At approximately 3:50 am today, Deputy Robert Schmitt was on patrol traveling south on north Saint Joseph Avenue when he observed a 2006, black, Dodge Charger traveling northbound. Deputy Schmitt knew this to be a vehicle which matched the description of a vehicle stolen from a north side business on Saturday evening. Deputies also knew the vehicle was stolen by a 14 year old, white male juvenile.

Deputy Schmitt followed the vehicle through the Darmstadt area and confirmed that the vehicle was the stolen vehicle. Deputy Schmitt with the assistance of several other deputies who had arrived in the area, attempted to stop the vehicle in front of the 4H Center. The vehicle did not stop and started fleeing recklessly at a high rate of speed down US Highway 41 North.

When the suspect vehicle approached the intersection of US Highway 41 North and State Road 57, deputies had deployed “stop sticks” and the suspect vehicle struck them, deflating the tires. The suspect continued to drive at a high rate of speed, on shredded tires, through a north side neighborhood.

Eventually the suspect vehicle traveled down a dead end street. When the suspect driver realized he could not go in further, he started to drive through residential backyards until he finally came to a stop. At that time, he and another 14 year old juvenile passenger fled the scene, north through the woods.

Deputy Schmitt with his K9 partner, “Boss”, were able to track the suspects. The juvenile passenger was captured a short time later without incident and was placed in temporary custody. Deputy Schmitt and K9 Deputy Boss, continued to track the suspect driver north through the woods to a north side residence.

Deputies spoke with the homeowners who stated the suspect had called the house however the suspect was not there. The homeowners did direct deputies to a residence where they knew the suspect went to.

When deputies arrived at the residence where they believed the suspect to be, they spoke with the homeowners who cooperated and stated the suspect was inside. Once inside, the deputies located the juvenile suspect hiding in a closest. The juvenile suspect surrendered without incident and was taken into custody.

After deputies contacted the juvenile suspect’s parents, he was transported to the Youth Correctional Center in Evansville. The juvenile passenger was released to his parents. The juvenile suspect, who resides from Evansville, was charged with the following crimes:

Auto Theft – Class D felony
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class D felony
Criminal Recklessness – Class A misdemeanor
Reckless Driving – Class A misdemeanor

EVSC Media Opportunity

Monday, January 28

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

On Monday, students enrolled in the building trades class at the EVSC’s Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC) will put the finishing touches on three Pergolas they have been building in the courtyard at Delaware Elementary School. Thanks to a donation from Red Spot, Delaware was able to purchase the lumber for the Pergolas along with outdoor furniture to serve as a quiet place where students can go to study, read or do homework.

Contact at the event: Brent St.Clair, teacher at SICTC.

(Washington, DC) – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Washington D.C. Circuit ruled President Obama’s recent appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unconstitutional. Congressman Larry Bucshon released the following statement regarding President Obama’s abuse of power.

Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) stated:

“President Obama continues to abuse his power in an attempt to bypass Congress and force his liberal agenda on the American people. The court’s decision today affirms that President Obama’s reckless interpretation of the United States Constitution will not be tolerated.

“The decision validates our work in the 112th Congress to hold the President’s unconstitutional National Labor Relations Board accountable. All of the decisions made by the NLRB since the unconstitutional appointments must be voided.”

BACKGROUND:

President Obama appointed Democrat Sharon Block, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor; Democrat Richard Griffin, former General Counsel for the International Union of Operating Engineers; and Republican Terence Flynn, former Chief Counsel to Board Member Brian Hayes to the NLRB on January 9, 2012.

The President can only appoint members to the NLRB without confirmation from the Senate, if Congress has adjourned sine die – an indefinite period.

When President Obama appointed the three NLRB board members, the Senate was in “pro forma” session and not adjourned.

In the 112th Congress, Congressman Bucshon and his colleagues on the House Committee on the Education and the Workforce held several hearings and sent dozens of oversight inquiries to the NLRB highlighting and opposing their agenda.

Gibson County – Saturday morning, January 26, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on CR 1300 South near Barton Road that injured a 22-year-old Cynthiana man.

Preliminary investigation revealed Aaron Ripple, 22, of Cynthiana, was driving his 2006 GMC pickup truck westbound on CR 1300 South approximately ½ mile east of Barton Road. Ripple failed to negotiate a curve and drove off the roadway into a field on the north side. The vehicle rolled at least twice and came to a final rest on the driver’s side. Ripple was taken to Deaconess Hospital where he is currently being treated for a non-life threatening head injury. “Alcohol and speed were factors in this crash,” said Trooper Chris Dyer. The investigation is continuing. The vehicle was totaled.

Investigating Officer: Trooper Chris Dyer, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Gibson County Sheriff’s Department

The Evansville Police Department will swear in 6 new recruits on Monday, January 28th. The ceremony will be held at The Centre at 2:00pm. Family, friends, and the community are invited to welcome these new recruits as they begin their careers with the EPD. The new recruits are:
Blake Hollins 26
Anthony Aussieker 28
Drew Murray 22
Phillip Smith 28
Joshua Brewer 27
Justin Wuertz 22

We will also be awarding Merit Awards to several officers for actions they took during various incidents last year. We will also have one officer being promoted to Corporal. Contact Information:
Evansville Police
Personnel Unit
812-436-4947

Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, January 24, 2013.

Jeremy Greenlee Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator – Class D Felony

Lance Elliott Domestic Battery – Class D Felony

Brandon Nordby Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator – Class D Felony
Resisting Law Enforcement – Class A Misdemeanor

Mura Hall Intimidation – Class D Felony
Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Class C 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.
SENTENCE CHART

Class Range
Murder 45-65 Years
Class A Felony 20-50 Years
Class B Felony 6-20 Years
Class C Felony 2-8 Years
Class D Felony ½ – 3 Years
Class A Misdemeanor 0-1 Year
Class B Misdemeanor 0-180 Days
Class C Misdemeanor 0-60 Days