been moved from Louisville Metro Corrections to the Harrison County, Indiana jail.

On August 21st, 2016, Christopher J. Broy was apprehended in Louisville, Kentucky.

Authorities with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, and the US Marshals Service tracked Broy’s location down in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville Metro Police Department’s 9th Mobile Division was made aware of Broy’s possible location and they began vigilantly hunting for Broy.

The 39-year-old is accused of threatening and blackmailing girls for nude photos and sex.

In Harrison County, he’s charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, child solicitation and possession of child porn.

He entered a not guilty plea and his request for a public defender was approved.

Broy also faces charges in Floyd County and Scott County.

Officers with LMPD’s 9 Mobile Division observed Broy walking near Waterfront Park in August. Officers made contact and arrested him following a short foot pursuit.

Broy was arrested and booked at Metro Corrections on charges of shoplifting and fleeing police on foot.

Lexington Man Killed in Saturday Crash

September 6, 2016

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A 66-year-old Lexington, Indiana man was killed in a head-on crash Saturday night in Charlestown.

Thomas M. Bush, 66 years of age from Lexington, Indiana, traveling south when another vehicle hit him head on.

Saturday at approximately 3:27 p.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Road 3 near the intersection of Harry Hughes Rd., Charlestown, Indiana.

Upon arriving on scene, officers located a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2002 Pontiac Firebird which appeared to be involved in a head on collision.

Evidence from the scene suggested the driver of Chevrolet, Ms. Kristin S. Coy, 36 years of age from Scottsburg, Indiana, was traveling northbound on State Road 3 where she ran off the roadway and over-corrected, causing her vehicle to cross into the southbound lane of State Road 3 causing a head on collision with the Pontiac, which was driven by Bush, who was traveling south.

Mr. Bush was pronounced deceased on scene by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.

Ms. Coy was transported to University of Louisville hospital with serious injuries.

Preliminary toxicology testing was conducted on both drivers. According to Captain Scottie Maples, the results are pending.

It should be noted that Sandra Coy was operating with a suspended operator’s license (infraction) through the state of Indiana.

WSLM will have additional details and will update this story as soon as details are released.

Scott County Inmate Roster – 9-6-16

September 6, 2016

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

LOCKARD, TILMON
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000940
Booking Date:	09-05-2016 – 9:38 pm
Charges:	IC 9-21-8-52 RECKLESS DRIVING
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HURT, PATISAH
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000939
Release Date:	09-05-2016 – 4:02 pm
Booking Date:	09-05-2016 – 12:35 pm
Charges:	IC 35-44.1-2-9 ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.

HURT, PATISAH
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2016-000939
Release Date:	09-05-2016 – 4:02 pm
Booking Date:	09-05-2016 – 12:35 pm
Charges:	IC 35-44.1-2-9 ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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