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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.

Debra Lynn Monyhan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Frederick Eugene Beavers: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor)

Kyle Smith: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)

Yessenia Araujo: Neglect of a dependent (Level 6 Felony)

Michael Dale Bunker: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class A misdemeanor)

William James Griffith: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Alejandro Vasquez :Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Jermel Charles Lee: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Sabrina Diana Charles: Intimidation (Level 6 Felony), Obstruction of justice (Level 6 Felony)

Paul Lamar Mason: Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor), Disorderly conduct (Class B misdemeanor)

Justin Edward Roberts: Domestic battery on a person less than 14 years old (Level 6 Felony)

Obituary Of Dorothy J. Collins Folson

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Obituary Of Dorothy J. Collins Folson
by Koehler Funeral Home of Chandler and Booneville

Dorothy J. (Collins) Folsom, 87, of Northern Warrick County, Indiana passed away on
Wednesday, April 17, 2019. She was born in Boonville, Indiana on August 10, 1931 to the late

Andrew Sr. and Elnora (Eilert) Collins.

Dorothy grew up during the Great Depression in Boonville on East Division Street in a small four-room home. She was one of ten children and the only girl. At an early age, Dorothy learned that life was to be treasured. Faith, forgiveness, and redemption were instilled in her heart and often spoken by her Mother, Father, and Grandma Minnie. As a young girl, she proudly watched as her older brothers went off to war and were always grateful for their service as well as her husband’s service in the Armed Forces.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert F. (Bob) Folsom, on May 23, 1952, in Boonville, Indiana and shared nearly 63 years together. In 1955, they moved to Hart Township, Warrick County where they began their country venture with hard work, little money, and much love. In 1979, they relocated a short distance from their original location atop a large hill in a home they built together. Many wonderful gatherings, dinners, and barbecues took place with family and friends on the Folsom Farm. Dorothy was an amazing cook. She loved and diligently maintained a large organic garden until recent years. She had a passion for sewing and often took on projects despite the difficulty. Most of her life was spent taking care of family, but in her younger years she was employed as a telephone operator and a mail carrier. Dorothy was a member of Fletcher Chapel United Methodist Church.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2015; her brothers, Paul, Richard, Myrl, John, Andy, Alvin, Floyd, Frank, and Jim Collins; lifelong friends, Keith Combs and his wife Wilma who passed ten days after Dorothy.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Becky Folsom Hodges; her Grandson Bobby
(Michelle) Hodges and Great-grandsons Brandtley and Brockton; Granddaughter Jessica
Hodges and Great-grandson Henry. Also, surviving is her lifelong friend June Metzger and
Dianna Pemberton Harris who was like a second daughter.
Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18th, at Fletcher Chapel United Methodist Church, Hwy. 61 North, Lynnville, Indiana where a Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Indiana at a later date.

Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice.

Condolences and any special remembrance may be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome.com. Koehler Funeral Home of Boonville, Indiana is entrusted with care.

To send flowers to the family of Dorothy J. (Collins) Folsom, please visit Tribute Store.

Obituary for Patricia Thomas McNary

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Patricia Renee (Thomas) McNary was born on August 25, 1966 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky to the late Wayne Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy Thomas. The Lord saw her getting very weary so he sent his angels to bring her to eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Patricia attended and graduated from Harrison High School. She went on later to attend Stanford Brown College in St. Louis, MO and received a certificate in Business Administration. She was employed at Casino Aztar in Evansville, IN for 8 years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, she was employed by Home Depot Corporate Offices until she was placed on disability due to physical illness.
Patricia confessed her faith in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church in Evansville, IN. While living in Atlanta, she joined the World International Changers Church under the leadership of Creflo Dollar.
Like her father, Wayne Thomas Sr., Patricia loved singing especially with her sisters. She also loved writing songs and playing card games on the computer, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Thomas Sr.; paternal and maternal grandparents; and one
granddaughter, Marayah McNary.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters: Lieya and Sierra McNary of Atlanta GA; one son, Desmond (Tiffany) McNary of Henderson KY; her grandchildren: Jiaer McNary, Aubrey Duvall, Zuraya McNary, and Imari McNary; her mother, Dorothy Thomas of Evansville IN; three sisters: Kim Carter of Junction City KS, Savitri Thomas of Evansville IN, and her twin Letitia Powers of Evansville IN; one brother, Wayne Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta GA; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Missouri State Evansville Baseball Preview

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With the Missouri Valley Conference tournament on the horizon, the University of Evansville baseball team will look to turn their recent fortunes around in their final home series of the regular season against Missouri State.
The Aces (21-23, 8-7) are coming off their a rough weekend weekend, which saw them get swept by Southern Illinois. It was their first time getting swept in Missouri Valley Conference play, and only their their third series loss this season.

