Scott County Sheriff Roster – 8-17-16
Here is today’s Inmate Roster from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department
http://scottcountysheriff.org/roster_email.php
Marengo Man Arrested For Burglary
Indiana Conservation Officers arrested a Marengo man Thursday after receiving a report of a burglary.
Police arrested 27-year-old James Richard Raines on charges of burglary, theft and possession of meth.
While off duty, Indiana Conservation Officer Dennis Talley received a phone call from a distraught citizen who had returned home from vacation to discover her house near Leavenworth had been burglarized.
She discovered that someone had broke into her safe and some heirloom and recently purchased jewelry, food, and fireworks had been stolen.
Their investigation led them to the home of James Raines in Marengo. During an interview, Raines admitted to the burglary, but said he had sold the jewelry. Because of the officer’s strong community ties, he was able to locate the stolen jewelry and return it to the owner.
During a search of Raines’ home police found crystal meth and the stolen fireworks.
The incident remains under investigation.
Black Bear Still On The Move in Southern Indiana
The black bear roaming southern Indiana is a good sign, according to wildlife officials, who say it means adaptable animals are rebounding across the nation.
The most recent reported sighting indicated the bear was in Jefferson County in an area west of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and Clifty Falls State Park.
The bear has shown no signs of being a threat to the public but instead is exhibiting behavior consistent with a young male black bear seeking a new home territory.
Use the following steps to avoid or minimize any conflicts with the bear:
- Do not feed the bear intentionally or accidentally
- Remove trash cans from outside areas
- Remove birdfeeders
- Clean and store your grill
- Enjoy it from a distance
- Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms and backing away slowly.
The bear, which is believed to have crossed the Ohio River from Kentucky into Indiana, was spotted in Harrison County and Washington County in July.
The bear moved through Pekin and into Henryville and has now been spotted around Madison, IN.
An increase in forested land and changes in hunting regulations have increased black bear numbers in states.
Officials say Indiana could be the next state to have a breeding population. It’s because the hilly forests make a good habitat, and there’s growing numbers of bears in neighboring states.
ISP Investigating Seymour Police Officer Who Shot Suspect in Arm
A Seymour Police officer is on paid administrative leave after shooting and injuring a man they said was acting erratically inside his home located in the 1500 block of Westgate Road in Seymour.
It began when Seymour Police officers responded to 80-year-old Alvin Otte’s home.
The report said Otte was thought to have been in possession of a gun and a knife and had possibly fired the weapon inside his home.
Several Seymour officers were at the scene and Indiana State Police said those officers heard additional shots coming from inside the home. Otte was alone inside the home.
ISP said Otte exited the front of the home and raised a rifle toward the officers.
That is when Officer Michael Payne, a five year veteran of the Seymour Police Department, fired a shot at Otte, according to ISP.
Otte was injured in the arm and that caused him to put the weapon down.
Otte was then taken into custody and first aid was administered; he was treated for his injury at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
His injury is non-life threatening. Otte was released from the hospital before a medical evaluation was conducted.
ISP’s investigation in to the officer-involved shooting is ongoing.
7 Tornadoes spotted in Indiana Monday Night
The National Weather Service said seven tornadoes were spawned Monday night in Indiana, including one that was rated EF2, following damage surveys earlier today.
One confirmed tornado was in progress for a prolonged period of time as it moved across central Indiana, damaging trees, crops and some structures along the way. According to local storm reports, considerable debris was reported near the town of Brownsburg, just west of Indianapolis. That tornado was given a preliminary EF1 rating by the NWS.
Joe Gleissner, who lives in Brownsburg, said he had only been home about five minutes before the twister roared through his neighborhood. His home suffered minimal damage, but he told the Indianapolis Star that the sound from the tornado was deafening.
“They say it sounds like a train,” he said. “I think it was worse.”
In addition to the fields of crops that were damaged, many large trees were downed in the Brownsburg area, National Weather Service storm reports also said.
According to the Brownsburg Fire Department, an unknown number of homes were damaged by the tornado, but there were no injuries.
The NWS announced that one of the seven tornadoes was rated EF2, while three twisters were rated EF1 and EF0 each. The findings are expected to be finalized on Wednesday.
Good Year for Indiana Corn and Soybeans?
Indiana’s corn and soybeans could be headed to a record year.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture report released Friday predicts the second-largest corn crop in Indiana history, with the largest soybean crop. Still, Purdue corn specialist Bob Nielsen preaches caution – he says there’s still 30 to 45 days left this season. Nielsen says warmer than normal conditions persist, it might take a little bit of the frosting off the top on some of these yields.
Purdue economist Chris Hurt adds that unlike much of the U.S., revenue for Indiana farmers should be strong – mostly because last year’s was so poor, due to flooding across the state.
Sparksville Couple Arrested For Child Neglect
A Sparksville couple was arrested Monday after police found their 18-month-old child in a home with trash, roaches and feces.
They were jailed at the Jackson County Detention Center.
According to a Jackson County Police report, officers were called to the home of 58-year-old Johnny Tucker and 25-year-old Christina Tucker, after someone reported that an 18-month-old child had been living “in horrible living conditions” in a home on West Second Street in Sparksville with “a strong smell” coming from it.
The officer says he and another officer showed up at the home and immediately noticed cameras on the house.
“We walked up to the front door and could smell a very strong odor of what smelled like trash, and we noticed several roaches outside,” the officer wrote in his report.
