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Officer Involved Shooting Update 7801 Bussing Dr. (Evansville Regional Airport)

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 On November 18th, at 12:22 a.m., Evansville Central Dispatch received a call from the Evansville Regional Airport for a disorderly subject inside the lobby. A second call to dispatch asked that officers “step it up” because the male had escalated his behavior, was threatening airport personnel, and had an approximate 4-inch knife. The male was also using the knife to tear up furniture. Members of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police and the Evansville Police Department arrived on scene. They encountered the adult male suspect in the lobby area inside the airport and he was holding a knife. No one else was in the immediate area at that time. 

The suspect was later identified as 24-year-old Pierre Robson Barthelemy. A Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy, who is a Negotiator and a CIT Officer, was one of the first to arrive. One of the first responding EPD Officers is also a CIT Officer. That Officer requested on the radio that they needed a less lethal option. 

Barthelemy stated he was upset about his status in Evansville and wanted to go back to his country. The Negotiator asked for Barthelemy’s ID. Barthelemy got out of his chair with knife in hand and threw his ID at law enforcement officials. They ordered him to stop and drop the knife. Barthelemy laughed at officers and told them to shoot him but did sit back down. The Negotiator explained that officers did not want to do that, and just wanted to help him. The Negotiator attempted to gain rapport with Barthelemy and tried to negotiate with him for nearly 15 minutes. 

During negotiations, numerous commands were given for him to drop the knife. Barthelemy continued to yell at the law enforcement officials to just shoot him. Barthelemy never dropped the knife and at one point, he put the tip of the knife to his head and made a stabbing motion. 

The situation escalated when Barthelemy yelled obscenities at the officers, abruptly jumped out of his seat, and moved towards officers with the knife in hand. 

In total, 14 law enforcement officials were on scene at that time. Between EPD, VCSO and ISP, less lethal tools were on scene at that time. Due to Barthelemy abruptly escalating the situation, lethal force and less lethal force were utilized at the same time. Three Evansville Police Officers fired their duty weapons. One Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputy and one Indiana State Police Trooper also fired their weapons. An EPD Officer deployed a Conducted Electrical Weapon (Taser), and two officers fired a less-lethal pepper ball launcher. 

Life-saving measures were quickly rendered to Barthelemy on scene prior to AMR arrival including an officer using a tourniquet. Barthelemy was transported by AMR to a local hospital for treatment. Currently, Barthelemy is still hospitalized and still receiving treatment. No officers or other civilians were injured during the incident. 

Per protocol, all three EPD Officers were taken to the hospital for blood draw and the EPD Peer Support Team was called in to assist the officers. All three officers have been placed on Administrative Leave during the investigation, which is also protocol. 

Although we do not know where Barthelemy was previously living, we do know that he arrived in Evansville on a Greyhound bus on November 8th. Officers had been dispatched to the bus station that day for a complaint against Barthelemy. The driver of the bus called 911 to report that Barthelemy had stolen her bag. When officers arrived at the bus station, Barthelemy was still on scene and was in possession of the bus driver’s bag. Barthelemy was arrested for Theft and taken to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center that day. 

Barthelemy bonded out and was released from the VCCC on November 9th. Later that same day, around 11:00 p.m., employees from a local shelter for women and children called 911 because Barthelemy was trying to get into the shelter and refused to leave. When the officers arrived, Barthelemy was on the property and was told that he was barred from the property and needed to leave. 

Regarding the incident at the Evansville Regional Airport, Barthelemy is facing charges of Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon, Resisting Law Enforcement with a Deadly Weapon, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Mischief. There could potentially be other charges as well. Once Barthelemy is medically released, he will be arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. 

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“IS IT TRUE NoVEMBER 20, 2023

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address rationally and responsibly.

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IS IT TRUE that we have been told by several people in the know that the “TERRY FOR MAYOR” transition team has been selected and moving forward in an extremely cautious manner?

IS IT TRUE that we are glad to hear that the transition is moving forward cautiously because it is a well-known fact that Evansville has serious financial challenges and should that be addressed cautiously?

IS IT TRUE we’re hearing that there may be a little pushback concerning a FORENSIC AUDIT?

IS IT TRHE that we are told by several well-regarded business people that the rumor Evansville has over a Billion dollars in bonds indebtedness may be sport on? … that they are also concerned about how many hundreds of millions of dollars will it cost to finish the massive water and sewer project throughout Evansville and build the new multi-million dollar Sewer Treatment Plant and how we are going to get the money to pay for it?

