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Floyd County Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Cocaine and $10,000

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Friday, April 28, 2017, 10:36 AM

Floyd County – Yesterday evening, trooper Brandon Farias was working on Interstate #64 near the 121 Mile Marker when he stopped a 2002 silver Chrysler PT Cruiser traveling East at 100 miles per hour. The driver was a juvenile female from Owensboro, Kentucky that did not have a driver’s license. There were two other juvenile females in the car along with Nazarine Lamar Ingram, 41, from Louisville, KY.

During the traffic stop, a Georgetown Police Officer and his police K-9 assisted trooper Farias with a walk around sniff of the stopped car. The K-9 alerted on the vehicle indicating a presence of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle was completed with officers locating a small children’s backpack under the front passenger seat containing $10,000.00 in U.S. Currency. Officers also located alleged Cocaine in the vehicle.

The juvenile driver was cited for Reckless Driving and Operating without Ever Receiving a License. The front seat passenger, Nazarine Lamar Ingram, was placed under arrest and transported to the Floyd County Jail on the charges of Possession of Cocaine/Narcotic Drug; Maintaining a Common Nuisance and Taking a Child to a Nuisance.

All Subjects are Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Sellersburg District 45

Jason Donovan, 40, Rolls Stolen Vehicle while Attempting to Elude State Trooper

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Friday, April 28, 2017, 7:33 AM

Vigo County — Last night at 5:28, Indiana State Police Trooper Courtland Woodruff was patrolling eastbound on State Road 246 approximately one mile west of All Street when he spotted a westbound 2001 Oldsmobile four-door traveling at 78 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone.

As Trooper Woodruff turned around to catch up to the vehicle, the driver sped away reaching speeds of approximately 100mph. In doing so, the westbound Oldsmobile became airborne over the RR tracks located just east of US 41 causing the driver to lose control as he passed westbound through the US 41 intersection eventually rolling over.

The combative driver, 40-year-old Jason Donovan of Sullivan, IN., was detained at the scene by Trooper Woodruff and Indiana State Excise Police officers Captain Bill Turner and Corporal Emily Turner, then transported by Trans Care EMS to Terre Haute Regional Hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. After treatment, Donovan was incarcerated in the Vigo County J ail.

Preliminary charges are: Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated-Refusal; Resisting Law Enforcement; Receiving Stolen Auto Parts; Reckless Driving; and numerous other traffic violations.

The 2001 Oldsmobile was reported stolen on April 14, 2017, from the city of Sullivan, IN.

Assisting Trooper Courtland Woodruff were ISP Sergeant Chris Wright, Indiana State Excise Police, Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Trans Care EMS, and Linton Township Fire/Rescue.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Putnamville District 53

Marty Jay Patterson, III, 18, from Louisville killed on Salem Bypass; Delquan Edward Standard, 19, Shot

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UPDATE #1: Thursday, April 27, 2017, 1:19 PM

Washington County – The victim transported to the University of Louisville Hospital by air ambulance last evening after being shot has been identified as Delquan Edward Standard, 19, from Louisville, KY.

The deceased victim has been identified as Marty Jay Patterson, III, 18, from Louisville, KY. The autopsy completed this morning at the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville, KY preliminarily revealed Marty Jay Patterson, III, died from multiple gunshot wounds to his body. These autopsy results are preliminary pending results from toxicology tests that usually take up to six weeks to complete.

At this time detectives are still looking for possible witnesses who may have been on the Salem Bypass from 9:15 pm to 9:30 pm. If anyone has any information you are encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police Post at 1-800-872-6743 or 812-246-5424. Callers can remain anonymous.

Detectives still believe at least one and maybe more suspects are on the loose.

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 1:19 AM

Washington County – At approximately 9:26 pm yesterday evening, a 911 call came into the Washington County 911 center of two men injured on the side of the road on the Salem Bypass just west of State Road #60.

Officers from the Salem City Police along with deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department responded to the location. When they arrived they discovered two male subjects on the side of the roadway that had been shot. There was no vehicle at the scene. Washington County E.M.S. arrived at the scene and one of the subjects was transported to the St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, IN where he was pronounced dead. The other subject was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators along with Indiana State Police Detectives processed the crime scene and know that at least one shooter left the crime scene. There are no suspects, but officers do not think the general public’s safety is at risk.

