Columbus Parks and Rec says that several portions of the People Trail system, including State Road 46, Mill Race Park and Noblitt Park are closed due to high water. Due to heavy rains, more sections of the People Trail may become inaccessible due to rising water.
Officials say all areas will be reopened after the water has receded and crews have cleaned any mud and debris left behind.
Columbus Police arrested a local man over the weekend after a resident returned home and observed her property outside of her house. At approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the home in the 1600 block of Washington Street after the woman observed some of her property on top of a vehicle that was parked in front of her home.
When the officers arrived, they found 36-year-old Patrick E. Doyle, of Columbus, walking in the backyard of the residence. Doyle was taken into custody without incident. While standing near the house, the officers located some of the homeowner’s property in the backyard that appeared piled up for removal. Officers also located some of the homeowner’s property inside Doyle’s vehicle.
Doyle is facing preliminary charges of Burglary and Theft.
Members of the Bartholomew County Water Rescue Team rescued a woman trapped in her home Sunday morning.
Authorities were called to the home on South Ferguson Road shortly after 11 a.m. after the woman reported that she was stuck with a foot of water inside the house.
Members of the Bartholomew County Water Rescue Team responded to the scene where they were able to shuttle a small boat across fast flowing water to the residence and safely bring the woman onto dry land.
The Sheriff’s Department adds that “Road Closed” signs were put up the entrance to South Ferguson Road due to the dangerous high water.
No injuries were reported.
A two-vehicle crash on US 421 in Ripley County claimed the life of a Madison man Friday afternoon.
The preliminary investigation shows that an SUV, driven by 50-year-old Shannon Hubbard, of Pekin, IN, was traveling southbound and was attempting to pass another vehicle. That led to Hubbard’s vehicle striking a northbound car driven by 21-year-old Henry Finney.
Finney was transported, via ambulance, to King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison where he died from his injuries. Hubbard was also transported by ambulance to King’s Daughters’ Hospital before being flown to The University of Cincinnati Hospital. She is listed in serious, but stable condition.
State Police say that improper passing and traveling at a high rate of speed are believed to be contributing factors to the crash. It is believed that both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. Neither drugs, nor alcohol, are believed to be a factor in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing and toxicology results are pending.
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop early Friday morning. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department says that just before 1 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle near 10th Street and National Road in Columbus. The driver, 33-year-old Brian Bachmann, of Columbus, had a suspended driver’s license.
Columbus Police Officer Chad Lehman arrived on the scene with his police dog, who alerted to narcotics inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle led deputies allegedly finding methamphetamine, marijuana and drug-related paraphernalia.
Bachmann was arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. He has since been released.
Authorities say that Bachmann’s female passenger initially gave deputies a false name. She was later identified as Kelli Barlow, of Scipio. She was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant from Jennings County.
Barlow was booked in the Bartholomew County Jail on a preliminary charge of False Informing, in addition to the warrant. She is being held without bond.
A Seymour woman was arrested after an early-morning traffic stop on Friday.
Chief Deputy David Turner with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, says that shortly after 3 a.m. Sgt. Cody Low tried to stop an SUV on Country Manor near Stoningham Way for multiple traffic infractions. However, the vehicle failed to stop and turned onto Rothshire Circle. Sgt Low reported that the driver then threw a bag from the vehicle. The suspect finally stopped the vehicle when assisting deputies arrived.
Sgt. Low deployed his police dog Axel and gave verbal commands for the driver to exit the vehicle. The driver, 27-year-old Meredith Miller, complied and was taken into custody. The bag that was thrown from the vehicle was located and found to contain multiple syringes, heroin and methamphetamine. When deputies checked the vehicle, they reported finding numerous syringes and other paraphernalia.
Miller is facing preliminary charges of:
– Resisting Law Enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of Syringe (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony)
– Obstruction of Justice (Level 6 Felony)
– Reckless Driving (B-Misdemeanor)
– Possession of Paraphernalia (A-Misdemeanor)
Downtown Columbus will be the site for a huge party Saturday being held for Cummins employees, retirees and their families in recognition of the company’s 100th anniversary.
Company officials say that there will be music, food, kids activities and company displays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, as the company takes over Mill Race Park, and closes downtown from the park to Jackson Street. More than 13,000 people are expected in downtown for the event.
Julie Del Genio, director of corporate responsibility for North America says there will be displays of Cummins products, including the newest innovations
Del Genio says there will be music at several stages during the event, including a focus on employee talent.
Del Genio adds that some downtown streets will be closed Saturday.
Shuttle buses will be taking visitors from satellite parking locations including the lots at the CEP, Cummins Tech Center and Cummins Fuel Systems. Attendees will be dropped off at the Columbus Area Visitors Center or Mill Race Park.
A local man was arrested on drug possession charges after his vehicle was stopped by Columbus Police early Thursday morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a minor violation near 10th Street and McClure Road. The vehicle continued traveling slowly east for a couple of blocks before coming to a stop.
Officers determined that the driver, 26-year-old Dee Amonty D. Higgins, of Columbus, had a suspended driver’s license and was taken into custody. While searching Higgins’ vehicle, the officers reported finding a bag containing syringes and drug paraphernalia. Officers also reported finding heroin and methamphetamine inside Higgins’ socks once he was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail.
Higgins is facing the following preliminary charges:
Driving While Suspended (Prior Conviction)
Possession of Heroin
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of a Legend Drug Injection Device
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Trafficking with an Inmate
The second annual Seeking Help Rally is Saturday in Seymour. Susan Trumulion is an organizer for the event. She explains that this is meant to provide resources to those in recovery, as well as make recovery efforts more accepted in the community.
Trumulion says vendors will be on hand.
Trumulion says that, along with vendors, there will also be a mock-up of a child’s bedroom. She explains that the room is set up to show how easily drugs can be hidden..
The Seeking Help Rally will be held in Shields Park from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. You are invited.