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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Larry Sterling: Conspiracy Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Lance E. May: Conspiracy Dealing in a narcotic drug (Level 3 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Aaron Ray Brown: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Tashi Tashay Howard: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Taylor Smith Guzzo: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)

David Patrick Warren: Conspiracy Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Rhonda Lynn Cruz: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony)

Ralph M. Brittain: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Jada Gail King: Stalking (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 5 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Marquis J. Mcrae: Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Level 6 Felony)

Brennen Artrell Whitlock: Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Level 6 Felony)

Thomas Edward Nunley: Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony)

Kol Edward Lamb: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Tyrell Jeevan Culley: Conspiracy Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Dealing in marijuana (Level 6 Felony), Contributing to the delinquency of a minor (Level 6 Felony)

Marques Dionate Payne: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Travis John Schoening: Neglect of a defendant (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a defendant (Level 6 Felony), Neglect of a defendant (Level 6 Felony), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person (Class A misdemeanor)

Jonathan Ryan Vaughan: Operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in its body (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Marshun P. Dennie: Carrying a handgun without a license (Level 5 Felony), Possession of altered handgun (Level 5 Felony)

Fitly Demesmin: Conspiracy Burglary (Level 2 Felony), Burglary (Level 2 Felony), Conspiracy Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony)

Brittney Nicole Clark: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license (Class C misdemeanor)

Jackson Lynn Donovan: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Public intoxication (Class B misdemeanor)

Trevor Clayton Barabe: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more (Level 6 Felony)

Richard Alan Pritchett Jr.: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Brian Carl Jordan: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Thomas Brian McKnight: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Invasion of privacy (Class A misdemeanor)

Robert Lee Brehm III: Auto theft (Level 6 Felony), Attempt Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Becky Maria Edwards: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 5 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Lindsey Rene Devault: Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 Felony), Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of marijuana (Class A misdemeanor)

Timothy Dewayne Stull II: Counterfeiting (Level 6 Felony)

UE Professor Mark Kopta Awarded Patent for CelestHealth System-MD

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University of Evansville professor of psychology Mark Kopta has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the CelestHealth System-MD, an electronic system that assesses the effects of medications across medical visits.

The system allows the physician to understand the treatment outcomes for an individual patient, all patients in the physician’s practice, and patients being treated by all medical practices using the system. It can assess medication effectiveness related to mental health, pain, tumor size, and blood chemistry.

Kopta’s CelestHealth Research Group continues to test the system at Johns Hopkins University.

UE softball edged by Winthrop, 4-3 Eagles score twice in 7th inning

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Senior Brittany Hay gave the University of Evansville softball team its first lead in the top of the 6th inning but Winthrop responded with two runs in the top half of the 7th to take a 4-3 win over the Purple Aces on Friday in game one of the Red and Black Showcase hosted by the University of Georgia.

“I really loved the way we made adjustments and fought back to take the lead in the 6th,” Aces head coach Mat Mundell said.  This team showed a lot of heart and fight.  Overall, it was a great softball game.  There are just a few little things we can improve on.”

Winthrop (1-0) got on the board first when Sabrina Shroades doubled to right-center to plate Shayna Covington in the top of the first.  The Eagles struck again in the top of the fourth when Ashley Westbrooks stole home on a double steal.

Evansville (2-2) cut the Eagle lead in half in the 5th.  Alex Latoria reached on an error to lead off the inning and Deja Shelton came in to pinch run.  Great base running by the sophomore saw her advance all the way to third on a wild pitch.  McKenzie Johnson made Winthrop pay as her single brought home Shelton.

Brittany Hay was the hero in the 6th inning when a 2-run single gave UE its first lead of the game at 3-2.  With one out, Eryn Gold reached on a single before Morgan Florey doubled to right.  Next up was Hay, who laced a single to center to score Gould and Olivia Cheatham, who pinch ran for Florey.

Down to their final three outs, the Eagles battled back, hitting a pair of 1-out singles.  With two outs, the winning runs scored on an Evansville error as Morgan Lowers and Covington crossed the plate to make it a 4-3 game.  The Aces went down in order to finish the game in the bottom of the frame.

UE finished the day with five hits off of Winthrop starter Kiley Majette, who went the distance in the win.  Aces starter Morgan Florey also tossed the full seven innings.  She gave up four runs with just one being earned on seven hits.  She struck out six.

Tomorrow, the Aces return to the diamond for two games.  The day starts against the host Georgia Bulldogs at 2:30 p.m. CT before the squad turns right around to face Winthrop at 5 p.m. CT.

 

EVSC statement

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We applaud the Evansville Police Department for their diligent and swift work and cooperation with school officials to conduct an investigation resulting in an arrest. Early this morning we were notified by EPD that an unknown individual had made an ambiguous, nonspecific threat on social media against an unnamed Evansville high school. We immediately notified all local public and private high schools to make them aware of this threat. Precautionary measures were taken in all EVSC high schools. We take all threats seriously and will continue to work with local law enforcement to ensure the safety of our schools.