Detectives are asking if anyone was on the Salem Bypass between State Road #60 and State Road #135 from 9:15 pm to 9:30 pm yesterday evening and saw any vehicles or people stopped along the roadside, to contact the Indiana State Police Post at 1-800-872-6743 or 812-246-5424. Callers can remain anonymous.

No further information will be released until an autopsy is performed on the deceased at the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville, KY. The name of the victim transported by air ambulance to the University of Louisville Hospital is not being released due to lack of a positive identification.

All Subjects are Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Sellersburg District 45

Muncie Man, 28, Arrested on Child Exploitation Charge

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 2:29 PM

Muncie – A yearlong investigation culminated in the arrest of a Muncie man at his home this morning on a warrant for eight counts of felony Child Exploitation. The investigation began March 2016 when a tip regarding the dissemination of child pornography was received.

After a lengthy investigation by Pendleton District Detectives and investigators with the Indiana State Police Cyber Crimes Unit, a suspect was developed and the case was presented to the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office earlier this month for charges.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, an eight-count felony warrant was issued for Walter Springston, age 28 of Muncie for Child Exploitation, Level 5 Felony.  Springston was arrested this morning and lodged in the Delaware County Jail with bond set at $146,000.

To report a cybercrime to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, go to: http://www.ic3.gov/

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Pendleton District 51

Paul McCormick, 27, of Carlisle, Arrested on Warrant

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 1:11 PM

Sullivan County – This morning around 7:45, Indiana State Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a trespassing complaint in the area of 5828 West State Road 58. The subsequent investigation revealed the trespasser was wanted on a warrant.

A property owner called via 911 to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office reporting a male trespassing on his property and was requesting law enforcement assistance. Master Trooper Tom Hanks and Sullivan County Deputy Lieutenant Bill Snead responded. When Deputy Snead arrived, the property owner stated the suspect had left the area as a passenger in a silver pickup. Moments later, Master Trooper Hanks spotted a vehicle matching the description just east of the original complaint and stopped the truck. The passenger was identified as 27-year-old Paul McCormick of Carlisle, IN. A routine check revealed McCormick was wanted on a warrant for Parole Violation (Arson) out of Cumberland County, Illinois. He was taken into custody without incident and incarcerated in the Sullivan County Jail.

There appeared to be no legitimate reason for McCormick to be on the owner’s property and he did not have permission to enter the property.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Indiana State Police – Putnamville District 53

Jimmy Byess, 45, of Gulfport, Mississippi, Arrested in Vigo County on Warrant Violation

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Monday, April 24, 2017, 2:02 PM

Vigo County – Last night at 9:00, Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division troopers were conducting routine inspections at the eastbound Interstate 70 Scale Facility near the Illinois state line.

During an inspection of a Peterbuilt tractor, pulling a flatbed loaded with building materials, and driven by 45-year-old Jimmy Byess of Gulfport, Mississippi, troopers found that Byess was wanted on warrant for probation violation related to dangerous drugs. Senior Trooper Brent Hoover was placing Byess into custody for the warrant, when Byess complained of a medical emergency. Senior Trooper Hoover radioed for EMS assistance and Sugar Creek Fire/Rescue and Riley Fire/Rescue/EMS responded. Prior to the arrival of the fire/EMS units, Senior Trooper Hoover and Master Trooper Matt Ames provided medical aid for Byess. He was initially treated at the scene and then transported to Terre Haute Regional Hospital where he was admitted for testing and observation.

Byess was released from the hospital this afternoon and transported to the Vigo County Jail.

The warrant was from the Department of Corrections for the State of Mississippi.

The arrest was made by ISP CVED Senior Trooper Brent Hoover. Assisting were ISP CVED Master Trooper Matt Ames, Sugar Creek Fire/Rescue, and Riley Fire/EMS.

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Putnamville District 53

Some Things Never Change, 114 Criminal Arrests during Little 500 Activities

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Monday, April 24, 2017, 12:05 AM

Bloomington – Starting last Thursday evening, April 20th through Sunday morning April 23rd, Troopers and command staff from the Indiana State Police Post in Bloomington conducted saturation patrols in Monroe County in conjunction with IU Little 500 festivities.  Troopers assigned to this detail focused on traffic and criminal enforcement in and near the city of Bloomington in an effort to help ensure everyone’s safety.  In addition, troopers assisted local police departments in calls for service, crowd control, and other details.

