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AG Curtis Hill joins multistate coalition urging Supreme Court to allow officers to act to protect public safety

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10 Attorneys General file amicus brief in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that he is part of a coalition of 10 states that filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a U.S. Supreme Court case that could make it more difficult for police to do their jobs.

The brief comes in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach, a Florida case regarding an individual who was arrested during a town council meeting and charged with disorderly conduct. Although there was probable cause for the arrest, the arrestee sued, claiming that city officials had conspired to arrest him in retaliation for his outspoken opposition to them. The Court must decide whether a plaintiff may sue police officers for retaliatory arrest if the arresting officer had probable cause to arrest the plaintiff.

“As Hoosiers and Americans, we all depend on police officers to protect our families by patrolling our streets and removing dangerous criminals from our neighborhoods,” Attorney General Hill said. “Officers who lawfully follow proper procedures should never have to live in fear of being sued by suspects. They should never feel discouraged from making arrests in situations in which they have probable cause for doing so.”

The states’ brief argues that a decision granting the arrestee’s recommended rule would inhibit effective policing through a flood of litigation that would discourage arrests even when based on probable cause and when necessary to protect the public safety.

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine led the brief’s drafting.

“Police officers must be able to make quick decisions in dangerous situations, and they should be able to feel confident about their actions to protect the public when those actions have a lawful basis,” Attorney General Racine said.

Acknowledging the importance of the First Amendment interests at stake, the brief also argues that the states and the District already have effective administrative and disciplinary procedures in place, including civilian complaint review boards, to address misconduct by officers and to protect those interests.

“The threat of such suits would not only make officers’ already difficult and dangerous jobs even more so, but also hinder law enforcement agencies from taking custody of offenders and implementing effective community policing,” the brief says.

Oral arguments in the case are scheduled for February 27. In addition to Attorney General Hill and Attorney General Racine, attorneys general from Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming joined the brief.

Men’s basketball welcomes Valparaiso on Wednesday

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Aces defeated Crusaders two weeks ago

Purple Aces junior Ryan Taylor looks for his 5th 20-point game in a row when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team welcomes Valparaiso to the Ford Center on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. game.

Evansville had its 3-game win streak snapped on Saturday with a 75-71 loss at Illinois State.  The Redbirds opened up an early double digit lead, but the Aces rallied back to take the lead early in the second half.  Taylor set his season mark with 32 points in the contest while Dainius Chatkevicius posted a career-high of 14 rebounds.

Averaging 28.5 points per game in contests against UNI and Illinois State, Ryan Taylor pushed his season average to a league-best 21.1 PPG on his way to being named the Co-MVC Player of the Week.  He started off the week with 25 points against UNI before setting his season mark with 32 at Illinois State.  Taylor drained eight 3-pointers against the Redbirds, the most since Colt Ryan had eight triples against Bradley in 2012.  The effort marked the fourth 20-point game in a row for Taylor, who has now reached that total in 13 games this season.

Senior Duane Gibson has missed ten games this season due to his knee, but made his return to the floor on Saturday at Illinois State.  Gibson played 15 minutes while posting four points, two rebounds and five assists.  In an overtime game where every point counted, Gibson scored a season-high of 17 points in the win over Austin Peay on Dec. 16.

Evansville leads the series against Valparaiso by a 67-17 margin.  UE has won 20 consecutive home games over the Crusaders; their last win in Evansville came on Feb. 1, 1969 (101-95 score).  UE defeated the Crusaders by a final of 75-65 two weeks ago on the road.

Valparaiso enters Wednesday’s game with an overall 12-13 record while posting a 3-9 record in its first trip through the Valley.  The Crusaders have dropped six of their last seven games with the win coming against Indiana State on January 31.  Tevonn Walker is one of two active Crusaders in double figures, notching 15.3 PPG; he led the squad with 16 points last time out at SIU.  Bakari Evelyn checks in at 12.1 points per contest.

SUPER BOWL WIN

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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.

Tyler Glen Whitson: Attempt Burglary (Level 5 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Tyler Glen Whitson: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony)

Zachary Scott Shafer: Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Paul J. Drennan Jr.: Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony)

Bart E. Hayes: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Andrew Layman Coons: Intimidation (Level 5 Felony)

Terrence Terell Wilder Sr.: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

VCSO Announces Passing of K-9 Bosko

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February 5, 2018
A Message From Sheriff Dave Wedding:

Today the Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to an outstanding four-legged member of our office. K-9 Bosko passed away this afternoon after nearly nine years of service.

