Wednesday, August 18, 2010
MARTIn COunTy JOuRnAL
Loogootee Police log Monday, August 16 11:33 a.m. - John Paul Jones, of Loogootee, reported a theft of a license plate from his trailer. Chief Rayhill completed a case report. Tuesday, August 17 9:32 a.m. - A female caller reported she was harassed at her place of employment. Chief Rayhill spoke with the female. 12:19 p.m. - Daviess County Sheriff’s Department reported an erratic driver on Hwy. 50 toward Loogootee. The driver was stopped and checked ok. 2:45 p.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department reported a 911 hang up near Doyle Avenue. It was later learned this call stemmed from a domestic dispute. 8:18 p.m. - A female caller stated she was having problems with a neighbor. Wednesday, August 18 6:42 p.m. - A caller stated that a bicyclist hit a service truck in Redwing Trailer Court. Sgt Hennette responded. Friday, August 20 1:52 p.m. - A female caller requested to speak with an officer in regards to her son whom she hasn’t heard from for eight days. Captain Akles spoke with the female. 3:32 p.m. - A female caller requested an officer check on the welfare of a dog on SW 2nd Street. Officers checked on the dog. 8:27 p.m. - A female caller stated her neighbor was causing problems; a male was later detained and transported to The Samaritan Center in Vincennes. 8:34 p.m. - A female caller stated someone had took a spark plug and flattened the tires on her husband’s Harley Davidson. Saturday, August 21 12:22 a.m. - A caller reported a possible
prowler around SW 1st Street; because the Loogootee Police Officer was busy; Martin County Sheriff’s Department took the call. 2:10 a.m. - After a traffic stop, Sgt Hennette arrested a male juvenile for minor in consumption. The juvenile was released to his parents. 6:05 a.m. - A female caller stated her vehicle had been stolen from North Kentucky Avenue. Information was given to the officers. 12:14 p.m. - A female caller at Country Place Apartments requested an officer in regard to an unwanted guest knocking on her door. Captain Akles responded. 6:44 p.m. - Bruce Smith of North Line Street, reported damage to his windshield. Sgt Norris responded. 7:57 p.m. - An employee at Buehler’s reported a man ordering them around in the store. Sgt Norris responded. 8:39 p.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department requested an officer complete an accident on Bellbrook Road. Sgt. Norris and a State unit responded. 8:44 p.m. - Kayla Stoll, of Loogootee, reported damage to her fence. Sgt Norris responded. Sunday, August 22 8:01 a.m. - A caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the city park. The vehicle was later reported stolen out of Odon. Daviess County Sheriff’s Department was notified. 12:22 p.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department reported a 911 hang up on SW 1st Street. Captain Akles checked the area. 7:45 p.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department reported a fire at McVay Court in Crane. Caller stated their dryer was on fire. Loogootee Fire Department responded.
Troopers to target high crash areas Troopers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post will be increasing patrols on SR 66 in Perry County and SR 161 in Spencer County to target crash causation factors. Crash causation factors are those traffic infractions that tend to lead to crashes. These infractions include but are not limited to following to close, unsafe lane movements, and unsafe speeds. Lieutenant Don Bolen, Commander of the Jasper Post said, “The Indiana State Police is dedicated to keeping Indiana roadways safe for all who travel them. With today’s technology we are able to study crash statistics almost as they happen therefore we are able to focus our efforts in those areas where crashes are occurring most often. Our goal in doing these directed patrols is to gain voluntary compliance and to reduce the number of crashes. We hope to accomplish this by educating the traveling public on the leading causes of crashes and telling them where our troopers will be focusing their patrols.” Statistics show that the areas of SR 66, Troy Township in Perry County and SR 161, Ohio Township in Spencer County have had more crashes to date in 2010 than in all of 2009. The leading cause of crashes
in those areas is following too close, with speed and running off the road tied for second. “Remember the two second rule when following another vehicle. This means to leave two seconds between the front of your vehicle and the rear of the vehicle you are following” said Lt. Bolen.
Real estate transfers Louis M. Hart, of Martin County, Indiana to Thomas E. Seal, of Martin County, Indiana, a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 5 West, in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, and containing 0.44 acres. Being tract 6 in Country Court Tract III, an unrecorded plat. kayla Goodpaster, Knox County, Indiana to Phillip R. Goodpaster, of Martin County, lots numbered 128 and 129 in Tract A, a subdivision of the Original Town of Crane, Indiana. Vicky L. Allen, of Martin County, Indiana to Mark L. Taylor, of Martin County, Indiana, the north half of lot number 28 in the original plat of the town, now city, of Loogootee, Indiana, except 40 feet of even width off of the north end.
Jasper ISP Post reports July enforcement activity The Indiana State Police had the following enforcement activity for July 2010. The Jasper State Police Post covers Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry, and Spencer Counties. Traffic Arrests (tickets) 981 Warnings 2,123 Commercial Motor Veh. moving arrests 13 DUI Arrests 19 Total Criminal Arrests 85 With the “dog days of summer” here and warmer temperatures in the forecast Lieutenant Don Bolen, commander of the Jasper Post, offers the following safety tips: • Teach children not to play in, on, or around vehicles and be clear about the dangers of doing so. • Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even with the window slightly open or the air conditioner on.
