First Lady Karen Pence will participate in the 2015 Lupus Awareness Month press conference in Indianapolis. There, she will read Governor Pence’s proclamation declaring the month of May as 2015 Lupus Awareness Month and will join representatives from the Lupus Foundation of America – Indiana Chapter to dye the canal purple to raise awareness of this autoimmune disease.
Shooting Arrests made by Evansville Police Department
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On Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at approximately 4:20 pm witnesses saw three individuals, two adults and one juvenile in a verbal dispute with someone at the residence of 721 E. Blackford Avenue. Soon after the dispute, Clifton Fletcher Jr and Kelly Wickware Jr. were observed shooting at the house and then ran on foot from the area.
Fletcher, Wickware and the juvenile, Deviante Gaines, were located on playground equipment at Bayard Park and then apprehended as the fled from the police. Officers witnessed Fletcher drop a handgun as he ran and another handgun was located on top of the playground equipment were the suspects had been.
Fletcher and Wickware were charged with criminal recklessness, weapons charges, and criminal gang activity. They are being held in the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center.
Gaines was taken into custody for a warrant issued for an armed robbery that occurred in February. He is also being held in the VCCC.
The below images are of 19 year old Clifton Fletcher Jr, 19 year old Kelly Wickware Jr, and 17 year old Deviante Gaines.
If anyone has knowledge about these or other crimes that the trio may have been involved with are asked to call the Evansville Police Department at 436-7979 or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME.
IS IT TRUE MAY 20, 2015
IS IT TRUE we want to thank the Indiana Conservation Officers and Richard Howard, Lead Arson Investigator for the Evansville Fire department in doing an outstanding job in determining the cause and possible motives of the Houseboat fire at Inland Marina that was responsible for $4 to $5 million worth of damage to other property? …we are pleased to see a successful conclusion to the three month investigation and equally pleased to see the alleged offenders arrested?
IS IT TRUE we find it strange that the City of Evansville choose to store the burnt remains of the of the 66 foot house boat owned by William Marver at Hamrick Towing? …the City of Evansville had just previously selected an out of State towing company over Hamrick’s in awarding the recent towing contract?  …then, at the first major incident are forced to call Hamrick’s Towing for their help in recovering the boats and storing them. … we are told that Hamrick Towing did an outstanding job in protecting the evidence.?  …the City of Evansville felt Hamrick’s is obviously the only qualified company to recover and protect the evidence of this crime that resulted in $4 to $5 million dollars of damage but can’t convince the City of their ability to handle a simple towing contract with the city?
IS IT TRUE we a glad that the anti-Gail Riecken forces were dead wrong (as we expected) when they quietly started a whisper campaign that they had something to with the million dollar fire at Inland Marina? …we can’t wait to hear these same people apologize for their thoughtless comments and innuendo’s?
IS IT TRUE we are extremely pleased that City Council took the recommendation of the CCO and tabled the extension of the Homestead Tax Credit for 2016 for a later date? …sources indicate these are the percentages of the Homestead Tax Credits that have been given to us the past few years: 2014-6.66%, 2013-6.16%, and 2012-7.05%?…we are waiting for the City of Evansville Controller to share some light if these figures are correct or not?  …we are also pleased that Chief of Staff, Steve Schaeffer was parading around in the hallway outside Council Chambers complaining that the City Council was actually following the advice of the CCO instead of the Mayor’s Office?
IS IT TRUE attached below is  the affidavit concerning charges filed against William Howard Marver?