When Deputy Bryan Bishop and I first met Bosko years ago, we both noticed that one of his ears appeared to have an odd droop whenever he was relaxed. We had second thoughts about picking him due to this abnormality, but our concerns were completely unfounded. Bosko would go on to become one of the finest law enforcement canines Evansville and Vanderburgh County had ever seen.

Bosko was fierce when pursuing a fleeing felon, yet gentle when off-duty. Bosko performed demonstrations for thousands of people and could only be described as a teddy bear when around children. In all my years I have never witnessed an animal with such an ideal temperament. I would have trusted him to stand guard next to a newborn infant.

Bosko was not only a valued member of our office, but a valued member of the Bishop family. Deputy Bishop’s children played with Bosko like he was their big brother. The bond between a canine and handler is hard to describe, but as a former handler myself I can tell you that losing your partner is very tough.

Thank you Bosko for your faithful service to our Office and to the citizens of Vanderburgh County.

 

Picture: K-9 Bosko posing for a picture.

Pictured above: K-9 Bosko and handler Deputy Bryan Bishop

Pictured above: K-9 Bosko and Sheriff Dave Wedding

Some facts about K-9 Bosko:

  • Placed in service in 2009
  • Sworn in as special deputy for the US Marshals Service in 2013
  • Apprehended approximately 100 violent felons
  • Recovered nearly $300,000.00 in drug money
  • Once tracked and found a missing girl with autism
  • Once tracked and located a suicidal man in the woods, who was later taken for help
  • Participated in countless demonstrations for children

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Vandergburgh County Recent Booking Records

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

EVSC Names Joey Paridaen New North Head Football Coach

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Tonight (Feb. 5), the EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of Joey Paridaen as the new head football coach at North High School. Paridaen was most recently head football coach, teacher and athletic director at Eastern Greene High School in Bloomfield, Ind.

Paridaen graduated from Oakland City University with a B.S. in Business Education and has served as head football coach at Eastern Greene High School for the past four years. Previously, he served as head football coach at Wood Memorial and assistant football coach at Gibson Southern High School.

During his four years at Eastern Greene High School, Paridaen led the team to their first winning season in school history and were three-time Southwest conference champions in 2015, 2016 and 2017. He also led the team to their first-ever sectional championship, a regional championship, and the semi-state championship. His team also made the first-ever boys state championship appearance in school history in any sport.

Paridaen is leaving Eastern Greene with a record of 37-12 and in 2017, outscored his opponents 641-212. Because of his success, he was named the Herald Times Coach of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and the Wabash Valley Area Coach of the Year in 2017. He also was named an Indianapolis Colts Coach of the Week in 2017 and elected to coach the 2018 Indiana Football All-Star Game.

“Joey is excited to become a Husky and work with our students both in and outside of the classroom,” said Andy Owen, EVSC Director of Athletics. “He is an energetic and engaging teacher and coach who comes highly recommended. He also has the passion, knowledge, and energy to move North’s football program in the right direction.”

EVSC Names Troy Burgess New Central Head Football Coach

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Tonight (Feb. 5), the EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of Troy Burgess as the new head football coach at Central High School. Burgess has served as a head football coach throughout Indiana for 16 years, earning a 97-74 record.

Burgess graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in physical education/secondary education.

Most recently, Burgess was the athletic director at South Putnam High School where he also served as head football coach. While at South Putnam, Burgess also was dean of students and assistant principal.

Under his leadership, South Putnam was sectional champions and conference champions twice. Burgess also was named Conference Coach of the Year and Region 6 All-Star Coach of the Year. In addition, Burgess was twice named Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association Coach of the Year.

Prior to coaching at South Putnam, Burgess served as head varsity football coach at Greenfield-Central High School where he was named Hoosier Conference Coach of the Year. Under his leadership, the team was Hoosier Heritage Conference champions. Burgess also served as head coach at Owen Valley High School where he was named Conference Coach of the Year twice and had two undefeated regular seasons. Under his leadership, Owen Valley was a three-time Western Indiana Conference champion. Burgess also served as assistant football coach at Muncie Southside High School.

“Troy’s accomplishments as a coach and educator will make him a great asset to Central High School,” said Andy Owen, EVSC Director of Athletics. “He brings a wealth of experience both on and off the field, and I feel confident that Troy will bring incredible excitement, enthusiasm, and work ethic when working with our student-athletes and leading the Central football program.”

 

IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 6, 2018

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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 congratulate Vanderburgh County Commissioner and Banker Ben Shoulders for being elected as the new President of the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville at the Annual Board of Directors meeting last night?

IS IT TRUE we also congratulate Mayor Winnecke for receiving the Boys and Girls Club “2018 MAN OF THE YEAR” award?

