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Indiana State Police Seeks Recruits for the Capitol Police Section

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The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is accepting applications.  Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online at https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  This website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department.

Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm (EST) on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for a Capitol Police Officer:

  1. Must be a United States citizen.
  2. Must be at least 21 years of age when appointed as a police employee.(Graduation date is June 21, 2024)
  1. Must meet a minimum vision standard (corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular acuity in both eyes.
  2. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate an automobile.
  3. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

The academy begins on Monday, April 15, 2024.  The starting salary for a Capitol Police Probationary Officer is $62,327 a year.  After the first year of employment, the salary will increase to $64,472.  The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section also offers an excellent health care plan, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage for current and retired employees and their families.  The State maintains short-term and long-term disability plans for full time employees after six (6) months of continuous employment.  As an Indiana State Police Capitol Police Officer, you are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF), and the State will contribute to your retirement account.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as a Capitol Police Officer by visiting https://www.in.gov/isp/career-opportunities/capitol-police/.  Applicants can also contact a recruiter at isprecruiting@isp.in.gov.

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public – 2023-11-21

THUNDERBOLTS HEAD TO QUAD CITY FOR THANKSGIVING TRIPLEHEADER

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Evansville, In.:  Following a pair of losses against Knoxville and Quad City, the Thunderbolts will take their game on the road this Thanksgiving week, playing in Quad City against the Storm this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evening.

Week In Review: 

The Thunderbolts put 25 shots on goal in Knoxville yet came up short in a 1-0 loss to the Ice Bears on Friday night, the only goal coming in the second period.  Saturday’s home game against Quad City was a tough pill to swallow, a 6-1 loss with the only goal coming from Scott Kirton in the third period.

The Week Ahead: 

The Thunderbolts will be in Quad City this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night to take on the Quad City Storm.  Wednesday’s game will begin at 6:10pm CT while Friday and Saturday’s games will begin at 7:10pm CT.  All three games can be viewed with a paid subscription on FloHockey or can be listened to for free on the Thunderbolts Radio Network via the Thunderbolts Mixlr Channel.  Fans can also watch every game at the Thunderbolts Booster Club away game watch party at Parkway Pizza, located on the West Side at 3911 Broadway Avenue.

Coming Soon: 

Following this week’s road trip, the Thunderbolts return home to Ford Center on Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd to host the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, both games beginning at 7:00pm CT.  December 1st will be Aero’s Birthday/Mascot Night, featuring a special package of 4 tickets for $47, and $3 tall boy beers and sodas all night long.  In addition, Lyondellbasell will be giving away blankets for the first 500 fans in attendance.  Saturday the 2nd will be the first Dogs Night Out game of the season, and fans can bring their dogs to the game for only five extra dollars per dog.  There will also be doggie races on the ice and dog costume contests during the game in the stands as well.

Scouting the Opponent:  

Quad City Storm: 
    • Record: 4-4-0, 8 Points, 8th Place
    • Leading Goal Scorer: Matt Ustaski (9 Goals)
    • Leading Point Scorer: Matt Ustaski (13 Points)
    • Primary Goaltender: Kevin Resop (2-3-0, .893 Save %)
    • Thunderbolts 23-24 Record vs QCS: 0-1

The Storm played their only game of the past week in Evansville on Saturday.  Matt Ustaski scored the early first period goal that put the Storm ahead, before a second period outburst of four goals blew the score wide open, two of them in less than a minute from Leif Mattson and one each from Cole Golka and Chris Perna.  Golka scored once again in the third period, the only goal of the period to wrap up a 6-1 final score.

Call-up Report 

– None to report currently.

Transactions:     

Fri. 11/17: F Kenny Britton moved from 14-Day to 30-Day Injured Reserve

Practice Media Availability  

Players and Coach Bes will be available for interviews upon request within 15 minutes prior to the start of practices and immediately following the conclusion of practices. Times, Dates, and Practice Location are not likely to but may change at any time, with any changes being communicated immediately to any scheduled media.  To schedule practice filming and/or interviews, please contact Tommy Pecoraro at tpecoraro@evansvillethunderbolts.com. 