Throughout the Little 500 saturation patrols, assigned troopers generated 387 traffic contacts (125 citations and 262 warnings), 15 OWI arrests, and 114 total criminal arrests (25 felonies).  Most of the criminal arrests were for alcohol and drug related offenses.  Troopers seized a wide variety of illegal narcotics, including marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, syringes, and controlled substance pills from dozens of the traffic stops. In addition, several were found to be in possession of handguns while not having a permit to carry a firearm.  One handgun was recovered that had been reported stolen in Marion County.  Multiple suspects wanted on warrants in various Indiana counties were also found during traffic stops and arrested.

ISP Patrol Results Included;

-On April 20th, Trp. Griggs conducted a traffic stop west of the IU campus.  During the stop, he observed synthetic marijuana in plain view between the two front seat occupants.  A subsequent search uncovered methamphetamine pipes in the vehicle and on the female driver’s person.  In addition, the male passenger had no identification but verbally identified himself.  As the investigation continued, it was discovered the male had lied about his identity to conceal the fact he had two active felony warrants in Marion County.  He also tried throwing a baggie of methamphetamine out of his pants.  Both occupants were arrested for multiple drug charges and the passenger was also arrested for providing a false identity statement.

-On April 20th, Trp. Richard Klun and Trp. Zach Parker conducted a traffic stop along SR 37, just north of Bloomington.  Upon approach to the vehicle, Trp. Klun observed a marijuana pipe in plain view.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed marijuana.  The driver was cited for possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

-On April 21st, Trp. Chris Griggs and Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop on Lincoln Street.  Upon approach, Trp. Griggs smelled the odor of marijuana. The single occupant admitted to possessing marijuana and paraphernalia.  A subsequent search revealed the marijuana and several pieces of paraphernalia.  Trp. Griggs cited the driver for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

-On April 21st, Trp. Zach Parker conducted a traffic stop near the IU campus.  After smelling the odor of marijuana, a subsequent search revealed the passenger was in possession of a small amount of marijuana.  Trp. Parker cited the passenger for possession of marijuana.

-On April 21st, Sgt. Greg Day stopped a vehicle on 17th Street.  During the course of the stop, it was discovered that one of the passengers was wanted on two warrants – one from Monroe County and one for Boone County.  Both warrants were for failure to appear.  Trp. Bartalone was called to the scene and arrested the male passenger on the warrants.

-On April 21st, Trp. Tummers conducted a traffic stop on the SR45/46 Bypass near the IU football stadium.  Once smelling an odor of marijuana, other troopers arrived to assist as there were six occupants in the vehicle.  During the search of the vehicle, Trp. Tummers found three handguns, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the locked glove box.  One occupant had the key to the glove box in his pocket.  Further investigation revealed that one of the guns was reported as stolen out of Marion County. Trp. Tummers arrested one male for multiple drug charges and for possession of the stolen gun.

-On April 21st, Trp. Zach Parker conducted a traffic stop near the IU campus.  During the stop, indicators of criminal activity were detected.  Trp. Allen Deel assisted and deployed his certified K-9 Drogos, who gave a positive alert on the vehicle.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed approximately ½ pound of marijuana and three handguns.  Trp. Parker arrested all four occupants of the vehicle for multiple drug charges.  Three of the occupants were arrested for possession of a firearm without a permit.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Julie Deel conducted a traffic stop near the Owen/Monroe County line.  Upon her approach to the vehicle, she smelled the odor of burnt marijuana.  A search of the vehicle revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance (Xanax) and marijuana.  Trp. Deel arrested the driver for multiple drug charges.

-On April 22nd, Sgt. Greg Day conducted a traffic stop on 19th Street on the IU campus.  There were four occupants in the vehicle.  Upon approach, Sgt. Day smelled the odor of burnt marijuana.  Trp. Chris Griggs arrived to assist, along with officers from BPD.  A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed multiple baggies of marijuana and numerous open alcoholic beverage containers.  Trp. Griggs cited the three passengers for possession of marijuana and illegal possession of alcohol.  Sgt. Day transported the driver to the hospital and obtained a blood draw.  The driver was cited for OWI on controlled substance, possession of marijuana, illegal transport of alcoholic beverage, and driving while suspended misdemeanor.