The Aces’ continued it’s struggles against Murray State Tuesday, falling to the non-conference Racers, 6-4 at Evansville’s Charles H. Braun Stadium.

THE OPPOSITION:  • The Bears (15-32, 6-9) bounced back from a four-game losing streak to take 2-of-3 from Dallas Baptist this past weekend in Springfield.

MSU fell to former league rival Wichita State 9-4 in extra innings at home Tuesday night.

THE STARTING ROTATION:  •  The Aces will open the weekend with junior left-hander Nathan Croner (5-6, 4.35 ERA) to face the Bears. Last time out, Croner pitched 4.1 innings against Southern Illinois, allowing five runs on five hits, while striking four, in taking the loss in Evansville’s 6-2 set back. Missouri State will counter with RHP Logan Wiley (3-5, 3.88.

On Saturday, the Aces will send out senior right-hander Justin Hayden (2-2, 4.20 ERA) for his seventh start of the season. Last time out, Hayden gave up three runs, two earned, on five hits, while striking out seven, but suffered the loss in UE’s 4-1 defeat to SIU. The Bears will counter with LHP Jake Lochner (3-2, 5.33 ERA.

On Sunday, neither team has determined a starter yet.

ALL-TIME SERIES:  • The Aces and Bears have met 97 times previously, with Missouri State holding the series edge 57-40, dating back to 1986. The last time the two crossed paths on the diamond, MSU swept UE out of Hammons Field last season three straight. The last time the Aces took a series victory from the Bears was in April of 2013, taking two of three, April 26-28.

Lopez, Bowles propel Eagles in GLVC opener

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Big sixth inning lifts Eagles past Warriors in NCAA-opener

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University of Southern Indiana Softball erupted for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning as the No. 4 seeded Screaming Eagles earned a 4-0 win over No. 5 seed Wayne State University in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Midwest Region #1 Tournament Thursday evening.

After playing to a scoreless tie through five innings of play, USI broke through with a five-hit inning that saw the first four batters in the frame score runs.

Senior second baseman Claire Johnson (Pittsboro, Indiana) began the inning with a lead-off single. She reached second base on a fielder’s choice, sacrifice bunt by junior pitcher Jennifer Leonhardt (Louisville, Kentucky).

Sophomore outfielder Alicia Webb (Elberfeld, Indiana) followed with an RBI-double to break the scoreless tie, while an RBI-single by senior outfielder/pitcher Caitlyn Bradley (Forest, Indiana) in the next at-bat put USI up, 2-0.

Two batters later, sophomore first baseman Haley Shouse (Borden, Indiana) roped a shot down the leftfield line to score two more runs and extend USI’s advantage to 4-0.

Meanwhile, Leonhardt (20-8) was in typical post-season form as she recorded her 12th complete-game shutout of the year. She held the Warriors to just three hits and did not issue a walk, while striking out four batters en route to her 20th win of the year.

Leonhardt breaks school record for wins
Leonhardt, with the win, becomes USI’s all-time leader in career victories (75). She surpassed USI’s career strikeout record earlier in the year and is just eight away from 700 in her career.

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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

“READERS FORUM” MAY 10, 2019

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We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers’ Poll” question is: Do you think that the Democrats will keep control of the Evansville City Council in 2019?
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Holcomb Signs Bill To Legalize Sports Betting, Allow Terre Haute Casino

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Erdody for www.theindianalawyer.com

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed gambling legislation into law Wednesday — the last day the bill was eligible for action — bringing significant changes to Indiana’s casino industry this year.

The law allows Hoosiers to place wagers on professional and college sports as soon as Sept. 1, accelerates the date when horse-track casinos can introduce live-dealer table games from 2021 to Jan. 1, 2020, and allows for new casinos in Gary and Terre Haute.

The changes in House Enrolled Act 1015 are widely considered to be among the most significant since the state authorized riverboat casinos in 1993.

In a statement, Holcomb said the gambling industry once had little competition “but now from surrounding states and new technology.”

“By modernizing our laws, this legislation will spur positive economic growth for our state and for an industry that employs over 11,000 Hoosiers,” Holcomb said. “Additionally, it will bring in the new revenue and create hundreds of new jobs — both permanent and in construction.”

Holcomb’s decision comes on the heels of multiple conflicts of interest issues surrounding the gambling bill. In March, The Indianapolis Star reported that Spectacle Entertainment CEO and Chairman Rod Ratcliff, whose company lobbied for and benefits from the legislation, treated Holcomb to two private flights last year.

