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Child Neglect/ Criminal Recklessness

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Evansville Police arrested 19 year old Dakita Darrett on Child Neglect and Criminal Recklessness charges during a family dispute call on Tuesday evening.

Officers were called to 15 S. Bedford around 7:30pm because Darrett was arguing with her mother. Darrett was upset about some missing marijuana and had confronted her mother. During the confrontation, Darrett said she was going to leave the house with her 2 year old son. Her mother objected due to the extreme cold weather.

While officers where in the house, a pit bull had been placed in his cage. The dog was excited and barking loudly due to the presence of the officers. An occupant of the home had covered the cage with a dark blanket in an effort o to calm the dog. 

While officers were on scene, Darrett ignored them and refused to cooperate. She then took her 2 year old outside into the 19 degree weather and left him unattended while she went back into the house. Officers told Darrett her son was alone outside, but she ignored them. Officers then went out and retrieved the 2 year old. 

When officers brought her 2 year old back into the house, Darrett intentionally released the dog from the cage. The dog went straight for an officer and bit him on the forearm. 

Darrett was placed into custody for child neglect and criminal recklessness. During the incident, Darrett was on her cellphone and was indifferent to the danger her child was in or the harm the dog caused when she let him out of the cage.

 

Auto Theft Arrest

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Evansville Police arrested 43 year old Charles Tate on auto theft charges after he failed to return a rental truck for several weeks.

Tate used a credit card to rent a truck from the eastside Home Depot on December 28, 2018. The contract was for a 1 day rental. Tate failed to return the truck and refused to return it after several request from Home Depot. When Home Depot tried to extend the contract by using Tate’s credit card information, the card was declined. On January 16th, Home Depot reported the truck stolen. 

Officers located the stolen truck in the 400 block of E Virginia on January 29th. Officers located Tate near the truck and he was taken into custody. Officers also found narcotics in the truck.

Tate was arrested for Auto Theft and Possession of Methamphetamine. 

 

EPD ACTIVITY 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

Marriage Licenses Issued For Vanderburgh County

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Marriage Licenses Issued

“IS IT TRUE” JANUARY 30, 2019

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the Vanderburgh County Library Board only keeps a summary report of their official meetings?  …this Board receives their funding from the City and County taxpayers? …the taxpayers of Vanderburgh County expect that this Board to be transparent when it comes to providing accurate and detailed minutes concerning the important decisions made by this publicly funded Board?

IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Council meets next week?  …that the subject of appointing a new board member to the Vanderburgh County Library Board is on the agenda? …that a member of this board’s term ends this month?  …we have been told that the Vanderburgh County Council will not reappoint this Library Board member?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the potential Democrat candidate for Mayor of Evansville is a well-educated millennial with John F Kennedy good looks, great personality with some impressive professional achievements? …it could be possible that someone is trying to trick the CCO but Mole #3 tells us that there really is a person fitting this description who is pondering a run for the Mayor of Evansville?

IS IT TRUE we are told that in the event a challenger from the Democrat Party does come forward to oppose Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke there are hints that his opponent may allege that there are a couple of campaign contributions that has the smell of payola on them?

IS IT TRUE it is widely known that Mayor Winnecke is starting out with a $600,000 political war chest but what is not widely known is where the money is coming from?…in the most recent financial disclosure form there are 37 people or companies that made contributions of over $5,000 to the Friends of Winnecke fund and 30 of those generous fatcats were from other locations?…that means that only seven (7) local wealthy folks stroked the Mayor a check for $5,000 or more?…of those 30 out of town generous fatcats, many of them were listed as engineers or engineering companies?…engineering in the sense of political contributions almost always means construction contracts for civil engineering work?

IS IT TRUE that building projects that have been paid with public money it is a time-dishonored tradition for some of that money to go back to the politician’s re-election campaign coffers who made the contracts happen?

IS IT TRUE attached below is the link of  Mayor Winnecke’s 74-page political campaign finance report for 2018?  …we urge you to take your time to read and analyze this extremely interesting report?    Mayor Winnecke’s campaign finance report.

IS IT TRUE that Scott Massey, a Purdue University graduate and founder of Heliponix, a company that makes an appliance that fits under a kitchen counter and grows produce year-round, is hoping to change that by bringing sustainable agriculture methods in Cameroon?  …that Scott Massey has been selected for a second Mandela Washington Fellowship to lead educational workshops at Cameroonian universities this month?  …that  Approximately 200 million hectares of suitable land remain unfarmed across Africa, causing many observers to wonder how African nations can unlock their full agricultural potential?  …we hope that Scott Massey will lead the way in achieving this lofty goal for Cameroon?