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Arrest made in on-line threats of violence targeting “an Evansville High School”

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Evansville Police have made an arrest in connection with on-line threats against “an Evansville high school”. The threat was posted on Facebook overnight.
Police received a tip about a post under the name of Kaleb Jenson. The tipster said they were concerned with a comment that was posted on an Evansville Watch thread.
The thread originated on February 12th, but the comment was left at 9:50 on Thursday night. The post read-
“since Florida lost some people, it’s time for somebody else to (sic) I’m shooting up one of the Evansville High Schools tomorrow”
Investigators determined the IP address where the post originated from was 5717 Springfield Dr in Vanderburgh County. Working with EVSC officials, police were able to determine that Central High School student BRANDON LEE JONES (18) lived at that address.
Jones was located at Central and taken to police headquarters. During an interview, JONES admitted to creating the fake Facebook account on February 14th. He told investigators he posted the comment with the intent of causing school to be canceled on Friday. Due to multiple absences, JONES was concerned he would be referred to court if he missed anymore school days. JONES indicated there were no other factors that caused him to make the threatening statement.
Police do not believe anyone else was involved in this case. Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to contact EPD.
JONES was arrested for Felony Intimidation and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.

JONES is currently being booked into the Vanderbrugh County Jail. His booking photo will be available once he has been processed.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

EPD ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Indiana Wins Another Title at Big Ten Championships

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The No. 9-ranked Indiana University women’s swimming and diving team won another title on Thursday night at the 2018 Women’s Big Ten Championships at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion in Columbus, Ohio.

Through seven events, the Hoosiers sit in second place overall with a total of 396 points, behind only Michigan with a score of 430 points. Ohio State is in third with 370 points, while Minnesota (355) and Wisconsin (300) round out the top-five.

The Hoosiers continued their dominance in the 400 medley relay, winning the Big Ten title for the third-straight season and for the fourth time in the last five years with a NCAA A cut time of 3:27.81. The time is a IU school, Big Ten, Big Ten meet and McCorkle Aquatic Center record  and is the best time in the nation so far this season.

Ali Rockett had a tremendous leadoff 100 backstroke leg for IU, setting a personal-best with a NCAA B cut time of 51.25. Her mark is the fourth-fastest time in Indiana history.

Jessica Parratto had a great showing in the Championship Final of the 1-meter dive, winning bronze with a NCAA Zones qualifying score of 330.20. Parratto was extremely consistent in her list, scoring between 54.00 and 58.50 on all six of her attempts.

Christine Jensen had a career swim in the Championship Final of the 200 IM, placing fifth overall with a personal-best and NCAA B cut time of 1:56.76. Lilly King was right behind her, taking sixth place with a NCAA B cut of 1:56.81.

In the B Final of the 200 IM, Rachel Matsumura was seventh to place 15th overall with a NCAA B cut of 1:58.97.

Three Hoosiers were in the C Final of the event, led by Sam Lisy who placed 19th overall with a NCAA B cut of 1:59.11. Aby Kirkpatrick took 20th (1:59.95) and Josie Grote was 22nd (1:59.99) with NCAA B cut marks.

In the 500 freestyle, Cassy Jernberg had a great swim for the Hoosiers, finishing sixth overall with a personal-best and NCAA B cut time of 4:39.22. Also in the A Final, Kennedy Goss was eighth with a NCAA B cut mark of 4:42.51.

Maria Paula Heitmann had a career swim in the C Final of the 500 freestyle, closing over the last 100 yards to win and take 17th overall with a PR and NCAA B cut of 4:43.23. Delaney Barnard also set a PR in the race, finishing third to place 19th with a NCAA B cut time of 4:44.61.

Freshman Grace Haskett led the Hoosiers in the 50 freestyle, placing eighth in the Championship Final with a NCAA B cut time of 22.35. Haskett now owns four of the top five times in program history in the event.

Ali Rockett had an impressive swim in the B Final, placing third to take 11th overall with a personal-best and NCAA B cut of 22.49.

In the C Final, both Holly Spears and Shelby Koontz were clutch for IU, placing second and third in the race out of lanes 7 and 8, respectively. Spears took 18th overall with a PR and B cut of 22.78, while Koontz was 19th with a personal-best and NCAA B cut time of 22.79.

The No. 9 Hoosiers will continue the 2018 Big Ten Championships on Friday morning with the prelims of the 100 butterfly, 400 IM, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke and 3-meter dive.

