“Right Jab And Middle Jab And Left Jab†September 17. 2020
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 so1
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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AG Curtis Hill: Warrant for alleged animal abuser Timothy Stark’s arrest was no surprise
Attorney General Curtis Hill believes alleged animal abuser Timothy Stark, director of Wildlife in Need (WIN), got the result he wanted Wednesday afternoon when a judge found him in contempt of court. A warrant has now been issued for Stark’s arrest.
“Tim Stark has sought to hamper the wheels of justice at every step of the way,†Attorney General Hill said. “The court has shown extraordinary tolerance of his antics, but today it wisely decided that enough was enough in terms of Stark’s continuous attempts to thwart the judicial process.â€
Attorney General Hill and his staff have been working this month with Indianapolis Zoo officials and law enforcement to ensure that more than 150 animals are removed from WIN’s Southern Indiana properties. On Sept. 10, the Marion Superior Court appointed the Indianapolis Zoological Society as receiver of the animals and tasked the organization with placing the animals pending a final ruling in the case.
On Monday, the Attorney General filed an emergency motion asking a court to issue a judgment against Stark for allegedly removing and/or concealing animals from authorities. Â The court gave Stark until 4 p.m. Tuesday to tell authorities the location of all missing animals. Stark did not comply.
“Stark is the party who has had access and custody of the missing animals at times during which they have gone missing,†the court observed in its Wednesday order.
WIN’s directors have claimed over the years to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife before returning animals to their native habitats. In reality, Attorney General Hill said, the nonprofit organization has a history of allegations of animal abuse, including failure to provide basic necessities to animals and forcing them to live in deplorable conditions. Many of WIN’s animals have been exotic species native to other countries.
Further, contrary to its stated purpose as a nonprofit corporation, WIN allegedly has misapplied assets purportedly collected for animal care by allowing Stark to misapply WIN’s money and assets for his personal uses.
Attorney General Hill sued WIN in February over Stark’s misrepresentations of WIN’s activities. That lawsuit remains pending.
Spark Some Medieval Magic!
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATES STATEWIDE COVID-19 CASE COUNTS
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Man Crashes Stolen Motorcycle while Fleeing from Sheriff’s Office
An Evansville man is in jail after crashing a stolen motorcycle while fleeing from the Sheriff’s Office.
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12:21AM a Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a motorcycle traveling north on North Green River Road. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the operator stopped and had his female passenger dismount. The operator, later identified as Mr. Christopher Bradley Hall, then fled at high speed.
Hall failed to negotiate a turn on Millersburg Road and struck a curb, laying the motorcycle down. Hall rolled about ten feet from the motorcycle and landed in a grassy area. The deputy checked on Hall, who gave a false name. Hall sustained a laceration to the back of his head and road rash to the right side of his body. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
A registration check revealed the motorcycle to be stolen. A records search revealed that Hall had a suspended driver’s license and was wanted on felony charges in both Gibson County and Warrick County.
A search of Hall’s belongings revealed nearly 3 grams of methamphetamine and a small amount of fentanyl.
Hall was later released from the hospital and booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail.
ARRESTED:
Christopher Bradley Hall (pictured above), 48, of Evansville. Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, False Reporting, Reckless Driving, Driving with a Suspended License
Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Gov. Holcomb to Provide Updates in the Fight Against COVID-19
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health and other state leaders will host a virtual media briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana.
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
State Health Commissioner Kristina Box, M.D., FACOG
Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, September 16
The livestream will become active approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Prior to the scheduled start time, the livestream will display the state seal and the current date and time. An on-camera alert will be given two minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The livestream will also be simulcast on Governor Holcomb’s social media pages, found at the following links:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/govholcomb/live
YouTube: https://youtube.com/govholcomb
