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New DNA Technique Helps Secure Narcotics Conviction

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In January 2015 confinement officers conducted a search of Mr. Forest’s cell and located nearly 21 grams of crack cocaine hidden among his personal effects. That discovery was only the first step in proving the cocaine belonged to Mr. Forest. Establishing possession in a jail setting can be difficult due to inmates having access to each others living areas as well as a pervasive unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement.

Lead Detective James Budde explained, “Due to complicated circumstances surrounding the State’s burden of proof in this matter, the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office enlisted the expertise of Dr. Mark Perlin to conduct DNA analysis of the baggie that contained the crack cocaine. Dr. Perlin is recognized within the scientific community as an expert in DNA analysis. Dr. Perlin founded CyberGenetics Inc., a DNA analysis company based in Pittsburgh. Dr. Perlin developed a software program known as TrueAllele, which can identify and separate the DNA of multiple individuals that may have cross contaminated a particular item. TrueAllele had previously been used to help identify victims of the World Trade Center attacks. Dr. Perlin’s technology and expertise with respect to DNA analysis came at the recommendation of theIndiana State Police lab, although his methods had never before been admitted into an Indiana court. This past Friday the Honorable Judge D’Amour ruled the TrueAllele results as admissible at Mr. Forest’s trial.”

The jury heard from several witnesses during the course of the trial, which included ISP lab technicians, confinement officers, narcotics detectives, Forest’s cell mate at the time of the cocaine seizure, as well as Dr. Perlin himself. Dr. Perlin gave expert testimony that there was no evidence of Forest’s cell mates’ DNA on the baggie of cocaine, but that there was a match for Mr. Forest. This evidence was crucial in securing a conviction of Mr. Forest.

The lead prosecutor for this case was Deputy Prosecutor Javier Lugo, who was assisted by Deputy Prosecutor Justin Brandt. Mr. Forest was convicted of a lesser included charge of Possession of Cocaine as a Level 4 Felony, which carries a sentencing range of two (2) to twelve (12) years. Mr. Forest is currently serving a federal sentence for a firearms conviction and has lengthy history of violent offenses involving narcotics and firearms.

Sheriff Dave Wedding stated, “Thanks to solid police work on the part of our jail staff, the investigative skill of our narcotics detectives and the eagerness of the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office to both embrace and defend new technology we were able to secure a conviction in this case.”

Pictured above: Dugniqio Dishay Forest, 21, of Evansville.

 

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TRUMP HITS ON THE MEDIA

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Making Sense by Michael Reagan

Donald Trump is still no conservative and never will be.

He still hasn’t figured out that the mix of insults, bluster and off-the-cuff political statements that won him the Republican Party primary won’t work in the general election.

But a lot of us conservatives enjoyed watching him attack the news media for the way they’ve questioned his handling of the $6 million donation he raised for veterans organizations.

For decades we’ve watched the unfair and unbalanced mainstream news media spew its liberal bias and wanted to throw a brick through the TV screen.

Trump symbolically did just that when he called that press conference on Tuesday.

He went overboard in his attack, of course, because he’s Donald Trump. But his media rage was justified.

The news media questioned him like a war criminal about the details of the $6 million he raised for the vets, acting as if he had never really raised the money or never intended to disburse it.

Trump is hopelessly naive if he really thought he was going to be given a standing ovation by the news media for raising money for the vets or anyone else.

But the liberal media wolf pack nitpicked at every part of Trump’s charitable effort.

Some of the checks had not been sent out yet!

It was only $5.6 million that was raised, not $6 million!

And look! Trump hadn’t yet paid the million bucks he promised to chip in!

Everyone knows it was a PR stunt for Trump to skip Republican Debate No. 37 and go on TV and pander to military veterans.

And it’s true that it was way back in January when he was bragging he raised the $6 million.

But come on. Did anyone — other than the biased reporters in the news media — really think the checks were going to be mailed out the next day or next week?

To any vets group that sent in an email asking for money?

The organizations clamoring for a share of the money had to be carefully vetted by someone on Trump’s staff.

