VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.
Laschon Frieson: Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)
Christopher Shane Maurer: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)
Ryne Michael Harvey: Stalking (Level 5 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor), Criminal trespass (Class A misdemeanor)
Colten John Woodard: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (Level 4 Felony), Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class C misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Driving while suspended (Class A misdemeanor)
Michael Curtis Marshall: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Michael C. Bishop: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor)
Daniel Eugene Payne: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Jonathon Andrew Onan: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)
Zachary Dillon Cross: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)
Jerry Allen Cabell: Possession of cocaine (Level 6 Felony)
Robert Wayne Peters: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)
Brian Steven Luigs: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)
Terry Lee Hill: Theft (Level 6 Felony)
Ryan Michael King: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Kevin Shane Littlepage: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Janessa Nicole Moore: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Conspiracy armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Criminal confinement (Level 3 Felony), Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)
Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to remain at half-staff on May 15, 2019 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 for Peace Officers Memorial Day as well as honoring the life of former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar.
Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff.
Lynne L VanScoter
Lynne L VanScoter, 72, passed away peacefully at home on, Monday May 13, 2019.
She was born April 16, 1947 in Hume, NY, a daughter of the late Lowell and Monica Mills Sr. She married James B VanScoter, who predeceased her on May 13, 1990.
Lynne was a former member of Aurora 248 Order of the Eastern Star in Fillmore.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her iPad, Busch Light, Rumchata, and Bahama Mamas. She was a lot of fun and liked to have a good time wherever she was.
Surviving are her children, Monica (Sam) Clark of Rushford, NY; Heidi (Randy) Lance of Newburgh, IN; step daughter, Michelle (Tim) Post of Perry, NY; grandchildren in NY, John Moore, Aaron (Ashley) Moore, Zach (Kayla) Clark, Chelsea Clark; grandchildren in IN, Brittany Clark, Caitlin Lance, Haley Lance; siblings, Lowell “Buz†(Margaret) Mills Jr., Dana (Kim) Mill, Michelle Harding all of NY; and eight great grandchildren, 72, passed away peacefully at home on, Monday May 13, 2019.
She was born April 16, 1947 in Hume, NY, a daughter of the late Lowell and Monica Mills Sr. She married James B VanScoter, who predeceased her on May 13, 1990.
Lynne was a former member of Aurora 248 Order of the Eastern Star in Fillmore.
She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her iPad, Busch Light, Rumchata, and Bahama Mamas. She was a lot of fun and liked to have a good time wherever she was.
Surviving are her children, Monica (Sam) Clark of Rushford, NY; Heidi (Randy) Lance of Newburgh, IN; step daughter, Michelle (Tim) Post of Perry, NY; grandchildren in NY, John Moore, Aaron (Ashley) Moore, Zach (Kayla) Clark, Chelsea Clark; grandchildren in IN, Brittany Clark, Caitlin Lance, Haley Lance; siblings, Lowell “Buz†(Margaret) Mills Jr., Dana (Kim) Mill, Michelle Harding all of NY; and eight great grandchildren
Joe L. Simpson
Joe L. Simpson was born on May 4, 1957 in the town of Trenton, Tennessee to Florence Robinson and George Howard Simpson, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. Gertrude Simpson Dumas (Robert Dumas), his aunt/mother, preceded him in death August 2018. On Monday, May, 6 2019 at approximately 11:49 p.m., Joe entered the heavenly gates of his new home with streets paved of gold.
Upon the death of his mother, Florence, Joe’s father took him and his two brothers to his sister, Gertrude Simpson. She immediately accepted the role of aunt and mother. The home would consist of the boys and Gertrude’s niece, Anita.
Years went by and Gertrude decided to move the family to Mayfield, KY. At the age of 20 years old, Joe’s condition required him to go to the Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY. As time passed, Joe was in and out of several special needs facilities. Due to the privacy laws, Joe’s whereabouts became a question and the family searched to locate him. After much inquiring, Joe was finally located at a facility in Owensboro, KY. The last three years of his life, he resided at Health At Home, a state residential facility in Owensboro, KY.
In Owensboro, Joe made several friends at this new facility. Many of the staff there became very close to Joe and he was admired by them. Joe’s case manager, Solivita Reneger became associated with his family. Anita and Gertrude would contact her from time to time to find out about Joe’s well being.
Joe leaves to mourn his death his brother: John Lee Simpson; and his sister: Anita Simpson-England both of Mayfield, KY; sisters: Violet M. Emerson (Bishop Eddie Emerson) of Humbolt, TN, Mary Alice Harris of Trenton, TN; four other brothers: George Howard Simpson (deceased), Toy Jentry (deceased), Billy Ray Elder of Dallas, TX, and Charles Hughes, Jr. of Carbondale, IL.
