WITZ NEWS ARCHIVES
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
July 17, 2008 - Indiana State Police are investigating a criminal mischief incident in rural Perry County.
Goldman Construction called Wednesday and advised that one of their trucks had damage to it. The vehicle, a Ford F-250 was located on SR 145 near the Bristow area where Goldman Construction is re paving 145.
State Trooper Randy Neighbors investigated and found that between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, unknown person or persons removed the yellow revolving light.
Anyone with any information please contact Indiana State Police at the Jasper Post.
INJURY ACCIDENT
July 14, 2008 - Two Jasper men were injured in a single vehicle accident near Dubois Sunday morning.
Indiana State Police say 21 year old Jared Wagner was traveling west on Dubois Cuzco Road, a half mile east of Dubois when he drove off the roadway to the north, struck a concrete drainage pipe, rolled over, resting on its roof.
Wagner received head lacerations and contusions after the 7AM accident. A passenger in the vehicle, 21 year old Trent Leinenbach also received minor lacerations.
Wagner was later found to be operating while under the influence. Leinenbach was also arrested for public intoxication. Both were taken to the Dubois County Security Center after being released from the hospital.
SHOPLIFTER
July 14, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to Wal Mart Sunday night on the report of a shoplifter being detained.
50 year old Geraldine Hamm of Jasper attempted to steal $44.64 worth of merchandise. When police arrived Hamm attempted to escape police, and also gave police a false name and date of birth before giving the correct information.
Hamm was charged with theft, escape, and false informing.
Hamm was taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
WAL MART ACCIDENT
July 14, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the Wal Mart parking lot Sunday afternoon on the report of an accident.
42 year old Rhonda Neukam of Otwell was backing out of her parking space when authorities say she failed to notice a westbound vehicle driven by 62 year old Kenneth Bauer of Dubois, and the two vehicles collided.
No injuries reported from the 2:25PM accident. No citations were handed out. $2300 total damage was reported.
CRIMINAL CONFINEMENT
July 12, 2008 - Indiana State Police arrested a man after assisting the division of children and family services take custody of his two children.
Friday afternoon, Indiana State Trooper Troy Fischer went to the residence of 32 year old Jeremy Flood of Troy to assist family services when Flood fled out the back of the residence with the two children. Flood was captured and arrested.
Flood was charged with two counts of criminal confinement, and one count of resisting law enforcement. He was lodged in the Perry County Jail.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
July 11, 2008 - Indiana State Police were called to a motorcycle-semi crash in Gibson County that resulted in an Illinois mans death.
35 year old Douglas McNew of Mt Carmel Illinois was passing numerous cars on his 2006 Yamaha motorcycle on SR 64 when he ran into the rear of an international semi driven by 45 year old Jeffrey Paddick of Mt Carmel Illinois. Paddick was attempting to turn left into a business when McNew tired to pass again.
The first initial diagnosis of McNew as he was taken to Deaconess Hospital was he had multiple non life threatening injuries. Officials later found out that McNew received internal injuries causing bleeding to the chest cavity. McNew was pronounced dead at Deaconess. Paddick was not injured in the 3PM accident. His semi received $2,000 damage.
State Police continue to investigate.
WARRANT
July 11, 2008 - Indiana State Police and Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies went to a Jasper residence late Thursday night to serve an arrest warrant. Police later discovered that Eric Robinson was not home. State Police and Huntingburg PD went to the Robinson's work at Styline Plant 6 where they located and arrested Robinson. Robinson was charged with bodily injury, residential entry, criminal confinement, and criminal mischief.
Robinson was taken to the Dubois County Security Center. It is unknown when the crime took place.
SEARCH WARRANT
July 11, 2008 - Jasper City Police with the assistance with Indiana State Police K-9 unit went to a Portersville Road residence after receiving a search warrant.
Officers located a gold colored smoking device that contained burnt marijuana residue. 22 year old Silvio Eduardo Garces was arrested and taken to the Dubois County Security Center on possession of paraphernalia charge.
STOLEN STEREO
July 11, 2008 - Huntingburg City Police received a report that an unknown person stole a pioneer stereo from Vincent Dearing's Chevy Cavalier that was parked on East First Street in front of his residence.
Huntingburg Police then questioned 35 year old Larry Lagenour of Huntingburg. Lagenour was then arrested and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center on one count of theft.
IDENTITY DECEPTION
July 11, 2008 - Indiana State Police are investigating a case of identity deception.
Thursday night, Ashley Schoup contacted the Jasper Post and advised that she had discovered that someone had been issued her social security number, possibly through fraudulent means. State Police are continuing to investigate.
STOLEN VEHICLE
July 11, 2008 - Indiana State Police were called to Perry Central High School early this morning on the report of a abandoned vehicle.
Further investigation revealed that the 1997 Saturn was found to be stolen out of Louisville Kentucky belonging to Timothy Cockerell. The vehicle had been missing since June 16.
State Police continue their investigation.
FATAL ACCIDENT
July 10, 2008 - A head on collision kills two Warrick County teens late Wednesday morning.
According to Indiana State Police, 19 year old Jason Wade of Boonville was driving his 1998 Ford Taurus north on 231 when he drove left of center to pass another vehicle. As Wade was cresting a hill and still driving left of center, Wade met 50 year old Randolph Hogan of Louisville Kentucky and the two vehicle collided.
Wade and his front seat passenger, 15 year old Kyle McCullough of Chandler were both pronounced dead at the scene. Hogan had to be extricated by firefighters and was airlifted to St Marys Hospital for head and leg injuries. His condition is unknown as on Thursday morning. All three individuals were wearing their seatbelts. The two teens were on the way to work at Holiday World.
Indiana State Troopers had US 231 closed for approximately 2 1/2 hours while investigating the crash. State Police continue to investigate.
ACCIDENT
July 10, 2008 - A Dubois man falls asleep at the wheel and hits a utility pole.
According to Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies, 20 year old Benjamin Rasche was east on the Jasper Dubois Road at around 11:30PM last night when he fell asleep. The 1993 Buick went off the roadway and struck a pole owned by Dubois REC. A support wire for the pole flipped onto the power lines causing a power outage in that area.
Rasche was wearing his seatbelt which caused bruising. Rasche also received a bloody nose in the accident. His vehicle was a total loss, while the pole received $2500 damage.