• Always lock the vehicles doors and trunk, especially at home, and keep vehicle keys and remote entry devices out of children’s reach. • Install a trunk release mechanism, if your vehicle does not have one, so that children cannot get trapped in the trunk. • Make sure child care providers or day care workers have a plan in place to ensure that kids aren’t left in day provider cars or vans. • Place something that you’ll need at your next stop such as a purse, lunch, briefcase, gym bag, etc., on the floor of the backseat where the child is sitting. This could help prevent you from accidentally forgetting a child. • Get children out of the vehicle first then worry about getting groceries or other items out of the car when you get home.
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Martin County Court news Persons listed on criminals charges are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CRIMInAL COuRT new Charges Filed August 6 Joshua A. Phillips, driving while suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. Phillip R. Fellers, illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor. Dustin D. Campbell, illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor. Chad Allen Phillips, domestic battery, a Class A Misdemeanor. August 10 George Alan Wade, public intoxication, a Class B Misdemeanor; criminal mischief, a Class B Misdemeanor. August 11 Aaron A. West, illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor. Byron S. Tillette, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .15 or more, a Class A Misdemeanor. August 13 Larry G. Holt, Jr., escape, a Class D Felony. August 17 Amy S. Street, driving while suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. Jason W. Greene, driving while suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. Calvin Gibson, domestic battery, a Class D Felony; intimidation, a Class D Felony. CRIMInAL COnVICTIOnS AnD SEnTEnCInG August 16 Joshua K. Wininger, convicted of reckless driving, a Class B Misdemeanor. Sentenced to serve two days in the Martin County Security Center with credit for time served. Court suspends 0 days. Defendant received 90 days probation. August 17 Steven Young, convicted of reckless driving, a Class B Misdemeanor. Sentenced to serve two days in the Martin County Security Center with credit for time served. Court suspends 0 days. Defendant received 90 days probation. CRIMInAL CHARGES DISMISSED
August 20 Chad Allen Phillips, domestic battery, a Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. CIVIL COuRT new Suits Filed August 11 North Star Capital Acquisition LLC vs. Lois Brassine, civil collection. August 12 Household Finance Corp. vs. Daniel J. Wagler, civil collection. SMALL CLAIMS COuRT new Suits Filed August 12 Angel McCarthy vs. Larry Looney, complaint. SMALL CLAIMS DISMISSED August 11 Procol, Inc. vs. Linda Albaugh, complaint, dismissed. August 18 Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Gerald and Lana Kluesner, complaint, dismissed. TRAFFIC TICkETS PAID August 11 – August 18 Anthony Arvin, Loogootee, no tail lights, $119. Larry Ball, Chicago, Illinois, violation of 70-hour rule, $119. James Butner, Jr., Georgetown, improper passing to left, $124. Brian Colvin, Montgomery, seatbelt violation, $25. Lori Cox, Granger, child restraint violation - child 8-16, $25. Terry Earl, Shoals, seatbelt violation, $25. Carla Jones, Shoals, seatbelt violation, $25. William McAtee, Loogootee, seatbelt violation, $25. Gary Monyhan, Bloomington, speeding 67 in a 50, $124. Abraham Wittmer, Loogootee, speeding 70 in a 55, $119. MARRIAGE LICEnSES August 16 James Anthony Plano of Shoals and Lori Beth Truelove of Shoals. Charles Travis Kline of Loogootee and Sandra Denise Sumner of Loogootee. August 17 Levi Charles Brown of Loogootee and Lindsey Brooke Mattox of Loogootee.
Martin County accident reports Tuesday, August 18 8:55 p.m. - Justin C. Crosby, of Jasper, was northbound on US 231 operating a 1998 Ford when he struck a guardrail. No injuries were reported. Sgt Hennette was the investigating officer. Friday, August 20 2:35 p.m. - Marvin Graber, of Loogootee, was northbound on JFK in a 1994 Ford when he traveled left of center and collided with a 2008 Ford operated by Penelope Toy, of Loogootee. Graber was cited for driving left of center. No injuries were reported; Captain Akles was the investigating officer. Saturday, August 21 1:00 p.m. - Paul Burch, of Loogootee, was traveling west on Grant Street and accidentally collided with a parked vehicle
owned my Mark Allen, of Loogootee. No injuries were reported. Captain Akles was the investigating officer.
Local arrests Thursday, August 19 11:15 p.m. - Vernon Holt, 40, of Loogootee was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence. Friday, August 20 12:50 a.m. - Darrell Baker, 54, of Shoals was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. Saturday, August 21 2:50 a.m. - Cameron Craney, 20, of Montgomery, was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Minor Consumption. 8:45 p.m. - Donnie Hawkins, 39, of Shoals was arrested and charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Disorderly Conduct. 8:55 p.m. - Julie Hawkins, 43, of Loogootee was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.