VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES
Evansville, IN – Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
Rachel Tuley Theft-Class D Felony
Driving While Suspended-Class A Misdemeanor
William Davis Theft-Class D Felony
Hamiles Hawkins Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance-Class D Felony
Maintaining a Common Nuisance-Class D Felony
Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor
Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor
Jermaine Johnson Strangulation-Class D Felony
Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury-Class A Misdemeanor
For further information on the cases listed above, or any pending case, please contact Regene Newman at 812.435.5156 or via e-mail at rinewman@vanderburghgov.org
Under Indiana law, all criminal defendants are considered to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Good Things that have happened at the Indiana House of Representatives here in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS – This week, let’s talk about some of the good things that have happened at the Indiana House of Representatives here in Indianapolis.
Too often, it has been difficult to find anything positive from this session. We continue to ignore the needs of our middle class. We have done nothing to help them find jobs. We haven’t helped shore up our local public schools. We’re about to spend more time than we should on divisive social issues.
But there have been some highlights here and there. Bad bills have been defeated or pulled from the calendar. We have tried to point out some of the mistakes in what the majority is trying to do, and sometimes they have listened.
And recent days have seen passage of two initiatives that have long been advocated by House Democrats.
For more than a year now, we have demanded greater accountability from the state’s Department of Child Services (DCS), which has been shown to be tragically bad in following through on its mission to protect abused and neglected children. To put it bluntly, too many kids have been dying and DCS has not demonstrated that it can work quickly to protect them.
After a summer of study and an unprecedented show of bipartisan cooperation, we now are considering a series of reforms to make DCS better. One of those reforms—contained in Senate Bill 125—passed out of the Indiana House a few days ago.
This bill calls for a more immediate review of reports of child fatalities, with committees of local officials taking the lead on review to recommend to the statewide review committee what can be done to better protect children. It calls for more legislative oversight of DCS to ensure improved responses to reports of children in trouble. Just as importantly, we begin the process of taking a long-range view through a Commission on Children in identifying the core problems that lead to abuse and neglect of children, and working to find solutions that can head off these problems before they start. Prevention is the goal.
Our second success comes in demanding more accountability from the state in job creation.
Recent years have seen a familiar pattern from administrations: loud talk about thousands of jobs coming to Indiana, to be followed by silence when it turns out the claims don’t turn out to be so truthful. In many instances, millions of dollars of taxpayer incentives have been used to attract companies, only to get little or nothing in return.
Senate Bill 162 injects a little truth in our economic development efforts.
It requires the state to tell us the actual numbers of jobs that have been created in return for taxpayer help. It makes sure that incentives are being used to create jobs. Finally, it calls for an independent review of our state’s job creation efforts.
These are all good things. It’s your tax dollars being used to pay for these incentives, and it’s high time we find out what we’re getting for the commitment we make.
As good as Senate Bill 162 is, it could have been even better if the majority had accepted our amendments to provide the same sort of accountability from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), another state agency that has lost some credibility in the public’s eye for questionable dealings in the recent past that involve billions of state and federal tax dollars.
All we asked for was that the Indiana attorney general review all road contracts from the past four years and recommend ways INDOT can conduct its contracting transparently. We requested that INDOT make all its land dealings public. Our ultimate goal was to get rid of the risk of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and misconduct in the way INDOT does business.
These good government proposals were rejected by the House majority. I hope to see them revived before the end of this session.
We have a month to go before our April 29 deadline for this session. We have time to do more. As you have just seen, we can do more. I remain optimistic we will do more.
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As always, please contact me if you have any questions, comments or concerns related to our state government. Here is how you can stay in touch: call my office toll-free at 1-800-382-9842; write to me in care of the Indiana House of Representatives, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; or email me at h77@iga.in.gov.
