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EPD Detectives Shared Lead Information Resulting in Bank Robbery Arrests

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EPD Detectives Shared Lead Information Resulting in Bank Robbery Arrests

JUNE 18, 2024

In August of 2023, Evansville’s Indiana Members Credit Union was robbed by an unidentified male.

Once he secured money, he fled to an awaiting car nearby. Evansville detectives identified a potential suspect vehicle after a neighborhood canvas which included reviews of residential, commercial, and law enforcement (FLOCK) camera footage. This lead information was distributed via law enforcement information-sharing databases. Due to the nature of the robbery, EPD also sought assistance from the Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI).

Approximately three months later a second bank, in Tennessee, was robbed under similar circumstances. Using EPD’s lead information and information gathered during their investigation, Tennessee investigators were able to identify two persons of interest in their robbery. In May of this year, a third bank robbery occurred in Kentucky, with the MO being the same as the previous two bank robberies.

With the help of multiple agencies and information gathered/shared, on June 13th search warrants and arrest warrants were executed at a residence in Tennessee. Market Wynn (25) and Stephen Hampton (25) were arrested for the bank robbery that occurred in Kentucky; they are presumed to be the same suspects in the bank robberies that occurred in Indiana and Tennessee.

These arrests come after nearly a year-long joint investigation between the Evansville Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Kentucky State Police, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Manchester Police Department (TN), Metro Nashville Police Department (TN), Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, and Lexington Police Department (KY). As of now Wynn and Hampton have been arrested for the bank robbery that occurred in Kentucky and are likely the same suspects to have robbed Evansville’s
Indiana Members Credit Union. Additional charges are likely.

The work that our Evansville Police Department Detectives put into this investigation prompted a multi-jurisdictional investigation leading to two arrests and the recovery of a significant amount of money. They are to be commended for the detail, effort, and time they put into the resolution of this case and for helping to put a
stop to these offenders robbing additional banks. We are appreciative of the working relationship between our agency and the other agencies who were involved in this case.

FOOTNOTE: Reported by Special Projects Coordinator Taylor Merriss tmerriss@evanF

C.K. Newsome Center Opened as Cooling Center

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The City of Evansville has opened the C.K. Newsome Community Center to the public as a cooling center, beginning immediately.

Members of the public are welcome to cool off in the community center from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Water and cooling supplies will be available, provided by the American Red Cross.

Additionally, members of the community can cool down inside any of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library locations during their regular operating hours. Each location access to water fountains and bottle filling stations.

Media with inquiries about cooling stations may contact Joe Atkinson, Communications Director for the Office of Mayor Stephanie Terry, at 812-305-0543 or jatkinson@evansville.in.gov.

Four UE Theatre Alumni Honored with Tony Award for Broadway Play STEREOPHONIC

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NEW YORK, NY (06/17/2024) STEREOPHONIC has captured the coveted Tony Award for Best Play at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, held at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater on Sunday. This accolade crowns an extraordinary night for the production, which made history in April as the most Tony-nominated play in Broadway’s storied history.

The American Theatre Wing had previously announced the nominations on April 30, and the buzz surrounding STEREOPHONIC has only grown since then. With a record-breaking 13 nominations, STEREOPHONIC led the pack and secured five major awards on Sunday. In addition to Best Play (David Adjimi, playwright), the production was honored with awards for Best Direction of a Play (Daniel Aukin), Best Featured Actor in a Play (Will Brill), Best Sound Design of a Play (Ryan Rumery), and Best Scenic Design of a Play (David Zinn).

The production has strong ties to University of Evansville Theatre (UET), with four alumni playing key roles. Among them are lead producer Nick Mills and co-producer Assistant Professor Wes Grantom, both from the class of 2003, who are now Tony Award-winners. Additional contributions come from Miriam Cortes ’21, Assistant Costume Designer, and Benjamin Anderson ’15, the understudy actor for the roles of “Charlie” and “Peter.”

“We’re all incredibly proud of this show. Winning these awards and making history as the most Tony-nominated play of all time is a dream come true. The dedication and talent of this cast and creative team are unparalleled,” said Grantom.

Loosely inspired by Fleetwood Mac and their seminal album Rumours, STEREOPHONIC delves into the creative struggles and triumphs of a rising rock band in 1976. The narrative captures the band at a critical juncture in a music studio, facing the pressures that could either lead to their breakup or breakthrough. Featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, the play provides an intimate, fly-on-the-wall experience of a band on the brink of stardom.