STATE OF INDIANA
COUNTY OF VANDERBURGHÂ
STATE OF INDIANA
vs
WILLIAM HOWARD MARVER
W/M
DOB: 9/1/1958
SSN.• REDACTED
DLN.• 8944-33-2969
FBI: 584336HA3
5 107″ – 215
1725 RIVERVIEW CT EVANSVILLE, IN 47712THE VANDERBURGH S RIOR COURTÂ CIRCUIT
CAUSE NUMBER. 82 /C01-1505-F4-With FORM4TION FOR:
COUNT 1:
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT ARSON a Level 4 Felony
AGENCY: INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
l.c. and l.c. 35-41-5-2
COUNT 2:
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT ARSON FOR
HIRE a Level Felony
AGENCY: INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATUML RESOURCES
l.c. 35-43-1-l(b) and l.c. 35-41-5-2
COUNT 3:
ARSON WITH INTENT TO DEFRA UD a Level 6 Felony
AGENCY.•INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES l.c. 35-43-1-l(c)
Count 1:
The undersigned, being duly ffl•vorn upon his oath, says that in Vanderburgh County, State ofIndiana, between January 24, 2015 through February 14, 2015, William Howard Marver with the intent to commit a felony ofArson agreed with Brenda Harris to commit the aforesaid crime ofArson; and that either the above listed defendant or Brenda Harris performed one or more ofthe following overt acts in furtherance of the agreement:
l. On or about January 24, 2015, William Marver and Brenda Harris discuss each oftheirfinancial problems via Facebook resulting in William Marver advising Brenda Harris that he has a plan but would need to meet in person to discuss and/or
2. On or about February 10,201.5, William Marver advises Brenda Harris via Facebook that he “needs the work they talked about done. ” The two then discuss obtaining a kerosene heater and/or
3. William Marver and Brenda Harris each would advise investigators that William Marver was going to pay Brenda Harris to clean his house boat to get it readyfor sale and/or
4. On February 12, 2015, Brenda Harris advises that she and Zachary Patrick began removing items from the house boat of William Marver and/or
5. On February 12, 2015, William Marver gave Brenda Harris three space heaters, one kerosene heater and a jug ofkerosene fuel and/or
6. On February 13, 2015, Brenda Harris, Zachary Patrick and Cory Boling, continue removing items from the house boat of William Marver, including a wall mounted television and a wall mounted stereo system. A truck load of items were taken to the residence of William Marver and/or
7. On February 13, 2015, William Marver stated he brought garbage bags to the boat and that Brenda Harris had all the beds stripped, bathrooms cleaned, and that Brenda Harris was on her way to having the boat ready to sell and/or
8. Brenda Harris would later tell investigators that she did not clean the boat but rather just removed items and/or
9. William Marver would later tell investigators that the house boat is insured by Allstate Insurance Company and/or
10. On February 13, 2015, Brenda Harris asks Zachary Patrick and Cory Boling to go up on top ofthe boat to flip a breaker. While Cory Boling and Zachary Patrick are outside the boat, Brenda Harris moves the kerosene heater and a jug ofkerosene fuel to the hallway and afire is started and/or
11. Zachary Patrick extinguishes the fire. Cory Boling moved the jug ofkerosene fuel awayfrom the kerosene heater. Approximately ten (10) minutes later, as Cory Boling and Zachary Patrick were outside, sitting on the stairs ofthe boat, Brenda Harris exits the boat and Cory Boling notices that the interior hallway ofthe boat was on fire. Thisfire was much larger that the basketball sizedfire earlier and/or 12. Cory Bolingfurther advises that Brenda Harris stated, “we all need to be telling the same story”, “you understand I did what I had to do”, and “but don’t worry, you will get paid” and/or
13. Brenda Harris and William Marver were on the phone with each other several times during that night and/or
14. Brenda Harris would later tell investigators that she works 1 or 2 days a week at Dollar General Store and that she does cleaning, including cleaningfor William Marver and/or
15. Brenda Harris initially tells investigators that she needed cash and agreed to clean the boat of William Marver to prepare iffor sale and/or
16. Brenda Harris later acknowledges that she really didn’t clean but removed items from the boat and/or 17. Brenda Harris initially denied being on the boat when the fire was re-started. However, when investigators advised they knew she was inside the boat when the fire was re-started, she said, “ok, ok”, and then did not deny being on the boat when the fire was re-started and/or
18. Brenda Harris advised she did not come up with the plan to start the fire and/or
19. An investigation ofthe Marver boat revealed that a one pint metal chemical container had been wedged underneath the safety cage ofthe kerosene heater. Cory Boling was again interviewed and advised that he did not see any articles or items wedged underneath the safety cage ofthe kerosene heater the night ofthe fire and/or
20. On February 16, 2015, William Marver text’s Brenda Harris via Facebook “Love you pumpkin!” and/or
21. On February 17, 2015, William Marver and Brenda Harris communicated via Facebook and William
Marver tells Brenda Harris that he spoke with investigators about the boatfire. William Marver texted Brenda Harris “I did tell them I had agreed to pay you 200 and that Ipaid it cash when I saw you after
the fire…. ” then texted to Brenda “They (investigators) asked ifIwas having you move everything off)) the boat. I laughed. Like you would do all thatfor 200!!” and/or
22. Allstate Insurance Company advises that William Marver has initiated the claim processfor the loss and/or
23. William Marver had shown investigators a hand written list of items ofvalue that were on the boat when it caughtfire which included a $10, 000 installed stereo system and/or
24. Timothy Cummings lived in a house boat located only 75 to 100feetfrom the house boat of William Marver, contrary to the form ofthe statutes in such cases made and provided by l.c. 35-43-1-1(a)(2) and
l.c. 35-41-5-2 and against the peace and dignity of the State ofIndiana.
