KNOX COUNTY Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures for U.S. 50 in Knox County
Beginning on or around Monday, May 1, crews will begin alternating lane closures on U.S. 50 near Vincennes. These lane closures will occur over Fort Knox Drive.
Alternating lane closures will allow for bridge deck replacement to the eastbound bridge of U.S. 50. One lane of traffic will be open in both directions. Eastbound traffic will utilize a cross-over to use westbound lanes. Fort Knox Drive will be closed between Old Terre Haute Road and Fort Knox Drive.
Lane closures are part of Phase 2 of a bridge construction project on U.S. 50. This project will involve the replacement of both east and westbound bridge decks.
Lane closures planned for I-69 in Pike County
PIKE COUNTY Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures of I-69 in Pike County.
Beginning on or around Friday, May 2, crews will begin alternating lane closures on I-69 in Pike County near Petersburg. These lane closures will occur between the 51-mile marker and the 53-mile marker on both north and southbound lanes of traffic.
Alternating lane closures will allow for a polymeric overlay project to both bridges. One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. Work is expected to take a month to complete, depending on the weather. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Updated Information: Suspect Arrested In Oakland City Murder Investigation
Gibson County – The suspect in the Oakland City murder investigation has been identified as Jonathan Fiscus, 24, of Oakland City. Fiscus is the son of the victim.
A warrant was issued this afternoon for his arrest. Fiscus was incarcerated in the Edgar County Jail in Illinois for an unrelated incident. He is currently being detained in the Edgar County Jail and waiting extradition.
Arrested and Charge:
Jonathan Fiscus, 24, Oakland City, IN
Murder
An autopsy is still scheduled for Saturday.
This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released.
Oakland City woman arrested for disorderly conduct & public indecency
On April 24, 2025, at 6:34 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Wes Baumgart and Sgt. Loren Barchett were dispatched to the 2000 block of South 1200 East to investigate a dispute between neighbors. Upon arriving, the deputies spoke with both parties and conducted an investigation. During the investigation 44-year-old Heather Broshears of Oakland City became loud and disruptive, inhibiting the Deputies’ investigation. Deputies placed Ms. Broshears into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail, where she was charged with disorderly conduct and public indecency.
Alcohol was a factor in this investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Mt. Carmel City Council Agenda
Meeting starts at 4pm Monday.
Juveniles Arrested For "Trashing" Allendale Residence
On March 23rd, 2025 at approximately 0926 the Wabash County Sheriff's Office responded to 204 N 3rd. St. in Allendale reference a burglary. The tenant had been gone for a couple of days and advised that he was in the process of moving out. The tenant found the home to be completely trashed. "Trashed" as in garbage had been thrown throughout the residence. Other items within the home and on the outside of the home had been broken and some items were taken from the residence as well. The home incurred substantial damage due to the trash being strewn all over and for the amount of time, it sat within the house.The responding deputy canvassed the neighborhood looking for any potential witness and/or surveillance footage of the area. During the investigation a number of suspects were developed. Deputies conducted interviews of the suspects that were identified.
On 04.24.25 Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman filed charges of Theft over $500, 2 counts of Criminal damage to property in excess of $10,000, against 3 juveniles. The juveniles have been summoned to court and notified of their charges. The investigation continues with the possibility of additional defendants.
Fort Branch Man Arrested In Connection To Stolen Laptop
On 4/23/25, Anthony Gehring, age 48, of Fort Branch, Indiana, was transported back to Wabash County by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office after being arrested on a Wabash County Warrant for Felony Theft in Vanderburgh County. The arrest stemmed from an Mt. Carmel Police Department investigation into the theft of a laptop computer on 3/18/2025. Due to a tip to Wabash County Crimestoppers, MCPD was able to identify Mr. Gehring as the suspect in question. Gehring is being held at the Wabash County Jail pending further disposition by the court.
Murder Investigation underway in Oakland City
Gibson County – Indiana State Police detectives and crime scene units are currently investigating a homicide that occurred at 314 W. Dale Street in Oakland City.
Thursday afternoon, April 24, the Oakland City Police Department received a request to conduct a welfare check at the Dale Street address. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased male, who was later identified a Brad Fiscus, 57. Fiscus resides at the residence.
A suspect has been detained by law enforcement. This is still an active investigation.
An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
Fort Branch woman arrested on drug charges
On April 23, 2025, at 10:20 p.m., Deputies with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 700 block of East Strain Street as part of an ongoing investigation. Upon arriving at the residence, Deputy Eric Powell began a drug investigation that resulted in 41-year-old Britni Miller of Fort Branch being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail, Ms. Miller was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines. Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies Wes Baumgart and Wyatt Hunt assisted Deputy Powell in his investigation. Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell also assisted in this investigation.
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 possession of Meth
On April 23, 2025, at 3:29 p.m., Gibson County Deputy Wyatt Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Silver 2010 Ford Escape for a moving violation on County Road 350 West near County Road 550 South. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Hunt observed several clues that drug activity had occurred in the car. At that point, Deputy Hunt began a roadside drug investigation. After the investigation, Deputy Hunt placed 50-year-old Arron Redman, a passenger in the car, into custody after Methamphetamines were found in his possession. Mr. Redman was booked into the Gibson County Jail for Possession of Methamphetamines.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
