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Knox County – Last night, Indiana State Police conducted a saturation patrol targeting dangerous and impaired drivers in the Bicknell area. Troopers arrested Bradley A. Tucker, 28, of Bicknell, after he was stopped near Main and 3rd Street in Bicknell for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed he was under the influence of marijuana and a controlled substance. Tucker was also transporting his two children, who were five and seven. Both children were unrestrained. Tucker was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail. Troopers also arrested William Bowlin, 50, of Bruceville, after he was stopped for speeding on SR 67 in Bicknell. Further investigation revealed he had a BAC of .17%. Bowlin was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail. ARRESTED AND CHARGES: • William G. Bowlin, 50, Bruceville, IN MEDIA NOTE: Arresting Officers: Sergeant Bill Gadberry and Trooper Brad Mull The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving.
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Saturation Patrol Nets Two Impaired Drivers
Death Investigation Of Woman In Parking Lot
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of a female that occurred in the parking lot of Kohl’s Department store at 4200 Hogue Road
At approximately 5:00 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Kohl’s where a shopper saw a person sitting in a car who appeared to be deceased. Deputies arrived at 5:05 p.m. and found the vehicle and observed an elderly white female who was unresponsive. Deputies gained entry into the vehicle and started CPR. Perry Township also arrived and attempted to revive the female. AMR arrived a short time later and the female was pronounced dead.
Deputies reviewed security footage and the female was observed shopping and exited the store at approximately 1:30 p.m. The scene was turned over to the Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office who will release the name of the subject pending the notification of family members.
At this time it appears that the female died of natural causes.
Evansville Youth Hockey Association Invites Kids to Swonder Ice Arena
CONTACT: (Craig MacDonald, 812.471.9811)
Evansville Youth Hockey Association Invites Kids to Swonder Ice Arena to participate in the G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Learn) Program beginning on September 21st.
Evansville Youth Hockey Association invites boys and girls ages four to twelve years old to Swonder Ice Arena on Saturday, September 21st for an introduction to ice hockey through the G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Learn) Program. The program itself lasts from 1-3 PM and the program will also be held on the 22nd, 28th and 29th of September. This program removes all the financial risk of trying a new sport, as EYHA offers the program free of charge for those boys and girls that have never participated in an EYHA event and do not currently participate in a league. No skating or ice hockey experience is necessary so this is a great opportunity for first timers to learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment.
The G.O.A.L. Program is part of an EYHA initiative to introduce boys and girls to the sport of hockey who may not otherwise do so due to the cost of equipment and unfamiliarity with skating. This program, not only eliminates the financial risk of allowing kids to try the sport by providing FREE equipment, it also allows kids to learn at their own pace with lots of help from EYHA volunteers who provide lots of encouragement, big smiles and helpful instruction.
“We look forward to introducing new families to our sport,†said EYHA Hockey Director, Craig MacDonald. “We are very confident that this program will demonstrate how EYHA offers a great youth sports experience, not just hockey specifically.â€
The program does have limited availability so don’t delay and register today! To register for the GOAL program, please visit www.eyha.us or contact Craig MacDonald at 812.471.9811 or via email at hockeydirector@eyha.us.
McGary Students to Participate in Prosthetic Make-Up Workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Noon – 2 p.m.
McGary Middle School, 1535 S. Joyce Ave.
Advanced drama students at McGary Middle School will spend Tuesday afternoon making faces…faces out of clay that is. The students will participate in a prosthetic make-up workshop presented by Dreamscape Studios, located in Owensboro, Ky. Members of Dreamscape Studios will travel to McGary to help students  mold noses, fingers, ears and more and cast them as models. They will then create molds and pull latex pieces on which they will apply make-up.
Students are creating the molds in preparation for writing and performing fractured fairytales to students at Caze and Fairlawn.
The project is funded through a grant from the Public Education Foundation.
You can be a part of Cornette Ball history
For the past 25 years, the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation has honored community leaders who mirror the Ministry of St. Mary’s Health. These dedicated men and women become symbolic for a broader body of work that represents thousands of people dedicated to our Mission.
