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Holiday Patrols Target Impaired and Dangerous Drivers
Holiday Patrols Target Impaired and Dangerous Drivers
Indiana State Police will be increasing patrols during this upcoming holiday season, as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving.
Starting this week until Jan. 1, troopers will be on high alert for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Law enforcement will also be watching for seat belt violations and other forms of dangerous driving.
The extra patrols are part of the Safe Family Travel campaign aimed at reducing crashes and traffic fatalities around the holidays. The high-visibility patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
Every year, more than 10,000 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S. That’s approximately one person every 52 minutes. While driving under the influence is a daily concern, it’s more prevalent around certain holidays, with Christmas and New Year’s among the deadliest.
Last December, 73 people lost their lives in fatal collisions in Indiana. Of those, 11 involved a drunk driver, according to ICJI.
The Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help to keep Indiana roads safe this holiday season by designating a sober driver or using a ride service, public transportation, or taxi if alcohol is consumed. Motorists are also encouraged to wear a seat belt, slow down, put down the cell phone and to make sure kids are properly buckled up.
Motorists can report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.
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OLIVIA HUGGLER, TRENTON GIBSON AND MALE VICTIM DIES FROM GUN SHOT WOUND
Olivia Huggler, age 18, of Evansville. Â Olivia Huggler Dies From Gun Shot Wound
The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office and the Evansville Police Department are investigating the death of Olivia Huggler, age 18, of Evansville.  Olivia Huggler died at Deaconess Midtown Hospital on 12-15-2021 at 17:37. She had been taken there on 12-14-2021 after having suffered a gunshot wound at her home on Kirkwood  Drive in Evansville. The death has been ruled a homicide. The Evansville Police Department can provide updates on the investigation.
Trenton Gibson, Age 18, Of Evansville. Trenton Gibson Dies From Gun Shot Wound
The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office and the Evansville Police Department are investigating the death of Trenton Gibson, age 18, of Evansville. Trenton Gibson died at Deaconess Hospital after having been taken therefrom Cross St. by ambulance shortly before his death. An autopsy determined that Trenton Gibson died from a gunshot wound to the torso. The death has been ruled a homicide.  The Evansville Police Department can provide updates on the investigation
Shooting/Murder Investigation 600 block of Cross St.
SUMMARY
On 12/14/2021, around 3:50 a.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Cross St. for a male down on the ground who was unconscious and slowly breathing. The caller initially thought it was an overdose and said the male had an abrasion on his head. The caller did report hearing a gunshot in the area.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located the male victim and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The male passed away at the hospital a short time later.
It was determined by medical staff that the male victim had a gunshot wound. The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office ruled this death as a homicide and has released the name of the victim. There is no suspect information at this time. This investigation is still active.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact Adult Investigation Unit at (812) 436-7979.
UPDATE : Shooting 800 blk of Kirkwood Dr.
On December 15th, 18-year-old, Daniel Lawrence Alvey, was arrested for 3 Counts of Attempted Murder in reference to the shooting that occurred yesterday in the 800 block of Kirkwood Dr. Through their investigation, detectives learned that Alvey was hired by Samuel Huggler to kill one of the victims on Kirkwood Dr.
Around 5:00 p.m., 25-year-old Samuel Huggler was arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Both Huggler and Alvey have been booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.
At this time, at least two of the three victims are being treated for life- threatening injuries. There will be more updated information given as more details become available.
On December 14th, around 5:45 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Kirkwood Dr. for shots fired. The caller reported hearing 3 shots and said someone had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located three victims who had been shot. All three victims were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. None of the victims were juveniles.