To see a full list of Tony Award winners, visit https://www.tonyawards.com/winners/

 

INTRODUCING THE 2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON

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INTRODUCING THE 2024-2025 SEASON

SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON SALE NOW!

JUNE 18, 2024

Evansville, IN – June 17, 2024 –The Old National Events Plaza and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 Broadway in Evansville season! This season features four Evansville premieres and has something for the entire family! Everyone’s favorite Ogre premieres the season in the re-imagined Broadway hit, SHREK THE MUSICAL. Then the Tony Award-winning musical celebration of the Queen of Rock, TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL wraps the fall lineup. The new year starts with the stage version of everyone’s favorite romantic comedy, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, and the season concludes with the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, HADESTOWN! All 2023-2024 subscribers can renew their subscriptions starting today! New subscriptions will be available beginning Friday, July 26, 2024. On-sale dates for individual tickets will be announced at a future date.

The only way to guarantee your seats to this incredible lineup is to become a season subscriber. Subscriptions start as low as $145 for the 4-show package. For more information on becoming a subscriber, please visit www.oldnationaleventsplaza.com, call the box office at 812-437-8300, or stop by the box office at 715 Locust Street, Evansville, IN, 47708, Wednesday-Friday, from 10a-5p.

Enjoy the many exclusive benefits of being a subscriber including the best seats at the best prices, a guarantee of the same great seats for each season show, the option to renew those seats from year to year, and first options on upgrading seats. Subscription tickets are mailed to subscribers prior to the performance to avoid box office lines and lost ticket insurance is included at no additional charge.

Subscribers also receive additional ticket offers and the chance to purchase exclusive add-on opportunities before the public. New this year is the Broadway Dinner Series, offering Broadway subscribers early access, the best parking, plus a private dining and bar experience in our Grand Tier Lounge before the show.

Broadway in Evansville 2024-2025 Season 

SHREK THE MUSICAL
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 7:30 PM

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM

 

HADESTOWN

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM

DETAILED SHOW INFORMATION

SHREK THE MUSICAL | October 15, 2024

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film. Tony Award-winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) revisit their first collaboration to deliver a more intimate and engaging experience – a joyful, colorful SHREK that leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. With all-new original direction and choreography by Danny Mefford (Choreographer, Dear Evan Hansen) filled with lush orchestrations, this reimagined production brings the show back to its roots – giving it a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another. 

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL | November 4, 2024

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.  Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.

Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL | January 22, 2025

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

 HADESTOWN | February 20, 2025

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.

Intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never let’s go.

 

 

Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell | June 20

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Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell as she explores the deep-seated inequities faced by Black and Brown students from preschool through college. Drawing from her latest book, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School, Tiffany will share her personal experiences and the powerful stories of others, revealing the systemic racism entrenched in American educational institutions.

 

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Time: 1PM

Location: Streaming Online

 

Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School provides invaluable insights for young individuals to critically navigate and shape their educational journeys. This is an essential event for anyone invested in understanding and challenging the racial injustices within our schools.

 

About the Author:

Tiffany Jewell is a celebrated Black biracial writer, anti-bias antiracist (ABAR) educator, and consultant. She is renowned for her influential works, including This Book Is Anti-Racist and The Antiracist Kid. With nearly two decades of experience working with children and families, and a deep commitment to social justice education, Tiffany’s expertise and passion shine through in all her endeavors. She is also the co-founder of ABARatSchool and has been a pivotal leader in Montessori for Social Justice.

 

Don’t miss this chance to engage with Tiffany Jewell and gain a deeper understanding of the historical and ongoing challenges within the American education system.

 

Plans New Community in Newburgh, Indiana

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 Newburgh, INDIANA – Jagoe Homes has announced a new community, Cadbury at Berkshire II, situated between Friedman Park and the Vann Park Sports Complex.

When you desire an active lifestyle, academically excellent schools, and a serene yet convenient setting, you’ll feel very much at home in Cadbury at Berkshire II. Area schools include the Castle High School District, with shopping, restaurants, and recreation nearby.

Traveling East on Indiana Highway 66 (Lloyd Expressway) to Newburgh, turn left (north) onto Indiana Highway 261 towards Castle High School. Turn right (east) onto Oak Grove Road and continue for two miles. Cadbury at Berkshire II is located on the south side of Oak Grove Road.