 

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Trockman Will Officially File For Election Today At 2:00 P.M. At The Civic Center Election Office

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Trockman Will Officially File For Election Today At 2:00 P.M. At The Civic Center Election Office

January 30, 2019

30-year-old, Evansville native, Ben Trockman has announced his candidacy for Evansville City Council, representing Ward One.

Trockman is a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist with Old National Bank in addition to serving on University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association Council and the State of Indiana, Indiana ABLE Authority Board.

“I have an immense passion for the Evansville community, especially the First Ward, which I have called home my entire life.  It is my desire to play an intricate role in the continued development of our city serving as your City Councilman of the First Ward,” stated Trockman.

Trockman will officially file for election on Wednesday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Evansville Civic Center Election Office, followed by a few brief remarks from Trockman and campaign chair, County Commissioner Ben Shoulders.

To learn more please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2409982915702525/.

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Bill Could Expand Indiana’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law

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Bill Could Expand Indiana’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law

JANUARY 29TH, 2019 MEGAN DIVENTI INDIANA

A 2017 case in Indianapolis is being used as an example of why some say Indiana needs a change in its ‘Stand Your Ground Law.’

Two years ago, Kystie Phillips shot and killed a man who was attacking a police officer during a traffic stop outside her home in Rising Sun, Indiana.

Prosecutors said she acted lawfully, but she’s now being sued by that person’s family.

A proposed House Bill is now being debated in Indiana and would keep people like Phillips from being sued. State Representative Jim Lucas introduced House Bill 1284 and more or less it would create a ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law in the Hoosier state.

There are plenty of passionate opinions on both sides of this debate.

“I couldn’t just stand there and watch a police officer murdered in front of my eyes when I had the ability to help that day, and so I helped,” says Kystie Phillips, being sued.

Monday, Phillips went before state lawmakers stating her case for expanding the state’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law which is exactly what one Hoosier lawmaker is trying to do.

“The only thing we want to do is just protect the victim and not force them to go bankrupt defending themselves in a justified use of force,” says State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour.

That’s where House Bill 1284 comes in. It would expand the law and keep people like Phillips from being sued after using justifiable force.

“I think that’s wonderful. We have a natural right to defend ourselves, our families,” says Curt Mardis, Doc’s Guns owner.

Mardis says gun owners have a right to protect their home in self-defense.

“I think we all know there are lots of frivolous lawsuits in our society and there are people who are looking to take advantage of unfortunate situations and I think civil protections are very needed,” says Mardis.

Indiana laws currently provide immunity for justifiable use of force protecting themselves, their property, or someone else protecting them from criminal penalties, but not civil.

“I think that’s one of the biggest dangers is homeowners think they want a gun to protect themselves, they buy a gun, they buy the gun, they take it home, and they don’t pursue any kind of training with that firearm. That’s something that’s something that the homeowners need to be more proficient and more knowledgeable on the weapon that they have in their home,” says Chief Daryl Saltzman, Boonville Police Department.

As of now the committee has decided to table the bill and will bring it up for discussion at a future date.

Over $60 Million In Unclaimed Property Returned To Hoosiers In 2018

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Attorney General Curtis Hill returned $61.01 million in unclaimed property during 2018 – $2.1 million more than the amount returned in 2017.

“Our responsibility to collect, hold and disperse unclaimed property sets us apart from attorneys general across the rest of the United States,” Attorney General Hill said. “We take this role very seriously and work aggressively every single day to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners.”

To reach owners of unclaimed property, the Office of the Attorney General uses mailings; social media; online and print advertisements; and local media coverage. Staff members crisscrossing the state in the Attorney General’s Mobile Operations Center (MOC) also help constituents search for unclaimed money. During 2018, in fact, staff members with the MOC helped Hoosiers find $430,030 in unclaimed money on the Unclaimed Property Division’s online database.

In the spring of 2018, the Unclaimed Property Division (UPD) upgraded to a more streamlined claiming process to make the experience more efficient for claimants. Internally, the changes have enabled the claim review process to go paperless, allowing for a more fluid and trackable system.

Unclaimed property refers to any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time. This includes unclaimed wages or commissions; savings and checking accounts; stock dividends; insurance proceeds; underlying shares; customer deposits or overpayments; certificates of deposit; credit balances; refunds; money orders; and safe deposit box contents. Organizations holding potential unclaimed property are expected to make every possible effort to contact the owner before reporting the assets to the state in which the owner was last known to reside.