On Saturday, October 26th, four more honorees will be recognized for their unique community contributions at the 26th Annual Cornette Ball. Drs. David Cottom, Mariellen Dentino, Stanton Schultz and Stewart Smith will be bestowed with the Steward of St. Vincent de Paul Award under the historic dome of the West Baden Springs Hotel.
This “Fantastic Foursome†is responsible for introducing nephrology to Evansville and the Tri-State area. And because of their pioneering work, patients suffering from kidney disease or on dialysis received the gift of hope and new life. Before Drs. Cottom, Dentino, Schultz and Smith provided these services, most of these patients either died or moved away.
And, here’s what’s extremely important to note. When these physicians started practicing nephrology in Evansville, they were just a handful of Nephrologists in the entire world. So, they aren’t just local pioneers. They are global pioneers. These docs made a difference. They made an impact.
And by attending this year’s “Ebony and Ivory-themed†Cornette Ball, you can make a difference, too. All of the money raised will benefit underserved and underprivileged children and families in the Tri-State. Like our pioneering physicians, your sponsorships will have an impact on those who need assistance paying for their medical needs, whether it’s one of the 15,000 children we serve each year who requires financial aid or a renal patient who can’t afford his or her dialysis needed to live.
To reserve your room, please click on the link in the newsletter and fill out the registration form. Or you can call Brooke Wagner, St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation Development Coordinator, at (812) 485-5850.
I hope you choose to support our Mission. Drs. Cottom, Dentino, Schultz and Smith did. And, they will soon take their much-deserved place in St. Mary’s history. After all, they’re responsible for changing the history of nephrology. They’re responsible for changing and saving lives.
Let’s talk scooters
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You may have noticed that I’ve been increasingly outspoken lately on an issue which I feel deserves some attention – tightening the law regarding motor scooters. On the surface, scooters may seem like a strange thing to be talking about legislating. However, anyone whose car has ever been damaged by a scooter or has witnessed an accident involving one understands the necessity for these types of conversations all too well.
First and foremost, as we explore this issue, I want people to remember that the primary goal should be safety. Scooters are given a different consideration than cars, trucks and motorcycles, however they have a motor just the same. Much like a basic safety instruction course is required to obtain a motorcycle license, I believe that both adults and youths wishing to operate a scooter on our public streets and highways should also be required to take a safety class first.
This would help ensure that when people drive a scooter, they are not posing a danger to themselves or those around them. As the law currently stands, if an elderly man loses his license due to signs of impairment, he could still operate a scooter. With some scooters having the potential to reach 45 miles per hour, the level of danger is still high.
My secondary concern is in regards to registration. Increasingly, we have experienced a problem with operators simply leaving the scene after an accident. Without registration, there is no way to identify the driver if they flee. Requiring registration would not only serve as a safeguard for other drivers, but it would also encourage more accountability.
Moreover, registration would also be a safeguard to the operator in the event that their scooter is stolen. At this time, if a stolen scooter is recovered by the police, they have no way of identifying the owner in order to return it. This also means that anyone can come in and claim the scooter, and there is no means to verify.
My third concern is the issue of insurance. In the past, this has received some opposition because people who have lost their licenses due to a DUI are typically unable to get insurance after the incident. By requiring insurance to operate a scooter, some fear this would prevent people from being able to get to work which could result in them losing their jobs.
Despite these disagreements, this is still an issue that we need to have serious discussions about, particularly in terms of the feasibility of insuring scooters as well as the costs. I look forward to calling on experts in the insurance industry and hearing their suggestions. I believe this will help us develop reasonable and smart public policy.
My last concern is that of licensing. Similar to obtaining insurance, this may prove difficult for those whom have lost their driver’s license. I can understand where this would cause a problem, so if these individuals have taken a safety course and registered their scooter, the issue of licensing is something that I am very open to debate on. I understand that people need to get to and from work, and I too want to ensure that these individuals are able to remain productive members of society.
I, along with other area legislators, am collecting signatures to petition a change in the laws regarding scooters. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts on this issue, for or against any reforms. Operating a motorized vehicle is a big responsibility at any age, and it is going to take the thoughts and minds of everyone to tackle this complex issue.