AUTO THEFT #1
July 10, 2008 - Indiana State Police arrested a Vincennes man Tuesday night for auto theft.
Preliminary investigation revealed that 37 year old Joseph Kuhen allegedly stole a vehicle from a residence on Prairie Street in Vincennes shortly before 9PM. Vincennes Police had information that Kuhen may be enroute to the Washington area.
Trooper Brett Pool from the Evansville Post spotted the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero in Washington about an hour later. After pulling over and stopping the vehicle, Kuhen fled on foot. Trooper Pool chased Kuhen for approximately three blocks before catching him.
Kuhen was charged with auto theft and resisting law enforcement. He was lodged in the Knox County Jail where he is being held on bond.
AUTO THEFT
July 10, 2008 - Indiana State Police are now investigating another auto theft.
Wednesday afternoon, Erna James reported to Detective Christopher Cecil that someone had stolen a vehicle from her parents property located on SR 166 in Tobinsport. James described the stolen vehicle as a green 1960 Ford Two Ton Pickup Truck. She also stated that the truck doors possibly have faded decal, which says "Mulzer".
James was unclear when the vehicle could have been stolen from her familys property. State Police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with any information please contact Indiana State Police at the Jasper Post at 482-1441.
FATAL ACCIDENT
July 09, 2008 - Warrick County Sheriff's Department and Warrick County Coroner's office are investigating the death of a Chandler child that was hit by a garbage truck.
According to Warrick County Sheriff's Department, at 5:30PM Tuesday night, 6 year old Brooklyn Wilhite was struck and killed by a garbage truck. The accident occured in Pueblo Trailor Park in Chandler. The child lived in a nearby residence and both parents were home at the time.
At this time it is believed there were no witnesses to the crash. Both the driver and the garbage helper stated that they did not see which direction the child came from, and the driver did not see her until he hit her.
Both the driver and helper have been cooperating with the investigation, and the driver submitted to an alcohol and drug screen, which is standard procedure in a fatality.
Warrick County Chief Deputy Brett Kruse would like to remind all motorists to drive with caution this summer and watch for children both on foot and bicycles.
JMS DEMOLITION
July 09, 2008 - The Greater Jasper School Board will not pay for the demolition of the former Jasper Middle School building.
The building and grounds which sit on 6th street have been vacant since December 2003.
The Jasper Public Library Board are considering it to be a potential site for a new library. In May, the library board asked the school board for help in demolishing the building, but the schoo board did not see how they could pay for that.
The school board contends that the district's funds are running low. So far in 20087, it has had to borrow $10 million in tax anticipation loans, a $6 million loan, and a $4 million loan to cover regular operating expenses, including salaries.
BURGLARY CHARGES
July 09, 2008 - Jasper City Police arrest two Jasper men on burglary charges.
Officers were called to the Rick Siddons residence on Riverside Drive Tuesday night at 11:31PM to investigate a burglary. Officers continued their investigation at a Jackson Street residence which resulted in the arrest of 30 year old Justin Huebner and another Jackson Street resident 23 year old Benjamin Wagner.
Both were charged with burglary and possession of stolen property. Both were taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
THEFT
July 09, 2008 - Indiana State Police were called to a Main Street residence in Marengo at 11:21AM Tuesday to investigate a theft reported by Brenda Peters.
Peters reported that she was missing a gold tennis bracelet watch, one carrot diamond ring, and a diamond cluster ring.
The suspects removed the jewelry from a bedroom dresser in the home.
Indiana State Police are still investigating this theft. Anyone with any information please contact the Jasper Post at 482-1441.
ACCIDENT
July 09, 2008 - A distraction in the road causes a two vehilce accident early Tuesday morning on SR 164 at Meridian Road.
According to Jasper City Police, 77 year old Thomas Lechner of Jasper was north on Meridian Road approaching the intersection with 164 and was attempting to turn left to go westbound on 164. Thats when he was struck by 67 year old Allen Gutsgell of Loogootee.
Gutsgell told police his attention was diverted to an object in the roadway causing him to run the stop lifht and hit the Lechner auto.
No injuries reported in the 8:27AM accident. Gutsgell was cited for disregarding a stop light. $4,000 damage was reported.
POACHER LOSES PRIVILEGES
July 09, 2008 - A paddlefish poacher loses hunting and fishing privileges for five years.
29 year old Randall Voorhees of Evansville lost his fishing and hunting licenses and a lot more when he was sentenced recently in Warrick Superior Court on a charge of attempted illegal sale of protected wildlife, which is a Class D Felony.
The sentence stems from a guilty plea by Voorhees for illegal fishing activity involving paddlefish.
Voorhees also received a suspended 18 month jail sentence, 18 months supervised probation, and a $10,000 fine, and also lost his hunting and fishing license. In addition, the court ordered Voorhees truck, boat, boat trailor, and all fishing gear seized as evidence to the DNR.
Criminal charges for attempted sale of protected wildlife are pending against him in Posey County.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
July 08, 2008 - Warrick County Sheriff's Department is coninuing their investigation on the accidental death of a Tennyson teen.
Warrick County dispatch received a call just before midnight Thursday that a 17 year old female was unconscious after huffing a chemical. Deputies, EMS, and Fire Personnel responded to the SR 161 residence and found that Karissa Krohn had voluntarily inhaled butane causing her to lose consciousness.
Krohn was transported to St Marys Warrick Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The delivery of butane into the body caused respiratory and cardiac arrest due to asphyxia.
Detective Paul Kruse interviewed other juveniles participating and other friends who had knowledge of the actions. Some of the friends told family members that Karissa had only inhaled butane one other time and it had no affect on her.
The Coroners Office and Warrick County Sherrif's are continuing their investigation.
UNDERAGE DRINKERS
July 08, 2008 - An anonymous tip led police to the arrest of three underage drinkers early Tuesday morning.
According to Jasper City Police, officers received a tip just after 5AM that multiple teens were drinking whiskey in the back parking lot of Precious Blood School.
Once at Precious Blood, Police arrested 18 year old Jeremy Steinhart, 18 year old Jared Tempel both of Jasper, and 18 year old Peyton Mincey of Charlotte North Carolina.
