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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 Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Michael Barnes     Carrying a Handgun without a License-Level 5 Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

Carrying a Handgun without a License-Class A Misdemeanor

Michel Barnes                Neglect of Dependent-Level 6 Felony

Criminal Recklessness-Level 6 Felony

Scotty Devers              Criminal Confinement-Level 3 Felony

Intimidation-Level 5 Felony

Domestic Battery-Class A Misdemeanor

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

Brandon Pohl               Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony

Daniel Bates                 Domestic Battery-Level 6 Felony

Battery on a Person Less than 14 Years of Age-Level 6 Felony

Intimidation-Level 6 Felonies (Three Counts)

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Battery-Class B Misdemeanor

Battery by Bodily Waste-Class B Misdemeanor

Steven Higginson         Armed Robbery-Level 3 Felony

Theft-Level 6 Felony

Intimidation-Level 5 Felony

Pointing a Firearm-Level 6 Felony

Kristin Munoz             Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony

Assisting a Criminal-Level 6 Felony

Bruce Sauer Jr             Strangulation-Level 6 Felony

Battery-Class B Misdemeanor

Angela Thomas           Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Kyle Phernetton at 812.435.5688 or via e-mail at kphernetton@vanderburghgov.org

Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law

CIVIC THEATRE UNDERGROUND PRESENTS JEAN PAUL SARTRE’S “NO EXIT” AT ARTS COUNCIL

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Evansville Civic Theatre will present “No Exit” at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, in its third production in the 2014/2015 Underground Series.

“No Exit,” written by Jean Paul Sartre, gives a unique portrayal of the afterlife where “hell is other people.” Three strangers are locked together in a room in hell where they believe they will await their eternal punishment. They soon figure out that hell is much more calculating and has put them together to serve as each other’s tormenters. The show will be performed in the round to give audiences a complete view of the “room” as all the drama plays out.

The show will feature new and returning actors from Civic Theatre, with Jim Hunter, Heather Burton, and Andrea Hulsey playing the three strangers, and Gennie Adams playing the part of “bellhop” who ushers them all in the room and locks them together forever. Civic Theatre regular, Matt Hummel, will direct the show.

Hummel performed as the “bellhop” as part of a senior classmate’s directing class in the theater program at the University of Evansville. “That was seven years ago, and I’ve wanted to do a full production of ‘No Exit’ ever since,” says Hummel. “I can’t wait to see the gallery at the Arts Council transform for this production.”

“No Exit” will play at the Arts Council; located at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville, February 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Evansville Civic Theatre at 812-425-2800 or visiting http://www.evansvillecivictheatre.org.

IS IT TRUE January 16, 2015

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IS IT TRUE we are pleased to report that the Owen Block Preservation group is having some impressive success in trying to raise sufficient cash to save the classic structure from the wrecking ball?…they are reporting to have about a third of the required money to get this place into private hands raised?…the part about the City of Evansville using some federal tax dollars to cement the deal is not something we were hoping to see?…if the preservation group can come up with three fourths of the required money, it serves to reason that they could also come up with the last $100,000 making this whole endeavor a private personal rescue of this once magnificent building?…that aside, as they get closer to their goal, this writer will be increasing the pot to support this grass roots effort?

IS IT TRUE with the recent freezing and thawing and freezing again, the old dilapidated water distribution pipes of Evansville are going through their annual failure cycle and taking roads with them?…old pipes and old roads combined with freeze-thaw cycles is the death knell of both the pipes and the roads?…the next pot hole you hit you can blame it on a compulsive obsession by our elected officials to chase after shiny objects and ignore the infrastructure improvements that we all truly NEED?

IS IT TRUE it seems as though Evansville is once again the home to a theft ring and this time it is expensive capital equipment that the thieves have been fencing?…they even found some unsuspecting local government employees down in Union County, Kentucky to buy their stolen goods?…we are certain that the receivers of stolen goods did not go through the public bidding process to purchase these expensive pieces of equipment?…those civil servants should have followed the old adage of “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is”?…the egg is now on the face of these taxpayer funded marks who thought they were getting a deal?