Mon. November 27 to Thur. November 30: 10:00 to 11:30, Swonder Ice Arena

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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FOOTNOTE:  EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

Lady Blazers connect on 16 from behind the arc in big win over Wayne County

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Lady Trailblazers were not slowed by tip-off Monday night being delayed by 35 minutes, connecting on 16 made three-pointers, the most by a Lady Trailblazers team since March of 2021, to come away with a big 111-35 victory over Wayne County Community College.

The night got off to a slow start at the Physical Education Complex, as the Lady Wildcats caused a 35-minute delay of tip-off.

VU did not let this affect them on the court, as the Blazers quickly built a lead with a 13-0 scoring run in the first quarter to take a 15-4 advantage.

The Lady Blazers would continue to add to their lead to end the opening period of play, finishing the first 10 minutes of play with a 25-10 lead over Wayne County.

Vincennes again continued to increase their lead to start the second quarter of action, outscoring the Wildcats 12-4 to begin the quarter to get the lead up to 37-14.

The Lady Trailblazers closed out the first half of play with a 13-0 scoring run to take a 54-20 lead into the locker room at the break.

Sophomore Katrina Litte (Valmiera, Latvia) got the VU offense going early in the first half, connecting on four of four from behind the arc to head into halftime with a game-high 16 points.

The Lady Trailblazers really turned up the defensive pressure in the third quarter, opening the second half by scoring the first 23 points of the period to increase their scoring run to 36-0 going back to the second quarter.

Wayne County did not score for the first eight minutes of the third quarter and scored three points in the quarter off of three made free throws.

Vincennes outscored the Wildcats 26-3 in the third period, holding Wayne County to without a made field goal in the 10 minute quarter.

VU headed to the fourth quarter looking to close out the big win and began the final 10 minutes of play by outscoring Wayne County 12-3 to take a 92-26 lead.

Vincennes would later seal the game with a 12-0 scoring run to finish out the 111-35 victory over the Lady Wildcats.

VU was led offensively by Katrina Litte, who was one of six VU scorers in double-figures Monday night. Litte ended with a game-high 19 points, with five made threes and five assists.

Sophomores Elikya Baseyila (Paris, France) and Brie Miller (Bainbridge, Ind.) each recorded double-doubles Monday night, with Baseyila ending with 15 points and an outstanding 17 rebounds, while Miller ended her night with 13 points, including a made three, 11 rebounds and four assists.

Sophomore Johnai Wimbleduff (Indianapolis, Ind.) came off the bench to score in double-figures, ending with 14 points, four rebounds and a pair of steals.

Freshman Giavonnie Belton (Indianapolis, Ind.) also hit double-figures off the bench, connecting on four three-pointers on her way to 14 points, four assists and three steals on the game.

Freshman Karina Scott (Noblesville, Ind.) was the sixth VU scorer in double-figures, ending with 13 points and a team-high six assists.

Sophomore Maycee Lange (Vincennes, Ind.) matched Scott’s six assists on the night, while also ending with seven points and a pair of steals.

Sophomore Najra Voloder (Konjic, Bosnia) just missed out on a double-double off the bench, ending with eight points and setting a new career-high with 14 rebounds.

Freshman Makyla Tucker (Indianapolis, Ind.) rounded out the VU scoring with eight points and three assists.

Vincennes as a team shot 53-percent from the floor on the game, including 46 percent from three-point range and shot 60-percent from the floor in the second half.

The Lady Blazers will look to keep this momentum going through the Thanksgiving break when VU returns to the floor Wednesday, Nov. 29 to host No. 11-ranked Three Rivers College at the Physical Education Complex. Tip-off time for that game is set for 7 p.m. eastern.

