Felony Cases Filed By The Vanderburgh County Prosecutorâ€™s Office

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Below Are Felony Cases Filed By The Vanderburgh County Prosecutorâ€™s OfficeÂ

Zachary Lee Tyler Page: Domestic battery (Level 6 Felony), Intimidation (Level 6 Felony)

Terress Palmore: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Auto theft (Level 6 Felony)

Lance Randall Delay: Residential entry (Level 6 Felony), Criminal mischief (Class B misdemeanor)

Morris Estil Anderson: Strangulation (Level 6 Felony)

Steven Wayne Sharp: Maintaining a common nuisance â€“ controlled substances (Level 6 Felony)

Ronald Joseph Kissel: Criminal confinement (Level 6 Felony), Domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor)

Phillip George Damiano: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Harley Dee Wiscaver: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony)

Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events 7/31/2017

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Friday, August 18th	Golf Scramble	12:00 PM	State Representative Ryan Hatfield Golf Scramble Location: Eagle Valley Golf Course – 10350 Petersburg Rd – Evansville, IN Lunch and Registration at 10:30 AM – Shotgun Start 12:00 PM Cost: $60 per person, $240 per foursome. Â Sponsorships available Contact: Charlie Wyatt @ (812) 455-9108 or charlie104pac@aol.com
Wednesday, August 30th	Meeting	6:00 PM	Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Friday, September 8th	Golf Scramble	1:00 PM	Evansville Labor Temple Golf Scramble Location: Boonville Country Club – 5244 IN 61 – Boonville, IN Cost: $75 per person, $300 per foursome. Â Sponsorships available Contact: Madi Goebel @ (812) 422-2552
Wednesday, September 27th	Meeting	6:00 PM	Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Friday, September 29th	Golf Scramble	8:00 AM	Commissioner’s Cup Golf Scramble for Ben Shoulders for County Commissioner Location: Fendrich Golf Course – 1900 E Diamond Ave – Evansville, IN Breakfast and Registration at 7:00 AM – Shotgun Start 8:00 AM
Wednesday, October 25th	Meeting	6:00 PM	Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday, November 29th	Meeting	6:00 PM	Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN
Wednesday, December 27th	Meeting	6:00 PM	Vanderburgh County Democrat Club Meeting Location: FOP – 801 Court Street – Evansville, IN

Wrongly Jailed Drug Court Plaintiffs Lose In Federal Court

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Wrongly Jailed Drug Court Plaintiffs Lose In Federal Court

Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com

Plaintiffs who were jailed for months without due process in a southern Indiana drug court will take nothing in their federal lawsuit against drug court staff members and county sheriff who they say were responsible for violating their constitutional rights, a judge has ruled.

Abuses in the Clark County Drug Treatment Court were so bad that the program was suspended and the former judge who led it, Jerry Jacobi, agreed to never again seek judicial office. More than 60 people whose charges were diverted to drug court were detained more than 72 hours without due process. On average, those participants spent 52 days behind bars without being advised of their right to counsel and in some cases before ever seeing a judge.

The drug court abuses made international headlines in 2014 when prosecutors discovered that lead plaintiff Destiny Hoffman, then 34, had been jailed 154 days after being sentenced to 48 hoursâ€™ detention for submitting a diluted drug screen. Hoffman and others sued Jacobi and other officials responsible for the drug court program.

Senior Judge Sarah Evans Barker last week ruled in favor of the state defendants on the plaintiffs’ alleged violations of their Fourth and 14th Amendment rights, granting summary judgment on 20 of 21 plaintiffsâ€™ claims. The 42-page order allows only one claim to proceed â€” plaintiff Jesse Hashâ€™s complaint against Sheriff Danny Rodden alleging wrongful detention may go forward because Hash was not a participant in the drug court program.

Barker had previously dismissed claims for declaratory and injunctive relief against Jacobi due to his resignation from office, as well as other claims against the state actors in their official capacities that became moot when the drug court ceased operations.

Barker ruled last week in the case involving the drug court employees that because Jacobi was removed from office and the drug court program suspended, plaintiffs who were wrongly jailed have no claim, despite showing their constitutional rights were violated.

â€œ(W)e acknowledge Plaintiffsâ€™ pervasive, palpable frustration in waging this legal assault, which feeling arises out of their inability to overcome the central obstacle to their success, that is, the fact that the primary tortfeasor responsible for their constitutional deprivations was Clark Circuit Court Judge Jerome Jacobi acting in his role as the presiding judge of the Drug Treatment Court,â€ Barker wrote in ruling against the plaintiffs in Hoffman, et al. v. Jacobi, et al., 4:14-cv-00012.

