 Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday.
Ryan Allen Remling Prisoner possessing a deadly weapon, Level 4 felony
Art Thief Makes Off With Painting On UE campus
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Community: Art thief makes off with painting on UE campus Evansville Police are investigating the theft of a painting from the University of Evansville campus. The theft happened on December 2, 2016. The painting is valued at $3,000 Police are trying to identify two men seen on surveillance footage. Police believe the white male in the dark hoodie and ball cap is the suspect in the theft. The white male in the red coat is not considered a suspect at this time, but police would like to speak with him. |
PERENNIAL CLASSIC-ROCK FAVORITE AMERICA IS COMING TO VICTORY THEATRE JANUARY 26
Perennial Classic-Rock Favorite AMERICA Comes To Victory Theatre
January 26, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Go On Sale Friday, December 16 at 10 AM
Evansville, IN- Victory Theatre is excited to add America to the 2017 winter line-up on January 26 at 7:30 PM. Their signature song “A Horse With No Name†made America a global household name and paved the way for an impressive string of hits like “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair” that were cornerstones of 1970’s Top 40 and FM rock radio.
The combination of founding members Gerry Beckley’s melodic pop rock and Dewey Bunnell’s use of folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with former member Dan Peek’s more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
Forty plus years later, Gerry and Dewey are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
Tickets are $74, $59 and $49
Kids enjoy Christmas Shopping with members of the Sheriff’s Office
- On Tuesday, December 13, 2016, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office put on their annual “Christmas with the Kids†program.
Sheriff’s deputies, confinement officers and support staff shopped with children from the ARK Crisis Child Care Center at the Wal-Mart Super Center located at 401 N. Burkhardt Rd. Members of the Sheriff’s Office helped the children pick out needed clothing and household items as well as Christmas toys that were on their wish list.
A photographer from our Criminal Investigations Section was on-scene and captured the fun on film (shown below).
Pictured above (left to right): This years event organizers Sgt. Kerri Blessinger (Wonder Woman) and Sgt. Mark Rasure (Captain America)
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IS IT TRUE DECEMBER 14, 2016
IS IT TRUE we are hearing plans are in the making to merge the offices of County Council and County Commissioners into the same area? Â …we expect County Commissioner Musgrave will try to nix these plans because she campaigned against the spending of our tax dollars on expensive and unwarranted capital projects?
IS IT TRUE its obvious the City/County jointly funded web site layout and design is controlled by the City? Â …we invite the newly elected members of the County Council and County Commission to take time to review the content on this jointly funded web site? Â …once they review the content on this site we expect needed changes will be made to this site in the very near future?
IS IT TRUE we wonder what are the odds of 9 people voting on many hundreds of issues and only disagree on less than 15 issues? Â …could this be the reason why people are calling members of our City Council the “Mayors 9-0 Puppets”?
IS IT TRUE at last Mondays evening City Council meeting they appointed a new Deputy Mayor? … Mayor Winnecke’s Chief of Staff Steve Schaefer was declared the first Deputy Mayor in Evansville, Ind history? …we wonder why people are making such a fuss concerning this issue since it’s a well known fact that Mr. Schaefer has been running the City on a day to day basis for years?  …Mr. Schaefer received a predictable 9-0 vote?  …our recent “Readers Poll”  ask the question: Are you pleased that City Council approve an ordinance change that makes Steve Schaefer Deputy Mayor of Evansville?  …167  people voted in this poll?  …140 voted  “No”,  7 people voted “yes” and 20 people had “no opinion”?
IS IT TRUE we hear the newly elected Vanderburgh County Clerk will appoint a well known person as her Deputy Clerk? Â …we wonder if this person could be someone she worked with in the past? Â …we also wonder if the new Deputy County Clerk has ever served in an elected office position?
IS IT TRUEÂ one of our elected officials was alleged to be in volition of the of the “Little Hatch Act”? Â …when the Mayor was informed of this situation he quickly worked behind the scene to correct this situation with her employer?
