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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report

Meet Sgt. Anna Gray “One of EPD Finest” 

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Meet Sgt. Anna Gray is “One of Evansville’s Finest” 

JANUARY 19, 2023

Sgt. Anna Gray of the Evansville Police Department has always had a passion for working within her community. 

She started her career as a patrol officer and now serves as the public information officer at EPD. She also holds the position of secretary for the Evansville Police Foundation. 

Gray first knew she wanted to work as an officer after participating in the ride-along program as a student at Castle High School in her hometown of Newburgh, Indiana. Talking with deputies and experiencing hands-on training spiked her interest in policing. 

After working as a patrol officer for a few years, Gray transferred to the Crime Prevention Office and became a community police officer. This role allowed her to be directly involved with people by attending neighborhood association meetings and working within a community to prevent and solve issues. 

“You really get to know people on a first-name basis. You kind of become their community police officer,” said Gray. “I really like that personal connection.” 

To better serve and connect with her community, Gray went through crisis intervention training, a 40-hour course focused on mental health and how to aid individuals experiencing a crisis. She now co-teaches a mental health awareness course at South Western Indiana Law Enforcement Academy alongside mental health professionals. 

“Jail is not always the answer for someone who is going through some type of crisis,” said Gray. “Sometimes people need help, but they have not necessarily committed a crime.” 

Gray explained that officers had few resources to assist with mental health matters. The training has helped her and other officers be better equipped to help people and streamline the process of getting treatment for those in need. 

“People actually started calling in and requesting CIT officers,” said Gray. “And all it was was extra training on how to talk to people and their families—what to ask and how to be a little more empathetic and slow things down.” 

After her time spent as a CIT patrol officer Gray transferred to the Adult Investigations Unit as a detective in 2019. She investigated felony cases during her time at the unit. Despite moving on to her current position in May of 2021, cases she investigated while a detective have stayed on Gray’s mind. 

“Even though I have not been back there in a long time, some of my cases are just now going to trial,” said Gray. “I’m still tied to those cases, and the emotions still come back.” 

The experience she gained while working as a detective will help her for the rest of her career, said Gray. 

Gray has moved through many different levels of police work but has never lost her passion for connecting with her community. She now heads communication between the department and the media. She believes that to keep the Evansville community safe, it is important to share information when possible and explain why police departments may hold back information at times. “I want to talk to them like they are my friends and family even if I do not know them,” said Gray. 

The variety of experiences working with community members has helped Gray feel comfortable communicating candidly in her current position. 

She is also the secretary for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana Board. This is one more meaningful way she spends time connecting with her community. 

The program allows officers to have a “little” at a local school. They are able to have lunch with and spend time getting to know their little and other students in the class. 

“It was amazing how much I affected little kids just by going in to talk during their lunch break and recess,” said Gray. “Being a mentor even for a small amount of time has a big impact on kids.” 

She is proud that the Evansville Police Department takes time to be involved with the community.

“I have a passion for Evansville and our community,” said Gray. “If I am going to be telling people about safety issues and that Evansville is a safe place, I want to live here—live it, breathe it and be honest with people.”

 

EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

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EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 23rd, 20233:00 p.m.  Room 307, Civic Center Complex

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  1. An executive session will be held prior to the open session.
  1. The executive session is closed as provided by:
  1. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
  2. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
  3. I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.  This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
  1. OPEN SESSION:
  1. CALL TO ORDER:
  1. ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS:
  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
    1. December 12th, 2022 (Cook, Sutton, Morehead-Moore)
  1. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS:
  1. REQUESTS FOR FUNDS:
  1. PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
    1. Final Merit Interviews for the following Probationary Officers: Officer Justin Miller, Officer Stephan Welcher, Officer Caleb Lowe, Officer Gregory Hardin, Officer Zackery Baehl, and Officer Rodney Culver. 
    2. Officers in the Field Training Program
    3. Officers in the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
  1. COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
    1. Nomination and election of Commission offices for 2023 – Wait until third commissioner is appointed to administer. 
  1. NEW DISCIPLINE:
  1. PENDING DISCIPLINE:
    1. 22-PO-24 – Sergeant Donald J. Thompson, Badge Number 5142 – 1 Day Suspension – Hearing Set for 12/22/2022 was cancelled and needs to be reset.
  1. PROMOTIONAL PROCESS:
  1. APPLICANT PROCESS:
  1. APPLICANTS:
    1. 22-132
    2. 22-110
    3. 22-144
  1. RETIREMENTS
    1. Sergeant Deborah Ellen Thompson, Badge Number 5136, retiring effective January 20th, 2023 after serving thirty-one years and eighteen days. 
  1. RESIGNATIONS
    1. Officer James Michael Johnson, Jr., Badge Number 1547, resigning effective December 28th, 2022 after serving eleven months and four days.
  1. SWORN AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS:
  1. CIVILIAN AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
  1. REMINDERS:  
    1. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, February 10th, 2023 at 3:00pm. 
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

Deadline Approaching To Apply For Gov. Holcomb’s Fellowship Program

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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the deadline to apply to the 2023-2024 Governor’s Fellowship is approaching.

