The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that the Columbus branch is relocating to 4445 Ray Boll Boulevard effective Tuesday, Nov. 20th. The current location at 745 Schnier Street will continue to serve customers through Saturday, Nov. 17.
BMV officials say the relocation will provide area residents access to a new 24-hour BMV Connect kiosk. BMV Connect gives Hoosiers the option to visit a BMV branch any time of day to complete routine transactions.
Local law enforcement officers arrested nine people, many of whom are members or known associates of the Aryan Brotherhood, after a year-long investigation. Columbus Police say the investigation began in October 2017 with the arrests of two persons connected to the gang. Lt. Matt Harris, CPD spokesman, says this investigation focused on complaints of narcotics dealing, multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts in Columbus and Bartholomew County and also involved suspects attempting to sneak contraband into the Bartholomew County Jail.
Officers from the Columbus Police Department and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department worked together during this investigation which also included officers from the CPD Intelligence Led Policing Unit, CPD SWAT, Columbus/Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team, CPD Detective’s Division as well as the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Edinburgh Police Department.
As the case progressed, detectives contacted Bartholomew County Prosecutor Bill Nash who assigned Deputy Prosecutor Lindsey Holden
Kay to work closely with investigators on the case. As a result of the investigation, the following people were arrested on formal charges of:
Chelsie S. Harden, 30, Columbus;
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
– Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class A Misdemeanor)
Jarred A. Parton, 26, Franklin;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Battery (Class A Misdemeanor)
William Jacob Lustig, 38, Columbus;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
– Dealing in a Schedule III Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony)
– Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)
Brandon B. Jacobs, 28, Nashville;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Auto Theft (Level 6 Felony)
– Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of Altered Handgun (Level 6 Felony)
– Carrying an Handgun Without a License (Class A Misdemeanor)
William “Corey” King, 35, Columbus;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
David “Bub” Hadley, 35;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
Mary Jaylin Craig, 22, Edinburgh;
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
– Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class A Misdemeanor)
William J. Stillabower, 33, Columbus;
– Criminal Gang Activity (Level 6 Felony)
– Trafficking with an Inmate (Level 5 Felony)
Matthew S. Mowery, 22, Austin, Indiana;
– Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
– Unlawful Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Governor Eric Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass-shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.
Flags should be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday.
Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.
A Taylorsville Elementary student has been suspended following reports that the eight-year-old had shown what is being described as a “death list” to another student on the bus.
Larry Perkinson, Employee and Student Assistance Coordinator for the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, says that law enforcement was notified and that students are safe. As for how long the child will be suspended, BCSC says that won’t be known until after a meeting with the student’s family.
The city of Columbus, along with officials from the Louisville & Indiana Railroad and CSX Railroad celebrated the ribbon cutting on the new Noblitt Park railroad bridge this week. The new structure replaces a bridge that had spanned the Flat Rock River for over 100 years.
In remarks to the group, L&I President John Goldman thanked the Columbus officials for their cooperation during construction, citing the open communication with city officials as key to the project moving along smoothly. Railroad officials say the project completes over $12 million in improvements along the rails leading into and out of Columbus.
Mayor Jim Lienhoop has been a proponent of public-private partnerships when it benefits both parties. “We are pleased to continue a strong collaborative working relationship with Louisville & Indiana Railroad and CSX Railroad officials to minimize the impact of increased train traffic to our residents and visitors,” said Mayor Lienhoop. “We look forward to their continued help as we move forward with final plans and construction of the State Road 46/Indiana 11 overpass over the next several years.”
Indiana State Police arrested a Seymour man after a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.
The investigation began at about 2 p.m. when a Trooper stopped an SUV on southbound I-65 near the 51 mile marker. Upon speaking to the driver, 39-year-old Timothy W. Shell, the Trooper could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the SUV reportedly uncovered approximately 8.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Shell was arrested on charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (over 5 grams), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Three people were arrested Tuesday after the Indiana State Police-Versailles All Crimes Policing Team served a search warrant at a Jackson County home.