IS IT TRUE that yesterday’s action of removing the peg that held the euro to the Swiss Franc set off panic in European currency markets that saw the Swiss Franc fall by 20% relative to the Euro?…that makes a European vacation look very attractive to this writer to take advantage of a favorable exchange rate for the first time since the late 1990’s?…the strong dollar is however as much of a two edged sword as the falling gas prices are?…that $2 a gallon gas does indeed put energy workers out of a job?…the same think happens with American exports when the dollar is strong because foreign customers see price increases on American products due to the exchange rate trends?…what this verifies is the age old premise that everything is connected?

IS IT TRUE it had been expected that the Christmas retail season would have been a banner year in 2014 due to the uncharacteristically low cost of gasoline in the United States?…Oil prices have plunged by over 50% since last summer making $2 a gallon gas a reality in a market that has about the highest psychological effect on American consumers?…in most cases people have experienced a real life experience of saving roughly $25 per fill up as compared to last summer and the conventional wisdom was that these dollars would be going for Christmas presents?…for once, the American consumer must have chosen to do something other than run out and spend their new found money leaving the retail industry aghast because the projected sales just didn’t happen?…this is evidenced by the closure of two chain stored that have had local branches for many years and with the announced closing of Target Canada?…the unpublished casualties that have announced significant store closings includes Radio Shack, Barnes & Nobles, Office Depot, Staples, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Sears, Coach, Express, and Guess all that will be closing more than 50 stores?…we do not know if this poor retail season was due to a new frugality stimulated by the Great Recession or the continual fear of losing a job but this was unexpected and did not give the economy a shot in the arm that nearly everyone was expecting?

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”.

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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EPD Activity Report January 15, 2015

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Mock Jurors Needed for University of Evansville Research Project

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The University of Evansville’s Psychology and Law Research Laboratory is looking for people to play mock jurors in a mock trial, as part of a grant-funded research project. Any U.S. citizen who is 18-years-old or older can participate. Those participating will receive $40 for their time.

The mock trial will last no more than two hours. All participants will read a description of a mock trial and watch video-taped evidence depicting an alleged murder. All participants will then deliberate as a group to attempt to reach a consensual verdict.

Those who would like to participate or who have questions, should contact research laboratory manager Evan McCracken at em157@evansville.edu.

Board of Public Safety Minutes

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MINUTES

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

Building Commission – Ron Beane Police Department – Chief Billy Bolin

Transportation & Services – Todd Robertson Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

~ Pledge of Allegiance ~

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Michael Retter and so ordered to vote in Ms. JoAnn Smith as the Board of Public Safety President.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Ms. Smith and so ordered to vote in Mr. Michael Retter as the Board of Public Safety Vice President.

Business with Representatives:

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Amy Word, Lamasco Bar & Grill, requests approval for the Mardi Gras Grand Parade on February 14th, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Closing Franklin Street from Fulton Ave to St. Joseph Ave.  Sgt. Evans has a few suggestions regarding closing down Franklin Street in certain areas.  Ms. Word and Sgt. Evans came to the agreement to close Franklin St. from Fulton to the railroad tracks for the staging/setup time, and 15-20 minutes before the parade begins close Franklin St. from Fulton Ave to St. Joseph Ave.  Ms. Word stated that they have contacted the railroad asking if they could hold off at train through that area for the first hour, the railroad company explained they would try, but couldn’t guarantee anything.

Departmental Reports:

  1. Police Department – Captain Andy Chandler

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mrs. Smith and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the renewal of the sector office cleaning contract.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request permission to send out quotes for the purchase of 168 Ballistic Vests for the new officers and officers that are due for a new vest, with the intent of opening the bids on January 28th, 2015.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the Settlement Agreement of Jane Ellis.
  1. Fire Department – Chief Mike Connelly

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Ms. Smith and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the November 2014 Monthly Report.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Ms. Smith and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the renewal of the Pro Air Inc. contract.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the updated Policy 100.005 Take-Home Vehicles.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the Department Chaplains and the signed Medical Director contract.