Mincey and Steinhart were charged with minor consuming while Tempel was charged with OWI after he tested .20%, two and a half times the legal limit. All three were taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
RESIDENTIAL ENTRY
July 07, 2008 - Huntingburg City Police were dispatched to a residence located on Van Buren Street Sunday evening on the report of a man with a gun attempting to gain entry into the residence.
Upon officers arrival, police made contact with a juvenile female who stated that the man, 41 year old Mac Pryor of Huntingburg, fired a rifle outside the home and was now in the basement.
Huntingburg Police along with Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies surrounded the home and attempted to remove Pryor from the home when he exited on his own a short time later. Pryor was immediately placed under arrest and transported to Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Upon his release he was taken to the Dubois County Security Center where he was charged with Class D Felonys of Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon and Residential Entry, and a Class B Misdemeanor of disorderly conduct.
TEEN LOSES CONTROL
July 07, 2008 - A Velpen teen loses control in loose gravel and overturns her vehicle.
According to Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies, 17 year old Sabrina Eilert was traveling northbound Sunday night on CR 650W and coming to the intersection with Duff Road SE. Eilert lost control at the intersection on loose gravel. Her 2002 Chevy Cavalier went off the road, went up an embankment, and overturned coming to a rest on its roof.
Eilert was wearing her seatbelt which prevented any injury in the 11:10PM accident.
Her vehicle was a total loss.
UNDERAGE DRINKING ARRESTS
July 07, 2008 - A loud explosion heard by law enforcement Sunday morning lands four people in jail.
A Ferdinand Police Officer was conducting a traffic stop on SR 162 south of CR 700S when he heard a loud explosion. Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies along with Ferdinand Police located a party at 2AM with underage drinkers where fireworks were being discharged.
Police officials arrested 20 year old Brandon Schaefer, 20 year old Logan Begle both of Ferdinand, 20 year old Anthony Marsicano of Jasper and 19 year old Chiaro Schum of Evansville. All four were charged with minor consuming and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
A resident of the property, Chad Schaefer, was cited for violation of Indiana Fireworks Law.
TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT
July 07, 2008 - Huntingburg City Police were called to the intersection of US 231 and 14th Street Sunday on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to Police, 51 year old Jeffrey Schotter of Milltown was traveling north on 231 and was going to turn onto 14th street. Schotter stopped and had his turn signal on waiting for southbound traffic to pass, when he was rearended by 47 year old Helen Grewe of Huntingburg. Grewe advised to police she did not see the Schotter vehicle.
Schotter was not injured in the 3:18PM accident. Two passengers in the vehicle Lisa and Allison Schotter both complained of neck pain. Grewe received cuts on her right wrist but refused treatment. $4100 damage was reported in the Sunday afternoon accident. The accident is still under investigation.
A SEMI CLOSES 231
July 05, 2008 - A semi swerving off the road early Friday morning results in the closing of US 231 for 2 1/2 hours.
According to Dubois County Sheriff's Department, 30 year old Stanley Knepp of Loogootee was driving north on 231 in a 2004 semi owned by Henke Farms when the Knepp took his eyes off the road which resulted in the semi running off the right side of the road and into a ditch. The semi and trailor continued along the ditch until the truck swerved back into the roadway. Knepp advised that he saw another vehicle going south so he swerved the truck back to the right and into a yard where it came to a rest.
Damage to the semi and yard is estimated at $10,000.
A small oil jug was stored in the truck was damage also in the accident and split on the roadway being tracked up and down the north and southbound lanes on 231. Due to the slickness of the highway, 231 was closed for 2 1/2 hours.
The roadway was cleaned thanks to the help of the Haysville Volunteer Fire Department who washed the roadway several times trying to remove the oil from the roadway.
SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
July 05, 2008 - Early Saturday morning, Ferdinand Police were called to an accident on Club Road just south of 825 South.
At 12:01am 19 year old Tyler Blessinger of Ferdinand was driving his 2000 Toyota Solaris south on Club Road. At the same time a vehicle traveling north was driving with its bright lights on causing Blessinger to lose his vision of the road. Blessinger then over corrected causing the car to go into a skid traveling across the center line striking an embankment which caused the car to go air borne and land on its roof.
Blessinger refused treatment at the scene. Blessinger Toyota was totaled.
SELF DEFENSE SHOOTING
July 04, 2008 - A week long investigation by Greene County Prosecutors office has determined no charges will be filed in a fatal shooting last week in Greene County.
Law enforcement officers from the Indiana State Police and Greene County Sheriff's Department responded to Micheal Gallagher II residence south of Linton on the morning of June 28 on the report of a series of 911 calls stating that Jarrett Nicholson had come inside the residence without permission and threatening to beat and kill Gallagher.
Gallagher later shot Nicholson, who died at Greene County Hospital after a single gunshot wound to the chest.
After reviewing the several 911 tapes, Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw, determined that the first call was made while Nicholson was threatening Gallagher, which revealed that Gallagher was acting in self defense when he shot Nicholson.
It was later found out that Nicholson was at the Gallagher home to confront him about comments made to Gallagher's girlfriend.
WARRANT
July 04, 2008 - On Wednesday, Detective Christopher Cecil had issued a warrant for the arrest of 46 year old Floyd Alvey of Tell City.
The warrant was for Alvey failing to comply with his conditions for parole. According to the information received, Alvey was residing in Tell City. With assistance from Tell City Police, Cecil learned Alvey had moved to Evansville.
Later Wednesday, Cecil, along with Evansville City and Indiana State Police Evansville located Alvey's residence. Unbeknown to the officers, Alvey had vacated the residence after learning law enforcement was nearby searching for him.
On Thursday, Alvey surrendered himself to Detective Cecil. Cecil transported him to the Spencer County Jail.
TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT
July 04, 2008 - Indiana State Police responded to a two vehicle accident on US 150 West of Roland Thursday night shortly before 7PM.
According to State Police, 17 year old Patrick Deel of French Lick was west on 150 entering a curve when his 2000 Jeep Wrangler began to slide due to wet road conditions and struck a 2006 Chevy Equinox driven by 62 year old Carolyn Lewis of Danville Illinois.
State Police report both vehicles appeared to be on the yellow center line.
