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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Austin Wayne Ward: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Gene Edward Grannan: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Dillon James Allen Clark: Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Jacob Drew Ingram: Causing serious bodily injury when operating a motor vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 5 Felony), Causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Level 5 Felony)

Janetta Mae Willett: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Robert S. Williams: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Sarah C. Folz: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Aaron Joseph Selk: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Zachary W. Butler: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Nikolas Andrew McElroy: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Keandric R. Givens: 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), Reckless driving (Class C misdemeanor)

Darlene Wills: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Brandon Michael Butts: Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony)

Nijel T. Ervin: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Taylor Marie Zenthofer: Assisting a criminal (Level 6 Felony), Failure to appear (Level 6 Felony)

Saben Micahel Johnson: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony)

Sean Clancy Christ: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Kyle Montez Anderson: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Stephen Allen Foster: Failure to register as a sex or violent offender (Level 5 Felony)

Christopher Dale Loyd: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Theft (Class A misdemeanor)

Andrew D. Scott: Theft (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Jeffrey Wayne Miles: Child solicitation (Level 5 Felony), Attempt Child Solicitation (Level 5 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Class A misdemeanor)

Zachariah R. Brown: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Airian M. Crow: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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https://www.vanderburghsheriff.com/jail-recent-booking-records.aspx

Former Celtics Player, Assistant Walter McCarty Placed On Leave By Evansville Amid Title IX Investigation

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McCarty Is In His Second Season As Evansville’s Head Coach
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“The University has received reports of unwelcome conduct by Coach McCarty since his arrival in March 2018. We have counseled him about his behavior. In the last two weeks, the University received a troubling report about Coach McCarty’s interactions with a member of the campus community. We have placed Coach McCarty on leave while that incident is being investigated. The University will make a fair and informed decision on Coach McCarty’s status based on the results of the investigation.’’

Former Celtics player and assistant coach Walter McCarty has been placed on administrative leave by the University of Evansville while it investigates possible improper conduct by the team’s second-year men’s basketball coach.

In a letter to the university community, Evansville president Christopher Pietruszkiewicz addressed possible Title IX violations committed by McCarty.

“The University has received reports of unwelcome conduct by Coach McCarty since his arrival in March 2018. We have counseled him about his behavior.

 

Marijuana Reform Bills Filed In House And Senate

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By Emily Ketterer
TheStatehouseFile.com

INDIANAPOLIS–Efforts to reform Indiana’s cannabis laws that some legislators called a “hot mess” have begun for the 2020 session.

Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, filed three bills as part of her marijuana reform package in the Senate. One bill would reverse a provision in Senate Enrolled Act 516 that made smokable cannabinoid (CBD) or hemp illegal, and another would create a single cannabis compliance commission to regulate the licensing of CBD products.

Sen. Karen Tallian, D-Ogden Dunes, during the 2019 legislative session. She is filing legislation in 2020 to reform the state’s marijuana and hemp laws. Photo by Erica Irish, TheStatehouseFile.com.

Tallian’s third bill in the reform package would decriminalize possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The second largest amount of arrests in Indiana come from marijuana possession with more than 22,000 possession arrests in 2018, Tallian said, based on what state prosecutors told her.

“Maybe we’re not putting people in jail in every county,” Tallian said. “But 22,000 arrests is a lot of court time, and a lot of these people will still end up with a criminal record.”

On the other side of the aisle in the House, Republican Rep. Jim Lucas of Seymour is also pushing for marijuana decriminalization with his new bill, and he said he “100%” supports Tallian’s reform efforts in the Senate.

Lucas said with Michigan recently legalizing recreational marijuana and Illinois soon to follow, Indiana needs to catch up to stop criminalizing Hoosiers who may use the drug legally out of state.

“That’s the hypocrisy of our policy right now,” Lucas said. “We have these outdated, senseless laws on the books that make a criminal out of an otherwise responsible adult for having small amounts of cannabis.”

Some areas in the state are already making similar efforts to decriminalize marijuana. Marion County prosecutors began dismissing small criminal marijuana cases in October, and Lucas said more of that will happen if there is not a statewide decriminalization law.