ISP says that at approximately 11 a.m. Troopers responded to a residence located at 107 N. East Street in Crothersville after receiving a citizen’s complaint of possible drug activity there. Upon arriving at the residence, troopers obtained probable cause to apply for and receive a search warrant signed by Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Rick Poynter.
Upon serving the warrant, troopers reported finding approximately 40 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. State Police say that numerous other items associated with drug dealing and drug were also recovered at the scene.
As a result of the investigation, three Crothersville residents were arrested. They are:
Rose Staley Victorino, 57, –
Dealing in Meth over 28 Grams, (near school or park) level 2 felony
Possession of Meth over 28 Grams (near school or park) level 4 felony
Obstruction of justice, level 6 felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, level 6 felony
Dealing Marijuana, A misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana, A misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, C Misdemeanor
Scott Staley, 46, –
Dealing in Meth over 28 Grams, (near school or park) level 2 felony
Possession of Meth over 28 Grams (near school or park) level 4 felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance, level 6 felony
Dealing Marijuana, A misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana, A misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia, C Misdemeanor
Rodger Wells Robinson, 37, –
Dealing in Meth over 28 Grams, (near school or park) level 2 felony
Possession of Meth over 28 Grams (near school or park) level 4 felony
Visiting a Common Nuisance, B misdemeanor
Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, ISP spokesman, says the All Crimes Policing Team continues to pursue those who choose to engage in criminal activities in our communities. He encourages anyone with information about ongoing criminal activity to call the Versailles Post at (812) 689-5000. Callers may remain anonymous.
Bartholomew County REMC will be conducting substation maintenance and repair in the Hope, Hartsville and Newbern areas this weekend. That work is slated to begin at midnight Saturday and last until 2 a.m. Sunday. REMC officials say this two-hour planned power outage will affect 650 of their customers who reside in the northeast portion of the county, east of State Road 9 and north of State Road 46.
REMC staff say that phone notifications will be made to customers that will be affected. However, you may call the Bartholomew County REMC office at (812) 372-2546 if you have questions.
Republicans in Jennings County are celebrating after big wins there. That includes a close win against an incumbent Sheriff.
WLKY in Louisville is reporting on the following races:
Jennings County Sheriff – Republican Wm. Kenny Freeman narrowly defeated Democrat incumbent Gary Driver;
Jennings County Clerk – Republican Amy Gwin Thompson was victorious over Democrat Rachael Shaw;
Jennings County Auditor – Republican Tessia Salsman defeated Demmocrat Kay Sue Vance;
Jennings County Recorder – Republican Mary Dorsett Kilgore defeated Democrat Sandra Vance;
Jennings County Recorder – Republican Matt Sporleder came out on top in his race against Democrat Nick Megel;
In all four contested races for Jennings County Council, Republicans were the victors. In District 1, Michael Gerth defeated Seth Kerr. In District 2, Mandy Gauger Creech was victorious over Larry Machino. In District 3, Bob Ellis defeated Daniel Holt, Sr. In District 4, Charles Weber won out over Tony Eder, Sr.
For more on these Jennings County races, visit wlky.com.
Voters in Jackson County had a number of contested races to decide. “The Seymour Tribune” is reporting that Rick Meyer will serve as the next sheriff after voters selected the Seymour Republican over Democrat Jeff Walters.
In other contested races:
Jackson County Clerk – Republican Melissa Elkins Hayes defeated Democrat Kathy Schafstall;
Jackson County Council, District 1 – Republican Michael Davidson defeated Democrat Catherine “Cathy” Stuckwisch;
Jackson County Council, District 2 – Republican Mark Hackman defeated Democrat Barry Stuckwisch;
Jackson County Council, District 3 – Republican Brian Thompson defeated Democrat Mary Voss Burgmeier;
Jackson County Recorder – Republican Amanda Cunningham Lowery defeated Democrat Clifford L. Sommers;
For additional, in-depth info on these races, visit tribtown.com.