Lewis complained of chest pain after the accident and was taken to Bloomington Hospital in Orange County. Deel did not sustain any injuries.
Both were wearing there seatbelts which reduced the severity of the injuries.
ACCIDENT
July 04, 2008 - Jasper City Police were dispatched to 3rd ave and Justin Street early Thursday morning on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to Police, 56 year old Alan Roberts of Otwell was south on third ave just north of Justin street and was going to turn into the Carquest Auto Parts parking lot when Gary Shuler from Jasper pulled into the path of Roberts and was hit by Roberts.
No injuries reported from the 8:45AM accident. No citations were handed out. $8,000 damage was reported.
MURDER SENTENCE
July 03, 2008 - 25 year old Preston Taylor was sentenced to 66 years for the killing of a pregnant woman.
Taylor pled guilty last month in the December killing of 22 year old Brooke Balbaugh. Balbaugh was found slain in her home in North East Warrick County near Selvin. She was four months pregnant.
Taylor was also ordered to pay more than $30,000 in restitution and to receive alcohol and mental help while in prison. Taylor will serve 62 years for the murder of Balbaugh and four years for feticide.
During the sentencing Taylor would still not give a motive to the murder and said it would have never happened if he had been sober.
ACCIDENT
July 03, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the Jasper Inn parking lot Wednesday afternoon on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to JPD, 60 year old Donna Brittingham of Jasper was backing out of a parking spot and failed to see a 1998 Oldsmobile driven by 20 year old Melissa Morgan of Jasper behind her.
No injuries reported from the 12:38PM accident. No citations were handed out. $1500 total damage was reported.
FATAL ACCIDENT
July 02, 2008 - An ATV accident last night near SR 545 claimed the life of a Dubois girl.
According to Indiana Conservation Officers, at 8:38PM the 10 year old girl was operating a 2005 Honda ATV on a trail near her home. The girl lost control of the ATV, which caused it to roll sideways onto her.
The girl was unresponsive and CPR was started. She was taken to Memorial Hospital where she died due to her injuries.
Memorial EMS, Dubois First Responders, Dubois County Sheriff and Indiana Conservation Officers were dispatched to the location.
The accident is still being investigated.
HTV ARREST
July 02, 2008 - Indiana State Police along with Orange and Washington County Sheriff's Department responded to a domestic disturbance early Wednesday morning.
A man identified as David Coleman was seen leaving the scene in a pickup truck. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle.
Coleman was found to be operating as a habitual traffic violator, which is a Class D Felony. Coleman was also intoxicated and tested .15%, nearly twice the legal limit.
Coleman was also charged with possession of a loaded handgun without a permit.
Coleman was taken into custody and lodged in the Orange County Jail.
OWI AND POSSESSION
July 02, 2008 - A Shoals woman is in jail after driving while intoxicated early Wednesday morning.
At 2:10AM Wednesday morning, Indiana State Police conducted a traffic stop on 29 year old Heidi Melton for driving left of center on US 50 West of Shoals High School.
Melton was transporting a male and a 10 month old child and the odor of alcohol was detected.
Melton failed field sobriety tests and was transported to Daviess Community Hospital where she tested positive for THC and tested .14% on the breathalyzer.
She was taken to the Martin County Jail without incident and charged with OWI, Operating while intoxicated endangering a person, and possession of paraphernalia.
THEFT WARRANT
July 02, 2008 - A Dale man was arrested last night after a warrant was served for his arrest.
Indiana State Police went to Stones Motel in Dale just after 10PM and located 40 year old Ronald Waninger. Waninger was wanted out of Spencer County for theft.
He was lodged in the Spencer County Jail without incident.
FATAL ACCIDENT
July 01, 2008 - A 31 year old Bedford man died Sunday night after his motorcycle struck a guard rail on the I37 ramp.
Jerry Lintz was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bedford Police Chief Dennis Parsley says Lintz was headed out of town on Mitchell Road on Sunday on his 1983 Honda 1100 motorcycle.
Lintz took the ramp toward I-37 North, when he didnt take the curve and collided with a guard rail.
Lintz was ejected from the cycle and thrown over the rail.
Lintz died from blunt force trauma from colliding with the rail. Lintz was not wearing his helmet.
Parsley said he did not know if there was going to be an autospy, but toxicology reports are pending.
The accident is still under investigation.
INMATE FOUND DEAD
July 01, 2008 - The Lawrence County Police Department is conducting an investigation into the death of an inmate at the Lawrence County Security Center.
39 year old Victor Arana of Mitchell was found dead this weekend although exact details surrounding his death are not available.
Lawrence County Sheriff Sam Craig said Arana reported to jail May 1 on a court commitment for being a habitual traffic violator and for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Arana was projected to be released from jail in July 2009.
WARRANTS
July 01, 2008 - An Orange County man is in jail after being served multiple warrants early Tuesday morning.
Indiana State Police located 31 year old Russell King of Bedford at a residence in Orleans.
King was wanted out of Orange County Circuit Court for being a habitual traffic violator, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, resisting law enforcement, and possession of marijuana.
King was transported to the Orange County Jail without incident.
GREENE COUNTY SHOOTING DEATH
June 30, 2008 - Indiana State police are continuing to investigate a fatal weekend shooting in Greene County.
According to Sgt. Curt Durnil of the Bloomington post, detectives were called out on the report of a shooting south of Linton Saturday. 26 year old Jarrett Nicholson of Linton was transported to the Greene County General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy was performed Saturday night in Terre Haute.
The preliminary investigation determined Nicholson had been shot during an altercation inside the Michael Gallagher home on State Road 59 south of Linton. No charges have been filed and no arrests have been made at this time. Officials are staying close-mouthed about more specific details. State police, working with Greene County law enforcement, are continuing their investigation.
HUNTINGBURG RAPE ARREST
June 30, 2008 - A Huntingburg man has been arrested for his role in an alleged rape this weekend.
Dubois County sheriff's deputies received information Saturday of a possible rape that had occurred at a 3rd Street home in Huntingburg. Deputies launched a full investigation, which led to the arrest of John Schnieder of Huntingburg.
Schnieder was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center on felony charges of rape, criminal confinement, sexual battery, criminal deviate conduct and strangulation. He is being held on $100,000 cash only bond, awaiting his initial court appearance.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ARREST
June 30, 2008 - Jasper city police arrested a city teen on sexual charges Sunday night.
