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When Should You Stop For A School Bus? by Wendy McNamara |
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Now that children are returning to school, all motorists must pay attention and stop for school buses.
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When a bus is stopped with its flashing red lights activated and its stop arm extended, drivers are required to stop when approaching it from any direction. If motorists are on a highway that is divided by a barrier or unpaved area, they are required to stop if they are traveling in the same direction as the school bus. If there is no barrier, all lanes in all directions must stop.
While most drivers follow these traffic laws, there are some who are either unaware or disregard the law completely. In fact, Hoosier bus drivers report an average of more than 2,500 stop-arm violations each day. I supported a new law to keep students safe and hold motorists accountable when they disregard a school bus stop-arm. Through this law, the penalty for injuring or killing someone as a result of recklessly passing a school bus has been increased, which could potentially mean larger fines and longer jail sentences for violators. A court can also suspend a violator’s driver’s license for up to a year. |
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When Should You Stop For A School Bus?
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
EVANSVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 26, 2019
4:00 p.m. Room 307, Civic Center Complex
- EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- An executive session and a closed hearing will be held prior to the open session.
- The executive session and hearing are closed as provided by:
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5): To receive information about and interview prospective employees.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(6)(A): With respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction to receive information concerning the individual’s alleged misconduct.
- I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9): To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees. This subdivision does not apply to a discussion of the salary, compensation, or benefits of employees during a budget process.
- OPEN SESSION:
- CALL TO ORDER
- ACKNOWLEDGE GUESTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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- August 12, 2019Â (Scott and Hamilton)
- APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
- PROBATIONARY OFFICER UPDATE:
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- Sergeant Brian Talsma reports on officers in SWILEA.
- Sergeant Steve Kleeman reports on officers in Field Training Program.
- APPLICANTS:
- 19-011
- DISCIPLINE:
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- 19-PO-19, Officer Abbi Fahse, Badge Number 1452, 3-day suspension (no appeal)
- 19-PO-17, Officer Alanna Tabor, Badge Number 1450, 5-day suspension (no appeal)
- REMINDERS:Â The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4:00pm. Â
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- ADJOURNMENT
VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Thurman Andy Wicker: Operating a motor vehicle after forfeiture of license for life (Level 5 Felony)
Alexius Dededrianna Neal: Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Battery by bodily waste (Level 6 Felony), Battery against a public safety official (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)
Terrence Terell Wilder Sr.: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Jayden Trace Mitchell: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony)
Jeremy Wayne Brown: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony)
Jamie Ann Williamson: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Vaughn L. Robinson: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 5 Felony), Theft of a firearm (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (A infraction)
Kenyon Samie Stiff: Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), Speeding (C infraction)
Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for August 26
INDIANAPOLIS – Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for August 26, 2019.
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Monday, August 26: The Last Mile: Indiana Women’s Prison Graduation
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Commissioner Rob Carter, Indiana Department of Correction
Chris Redlitz, Co-Founder of The Last Mile
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will give remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10 a.m. Monday, August 26
WHERE:         Indiana Women’s Prison
Chapel
2596 Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Media (reporters, photographers, etc.) are welcome to attend but must arrive by 9:30 a.m. EST for screening and must RSVP by 5 p.m. EST August 25, 2019 to Margaux Auxier at MAuxier@idoc.in.gov.
HOT JOBS IN EVANSVILLE
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Freedom win in 11 innings over Otters
Despite tying the game at three in the eighth inning Friday, the Evansville Otters couldn’t push across the go-ahead run as the Florence Freedom took the series opener 6-3 in 11 innings.
In a game that was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, both offenses started to scratch and claw for runs in the latter part of the game.
Florence grabbed a 1-0 in the top of the fourth inning, which Evansville equalized in the bottom of the sixth when Rob Calabrese scored from second on a throwing error by Florence catcher Ryan Rinsky.
After that fourth inning run, Otters starter Matt Quintana had a stretch of retiring 10 of the 12 next batters he faced.
The Otters’ tying run in the sixth would be the only blemish on Scott Sebald’s line for Florence. He went six innings, allowing one run on four hits. He would earn a no-decision.
The Otters would take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the seventh on a bases-loaded hit by pitch to Keith Grieshaber and scoring Tanner Wetrich.
Quintana would be pulled in the middle of the eighth inning, giving way to reliever Abraham Almonte. Quintana pitching 7.1 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and struck out seven. He took a no-decision.
With two men on and two outs, Isaac Bernard hit a two-RBI double off Almonte, giving the Freedom a 3-2 lead.
The Otters tied the game at three in the bottom of the eighth as Elijah MacNamee scored on a pinch-hit infield single by Dakota Phillips.
The game remained tied at three until the 11th inning, forcing the international tie-breaker rule to come into effect.
With Brandon Pugh starting at second base, Austin Wobrock reached base on an error and Pugh advanced to third.
Connor Crane lined a two-RBI triple to give the Freedom a 5-3 lead off Otters reliever Cam Opp.
Luis Pintor followed with an RBI single, giving Florence a 6-3 advantage.
The Freedom and Jared Cheek retired the Otters in the bottom of the 11th inning to get the series-opening win.
Cheek got the win after going 2.1 innings in relief, moving his record to 1-1.
Cam Opp would be given the loss, dropping his record to 4-2.
Game two of the series will be Saturday at 6:35 p.m. from Bosse Field.
Illinois Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Posey County Teen
Posey County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on June 19th after receiving information that a 55 year-old Illinois man allegedly had sexual relations with a female that was under the age of 16.
During the investigation, Indiana State Police Detective Wes Kuykendall revealed Jonathan Mericle, 55, of Mt. Vernon, IL, made contact with the female through a dating website. After texting and sharing pictures, they met on June 14th at an undisclosed location in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and allegedly had sexual relations.
After reviewing the investigation, the Posey County Prosecutor’s Office issued a felony warrant for Mericle’s arrest. This evening at approximately 5:00 p.m., Mericle was arrested at his residence without incident by Mt. Vernon, IL, Police Department. He is currently being held at the Jefferson County Jail in Illinois.
 Arrested and Charges:
- Jonathan E. Mericle, 55, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
- Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Level 4 Felony
- Child Solicitation, Level 4 Felony
HOOSIER HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
August 25 – August 31The Week in Indiana History |
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DID YOU KNOW?       The St. Louis World’s Fair,also called the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was held from April to December in 1904. More than 60 countries and 43 states had exhibition spaces at the fair, which covered 1,200 acres. New technology included the wireless telephone and the telautograph, an early type of fax machine. Visitors marveled at demonstrations of an X-ray machine. The new 20th century was bringing a revolution In transportation, and electric streetcars, automobiles, and airships were all on display. A fair is not a fair without great food, and many visitors were delighted to sample for the first time hot dogs, ice cream cones, peanut butter, iced tea, and cotton candy. Answers: Left to right: Madam C. J. Walker, James Dean, Wendell Willkie, Hoagy Carmichael |
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1920   Mary Bostwick of Indianapolis became the first woman in Indiana to serve on jury duty. She was also a newspaper reporter who pursued adventure of all kinds. She took part in balloon races and flew with barnstorming pilots. With 500 winner Howdy Wilcox at the wheel, she was the first woman to ride around the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (at 110 mph.)
2009   Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off from Cape Canaveral. Among the crew was pilot Kevin A.Ford from Montpelier, Indiana. A graduate of Blackford High School in Hartford City and the University of Notre Dame, he served many roles at NASA, including that of commander of the International Space Station.
