 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Christopher D. Courtney: Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)
Brittany Dawn Davis: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
April Gail Lambert: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Christopher Scott Poodry: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony)
Alec Michael Martin: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Shaundae Alexander Winters: Criminal recklessness (Level 6 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Anthony Lamar Fox Jr.: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman (Level 5 Felony)
Emmanuel Dwayne Branch:Â Attempt Sexual battery (Level 6 Felony)
Luther Banks Adams IV: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Benjamin Joseph Cruce: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Blake Isaac Meeker: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Zachary James Ramsey: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Bryan Ecklas Harper: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)
Tikemia Lashawnda Johnson: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Darin Barnnet Davis: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Shanda Gale Gregory: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor)
Amanda Nichole Brown: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)
Brian Keith Willoughby: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony)
Luther Paul Hanaway: Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class A misdemeanor)
Jeremy Lee Russ: Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class A misdemeanor)
Anthony Dewayne Milan Jr.: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)
Anthony Wayne Allbritton: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)
Jamie L. Harvey: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Stephanie Dawn May: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Derek Reginald Singleton: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
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Governor Eric J. Holcomb today took these actions to protect Hoosiers, properties and businesses as the result of two nights of violence, following peaceful protests in Indiana.
The Governor:
“At my order, the Indiana National Guard stands ready to assist local communities in need to protect the public and property, and I am deploying Guard members to protect state property beginning today,†said Gov. Holcomb. “Organized protests have taken place across the state without incident but the events that have followed, particularly in Indianapolis, have devastated businesses, defaced public monuments that are centuries old, and resulted in loss of life.â€
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 397 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 34,574 the total number of Indiana residents known to have the novel coronavirus following corrections to the previous day’s total.
Intensive care unit and ventilator capacity remain steady. As of today, nearly 40 percent of ICU beds and nearly 84 percent of ventilators are available.
A total of 1,967 Hoosiers are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, an increase of 9 over the previous day. Another 167 probable deaths have been reported based on clinical diagnoses in patients for whom no positive test is on record, following a correction to the previous day’s total. Deaths are reported based on when data are received by ISDH and occurred over multiple days.
To date, 261,546 tests have been reported to ISDH, up from 256,395 on Saturday.
Hoosiers who have symptoms of COVID-19 and those who have been exposed and need a test to return to work are encouraged to visit a state-sponsored testing site for free testing. Individuals without symptoms who are at high risk because they are over age 65, have diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or another underlying condition, as well as those who are pregnant, live with a high-risk individual or are a member of a minority population that is at greater risk for severe illness, also are encouraged to get tested.
To find testing locations, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link. More than 200 locations are available around the state.
Man Taken Into Custody After Firing One Shot At EPD Officers
At approximately 5:44 pm on today’s date. EPD officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Lodge Ave. (Woodland Park Apts) in reference to a person with a gun. Officers were given a description of a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a white tank top and black shorts with a pistol in his back pocket and at times taking it out of his pocket and waving it around. The 911 caller identified the man as Andrew Barnett (28). Barnett has law enforcement alerts that he is a parole registered offender for attempted armed burglary and intimidation.
Officers arrived at the at 5:50 pm and located a subject matching the description of Barnett and attempted to make contact. Barnett fled officers as soon as officers attempted that contact.
At approximately 5:55 officers advised that they were in a foot pursuit with Barnett. Barnett fled officers for a short distance before one officer deployed his taser and was unsuccessful. The officer then attempted a second deployment of his taser that hit the arm of Barnett. Barnett was able to overcome the taser deployment and grab a revolver firearm from his waistband. Barnett turned around and before falling to the ground from the effects of the taser.
Barnett was then taken into custody with any further force beyond the successful taser deployment.
Governor Eric J. Holcomb offered the following statement.
“Hoosiers have long been people who find solutions to the challenges we face, whether it be in response to a pandemic or to an injustice like the world witnessed so tragically inflicted upon Mr. George Floyd in Minnesota.