According to Jasper police, officers responded to a Giesler Road residence around 9:20pm after receiving a tip of a 19 year old male engaging in sexual activities with a female under the age of 16. Further investigation by police determined some type of illegal activity did occur.
19 year old Eric Jackson of Jasper was arrested without incident and placed in the Dubois County Security Center. He is facing one count of sexual misconduct with a minor.
SHOALS OWI/POT ARREST
June 30, 2008 - Acting on a tip, Indiana State Police arrested a Martin County man early Sunday morning.
State police with the Jasper Post report Trooper Trey Lytton received a complaint of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance at a Shoals home. When Lytton arrived at the Lynwood Street residence, he found 21 year old Cole Ross of Loogootee sitting in a vehicle in the driveway.
The initial investigation found Ross to be intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. Authorities also learned Ross was in possession of a stolen vehicle. During the process of arresting Ross, he became highly combative, repeatedly kicking at and spitting on officers. Ross was eventually lodged in the Martin County jail on a host of charges, including battery on an officer.
DRUNK IN PUBLIC
June 28, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to a disturbance at a residence on Meridian Road.
At 1:42AM Saturday morning police arrived and spoke with the parties involved and thats when 25 year old Brandon Fisher of Washington fled on foot through a cornfield, but was quickly apprehended.
Fisher was arrested with public intoxication and resisting law enforcement. He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
OWI
June 28, 2008 - Jasper City Police took a drunk driver off the road early this Saturday morning.
Police pulled over 25 year old Anthony Lansford of Jasper shortly before 3AM at the 1900 block of Newton street for erratic driving and driving left of center.
Further investigation revealed, Lansford was intoxicated and tested .16% on the breathalyzer, two times the legal limit.
He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
ACCIDENT #2
June 28, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the intersection of 15th and Main Friday night on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to Police officials, 46 year old Julia Payne of Dale was traveling north on Main when she pulled into the intersection and collided with a Dodge Neon driven by 19 year old Christina Scherer of Jasper who was traveling west on 15th.
No injuries sustained in the 4:12PM accident. Payne was ticketed for failure to yield. Over $5300 total damage was reported.
ACCIDENT
June 28, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the intersection of Newton and 28th Streets early Friday on the report of a two vehicle accident.
41 year old Miriam Whitaker of Jasper was traveling north on Newton and slowed for traffic when she was rearended by 55 year old Ruth Marshall of Dale.
No injuries to report in the 11:44AM accident. $7500 damage was reported. Marshall was cited for following too closely.
OWI PRIOR
June 28, 2008 - Indiana State Police were called to investigate a property damage traffic crash late Friday night on SR 145 nea Carlisle Road.
During the investigation, 50 year old Jerry Cox of Siberia fled the scene and hid in the nearby woods for several hours. Cox was found to be intoxicated. Cox was found to have a prior OWI in the last five years, and was also charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident and resisting law enforcement.
He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
FATAL ACCIDENT
June 27, 2008 - Daviess County Sheriff's Deputies were called to an accident Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Troy/Horrell Road and 300 South that resulted in two deaths and injured one.
According to Sheriff Steven Cox, a 1999 Ford Ranger driven by 72 year old Gerald Miller of Washington pulled into the intersection in the path of a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by 17 year old Aaron Wininger of Washington. Miller failed to yield the right of way to the northbound traveling truck. The Miller truck was hit in the rear passenger side.
Daviess County Coroner Dr. Stephen Cullen pronounced Miller dead at the scene. A passenger in the Miller vehicle, 63 year old Gail Miller was transported to Daviess Community Hospital, then air lifted by Air Evac to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville where she later died from her injuries.
Wininger complained of pain to the hip area but refused treatment.
SHOOTING IN HENDERSON
June 26, 2008 - The shooter and victims names have been released after an employee shot and killed five people at a Plastics Plant before killing himself early Wednesday morning in Henderson Kentucky.
The shooting happened after 25 year old Wesley Higdon, an employee at Atlantis Plastics had an argument with his supervisor, 40 year old Kevin Taylor. In addition to the five deaths, one other was injured and taken to a hospital in Evansville.
According to Lt. David Piller, Higdon used a handgun allegedly retrieved during a break. The shooting victims were scattered around the plant and identified as: Taylor, 28 year old Joshua Hinojosa, 26 year old Rachel Vasquez, 25 year old Trisha Mirelez, 29 year old Israel Monroy, and the person taken to the hospital was Monroy's little sister, 22 year old Noelia Monroy. Police say Taylor the first shot.
Sources also say the shooter had previous issues with other employees.
SHOPLIFTING
June 26, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the Wal Mart Supercenter Wednesday night shortly after 6PM on the report of two shoplifters being detained.
24 year old Lloyd Carpenter of Jasper took $44.98 worth of makeup and a female juvenile took automotive supplies and digital camera prints valued at $73.
Carpenter was charged with theft and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center. The female juvenile was charged with one count of theft and released to a parent.
JASPER SCHOOL BOARD
June 24, 2008 - Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board met at their regular meeting Monday night.
Assistant Superintendant Mike Hile, brought to the boards attention a few maintenance jobs that need to be done. Schmitt contracting was the lowest bid to replace the west side of the roof on 5th street elementary for $32,000. Midwest seeling and coating is going to seel the Ireland parking lot for approximately $8900. Hile also said it was time for a new dishwasher at the Jasper High School. He said the one being used right now is 32 years old. The board approved the lowest bid a Wabash Champion Brand dishwasher for $57,800. Hile also seeked permission to talk to the cafeteria management company who would bring in healthier and a wider selection on the menu. Hile mentioned that Vincennes has been using this company for 18 years. Hile will investigate on what more the company could do for the schools.
The school board also gave Kent Taylor a full four year term on the library board.
It was board member Keith Hedinger's last regular meeting Monday. The board addressed Hedinger and mentioned the time and effort he put into the school systems and community was appreciated. Hedinger said his uncle was on the board from 1976-2000 and Keith from 2000-2008. So a Hedinger has been on the board for 32 years. Hedinger is stepping down due to business matters. Greg Eckerle will resume his seat at the next regular meeting.