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State Representative Gail Riecken
Indiana House District 77
Updated Information on Police Action Shooting – EPD Officers Identified
Updated Information on Police Action Shooting – EPD Officers Identified
The Evansville Police Officers involved in the police action shooting on Monday evening, March 25th in Posey County are identified as:
• Officer Dave Burris, 45, and a 22 year veteran of the Evansville Police Department
• Officer Aaron Bourland, 32, and a 6 year veteran of the Evansville Police Department
The investigation by the Indiana State Police is continuing.
Indiana State Police and US Marshal’s Service Track Down Two Wanted for Manufacturing Meth
Gibson County – Wednesday afternoon, March 27, Indiana State Police and the US Marshal’s Service were actively searching for George Smith, 31, and Ashley Holeman, 22, both from Princeton. Felony warrants had been issued for both of them for manufacturing meth and several other drug offenses in Gibson County. At approximately 2:15 p.m., officers received information they were staying at a residence located at 721 South Hart Street in Princeton. When officers arrived they were greeted at the door by the homeowner. Master Trooper Kevin Waters called for Smith and Holeman to come to the door or he would send his K-9, Andy, inside the residence. Within seconds, Smith and Holeman walked out from a bedroom and were taken into custody without incident. When officers searched Smith they found a black pouch that contained a small amount of marijuana and a corner baggie containing meth. While inside the residence troopers detected an odor of marijuana. Troopers searched the residence and found drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana under a couch cushion. The homeowner, Jacquelyn McInnis, 33, was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Smith and Holeman were arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where they are currently being held on bond.
ARRESTED AND CHARGES:
• George Smith, 31, 1121 SE Seminary Street, Princeton, IN
• Ashley Holeman, 22, 3211 West Birch Street, Apt. 78, Princeton, IN
1. Manufacturing Meth, Class B Felony (Warrant)
2. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony (Warrant)
3. Possession of Precursors, Class D Felony (Warrant)
4. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor (Warrant)
New Charges for Smith:
1. Possession of Meth, Class D Felony
2. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
3. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
New Charges for Holeman:
1. Possession of Marijuana, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor
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IS IT TRUE March 28, 2013
IS IT TRUE March 28, 2013
IS IT TRUE we all learned yesterday that the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC) has given the City of Evansville approval to go ahead with a bond issue to enable $53 Million PLUS INTEREST to be spent to give former Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel his way once again with the taxpayers of this city’s money?…the real question at hand is now not whether or not the IURC is going to stand in the way of spending $53 Million for water meters that can be read without meter readers, it is whether or not either the Winnecke Administration and the current Evansville City Council will have the guts to defer or eliminate this unnecessary expense until real necessary expenses have been implemented?…what the City County Observer refers to here is the HALF A BILLION DOLLAR EXPENSE that it staring us all right in the face to get our DILAPIDATED SEWER SYSTEM into EPA compliance?…spending that $500 Million is not an option?…this is going to happen and the only variable is the timing?…we must remind our readers that a big capital project like the $500 Million sewer refurbishment delayed is a project that will see massive price increases?…if one magically wants to turn a $500 Million project into a $1 Billion project the way to do it is to kick that can 20 years down the road for the next generation to deal with?…at the end of the day what the Johnson Controls deal jammed through by former Mayor Weinzapfel will accomplish is to hang new water meters that sort of read themselves onto an Evansville Municipal Water and Sewer system that is crumbling like the Roman catacombs?…the marketing folks even have the audacity to call this a “SMART CITY†improvement?…this is about as “Smart†as putting a $3,000 set of chrome plated spinner rims on a $500 piece of crap jalopy?…this is the kind of idiotic logic that would make the rational American philosopher Will Rogers turn over in his grave?…we have chosen a few quotes from Will Rogers that seem particularly appropriate for a government that believes that this “Smart City†deal from Johnson Controls is really smart?