 “As I stated yesterday, injuring the innocent in response to an injustice is counterproductive. I’ve asked the Indiana State Police to fully support and make resources available to local communities across our state to ensure our citizens and their property remain safe.
 “In the days ahead, peaceful assembly and clear voices will be important if we are to make progress. Violence and vandalism will set us back in our shared desire to resolve differences. Let us again, each of us, be part of the solution.â€
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 30, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday said, as the state continues to address the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), outside groups are poised to create violence against peaceful demonstrators and law enforcement, in the demonstrations related to the death of Breonna Taylor.
This morning, the Governor issued a video message and signed a letter to deploy approximately 350 Kentucky National Guardsmen to help provide safety and protection to the citizens of Louisville.
In his message, the Governor said Breonna Taylor’s death was tragic and that he can never understand the depths of feelings many Kentuckians are experiencing, but he pledged to listen and do everything he could move forward.
He added that the demonstrations started out peacefully, but especially last night, outside groups moved in and are trying to create violence and harm to everybody who is on the streets.
“We can’t let our streets turn violent,†the Governor said. “Breonna’s sister, Juniyah, has stated violence would disrespect her family’s wishes.â€
Case information
As of 4 p.m. May 30, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 9,704 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 247 of which were newly confirmed Saturday.
Friday’s cases were up a fair amount, the Governor said, “We have been reviewing the data from yesterday, and nearly half of the new cases were from long-term care, accounting for more than 37%, and another 9% of cases were from congregate care settings, mainly the federal prison in Lexington.â€
He added, “We are reviewing today’s data to see if the pattern is continuing, which is largely a result of our expansive testing initiative in long-term care facilities.â€
The Governor also said more than 65,800 tests were reported this week, which to date is believed to be the most in one week. That includes 62,862 PCR and 2,994 serology tests.
Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear reported 13 new deaths Saturday, raising the total to 431 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
The deaths reported Saturday to include 64-, 66- and 94-year-old men from Jefferson County; 86-, 93-, 67-, 84- and 90-year-old women from Jefferson County; a 72-year-old man from Nelson County; an 88-year-old woman from Gallatin County; an 81-year-old man from Metcalfe County; a 69-year-old man from Taylor County and a 70-year-old man from Hopkins County.
The Governor reminded Kentuckians to light their homes, places of business, and places of worship green for compassion.
“In light of the events of the last couple days, compassion is something we need to have on full display,†Gov. Beshear said.
At least 3,232 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus. For additional information, including up-to-date lists of positive cases and deaths, as well as breakdowns of coronavirus infections by county, race, and ethnicity, click here.
More information
Read about other key updates, actions, and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at tinyurl.com/kygovespanol (Spanish) and tinyurl.com/kygovtranslations (more than 20 additional languages).
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CIVIC CENTER PROTESTERS ARRESTED FOR UNLAWFUL CONDUCT
At 12:00 p.m. today a peaceful gathering was assembled at the Four Freedoms Monument. Around 1:30 p.m. the gathering marched to the front of the Civic Center. At its height, there were approximately 300 protesters in the area.
 The Evansville Police Department was on scene standing in front of the Civic Center to observe the crowd and to allow the peaceful protest to continue.
 The protest was still in progress until around 5:15 p.m. when one of the protesters crossed through the police line in an attempt to provoke officers. After one of the protesters crossed the line, a second protester crossed the line as well. At that point, things were being thrown at officers and one of the police horses was struck in the face. During one of the arrests, another officer was struck as well.
 In all, one juvenile and three adults were arrested. Some of the charges include battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, as well as other charges.
Around 5:26 p.m. the protest was deemed to be unlawful because of the assaults on law enforcement. The order was then given by a commanding officer for the crowd to disperse. The crowd was given a specified amount of time to leave the area. After several minutes, the crowd left the area of the Civic Center.
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