Fort Branch Couple Arrested for Dealing Meth

Gibson County – Friday night at approximately 7:30, troopers responded to a residence located at 8103 Angelia Drive in Fort Branch to serve an arrest warrant on Christopher J. Worland, 39.  An arrest warrant had been issued for Worland’s arrest for Invasion of Privacy, a Class 6 Felony. When troopers arrived two males and one female exited the residence. They were identified as Christopher Worland, 39, Billie Jo Cain, 38, and Kevin M. Trent, 27.  Troopers discovered that Cain had an active arrest warrant out of Posey County for driving while intoxicated. Trent was wanted out of Vanderburgh County for failure to appear for a misdemeanor offense. Trent was visiting Worland and Cain.

During a search of the residence troopers found multiple small baggies containing meth, two syringes loaded with meth, small amount of marijuana and multiple drug paraphernalia items. Worland and Cain were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.  Trent was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail for his warrant.

Arrested and Charges:

• Christopher J. Worland, 39, 8103 Angelia Drive, Fort Branch, IN
• Billie Jo Cain, 38, 8103 Angelia Drive, Fort Branch, IN

1. Dealing Meth, Class 4 Felony
2. Possession of Meth, Class 6 Felony
3. Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
4. Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class 6 Felony
5. Possession of a Syringe, Class 6 Felony
6. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor 

• Kevin M. Trent, 27, Owensville, IN

1. Failure to Appear-Misdemeanor Warrant out of Vanderburgh County 

Arresting Officer: Trooper Ross Rafferty, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Trooper Jordan Lee, Trooper Zack Fulton and Trooper Dustan Rubenacker 

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department

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

A Washington Man was arrested on Multiple Charges Friday following a Single Vehicle Crash

Daviess County:  On Friday at approximately 12:08 pm Trooper Jarrod Lents responded to the report of a one vehicle crash with injuries on CR 500 E south of CR 600 S.  When Trooper Lents arrived he observed a two-toned silver/maroon Dodge Ram off of the east side of the roadway.  There was no one immediately around the vehicle, however, Trooper Lents observed three people walking north on CR 500 E, approximately a quarter mile north of the crash scene.  He left the scene to talk to the people that were walking.  When he arrived with them he noticed that a female had a large and deep cut above her eye and was bleeding down her face.  She was also being supported by the other two people. Trooper Lents had her sit down and provided her gauze so she could apply pressure to the wound and waited for EMS to check her out.  A juvenile female appeared to be uninjured and Trooper Lents could smell the strong odor alcohol coming the male, Rhett W. Truelove, 41 Washington.  When Trooper Lents began asking questions about the crash, Truelove became uncooperative. 

Through the investigation Lents was able to determine that Truelove was the driver of the Dodge when it crashed and that he was intoxicated. Also during the investigation methamphetamine, and items commonly associated with drug use were located.  He was taken into custody and charged with the following charges.

1) Operating while Intoxicated Causing Serious Injury, Level 6 felony

2) Leaving the Scene of an Injury Accident, Level 6 felony 

3) Operating while Intoxicated with Minor Passenger, Level 6 felony 

4) Operating while Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Class A misdemeanor 

5) Neglect of a Dependent, Level 6 Felony 

6) Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 6 felony 

7) Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 felony 

8) Illegal Possession of a Syringe, Level 6 felony 

9) False Informing, Class B misdemeanor 

10) Possession of Paraphernalia, Class C misdemeanor 

Truelove was taken to the Daviess County Jail and turned over to the jail staff.  The injured female was airlifted to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Evansville and treated for her head injuries.  The third passenger, a juvenile, was uninjured and was released to family. 

The 1997 Dodge was removed from the scene by G and M Wrecker service.