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The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Release – Checkpoint Results
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office along with the Evansville Police Department and the Indiana State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint on August 30 at NW 2nd Street and S. 3rd Avenue. The checkpoint ran from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. A total of 69 motorists passed through the checkpoint. Thirteen (13) drivers were investigated for impairment. Of those, three (3) drivers were arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated.
ARRESTED
Eric D. Gourieux, 24, of Evansville – OMVWI as a Class D Felony, OMVWI as a Class A Misdemeanor, Operating while a Habitual Traffic Violator as a Class D Felony, Possession of Marijuana as a Class A Misdemeanor, Possession of Paraphernalia as a Class A Misdemeanor
Byron T. Early, 40, of Evansville – OMVWI as a Class C Misdemeanor (.13 BrAC)
Stephanie A. Morrow, 31, of Evansville – OMVWI as a Class C Misdemeanor (Refusal)
Charles R. Coleman, 29, of Evansville – Two (2) Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrants
Duwan A. McKinney, 26, of Evansville – Operating while a Habitual Traffic Violator as a Class D Felony, Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class A Misdemeanor, Operating without Ever Receiving License as a Class C Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Warrant
The Evansville Vanderburgh County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct DUI saturation patrols throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Fatal Bicycle Crash
Earlier today, at approximately 10:29 AM, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to N. St. Joseph Avenue and Adler Road regarding an accident with injury.
When deputies arrived on scene, German Township Fire personnel were administrating life saving techniques on the victim. Fire personnel advised they initially found the victim lying underneath the front tires of a gray 2006 Ford Escape. The victim was unresponsive at the scene and was later pronounced dead by the coroner.
Deputies then interviewed the driver of the Ford Escape, Paige Diane Elpers. Elpers stated she was traveling south on N. St. Joseph Avenue at approximately 40 mph. Elpers stated she saw the bicyclist traveling west on Adler Road and thought he would stop at the stop sign. Elpers stated the bicyclist did not stop and she was unable to stop in time to avoid crashing into him.
Elpers was later transported to St Mary’s Hospital for a blood draw per agency policy and state law. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash at this time; however, the crash investigation is ongoing. Once the victim’s family has been notified, the Coroner’s Office will release the victim’s name.
Troopers Arrest Poseyville Couple for Manufacturing Meth
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Posey County – Friday evening, August 30, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to a residence located at 12900 Cavalier Lane in Poseyville to investigate a suspicious chemical odor. James Fernando Price, 40, answered the front door when troopers arrived. Price’s seven-year-old son was also present. Troopers Wes Alexander and Brandon Deig immediately detected a strong odor of ammonia coming from inside the residence. Further investigation revealed Crystal Miller, 29, also resides at the residence with her 13 and 8-year-old daughters, but they were not present. A short time later, Miller arrived at the residence without her daughters. When troopers and officers from the Posey County Drug Task Force searched the residence they found numerous ingredients commonly used to manufacture meth and a meth lab. The chemical odor was so strong inside the residence the windows and doors had to be open to ventilate the residence. Price and Miller were arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where they are currently being held on bond. Price’s son was released to his mother. ARRESTED AND CHARGES: • James Fernando Price, 40, 12900 Cavalier Lane, Poseyville, IN Arresting Officers: Trooper Wes Alexander and Trooper Brandon Deig, Indiana State Police |
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One Impaired Driver Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoint
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Vanderburgh County – Between 10:00 last night and 2:00 this morning, Indiana State Police, Evansville Police and Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on NW 2nd Street between 3rd Street and Clark Street in Evansville. During the four hour period officers checked 69 drivers that passed through the checkpoint and arrested one impaired driver. Officers also issued three traffic tickets. Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated: Arresting Officer: Trooper Korey Mauck, Indiana State Police The Indiana State Police are committed to traffic safety and will continue to conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints to apprehend impaired drivers and to deter others from drinking and driving. -30- Register with Nixle.com to receive news releases and other information from the Indiana State Police All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.Contact Information: For full details, view this message on the web. |
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