Police say Christina Tucker answered the door, and when she was told that the officers were there to investigate the living conditions, she allegedly replied, “Yeah, we’re still cleaning and stuff.”
The officers also told her that they needed to see her child because they had received reports that the child was suffering from a diaper rash. Which police found was true.
At that point, police say Christina Tucker began crying uncontrollably, telling the officers that they had just moved in. She also begged them not to take her baby.
When officers entered the home the stench was so bad, “it was hard to breathe,” and trash and dishes were stacked everywhere.
Police found Johnny Tucker lying on a mattress on the floor.
Police were then given permission to look around and take photos.
While taking photographs both inside and out of the residence, police found the floor falling through, several bugs and roaches, trash piled up, dirty dished with food and bugs on them, the only toilet full of feces, and in front of the toilet was toilet paper with feces all over it, stacked several feet high. There was also toilet paper with feces on it being walked on in the bathroom and hallway.
The Tuckers told police several times that they were trying to clean up the mess.
The officer told them it didn’t appear that they were trying to clean up the mess and that he would have to contact Child Protective Services due to the living conditions.
Christina Turner told police that the couple had spoken to CPS s before and the worker said it wasn’t the worst they had seen.
When Johnny Tucker was told that that the living conditions were bad, he allegedly responded, “Yeah, I know it’s bad.”
Both parents told the officers that they would work in cleaning the home while they waited for Child Protective Services to arrive.
When a representative from Child Protective Services did arrive, the Tuckers were told that their child would be taken from them. Immediately afterward, the child was taken to a car outside. His diaper had to be changed immediately, because it was full.
On Aug. 10, the officer requested that both Johnny and Christine Tucker be charged with neglect of a dependent.
Pipe Replacements Scheduled For Southern Indiana District
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures and restrictions throughout southwestern Indiana for pipe replacement and repair projects in multiple locations.
Near the end of August, motorists will begin seeing short-term closures and restrictions on state routes district wide. INDOT maintenance crews will begin working on culvert pipes across state routes. The work, in many cases will require some excavation work, making closures necessary. Closures or restrictions are scheduled to be less than a week long, depending upon weather conditions.
Residential traffic will have access to the point of closure. INDOT encourages all other motorists to use the official detours set forth using the nearest state routes. During the closures, to avoid further inconvenience and enhance safety, motorists should leave extra time to get to their destinations, slow down in the work zones and minimize distractions while driving.
Listed below is a summary of some of the planned work zones.
Martin County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 1, State Road 450 near Shoals will be closed for a pipe replacement at mile marker 3.The road will be closed from U.S. 50 to 158. The official detour uses U.S. 50, S.R. 37, U.S. 150 and S.R. 450.
Lawrence County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 7, U.S. 50 near Bedford will be closed from S.R. 60 to S.R. 37 for two pipe replacement projects at mile markers 57 and 62. The official detour uses S.R. 37, S.R 60, and U.S. 50.
Crawford County
– Beginning on or around Aug. 29, S.R. 37 near English will be closed from U.S. 150 to S.R. 64 East for a pipe replacement between mile marker 42 and 43. The official detour uses U.S. 150, S.R. 56, S.R. 145, S.R. 64 and S.R. 37.
Pike County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 21, S.R. 356 near Otwell will be closed at County Road 825 E for a pipe replacement. Local traffic will have access to the point of closure.
Daviess County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 19, S.R. 257 near Washington will close for two pipe replacements at C.R. 500 S and C.R. 550 S. The road will be open to the point of closure, and local traffic will have access.
Knox County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 6, S.R. 241 southwest of Monroe City will close between U.S. 41 and S.R. 61 for a pipe replacement at mile marker 8. The official detour uses U.S. 41, S.R. 56, S.R. 57, S.R. 61 and S.R. 241.
– Beginning on or around Sept. 12, S.R. 550 near Bruceville will be closed between S.R. 67 and U.S. 50 for a pipe replacement at mile marker 6. The official detour uses S.R. 67, U.S. 41, and U.S. 50.
Warrick County
– S.R. 61 beginning on or around Sept. 12 at three locations; from MM 11 Just north of Boonville to MM 15 near the Rolling Acres area. Local traffic will have access
Perry County
– Beginning on or around Sept. 26, S.R. 66 at the MM 93 between S.R. 70 at Derby and S.R. 166 at Tobinsport. Local traffic will have access.
SR 56 To Close Thursday For Rail Improvements
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 56 at a rail crossing in Scottsburg on Thursday (AUGUST 18) while railroad personnel make improvements that will allow an increase in train speeds.
Louisville & Indiana Railroad’s contracted crew has been scheduled to begin installation of continuous track at the S.R. 56 crossing—weather permitting—at 7 a.m. Thursday. The closure will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Friday.
Motorists will be detoured around the site via U.S. 31, S.R. 356 and S.R. 3.
This work is part of a $100 million effort to improve track and signals between Louisville and Seymour by LIRC and CSX railroad. The investment should greatly improve rail access to the Port of Indiana at Jeffersonville. Number of trains per day—and speed of those trains—will incrementally increase beginning next month, according to information released by the railroad companies.
Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone. For highway information, monitor social media sites:www.Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast and Twitter @INDOTSoutheast. Subscribe to receive text and email alerts at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/new.
Scott County Sheriff Inmate Roster – 8-16-16
Here is a list of the most recent inmates booked into the Scott County Jail as of Tuesday, Aug. 16
http://scottcountysheriff.org/roster_email.php
