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November 17, 2009
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Scottsburg
Police Department's 24-Hour Reports:
Property damage
accident on Michael Dr.
Property damage
accident @ 56/ Lake Rd.
Property damage
accident @ Main/ 56
Theft @ Thrift
Store
Theft @ Vest/ 31;
coils were stolen out of air conditioners between 7:30 - 8 a.m.;
police ask anyone with information to call 752.2333.
Injury in Jay C
parking lot
Threats with weapon
on Ray St.
Thefts from Storage
Express
Theft of license
plate on North 2nd. St.
Several
People Arrested in Jefferson County Altercation
(Sharon Love)
A Scott
County woman along with several others were arrested Friday in
Jefferson County, after a complicated chain of events.
According to Hanover Police Chief, Ron Kroger, Erica Schirmer
had been in a fight with her stepmother, Tina Johnson, in
Scottsburg. A cousin, Brandy Ritchie, called Schirmer to come
to her home to make amends with Johnson. Once at Ritchie's
home, another altercation took place. The fight escalated when
Johnson, Kenneth Jackson, Paula Stewart and Troy Phillips
attacked Schirmer. Schirmer's clothing and jewelry were
taken before she escaped to call police. The Hanover Police
Department obtained a warrant for Ritchie’s home on River Bottom
Road and located methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. The five
were arrested at the home. Afterwards, Schirmer returned to
Ritchie’s home with a friend, John Dahlem, of Lexington.
Dahlem, stole computers and computer equipment while Schirmer
waiting around the corner. Police arrested Dahlem and
Schirmer. Schirmer was released from jail on her own
recognizance.
Charges:
Erica
Schirmer was charged with conspiracy
John
Dahlem was charged with theft, burglary, and conspiracy
Tina
Johnson, Paula Stewart, Troy Phillips, Kenneth Jackson, and
Brandy Ritchie were all charged with battery with injury,
battery, robbery, criminal confinement; Johnson, Stewart, and
Phillips were also charged with maintaining a common nuisance;
Phillips was also charged with strangulation; Johnson was also
charged with possession of meth under 3 grams and possession of
paraphernalia; and Stewart was charged with possession of
paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Indianapolis Mother Arrested After Toddler is
Found On Streets
(Sharon Love)
Police
have arrested an Indianapolis woman whose 1-year-old daughter
was found wandering outside a candy store over the weekend.
38-year-old Tuesday House was arrested yesterday and charged
with child neglect. House admitted to authorities that she left
the girl in her home Saturday evening so she could go out
drinking and use drugs. The child went unclaimed for more than
24 hours. The child is in the custody of child protective
services.
Organization Day at Statehouse
(Sharon Love)
Today
Indiana lawmakers will outline priorities for the legislative
session that begins in January. Two issues that may be on their
agenda are redistricting and property tax caps.
Bennet Says State Will Earn Stimulus
(Sharon Love)
The
Superintendent of Indiana schools says the state will
aggressively try to earn part of more than $4 billion in
competitive federal stimulus grants for schools. Tony Bennet
says Indiana’s efforts align well with the federal program which
is part of the “Race to the Top” program. Bennet says the $250
million will pay for new programs across the state.
Halfway House Manager Arrested for Burglary
(Madison Courier)
The
manager at the Scalo House in Jefferson County has been charged
with burglary. According to police, 57-year-old Craig Asiala
was arrested after he admitted he took items from the vacant
halfway house for men and sold them to the Central Hotel. All
the stolen items have been returned to the Scalo House.
Chase in New Albany Lands Man in Jail
(Sharon Love)
A Clark County man
led police on a chase in New Albany yesterday afternoon.
31-year-old Robert Hackney Junior was arrested after an officer
spotted Hackney’s Pontiac Bonneville traveling at a high rate of
speed and attempted to pursue him, that is when Hackney lost
control and hit a telephone pole at the corner of East Eighth
and Jackson Streets, which ripped wires from the outside of a
home. Hackney was receiving medical treatment at a local
hospital and has not been booked in to jail. Hackney is a
habitual criminal and was one of three men arrested for
allegedly breaking into and stealing automatic teller machines
from the Goodwill Store and Sammy O’s Tavern off of U.S. 150 in
Floyds Knobs on April 15, 2007. Hackney’s case is pending in
Floyd County Circuit Court. He was released on $35,000
court-cash bond in June 2007.
Scottsburg
Lighted Christmas Parade Set for November
(Sharon Love)
The Annual Scottsburg
Christmas Parade is scheduled for later this month. The parade
will be held November 28 and will begin at 6 p.m. around the
Courthouse square. More information may be obtained by calling
City Hall at 752.3169.
Three Blood Drives to
be Held This Month
(Sharon Love)
The American Red
Cross will be hosting three blood drives during the month of
November. On Friday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Austin High
School. Tuesday, November 24 from 3 until 7 p.m. at Kimberlin
Creek Baptist Church. And Wednesday, November 25 from 3 until 7
p.m.
at Wal-Mart. A blood donor
card or valid driver’s license, or two other forms of ID are
required at check in. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be
eligible to donate blood. High School students and other donors
younger than 19 must also meet certain height and weight
requirements, for more information
call
1-800-give-life.
Scott County
Christmas Assistance Program Taking Applications
(Sharon Love)
The
Scott County Christmas Assistance Program volunteers are now
taking applications for Christmas Assistance for those families
that are low income. Volunteers will be at the Austin’s Kid’s
Place on Union Street Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday from
10:00
to 2:00
and on Tuesday and Thursday from
6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm.
You must bring picture ID, verification of address and all
income in household. The Christmas assistance program is for
children newborn to 16 years of age. Applications for food
baskets for the elderly and disabled will also be taken during
those times. If anyone would like to donate toys or
food items, or would like more
information call 812-498-3137,
812-820-3533 or 812-820-5622.
If you see
news happening give us a call at 752-3688 or 1-800-441-1053 or
e-mail us at I1053news@verizon.net
If you
witness a crime or have pertinent information, below you can
find anonymous tip lines to report it:
Scott
County Sheriff's Department:
Scottsburg Police Department:
Meth Hotline:
812.752.7898 812.752.2333
1.800.453.4756
Marijuana
Hotline:
Clark County Sheriff's Department
1.888.873.1694
820.2276
Child
Abuse or Neglect:
Madison Police Department Tip line:
1.800.800.5556
812.265.2121
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