Ratcliff flew Holcomb to events hosted by the Republican Governors Association in Colorado and Arizona in July and November, respectively. The RGA gave $7.6 million to Holcomb’s 2016 gubernatorial campaign.

Spectacle announced plans to acquire the two casinos in Gary — Majestic Star I and Majestic Star II — one day after the November flight. As part of the same announcement, Spectacle officials expressed a desire to close the riverboats, which are located on Lake Michigan’s Buffington Harbor, and open a new casino at a higher-profile interstate location. That move required approval from state lawmakers and Holcomb.

The Indiana Democratic Party sent a letter to the Indiana Election Commission on Thursday asking the four-member body to investigate the flights, because Holcomb’s campaign did not claim them as in-kind donations.

Two lawmakers were also caught up in a conflict of interest situations — House Speaker Brian Bosma recused himself from votes on the gambling bill because his law firm works for the Vigo County Capital Improvement Board, which was among the entities supporting the bill to allow a casino in Terre Haute.

The contract between Bosma’s law firm and the Vigo County board was arranged by Terre Haute businessman Greg Gibson, who is a top investor in Spectacle.

And Rep. Jerry Torr, R-Carmel, worked with Spectacle on its title insurance and closing services when the company bought the Gary casinos. Torr voted in favor of the gambling legislation.

The law allows Spectacle to move forward as desired with a new $300 million casino along the Interstate 80/94 corridor in Gary, but the company will have to surrender its second license to the state and pay a $20 million fee to the state to relocate one license. The spectacle would have to pay another $20 million if it chooses to sell the new casino within five years.

Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary, praised Holcomb’s decision to sign what he called a “monumental bill” into law.

“The impact it will have on Gary, northwest Indiana as well as the entire state is widespread, and I look forward to the historic changes that will take place,” Melton said. “This is something our community has been working on for over a decade, and with this signature, hundreds of Hoosiers will find employment.”

The legislation requires a minimum investment of $150 million for the new Gary casino, which would be allowed to have 2,764 gaming positions — many more than the 1,684 positions now at the two Gary casinos combined.

If all of the gaming positions were utilized — and most casinos do not use all of the gaming positions allowed by the state — it would be the largest casino in Indiana, a fact that has drawn concern from other casino operators.

As long as Spectacle moves ahead as expected, the license surrendered to the state will be used to open a casino in Terre Haute. Potential casino operators would submit proposals to the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the selected operator would have to pay a $5 million fee for the license. Spectacle, which has expressed interest in operating a Terre Haute casino, would be eligible to submit a proposal.

The law requires a minimum investment of $100 million in the Terre Haute casino, and the number of gaming positions is capped at 1,500.

In addition, before a Terre Haute casino is allowed to move forward, voters in Vigo County will have to approve a referendum supporting it.

If the Gary casinos are consolidated and a Terre Haute casino opens, the state would have 12 casinos and two horse-track casinos in total.

The law provides subsidies for East Chicago, Hammond, Michigan City, Evansville and French Lick—communities some lawmakers argued would be impacted by new casinos in Terre Haute and Gary.

As for sports wagering, the law legalizes the activity for adults ages 21 and older as of Sept. 1 and implements a 9.5 percent tax rate on those wagers. The tax rate is higher than some states, such as Nevada and New Jersey, where the rates are 6.75 and 8.5 percent, respectively. But it’s lower than others such as Mississippi or West Virginia, where the rates are 12 and 10 percent.

Hoosiers will be able to place bets by using their smartphones or at a casino or off-track betting facility, such as Winner’s Circle in downtown Indianapolis, after registering online or at a casino or OTB.

Betting on esports or high school and other amateur youth sports is prohibited.

Indiana joins a growing list of states legalizing sports wagering. So far this year, Montana and Tennessee also legalized sports wagering after six other states moved quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing it nationwide last year. An Iowa sports betting bill is awaiting a decision by that state’s governor and several other states are considering legalization measures.

Separately, Indianapolis-based NCAA last week rescinded its policy prohibiting championship events from being held in states that have legalized sports gambling. The ban that previously kept events such as the men’s basketball tournament out of Nevada became impractical as legal sports gambling spread to more states.

Indiana’s new gaming law also increases the cap on the number of casinos and racinos one operator is allowed to control from two to six.

Holcomb said he will “direct the Indiana Gaming Commission to monitor for potential effects of this bill so that we can make necessary changes in future legislative sessions.”

The legislation passed the Indiana House 59-36 and the Senate 37-12, with mixed support from Democrats and Republicans.

FOOTNOTE: The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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