-On April 22nd, Motor Carrier Inspector Kim Judge conducted a traffic stop along SR 46 between Bloomington and Ellettsville for a commercial vehicle truck inspection.  It was discovered the driver had an active failure to appear warrant out of Lawrence County.  Once Sgt. Greg Day and Trp. Chris Griggs arrived to assist, they took the male driver into custody.  It was revealed the driver was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.  In addition, the female passenger was found to be in possession of marijuana.  Trp. Griggs arrested the driver for the warrant as well as possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.  The female passenger was cited for possession of marijuana.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Riley Nungester conducted a traffic stop west of the IU campus.  The driver was found to be operating on a suspended prior driver’s license and was wanted on an active arrest warrant.  A passenger was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.  The driver was arrested for DWS Prior and the warrant.  The passenger was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

-On April 22nd, M/Trp. John Yung conducted a traffic stop on the SR 45/46 Bypass, near SR 37.  During the course of the stop, he detected criminal indicators and smelled the odor of marijuana.  Other troopers arrived to assist and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and a loaded handgun.  Trp. Yung arrested one male for possession of marijuana and possession of a handgun without a permit.  He also cited a passenger for possession of marijuana.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Caleb Garvin conducted a traffic stop at 10th Street and Indiana Avenue.  The driver was found to be intoxicated.  In addition, the driver was wanted on an active arrest warrant from Vanderburgh County.  Trp. Garvin arrested the driver for OWI Felony (his 3rd OWI arrest in 2 years) and the criminal warrant.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Gabe Bault conducted a traffic stop on the campus of IU.  He smelled the odor of burnt marijuana and with the assistance of other troopers, Trp. Bault searched the vehicle and found both occupants to be in possession of marijuana.  Both subjects were cited for possession of marijuana.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Riley Nungester conducted a traffic stop near IU’s campus.  It was discovered the driver was wanted on an active felony arrest warrant.  Trp. Nungester arrested him without incident.

-On April 22nd, Trp. Richard Klun received a tip from the Bloomington Police Department that a female wanted on an active parole violation warrant was at a residence on North Lane in Bloomington.  Trp. Klun, along with Troopers Riley Nungester and Michael Tummers, went to the residence and located the wanted female.  As troopers took her into custody, they found heroin and a syringe in her possession.  Trp. Klun arrested the female on the warrant as well as for possession of heroin and hypodermic syringe.

-On April 23rd, Trp. Robert Whyte conducted a traffic stop in Monroe County.  During the encounter, he smelled the odor of marijuana.  A subsequent search of the stopped vehicle resulted in the discovery of marijuana.  Trp. Whyte cited one person for possession of marijuana.

-On April 23rd, Trp. Robert Whyte conducted a traffic stop and established probable cause that the driver was intoxicated.  In addition, the driver was found to be driving on a suspended license.  Trp. Whyte arrested the driver for OWI Felony (prior conviction) and DWS Prior.

The Indiana State Police stresses the filing of criminal charges is only the beginning of the process and that the Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless guilt is proven in court.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Bloomington District 33

Off Duty Police Shooting of Thomas J. Walsh III in Michigan City, Indiana State Police Investigating

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UPDATE #1: Tuesday April 25, 2017, 11:11 AM

Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek is releasing the names of the officers involved. Sergeant Ken Havlin, a thirty (30) year veteran of their department, who was the officer standing by the driver’s door, and Officer Charles Henderson, a twenty (20) year veteran, who was at the passenger door. Henderson shot four times in fear of injury/death to Sergeant Havlin. Walsh was hit four times. Walsh’s medical status is the same.

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:10 PM

Michigan City, La Porte County – Indiana State Police detectives and crime scene investigators at the request of Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek are investigating an off duty police shooting. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:54 p.m., this Saturday, April 22, 2017, afternoon.

Preliminary investigation revealed two Michigan City police officers who were off duty but working security at Franciscan Health in Michigan City were called to the hospital parking lot by family about a family member who refused to leave his vehicle and seek medical assistance.

Both officers, fully uniformed, were able to make contact with this individual, a forty-six year old white male, who was later identified as Thomas J. Walsh III of Michigan City, sitting on the passenger side of an F-150 Ford pick-up.