Count 2:
The undersigned, being duly sworn upon his oath, says that in Vanderburgh County, State ofIndiana, between January 24, 2015 through February 14, 2015, William Howard Marver with the intent to commit a felony ofArson for Hire agreed with Brenda Harris to commit the aforesaid crime ofArsonfor Hire; and that either the above listed defendant or Brenda Harris performed one or more ofthe following overt acts in furtherance ofthe agreement:
1. On or about January 24, 2015, William Marver and Brenda Harris discuss each oftheir financial problems via Facebook resulting in William Marver advising Brenda Harris that he has a plan but would need to meet in person to discuss and/or
2. On or about February 10,2015, William Marver advises Brenda Harris via Facebook that he “needs the work they talked about done. ” The two then discuss obtaining a kerosene heater and/or
3. William Marver and Brenda Harris each would advise investigators that William Marver was going to pay Brenda Harris to clean his house boat to get it readyfor sale and/or
4. On February 12, 2015, Brenda Harris advises that she and Zachary Patrick began removing items from the house boat of William Marver and/or
5. On February 12, 2015, William Marver gave Brenda Harris three space heaters, one kerosene heater and a jug ofkerosene fuel and/or
6. On February 13, 2015, Brenda Harris, Zachary Patrick and Cory Boling, continue removing itemsfrom the house boat of William Marver, including a wall mounted television and a wall mounted stereo system. A truck load of items were taken to the residence of William Marver and/or
7. On February 13, 2015, William Marver stated he brought garbage bags to the boat and that Brenda Harris had all the beds stripped, bathrooms cleaned, and that Brenda Harris was on her way to having the boat ready to sell and/or
8. Brenda Harris would later tell investigators that she did not clean the boat but ratherjust removed items and/or
9. William Marver would later tell investigators that the house boat is insured by Allstate Insurance Company and/or
10. On February 13, 2015, Brenda Harris asks Zachary Patrick and Cory Boling to go up on top ofthe boat to flip a breaker. While Cory Boling and Zachary Patrick are outside the boat, Brenda Harris moves the kerosene heater and a jug ofkerosene fuel to the hallway and afire is started and/or ll. Zachary Patrick extinguishes the fire. Cory Boling moved the jug ofkerosene fuel awayfrom the kerosene heater. Approximately ten (10) minutes later, as Cory Boling and Zachary Patrick were outside, sitting on the stairs ofthe boat, Brenda Harris exits the boat and Cory Boling notices that the interior hallway ofthe boat was on fire. Thisfire was much larger that the basketball sizedfire earlier and/or 12. Cory Bolingfurther advises that Brenda Harris stated, “we all need to be telling the same story”, “you understand I did what I had to do and “but don’t worry, you will get paid” and/or
13. Brenda Harris and William Marver were on the phone with each other several times during that night and/or
14. Brenda Harris would later tell investigators that she works 1 or 2 days a week at Dollar General Store and that she does cleaning, including cleaningfor William Marver and/or
15. Brenda Harris initially tells investigators that she needed cash and agreed to clean the boat of William Marver to prepare iffor sale and/or
16. Brenda Harris later acknowledges that she really didn’t clean but removed itemsfrom the boat and/or 17. Brenda Harris initially denied being on the boat when the fire was re-started. However, when investigators advised they knew she was inside the boat when the fire was re-started, she said, “ok, ok”, and then did not deny being on the boat when the fire was re-started and/or
18. Brenda Harris advised she did not come up with the plan to start the fire and/or
19. An investigation ofthe Marver boat revealed that a one pint metal chemical container had been wedged underneath the safety cage ofthe kerosene heater. Cory Boling was again interviewed and advised that he did not see any articles or items wedged underneath the safety cage ofthe kerosene heater the night ofthe fire and/or
