Sunday, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 37 year old Tony D. Farrar of Mt. Carmel after police were notified that he was at 903 W. 5th Street and had a warrant for his arrest. Police checked and discovered that Farrar was wanted on a Wisconsin warrant for failure to pay child support. Police went to the residence and placed Farrar under arrest. Farrar was transported to the Wabash County Jail and is being held without bond.
Wagner Arrested For Domestic Battery
Sunday, Mt. Carmel Police arrested 24 year old Mark A. Wagner of Mt. Carmel after police were called to his residence reference a domestic disturbance. Mark is accused of striking a family member during an altercation. Wagner was arrested and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged with domestic battery.
SR 65 Repairs Under Way
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an update for the closure of State Road 65 between Owensville and S.R. 64.
INDOT Crews are on scene working on a temporary solution reopen S.R. 65 after this weekend’s flooding events. Crews will take out the guardrail, remove the asphalt from the hole and refill with stone and top it off and seal it with asphalt millings. No permanent layer of asphalt will be applied at this time because the concrete bridge approach will need to be rebuilt as a result of the erosion damage. The road is expected to open this week depending upon weather conditions.
Signs will be placed at both the north and south end of the area once the road is reopened. Motorists should also be on the lookout for a reduced speed limit on S.R. 65 until the road can be permanently repaired.
The detour for heavy truck traffic will be S.R. 168, U.S. 41 and S.R.64 until the road reopens.
During the most recent rain event, water breached the drainage facilities in the area and flooded the roadway at SR 65. This caused significant erosion and a failure of the roadway. INDOT maintenance and bridge crews were dispatched to the scene where they immediately closed the road and performed and inspection of the road and bridge in this area. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews. Please follow us on social media for further updates on S.R. 65 and many other projects and events.
Mt. Carmel to Host Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest
Over 400 students from our region will be participating in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) District 4 Solo & Ensemble Contest on Saturday, March 10 at Mt. Carmel Grade School. This large event will feature over 70 entries from Wabash 348 students in grades 5-8. Solo and ensemble events will be taking place throughout the day and the public is invited to come and enjoy some of the performances.
SR 65 Closed Due to Flood Damage Multiple Roads District-Wide Closed For High Water
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a closure for State Road 65 between Owensville and S.R. 64.
During the most recent rain event, water breached the drainage facilities in the area and flooded the roadway. This caused significant erosion and a failure of the roadway. INDOT maintenance and bridge crews were dispatched to the scene where they immediately closed the road and performed and inspection of the road and bridge in this area. The bridge was deemed structurally safe, however the road will need significant repairs.
At this time crews are mobilizing to make temporary repairs which will allow us to open the road. These are expected to be completed in the upcoming week. Permanent repairs will come at a later date. Until the road re-opens, motorists should use the nearest state roads (SR 168, U.S. 41, and SR 64) as a detour. INDOT urges motorists to stay alert and obey all traffic control devices.
Flooding District-Wide
Several roads throughout the Vincennes District are experiencing high water closures. As of this writing at 3 p.m. eastern on Sunday, Feb. 25 the following roads are closed.
Perry County
SR 70 from SR 37 to SR 66
SR 66 from SR 66/62 (Sulphur) to SR 66/70 (Derby)
SR 66 from SR 237 (Cannelton) to SR 166 (Rocky Point)
SR 66 from SR 166 (Rocky Point) to SR 70 (Derby)
SR 166 from SR 66 (Rocky Point) to the Ohio River
SR 62 from SR145 (Perry county) to SR 54
(Spencer county)
SR 545 from SR 62 ( St.Meinrad, Spencer county) to SR 66 (Troy, Perry county)
SR 66 from SR 545 ( Troy, Perry county) to SR 70 ( Spencer county)
Spencer / Warrick County
SR 161 for SR 66 (Sandridge) in Spencer County to SR 62 (Put and Take Curve) in Warrick County.