Imagine what the news media would have done to Trump if some wacko paramilitary group ended up spending $100,000 on hate billboards or worse.

And really, did anyone — other than the media dumbos — think Trump was planning to never pay his million or pocket all the money himself?

Trump’s message was valid. He just didn’t deliver it well.

He shouldn’t have singled out individual reporters, and he should have taken a more lighthearted, sarcastic, mocking approach, not an angry one.

He should have said he was sorry the liberal news media thought the process was taking too long, but that raising and responsibly handing out $6 million takes time.

He should have explained that he had his small staff working on it, but that they were also busy trying to help him become president of the U.S.

At his press conference Trump also should have asked something like, “I was wondering. When will the Washington Post’s crack investigative team and the rest of you so-called journalists show the same level of interest in exposing the shady fund-raising techniques of the Clinton Foundation?”

It’d be a major accomplishment if the Washington press corps merely asked Hillary a few tough questions about the lucrative international influence-peddling racket she and Bill are running.

But of course Hillary doesn’t do press conferences. She hides from the press — and the press is so biased it barely complains.

I’m not a big fan of Trump, but he was right to attack the Washington media. The trouble is, the way he did it was not even close to being presidential. And in November that could prove to be his Achilles Heel.

Pro – Trump

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The Governor’s Week in Photos

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1) Governor, First Lady Celebrate Historic Race // May 29, 2016. Governor Mike Pence, First Lady Karen Pence and family join race fans from around the world for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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2) Governor Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day // May 30, 2016. Governor Mike Pence honors our nation’s fallen service members and greets veterans at the Washington Park East Memorial Day Service at the Hoosier Patriot Memorial in Indianapolis.

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3) Governor Pence Chairs IEDC Board Meeting in Southeast Indiana // June 2, 2016. Governor Mike Pence chairs a joint meeting of the board of directors of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Indiana Economic Development Foundation Inc. at Hillenbrand in Batesville. Pictured in the first photo is State Representative Cindy Ziemke (R- Batesville) and Secretary of Commerce Victor Smith. Pictured in the bottom photo is Hillenbrand President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Anthony Raver.

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4) Governor Pence Celebrates Donut Day in Indy // June 3, 2016. Governor Mike Pence joins the Salvation Army and WIBC for National Donut Day on Monument Circle to crown Indianapolis’ best yeast donut, Square Donuts, and overall donut, the maple bacon doughnut from Titus Bakery.

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5) Governor Pence Honors Disabled Hoosier Veterans // June 3, 2016. Governor Mike Pence attends the Disabled American Veterans 91st Annual State Convention at the Marriott in Indianapolis.

 

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Visit Indiana Parks

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Dear Friend,

Did you know? Indiana’s state park system started 100 years ago in celebration of Indiana’s centennial. To help commemorate the parks’ 100th birthday this year, visitors will pay only 10 cents for admission this weekend – just like the folks did in 1916.

This is just one of many activitiesplanned to help celebrate Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoirs, while encouraging Hoosiers to enjoy time outdoors. Visit Harmonie State Park located in New Harmony and take advantage of their numerous trails, picnic locations and many other outdoor activities.

Click here to tweet about this opportunity!

Summer is one of the best times in Indiana. I hope you get the chance to go and enjoy our state’s natural beauty.

Please contact me at h76@iga.in.gov or 317­-232­-9816 with any questions or input.

Sincerely,

State Rep. Wendy McNamara

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Economic Week in Review: More Strong Economic News for Indiana

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Attracting New Hoosiers

Ranking: Indy among best for Mid-Career Workers

Inside IN Business

Indianapolis is ranked near the top of a national list of the Best Cities for Mid-Career Professionals. Forbes considered data including unemployment rates, job growth projections and cost of living.

EDITORIAL: With millennials in mind

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette – Eric Doden

Indiana’s economy has been making waves recently. Just this month, Chief Executive magazine announced that the state ranks first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business, and April marked the 10th consecutive month with employment above the state’s previous peak employment record from March 2000.