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the Knight Township Fire Protection Services agreement, recently expired.
  1. Building Commission – (no agenda submissions)

Consent Section:

  1. Horse-Drawn Carriage

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Requests approval of the renewal of carriage business license for the following:
  1. Sheila & Randy O’Risky – application in order.
  1. Taxi Cab Company License

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Requests approval for the renewal of taxicab company license for the following:
  1. Dave’s Taxi Service – application in order
  1. Parking Permit

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. American Red Cross requests approval for a parking permit on January 22nd, 2015 from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. as they will be parking the blood donation bus in front of Signature School at 310 Main Street.
  1. Dumpster in the Street

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for a dumpster in the street for the following:
  1. Sara Anne Corrigan – 639 S Norman Ave  – January 15th, 2015 until January 30th, 2015 – removing debris from yard after garage demolition
  1. Massage Clinic or School

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for renewal of a massage clinic or school of the following:
  1. Golden Spa – Yuhua Tan – 2504 E Tennessee St.
  1. Taxicab Driver’s Permit

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Request approval for the new or renewal of the following:
  1. Sherry L. Bass
  2. Vernon K. Beal
  3. Laurie A. Bogan
  4. Greg Culbertson
  5. Brian Devoy
  6. Robert Dyson
  7. Lisa English
  8. Brenda Everson
  9. Krista Gardner
  10. William Gardner
  11. Michael Kobie
  12. Kevin Kreutle
  13. Charles Milligan
  14. Rachel Milligan
  15. Stuart Mosby
  16. Ronald Noble
  17. Randy Paddock
  18. James R. Roddy
  19. David J. Vulpo
  20. Russell Weymouth
  21. Lawrence E. Will
  22. Murray Wilson Jr.
  23. Robert L. Young Sr.
  24. Mark Mattingly
  25. Andrew J. Nelson

OTHER BUSINESS:

  1. Approve claims. [no claims were submitted]

Motion by Steve Bagbey, 2nd by Mr. Retter and so ordered to approve the following:

  1. Approve the minutes of Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014

Announcements:

Next Meeting, January 28th, 2015

Adjourned:  1:20 p.m.

Dr. Bucshon Votes to Fund DHS, Defund President’s Executive Action

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(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. voted for and the House passed H.R. 240, the FY15 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which fully funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September 30, 2015 and defunds President Obama’s unconstitutional executive actions on immigration.

Dr. Bucshon released the following statement after H.R. 240 passed the House:

“The United States is and will continue to be a nation of immigrants. It’s our tradition.  It’s the foundation that helped mold who we are today.  And we are continuing that tradition – the U.S. has more people immigrate legally to our country annually than any other country in the world. 

“At the same time, we are and will continue to be a nation that respects the rule of law. This is what separates us from so many other nations. The Constitution has been our guiding document and every elected federal official has sworn an oath to uphold it at all times, not just when it is convenient.

“The immigration challenges we face are many.  That’s why I support reform of our legal immigration laws; however, we must start by securing our borders and enforcing our current laws. Unfortunately, President Obama’s administration has ignored these important first steps and has attempted to legislate through executive fiat, ignoring the will of the American people as well as the separation of powers written in the Constitution.  In fact, the President has argued over 20 times that he could not act alone on immigration, but did so anyway. 

“The DHS appropriations bill fully funds the department, making sure they continue to have the resources needed to protect our citizens at home and abroad. In addition, with the added amendments, the bill reestablishes the Constitutional roles of Congress to write laws and the President to enforce them.

“We can find common ground on these challenges so long as the administration and Senate Democrats are willing to work on strategic solutions that reform our broken immigration system. We can begin with passing legislation that protects American workers here at home, secures our borders, bolsters immigration and customs enforcement, and modernizes our legal immigration system for the 21st century.”

BACKGROUND: 

The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, became law on December 16, 2014. It fully funds 11 of the 12 regular Appropriations bill through September 30, 2015 and funds the Department of Homeland Security under a Continuing Resolution (CR) until February 27, 2015.

H.R. 240, the FY15 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, will fund the Department of Homeland Security at $39.7 billion in discretionary funding through September 30, 2015. This funding level is $400 million over FY14 and ensures our nation’s security needs are met while maintaining fiscal discipline.

Highlights:

  • Prioritizes funding for border security with additional funds to prevent cuts to border patrol agents, provides additional funds for border fencing, infrastructure and technology, and maintains constant air, sea, and land surveillance.
  • Increases funding for immigration enforcement to address the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the border with additional staffing and detention beds.
  • Deters future illegal migration, facilitates removal, fully funds E-Verify, and combats human trafficking, drug smuggling, and gang activity.
  • Maintains TSA priorities for passenger and cargo security and reforms passenger screening options through risk-based screening and privatized screening.
  • Prevents cuts to the U.S. Coast Guard and ensures the acquisition of a USCG National Security Cutter and additional aircraft and vessels to fulfill mission requirements provides necessary funds for FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund and first responder grants.