“We’re going to see pockets of resistance spring up because of our inability to even begin to address this issue,” Lucas said. “That’s on us. That’s on the state level and the governor’s office.”

Gov. Eric Holcomb has said he is against Indiana legalizing marijuana until the federal government does, so Lucas’ and Tallian’s decriminalization bills may have a hard time getting majority support, they said.

“We’ve seen the circus that is Washington right now,” Lucas said. “To base our state law on the federal government … I don’t agree with that.”

Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, during the 2019 legislative session. He supports a bill to reform Indiana’s marijuana laws. Photo by Emily Ketterer, TheStatehouseFile.com

Tallian’s decriminalization bill is already on the Senate Democrats’ 2020 priority list and she said if the legislation gets to the Senate floor, she believes there will be Republicans who will vote for it, too.

Democratic candidate for governor Sen. Eddie Melton of Gary said Indiana is far behind on decriminalization, and he plans to co-author Tallian’s bill. Melton has also stated during his campaign that he does support legalizing marijuana in Indiana.

“If you look at our criminal justice system and you see the amount of people being arrested for large and small quantities of marijuana, and now we have people financially benefiting from this industry across the country,” Melton said. “We need a more robust criminal justice reform.”

Also in Tallian’s marijuana reform package, is a bill to undo the law that made all smokable hemp illegal. CBD/hemp is part of the cannabis family but lack the high-inducing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) found in marijuana. CBD was made legal in 2018 and can be sold in the form of oil, candies and more.

Tallian called Indiana’s hemp laws “a mess,” saying making the smokable product illegal contradicted current law, since the smokable hemp flower is legal across the United States.

“SEA 516 made hemp a legal crop in Indiana but in the same stroke also made all hemp illegal if it can be smoked,” Tallian said in a release on Tuesday. “What does my bill do? It cleans up this mess.”

The argument against smokable hemp is that the product is too similar to marijuana in looks and smell. Police officers cannot tell the difference unless the product is sent to a lab for testing.

But a federal judge issued an injunction against the law after several CBD companies sued the state for its contents.

Lucas also called the hemp laws a “hot mess.” He defended keeping smokable hemp legal during the 2019 session but lost his amendment when the bill went back through the Senate before becoming law.

“We have people who build their businesses around it (hemp),” Lucas said. “The law makes them criminals and deprives them of their livelihood.”

In addition to this, Tallian said there needs to be one commission to regulate everything CBD-related.

A hemp advisory committee was created this year to provide advice to the state seed commissioner regarding hemp and CBD, but there isn’t anyone whose specific job is to regulate CBD licenses, labeling or to test the product for safety. The cannabis compliance commission would be modeled after tobacco and alcohol commissions, Tallian said.

Tallian said the state needs to overall look at bigger picture solutions for cannabis laws.

“Every single thing we have done has been reactive,” Tallian said. “They say, okay we’ll just make CBD legal. But when the topic comes up, I think some legislators are afraid of the topic.”

Emily Ketterer is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.

Military Retirement Income and/or Survivor’s Benefits Deduction Increase

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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law to allow a progressive increase in the Military Retirement Income and/or Survivor’s Benefits Deduction.

Eligible DOR customers can deduct up to $6,250 plus an additional 25% of their military retirement income or survivor’s benefits over $6,250 for the 2019 tax year. The amount increases over the next three years as shown below:

  • 2020 – $6,250 plus an additional 50% of eligible retirement/benefits received
  • 2021 – $6,250 plus an additional 75% of eligible retirement/benefits received
  • 2022 – 100% of eligible retirement/benefits received

Read more information on the Military Retirement Income and/or Survivor’s Benefits Deduction on our website or in the IT-40 instruction book and 2019 tax year forms.

UE Now Guarantees $24,000 Scholarship for Students Who Complete the EVSC Medical Professions Academy

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The University of Evansville and the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation’s Medical Professions Academy (MPA) have enhanced their partnership to provide scholarships to MPA students, as well as integrate UE faculty and resources into the MPA program. The partnership also will also help increase the pool of qualified medical professionals in the area.