The suspect had his face covered and approached the victims at their residence. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived. Little information has been provided about the suspect at this time. The investigation is still active. Detectives are asking that if anyone has information regarding this incident to please contact the Evansville Police Adult Investigations Unit at (812) 436-7979.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the E
Gov. Holcomb Awards $500 Million To Indiana READI Regions In Uniquely Innovative, Nationally Recognized Program
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors approved plans today to award $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties. This competitive process considered applications for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). The total requests tripled the allocated $500 million READI budget, as submissions from the 17 regions amounted to more than $1.5 billion in demand and detailed nearly 800 projects and programs with a potential investment of $15.2 billion. “The seventeen regions submitted innovative, creative and visionary projects that will result in a positive economic impact on Indiana’s future,†said Gov. Holcomb. “It took immense collaboration between communities as they put aside their own visions and worked together to present the best plan for the region. These plans will shape Indiana for generations to come and bring value to our state like nothing we’ve witnessed before. I want to thank the general assembly for having the courage and leadership to prioritize this initiative.â€
The READI review committee, an external seven-member citizen committee, reviewed and scored the plans based on the established guidelines and against other relevant data, including historical population trends. All 17 regions presented to the external review committee, allowing each region to present an overview of its plan to distill its vision, goals and strategies to positively impact the area’s quality of place, innovation, entrepreneurship, talent attraction and workforce development. Following the evaluation, the READI review committee members proposed funding recommendations to the IEDC Board of Directors.
“Congratulations to the seventeen regional recipients who worked so hard for their communities. We’ve been impressed by their hard work and commitment to positively impacting the state†said Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers. “Thank you also to the citizen-members of the external review committee for their diligent work in meticulously reviewing thousands of pages of proposals. This bold initiative sets the national standard for regional development and advancement and will build even more momentum as Indiana continues to lead.â€
The regional revelopment plans included housing, trails, broadband, childcare and wellness initiatives, workforce development programs, and telling Indiana’s story to the world. The plans enumerated a nearly 10:1 capitalization leverage ratio from private and public sources as compared to state investment.
The regions, with the counties the region represents, and its specific award are:
- 180 Alliance – awarded $20 million
Boone, Hendricks, Johnson, Putnam, Montgomery, Morgan
- 70-40 Mt. Comfort Corridor – awarded $5 million
Hancock
- Accelerate Rural Indiana – awarded $20 million
Shelby, Rush, Decatur
- East Central Indiana Regional Partnership – awarded $15 million
Blackford, Fayette, Muncie-Delaware, Jay, Henry, Randolph, Wayne, Grant
- Greater Lafayette – awarded $30 million
Tippecanoe, Fountain, Warren, Benton, White, Carroll - Indiana First – awarded $15 million
Harrison, Knox, Perry, Pike, Spencer - Indiana Uplands – awarded $30 million
Brown, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Owen, Washington - North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council – awarded $30 million
Fulton, Cass, Miami, Howard, Tipton, Clinton - Northeast Indiana, led by the Northeast Indiana RDA – awarded $50 million
Lagrange, Steuben, Noble, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams - Northwest Indiana, led by the Northwest Indiana Forum – awarded $50 million
Lake, Porter, Laporte, Starke, Pulaksi, Jasper, Newton - Our Southern Indiana RDA – awarded $50 million
Washington, Floyd, Scott, Jefferson, Clark - South Bend-Elkhart RDA– awarded $50 million
Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall - South Central Indiana Talent Region – awarded $30 million
Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings - Southeast Indiana READI – awarded $15 million
Dearborn, Union, Franklin, Ripley, Ohio, Switzerland - Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority – awarded $50 million
Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Posey - Wabash River Regional Development Authority – awarded $20 million
Clay, Knox, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo - White River Regional Opportunity Initiative – awarded $20 million
Hamilton, Marion, Madison, City of Zionsville, City of McCordsville
The IEDC will begin to execute grant agreements with regions while providing training and guidance on federal requirements. Regional leadership will collaborate with the IEDC to prioritize projects and maximize investment.
Launched by Gov. Holcomb and led by the IEDC, READI builds on the framework and successes of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative and the 21st Century Talent Initiative, encouraging regional collaboration and data-driven, long-term planning that, when implemented, will attract and retain talent in Indiana. The $500 million READI fund was passed by legislation during the 2021 session.