“Advertising is what makes people buy things they don’t need with money they don’t haveâ€
“IF STUPIDITY got us into this mess, then why can’t it get us out?â€
“Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.â€
“It’s easy being a humorist when you’ve got the whole government working for you.â€
“There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.â€
IS IT TRUE that the use of the term “SMART CITY†to bamboozle local governments into believing that a water meter or any other so called improvement that does not accomplish anything of value for an everyday citizen is simply marketing?…this time it seems as though the marketing worked?…this project purports to replace every water meter in the City of Evansville that is less than 5 years old with a new “smart meterâ€?…for this to make sense a simple water meter would have to be expected to fail in 5 years or less?…we question the logic of choosing 5 years as a replacement time for an asset that typically works well for 30 years or more?…even if these new meters are SMART, this is a DUMB IDEA and a misappropriation of taxpayer dollars in a City that cannot even be assured that flushing the toilet will not end up in the basement or the front yard?…another old saying that the present and former leaders of Evansville need to be schooled in is “FIRST THINGS FIRSTâ€?…when the City of Evansville follows places like Detroit down the primrose path of bankruptcy we hope the voters of this place will awaken from their coma and do something about it because the people that have been elected lately sure as heck never will?…they are too busy getting bamboozled by advertising and gimmicks?
21st Century Healthcare
It is no secret that the landscape of the American healthcare system is changing. With higher rising insurance premiums, the looming 2014 deadline for health insurance under Obamacare, and the busier everyday lifestyles of most people many alternative forms of healthcare have begun to surface around the county. One such model that is growing increasingly popular is the Concierge form of healthcare. According to CNBC (December 12, 2012) there are approximately 4000 such practices in the US now, with 1000 new practices being added in 2012 alone. Concierge medicine grew 33% in 2012. Though a quick Google search revealed only one such practice in the Southwestern Indiana area, there is soon to be another come April.
21st Century Healthcare is a Primary Care Internal Medicine practice in which patients pay a fee for an expanded and more personal range of services. The man providing these services is Dr. Roy M. Arnold. A Cum Laude graduate of the University Of Alabama Birmingham School Of Medicine, Dr. Arnold is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease and has over 20 years of experience in Wellness and Preventative Medicine. The idea behind his practice is to provide longer face to face appointment times, wellness consultation, and access to remote healthcare for patients that travel frequently or find themselves in need of medical advice while out of town. While most primary care providers see an average of 2000 patients, Dr. Arnold’s practice will see three to five hundred patients enabling a personalized healthcare experience as well as fewer instances of patients waiting hours in the lobby. Dr. Arnold also offers virtual consultations via a secure, HIPAA compliant video telecommunication program that cannot be hacked. This service is useful for those patients with reoccurring symptoms and for those medical non-emergencies that don’t require an in-office visit. This application is ideal for those patients whose job requires frequent travel such as sales personnel, executives, long-distance truck drivers, or even students away at college. Patients also have access to Dr. Arnold through secure email, and his inbox is always open.
The fee for these more streamlined services is one-hundred dollars per month, or about the cost of a latte a day. Patients also must carry some form of insurance but this insurance can often be a high deductible plan with a Health Savings account, which ends up being more affordable in the long run. The monthly retainer for these services also covers all insurance co-pays and coinsurance for services rendered. Medicare patients are also welcome under this new structure.
New patients hoping to pursue this form of healthcare must be over the age of 14 covered by a commercial insurance plan or Medicare. The patient is scheduled for a one hour visit during which the patient and doctor review medical and surgical history as well as risk factors, diet and physical regimen. Based on this information and the wishes of the patient a personalized wellness plan for the patient is implemented. This may include changes in diet and exercise regimen. A follow up visit is then scheduled to review the effectiveness of the plan with the patient. Dr. Arnold expects all patients to have a comprehensive evaluation each year and one follow up visit. He also anticipates two to three additional contacts per year, either office visits or electronic conference with patients to discuss their acute and chronic medical problems. In the event that a patient may require in patient care, Dr. Arnold has pre-established agreements with both St. Mary’s and Deaconess Hospital groups.
