Kentucky Man Jailed on Drug Charges following a Traffic Stop

Spencer County:  At approximately 8:30 p.m. last night, a Philpot, Kentucky man found himself being arrested after being stopped for speeding and having a headlight out.

Trooper Steve Nolan was conducting traffic patrols on State Road 66 near the Warrick/Spencer County line when he stopped a vehicle for traveling 73 mph in a 60 mph zone and for having a headlamp out.  As Trooper Nolan was speaking with the driver he noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.  Trooper Nolan also noticed that the driver, Robert C. Newton, 23, Philpot KY showed signs of being impaired.

After conducting Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Trooper Nolan determined that Newton was impaired and detained him so a chemical test could be conducted.  A search of the vehicle revealed a large plastic bag containing marijuana, over $1,500 in cash and other items commonly associated with the use and sales of illegal drugs.

A chemical test was conducted, however, the results will not be known for some time as they are sent to the Indiana Department of Toxicology for analysis.

Newton was transported to the Spencer County Jail and remanded to the custody of the jail staff without incident.

Arrested and Charges:

Robert Colton Newton, 23, Philpot, KY

• Dealing Marijuana-- Level 6 Felony
• Possession of Marijuana-- Class B Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated—Class A Misdemeanor
• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a controlled substance-Class C Misdemeanor

Assisting at the scene: Trooper Nathaniel Kern and the Spencer County Sheriff's Office

 All suspects are innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Two Injured in Semi Rollover

Vigo County—This morning around 7:00, Indiana State Police and Vigo County emergency agencies responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash at the westbound exit ramp of Interstate 70 onto State Road 46. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2015 Freightliner tractor pulling a box trailer, driven by 37-year-old Eddie J. Williams of Wallace, North Carolina, was attempting to exit onto SR 46, when he failed to negotiate the exit, traveled off the roadway and rolled over. 

Eddie Wallace and a passenger, 21-year-old Jasmine Johna Milton of Mount Olive, North Carolina were transported to Terre Haute Regional Hospital for treatment of back and neck pain. 

The trucking company was DART Trucking of Cary, Illinois. No citations issued. 

The crash was investigated by ISP CVED Master Trooper Matt Ames. Assisting were ISP Master Troopers Hans Nowak and Ritch Reynolds, Senior Trooper Tim Rader, Terre Haute Fire/EMS, Riley Fire/Rescue, and Edington’s Wrecker Service. 

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

Sorority Donates To Senior Citizens Center

Angie Crum with Xi Alpha Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents donation to Tracy Dunkel, director of Wabash Co. Senior Citizens Center. 

Start of Early Voting Delayed In Illinois

Early voting for the March 20th primary in Illinois was supposed to begin today, but a ballot issue with one of the statewide candidates is causing a delay. Wabash County Clerk Janet Will said a challenge to the validity of attorney general candidate Scott Drury's candidacy has delayed the ballots being distributed to counties. It’s not known when that issue will be resolved, and the ballots released. At their meeting this week, the county board took action to save money during next month’s election as they approved a resolution to allow three election judges instead of five.

Albion Woman Busted On Meth and Weapons Charges

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Domestic Dispute Leads To Mt. Carmel Man's Arrest

On 2/05/18, at 08:04am, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christopher M. Price, age 21, of Mt. Carmel, for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property following a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in the 900 block of Bainum Street. After officers completed their investigation Price was placed under arrest and taken to the Wabash County Jail. Price is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.

Chicago Driver Arrested On Suspended License Charge

On 2/05/18, at 12:03am, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Austin L. Trice, age 20, of Chicago, IL, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop on a blue Suzuki at 11th & Poplar. Trice was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and later released on bond.

Mt. Carmel Woman Arrested On DUI Charge

On 2/05/18 at 8:21pm Mt. Carmel Police arrested Lesia K. Colborn, age 49, of Mt. Carmel, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop in the 700 block of N Walnut Street. The officer observed Colborn driving a blue Dodge Dakota when she committed a traffic violation. The arresting officer found signs to indicate Colborn had been consuming alcohol so field sobriety testing were conducted. Colborn was found to be Under the Influence of Alcohol and she was arrested at this time. Colborn was taken to the Wabash County Jail where she was charged and later released on bond.

MCPD Arrests Vincennes Man On Meth Possession Charge

On 2/07/18, at 4:53pm, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Edward J. Gaines, age 52, of Vincennes, IN for Possession of Methamphetamine following a traffic stop in the 300 block of Poplar Street. K-9 Ofc. Hopper and his dog “Ace” arrived and conducted a free air narcotic sniff around the exterior of the vehicle. In doing so, “Ace” alerted on the vehicle for the presence of drugs. A vehicle search resulted in suspected methamphetamine being located in Gaines’ travel bag. Gaines was placed under arrest and taken to the Wabash County Jail. Gaines is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On Drug Charges

On 2/07/18, at 10:08pm, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Andrew K. Johnson, age 31, of Mt. Carmel, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Hypodermic Needle following an incident at 1230 N Walnut Street. Police responded to an apartment located there to check for a wanted subject that was reportedly at an apartment. When police arrived the wanted subject was not located but drug paraphernalia was observed on a table that allegedly belonged to Johnson. Johnson also had a hypodermic needle on his person. Johnson was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the above charges and later released on bond.