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.
The small town of Hartsville will be having a community wide garage sale, volunteer firefighter fish fry and community cleanup on Friday and Saturday. Matt Mobley is an organizer of the community garage sale.
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Although homes throughout the community will be offering garage sales, Mobley said there is also room for those who have Hartsville addresses but who live outside of the town limits take part. They will be able to set up on the Town Square.
The fish fry starts at 1 p.m. Friday and at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Hartsville is on East State Road 46 almost at the Bartholomew/Decatur County LIne.
To sign up for the garage sale, you can call (812) 571-1029.
The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police issued 281 citations and made six arrests over 24 days as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” mobilization effort.
More than 230 Indiana law-enforcement agencies joined thousands across the nation to enforce seat-belt laws in cars and trucks, for both children and adults, in the front seat and back, both day and night. The overtime, highly visible traffic patrols were supported with federal traffic-safety funds administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
“We enforce seat belts and other traffic laws to protect the lives of our community members on the road,” said Sheriff Matt Myers. “With the summer travel season now underway, remember to always buckle up – every trip, every time – and use a sober driver.”
Schneck Medical Center has been awarded its seventh consecutive ‘A’ for quality and patient safety from The Leapfrog Group—a national nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. Officials at the Seymour hospital say this designation recognizes Schneck’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare.
The Safety Grade is developed under the guidance of a national expert panel using 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data. The panel assigns grades of ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.
“Earning an ‘A’ for seven consecutive years is a testament to Schneck’s dedication to our patients and our commitment to safety and quality of care,” said Warren Forgey, President/CEO, Schneck Medical Center.
“To be recognized nationally as an ‘A’ hospital is an accomplishment the whole community should take pride in,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Hospitals that earn an ‘A’ grade are making it a priority to protect patients from preventable medical harm and error. We congratulate hospital leaders, board members, staff, volunteers and clinicians who work so hard to earn this A.”
To see Schneck’s full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.
A North Vernon man was hurt in a crash involving an off-road vehicle. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, North Vernon Police were called to the scene on Hickory Circle East. Authorities say that 38-year-old Shane A. Spears was operating an ORV on Manor Road when the vehicle flipped on to its side, partially pinning Spears underneath.
Spears suffered abrasions to his head and shoulder. He was transported to Columbus Regional Hospital. His condition has not been released.