â€œIn the course of our analysis and rulings on the various motions advanced in this litigation, we have found that the official-capacity claims against Judge Jacobi and his staff cannot support an award of monetary damages to Plaintiffs because those claims actually are suits against the State of Indiana. Likewise, we have held that neither Judge Jacobiâ€™s staff, the Clark County Board of Commissioners, nor the Clark County Sheriff can be held liable for the policies, procedures, and actions taken and implemented by Judge Jacobi.

â€œWe are far from unsympathetic to the situations in which Plaintiffs found themselves. Their detentions were in very many instances excessive, arbitrary, unwarranted and unjust. Nonetheless, our decisions here are grounded in the lawâ€™s deep-rooted respect for the sovereignty of the States and the independence of the judiciary. These doctrines of immunity predate even our Constitution and have been enjoyed by sovereigns and judges for centuries as safeguards against the erosion of certain governmental powers and the capacity of such institutions to perform the duties entrusted to them … even when claims establish a violation of the Constitution.

â€œOrdinarily, (plaintiffs) would not be entirely without a remedy,â€ Barker wrote. â€œIn appropriate cases, state actors, including judges, may be subject to suit for prospective injunctive relief to enjoin their future unconstitutional practices from being committed in their official capacities. … This avenue of relief typically is available to a person confined by a state who seeks to challenge the fact or duration of his confinement. Here, however, such remedies are not available because, following the reports of due process violations to the Indiana Judicial Center, the (drug treatment court) was decertified, the remaining participants were allowed to complete the Program under the guidance of Chief Judge (Vicki) Carmichael, Judge Jacobi was removed from office (along with several members of his staff), and the operations of the problem-solving court officially ended in June 2015.â€

Clark Countyâ€™s drug court was later re-established under Carmichaelâ€™s administration.

Attorneys representing plaintiffs and defendants in this case did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Monday.

Rep. Messer Invites Local Job Seekers to Annual Job Fair Thursday in Lawrenceburg

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Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) invites local job seekers to join him at the 6th Congressional District Job Fair on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at Ivy Tech Community College in Lawrenceburg.

Local employers looking to hire will be at Ivy Techâ€™s Lawrenceburg campus from 1:30-4 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend. U.S. military veterans are encouraged to come early at 1 p.m.

â€œThis yearâ€™s job fair should be another great event, with many area employers recruiting workers for high quality, good-paying jobs,â€ Messer said. â€œWe invite anyone looking for a job or new career to join us, and see what the Lawrenceburg community has to offer.â€

Nearly 50 local employers spanning several industries are registered to attend the job fair. Interested employers can register here. Members of the public wishing to attend the job fair do not need to register in advance.

WHAT:

6th Congressional District Job Fair

WHEN:

Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. (1-1:30 is for veterans only)

WHERE:

Ivy Tech Community College

50 Walnut St.
Lawrenceburg, IN

Air Quality Forecast

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Air quality forecasts for Evansville and Vanderburgh County are providedÂ as a public service.Â They are best estimates ofÂ predicted pollution levels that can be used as a guide so people can modify their activities and reduce their exposure to air quality conditionsÂ thatÂ may affect their health.Â The forecasts are routinely made available at least a day in advance, and are posted by 10:30 AM Evansville time on Monday (for Tuesday through Thursday) and Thursday (for Friday through Monday).Â When atmospheric conditions are uncertain or favorÂ pollution levels above theÂ National Ambient Air Quality Standards, forecasts are made on a daily basis.

Ozone forecasts are available from mid-April through September 30^th.Â Fine particulate (PM2.5) forecasts are available year round.

	Monday July 31	Tuesday August 1	Wednesday August 2	Thursday August 3	Friday August 4
Fine Particulate (0-23Â CST avg) Air Quality Index	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Ozone Air Quality Index	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Good	Good
Ozone (peak 8-hr avg) (expected)	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*	NA*

* Not Available and/or Conditions Uncertain.

Air Quality Action Days

Ozone AlertsÂ are issued by the Evansville EPA when maximum ozone readings averaged over a period ofÂ eight hours are forecasted to reachÂ 71 parts per billion (ppb), or unhealthy for sensitive groups on the USEPA Air Quality Index scale.

Particulate AlertsÂ are issued by the Evansville EPA when PM2.5 readings averagedÂ over the period of midnight to midnight are forecasted to reach 35Â micrograms per meter cubed (Âµg/m³).

Current conditions ofÂ OZONE andÂ FINE PARTICULATE MATTER are available in near real-time on the Indiana Department of Environment Management’s website.

National and regional maps of current conditionsÂ are available through USEPA AIRNow.