Those wishing to inquire about this innovative new model for healthcare are encouraged to jump to www.21centuryhc.com, or the practice may be contacted via email at info@21centuryhc.com and by phone at (812) 402-2003.
HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT
ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY, APRIL 5 AT 7:30 PM
THE AIKEN THEATRE AT THE CENTRE
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Jam Theatricals and The Centre are thrilled to present the award-winning Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! for one performance only at The Centre’s Aiken Theatre on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! are on sale now and start at $21.00. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre, by visiting Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Discounts are available for Broadway at The Centre subscribers and groups of 10 or more by calling (812) 435-5544.
Actor Hal Holbrook breathes life into the legendary author in one of the most successful one-man shows in American Theatre history. Mark Twain Tonight! originated from a characterization that was part of Holbrook’s college honors project. His first solo performance as Twain began in 1954 at a nightclub in Greenwich Village where he gained national television exposure after Ed Sullivan saw him perform. Soon after, Holbrook had an off-Broadway run followed by an engagement at the Great White Way, earning him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1966.
Nearly 50 years later, Mark Twain Tonight! continues to enthrall audiences around the nation. Holbrook merges man and material, using Twain’s own words and wry wit, to comment on contemporary American culture. During the course of his one-man show, Holbrook reads excerpts from some of Twain’s most famous works, and offers the author’s point of view on subjects ranging from prejudice, politics, religion, and human history. As Holbrook states, “What [Twain] had to say over a hundred years ago is more powerful today.â€
Jam Theatricals (www.jamtheatricals.com) is proud to present Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight! as part of the 2012-13 D. PATRICK PRESENTS Broadway at the Centre season with media sponsors The Evansville Courier Press and WFIE-TV.
About Jam Theatricals
Jam Theatricals (Presenter) is a Chicago-based entertainment company that presents and produces Broadway engagements throughout North America. Under the direction of co-founders Arny Granat and Steve Traxler, Jam Theatricals manages subscription seasons in more than 30 cities. Jam Theatricals and its principals are the recipients of five Tony Awards® for producing Glengarry Glen Ross (Best Revival of a Play, 2005), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Best Musical, 2005), The History Boys (Best Play, 2006), August: Osage County (Best Play, 2008) and Hair (Best Revival of a Musical, 2009). Additional Broadway credits include: One Man Two Guvnors, Spiderman, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Retreat from Moscow, The Wedding Singer, Talk Radio, Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Seafarer, The Homecoming, November, Sunday in the Park with George, Speed-the-Plow, 9 to 5, Blithe Spirit, Race, Come Fly Away and The Addams Family. Jam Theatricals is proud to produce this season’s 30th Anniversary revival of Glengarry, Glen Ross by David Mamet starring Al Pacino. For more information, please visit www.jamtheatricals.com.
ST. MARY’S TO HOLD 5TH ANNUAL “SPRING IN TO FEED THE HUNGRY†FOOD DRIVE
St. Mary’s Health is proud to host its 5th annual “Spring in to Feed the Hungry†food drive to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted Tuesday, April 9th through Thursday, April 11th.
The public is invited to join St. Mary’s employees in contributing to this food drive. Visitors can drop-off non-perishable food items or monetary donations at the entrance of the Center for Advanced Medicine, located on St. Mary’s main campus in Evansville. Valets with the Courtesy Services department will come to your vehicle to take the donations. Drop off times are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
This food drive is part of the Feinstein Challenge, a national competition in which one million dollars will be divided proportionately to agencies across the country, based on the amount of food and cash donations each organization receives during the months of March and April.
Over the last four years:
* St. Mary’s has collected about 4,450 pounds of food and nearly $2,900.
* Combined with the Feinstein Challenge, a total of 5,573 pounds of food and $4,028 has been donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
In 2012, the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry served an average of about 1,100 households – or 2,770 people – per month.