In 2018, the UPD received $126 million in unclaimed property – $29 million more than the amount received in 2017.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY UPDATES

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Central Committee:
   Wayne Parke,
Mary Jo Kaiser,
 Dottie Thomas,
Farley Smith,
Kevin Harrison,
 
 Chairman
 Political Director
 Vice Chairman
 Treasurer

 Editor
News and Upcoming Events Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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Councilwoman Michelle Mercer
Mercer will not seek re-election to City Council at Large
On Monday,  January 28, 2019, City Councilwoman Michelle Mercer released the following statement:
It is with deep disappointment, I announce I will not seek re-election for City Council at Large. This has been a very difficult decision. A citywide campaign for an at large seat in IN’s 3rd largest city requires an extensive time commitment and effort.
Personally, it is not a good time for me to be able to devote the time required to run a successful citywide re-election campaign.
I will continue to devotedly serve the remainder of my term with the same deep commitment, energy, passion, and fervor that I have throughout the past three years. Serving as City council at Large is an honor and a privilege that I continue to cherish.
This term has been and continues to be probably the most exciting ever in Evansville’s history to serve on City Council. Evansville is moving forward with business and economic developments and quality of life developments like never before. I am proud to be a leader in those vibrant advancements for our city.
I am hopeful there will be another opportunity to seek election to public office at a better time. I thank all those who have supported me to gain this seat and continue to support me in serving out my term.
Michelle Mercer
City Councilwoman at Large

 Declaration of candidacy for primary election continues through February 8 –
The period to file a declaration of candidacy for the Municipal Primary Election continues now through Noon Friday, February 8, 2019. Refer to the Indiana Secretary of State Election Division’s Candidate Information webpage for candidate forms and additional information.
Contact VCRP Political Director Mary Jo Kaiser at beamerjo59@gmail.com or 812-425-8207 if you have any questions.

 County Commission Meeting-   Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

 Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex

1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit County Commissioners

County Council Meeting- Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Time: 3:30 PM

Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit County Council

Meet your Legislators Meeting-
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: Doors open at 9 am. Sessions start at 9:15 am and end at 11 am.

200 SE Marin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Evansville, IN 47713

Local state legislators are invited to make themselves available to answer questions on the second Saturdays of each month during each year’s legislative session.

 City Council Meeting-   Date: Monday, February 11, 2019

 Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Room 301, Civic Center Complex
                1 NW Martin Luther King Blvd, Evansville
 For more information visit

City Council

EVSC Board of School Trustees Meeting-
 Date: February 11, 2019
 Time: 5:30 PM
 Location: Board Room, EVSC Administration Building
                  951 Walnut St., Evansville

VCRP Central Committee Meeting -  Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: GOP Headquarters
815 John Street, Evansville
Meetings are open to all Vanderburgh County Precinct Committeemen 

Vanderburgh County Republican Party Breakfast: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Where: C.K. Newsome Center, Room 118A-B
100 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713
Time:  7:30 am – Doors Open; Program begins at 8:00 am and adjourns at 9:00 am.
Contact Mary Jo Kaiser at 812-425-8207 for more information.

Cracker Barrel Meeting–
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: First Methodist Church (Activity Hall)

601 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IN

The Posey County, Vanderburgh County, and Warrick County Farm Bureau Inc. join the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Warrick County Chamber of Commerce to host the Cracker Barrel sessions on the third Saturday of each month during the 2019 Indiana Legislative session. Join local state legislators in the second of four scheduled public forums Saturday, February 16, 2019.

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 Indiana Workforce Update  (from 1/25/19 post):
According to a 2018 employer survey by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 51 percent of Hoosier employers left an open job unfilled in the past year because they could not find a qualified applicant.
This alarming statistic is one reason workforce development is crucial to the success of Indiana’s future economy.
Over the past few years, the Indiana General Assembly has passed various initiatives aimed at improving our state’s workforce, and we are already seeing returns on those efforts. One workforce development initiative, the Next Level Jobs Program, launched by Gov. Eric Holcomb, aims to take Indiana’s workforce to the next level by focusing on the industries and jobs integral to Indiana’s 21st-century economy. Since the launch of the program, our state has seen more and more Hoosiers enroll in high-value certificate programs, and completion rates have consistently risen. For more information on career-training opportunities, visit NextLevelJobs.org.
Our unemployment rate stands at 3.6 percent for December and remains lower than the national rate of 3.9 percent.
Additionally, the Senate Republican Caucus recently announced our legislative priorities for this session, which include advancing our state’s workforce development. Legislation introduced in 2019 would benefit Hoosiers as they enter the workforce by focusing on long-term changes and ensuring our existing training programs result in meaningful career paths.

