Owensville Man Arrested for Child Exploitation

Gibson County – A 28-year-old Owensville man was arrested Friday by Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit for Child Exploitation and Possession of Child Pornography.

A search warrant was issued in April after Indiana State Police received a tip that Coty N. Silvers was allegedly possessing child pornography. Detectives with the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force located and seized several devices belonging to Silvers. The devices were later examined and over 1,200 images and 45 videos containing child pornography were located. Some images and videos contained children under the age of 12. After reviewing the investigation, the Gibson County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for Silvers’ arrest.  He was arrested Friday afternoon at his residence without incident. Silvers was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

• Coty N. Silvers, 28, 9700 Winyard Place, Owensville, IN

1. Child Exploitation, Level 4 Felony

2. Possession of Child Pornography, Level 5 Felony

Investigating Officer: Detective Matt Jacobs, Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit  

Investigating Agency: Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force    

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

One Injured in Interstate 70 Rollover Crash

Putnam County—Last evening at 5:56, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a pickup truck pulling a camper rollover crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 30 mile marker. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2017 Dodge pickup pulling a camper and driven by 61-year-old Dennis White of Avon, Indiana, was westbound on I-70 near the 30mm, lost control, and traveled into the median, ultimately overturning.  

White was transported to Terre Haute Regional Hospital for treatment of what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries. 

The crash was investigated by ISP Trooper David Cox Jr. Assisting were ISP Troopers Brad Fyfe, Colton Maynor, Courtland Woodruff, and First Sergeant Tom Hannon, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Reelsville Fire/Rescue, Cloverdale Fire/Rescue, Putnam County Operation Life, and Curtis Towing. 

Pictured are fire department/EMS personnel and Trooper David Cox Jr.

Vincennes man arrested for driving with a suspended license

On September 21, 2018, at 6:56 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Jennifer Robb conducted a traffic stop on Red 2015 Toyota passenger car near the intersection of State Road 68 and US 41. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Robb identified the driver as 23 year old Carlton Perry of Vincennes. During a roadside investigation Deputy Robb ran Mr. Perry through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and discovered that Mr. Perry’s license had been suspended on a prior conviction. At that point Deputy Robb placed Mr. Perry into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office where he was charged with Driving While Suspended/Prior.

Assisting Deputy Robb in her investigation was Deputy Austin Farrington.

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

Pipe Replacement Scheduled for SR 58 Near Freelandville

KNOX COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds the motoring public of a pipe replacement project on S.R. 58 in northern Knox County

Beginning on or around Monday, Sept. 24, INDOT maintenance crews will close S.R. 58 to excavate and replace drainage culverts at multiple locations. The work will take place between the intersections at S.R. 159 and S.R. 67. Closures are expected to take place during daytime hours only, so that school traffic will not be affected. However, during the operation, local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. All through traffic should use the official detour using S.R. 159 and S.R. 67.

Work is expected to last four to five days, depending upon weather conditions. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews

Terre Haute man arrested for driving without ever having received a license

On September 21, 2018, at 10:35 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Austin Farrington conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Chevy Impala on US 41 near County Road 1250 South. Upon approaching the vehicle he identified the driver as 43 year old Dwight Sargent Jr. of Terre Haute. During a roadside investigation Deputy Farrington ran Mr. Sargent through the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and discovered that Mr. Sargent was driving without ever having received a valid driver’s license. At that Deputy Farrington placed Mr. Sargent into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Sargent was charged with Operating a Vehicle Without Ever Having Received a Valid License. He has since posted a $450 bond.

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

Illinois State Police Recognizes Farmers on the Move

Carmi - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 urges motorists to exercise caution when traveling on the Illinois roadways during the upcoming harvest season. As farmers begin to harvest their crops, there will be an increase in farm-related traffic on the highways.

“During this time of the year, drivers should remain especially alert for the addition of farm equipment on the roadways,” said District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt. “Be prepared to encounter slow-moving vehicles and reduce your speed immediately,” he added.

Other farm and traffic safety tips include:

 Avoid distractions while driving, i.e. texting, talking on hand-held cell phone, etc.  Motorists should not attempt to pass farm equipment unless it is legal and safe to do so, even if the equipment operator waves you around.  Look for turn signals.  Maintain a safe following distance and be patient.  Be prepared to meet oversized agricultural vehicles.  Mount slow-moving emblems on the rear of farm vehicles to alert motorists.  Avoid movement of farm machinery at sunrise and sunset, when visibility is limited.

Remember to share the roadway with all travelers. Together, we can make this time of the year safe for everyone using Illinois roadways.

DAR Observes Constitution Week

Mount Carmel Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting was on September 18, 2018, opened with prayer and  Dinner at 6 PM, Elk’s Lodge dining room.  After dinner meeting was called to order by Regent-Barbara Lant Easter, with PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the Singing of NATIONAL ANTHEM by all member present.  New members were welcomed an oath was administered by

Chaplain, Past Regent (1998-2003)-Sara Steckler Caddell to Melisa Blevins, Mary Kay Green Hurley, Ashton Raffery Gordon, Emily Christine Brown and Elizabeth Ellen Snow Fiero.  Mt Carmel Chapter has 113 members and two new applications to be submitted to Washington DC. 