SR 62 from US 231 (Dale) to SR 162 (Gentryville)
Daviess / Pike Counties
SR 257 from US 50 to SR 356
Daviess / Knox Counties
SR 358 from SR 67 to SR 57
Orange County
US 150 from US 50 to SR 56
SR 56 from US 150 to SR 145
US 150 from SR 56 to SR 37
Greene Co
SR 43 from SR 54 to SR 48
SR 157 from Worthington to Bloomfield
Gibson County
SR 65 between SR 64 and SR 168
SR 64 between SR 357 and SR 61
Stay Informed
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.
Subscribe to receive text and email alerts about INDOT projects at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/new.
Follow @INDOTSouthwest on Twitter and at Facebook.com/INDOTVincennesDistrict.
Scenes From St. Mary's Mardi Gras 5K/10K
5K Race results can be found here: http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_plain_text.php?race_id=62875
10K Race results can be found here: http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_plain_text.php?race_id=62877
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Scenes From Mardi Gras Kids Fun Run
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Indiana State Police Increases Impaired, Dangerous Driving Patrols for March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day
Your Indiana State Police is joining law-enforcement agencies across Indiana this March to increase dangerous and impaired driving patrols for the NCAA Tournament and St. Patrick’s Day.
Last year, the weekend beginning St. Patrick’s Day had the highest number crashes involving impaired drivers. With March 17, 2018 falling on a Saturday, police are conducting random patrols, saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints intended to make our roads safer.
“This is when we celebrate a time honored Hoosier tradition, March Madness and basketball,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter. “However if you drink, your plans should include a designated driver, ride sharing program, or taxi to get you home safely from your celebration. Troopers will be out looking for those drivers who fail to heed this advice and will provide another form of transportation to those drivers; but it won’t be to their home.”
The top causes of all Indiana traffic crashes are drivers following too closely and failing to yield the right of way. Aggressive, distracted and impaired driving reduce reaction times to unexpected slowed traffic, bicycles and pedestrians.
New impaired-driving equipment
In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. In Indiana, drivers under 21 with a BAC of .02 are subject to fines and a license suspension for up to 1 year.
Last year the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) purchased 1,759 new portable breath tests for Indiana law-enforcement agencies. An additional 836 devices will be purchased this year.
But unlike alcohol, there is no quick field test for the legal and illegal drugs that can impair drivers. ICJI and NHTSA are issuing Android tablets and apps to assist 185 highly-trained police officers in the recognition and enforcement of drug-impaired driving.
If you’re taking a new drug or higher dose, talk with your doctor or don’t drive until you know how it affects you. Even over-the-counter medication such as cold medicine or sleep aids may cause impairment, especially when combined with alcohol or a second drug.
Experience different perspectives on an impaired-driving crash scene in 360 degrees at https://on.in.gov/nobigdeal.
Vincennes woman arrested on DUI charge
On February 20th, 2018 at approximately 11:35 p.m. Gibson County Sergeant John Fischer was patrolling south on US 41 near County Road 350 S when he observed a 2010 Toyota Tacoma make an unsafe lane movement. Sgt. John Fischer initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as 48 year old Dana Cazel, of Vincennes. While Sgt. Fischer was speaking with the driver he had reason to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Sgt. John Fischer conducted a roadside investigation and found probable cause to arrest Mrs. Cazel for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment. Sgt. Fischer also issued a citation for unsafe lane movement. Ms. Cazel has since posted a $650 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Monroe City man arrested for driving with a suspended driver's license
On February 22nd, 2018 at approximately 1:30 a.m. Gibson County Sergeant John Fischer was patrolling US 41 in Fort Branch when he clocked a North Bound vehicle traveling 67 mph in a 50 mph zone. Sgt. John Fischer initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as 27 year old Shane Cavins, of Monroe City. After running Mr. Cavins information through the BMV it was found that he was operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Mr. Cavins was transported to the Gibson County Jail and charged with operating a vehicle with a suspended license with a prior. Mr. Cavins was also issued a citation for speeding. Mr. Cavin’s has since posted a $650 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
