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Shooting On 1700 Block Of Judson Street, Evansville

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 On June 25, 2021, around 11:00 a.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a victim who had been shot. Officers and Investigators arrived at the hospital and discovered that two victims were being treated with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Initially, investigators believed that both victims had been shot in the area of the 1700 block of Judson St. One victim was a juvenile and the other was an adult. Both victims were inside of a vehicle when the shots were fired. 

After further medical examination, it was determined that only the juvenile victim was struck by a bullet and the adult victim’s injuries were not caused by a bullet. A person of interest has been detained. This is still an active investigation. 

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

Otters power their way to 11-6 win

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The Evansville Otters powered their way to a series victory over the Joliet Slammers in a Thursday night rubber match, winning by a final score of 11-6.

 

The Otters opened the scoring with a six-run inning in the top of the third. After Christopher Pujols led off the inning with a base hit, Miles Gordon and Andy DeJesus followed with back-to-back bunt singles to load the bases with nobody out.

 

J.R. Davis then took four balls to walk home the game’s first run, facing Slammers starter Adam Zuk.

 

Riley Krane next stepped to the plate, and delivered a two-run single, collecting his club-leading 26th and 27th RBIs of the season.

 

Elijah MacNamee followed Krane’s hit with a three-run round-tripper, his second of the season, that capped off the Otters’ scoring in the inning and gave Evansville a 6-0 lead.

 

The Otters added another run in the following inning, when Dakota Phillips drove in his first run of the day with a two-out single that scored Davis. The tally pushed Evansville’s lead to seven.

 

Evansville finished off their scoring for the evening in the top of the sixth, when Phillips clubbed a grand slam to left field, collecting his second, third, fourth, and fifth RBIs of the game. The Otters then led 11-0.

 

Left-hander Braden Scott dominated in his professional debut, throwing seven scoreless innings of two-hit ball, while notching ten strikeouts en route to his first professional winning decision.

 

To begin the bottom of the eighth, Scott was lifted for Reid Bukowski, who struggled with his command, issuing four free passes between two walks and hitting two batters. Bukowski also allowed two hits and was relieved by Abraham Almonte, who came on in a bases-loaded jam with only one out.

 

Almonte would get the final two outs, but six runs — all charged to Bukowski — would score in the inning, bringing the Slammers to within five. The score was then 11-6.

Tyler Spring came on out of the bullpen to wrap up the ballgame and pitch a scoreless ninth, striking out two before sending the Otters to their 19th win of the season.

 

Braden Scott earned the first win of his professional career, while Adam Zuk took the loss.

 

The Otters will conclude their six-game road trip with a three-game weekend series in Marion, Illinois, as they take on the Southern Illinois Miners at Rent One Park.

 

The series opens Friday night with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch. Fans can catch an audio broadcast on the Evansville Otters YouTube channel with a 6:50 p.m. pregame show

Senator Braun’s Growing Climate Solutions Act is a Win for Indiana Farmers 

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Senator Braun’s Growing Climate Solutions Act is a Win for Indiana Farmers 

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act, legislation that will help farmers, ranchers, and foresters understand and access carbon markets, helping the environment and boosting farm income at the same time.

More than 175 organizations and companies from across food, agriculture, forestry and conservation, including the Indiana Farm Bureau and the Indiana Corn and Soybean Alliance support the Growing Climate Solutions Act. A full list of supporters is available by clicking here.

The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), joined by U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Boozman (R-AR), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and co-sponsored by more than half the Senate, helps producers to generate and sell carbon credits by setting up a third-party certification process through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill also creates an online resource for farmers looking to connect with those experts and get more information and establishes an Advisory Council to provide input to USDA and ensure the program remains effective and works for farmers.

“Farmers have always led the way on protecting our environment, and the Growing Climate Solutions Act helps them get paid for their sustainable practices through voluntary carbon credit markets,” said Senator Braun. “Hoosiers want real-world solutions, and Growing Climate Solutions is a bipartisan, common-sense, pro-jobs win that farmers, industry leaders, and conservationists can all support – all without growing the government or adding to our deficit.”

Graduation Open House Honors Teens In Foster Care

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28 high school seniors celebrated at the annual event

Twenty-eight high school foster youth celebrated their high school graduation with a special open house Tuesday.

The annual event honors teens in foster care as they reach this life milestone despite the challenges placed in front of them. The central Indiana graduates applied to participate in the program hosted jointly by the Indianapolis Colts, Cargo Services Inc. and Children’s Bureau Inc.

After last year’s event was held virtually, this year’s celebration brought the graduates to The Bullseye Event Center in Indianapolis, where they received special gifts and enjoyed dinner among friends and family. The graduates received well-wishes via video from Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb and DCS Director Terry Stigdon, and in person from Children’s Bureau CEO Tina Cloer, former foster youth Legend West – a graduate of the inaugural event – and Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard and his wife, Kristin, who fostered two children they went on to adopt. Steve Fugate, co-owner and CFO of Cargo Services Inc., was the event’s emcee.