BOX SCORE

VINCENNES (111): Brie Miller 5-11 2-3 13, Maycee Lange 2-5 2-2 7, Elikya Baseyila 7-9 1-1 15, Karina Scott 5-12 0-0 13, Katrina Litte 7-11 0-0 19, Giavonnie Belton 5-13 0-0 14, Makyla Tucker 3-5 1-1 8, Najra Voloder 4-8 0-0 8, Johnai Wimbleduff 4-6 5-6 14, Team 42-80 11-13 111.

Wayne County – 10   10   3   12 – 35

VU (3-4) – 25   29   26   31 – 111

Three-point goals: VU 16 (Litte 5, Belton 4, Scott 3, Miller, Lange, Tucker, Wimbleduff). Rebounds: VU 54 (Baseyila 17). Assists: VU 32 (Lange 6, Scott 6). Steals: VU 16 (Baseyila 3, Belton 3). Blocked Shots: VU 6 (Baseyila 2, Voloder 2). Turnovers: VU 19. Personal Fouls: VU 18. Fouled out: None. Technical Fouls: VU 2 (Wimbleduff (2 – 0:12), Bench (3 – 0:54)).

 

Vanderburgh County Crash Report

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Crash Report – 2023-11-21

Vanderburgh County Arrest Warrants

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Courier Warrants – 2023-11-21

Black organizations’ call for Newfields transparency

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The African American Coalition of Indianapolis and 18 other Black organizations—100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Alpha Phi Alpha Iota Lambda Chapter, Baptist Minister’s Alliance, Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis, Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League, Indiana Black Expo, Indianapolis Professional Association, Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis Urban League, Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, Inner Beauty, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Indianapolis, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Alpha Alpha Omega Indianapolis Alumni Chapter, New B.O.Y, Not 1 More Project, Purpose for My Pain, the Fathers Foundation and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women—on Sunday released the following statement regarding the abrupt exit of Dr. Colette Burnette from Newfields:

“The African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI) expresses profound concern and seeks clarity on the recent announcement of Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette’s departure from Newfields. The communication from Newfields’ Board of Trustees does not suffice to explain the reasons behind the exit of a leader who has endeavored to rebuild the institution’s reputation and foster meaningful connections with Indianapolis’ marginalized communities.

“In her 15-month tenure, Dr. Burnette confronted the institution’s past issues with accusations of a toxic and discriminatory culture that failed to serve audiences of color. Her appointment, which followed a controversial job posting indicating a preference for maintaining a “core white art audience,” was a beacon of progress, signifying Newfields’ commitment to transformation into an anti-racist and inclusive institution. Following Dr. Burnette’s arrival, we witnessed increased partnerships with community organizations as well as programming that advanced the inclusiveness of the institution. Dr. Burnette’s leadership, engagement, and collaborative partnerships finally gave the community a sense of belonging.

“The lack of transparency surrounding her departure raises unsettling questions. Amid many rumors and allegations fueled by a press announcement highlighting her exit, we are left feeling angry, frustrated, confused, and betrayed. Did the Board of Trustees give Dr. Burnette the necessary support and grace to navigate such a complex environment? Does this sudden change in leadership reflect a deeper reluctance to authentically pursue the anti-racist and inclusive values professed by the board? Were complaints, if any, against Dr. Burnette given undue weight, and was the challenging environment she was tasked to reform considered in the board’s decision? These are the questions that we now have because of Newfields’ announcement, and we must emphasize that the way Dr. Burnette’s exit was announced has created a worse perception. Newfields’ actions took it two steps back as it relates to community relations. The board should re-examine its commitment and determine if it is sincere and capable of building trust in the Black community.

“The situation compels us to consider if the outcome would have been different had the racial dynamics at play been otherwise. These questions are not just conjecture; they stem from a discernible pattern in Indianapolis where Black professionals seldom see long tenures in executive roles. This trend contradicts our collective mission for a thriving African-American community represented robustly at every leadership level.