Study: Indiana Tops for Advanced Manufacturing

Inside Indiana Business

INDIANAPOLIS -The director of the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research says Indiana has the largest share of advanced manufacturing employment in the country. A report from the CBER and Conexus Indiana, the state’s advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, says 53 percent of manufacturing jobs are in advanced manufacturing and Michael Hicks says there is a correlation between the number of jobs and the number of college graduates.

Medical firms, universities drive increase in Indiana patents

IBJ

The latest Hoosier inventions are emerging from the bustling orthopedic industry in Warsaw, from faculty laboratories at Indiana’s flagship universities, and from health care firms across central Indiana, including Cook Medical Technologies.

 

Indiana Attracts Connecticut-Based Pet Food Manufacturer, 150+ Hoosier Jobs

Pet food manufacturer Blue Buffalo to build plant in Richmond, create 165 new jobs

Fox 59

Blue Buffalo Pet Products will invest more than $100 million to build and equip the production and distribution facility at 4748 Industries Road. The complex will include a state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing plant and a research and development center. It’s the company’s second plant in the U.S.

 

Richmond bags Blue Buffalo boon

Inside IN Business

Connecticut-based Blue Buffalo Pet Products (Nasdaq: BUFF) has big plans in Wayne County. The company says it will invest more than $100 million to build a production and distribution facility in Richmond and create up to 165 jobs. The facility, which will be Blue Buffalo’s second in the United States, will also include a research and development center. Mayor Dave Snow says, with the announcement, “Richmond has secured its place on the national map for economic development.”

Blue Buffalo comes to Indiana bringing 165 jobs

WISH

Blue Buffalo is coming to Indiana and bringing along 165 new jobs. Blue Buffalo is a pet food maker. They announced a new manufacturing facility in Richmond. The Connecticut based company says it’s investing more than $100 million to create a production and distribution center.

Pet food maker Blue buffalo to spend $100M on plant in Richmond

Indianapolis Business Journal

A company that makes natural pet food announced Tuesday it will invest $100 million in a new production and distribution center in eastern Indiana—and could receive more than $1.6 million in state tax credits to do so. Blue Buffalo Pet Products said it will create 165 jobs when it opens the facility—which will include a research and development center—under its Heartland Pet Food subsidiary in Richmond.

New pet food manufacturing facility to create 150 jobs

The Statehouse File

“I’m excited to welcome Blue Buffalo to Indiana, which is home to the highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation,” Gov. Mike Pence said in a statement. “As the best state in the Midwest for business, Indiana offers low costs and taxes, reduced corporate regulations and a skilled Hoosier workforce.”

Indiana attracts Connecticut-based pet food manufacturer, 150+ Hoosier jobs

Terre Haute Tribune Star

Blue Buffalo Pet Products, the nation’s leading producer of natural pet foods, announced plans today to establish a new manufacturing facility for its wholly-owned subsidiary Heartland Pet Food in Richmond, creating up to 165 new jobs in Indiana.

Blue Buffalo Pet Products says it will build a new manufacturing plant and research and development center in Richmond, creating up to 165 jobs

Greenfield Daily Reporter

Blue Buffalo Pet Products says it will build a new manufacturing plant and research and development center in Richmond, creating up to 165 jobs.

Pet food maker expands to Richmond, creating up to 165 jobs

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Blue Buffalo Pet Products says it will build a new manufacturing plant and research and development center in Richmond, creating up to 165 jobs.

Michigan-Based Provider of Specialty Vehicles and Services Adding 100+ Jobs in Elkhart County

Equipment manufacturer adding 100 jobs

Inside IN Business

The upcoming Federal Communications Commission frequency auction is already boosting a southwest Indiana company. Chandler-based Electronics Research Inc. says it will add around 100 workers and three buildings by the end of the year to keep up with expected demand.

Specialty vehicle producer to add almost 150 jobs in Elkhart County

The Statehouse File

“Indiana’s rich history in the automotive industry continues to attract new business and support job creation in today’s economy, helping the Hoosier state earn recognition as a top state for business,” Gov. Mike Pence said in a statement. “Indiana ranks third in the country for automotive manufacturing production because of companies like Spartan Motors that serve commercial vehicle needs nationwide.”