“The challenges the Class of ’21 has overcome have been monumental,” Holcomb said via his video message. “You’ve seen most of your senior year unfold on a screen or in a socially distanced classroom with everyone wearing masks. The pandemic challenged us absolutely in unprecedented ways, so this year, I think earning the title ‘graduate’ takes on an even more extra special meaning.”

When the program launched in 2016, it celebrated just five graduates. It has grown steadily each year, with 2021 representing the largest class yet. Most of the graduates plan to attend college to continue their education. Others will enter the workforce or head to the military.

“You’ve achieved something special, and you deserve to celebrate,” Stigdon told the graduates in her video, “but this is not the end. Wherever you’re headed next, take the strength and knowledge you’ve gained through your personal experiences and keep moving forward. I look forward to hearing about the positive paths you’ll lead as you take the next steps in your lives.

“People will be able to look at you and see someone who has overcome incredible obstacles and sometimes overwhelming odds.”

DCS’ support of older youth doesn’t end at graduation, Stigdon added. Teens aging out of foster care are eligible for older youth services, including financial assistance, resources and mentoring, to ease their transition to adulthood.

Those honored were:

  • Alex Alvey – Damar Charter Academy
  • August Banister – Beech Grove High School
  • Lamarre Bibb – Excel Center
  • Alexander Bohman – North Central High School
  • Anastasia Busch – Mount Vernon High School
  • Dawnyae Cottrell – Ben Davis High School
  • Britany Cruz – Ben Davis High School
  • Maria Davis – New Palestine High School
  • Isaiah Douglas – Hamilton Southeastern High School
  • Beth Estep – Fishers High School
  • Dominic Frazier – Damar Charter Academy
  • Daveion Greer – James E. Davis High School
  • Kenneth Harrison – Liberty Christian High School
  • Alexis Hatfield – Lawrence Central High School
  • Scott Hudson – Carmel High School
  • Ethan Mosbey – Franklin High School
  • Mang Niang – Beech Grove High School
  • Blake Pruett – Jay County School
  • Giomar Pujols – Excel Center
  • Alex Robertson – North Putnam High School
  • Stormy Sanders – Southeast Community Services
  • M’Kya Scruggs – Muncie Central High School
  • Ayden Soult – Whiteland High School
  • Jeremy Spencer – Arsenal Technical High School
  • Kayley Thomas – Ben Davis High School
  • Justin Walker-Baden – Excel Center
  • Donnell Webster – Central Nine Career Center
  • Lal Zel – Perry Meridian High School

Photos and videos available upon request.

 

 Detectives Of The Month Are Jackie Lowe and Jeff Hands. 

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Detectives Jackie Lowe and Jeff Hands have been selected for Detectives of the Month for May 2021 for their tireless efforts in a murder investigation and the subsequent conviction of a suspect in the crime. 

On January 25th, 2019, Detectives Lowe and Hands were assigned to investigate the murder of a man who had been shot in the 2300 block of Frisse Avenue. This was a complex case that was solved through time-intensive work using technology, good interviewing skills, and coordinating efforts with detectives from outside agencies. Their work resulted in the arrest of Justin Brewer and they were able to recover the murder weapon that had been thrown into Pigeon Creek shortly after the crime. 

The murder trial began on May 17th,2021, and throughout the week, they were both asked by prosecuting attorneys to do additional work to strengthen the case. Many hours of work and attention to detail resulted in a guilty verdict for murder and other enhancement charges.

These detectives are both examples of what can result from teamwork and good investigative skills.

*Congratulations on a job well done!!

 

 

HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS

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EPD Officers of the Month

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 *Officers of the Month for May 2021 are Officers Dylan Barnes and Quinton Keil. 

Officers Barnes and Keil have been selected as Patrol Officers of the Month for May 2021 for their diligence and commitment to their duty. 

On May 21, 2021, these two officers noted information from a BOL that a highly dangerous subject from California was wanted for attempted murder after shooting six people in California. The BOL indicated that the suspect was a convicted violent felon and was armed. It was reported that he claimed he would shoot it out with officers in order to not go back to prison. 

The BOL indicted that the suspect was believed to be at a specific address in Evansville and provided his vehicle information. Officers Barnes and Keil took the initiative to set up surveillance at the reported address and after a while, they observed the suspect getting into the vehicle. These officers formulated a plan to initiate a high-risk car stop. They coordinated their plan with a K9 Unit and other patrol units. 

These officers’ initiative, forethought, and planning resulted in a dangerous felon being taken into custody without incident. Their teamwork, skills, and commitment to their duties were recognized by their chain of command. 

*Congratulations on a job well done!! 

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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