On 4/23/21, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Collin G. Gibson, age 21, of Mt. Carmel, on a Gibson County Indiana for Resisting a Peace Officer, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Obstruction of Justice. Gibson was located standing outside of a residence in the 100 block of West 8th Street where he was taken into custody. Gibson was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was issued the warrant and held pending extradition back to Gibson County.
Two Killed In Sunday Crash On I-70 In Cumberland County
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAFFIC CRASH ALERT
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by
Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Vehicle Fatality Traffic Crash
WHERE: Interstate 70 westbound near milepost 122, Cumberland County
WHEN: May 2, 2021 at approximately 6:04 a.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2015 Gray Ford Truck
Unit 2- 2020 Blue Freightliner Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Combination
DRIVERS: Unit 1- Ethan Angerami, 19-year-old male from Manchester, NH - Deceased
Unit 2- Rodney Rice, 56-year-old male from Chillicothe, TX – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries.
PASSENGER: Unit 1- John Hibbard, 18-year-old male from Libson Falls, ME - Deceased
PRELIMINARY: A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling west on Interstate 70 near milepost 122 in Cumberland County. Unit 2 was parked on the right shoulder. The driver of Unit 1 left the roadway to the right, striking the right rear of the trailer being towed by Unit 2. The driver and passenger of Unit 1 were pronounced deceased on scene by the Cumberland County Coroner. The driver of Unit 2 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries. The right lane of the interstate was closed for approximately 7 hours during the crash investigation. This crash is still under investigation and no further information is available.
CHARGES: Unit 2 driver was cited for Improper Parking.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cairo Man Killed In Early Morning Crash
ISP INVESTIGATES FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Single Unit Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: Illinois Route 146 westbound at the Bill Emerson Bridge, Alexander County.
WHEN: May 2, 2021 at 2:48 a.m.
VEHICLE: Unit 1 – Orange 2021 Chevrolet Corvette
DRIVER: Unit 1 – Darryl D. Jackson, a 39-year-old male from Cairo, IL –Pronounced deceased.
PASSENGER: Unit 1 – An unidentified male - Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling west on Illinois Route 146 when left the roadway to the right struck a guardrail and overturned. The driver of Unit 1 was ejected and pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The ISP Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit (TCRU) is continuing the investigation. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN MCCLURE
MCCLURE, IL – On Sunday, May 2, 2021, at approximately 2:48 a.m. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 22 Troopers responded to a reported shooting at the Pink Pony night club. Three individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to area hospitals. Two of the victims were treated and released and the other remains in the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. If you have any information on the events that occurred, you can contact the ISP Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 at 618-845-3740 (Ext: 281), or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers at 314-725-8477. The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be disseminated at this time.
Princeton man arrested on battery charge
On May 1, 2021, at 12:14 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of West Glendale Street in Princeton, Indiana. Upon arriving on scene Deputy Garrett Tuley with the assistance of the Princeton Police Department began an investigation into the incident. During the incident Deputy Tuley spoke with both parties involved in the incident as well as potential witnesses. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Tuley placed 38-year-old Andrew Miles of Princeton into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Miles was charged with battery. He has since posted a $1250 bond.
Assisting Deputy Tuley in his investigation was Sgt. John Fischer of the Sheriff’s Office as well as Princeton Sergeant Travis Lashbrook and Officer Chelsea Jones.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Patoka man
On April 30, 2021, at 12:57 p.m. Gibson County Deputy U.B. Smith conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Spring Street on a Blue 2000 Dodge Pickup for failing to stop at a nearby stop sign. During a roadside investigation 56-year-old Douglas Dillon of Patoka was found with illegal drugs in his possession. At the conclusion of his investigation Mr. Dillon was transported to the Gibson County Jail by Deputy Bryce Jutzi where Mr. Dillon was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He has since posted a $750 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Cynthiana woman
On April 29, 2021, at 2:15 p.m., Gibson County Deputy U.B. Smith conducted a traffic stop on a Red 2001 Ford Escape on Old US 41 near the Kings Mine Exit. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Smith identified the driver as 26-year-old Samantha Payne of Cynthiana. During a roadside investigation Deputy Smith discovered that Ms. Payne had an outstanding warrant through Vanderburgh County. While taken Ms. Payne into custody illegal drugs were found in her possession. Once the items were secured by Deputy Smith Ms. Payne was transported to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines and Possession of Marijuana. She has since posted a $750 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Princeton woman arrested on drug charges
On May 2, 2021, at 12:38 p.m., Gibson County Deputies Quinten Might and Jennifer Robb went to 320 West Emerson in Princeton to serve a Writ of Attachment Warrant on 41-year-old Nicollette Whitfield. Upon arriving at the residence deputies attempted to make contact with Ms. Whitfield. While taking Ms. Whitfield into custody Marijuana, Methamphetamines, and drug paraphernalia were found. Ms. Whitfield was transported to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Paraphernalia, and the existing Writ of Attachment warrant. She remains in custody on a $900 bond.
Assisting Deputies Robb and Might in their investigation were Princeton Officer Sgt. J.D. Clark, Jason Swan, and Dan Goedde.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Fairfield Teen Killed In Friday Crash
ISP INVESTIGATES FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH
The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 12
WHAT: Two Unit Fatal Traffic Crash
WHERE: US Route 50 at South Main Street, Clay City, Clay County.
WHEN: April 30, 2021 at 4:14 p.m.
VEHICLES: Unit 1 – Silver 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Unit 2 – Gray 1994 Chevrolet Van
DRIVERS: Unit 1 – Alexis J. Sargent, an 18-year-old female from Fairfield, IL – Pronounced deceased.
Unit 2 – William K. Goluba, a 53-year-old male from Olney, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PASSENGER: Unit 1 – A 14-year-old male from Fairfield, IL – Transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: Unit 1 was traveling northbound on South Main Street at US Route 50 in Clay City. Unit 2 was traveling eastbound on US Route 50 at the same location. The driver of Unit 1 failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection. Unit 1 was struck by Unit 2 in the driver’s side as Unit 1 drove north across the eastbound lane of US Route 50. The driver of Unit 1 was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. The passenger of Unit 1 and the driver of Unit 2 were transported by ambulance to an area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. No further information will be disseminated at this time.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
WVC to hold in-person commencement
Wabash Valley College will hold a face-to-face commencement ceremony on May 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center. There will be a number of precautions taken and federal, state and IECC guidelines will be followed.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 500 people will be allowed in the Spencer Sports Center. In order to meet this requirement, this will be a ticketed event. In an effort to provide our graduates the greatest possible number of tickets to give to friends and family, WVC is limiting the number of people helping with the event, on stage, or attending for awards. Each graduate will be given 4 tickets to distribute as they would like.
Graduates and attending parties will be spaced out per current CDC guidelines. Masks will be required for entrance into the commencement ceremony.