February 1, 2012

Indiana Department of Corrections Most Wanted

Scottsburg Police Department's 24-Hour Reports:

Property damage accident @ 56/ 65; arrested for OWI:  27-year-old Brandon C. Rose of Rushville, Indiana

28-year-old Justin C. Johnson of Scottsburg arrested for disorderly conduct/ resisting arrest

Child in need of services on N. Main St.

Battery @ Taco Bell

Shoultz Murder Trial Continued 

The trial of a Crothersville man accused of killing his father in 2009 has been continued.  John Shoultz III is accused of the fatal shooting of his father during a family fight over a dog where Shoultz allegedly taped together the legs of the pet.  Police say Shoultz told them he fired one shot in the ceiling before firing three shots at his father in self-defense because he believed his father was going to cut him or his girlfriend with a straight razor his father was holding.  Shoultz’s attorneys requested the continuation because of a death in their family.  The trial was set for June 4. 

Mayes Requests Bond Hearing

An accused murderer in Jeffersonville is seeking to have a bond set.  Joe Mayes, 47 is being held without bond for allegedly killing Anthony Redd in October during a robbery.  A probable cause affidavit states Katrina Baker met Redd for a drug transaction when she began to perform oral sex as they were parked behind a building.  Mayes allegedly walked up to the vehicle and demanded pills from Redd and then allegedly shot Redd multiple times in the head, when he said he didn’t have any.  Baker was charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery and is still in jail, while her boyfriend James Lawson was released on a $50,000 bond.  He was charged with two counts of assisting a criminal because he allegedly washed the clothes of Mayes and Baker to remove blood.  Both Baker and Lawson have trial dates set for March.  Mayes’ attorneys argue that although Indiana law prohibits a person charged with murder to be able to post bail, the person is entitled if the state’s evidence against them is not strong.  A hearing was set for February 13 for evidence to be shown that the state does not have enough proof that Mayes committed murder. 

Two Arrested in Seymour for Dealing Drugs Around Children

A Seymour couple was arrested for selling drugs and they did it the presence of their children.  Police arrested Greco Lewis and  Mia Leeann Becker at their residence on Brown Street after a search of home uncovered drugs and paraphernalia.  Three children were removed from the home.  Lewis face charges of possession of marijuana less than 30 grams, possession with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon, possession of marijuana and taking a juvenile to the location of a drug sale.  Becker faces charges of possession with the intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana greater than 30 grams, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana, taking a juvenile to the location of a drug sale and three counts of neglect of a dependent.  The search and arrests were prompted by a tip to the police about the welfare of the children. 

Rumor Mill:  Amazon to Build Distribution Center in Jeff

Amazon is expected to build a distribution center in Jeffersonville which would create hundreds of jobs.  According to the Courier Journal the online retailer is expected to build a 1 million square foot facility in the River Ridge Commerce Center.  The facility would employ 600 to 700 people.  Government officials nor Amazon will confirm the plans. 

Source:  Courier Journal

Indiana Senate Approves Stage Regulations

Indiana Senate has approved regulations for stages in hopes to avoid another tragedy like the one that occurred at the Sugarland Concert at the state fair.  In a 45-5 vote the Senate moved the proposal to the House for consideration.  The proposal would require the state Division of Fire and Building to issue permits for temporary structures while allowing local inspectors to check structural integrity. 

Source:  AP

Madison-Milton Bridge to be Closed Five Days in April 

Motorists traveling the Madison-Milton Bridge will need to find a different way across the river in April as the bridge will be shut down for five days.  The closure is so workers can remove the existing bridge approaches.  Drivers will need to use the Markland Locks and Dam Bridge or one of the Louisville bridges.  The closure will be April 25^th through the 29^th. 

John Mellencamp's Mother Passes Away

John Mellencamp’s mother has died.  Marilyn Mellencamp was 83 years old and died at Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour.  She is survived by her husband Richard and her children Joe, John, Ted, Janet and Laura.  She was a longtime Seymour resident and a rural mail carrier for Jackson County for years.  No word on her funeral arrangements. 

Right to Work Bill Could Pass in Senate 

The controversial Right-to-Work bill is expected to be passed by Indiana senators, today.  All amendments to the bill were rejected yesterday meaning the bill is exactly the same to what the house approved, last week.  Governor Mitch Daniels says he will sign the bill into law. 

Romney Takes Florida 

Mitt Romney easily won the Florida primary yesterday.  House Speaker Newt Gingrich was second, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum third, then Texas Representative Ron Paul.  The victory gave Romney all 50 of Florida's convention delegates.  CNN reports that no candidate so far has more than 10% of the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination at the August convention. Nevada's caucuses take place Saturday.

Source:  CNN

CERT Program Offered This Month in Scottsburg 

A program to help people be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities will be holding classes this month in Scottsburg.  The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is taught in the community by a trained team of first responders and includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations.  Scottsburg’s CERT class dates are February 10, 11 and 18.  All classes must be attended to get certified.  For more information call 752.0564.