Upon the death of his mother, Florence, Joe’s father took him and his two brothers to his sister, Gertrude Simpson. She immediately accepted the role of aunt and mother. The home would consist of the boys and Gertrude’s niece, Anita.
Years went by and Gertrude decided to move the family to Mayfield, KY. At the age of 20 years old, Joe’s condition required him to go to the Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY. As time passed, Joe was in and out of several special needs facilities. Due to the privacy laws, Joe’s whereabouts became a question and the family searched to locate him. After much inquiring, Joe was finally located at a facility in Owensboro, KY. The last three years of his life, he resided at Health At Home, a state residential facility in Owensboro, KY.
In Owensboro, Joe made several friends at this new facility. Many of the staff there became very close to Joe and he was admired by them. Joe’s case manager, Solivita Reneger became associated with his family. Anita and Gertrude would contact her from time to time to find out about Joe’s well being.
Joe leaves to mourn his death his brother: John Lee Simpson; and his sister: Anita Simpson-England both of Mayfield, KY; sisters: Violet M. Emerson (Bishop Eddie Emerson) of Humbolt, TN, Mary Alice Harris of Trenton, TN; four other brothers: George Howard Simpson (deceased), Toy Jentry (deceased), Billy Ray Elder of Dallas, TX, and Charles Hughes, Jr. of Carbondale, IL.
“READERS FORUM” MAY 14, 2019
We hope that today’s “READERS FORUMâ€Â 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.
HERE’S WHAT’S ON OUR MIND TODAY
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners will have a public meeting today following their regular meeting to discuss the Vanderburgh County jail expansion. This meeting will involve all three County Commissioners, all seven members of County Council, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff, the Building Authority General Manager and the lead design team of American Structure Point. This meeting will decide the size, scope, and design of the  Vanderburgh County jail renovation project.  The public is invited to attend.
It is our hope that the powers that be will agree on a new jail design that will be meet the current and future needs of the Vanderburgh County  Sheriff Office for a least the next 25 years?
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND TODAY?
Todays “Readers’ Poll†question is: What type of renovation should the county do to the jail?
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Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners Agenda For May 14, 2019
Agenda of Vanderburgh County
 Board of Commissioners  For May 14, 2019, at 3:00 pm, Room 301
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Permission to Open Bids for VC19-04-02: Baseline Road Reconstruction
- Action Items
- Second/ Final Reading of CO.05-19-006: Amending 15.20.090: Fencing and retaining walls in drainage easements
- Prosecutor:Â Victim Assistance K-9 Program Update
- Purchasing:Â Surfacing Materials Contract to David Enterprises, Inc, E&B Paving, Inc, JH Rudoph &Co Inc and Metzger Construction Co, Inc.Â
- Burdette Park: Land Use Permit with Westside Independent League, Inc
- Sheriff: Telmate Agreement for Inmate Telephone Services System
- Commissioners:Â Wow Business Service Change Order
- Drug and Alcohol Deferral Service:Â Professional Services Agreement with Brian Spradlin Substance Abuse Class Instruction
- Computer Services: Second Amendment to Granicus Service AgreementÂ
- Central Dispatch: Amendment to Enhanced 9-1-1 Service Agreement
- Health Department:Â
- Memorandum of Understanding with Stepping Stone Addiction Services, Stepping Forward
- ESRI Quote for ArcGIS Single Use Maintenance and ArcPad Maintenance Contract
- Department Head Reports
- Board Appointments
- New Business
- Old Business
- Consent Items
- Approval of April 30, 2019, Meeting Minutes
- Employment ChangesÂ
- County Auditor: Claims Voucher Reports for 4/29/19-5/3/19 and 5/6/19-5/10/19
- DADS: 2019 Travel Request Estimates
- Economic Development Coalition April 2019 Report
- ONEP: Request to Surplus/ Exchange Assets
- Public Comment
- Jail Expansion Update
- Adjournment
UNOFFICIAL CITY OF EVANSVILLE PRIMARY ELECTION TOTALS
UNOFFICIAL CITY OF EVANSVILLE PRIMARY ELECTION TOTALS
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REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL
BALLOTS CAST – TOTALÂ
BALLOTS CAST – REPUBLICANÂ
BALLOTS CAST – DEMOCRATIC
VOTER TURNOUT – TOTALÂ
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. . . . . 79,538 . . . . . . 4,993 . . . . . . 2,223Â (44.52% of Total Vote) . . . . . . 2,770Â (55.48% of Total Vote) . . . . . . 6.28 % |