Assisting Agencies:  Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Southwest Medical and G and M Wrecker Service

Report of stranded motorist leads to arrest of two on trespassing charges

On January 20, 2018, at approximately 10:42 a.m. Sergeant Bruce L. Vanoven was dispatched to the 13000 block of East 275 South in rural Oakland City in reference to a stranded vehicle on private property. The caller advised dispatch that they were unsure if the people were allowed to be on the property or not. Upon arriving Sgt. Vanoven found 29 year old Kesha Hooper of Princeton and 32 year old Joshua Green of Oakland City on the property. With the assistance of Oakland City Chief Tim Gaines and Gibson County Sergeant Tim Coomer an investigation was conducted that resulted in both Ms. Hooper and Mr. Green being placed into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. At the Gibson County Jail Ms. Hooper and Mr. Green were charged with Criminal Trespassing. Both individuals remain in custody on a $650 bond.

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

Boil Order For Parts Of Mt. Carmel

The Mt Carmel water department has issued a boil order for the following locations:
1st Street from Chestnut to Cedar
2nd Street from Chestnut to Poplar
Walnut Street from 1st to 3rd

The boil order is in effect until further notice

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOPERS SAVE TWO MOTORISTS LIVES IN SEPARATE DRUG OVERDOSE INCIDENTS

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers are being credited with saving the lives of two motorists from drug overdose incidents on January 18, 2018, in Winnebago and Madison Counties.

At 9:30 a.m., an ISP Trooper responded to a motorist assist on the ramp from I-270 Eastbound to I-255 Southbound in Madison County. The Trooper arrived and found an unresponsive male with decreased respirations in the driver’s seat. The Trooper administered two doses of NARCAN before the victim became responsive. The driver and passenger who also appeared to be under the influence of Illegal drugs were transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

At 2:54 p.m., two ISP Troopers responded to a Winnebago County call of a female subject overdosing in a vehicle in the Mosey's Liquor parking lot located at 4203 W. State Street, Rockford, Illinois. The Troopers arrived and observed a bystander pulling a 20-year-old female from the vehicle. The Troopers assessed the patient had no pulse and was not breathing. The Troopers administered NARCAN and performed CPR on the female victim. The female's pulse and breathing was restored. EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local area hospital for treatment.

“I am extremely proud of the quick, lifesaving actions taken by our Troopers,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz.  “Two people are alive today due to the Troopers’ outstanding work, First Responder Training, and their having the necessary lifesaving tools available.”

ISP began training and issuing NARCAN to Troopers in 2015. There have been 25 documented saves using NARCAN since the inception of the program; 2015:  1 save, 2016:  6 saves, 2017:  16 saves, and 2018: 2 saves.

Woman Killed In Southern Illinois Wreck

ISP DISTRICT 19 TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 19:  
 
WHAT:   Fatal Traffic Crash

WHERE:    Illinois Route 34, just north of Webber Cemetery Road (Saline County) 

WHEN:   01/19/2018, at approximately 1:38 pm

VEHICLES:   Grey, 2004, Ford Taurus       White, 1998, International Straight Truck
 
DRIVERS:   Danielle P. Steiner, Age 20, of Thompsonville, Illinois (Ford / Deceased)    

Marshall W. Cissna, Age 47, of Nortonville, Kentucky (International) 

PASSENGERS:  None

CAUSE:   Remains under investigation. 

TRANSPORTS:  None

ROAD CONDITIONS: Open  

PRELIMINARY:  According to the preliminary traffic crash investigation, the driver of the 2004 Ford passenger car, Danielle P. Steiner, was northbound on Illinois Route 34, just north of Webber Cemetery Road, when for unknown reasons she crossed the center line into the southbound lane.  A 1998 International truck, driven by Marshall W. Cissna, was southbound on Illinois Route 34 and was unable to avoid the Ford passenger car, striking it on the driver’s side door.  

Steiner was pronounced deceased at the scene of the traffic crash by the Saline County Coroner’s Office.  Cissna did not receive any injuries as a result of the traffic crash. 
     
    An ISP Crash Reconstruction Officer (CRO) has been assigned to assist with the crash investigation.  ISP District 19 was assisted at the crash scene by the Saline County Sheriff’s Department, Saline County Ambulance Service, Saline County Coroner’s Office, Galatia Police Department, Galatia Fire/Rescue, Jones’ Towing Service, and Vernell’s Towing Service.     
CHARGES:   None
 
 All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Trucker Injured In I-70 Crash

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12

WHAT:                      SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURIES

WHERE:                   I-70 EASTBOUND MILE POST 147, CLARK COUNTY

WHEN:                      01/20/18, 12:51 A.M.