DAR messages, minutes and reports were given by members. Minutes of May  2018 meeting approved.  Mt Carmel Chapter NSDAR received three awards  from President General Ann Turner Dillon, #1 NSDAR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Presented to the MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER, ILLINOIS, NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION, for OUTSTANDING CHAPTER REPORT, #2 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Presented to the MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER, ILLINOIS, NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION for TREKKER LEVEL CHAPTER and #3 Awards this Citation to the MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER, for outstanding accomplishments in attaining CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, LEVEL 1, 2017, Signed Ann Turner Dillon-President General NSDAR And Linda Smith Sandlin, National Chair Chapter Achievement Awards Committee. Mt. Carmel Mayor William C. Hudson signed a proclamation observing CONSTITUTION Week September 17-23, 2018. 

Roll call was answered by “Did you ring a bell on September 17, 2017”, for Constitution Week. The total was 745 this included Elementary School 2 grade students. Mount Carmel 8th graders classes of Yvette Heneager. 

Certificates for TEN YEAR MEMBERS of the Mount Carmel Chapter R Ann Case Hering, Janet L Case Howard and Donna Marie Willis Sigler.  

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE CERTIFICATES are award to members that had ancestor living in the state of Illinois at the time it became a state  200  years ago on December 3, 1818.  

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE CERTIFICATES were presented to Mary Susan Wood Wood and her daughter Mary Susan Wood also Audrey Locke Hinderliter received three for her ancestors living  In Illinois two hundred years ago.   Thank you card were written by all attending to be given to veterans that will be returning on The Honor Flights to ST Louis, Mo  and Evansville, IN.  The evening end with a Game of American History  Revolution Bingo a game designed  and presented  by past Regent (2010-2013)-Donna Marie Willis Sigler. Next meeting October 23, 2018, at 11:30 AM Salad Luncheon please bring a salad, EUM Church, 2010 Cherry Street (Illinois State Route 1 N), Mt Carmel, Illinois.  Illinois State Regent Gloria Flathom to be honored guest.  Program “Until You Spread Your Wings. You Have No Idea How Far Your Can Fly”. The Service project is filling the  Patriot Boxes please check your letter received at time of Dues notice.

MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Mayor William C. Hudson, signing Proclamation observing CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2017

NEW MEMBERS OF THE MOUNT CARMEL CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL society OF THE DAUGHTER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, pictured are background Regent=Barbara Lant Easter, Sara Steckler Caddell-Chaplain, Past Regent(2003-04) new members Melissa Blevins, Mary Kay Green Hurley, Ashton Rafferty Gordon, Emily Christine Brown and Elizabeth Ellen Snow Fiero

Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday September 24, 2018 at 5:00pm

·         Call to Order

·         Pledge of Allegiance

·         Invocation

·         Roll Call

·         Visitors to address the Council     (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

o    Wabash Emergency Management Agency – Presentation

o    Gail Poland – American Legion Chowder

o    Shawn Storckman - Bicentennial

·         Mayor’s Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

·         Eric Ikemire                          Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

·         Joseph Judge                       Finance and Senior Citizens

·         Justin Dulgar                        Water and Sewer

·         Rod Rodriguez                    Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense

STAFF REPORTS:

·         Rudy Witsman                    John Lockhart                     

·         Kelli Storckman                   Francis Speth

·         Mike Gidcumb

·         Dave Easter

BUSINESS:

·         Presentation of Consent Agenda

o    Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 9/10/2018

o    Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature

·         Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of Consent Agenda

·         Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

·         Executive Session (if needed)

·         Motion to Adjourn

Two Injured In I-70 Crash

ISP TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT

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

WHAT: Personal Injury Crash

WHERE: I-70 Eastbound @ milepost 126 (Cumberland County)

WHEN: 09/21/18 8:37 AM

VEHICLES: Unit 1 – Unknown Unit 2 – 2005 Silver Dodge Ram Pickup DRIVER: Unit 1 Driver – Unknown Unit 2 Driver – James W. Pyant, 65, Florissant, MO. PASSENGERS: Unit 2 Passenger – Jonathan R. Cook, 36, Hazelwood, MO.

CHARGES: Pending Investigation

TRANSPORTS: Driver and passenger of Unit 2 were transported via ambulance to Terra Haute Regional hospital in Indiana.

PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate Unit 2 was travelling Eastbound on I-70 near milepost 126. The driver of Unit 2 stated an unidentified truck-tractor semi-trailer entered the right lane that Unit 2 was occupying. Unit 1 struck Unit 2 causing a roll over crash. Unit #1 did not stop and left the scene of the crash.

Mt. Carmel Man Charged With DUI & Violating Order Of Protection

On 9/18/18 Mt. Carmel Police arrested Troy A. Hinderliter, age 52, of Mount Carmel, for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Violation of Order of Protection.  Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Doral Street regarding an order of protection violation.  Once officers arrived they found Hinderliter in the driveway which violated the protective order.  Officers also found evidence to indicate that Hinderliter had driven to this location under the influence of alcohol.  Sobriety tests were conducted on Hinderliter and clues to indicate impairment were observed.  Hinderliter was placed under arrest for both offenses and transported to the Wabash County Jail. Hinderliter was held pending a bond setting by a judge.