On February 23, 2018, at 8:04 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a two vehicle accident with injuries on US 41 at the County Road 100 North Intersection. Upon arriving Emergency Service Personnel began working to treat patients while Deputy Bryan Small began an investigation into the accident. During the investigation Deputy Small determined that White 2004 Chevy Suburban was Northbound on US 41 and failed to stop for a Red 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup that was stopped at a red light at the 100 North intersection. The Chevy Suburban rear ended the Silverado and caused extensive damage to both vehicles. Four people were treated for non-life threatening injuries and transported to local hospitals for treatment.
During Deputy Small’s investigation he ran all participants through the BMV and discovered that the driver of the Suburban 34 year old Kevin Glass of Vincennes was driving his vehicle with a suspended license. Further duri ng the investigation Deputy Small found probable cause to believe that Mr. Glass was intoxicated. At the conclusion of Deputy Small’s investigation Mr. Glass was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated/ Controlled Substance and Driving While Suspended Prior. He has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Small with investigation were officers from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Princeton Police Department. Also on scene were the Princeton Fire Territory and Gibson County Ambulance Service.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop leads to drugs and an impaired driver
On February 24, 2018, at 1:11 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Ben Kiesel conducted a traffic to on a Silver 1999 passenger car that was traveling on US 41 near County Road 650 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Kiesel detected the odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and began a roadside investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation 22 year old Deshawn Price of Terre Haute was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Price was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana. He has since posted a $550 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic Stop Nets Over 140 Grams of Meth
Pike County – At approximately 12:57 this morning, Trooper CJ Boeckman stopped the driver of a 2010 Dodge Charger for driving 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on SR 257 in Otwell. The driver was identified as John Allen, 33, of Petersburg and the passenger was identified as Edward Simison, 40, of Washington.
Due to suspicious activity, Trooper Boeckman searched the vehicle and discovered 144 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of heroin, drug paraphernalia and a syringe loaded with suspected heroin. Allen and Simison were arrested and taken to the Pike County Jail where they are currently being held without bond.
Arrested and Charges:
- John Allen, 33, Petersburg, IN
- Edward Simison, 40, Washington, IN
- Dealing Methamphetamine, Class 2 Felony
- Possession of Methamphetamine, Class 5 Felony
- Possession of Heroin, Class 6 Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Class 6 Felony
- Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class 6 Felony
Arresting Officer: Trooper CJ Boeckman, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Pike County Sheriff’s Department
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Indiana Won't Change Time Zones
You don't need to worry about Indiana changing time zones -- at least, not this year.
If you're in the Eastern Time Zone, you'll stay there -- for now, anyway. State lawmakers aren't going to take up the issue this year.
But life on Central Time wouldn't be THAT unusual for Hoosiers -- Indiana was on Central Time until 1965, and 12 counties remain in the Central Time Zone today.
Columbus Senator Greg Walker, who wrote the bill, says he will re-introduce it if he gets the chance. His bill was defeated this week before it could even get a vote on the Senate floor.
Tracking Wabash River Flooding
We're tracking the daily rise of the Wabash River at Mt. Carmel as it rises to a projected crest of 29.9 feet at 6pm on March 4th. Flood stage is 19 feet.
2-20-18: 10.75 feet
2-21-18: 12.13 feet
2-22-18: 15.93 feet
2-23-18: 18.09 feet
2-24-18: 19.27 feet
2-25-18: 21.86 feet
2-26-18: 23.24 feet
2-27-18: 24.66 feet
Big Turnout For Surgical Demonstration At WVC
More than 500 area high school students filled the Brubeck Arts Center Theater this afternoon for the annual cadaver procedure performed by Wabash General Hospital surgeons. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Julko Fullop says the afternoon provided students with a look into something outside of a typical learning environment….
This year, orthopedic surgeons demonstrated an open fixation of a fracture to the students. WVC used the day as a recruiting tool for students to showcase their nursing program along with the anatomy and physiology classes.
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MCPU Disconnecting Power To River Camps
Mt. Carmel Public Utility Co. has announced that due to the Wabash River flooding, electric services are being disconnected beginning today as needed at river camps in Mt. Carmel, Dunkel River Camps, Pulleyville and other locations along the Wabash. Homes and businesses that may be impacted may also be subject to disconnection. These customers should make immediate preparations for preservation and protection of their camps and property. MCPU will be monitoring the flood levels daily and will attempt to disconnect power to affected areas prior to being impacted by flood waters. For questions regarding if service has or will be disconnected, call 618-262-5151 and ask for the Service Department.
The number one concern is public safety.
MCPU will restore power to these areas as soon as flood waters subside and re-connection is safe.
File photo from May 2017
Domestic Disturbance Leads To Various Charges
02/16/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 31 year old Dustin L. Kieffer of Mt. Carmel after police were called to a domestic disturbance at 226 W. 6th Street. When police arrived on scene they found Kieffer with a knife in his hand and refused to drop the weapon. Kieffer eventually dropped the knife and police were able to take him into custody. Kieffer was charged with domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault. Kieffer is being held in the Wabash County Jail pending the posting of bond.
Pair Arrested After Traffic Stop
02/18/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 41 year old Donna M. Angle of Sumner after she was stopped by police for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was discovered that Angle was driving on a suspended driver’s license. Angle was placed under arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Jean C. Baptiste, age 25, of Homestead, Florida was cited for illegal transportation of alcohol.
23 Year Old Arrested On Drug Paraphernalia Charge
02/20/2018-Mt. Carmel Police arrested 23 year old Dakoda Grimes of Mt. Carmel. Grimes was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped by the Mt. Carmel Police. K-9 Ace arrived on scene and alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A search was conducted and Grimes was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Grimes was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was later released after posting $150.00 cash bond.