20. On February 16, 2015, William Marver text’s Brenda Harris via Facebook “Love you pumpkin!” and/or
21. On February 17, 2015, William Marver and Brenda Harris communicated via Facebook and William
Marver tells Brenda Harris that he spoke with investigators about the boatfire. William Marver texted Brenda Harris “I did tell them I had agreed to pay you 200 and that Ipaid it cash when I saw you after the fire…. ” then texted to Brenda “They (investigators) asked ifIwas having you move everything off)) the boat. I laughed. Like you would do all thatfor 200!!” and/or
22. Allstate Insurance Company advises that William Marver has initiated the claim processfor the loss and/or
23. William Marver had shown investigators a hand written list of items ofvalue that were on the boat when it caughtfire which included a $10,000 installed stereo system, contrary to the form ofthe statutes in such cases made andprovided by l.c. 35-43-1-l(b) and l.c. 35-41-5-2 and against the peace and dignity ofthe State ofIndiana.
Count 3:
The undersigned, being duly sworn upon his oath, says that in Vanderburgh County, State of Indiana, between January 24, 2015 through February 14, 2015, William Howard Marver did by means of fire knowingly damage the property of William Marver, to-wit: house boat; and did so with the intent to defraud, contrary to the form of  the statutes in such cases made and provided by l.c. 35-43-1-l(c) and against the peace and dignity of the State ofIndiana.
AFFIANT
Subscribed and sworn to before me this h84h day of-mg—, 2015.
My commission expires:
September 08, 2015
WITNESSES:Notary Public
REDACTEDA Resident of Warrick County
NICHOLAS G. HERMANN Prosecuting Attorney
i/We hereby certify that the foregoing complies with the requirements of Trial Rule 5(G) with regard to information excluded from public record under Administrative Rude 9<0).
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VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
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 Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday, May 18, 2015
Marcus Holland        Battery Against a Public Safety Official-Level 5 Felonies (Two Counts)
Resisting Law Enforcement-Level 6 Felony
                                          Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor
Otis Rankin                   Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 5 Felony
Jaime Hale                      Battery on a Person less than 14 Years Old-Level 6 Felony
Erick Johnson             Operating a Motor Vehicle after Forfeiture of License for Life-Level 5 Felony
Auto Theft-Level 6 Felony
Nicholas McPherson  Intimidation-Level 5 Felony
Strangulation-Level 6 Felony
Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Robbie Swinford          Battery on a Person less than 14 Years Old-Level 5 Felonies (Two Counts)
Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony
Junior Achievement and University of Evansville to Announce Details of Partnership at Press Conference Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20
Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana and the University of Evansville will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m.to announce the details of an upcoming partnership. The press conference will be held in the Bernhardt Atrium in the Schroeder School of Business on UE’s campus.
Theo Boots, president of JA of Southwestern Indiana, and UE president Tom Kazee will both speak at the press conference. Among other things, this partnership will include a free public event featuring a major celebrity in the fall.
The press conference will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. and both Boots and Kazee will be available for media interviews immediately following.
The atrium is located just inside the southern-most doors on the east side of the school of business building at the University of Evansville. Visitors may park on the oval drive just off Lincoln Avenue and parking passes are available upon request. Click here to access a campus map or call 812-488-2241 for more information.
