Princeton man arrested for disorderly conduct

On July 20, 2024, at 10:31 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Chad Craney observed a disturbance between two subjects along the roadside in the 1400 block of West Brumfield.  Deputy Craney pulled over and made contact with one of the parties and began a roadside investigation into the incident.  Upon speaking to the subject Deputy Craney identified the male as 20 year old Daymean Punch of Princeton.  Mr. Punch advised Deputy Craney that his keys had fell out of his pocket at a local gas station and that is what started the verbal argument.  While speaking with Mr. Punch he displayed a hostile demeanor, speaking loudly and caused a disturbance that drew considerable attention from others to the area.  Princeton Officer Bryce Jutzi had located Mr. Punch’s keys and brought them to the scene.  Upon receiving his keys he stepped into oncoming traffic causing two vehicles to slam on their brakes.  During this time Mr. Punch dropped his keys again.  An officer pointed out that Mr. Punch had dropped his keys and he then walked to his residence and continued the disturbance with the initial party.  Again officers separated the subjects placing Mr. Punch into custody and transporting him to the Gibson County Jail.  Mr. Punch was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of Traffic.   

 Assisting officers were Deputy U.B. Smith and Princeton Officer Bryce Jutzi and Jason Swan. 

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

Princeton man arrested for resisting law enforcement

On July 17, 2024, at 7:38 p.m. multiple law enforcement officers went to the 500 block of North West Street in Fort Branch to serve a Felony arrest warrant on Taylor Slaton.  Upon arriving on scene a search of the property was conducted where Mr. Slaton was located in the back yard inside a child’s playset.  Mr. Slaton did not comply with law enforcement’s directions and was taken into custody.  Once in custody he was transported to the Deaconess Gibson Emergency Room where he was medically cleared before being taken to the Gibson County Jail. 

 Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Slaton was charged with a new charge of Resisting Law Enforcement as well as the Felony Arrest warrant from a previous investigation.

 The arresting officer was Deputy Michael Owens, and he was assisted by Deputies Quinten Might and Shawn Holmes.  Also assisting were Louis Jerrell and Darrell Parker of Fort Branch, Matthew Perry, Bryce Jutzi,and David Jones of the Princeton Police Department, and Bryan Munnier of the Haubstadt Police Department.   

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

PROJECT UPDATE: Lane closures planned for U.S. 41 in Gibson County

GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for U.S. 41 in Gibson County.

Beginning on or around Monday, July 22, crews will begin alternating lane closures on U.S. 41 in Gibson County near Princeton. These closures will occur at the intersection of County Road 100 W and run to County Road 350 S.

Alternating lane closures are for the construction of a reduced conflict intersection at U.S. 41 and County Road 100 W. Restrictions will also be present on County Road 100 W.

Work is expected to last through mid-September, depending on the weather. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

Allegedly Choking His Aunt Lands Mt. Carmel Man In Jail

On 7/17/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Steven Brian Foote, age 47, of Mt. Carmel for Aggravated Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute in the 1100 block of Landes Street.  Police were called to the scene to a report that Foote had choked his aunt while she was visiting his mother, who also resides at the home.  The victim alleged that Foote entered the living room after being asleep and became upset with a comment the aunt made.  It was alleged that Foote wrapped his arm around the victim's neck in a choke hold after coming up behind her, while she was seated in a chair.  Foote released the victim once his mother became upset.  The victim was able to exit the home and await police.  Foote was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.  MCPD was assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff's Office.  

Allegedly Battering Two Women Leads To Arrest Of Mt. Carmel Man

On 7/16/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Charles B. Garrett, age 59, of Mt. Carmel for Domestic Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia following a domestic dispute at a residence in the 400 block of N Walnut Street.  Upon arrival, officers found evidence to indicate Garrett had battered two female companions, who have both resided with Garrett at this residence in the past.  The victims alleged Garrett had grabbed one victim by the neck and shoulder area, pushing her into the door way of his room.  The second victim reported Garrett committed the above action to the first victim when she tried to stop Garrett from pushing and grabbing the shoulder area of the second victim.   The additional charge for drug paraphernalia stemmed from a suspected methamphetamine pipe being found in the residence that Garrett admitted to being his pipe.  Garrett was transported to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested On FTA Warrant Following Traffic Stop

On 7/13/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Charli J. Sullivan, age 26, of Mt. Carmel on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Prior to the arrest, the arresting officer observed Sullivan operating a tan Mercury SUV resulting in a traffic stop in the 100 block of E 6th Street.  Sullivan was taken into custody and transported to the Wabash County Jail where she was issued the warrant and held pending further disposition by the court.

MCPD Arrest Mt. Carmel Man On Aggravated Domestic Battery Charge

On 7/13/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested David A. Pierce, age 64, of Mt. Carmel for Aggravated Domestic Battery following a domestic dispute between a couple at a residence in the 1100 block of W 6th Street.  When police arrived to the scene, they observed Pierce choking the female victim through the glass front door.  The officer detained Pierce at this time.  Further investigation provided information indicating Pierce became upset after the female locked the door when he went to the grocery store.  This led to the physical dispute that the officer witnessed, upon arrival.  Pierce was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged accordingly and held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.  The Wabash General Ambulance Service also assisted at the scene.

Mt. Carmel Man Jailed Following Domestic Altercation

On 7/12/14, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Krieg J. Addison, age 21, of Mt. Carmel for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Endangering the Life of a Child following a domestic dispute between a couple at a residence in the 500 block of W 5th Street.  Police were called to the scene following a 911 call regarding an ongoing physical domestic.  Mt. Carmel Police and a deputy from the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office arrived.  The deputy observed Addison pulling the female victim across the front room by the feet.  This resulted in Addison being detained pending further investigation.  The investigation uncovered evidence to indicate Addison had battered the female victim by striking her in the face and choking her, based on these visible injuries, among others.  Addison was placed under arrest and transported to the Wabash County Jail.  The additional charge of child endangerment stemmed from the domestic incident occurring in the presence of two children.  Wabash General Ambulance Service also assisted at the scene.  Addison is being held pending a pre-trial release determination by the court.

Allendale School Board Notes

At the July 2024 Allendale School Board meeting held in the library of Allendale School, the board:

● Accepted the bid from Prairie Farms to be the school’s milk product supplier for the 2024-2025 school year.

● Approved to abate $30,000 from Working Cash Fund to the Tort Fund.

● Adopted the Student Handbook, Student Conduct Code, and Internet/Computer Network Usage documents for 2024-2025.

● Approved Amy Kingsbury as Head Custodian beginning August 1, 2024.

ISP ASSISTS FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH INVESTIGATION

FAIRFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8, alongside the Fairfield Police Department, announce the arrest of 36-year-old Adreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield, IL for Involuntary Manslaughter (Class 2 Felony), Endangering the Life of a Child - Death (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Conduct (Class 4 Felony), and Endangering the Life of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor).

On July 14, 2024, ISP was requested by the Fairfield Police Department to assist in the death investigation of a 1-year-old male and the severe injury of another 2-year-old male. Both children were reported to have been left in a vehicle for multiple hours. The Child Death Investigative Task Force was subsequently activated.

On July 16, 2024, after a thorough investigation, the Wayne County State's Attorney's Office charged Hooper with the above-mentioned charges. She is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail. No further information is available at this time.