Important amendments to H.R. 240 supported by Dr. Bucshon:

An amendment offered by Reps. Aderholt, Mulvaney, and Barletta that: 

  • Prevents any funds from being used to carry-out the Executive actions announced on November 20, 2014 to grant deferred action to certain people who are in the United States illegally.
  • Declares that no funds may be used to carry-out any substantially similar policies to those defunded.
  • Declares that the policies defunded and any substantially similar policies have no statutory or constitutional basis and therefore no legal effect.

An amendment offered by Rep. Blackburn that:

  • Provides that no funds may be used to consider new, renewal, or previously denied DACA applications.

An amendment offered by Reps. DeSantis and Roby that:

  • Requires that DHS treat any person in the United States illegally convicted of any offense involving domestic violence, sexual abuse, child molestation, or child abuse or exploitation be subject to DHS’s highest civil immigration enforcement.

An amendment offered by Reps. Salmon and Thompson (PA) that:

  • Provides a sense of Congress that the Executive Branch should not pursue policies that disadvantage the hiring of U.S. citizens and those lawfully present in the United States by making it economically advantageous to hire workers who came to the country illegally.

An amendment by Rep. Schock that: 

  • Provides a sense of Congress that the Administration should stop putting the interest of immigrants who worked within the legal framework to come to the US behind those who came here illegally.

2015 Broadway In Evansville

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Sunday, February 8          at 7:00pm
FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL		 find tickets
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon of FLASHDANCE is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer.
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Monday, March 2
at 7:30pm
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST		 find tickets
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Evansville! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide.
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Tuesday, April 21
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MEMPHIS: THE MUSICAL		 find tickets
TURN UP THAT DIAL… From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.
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Rush proposes business court, makes pitch for e-filing funding

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Dave Stafford for www.theindianalawyer.com

In her first State of Judiciary speech, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush on Wednesday said the judiciary is “currently working on the development of a business court model focused on complex commercial litigation,” and urged the General Assembly to help fund the courts’ electronic filing initiative.
“We’re excited to roll out e-filing this year, and we’re asking for your assistance to make it successful,” Rush said in her first State of the Judiciary address.

Rush offered few details about the proposed business court. “Creating this specialty court will bring together judges experienced in handling business and commercial law cases to preside over a specialized docket with business-specific resources,” she said.

“Our goal in this endeavor, along with the introduction of electronic filing, is to promote an attractive, predictable and consistent climate for doing business in Indiana.

Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathryn Dolan said the court estimated the cost to run a statewide e-filing system is about $5 million, but the source of funding for the initiative hasn’t been identified. The state last year solicited bids for a statewide e-filing manager, but no formal selection has been announced.

“Your Indiana judiciary is strong,” Rush said, “and over the next year we will grow stronger still, taking on new initiatives to stay modern and responsive as we strive to fulfill the promise of justice in Indiana.”

While looking ahead at court modernization efforts, Rush also paid tribute to her predecessor. “In countless ways, the sound current state of our courts is attributable to former Chief Justice Brent Dickson – a man of integrity whose calm, civil and thoughtful approach was instrumental in leading our judiciary during the last several years – a period of much change.”

Dickson, who last year stepped down as chief but remains an associate justice, received the first of several standing ovations during Rush’s speech, not all of which were reserved for members of the judiciary.

Rush also told the story of Army Specialist Christopher Bunch, a veteran of the Iraq war who returned home with post-traumatic stress, anxiety, night terrors and drug and alcohol dependence due to his wartime experience. “Christopher said, ‘It took me five years to get into trouble.’”

But through a veterans court in Floyd County, he completed a VA substance-abuse treatment program, moved into transitional housing and a relapse prevention program and received mental-health treatment, all of which was paid for through his veteran benefits.

“Chris is once again a supportive partner to his wife, a role model for his sons and a productive member of his community,” Rush said in saluting Bunch. She said the 68 certified problem-solving courts in the state “continue to be one of our greatest success stories.”

Among other court programs Rush highlighted were those aimed at juveniles, such as the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, which now covers 56 percent of Indiana’s at-risk youth, and the Children’s Commission established last year.

She also noted creation of the nation’s first statewide Guardian Registry for adults who are subject to guardianships. The registry has been implemented in just a few counties to date.

“Rest assured, your Indiana judiciary is vibrant and ever poised to meet the challenges of the future,” Rush concluded.

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