This Week at USI

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Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6

New Harmony Theatre closes 2017 season with Souvenir

New Harmony Theatre will finish its 30th season with Souvenir by Stephen Temperley. Â The play runs July 28-30 and August 4-6 at the Murphy Auditorium in historic New Harmony, Indiana. Souvenir tells the real-life story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an opera singer of the 1930’s and 40’s who enjoyed the backing of her own money to finance her public performances. With little connection to reality and even less to pitch, she was determined to present herself as a gifted performing artist to an astounded public Single tickets are $30 for an adult, $28 for seniors age 60+, $10 for ages 25 and under, and $24 for USI employees. Season package tickets are also available. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday nights, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit USI.edu/nht or call the box office at 812-465-1668. Read More

Exhibit open through Sunday, September 10

Art exhibition to feature collegiate art faculties from across the Tri-State

The University of Southern Indiana McCutchan Art Center/Pace Galleries will displayÂ 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art FacultiesÂ through September 10, 2017. A closing reception for the participating artists and designers will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. The reception is free and open to the public.Â Read More

Thursday, August 10 and Friday, August 11

10th annual MAIA aims to shatter aging stereotypes

Dr. Bill Thomas, touted as one of Americaâ€™s â€œtop 10 innovatorsâ€ by the Wall Street Journal, will be the opening keynote speaker for the 10th annual Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA), planned for August 10 and 11, 2017, at the University of Southern Indiana. This yearâ€™s MAIA, sponsored by USI and SWIRCA & More, also has a slate of new concurrent speakers and topics related to healthy aging, plus a few familiar faces that are returning by popular demand to celebrate our 10th annual conference. This conference appeals to health care and social service professionals, health care administrators, clinicians, older adults or retirees, family members providing care for a loved one, students and anyone who wants to learn tips for leading a healthier life. Read More

Thursday, August 10

Twelfth annual Day on the Bus event scheduled for August 10

On August 10, 2017, 50 faculty and staff members from the University of Southern Indiana, University of Evansville and Ivy Tech Community College will spend a day on a coach bus for USI’s Day on the Bus. The annual event gives participants an opportunity to learn about workforce trends in the region while visiting selected organizations in the Evansville area. Additionally, the event provides connections between participants, but also promotes long-lasting collaboration throughout the surrounding area. Sponsored by Old National Bank and USI’s Center for Applied Research, this year’s event will have a global presence, focusing on local businesses who have partnerships worldwide. Destinations include Berry Global, Traylor Brothers and Accuride, with lunch provided by Traylor Brothers. Read More

Thursday, August 17

Fall 2017 Welcome Week and start of 2017-18 academic year

Move in for new USI housing residents will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, August 17 with check-in at the Physical Activities Center. Returning residents can begin moving in at 9 a.m. Friday, August 18 with check in at the Housing and Residence Life Office. A full list of Welcome Week activities can be found at USI.edu/welcomeweek. The first day of classes for the fall 2017 semester is Monday, August 21.

11 a.m Monday, August 21

Solar eclipse viewing party to be held on Quad

The USI Geology and Physics Department will hold a viewing party for the near total solar eclipse at 11 a.m. Monday, August 21 in the Quad on USIâ€™s campus. The event will be free of charge and open to the public. Attendees will be able to view the eclipse through specially-equipped telescopes, and safety glasses will be handed out as they are available. For more information about USIâ€™s party, please contact Dr. Matt Merlo at mjmerlo@usi.edu. To speak with an expert member of USIâ€™s faculty about the eclipse for news stories, contact Ben Luttrull at bluttrull@usi.edu or 812-461-5259.

Registration open now; March to be held Saturday, November 4

Registration now open for 16th annual Norwegian Foot March

The 16th annual Norwegian Foot March will take participants 18.6 miles through the rolling hills of Evansvilleâ€™s west side. Carrying a 25-pound rucksack, participants will begin and end at the University of Southern Indiana, working to make it back to the finish line in under four and a half hours. Itâ€™s an experience unlike any other, happening Saturday, November 4, 2017. Registration is currently open for the 16th annual Norwegian Foot March. ROTC cadets, Soldiers and veterans, as well as civilians, may register individually or as part of a four-member team. Registration can be completed online or by calling USI Outreach and Engagement at 812-464-1989. Read More

Adopt A Pet

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Toby is a 5-year-old female brown tabby with a bum back leg. Yes, a female Toby! Her leg will not need amputation, and it doesnâ€™t affect her overall health. She gets around just fine, and doesnâ€™t mind living with other cats! Her $30 adoption fee includes her spay, microchip, vaccines, and more. Contact Vanderburgh Humane at (812) 426-2563 or adoptions@vhslifesaver.org for adoption details!

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