ADDITIONAL CHARGE
June 24, 2008 - Additional charges have been filed against a Huntingburg man who was pulled over and arrested last week.
39 year old Jose Berrios was pulled over Wednesday afternoon for unsafe lane movement. It was found that Berrios had never had a license and also had improper registration on the vehicle.
Monday he was charged with forgery and identity deception after using another persons identity.
He is being held in the Dubois County Security Center.
ACCIDENT
June 24, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to US 231 in front of the Indiana State Police Post on the report of a two vehicle accident.
36 year old Dustin Gould of Jasper was driving south on 231 when he stopped for a light at the intersection of Schuetter Road. The vehicle behind him driven by 52 year old Mike Ringeman of Evansville could not stop in time and rearended Gould.
No injuries to report in the 3:03PM accident. $3200 total damage was reported. Ringeman was cited for speeding too fast to avoid a collision.
THEFT
June 24, 2008 - A Martin County woman is in jail for theft at Elder Beermans.
53 year old Debra Smith of Loogootee was arrested at 6PM Monday night after taking $490 worth of jewelry. She was charged with one count of theft and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
DRUNK
June 24, 2008 - Indiana State Police took a drunk driver off the road early Monday morning on US 231 just north of CR 110 South.
Trooper Philip Hensley stopped a 2007 Pontiac for a traffic violation shortly before 3AM. During the traffic investigation, Hensley determined that the driver, 24 year old Daniel Angotti of Merriville was intoxicated. Hensley also determined that the passenger, 22 year old Micheal Symons of Hebron was also intoxicated. Angotti was arrested and charged with OWI with a prior and Symons was arrested and charged with public intoxication.
Both were taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
DROWNING
June 23, 2008 - Thunderstorms rolling through the area Sunday afternoon causes one man to drown in the Ohio River.
29 year old Derrick Adams of Taswell, Ross Polen and Josh Decker were fishing west of Cannelton Dam Sunday at around 3:30PM when it began to storm. The storm brought with it hazardous boating conditions. Polen and Decker stated that they began to head back to shore when the 14 foot flat bottom boat they were in began to take on water. The boat quickly filled with water and all three men found themselves in the Ohio River. Decker and Polen were able to remove one personal flotation device from the boat. Both Decker and Polen clung to the life vest and waited for rescue. Adams attempted to swim back to the Kentucky shore.
Witnesses on the bank called 911 and a rescue operation began. Perry County Rescue were able to remove both Polen and Decker. Adams disappeared under the water before rescuers were able to reach him. None of the men were wearing life vests at the time of the accident.
Perry County Rescue Divers and divers from Kentucky attempted to locate Adams. Indiana Conservation Officers arrived with their side scan sonar unit. Within minutes they found Adams. Adams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officers are currently investigating the drowning.
DRUNK CRASH
June 23, 2008 - A two vehicle accident leaves one Huntingburg woman in jail.
According to Huntingburg City Police the accident occured at 3rd and Van Buren Sunday night at around 7:25PM. Upon officers arrival, Jennifer Mundy of Huntingburg stated she was sitting at a stop sign and saw a green vehicle attempt to turn and made the turn to wide and struck her vehicle head on.
Officers then made contact with the green vehicle and the driver Tracy Jeffries. Jeffries told officers right away she had been drinking too much. Jeffries failed the field sobreity test and tested .20% on the breathalyzer, two and a half times the legal limit.
Jeffries was charged with OWI and taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
Damage to both vehicles was estimated less than $1,000.
SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
June 23, 2008 - Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash Sunday evening on SR 66 in Perry County.
26 year old Teresa Lane of Tell City stated to police that she was turning off her radio and saw an animal in the roadway. She attempted to avoid the animal by swerving. Lane lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway, struck two fences, and then collided with a PSC Telephone Co. building.
Lane complained of numerous pain and was taken to the Perry County Hospital after the 6:20PM crash. Lane was cited for speeding to fast to avoid a collision.
Over $5,000 total damage was reported.
WARRANT
June 23, 2008 - A Washington woman is in jail after being served a warrant over the weekend.
Saturday night, Indiana State Trooper Gary Weir went to a 1st street residence in Washington around 10PM to serve an outstanding warrant. Arrested was 41 year old Sherry Neace. The warrant was for possession of methamphetamine. She was lodged in the Daviess County Jail.
FIVE PROTESTORS ARRESTED
June 21, 2008 - Friday morning at 5:45AM CT Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers arrested five protestors that had been trespassing on private property owned by INDOT. The property is located just south of SR 68 and west of SR 57, which is part of the I-69 project.
Arrested was 22 year old Emily Cross of Nashville Tennessee and 25 year old Andrew Joyce of Michigan both camping in a tree both charged with criminal trespass, 20 year old Nicholas Steinke of Oakland California and 24 year old Laura Barnett of Nashville Tennessee both camping on the ground charged with obstructing traffic, and 20 year old Banu Quadir of Brooklyn New York charged with obstructing traffic, criminal mischief, and battery on a police officer.
All five were taken to the Warrick County Jail.
THREE ARRESTED AFTER PURSUIT
June 21, 2008 - Just an hour later, Indiana State Police were involved in a pursuit that ended with three people in jail.
Preliminary investigation reveals that on I-164 at the 16 mile marker north Indiana State Police conducted a traffic stop on a 1978 Toyota pickup for a traffic violation. While talking to the driver, 27 year old Chad Frazier of Evansville sped away. The pursuit traveled north on I-164, passed under I-64 where troopers successfully deplouyed Stop Sticks flattening the vehicles tires. Frazier continued to drive on the flat tires. Frazier decided to stop the vehilce approximately 1/2 mile south of SR 68 and all three occupants fled on foot.
Troopers were able to apprehend all three occupants as they ran on foot from the vehicle. Even after the troopers had Frazier in custody he continued to resist.
Frazier was charged with resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, battery by bodily waste after spitting in a troopers face, criminal recklessness and driving left of center. 24 year old Michelle Soto and 25 year old Eric Magas both of Nashville Tennessee both charged with resisting law enforcement and failing to wear their seatbelts.
Further investigation revealed that the occupants were enroute to the area where the I-69 protestors were arrested an hour prior. They were also taken to the Warrick County Jail.