IS IT TRUE that questions have been raised about the reasons that the water bills in Vanderburgh County have increased dramatically during 2018?…as has been known for years a couple of big projects are underway in very early attempts to address the consent decree that the EPA is enforcing against the City of Evansville and these projects are what is driving the price increases?…these projects and thus the price increases are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to having accelerated price increases for water and sewer in Evansville?…the taxpayers, renters, and homeowners of this region can plan on increases like this every year for roughly the next 20 years by which time the average bill will be between $300 and $500 per month?

IS IT TRUE Evansville has delayed fixing a problem that has been known about for nearly 30 years and has been under an EPA mandate for over a decade?…during that decade, the leadership of Evansville has borrowed to build the Ford Center, to subsidize the Doubletree Hotel, to build some gold plated ball fields, to put a bike path in a an disadvantaged area to  reverse the economic direction of North Main Street, subsidized a medical school, gotten space age water meters that are attached to archaic water pipes, new multi million dollars Rhino and Penguin exhibits at the Zoo and a host of other fun and games types of projects?…the projects have done little to impact the economy but they did put the taxpayers at nearly $500 million worth of bonded debt?…when municipalities have borrowed all that they can possibly borrow with the general fund revenue, ALL NEW BORROWING MUST HAVE NEW REVENUE TO SERVICE THE DEBT?…this is why all of the Billion dollars that will ultimately be spent to comply with the EPA mandate will have to be paid for with increases in the water and sewer fees?…it did not have to be that way if responsible fiscal policy had been followed?

IS IT TRUE that Andrew Smith tried to warn the people of Evansville when he ran for City Council in 2007 on a “Sewers B4 Stadium” platform?…Mr. Smith was right then and he still is?…Smith’s voice was drowned out by the arena supporters who allied themselves with former Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel and his scheme to build the Ford Center without a referendum?…these allies of course commissioned a crony consultant to do a study that told them what they wanted to hear about the forecasted resounding financial successes of the Ford Center?…alas the projections turned out to be a false as possible and the Ford Center is now a $9 million drain on the general fund each budget year?…this money and other boondoggle projects that the Weinzapfel Administration originated COULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE?…it is a pity that it wasn’t because now the Evansville Sewer and Water System improvements that are mandated by the EPA are 100% pay to play?

IS IT TRUE when the President of IVY TECH, Dr. Sue Ellsperman visited the Southwest campus in Evansville last year she indicated that she understands that the public misunderstanding about community colleges still exists, and she wants to change it? …its obvious that she still needs to be more aggressive in addressing the staffing, marketing, political and communications problems that currently exist at  IVY TECH statewide in order for her to achieve her goal?  …the masses still have a misunderstanding what IVY TECH is all about?  …we still feel if anyone can lead IVY TECH in the right direction Dr. Sue Ellsperman is still the right person to do it?

IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased that the City of Evansville has installed new glass-enclosed shelters at select bus stops throughout the city? …these bus stop shelters protect our disadvantaged citizens of our community during bad weather while waiting for a bus? …we hope that the Mayor will find additional money to continue building these glass-enclosed bus stop shelters because it’s a worthy public works project?

IS IT TRUE we hope that the Mayor will start ridding of the unsightly park type benches that are presently located at bus stops?  …we also feel that advertising displayed on these benches are also extremely unattractive?

IS IT TRUE the segment held at the end of City Council that allows public comment is now dubbed as the “3 Minutes of Censorship”?  …we were hoping that the newly elected President of City Council Jim Brinkmeyer will change this unacceptable public comment policy created by past Council President Missy Mosby but it’s obvious that won’t happen?  …we can guarantee that the “3 Minutes of Censorship” policy will be a major campaign issue during the next city election?  …censorship should never be accepted by the media or the taxpayers alike?

IS IT TRUE in years past the Vanderburgh County Democratic party political fundraisers turned out to be a financial disaster? …we hear that couple years ago a Democratic party golf fundraiser cost more money to put on than they collected?  …we can guarantee that this type thing won’t happen under the new leadership of Democratic party Chairman Scott Danks?

IS IT TRUE that Vanderburgh GOP Chairman Wayne Park is one “heck of a political fundraiser”? …this is one of the main reasons why the local Republican party is doing so well in getting out the vote is because they have the money to do so?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that Democratic party Chairman Scott Danks can make the local Democratic party competitive once again?

Please take time and read our articles entitled “STATEHOUSE Files, CHANNEL 44 NEWS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, READERS POLL, BIRTHDAYS, HOT JOBS” and “LOCAL SPORTS”.  You now are able to subscribe to get the CCO daily.

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