On April 14, 2018, at 4:08 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Loren Barchett was dispatched to a vehicle that was in a ditch in the area of State Road 64 and County Road 750 West. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Barchett spoke with the driver 25 year old Alexandria Dillon of Evansville. While speaking with Ms. Dillon Deputy Barchett believed Ms. Dillon to be under the influence of alcohol. At that point he began a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in Ms. Dillon being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Ms. Dillon was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (DUI) and Resisting Law Enforcement. She has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Barchett in his investigation was Deputy Ben Kiesel and Princeton Officer Chelsea Jones.
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 the arrest of Elberfeld woman on DUI charge
On April 15, 2018, at 3 a.m. Gibson County Sheriff's Sgt. John Fischer was traveling east on State Road 168 near County Road 550 East when he observed a 2011 Ford Fusion parked in the roadway. At that point Sgt. Fischer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 43 year old Stacey Davis of Elberfeld. While speaking with Ms. Davis, Sgt. Fischer detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation he transported Ms. Davis to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (DUI). She has since posted a $650 bond.
Assisting Sgt. Fischer in his investigation was Deputy Loren Barchett and Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Gary man arrested after Trespassing at local hotel
On April 15, 2018, at 8:28 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance at the Baymont Inn located at 12798 Access 1250 South in Haubstadt, Indiana. Upon arriving Deputy Austin Farrington began an investigation into the incident. At the conclusion of his investigation and upon the Baymont Inn’s request he instructed 38 year old Carlton Upshaw of Gary, Indiana he was to leave the property, and that he would be arrested if he returned to the property. A short time later while officers were still in the area Mr. Upshaw returned to the Baymont Inn and was taken into custody. Upon being transported to the Gibson County Jail Mr. Upshaw was charged with Trespassing. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Farrington in his investigation was Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck, Haubstadt Officer Kevin Cox, and deputies from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innoce nt until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law
Winslow woman arrested for Driving on a Suspended License
On April 15, 2018, at 8:28 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance at the Baymont Inn located at 12798 Access 1250 South in Haubstadt, Indiana. Upon arriving Deputy Austin Farrington began an investigation into the incident. At the conclusion of his investigation and upon the Baymont Inn’s request he instructed 38 year old Carlton Upshaw of Gary, Indiana he was to leave the property, and that he would be arrested if he returned to the property. A short time later while officers were still in the area Mr. Upshaw returned to the Baymont Inn and was taken into custody. Upon being transported to the Gibson County Jail Mr. Upshaw was charged with Trespassing. He remains in custody on a $650 bond.
Assisting Deputy Farrington in his investigation was Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck, Haubstadt Officer Kevin Cox, and deputies from the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innoce nt until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
AEA Hosts Employer Business Seminar
The Mt. Carmel Area Economic Alliance hosted a Employer Business Seminar today at the Wabash Valley College Manufacturing Building at 3rd and Walnut Streets.
A variety of speakers outlined several business topics which can be helpful to local business owners. Among the topics covered today:
- Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
- Illinois Job Link
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Fidelity Bonding
- Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Service
- Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
- How to Survive an Unemployment Audit
- Unemployment and Appeal Hearing Process
- Accelerated Advanced Manufacturing Program
Attendees also had the opportunity to hear about several tax credits, training reimbursement programs and other benefits that are available through these agencies and departments.
Wabash District #348 Personnel Matters
The Wabash District #348 school board took action on these personnel matters at their monthly meeting Monday night.
District #348 School Board Tables Decision On Pay To Play
The Wabash District #348 school board has again tabled a decision on whether or not to continue the pay to play program for district sports and band.
Pay to play was enacted a few years ago because of the district’s dire budget situation. While perhaps not at the same crisis level now, that financial crunch was the reason several board members brought up at Monday night’s school board meeting indicating that pay to play won’t be done away with this year.
Board President Tim Schuler and board members Teresa Hocking, Janice Alka, and Ryan Peter all said the first priority of the district is in the classroom. Peter said the district currently has just two days of operating cash on hand and taking on the additional expense of sports to the district’s budget might not be the wisest course of action.
Parents Todd and Dawn Drone and Tracie Guard addressed the board about the hardships the pay to play program has on parents including the burden of providing transportation of their players to the games.
If any changes come, the board acted like it could be in placing a cap on how much parents have to pay for all of one family’s kids in the district instead of individual schools as is the case now. The board requested more figures from district administration before making a final decision at next month’s meeting.
County Approves Financial Support For GWRPC
The Wabash County Board has approved the budget request from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission. The total of $4,062 is the same as last year, according to commissioners who unanimously approved the request.
Sheriff's Department To Handle Animal Control Calls
All calls for the Wabash County animal control officer will soon be routed through the sheriff’s department. Sheriff Derek Morgan told county commissioners on Monday it should be no problem to have the calls to the warden routed through dispatch. They say better control over the calls has become a liability issue, as well as giving officials a better read on where animal control calls come from.
Wabash County Elected Officials Get Pay Raise
Wabash County elected officials will be getting a pay raise soon. County commissioners voted to approve a raise that amounts to 1.39% for 2019. The salaries must be set 180 days before the beginning of the term. A pay hike for county commissioners from $7,200 to $7,800 per year will be phased in over the next three election cycles
