On 9/23/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Juan Carlos Valle, age 29, of Mount Carmel, for Driving While License Suspended following a traffic stop on a black 08 Nissan in the 600 block of Vine Street. Valle was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending the posting of a $150 cash bond.
Grayville Woman Gives Police A Fake Name & Is Arrested On Various Charges
On 9/22/18 Mount Carmel Police arrested Ashley Murphy, age 28, of Grayville, on three felony warrants for her arrest following a traffic stop in the 400 block of West 3rd Street. During this time Murphy provided a fictitious name to the officer in an attempt to conceal her identity. The officer, with the assistance of Grayville Police, was able to determine Murphy’s true identity. Murphy was found to have two felony warrants out of White County and one felony warrant out of Edwards County. Murphy was also charged with Obstructing Justice and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle as well as for No Valid Driver’s License and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. Murphy was operating a white 1993 Ford van which was towed from the scene. Murphy was taken to the Wabash County Jail and is being held on the above stated charges. Murphy is being held pending a bond setting by a judge.
MCPD Needs Your Help To Find Missing Girl
The Mount Carmel Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing female juvenile identified as Jolissa A. Davis, age 14, of Mount Carmel. Davis was last seen leaving her residence in the 700 block of West 6th Street in Mount Carmel. Davis is considered a runaway based off the information provided to law enforcement. Davis is a white female, height 5’3”, weight 163 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Davis is asked to call the Mount Carmel Police Department at 618-262-4114, Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-4258 or dial 911.
Culvert Replacement Scheduled for SR 66 in Posey County
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for State Road 66 in west of Evansville near the Blairsville community for a culvert replacement.
Beginning on or around Thursday, Sept. 27, contractors will begin excavating a large box culvert about 400 feet west of the S.R. 66 and St. Phillips Road intersection. This process will require excavation and replacement of the existing drainage structure.
The operation will be performed in phases in order to keep traffic moving. The first restriction will see the eastbound lane closed and the west bound lane open, with traffic being controlled by temporary signal. The lane closures will alternate during the project once work in the eastbound lane is complete and each lane open lane will have a width of 10 feet. Restrictions will be in place around the clock. Work is expected to last until mid-late November depending upon weather conditions.
INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
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
Child Exploitation, Level 4 Felony
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.