IS IT TRUEÂ last week a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new addition to the County Administrative/Corrections building? Â …we wonder why the two (2) newly elected County Commissioners took part of this ceremony and the out going County Commissioners weren’t included in this feel good public relations moment?
IS IT TRUE we wonder why a couple of items posted on last week County Commission agenda was abruptly taken off?
IS IT TRUEÂ it looks like Venueworks might finally be taking control of the marketing activities of the Evansville Thunderbolts Hockey team? Â …we just saw their recent TV commercial and must say it was impressive?
IS IT TRUE we urge you to turn your TV Channel to 44 News? Â …TV Channel 44 is quickly becoming the go to place for in-depth and breaking news? Â …our hats are off to the good folks at Channel 44 TV for providing their viewers with accurate and politically non-bias news?
Today “Readers Poll” question: Do you feel that the County should spend many thousands of dollars to combine County Council and County Commission offices?
COA Keeps Man’s Name On Sex Offender Registry
COA Keeps Man’s Name On Sex Offender Registry
Olivia Covington for www.theindianalawyer.com
A man who has been convicted of multiple sex offenses must keep his name on the Indiana Sex Offender Registry for now after the Indiana Court of Appeals found Tuesday that he had failed to present a proper petition to keep his name off of the registry.
In State of Indiana v. Douglas Woods Johnston, 49A02-1606-CR-1222, Douglas Johnston filed a motion in October 2015 requesting his removal from the Indiana Sex Offender Registry, writing that he had been found guilty but mentally ill in 2006, when he was convicted for the first time of child molesting as a Class C felony. Johnston further wrote that he was eligible for relief because he was 59 years old and was willing to get continued treatment for his mental illness.
During the hearing in January 2016, Johnston’s counsel told the Marion Superior Court that Johnston had also been convicted of child molesting in 1997 and had been arrested in 2013, though that charge was dropped. Johnston then testified that he had been getting treatment for his mental illness and told the court that he faced hardships when trying to comply with the Indiana Sex Offenders Registry Act.
The state, however, objected that the petition was inadequate and argued that Johnston had failed to meet his burden of proof. But the trial court ultimately found that Johnston should be required to register only until July 28, 2016, 10 years after his conviction. The Indiana Department of Correction filed a motion to intervene and motion to correct error, but failed to appear before the Marion Superior Court, so the motion to correct error was denied.
The state appealed, and in a Tuesday opinion a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the decision to deny the motion to correct error. In the majority opinion, Judge Mark Bailey wrote that there were allegations that Johnston’s most recent victim was 6 years old, that Johnston had been classified as a sexually violent predator and that state statute in effect in 2006 required that, “A sex or violent offender who is convicted of at least two unrelated offenses … is required to register for life.â€
“Thus, by all indications, Johnston was subject to life-time reporting requirements when he petitioned for relief,†Bailey wrote.
Johnston’s petition for relief came under Indiana Code section 11-8-8-22, which provides a mechanism for relief for sex offenders if, among other things, the petition is submitted under penalties of perjury and lists each criminal conviction. But Johnston’s petition was not submitted under penalties of perjury and one of his convictions was omitted, Bailey wrote.
Further, Bailey wrote that there was no indication that notice of the hearing was sent to the Department of Corrections or the Attorney General, as required by state statute. Finally, the appellate judge pointed out that Johnston’s counsel had not argued that he had satisfied his statutory burden of proof. Instead, Johnston argued that he had been “implicitly†found to be subjected to an ex post facto punishment, another provision of the statute.
But Bailey wrote that Johnston had not presented an ex post facto punishment argument and instead made an appeal for compassionate relief. Thus, the appellate panel found that Johnston had failed to produce a proper statutory-based petition for relief, so the Marion Superior Court should have granted the state’s request for dismissal.
The case was remanded with instructions to dismiss the matter with prejudice, subject to further proceedings if Johnston filed a new petition.