At one point, during their interaction with him, Walsh, withdrew a handgun from within the pickup, pointed that weapon at one of the officers standing by the driver’s door. The officer standing on the passenger side for fear of injury/death to the other officer, pulled his weapon, and shot Walsh several times.

Medical assistance was immediately given at the scene and Walsh was eventually flown to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for treatment where he is in critical condition. Family has been notified.

This investigation is continuing and can take several weeks to complete. No further information will be released at this time. After the investigation is complete it will be turned over to the La Porte County Prosecutor for determination.

The Michigan City Police Department will release the names of their officers at their discretion.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Lowell District 13

Four Arrested in Wayne County for Meth Possession

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Friday, April 21, 2017, 2:43 PM

Wayne County – Last evening around 8:50 p.m. Trooper J.T. Burns was westbound on Pottershop Rd., just east of the town of Abington, when he noticed the car in front of him didn’t slow down when they entered a posted 40 M.P.H. speed limit. Burns stopped the car as it entered Abington.

After speaking with the driver, Chastity Pitcher, age 43 of Connersville, Burns became suspicious. Trooper Steven Tipton was nearby and came to assist Burns. Chastity Pitcher was found to be driving while suspended, and further investigation turned up suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana in the vehicle.

The troopers arrested Pitcher, along with passengers Ted Durham, age 46 of Connersville, Randy Jackson, age 46 of Connersville and Khylier Javon Childress-Shelby, age 20 also of Connersville, charging them with Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony, and Possession of Marijuana, a misdemeanor. All four were lodged in the Wayne County Jail.

Anyone with information about illegal drug use is encouraged to call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous. The Indiana Meth Investigation System or IMIS can also take tips on meth labs. Just go to www.meth.in.gov and click on the “Report Suspected Meth Activity” Link.

All Suspects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Pendleton District 51

Three Scott County Men Charged and Arrested for Drug Related Charges

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Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:49 AM

Scott County – Yesterday afternoon, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg and officers from the Austin City Police Department went to Cypress Street in Austin looking for Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner, 45, from Water Tower Road, Austin, (address located in the county).

Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner had a warrant for his arrest issued out of the Scott County Circuit Court for Dealing and Possession of Methamphetamine. Troopers and officers located Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner at the residence and after a short foot pursuit he was apprehended and taken into custody.

The warrant was a result of an investigation that began on February 21st of this year. On that day, the Indiana State Police received information of possible drug activity taking place at an address on Fourth Street in Austin. When troopers and officers from the Austin City Police went to the address on Fourth Street, they located Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner and two other male subjects located inside of a vehicle parked with the engine running behind the home.

After speaking to the occupants of the vehicle, a trooper located Methamphetamine, Digital Scales and U.S. Currency. The evidence was taken into custody and the investigation ended with three arrest warrants being issued on April 18th for, Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner, (in driver’s seat of vehicle during initial investigation), Jesse Eversole, (back seat occupant of the vehicle during initial investigation) and Joseph Riley, (front passenger seat occupant of the vehicle during initial investigation).

Arrested and Charges:

1)Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner, 45, Water Tower Road, Austin, (address located in the county).

Charged with-Possession of Methamphetamine, Dealing Methamphetamine, Resisting Law Enforcement and Criminal Trespass.  Incarcerated at the Scott County Jail.

2)Jesse Eversole, 40, Dana Lane, Austin.

Charged with Visiting a Common Nuisance. Arrested by Austin City Police on 4-18-2017. Incarcerated at the Scott County Jail.

3)Joseph Riley, 40, Main Street, Austin, IN.

Charged with Visiting a Common Nuisance. Warrant served on him in the Scott County Jail where he was incarcerated on other charges at the time the warrant was issued. Incarcerated at the Scott County Jail.

**Media Note**

Photos of all three of the arrested are attached to this news release. Photos identified, Jeffrey “Darin” Hanner has on gray and black shirt with very short dark hair. Joseph Riley has on black shirt and has gray hair, beard and mustache. Jesse Eversole has black shirt, longer blond/brownish hair and mustache.

All Subjects are Innocent Until and Unless Proven Guilty in a Court of Law

SOURCE: Indiana State Police – Sellersburg District 45