Spartan adding jobs in Elkhart County

Inside IN Business

Michigan-based Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Service has announced plans to expand operations in Elkhart County. The expansion, which involves a nearly $11 million investment from Spartan, could create nearly 150 jobs by 2019. Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Service is a unit of Spartan Motors Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR). The company says the expansion will increase production of its Utilimaster brand walk-in vans, parcel delivery vans, along with other products.

Utilimaster expanding in Bristol and hiring more than 100

South Bend Tribune

Thanks largely to a boost in the production of walk-in vans, Utilimaster announced it has hired 40 employees this year and plans to bring up to 107 more on board by 2019…In a prepared statement, Gov. Mike Pence lauded the growth led by Spartan Motors in Indiana. “Indiana ranks third in the country for automotive manufacturing production because of companies like Spartan Motors that serve commercial vehicle needs nationwide,” he said.

 

Utilimaster expansion to create 147 new jobs in Elkhart County

The Elkhart Truth

Spartan Motors Inc. announced plans to expand its Utilimaster business in Bristol, creating an estimated 147 new jobs by 2019. The Elkhart location of the company will house Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, the part of the company that includes the Utilimaster brand for trucks.

Michigan company to expand in Indiana, hire up to 147

WLFI

A Michigan-based fleet vehicle company says it will expand its business in Elkhart and create up to 147 new jobs by 2019.

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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TVCA Connect & Support Newsletter June 2016

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TVCA Connect & Support Newsletter  June 2016

Cincinnati Stand Down
Friday, June 10, 9:00am-2:00pm
Washington Park

2016 Tri-State Women Veteran Appreciation Banquet
Thursday, June 16, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Drees Pavilion, Covington, KY

Please direct veterans, military families and caregivers to the TVCA Veteran and Family Resource Portal for easy access to reliable local resources and benefits. If you see any changes or additions needed, please let us know.

Interesting Facts on Housing and Food Insecurity

* Fifty percent of pre-9/11 veterans and 57% of
post-9/11 veterans had lined up housing when
they left the military.
* Nineteen percent of post-9/11 veterans reported
being homeless in the past three months,
compared to 16% of pre-9/11 veterans.
* Food insecurity was reported as a concern for
both pre- and post-9/11 veterans, with 7% of
pre-9/11 veterans and 12% of post-9/11 veterans reporting it was often a problem.

Annual Program Honors Women Veterans

On June 16th, the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and the Cincinnati Education and Research for Veterans (CERV) Foundation will be holding their annual Women Veterans Appreciation Banquet and Tristate Women Veterans Lifetime Achievement Awards. The event will be held at Drees Pavilion in Covington. This event is free of charge to women veterans, however registration ends on June 8th.  Please contact the VA’s Women Veteran Program Manager Shirley May today!

Family Support Efforts in the Foreground

The TVCA and our partners were busy in May with several efforts intended to build bridges with the community and support military families. The largest of these efforts was our first Military Moms Conference that took place on Saturday, May 21 at the American Red Cross. Approximately 40 family members gathered for a day of inspiration and education. Thanks to our event sponsors Kroger, PNC, the VA, the Red Cross, P&G, and the Cincinnati Reds among others. A special highlight was the talk given by Elaine Brye, author of “Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom’s Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front.” Breakout sessions hosted by the VA (PTSD and depression) and the Red Cross (communication) rounded out the event. Afterwards, families attended the Cincinnati Reds game against the Seattle Mariners.

Over 20 veterans and family members particpated in the PWC’s Repair Affair on May 14th. The crew helped Mr. W., a disabled veteran, by painting his house, general landscaping and fixing a gate. If you are interested in future volunteer opportunities please contact Lisa Pruett.

Finally on May 26th, we were at the Kenwood Theater to host a Memorial Day public screening of Project 22, a documentary highlighting two veterans’ trek across the country by bike to seek out hope and support for struggling veterans. Let us know if you are interested in sharing this with your veterans.

Thanks to everyone who helped plan and participate in these important events!
June is PTSD Awareness Month

 

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