Lunch With Ace Highlights Promos Leading Up To West Side Night
Event to be held at MBB game against UNI
 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – One of the most popular promotions from last season makes its return to the Ford Center on New Year’s Day as West Side Night will be held on January 1 when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team takes on UNI.
As a buildup to the game, Ace Purple will be touring the west side of the city to promote the game. The first stop will be at Azzip Pizza located at 5225 Pearl Drive on Thursday, December 15 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 16, Ace will be at the Hacienda (5440 Pearl Drive), from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. You can pick up vouchers at those stops, hang out with Ace and have an opportunity to spin the prize wheel to get some great prizes including free tickets and t-shirts!
The January 1 game will also promote awareness of Logan’s Promise with the team sporting their orange jerseys in the contest. Two great giveaways will be held that day as 1,000 t-shirts will be given out as well as 500 Logan’s Promise mini basketballs. In celebrating the spirit of the west side, the Mater Dei and Reitz mascots as well as cheerleaders will be on hand. The Mater Dei band will also be playing at the game.
West Side fans can pick up vouchers to purchase $5 tickets to the game at several locations throughout the west side of Evansville. These are the only places to pick up these vouchers.
First Bank
111 S. Red Bank Road
Evansville, IN 47712
Tracy Zeller Jewelry
111 S. Red Bank Road
Evansville, IN 47712
Leroy’s Tavern
2659 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
Banterra Bank
705 N. St. Joseph Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
Marx BBQ & Catering
3119 W. Maryland Street
Evansville, IN 47720
St. Phillip’s Inn
11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Road
Evansville, IN 47712
Hacienda Restaurant & Catering
5440 Pearl Drive
Evansville, IN 47712
DiLegge’s Restaurant
607 N. Main Street
Evansville, IN 47711
Johnson Carroll Norton, Kent & Goedde, P.C.
2230 W. Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47719
Pet Food Center West
2334 W. Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Azzip Pizza
5225 Pearl Drive
Evansville, IN 47712
Donut Bank
210 N. St. Joseph Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
Pizza King
220 N. St. Joseph Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
Piston’s Bar & Restaurant
2131 W. Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Franklin Street Pizza Factory
2033 W. Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Fulton Tile and Stone
1750 W. Franklin Street
Evansville, IN 47712
Governor Pence Appoints OneAmerica Chairman to IEDC Board
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence today appointed Dayton Molendorp to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
“Dayton Molendorp is a Hoosier business leader,†said Governor Mike Pence. “Dayton’s leadership and commitment helped OneAmerica reach its strongest financial position in its history. As he serves the state on the IEDC’s board, he will continue his tenure of success as he works to attract business investment to Indiana, create more jobs for Hoosiers and grow our state’s business climate, which ranks first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation. I look forward to witnessing Dayton’s passion unfold in his new capacity as he serves Hoosiers throughout the state.â€
Molendorp served as president and chief executive officer from 2004 to 2014 for OneAmerica, a national leader in the insurance and financial services marketplace. Under his leadership, the business grew from under $15 billion in assets to more than $36 billion. OneAmerica’s sales exceeded $2 billion during his time leading the company, where he is credited with advancing the organization to growth during the Great Recession. In 2014, Molendorp retired from the company as president and chief executive officer. Today he remains chairman of the board for OneAmerica and its parent company American United Mutual Insurance Holding Company (AUMIHC).
Molendorp is also active in a number of business, industry and civic organizations, which include the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, the Indianapolis Public Safety Foundation, the Indiana Sports Corporation, the Indianapolis Zoo, Teays River Investments, LLC, the Sagamore Institute and Wheeler Ministries. He earned bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and business administration from Westmar College in Iowa and also served in the U.S. Air Force.
He replaces former IEDC board member Melanie Walker, who resigned after being appointed to the Indiana University Board of Trustees, and will serve the remainder of her four-year term, which expires in March 2017.