VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Mark Allen Brothers: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)
Demarco Allen Jones: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)
Joe David Outlaw Jr.: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Cameron Tyrone Williams: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Diana Elizabeth Ellmers: Attempted murder (Level 1 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)
Cade Christopher Kirk: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)
“Left Jab†and “Middle Jab†and “Right Jab†October 16, 2020
“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jabâ€Â was created because we have a couple of commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE†or “Readers Forumâ€Â columns concerning National or International issues.
The majority of our “IS IT TRUE†columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give our more opinionated readers exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and Middle Jab and RIGHT JAB† column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB†AND “MIDDLE JAB†AND “RIGHT JABâ€Â several times a week.  Oh, “LEFT JAB†is a liberal view, “MIDDLE JAB†is the libertarian view and the “RIGHT JAB is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments in this column is free to do so.
Adopt A Pet
Gaia is a 1-year-old female cattle dog mix. She was transferred to VHS from Evansville Animal Care & Control when VHS had available kennel space. She’s about a year old and loves to give hugs! Gaia’s adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Get details at www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!
AG Curtis Hill: 1 week until the 11th annual Drug Abuse Symposium
With one week until the 11th annual Drug Abuse Symposium, Attorney General Curtis Hill is encouraging anyone interested in attending to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stringent measures are being taken to protect the health and safety of in-person attendees. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, there is also a limited number of in-person tickets for sale.
For those who do not wish to attend in person, a virtual option is being offered for the first time. Click here to purchase in-person tickets, and here to purchase virtual tickets.
“COVID-19 is a contagious and sometimes deadly virus, and we have taken actions to ensure that our in-person guests have a safe and comfortable learning environment,†Attorney General Hill said. “This pandemic will not prevent us from providing comprehensive education about how the drug crisis is impacting Indiana. I look forward to spending next week’s event with all of you.â€
At the 11th annual Drug Abuse Symposium, attendees will hear from law enforcement, treatment providers, faith leaders, government officials and others involved in our fight against drugs. Their presentations will cover marijuana legalization, the methamphetamine crisis, how law enforcement officers handle suspected drug overdoses and more than a dozen additional topics. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Grammy-nominated bluegrass musician Jamie Johnson are the symposium’s keynote speakers.
All of the symposium’s scheduled speakers share these common goals: limiting the negative consequences of drugs in the United States and saving lives.
“Drug addiction and misuse continue to ravage Indiana. More than 1,000 Hoosiers died of opioid overdoses alone in 2018. The need to educate people about the negative consequences of drugs in our state has never been greater,†Attorney General Hill said.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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Gov. Holcomb Tests Negative for COVID-19
Governor Eric J. Holcomb has tested negative for COVID-19.
The Governor was tested out of an abundance of caution after learning that State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday after spending time with her grandson and daughter, who also tested positive. Dr. Box will quarantine for 14 days.
Dr. Lindsay Weaver, Chief Medical Officer for the Indiana State Department of Health, several members of the Governor’s Office, and several members of the state department of health were also tested out of an abundance of caution.
The Governor, Dr. Weaver, and staff members received both an Abbott rapid test and a nasopharyngeal PCR test, and all had negative results on both.
According to Dr. Box and Dr. Weaver, the Governor and staff members did not meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of close contact as they were socially distanced and wore masks during their interactions with Dr. Box.
“Janet and I are wishing Dr. Box and her family a speedy recovery,†Gov. Holcomb said. “The coronavirus does not discriminate, and this further highlights the importance of wearing masks and social distancing.â€
Dr. Box and Dr. Weaver have advised Gov. Holcomb that he can resume his normal schedule with vigilance about masking and social distancing.
Final Day for Census Response
Today is the final day to respond to the 2020 Census.
Internet and phone response will be available for Evansville residents through 4:59 a.m. (CDT) on October 16, 2020.
Paper responses must be postmarked by October 15, 2020.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke thanked the Complete Count Committee (CCC) this morning.
“We appreciate the CCC for serving as local champions of the 2020 count,†said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “They played a vital role in raising awareness and encouraging all residents to respond to the census.â€