“We at AACI stand resolute in our mission and insist that local businesses, non-profits, and government entities not only recognize this troubling pattern but also act decisively. We expect a commitment to creating a supportive environment that not only invites but retains Black executives, offering them a fair opportunity to succeed and make lasting impacts.

“Dr. Burnette’s premature exit signifies a lost opportunity for Newfields and the community at large. As stakeholders in Indianapolis’ future, we must collectively strive to implement a sustainable model that ensures the longevity and success of Black executives, which in turn reflects the diversity and vitality of our city.

“It is incumbent upon Newfields’ Board of Trustees to not only reflect on the implications of the decision but to also undertake concrete actions that rebuild trust with the Black community—a trust that currently stands fractured. The path forward requires more than symbolic gestures; it necessitates a sincere, ongoing commitment to equity, transparency, and community engagement that transcends mere statements and is embodied in thee very fabric of our institutions’ leadership and governance.

FOOTNOTE: 

Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts

Now rich with symbolism and meaning, the materials and formal qualities of fiber art are employed by many women artists today to honor their female ancestors.

Indianapolis Museum of Art Renamed NEWFIELDS

Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Westside ATM Break-in

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DATE: November 20, 2023

A suspect in the August 24, 2023 ATM break-in at Heritage Federal Credit Union has been arrested.

At 4:54 AM on August 24, 2023, the Sheriff’s Office responded to Heritage Federal Credit Union at 5343 Pearl Drive for a hold-up alarm. Upon arrival, deputies found an abandoned Ford pick-up truck that had been used to pull the credit union’s ATM off the pedestal. The ATM had been broken into and the money removed. The truck was later found to have been stolen from Henderson, KY.

The suspects had fled the scene prior to the arrival of the Sheriff’s Office. The Evansville Police Department used a K-9 to track the suspects to the adjacent Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot, but the suspects had fled in a separate vehicle. ATM camera footage showed three suspects wearing gloves and hoodies with their faces covered. Area businesses were canvassed and additional camera footage obtained. A white SUV, possibly a Tahoe, was observed on video to have been moving in tandem with the stolen truck.

With the assistance of the Evansville Police Department and the Flock Safety license plate reader system, the stolen truck was found on camera at two different locations in Evansville earlier in the morning. In each instance, the stolen truck was accompanied by a white Tahoe with no visible license plate. The Tahoe had certain distinguishing characteristics that allowed for a more advanced search using the Flock system. The Tahoe was located on a different Flock camera, this time bearing a Louisiana license plate. Further searching revealed that the Tahoe had left Houston, TX early in the morning of August 23. The Tahoe traveled through St. Louis, MO and was later recorded coming into Evansville that evening. A Flock camera showed the Tahoe in Henderson, KY at 5:13 AM following the theft.

On August 25, the Tahoe was located by a Flock license plate reader camera in Lafayette, LA where it had been flagged as a vehicle of interest through National Crime Information Database. The Lafayette Police Department was able to conduct a traffic stop on the Tahoe. Several cellphones were seized from the Tahoe but nothing was located in the vehicle that tied the occupants to the Vanderburgh County ATM theft. Three occupants, two females from Georgia and one male from Lafayette were questioned and released.

The subsequent investigation led Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office detectives to travel to Decatur, GA and Milledgeville, GA as well as Lafayette, LA in order to conduct interviews. These interviews included persons arrested in Milledgeville, GA on October 7 who were caught in the act of stealing an ATM in the same manner the ATM in Evansville was robbed. Several suspects in custody in that incident are suspects in the case here. Authorities in Georgia advised that ATM theft is considered bank robbery under Georgia law. The investigation led to sufficient probable cause to seek an arrest warrant for Dmyree Martin, age 21, of Katy, TX. In Indiana, breaking into the ATM is only a Level 6 Felony Theft charge. In this case, the charge was enhanceable to Level 5 Felony due to the amount of money taken.

Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force contacted USMS Task Force members in Texas. Martin was located and arrested last week and is currently being housed in the Fort Bend Jail in Richmond, TX on a $7,500 cash bond and awaiting extradition to Vanderburgh County.
Martin is believed to be a member of the Greenheart Gang based in Lafayette, LA. Members of this gang are known to conduct robberies of ATM machines throughout the Southern and Midwestern United States.

Sheriff Noah Robinson stated, “We did not solve this case on our own. The Evansville Police Department’s use of the Flock Safety system to identify our suspect vehicle is what broke the case. I look forward to implementing Flock in the County in the coming months.” Sheriff Robinson added, “I also want to thank the U.S. Marshals Service and local authorities in Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas for their assistance. In particular I wish to acknowledge the Lafayette GA Police Department, who located the suspect vehicle. Prosecutor Diana Moers and the staff of the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office deserve praise for pursuing a high bond level to help ensure our suspect appears in a Vanderburgh County Court.”

To learn more about how to partner with the Sheriff’s Office in bringing Flock Safety to your neighborhood or business, click here.

PICTURED ABOVE: Dmyree Marquel Martin, 21, of Katy, TX. Theft as a Level 5 Felony

Presumption of Innocence Notice: The fact that a person has been arrested or charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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Attorney General Todd Rokita selects dedicated defender of liberty, James Barta, as Indiana’s second-ever Solicitor General

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Attorney General Todd Rokita selected constitutional stalwart James Barta from a national pool of top-notch attorneys as Indiana’s new Solicitor General – ensuring the veteran attorney who litigated cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and argued in front of the Indiana Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and both federal and state courts – will now work alongside the attorney general as the chief defenders of Indiana law.

Barta is only the second Solicitor General to serve the state of Indiana, a role which oversees litigation involving constitutional challenges and other issues of vital interest to the state government. He graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he later taught constitutional theory. He graduated summa cum laude from Patrick Henry College, one of the top Christian conservative schools in the country.

Barta has litigated a wide variety of cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, lower federal courts, and state courts. In a 2021 case before the country’s highest court, Barta helped lead litigation on United States v. Arthrex Inc. – a check on presidential appointment power.

“After a national search, we selected a Hoosier with top credentials and national experience to fill this important role. I know James Barta is the right choice for Indiana,” Attorney General Rokita said. “James is not only brilliant, he is tenacious and excited to represent Hoosiers in this new role before the highest courts of the land.”

Barta clerked for the Honorable Stephen J. Murphy, III, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Honorable Raymond M. Kethledge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit before joining one of the nation’s top litigation boutique firms in Washington, D.C.   In 2017 through Ziglar v. Abbasi, Barta secured dismissal of a Bivens claim against prison officials who confined foreign nationals detained during 9/11 terrorism investigations. Also in 2017, he successfully challenged federal rules adopted to govern the nation’s largest wholesale capacity market in NRG Power Mktg. LLC v. FERC. Barta in 2018 went on to successfully overturn a ruling which subjected coal ash to overreaching portions of the Clean Water Act as part of Sierra Club v. Virginia Electric & Power Co.

“I am incredibly grateful and humbled by this opportunity to serve my state and my fellow Hoosiers,” Solicitor General Barta said. “Ever since first studying our nation’s history and ideals, I have desired to advance the rule of law, preserve our system of government, and defend Americans’ liberties. It is a privilege to serve those causes in this new role.”

Barta returned to Indiana in 2022 to serve as Indiana’s Deputy Solicitor General and played a leading role in defending the constitutionality of Indiana’s laws regarding sanctuary cities, in protecting Indiana’s statutory scheme on absentee voting, and in defending its requirement for sex offenders to register with the state. Barta has been consistently praised for his creativity, excellent advocacy, and dedication to the preservation of ordered liberty.

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