The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana state government by placing fellows in various state agencies on a rotating basis throughout the year.

“Our Governor’s Fellows receive an invaluable experience that will challenge and provide them with tremendous opportunities to help reach their ultimate goals,” Gov. Holcomb said. “They gain such a unique perspective into state government and how to best serve Hoosiers, helping inform their next steps in their professional careers.”-

The program is open to college graduates who receive their bachelor’s degrees in either summer or fall of 2022 or spring of 2023. Fellows are paid, full-time employees who participate in the day-to-day activities of state government.

Many Governor’s Fellow participants have gone on to successful careers in both the public and private sectors — with some serving at the highest levels of local, state and federal government.

The application and submission guidelines can be found online at www.in.gov/gov/fellowship.htm. To be eligible for consideration, the application and all supporting materials must be postmarked or submitted via email by January 31, 2023.

If you have questions about the fellowship, contact Emily Clancy at the Governor’s Office at eclancy@gov.in.gov.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING FOR IVY TECH

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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING

IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVANSVILLE

Campus Board of Trustees

Notice is hereby given that the Campus Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College Evansville will hold a meeting in person at 3501 N. First Avenue in the Hilliard Lyons Boardroom (Room 201) on January 25, 2023, from 8-9:30 a.m. CST.

This meeting will be held in compliance with IC 5-14-1.5 et seq. 

2023 Meeting Dates include:
January 25

March 22

May 24

July 26

September 27

November 22

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College serves communities across Indiana, providing world-class education and driving economic transformation. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering high-value degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its communities, along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 

STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, VOICE TO HOST ACTION DAY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES SURROUNDING YOUTH TOBACCO USE

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Passionate About Good Nutrition For Kids

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By Cindy Long

Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service At the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Prior to becoming the Food and Nutrition Service Administrator at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, I spent many years with USDA working in the child nutrition space. I quickly became passionate about my work. It’s hard to think that for some children, the meals they receive at school are not just the only healthy foods they eat that day, but the only food they eat all day. That’s the reality for too many children. It motivated me then and even more now in my role as Administrator. In this role, I am strengthening the efforts to ensure children get healthy nutritious meals on a consistent basis, so they can do better in school, which sets them up for success!

During the pandemic, children across the country received free school meals. Keeping children fed during school closures required herculean efforts and close coordination among schools, city, state, and federal partners, volunteers, and anti-hunger organizations. This year, as schools transition back to pre-pandemic meal operations, some states have continued universal free meals.

Maine, Massachusetts, California, Vermont, Nevada, and recently Colorado have found creative and innovative ways to combine state funds with federal funds to provide universal free school meals and take that burden off parents.

Recently, I was in Nevada and met with a group of people passionate about feeding every person in need in Nevada, especially children. I was there to learn more about their journey toward universal free meals in schools, and to offer USDA support to keep the momentum going. We met at Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas. They graciously hosted a roundtable discussion, which allowed me to hear school districts’ and community organizations’ concerns and how USDA can support their efforts. Since that trip, the Nevada State legislature has approved an additional $28M to continue universal school meals for the school year 2023-2024!

As I travel to other states in the coming months, I will share how Nevada made universal free meals a reality with hopes that others can follow that same path. We all share the responsibility to ensure that children get healthy meals, so they can develop good eating habits at an early age and succeed later in life!

 

RICKEY SMILEY BRINGS COMEDY TOUR TO EVANSVILLE

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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 AT 10 AM

Evansville, IN – January 18, 2023 – Entertainment powerhouse Rickey Smiley will host An Evening with Rickey Smiley and Friends at Old National Events Plaza on March 31, 2023. Smiley is a comedian, television host, actor, and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality.

Rickey has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers, known for delivering laughs to audiences both on and off stage during his 27-year career. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Smiley is one of the few “clean” contemporary comics.

Rickey has recorded eight best-selling albums including iTunes #1 best-selling comedy album, “Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls Number 6.” Smiley has hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View,” and has appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club,” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” and “Snaps.” In addition to being featured on DISH NATION, his nationally syndicated morning radio show can be heard in over 60 markets.

Rickey joined forces with Radio-One-owned television network, TV One, as the star, executive producer, and namesake of his own top-rated docu-series, “Rickey Smiley For Real.” Now in its fifth season, the amusing series features the balancing act of a working radio host, comedian, business mogul, and philanthropist with the joys and pains of being a single father of four.

Continuing to grow his fan base, Rickey’s arresting natural talent is best demonstrated in his major feature film roles in urban classics including “All About the Benjamins” and “Friday After Next,” along with his most recent starring turn in the hit romantic comedy “Baggage Claim.”

For more information about Rob Schneider please visit www.rickeysmiley.com

Ticket Information:

What:                   An Evening with Rickey Smiley and Friends

When:                  Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:00 PM

Where:                Old National Events Plaza | 715 Locust Street | Evansville, IN 47708

Tickets:                Tickets start at $45.00 plus applicable fees and tax.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or the Old National Events Plaza Box Office. For more information about the Aiken Theatre, visit: www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com.

 

GOVERNOR, HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST STATEHOUSE EVENT TO CALL ATTENTION TO IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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