OWI
June 21, 2008 - Jasper City Police took a drunk driver off the road early this morning.
29 year old Monica McNabb of Huntingburg was pulled over on US 231 just north of WITZ Road. The officer conducted a registration check and it was found that McNabb was intoxicated and was driving with an invalid license. McNabb was given a breathalyzer and tested .12%, one and a half times the legal limit.
McNabb was arrested and charged with OWI and taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
SODREL IN TOWN
June 20, 2008 - Congressional Candidate Mike Sodrel was in Jasper Thursday to cut the opening ribbon for the Dubois County Republican Party's New Headquarters.
Sodrel and 9th District congressman Baron Hill will square off for the 4th straight election in November. Candidates William Marcrum from District 74 and Mark Messmer from District 63 were also at opening ribbon cutting.
The new headquarters is located at 112 E 7th Street in Jasper. Office hours will be from 9-Noon Wednesday thru Saturday.
WARRANT
June 20, 2008 - A Dubois County man is being held in the Orange County Jail.
Thursday afternoon at 3:30PM 21 year old Clint Emmons of Dubois was contacted by Indiana State Police while at the Orange County Prosecutors office. State Police conducted a records check on Emmons and the Orange County Clerks Office indicated they had an active warrant for Emmons for theft in the Class D Felony status.
Emmons was taken into custody and is currently being held in the Orange County Jail.
HEIMATFEST
June 20, 2008 - The 2008 Ferdinand Heimatfest got underway Thursday evening at the Forest Park High School auditorium with the annual little miss and mister and queen's pageant.
The 2008 Heimatfest queen is Samantha Houchin, a recent Forest Park graduate. First runner up is Whitney Luebbehusen. Camille Hagedorn was named miss congeniality by her fellow queen candidates, while Alex Kordes was selected as miss photogenic.
Riley Prechtel is the 2008 little miss heimatfest, with Dustin Luebbehusen named the little mister Heimatfest. Little miss 1st runner up is Brooklyn Tretter, while Connor Luebbehusen was the little mister 1st runner up. 2008 little miss photogenic is Bralyn Brahm. Cole Mohr earns that title for the little mister candidates.
JASPER COUNCIL
June 19, 2008 - Jasper City Council met at their regular meeting Wednesday night.
The council heard input concerning a petition to rezone 11.23 acres east of south Newton street and south of Bruke Strasse from residential to business during a public hearing prior to the regular meeting.
The council agreed to then accept the proposal for Ruhe Drainage and Excavating to rezone the 11.23 acres east of south Newton from R-2 Residential to B-3 Business.
The council also heard from the public concerning a section of third street. Neighbors around the area came to the board and asked to vacate the portion of third street located in Poplar Grove and thats what they got. The council approved the ordiance to vacate the portion asked of third street.
Utility Service Board Chairman Mike Schwenk informed the council members about what occured at the Utility Board meeting held Monday night.
Jerry Schitter from the Electric Distribution Department said the transformer containment fence should be built by the end of the week and is nearly finished with the new meter building and hopes to bid on demolition on the old containment and meter building by next month.
There were no problems found during Beaver Lake Dam inspection and a report from DNR is expected in one to two months.
ATTEMPTED THEFT
June 19, 2008 - A Jasper man is in jail after being caught in action trying to break in a car.
40 year old Donald Reiner was later found by officers walking east on 13th Street. Reiner was found to be intoxicated at the time. Edward McKee who was having his car broken into, positively identified Reiner.
Reiner was taken into custody and charged with attempted theft, and public intoxication. He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
Nothing was found to be missing from the McKee vehicle.
ARREST
June 19, 2008 - Jasper City Police pulled over a vehicle at the top of the Y in Jasper Wednesday afternoon at 2PM that resulted in a mans arrest.
39 year old Jose Berrios was stopped for unsafe lane movement. Upon further investigation, it was found that Berrios had never had a license and the vehicle had improper registration.
Berrios was charged with operating without a license, false and fictitious registration, and unsafe lane movement. He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
ACCIDENT #2
June 19, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to US 231 and Baden Strasse early Wednesday morning on the report of a two vehicle accident.
Both 32 year old Christopher Kile of Bardstown Kentucky and 64 year old Karen Schleter of Fort Branch were traveling north on 231. Schleter was in the Northridge Shopping Center turn lane. INDOT was directing traffic around the intersection due to work being done on the traffic lights. Kile, driving a 2005 Freight Semi, failed to see Schleter in the turn lane and the rear trailor tires struck the side of Schleter.
No injuries in the 9:44AM accident. Kiles semi received no damage in the accident. The Schleter 2008 Ford Fusion received $6500 damage. No citations were handed out.
STOLEN VEHICLE
June 18, 2008 - Early Tuesday morning Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies received two complaints about an impaired driver.
The vehicle was located and stopped at 12:49AM Tuesday for traffic violations. The driver passed the field sobriety tests, but was ticketed for speeding. The driver was identified as Shane Fowler of Washington. The vehicle Fowler was driving returned to Advantage Fire and Safety in Jasper.
The Sheriff's Department later made contact with Brian Dodson of Advantage Fire and Safety. He told police officials he did not know Fowler and the vehicle was stolen from his residence.
Officers received information that Fowler was possibly enroute to Washington. A few hours later, Daviess County Sheriff's Deputies and Washington PD had located the vehicle and Fowler.
Fowler was arrested on multiple charges and taken to the Daviess County Jail where he is facing additional charges including public intoxication, disorderly conduct, three counts of battery, three counts of battery on an officer, possession of stolen property, theft, and residential entry. His bond amount was set at $72,500.
LEAVING THE SCENE
June 18, 2008 - Leaving the scene of an accident ends in drug and alcohol charges.
49 year old William Hamblin of Shoals was on US 50 at aprroximately 9:52PM when he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving. Despite his injuries, Hamblin got back onto the bike and left the scene, passing a police officer, and proceeded into Loogootee.
Hamblin was stopped by Loogootee PD and transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital for his injuries and tested positive for intoxication. He was over the legal limit of alcohol and also tested positive for marijuana. After being treated for his injuries, he was taken to the Martin County Jail. He was charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident and OWI.