Amenities close to Cadbury at Berkshire II include Friedman Park, Vann Park Sports Complex, Victoria National Golf Club, Rolling Hills Country Club, and Historic downtown Newburgh.

Jagoe Homes is proud to provide an atmosphere of worry-free living, creating more time for relaxation, family, and the important areas of your life. All new Jagoe Homes are built EnergySmart™ and TechSmart™ and include a 2/10 Home Buyers Warranty.

This new Community offers larger home sites and a wider variety of floor plans, specifically ranch style, Waterview sites, third-bay garages, and full-brick exterior options.

Prospective homebuyers and Realtors interested in this new Community are encouraged to register for the Jagoe Homes priority email list to be first informed about:

  • Updates on Community Progress
  • Floorplans and Options
  • Pricing
  • Available Home Sites

Sign up for the Jagoe Homes priority email list by visiting https://jagoehomes.com/

   

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

IU Swimming & Diving: Olympic Team Trials Updates

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MONDAY, JUNE 17 DIVING PRELIMS

Notes

The Hoosiers competed in the women’s synchronized 3-meter preliminary, the first event of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials.

  • The pair of Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon led the way with a score of 310.95, followed closely by Alison Gibson and Krysta Palmer (300.33) after five dives. IU’s best performance came from Lily Witte and partner Bailee Sturgill with a 247.71.

    A slow morning gives way to a night in which three Hoosiers can qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    • Lilly King is the top qualifier in Monday night’s 100-meter breaststroke final with a time 85 hundredths quicker than the No. 2 seed.
    • Blake Pieroni and Anna Peplowski will automatically qualify for the Paris Games with top-four finishes in the men’s and women’s 200-meter freestyle final, respectively. The top two finishers will represent Team USA individually, while the No. 3 and No. 4 finishers would compete on the 4×200-meter freestyle relay in Paris. The Nos. 5 and 6 finishers could also qualify, but USA Swimming would not select those athletes until later in the week.
    • Next session: Monday, June 17. The third night of finals will start at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can watch on NBC and Peacock to see if the Hoosiers punch their tickets to Paris.

    Results

    Women’s 400-meter IM

    • 31. Reese Tiltmann – 4:53.69

    Women’s 100-meter backstroke

    • 27. Mya DeWitt – 1:01.48
    • 32. Kacey McKenna – 1:01.95

    Men’s 800-meter freestyle

    • 12. Michael Brinegar – 8:00.15
    • 33. Mason Carlton – 8:08.71

Results

Women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard

  • 4. Lily Witte (Sturgill) – 247.71
  • 5. Fowler (Sculti) – 234.24
  • 6. Roselli (Giese) – 224.67

 

x4-year-old Found Unresponsive Leads to Two Arrests and Multiple Charges

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On Sunday, June 16th, the 4-year-old victim involved in this case passed away. Due to her passing, Destiny F. Rhoades’ original charge of Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in SBI is changed to Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death, a level 1 felony. The 16-year-old offender in this case and Rhoades’ boyfriend, Christian T. Gonzalez, appeared in juvenile court this afternoon and has been waived to adult court. His original charge of Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury is changed to Murder, a level 1 felony, and has been transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. An autopsy is scheduled to take place this week for the victim; however, the Coroner’s Office has released the name of the 4-year-old. Her name is Octavia Aquino.

This morning, around 9:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4500-block of Spring Valley Road for a medical emergency reference a female not breathing. The reporter stated she found her roommate’s 4-year-old daughter unresponsive and ‘beyond help’ in the apartment. The arriving officer found the child to be ‘cold to the touch.’ The Evansville Fire Department began working to revive the child. She was transported to the hospital and at this time she is still alive but has very little brain activity. The mother, Destiny F. Rhoades (23), was at work when her daughter was found, and returned to the apartment. Rhoades’ 16-year-old boyfriend was located inside of the apartment along with three other adult females who also reside there. All four adult residents were transported to EPD headquarters and interviewed by detectives. The 16-year-old was not interviewed due to his age.

Detectives uncovered details of incidents involving Rhoades and her juvenile boyfriend since they arrived in Evansville together earlier this year. In February, officers located the 16-year-old juvenile male, who was 15 at the time, after he was reported missing from Fort Wayne, IN. Due to a missing person case being a status offense, officers placed him at Hillcrest Youth Home. He fled the building shortly after. Officers located him again, this time in the company of Rhoades at her residence. He was placed at the Youth Care Center (YCC) and eventually transported back to Fort Wayne. Rhoades was arrested for Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor, a level 4 felony, at that time (case #24-03473). When she was released from jail, she returned to Fort Wayne until her pending court date, around April 11th. Her 16-year-old boyfriend went missing, again, around the time she returned to Evansville for court.