Through the partnership, students who successfully complete the MPA program and who are admitted to UE will be offered a minimum of $24,000 in annual scholarships with the possibility of more depending on academic credentials. In addition, UE will provide faculty and resources that will help enhance the learning opportunities students receive through the program.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with the University of Evansville with this increased scholarship,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman, MPA, and Central High School principal. “This is such an exciting opportunity for us and our students, who will greatly benefit by not only gaining valuable knowledge, skills, and experiences but also through securing a way to help pay for their post-secondary education. With this partnership, we have the opportunity to make MPA an even better program, and provide more options for our graduates.”

The EVSC created the Medical Professions Academy, housed at Central High School, for high school students interested in pursuing careers in science, health care, and medicine. An integrated science, English, and technology curriculum, paired with hands-on learning and relevant internships and shadowing experiences, prepares students for post-secondary science, medical, and health profession majors. They take courses at both their home high school and also at Central where the MPA courses are offered. Students complete AP courses in the sciences, English language, and psychology and also participate in experiential opportunities at St. Vincent and Deaconess. There are currently 254 students in the 4-year program.

“Students who have completed the EVSC’s MPA program are a step ahead,” said Kenton Hargis, director of Admission at UE. “We are excited to partner with such outstanding students and start them on the journey down one of our many health profession career paths.”

Health profession programs at UE include athletic training, clinical laboratory science, exercise science, health service administration, music therapy, neuroscience, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, and public health. Additionally, UE offers a baccalaureate to the doctor of medicine program for Indiana residents and beginning in 2021 will offer the Nurse Anesthesia Program (pending accreditation approval).

Direct entry programs are also available for high school seniors in the athletic training, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs. Pre-professional programs at UE include science, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant science, pre-optometry, and pre-veterinary studies.

“Many of our undergraduate programs can be used as a pre-professional foundation to apply to University of Evansville graduate health programs or those offered elsewhere,” said Mary Kessler, UE’s dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences. “In fact, many students who graduate with an undergraduate degree from UE go on to professional health programs and are now working as physical therapists, physician assistants, physicians, optometrists, podiatrists, athletic trainers, or physical therapist assistants.”

Additionally, the state-of-the-art Stone Family Center for Health Sciences in downtown Evansville is now home to UE’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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HAMRICK TOWING EXPANDING AND HAS SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS

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HAMRICK TOWING EXPANDING AND HAS SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS

Hamrick Towing is expanding and has immediate openings for several positions.

According to the firms President John Hamrick said “there are several full-time positions that he needs to fill right away.

Mr. Hamrick also stated that these positions offer paid vacations and holidays. Performance bonuses are offered to those who excel in the workplace.  Also, the hourly pay is very competitive. An Equal Opportunity employer.

The Following List Of Full-Time Positions Are Posted Below:

1) Five (5) Tow Truck drivers

2) Paint and Bodyman

3) Welder

4) Dispatcher

5) Diesel Mechanic

Finally, Mr. Hamrick said; “that the workplace environment is employee-friendly with a downhome attitude.”

Interested applicants need to immediately apply in person at Hamrick Towing located at 1277 Maxwell Avenue from thee hours 10;00 to noon Monday through Friday. No phone calls, please.

New Law and Technology Affects Corporate Tax Returns

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For tax years ending after Dec. 31, 2019, S Corporations and partnerships that issue 25 or more Schedule IN-K1s to shareholders or partners are required by law to electronically submit information to DOR.

Schedule IN-K1s can be submitted when filing Form IT-20S or Form IT-65 tax returns through Modernized e-File (MeF) using certified electronic filing products.

DOR is in the process of certifying multiple participating IT-20, IT-20S and IT-65 application vendors. Visit DOR’s Corporate Electronic Filing webpage for more information and a list of approved software.

INTIME, DOR’s new online e-service portal for customers, allows electronic payments of corporate returns including:

  • IT-20, Indiana Corporate Adjusted Gross Income Tax
  • IT-20S, S Corporation Income Tax
  • IT-65, Indiana Partnership
  • FIT-20, Financial Institution
  • URT-1, Utility Receipts Tax

And allows electronic filing of corporate returns including:

  • NP-20 Nonprofit Organization’s Annual Report
  • FIT-20 Financial Institution Tax Return

If you have questions regarding a corporate tax return, you may call (317) 232-0129, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., EST. For questions regarding electronic filing on INTIME, select option 1.

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