METH CHARGES
June 18, 2008 - Jasper City Police conducted a traffic stop on 38 year old Daniel Zink of Huntingburg early Wednesday morning on Indiana street, near 2nd.
Through the officers investigation, it was found that Zink was in possession of methamphetamine. Zink was charged with possession of meth over three grams, dealing meth over three grams, and possession of paraphernalia. Zink was taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
He was originally stopped for turning without a turn signal.
SHOPLIFTING
June 18, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to K Mart last night on the report of a shoplifter being detained.
57 year old Diana Gramelspacher of Jasper had taken over $178 worth of stolen items. Upon searching Gramelspacher, she was also found to be possession of marijuana.
Gramelspacher was charged with one count of theft and possession of marijuana. She was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
ACCIDENT
June 18, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to US 231 just south of 12th avenue Tuesday on a report of a two vehicle accident.
43 year old Michelle Duncan of Loogootee was stopped for traffic and 16 year old Max Oser of Jasper could not stop in time and rearended the Duncan auto.
No injuries to report in the 4:47PM accident. Duncan's Ford Freestar received $750 damage, while Oser's Chevy S-10 received $1,000 damage. Oser was also cited for speeding too fast to avoid a collision.
DISORDERLY
June 17, 2008 - Shortly after midnight this morning, Huntingburg City Police were dispatched to Ron's Place on Van Buren Street on a report of a disorderly woman.
Upon arrival, officer found 46 year old Adrienne Shine of Huntingburg. Shine had been asked to leave several times by the owner but refused. The officers then asked her to leave and she did not do so.
She was placed under arrest for public intoxication and criminal trespass. She was taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
OWI AND POSSESSION
June 17, 2008 - Early this morning shortly before 1:30AM Indiana State Trooper Daniel Smith stopped a 2001 Pontiac for speeding on US 231 at 2nd street.
According to state officials, during the investigation, it was found that the driver, 24 year old Cory Simmons of Gentryville, was intoxicated.
While searching Simmons, they also found a quantity of marijuana.
Simmons was arrested and charged with one count of OWI and possession of marijuana under thirty grams. He was lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
ACCIDENT #2
June 17, 2008 - Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the intersection of SR 56 and CR 550W Monday afternoon on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to Dubois County Deputies, 57 year old Joann Schnarr of Jasper was west on 56 just west of Ireland. Schnarr slowed and signaled to turn onto CR 550W. 73 year old Raphael Ackerman of Jasper was behind the Schnarr auto and could not stop in time and rearended her.
Schnarr complained of neck pain after the 4:03PM accident. Schnarr's vehicle received $4,000 damage. Ackerman was not injured. His pickup truck was totaled in the accident. Ackerman was also cited for speeding too fast to avoid a collision.
ACCIDENT
June 17, 2008 - Jasper City Police were called to the intersection of 10th and Newton Monday on the report of a two vehicle accident.
19 year old Rachel Block of Petersburg was on 10th street stopped at the intersection, waiting to turn onto Newton.
According to JPD, Block said she was motioned thru the intersection by another motorist. As Block proceeded thru the intersection, she was struck by 23 year old Hope Snider of Dubois.
No injuries reported in the 2:39PM accident. $1500 total damage was reported. Block was given a warning for failure to yield the right of way.
TWO THEFTS
June 17, 2008 - Huntingburg Police were notified of two thefts that took place in Huntingburg between 10:30PM Sunday and 10AM Monday.
The thefts occured in the 2000 block of North Chestnut Street. An unknown person or persons entered both Chad Weisman and Chad Brian's vehicles. The suspect took an undetermined amount of cash.
Anyone with any information is urged to please contact the Huntingburg Police Department at 683-4111.
Huntingburg PD reminds citizens to lock their vehicles.
TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT
June 16, 2008 - Dubois County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the intersection of SR 56 and CR 180N Sunday morning on the report of a two vehicle accident.
According to deputies, 17 year old Tyler Brosmer of Ireland was driving west on SR 56. Brosmer told officials that the 1998 Ford Minivan he was driving engine died and he could not steer the vehicle. He went into the eastbound lane and side swiped a 1993 Buick driven by 34 year old Steven Blount of Velpen.
Brosmer was taken to Memorial Hospital for a possible broken wrist. Blount and his wife and two children refused treatment. Brosmer was cited for driving left of center after the 9AM accident.
Indiana State Police assisted at the scene.
TWO DRUNKS IN JAIL
June 16, 2008 - Saturday at 4:25PM, Indiana State Trooper Tim Weisenberger was doing traffic patrol on SR 37 near the Crawford/Perry County line when he noticed that the driver of a blue 1985 Ford LTD was not wearing his seatbelt. Trooper Weisenberger activated his lights and siren and attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver, 44 year old Kevin Starks of New Albany, sped up and refused to stop. The pursuit continued south on 37 where two other troopers joined the pursuit. Ten minutes later, Starks pulled over and was taken into custody.
He was charged with Resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, operating while being a habitual traffic violator, OWI, Criminal recklessness, and reckless driving. He was taken to the Perry County Jail.
Just twenty minutes later, off duty Trooper Mark Green witnessed a yellow 2002 Honda ATV traveling north on SR 162. Green activated his lights, but the operator 23 year old Nathan Hitt of Holland did not want to stop. The pursuit traveled north on 162, east on Old SR 64, north on CR 625W and finally surrendered on CR 650S.
Hitt was charged with OWI, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, and operating an ATV on State and County roadways. He was taken to the Dubois County Security Center.
PARKING LOT ACCIDENT
June 16, 2008 - Jasper City Police responded to a fender bender at Dairyland Shell parking lot Sunday afternoon.
22 year old Josh Householder of Jasper was backing out of his parking space and advised he did not see 50 year old Patricia Wigand of Jasper stopped behind him.
Householder's Ford Ranger didnt receive any damage but the 2006 Camry he hit received $2500 damage.
No injuries in the 3:38PM accident. No charges have been filed at this time.
THEFT
June 16, 2008 - Jasper City Police received a complaint Saturday morning of a male taking items from the St. Vincent Depaul drop box.
28 year old Cameron Ferguson of Huntingburg was arrested and charged with one count of theft after takin a tool box and a bicycle from the drop box. Ferguson was taken to the Dubois County Security Center.