Visit www.in.gov/dwd for more information on Indiana’s workforce development programs.

“Southwest Indiana is now providing the state leadership in the innovative approach they fostered to help at-risk mothers, and are therefore helping reduce our state’s infant mortality rate.”
-Holli Sullivan
“Vanderburgh County health officials have worked extremely hard to provide the best services to at-risk mothers. “Expanding this program to areas of the state with the highest infant mortality rates and least access to perinatal care is a primary goal and reason for this legislation.”
– Wendy McNamara
 
Indiana House supports legislation to provide perinatal care for at-risk mothers:  ( from Post by VKlimczak 1/24/19)
The Indiana House of Representatives voted last week (1/24/19)  in favor of legislation co-authored by State Reps. Wendy McNamara and Holli Sullivan that would provide at-risk mothers with better access to health care and reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate. Under House Bill 1007, medical providers would check for signs of substance abuse in pregnant women through a consultation, referring women to substance abuse treatment programs as early as possible.
The proposal would also establish a perinatal navigator pilot program, which would help connect expecting mothers with prenatal care and wrap-around services. The pilot program would be based on Vanderburgh County’s Pre to 3 program, which is one of the most successful Safety PIN grant programs in the state. This free program was designed to provide consistent care for families from pregnancy until the baby reaches age three.  This legislation would connect at-risk pregnant women with more obtainable resources and health care providers.
House Bill 1007 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Read more here

  Lugar Series Next Generation:
In 2017, The Lugar Series founded a training program for young women, ages 13-18, called Lugar Series Next Generation. As an organization, we feel it is our duty to teach young women the process of government, how to think through policy issues and implementation and how to communicate her best ideas for solving public problems at an early age. Our goal is for these young women to foster a love for government and politics, and to encourage them to pursue elected or appointed office in the future.
 The Lugar Series is hosting another Next Generation Training Day this March to help more talented young women get involved! Applications are due January 31st.  Apply HERE!

Keeping Schools Safe –
House Republicans are working to further improve safety for students, teachers and school staff across Indiana. Two bills (HB1004 and HB1063) have been proposed that would ensure better protection in our schools. Indiana is a national leader in school safety, but it is clear more must be done. The proposed legislation would continue strengthening physical security and mental health resources in Hoosier schools, and place first-aid kits to help in emergency situations in public schools.  Read more..

Follow Bills introduced for the 2019 legislative session HERE.

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President Trump’s pro-growth policies are unleashing economic growth and providing opportunities to workers across the country. Learn more here and at Two Years Of Monumental Accomplishments.

Remarks by President Trump on the Government Shutdown:  Last Friday, January 25, 2019,  President Donald Trump announced a temporary deal to end the government shutdown, providing immediate relief for government workers affected by the impasse created by open border  Democrats.
The President ended his remarks with the following, “So let me be very clear: We really have no choice but to build a powerful wall or steel barrier.  If we don’t get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shut down on February 15th, again, or I will use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency.  We will have great security.”
Read the full text of the President’s remarks HERE

 
Stay in touch with GOP members of Congress representing our area at these links:

            Visit the Vanderburgh GOP 

page for daily updates.

  Mark Your calendar                CLICK on the event for more information
January 29 (3:00 pm) County Commission Meeting
January 30 (3:30 pm) County Council Meeting
February 8 (NOON) Last Day to file candidacy for Municipal Primary
February 9 (9:00 am) Meet Your Legislators
February 11, (5:30 pm) City Council Meeting
February 11, (5:30 pm) EVSC Board of Trustees Meeting
February 13 (11:30 am) VCRP Central Committee Meeting
February 16 (9:00 am) Cracker Barrel Meeting
February 16 (7:30 am) VCRP Monthly Breakfast
February 21 (5:00 pm) Rascher for City Council Fundraiser

  Make sure you add vandygop@gmail.com to your address book so we’ll be sure to land in your inbox!

         If you have any questions, contact Mary Jo Kaiser, VCRP Political Director, at

or (812) 425-8207.
                                                       Visit www.vanderburghgop.com
for more info. Thank you.
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