While interviewing Rhoades she stated she went to work around 7:00 a.m. and reported that her daughter was asleep at that time. A roommate stated that she noticed the child had bruises on her body yesterday, specifically around her neck area. She also had a human bite mark on her forearm. Detectives were told the 16-year-old boyfriend admitted he bit the child, but only after she bit him first. A roommate reported that the child seemed to be ‘staring off and was nauseous’ while in Rhoades’ care last night. All three of these circumstances went unreported to law enforcement or medical staff during their occurrence.

Rhoades has been arrested on the following charges and booked in at the Vanderburgh County Detention Center:

1) Family Offense – Neglect of a Dependent (Resulting in SBI)/Child Violations (L3 Felony)

2) Family Offense – Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor (A Misdemeanor)

3) Family Offense – Invasion of Privacy (A Misdemeanor)

The juvenile male has been arrested on the following charges and booked in at YCC:

1) Battery – Serious Bodily Injury (Level 5 Felony)

2) Public Administration – False Informing (B Misdemeanor)

This is a very disturbing case that could lead to the death of a 4-year-old and additional felony charges.

Should the arresting offenses change, and the juvenile male is waved to adult court, his name will be released atcthat time. The detectives that comprise EPD’s Juvenile Unit and Adult Investigations Unit Detectives worked diligently today on these two arrests.

Otters sweep doubleheader to win third straight series

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AUGUSTA, NJ. – The Evansville Otters stole the series away from the Sussex County Miners Sunday with two wins in a doubleheader at Skylands Stadium.

After dropping the series opener Saturday, the Otters (13-20) battled back to win both seven-inning games against the Miners (11-21).

Game 1 – Evansville 3, Sussex 1

The opener featured a pitchers duel from both starters. Parker Brahms (2-4) picked up the win after tossing five and two-third innings of one run ball.

Evansville jumped on the board first with a leadoff single from Dvaid Mendham, followed by an Anthony Calarco fielder’s choice RBI.

Randy Bednar homered to left field in the third inning, giving the Otters a 2-0 lead.

The only run of the game for Sussex came in the fourth frame, but Brahms buckled down and stranded another two runners on the bases to limit the damage.

Against the Miners bullpen, the final run of the game was a sacrifice fly from Blake Mozley, scoring Calarco who led off with a base hit.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Michael McAvene (Sv. 2) came on and relieved Brahms by stranding a pair of inherited base runners. He registered the save after striking out two in the ninth during a one-two-three inning.

Bednar and Mendham each picked up two hits, and the Otters marched on to the nightcap.

Game 2 – Evansville 5, Sussex 2

Moving into the backend of the twin bill, Sussex scored first with their only two runs in the second inning.

The bullpen shined for Evansville, not giving up a run. Ryan Wiltse entered during the third inning and worked out of a bases loaded jam. Leoni De La Cruz and Jon Beymer had bounce back performances, and McAvene picked up his second save of the day in the final frame.

Beymer (2-0) was given the win after going six-up-six-down in the sixth and seventh frames.

In a 2-0 hole, Randy Bednar smacked his second home run of the day to left-center field in the fourth inning.

Later in the fifth, Mike Peabody singled with two outs, was moved to third and then scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at two.

Neither team could score again in the final two innings, and the game went to extras.

Evansville opened up the offense, scoring for three runs. With two outs and the bases loaded, Jomar Reyes singled to right-center and brought home two go-ahead runs for the Otters. Calarco followed up with another single to plate the final run of the game.

The life was sucked out of Skylands Stadium and Sussex went down one-two-three, with McAvene (Sv. 3) on the mound to close out the game again.

Calarco and Mike Peabody had multi-hit games and Reyes led the offense with two RBI. Bednar scored twice in the final contest.

Winners in their last three series, the Otters concluded their six-game road affair with four wins. They will now make the lengthy trek back to Evansville. After an off day on Monday, they will open a nine-game home stand on Tuesday against the Schaumburg Boomers. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT. Coverage is available on the Otters Digital Network and FloBaseball.

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