Be sure to keep up with all the latest news on the Indiana men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams on social media – Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

500 Freestyle

  1. Cassy Jernberg – 4:39.22 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)
  2. Kennedy Goss – 4:42.51 (NCAA B Cut)
  3. Maria Paula Heitmann – 4:43.23 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)
  4. Delaney Barnard – 4:44.61 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)

200 IM

  1. Christine Jensen – 1:56.76 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)
  2. Lilly King – 1:56.81 (NCAA B Cut)
  3. Rachel Matsumura – 1:58.97 (NCAA B Cut)
  4. Sam Lisy – 1:59.11 (NCAA B Cut)
  5. Abby Kirkpatrick – 1:59.95 (NCAA B Cut)
  6. Josie Grote – 1:59.99 (NCAA B Cut)

50 Freestyle

  1. Grace Haskett – 22.35 (NCAA B Cut)
  2. Ali Rockett – 22.49 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)
  3. Holly Spears – 22.78 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)
  4. Shelby Koontz – 22.79 (Personal Best, NCAA B Cut)

1-Meter Dive

  1. Jessica Parratto – 330.20 (NCAA Zones Qualifying Score)

400 Medley Relay

  1. Ali Rockett, Lilly King, Christine Jensen, Grace Haskett – 3:27.81 (School, Big Ten, Big Ten Meet and Pool Record, NCAA A Cut)

 

Eagles down Cardinals for 11th straight win

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Senior forward Morgan Dahlstrom (Grayslake, Illinois) and senior guard/forward Kaydie Grooms (Marshall, Illinois) combined for 34 points and 17 rebounds as the No. 10/15 Screaming Eagles earned their 11th straight win with a 67-54 Great Lakes Valley Conference road triumph over host William Jewell College Thursday evening.

Dahlstrom finished with a game-high 19 points and nine rebounds on 7-of-11 shooting, while Grooms had 15 points, eight rebounds and four steals.

USI (22-2, 14-1 GLVC) led from the outset following a three-pointer by senior guard Randa Harshbarger (Philo, Illinois) in the team’s first possession. The Eagles eventually built 16-9 advantage five minutes into the first period following three straight buckets by Dahlstrom.

William Jewell (11-11, 8-7 GLVC), however, fought back, tying the contest at 20-20 and at 23-23 with just under seven minutes left in the second period.

The Eagles, though, reeled off 12 consecutive points from that juncture and took a 37-25 lead into the intermission that they would not relinquish. Grooms had seven points in the surge, including one of USI’s five first-half three-pointers.

Keyed by a pair of three-pointers by freshman forward Kaiti Butaud, the Cardinals pulled to within six (50-44) heading into the fourth quarter, but a 6-0 USI surge that featured a Grooms steal and layup, as well as a coast-to-coast bucket by junior guard Alex Davidson (Salem, Indiana), put the Eagles back in front by 12 (58-46) with less than six minutes to play in the contest.

Butaud drained another three-pointer to get the Cardinals to within nine moments later; but a three-pointer by Harshbarger—it was USI’s only trifecta of the second half—with five minutes to play pushed the Eagles’ lead back to 12 as their cushion remained in double digits throughout the remainder of the contest.

Davidson added 13 points and four rebounds for the Eagles, while Harshbarger chipped in seven points, five rebounds three assists and three steals. Sophomore guard/forward Morgan Sherwood (Charleston, Illinois) contributed seven points off the bench.

Butaud led the Cardinals with 15 points after going 5-of-11 from three-point range, while senior forward Katie Finn produced 13 points and three steals.

USI returns to action Saturday at 1 p.m. when it takes on Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. The Hawks (10-13, 6-9 GLVC) suffered a 68-53 home loss to Bellarmine University Thursday evening.

Notes: USI improved to 30-3 in GLVC play throughout the last two seasons following Thursday’s win and has won 34 of its last 38 conference games dating back to the end of the 2015-16 season…USI (4.50) maintained its lead over Drury (4.43) in the GLVC Tournament Points Rating System following Thursday’s games…the Eagles’ five three-pointers in the first half were more than their combined amount (4) from the previous two games…Dahlstrom has shot 50.0 percent or better in seven straight games and nine of the last 10 contests.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Federal Tax Reduction To Benefit Vectren Customers This Year

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Evansville, Ind. – As a result of the newly enacted federal tax legislation, natural gas and electric customers of Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) will see lower electric and gas rates beginning this year. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which decreased the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, and became effective on Jan. 1, 2018. Today, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) issued an order providing guidance on a process on how utilities can reflect in their rates and charges the effects of the recent reduction in federal tax rates. This guidance aligns with Vectren’s intention to request IURC authority to adjust rates and charges to begin providing the benefits of those tax reductions in the near term. If Vectren’s request is approved, the result will be lower energy bills for customers.

Initial estimates suggest that for Vectren electric customers the Federal tax reduction will reduce electric costs by $70 to $90 per year. In addition, Vectren customers who also have natural gas service will see an additional decrease between $20 to $35 on the gas portion of their energy bill.

“Customers’ bills include the cost of income taxes, and it only makes sense customers should directly benefit from this reduced cost resulting from the new, lower tax rate,” said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana – South. “We continue to work with our regulatory agencies to ensure that the impact of lower Federal taxes is passed on as quickly as possible.”

Revised rates reflecting the lower tax rate will require the approval of the IURC.

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