VEHICLES:              UNIT #1: WHITE 2014 FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR

DRIVERS:                 UNIT #1: KARANJIT SINGH, 31, MADERA, CALIFORNIA

            PASSENGERS:         UNIT #1: TAJINDER SINGH, 21, MADERA, CALIFORNIA           

CHARGES:               UNIT #1 DRIVER: IMPROPER LANE USAGE

TRANSPORTS:        UNIT #1 DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE TO REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA.

PRELIMINARY:      PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION DETAILS, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON I-70 NEAR MILE POST 147 IN CLARK COUNTY. UNIT 1 DRIVER STATED HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO OVERCORRECT THE UNIT. UNIT 1 SWERVED OFF OF THE ROADWAY TO THE RIGHT, STRIKING A GUARD RAIL, AND OVERTURNING. UNIT 1 CAME TO A RESTING POINT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND PARTIALLY IN THE ROADWAY ON ITS SIDE.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Fund Drive Underway For USS Wabash Bell Plaque

It’s hoped that this year’s 4th of July celebration in Mt. Carmel can include the unveiling of a plaque in honor of the bell that was once part of the USS Wabash. The bell currently sits at the Uptown Amphitheater and city clerk Rudy Witsman said a fund drive continues to raise money for the plaque. He said if enough money is raised, the plaque will be unveiled as part of the Fantastic 4th weekend in Mt. Carmel. Donations can be made at city hall.

Traffic Stop Yields Stolen Police Handgun and Arrests

Vigo County—This afternoon at 12:56, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Hans Nowak stopped a  white 2010 Chevrolet Impala westbound on US 40 near Hunt Street for 63 miles-per-hour in a 45mph zone. A smell of possible burnt marijuana was emanating from the vehicle as Nowak approached the driver. 

During a search of the vehicle, no Marijuana was located, but a reported stolen handgun was found in the purse of a female passenger. The Glock .40 caliber semi-auto handgun was reported stolen to the Terre Haute Police Department on April 08, 2017 and bore a serial number consistent with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department handguns. Further inquiry has led troopers to believe the weapon was stolen from a retired IMPD officer’s vehicle that was parked at a local hotel on or around that date. 

The arrested driver was 35-year-old Howard Lorenzo Harris of Terre Haute, IN. Harris was preliminarily charged with Possession of Handgun without a Permit, Possession of Stolen Property, and Operating While Intoxicated-Marijuana. Numerous traffic citations were issued as well. Harris was incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail. 

The arrested passenger was 37-year-old Sasha T. Batson of Terre Haute, IN. Batson was preliminarily charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of Handgun without a Permit. She was incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail. 

No further information is available…..Book-in photos attached. 

The incident was investigated by ISP Master Trooper Hans Nowak. Assisting were ISP Master Trooper Chip McKee and Sergeant Kris Fitzgerald.  

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING VEHICLE

Nashville, Illinois – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is asking for assistance in locating a vehicle that was involved in a fatal traffic crash on I-64 near Nashville, Illinois (mile post 47).  The vehicle sought is a 2007 black Cadillac CTS.

On January 5, 2018, a Toyota Avalon was eastbound on I-64 in the right lane.  A black 2007 Cadillac CTS approached the Toyota from the rear at a high rate of speed in the same lane.  The Cadillac passed the Toyota on the left and as the Cadillac merged back into the right lane, it struck the Toyota.  This caused the Toyota to leave the roadway and crash into a tree.  One of the passengers in the Toyota was killed and another suffered major injuries.  

The Cadillac will likely have damage to the rear passenger side and contain silver paint transfer in the damaged area.  Witnesses reported that the Cadillac had tinted windows at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information is asked to contact ISP Zone 7 at (618) 542-1129.  The family of the victim is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  No further information is available.