AG Zoeller joins a national lawsuit against four cancer charities for bilking millions from consumers
Action today also includes settlements against several defendantsÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Greg Zoeller, along with attorneys general and state law enforcement partners in every other state in the nation, the District of Columbia and the Federal Trade Commission, today announced a major settlement with four fundraising organizations that billed themselves as cancer charities and their operators who allegedly scammed more than $187 million from consumers throughout the country.
The federal complaint alleges that Cancer Fund of America, Children’s Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services and The Breast Cancer Society all portrayed themselves to donors as legitimate charities with substantial nationwide programs whose primary purposes were to provide direct support for cancer patients. However, investigations revealed consumers’ donations were wasted and misused, cancer victims were not helped and the representations that defendants were legitimate charities were false.
“Taking advantage of the compassion and charitable nature of people is reprehensible. Hopefully, our actions today will raise awareness of legitimate charities where donations are truly used for the benefit of cancer patients,†Zoeller said. “Fortunately in Indiana consumers can view fundraising activity and I would encourage everyone to do so before giving to any charity.â€
Under Indiana law, a professional solicitor who is hired to solicit contributions for a charitable organization must register with the Attorney General’s Office a copy of its contract with the charitable organization. Additionally, professional solicitors are required to submit financial data to the Attorney General’s Office after the end of each solicitation campaign, and after the anniversary of the start of a solicitation campaign lasting more than one year. For more click here.
The lawsuit alleges that Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, Children’s Cancer Fund of America, and the Breast Cancer Society were “sham charities,†and that defendants hired family members and friends, whether qualified or not, and used the organizations to provide them with steady, lucrative employment. The charities spent more money on salaries than on the goods and services they provided cancer patients. In addition, the complaint alleges the defendants spent donations on perks such as cruises, Jet Ski outings, concert tickets and dating site memberships.
The charges against the defendants include:
- Misrepresenting that contributions from donors would be used for charitable purposes;
- Misrepresenting specific program benefits;
- Misrepresenting revenue and program expenses;
- Misrepresenting that the primary focus of their reported programs was to provide direct assistance to individuals;
- Providing professional fundraisers with deceptive fundraising materials;
- Violating the FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR); and
- Violating the TSR’s prohibitions on deceptive charitable solicitations.
The investigation reveals that much of this activity occurred between 2008 and 2012.
Also, today, in settlements filed concurrently with the complaint, two of the charities and five defendants have agreed to a $137 million settlement. Among the terms of the settlement are that the Children’s Cancer Fund and Breast Cancer Society will be dissolved. The five defendants have agreed to leave the charity business and to stop fundraising.
For more information and details on each defendant, click here.
“This settlement highlights the importance of doing research on charitable organizations to ensure your money is being put to the purpose you intended,†Zoeller adds. “There are many reputable charities and we must remember they rely on donations. The law requires these charities to maintain accurate financial records of their activities, and most will furnish such information upon your request.â€
Helpful tips for charitable giving can be found here.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The settlement agreements will not be final until approved by the Court.  Litigation will proceed against Cancer Fund of America, Cancer Support Services, and James Reynolds, Sr.
Silver Alert: Endangered Person is Missing from the City of Lawrence, Marion County, Indiana.
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The City of Lawrence Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Indianapolis, Indiana. Michelle Calhoon is a 43 year old white female, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with short brown hair and blue eyes. Michelle Calhoon was last seen on Friday night, May 15, 2015, and is believed to be in danger. Michelle Calhoon was last seen wearing a gold/orange coat.https://local.nixle.com/alert/5415990/?sub_id=1206896
A photo of Michelle Calhoon was included with this Silver Alert.
If you have any information Michelle Calhoon, contact the City of Lawrence Police Department by calling 317-545-7575.
The Indiana State Police is the clearing house for issuing authorized Silver Alerts.
The Indiana State Police has NO FURTHER information related to this Silver Alert. Inquiries should be directed to the City of Lawrence Police Department as noted in this alert.
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