IS IT TRUE that the City is also facing many millions of dollars worth of financial obligations regarding sidewalks and street repairs, upgrading of our city parks, City Department equipment upgrades, and finding an affordable employee Healthcare plan to name a few additional financial challenges for the incoming Mayor to address?

IS IT TRUE that local governments face structural challenges in their finances because their spending obligations often far outstrip their revenues?

IS IT TRUE that local governments are faced with a serious financial crisis due to the accumulation of long-term debts?

IS IT TRUE that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, local governments across the country face the formidable task of committing resources to rising healthcare needs while maintaining services their communities expect, including schools, parks, and libraries?

IS IT TRUE that the only ways that local government can pay for its mounting debt is to make severe budget cuts, raise property taxes, or borrow money from local banks?

IS IT TRUE that when local governments struggle, states also pay a price because of lost jobs, reduced tax collections, and diminished services?

IS IT TRUE that during the last City Council meeting (the week after the city election) every current Council member went on public record to oppose the proposed Center Point Energy rate increase?  …that during the recent City election, not one current member of the Evansville Council publicly opposed the proposed Center Point Energy rate increase? …that this type of political posturing is what is commonly known as  “Political Vacillation”?

IS IT TRUE that members of our current City Council recently approved a 9 million dollar loan to update the Ford Center by using the naming rights of city streets as collateral to purchase “Lease/Rental Revenue Bonds” from a local bank?  …we wonder how many city streets have been sold and how much money has the City collected from the sale of the naming rights of our city streets?  … many people feel that the above method to get the money to finance a 9 million dollar loan to make renovations at the Ford Center using the naming of streets as collateral is not only questionable but downright embarrassing?

IS IT TRUE that it is incumbent upon us to remind our City and County officials that Revenue Bonds are rated based on the revenue they generate to make principal and interest payments and based on any assets pledged to secure the bonds? …that Corporations are judged on their ability to generate earnings, while a state or local municipality may also issue a general obligation bond, which is backed by the taxing power of the municipality.
IS IT TRUE that it is seldom that the federal government does something that accomplishes exactly what it was meant to at the price that was advertised?…it is also true that most government programs exist perpetually even after they have accomplished what was intended?…there are even laws on the books that should have been canceled or rescinded years ago for obsolescence?…one local community in their zeal to be like the federal government still has a law on the books forbidding the riding of a stud bull in front of a church on Sunday morning?
IS IT TRUE that our “Readers Poll” is non-scientific but trendy?  …our current “Readers Poll” question is:  HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT MAYOR ELECT STEPHANIE TERRY IS GOING TO DO?
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Dr. James MacLeod presents “Lost Evansville”

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Embark on a riveting journey through time as award-winning Evansville historian Dr. James MacLeod unveils the hidden chapters of the city’s history in his presentation of “Lost Evansville.” Join us for a compelling exploration of transformative decades, captured in vivid detail with over 80 images, revealing the untold tales of challenges, triumphs, and the resilient spirit of Evansville.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Browning Gallery (lower level)

Discover the captivating history of Evansville with renowned historian Dr. James MacLeod as he presents his latest book, Lost Evansville! Delve into the transformative period from the end of World War II to the mid-1970s, a time marked by significant national events mirrored in Evansville’s unique narrative.

Starting with a historical overview from Angel Mounds to the Great Depression, Lost Evansville explores the impact of World War II and the challenges faced in the 1950s. The presentation then navigates through the substantial changes that shaped the city’s physical landscape in the 1960s and 1970s. Dr. MacLeod concludes with an exploration of the “lost history” involving crucial Civil Rights battles in Evansville until the mid-1970s.

While much was lost during this transformative era, Lost Evansville also highlights the emergence of new elements and the preservation of important aspects against all odds. Join us for this engaging and dynamic account, featuring over 80 images, as Dr. James MacLeod unravels the fascinating story of Evansville during a time of profound change.

Vanderburgh Humane Society Receives One of Six HSUS Mentorships

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[Evansville, Indiana] — The Vanderburgh Humane Society leadership team is incredibly proud to share that they have received a 2024 Humane Society of the United States Community Cat Mentorship. Only six organizations in the entire country received Mentorships for 2024: two organizations in each of the three Mentorship categories.
 
According to HSUS, “These six organizations have displayed a strong commitment to their communities, and we look forward to working with them in 2024. Each will be diving deep into either community cat programming, pet-inclusive housing or regional capacity building. We can’t wait to share stories of their progress!”
 

The six organizations are as follows:

Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly)
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Good Mews Animal Foundation
High Desert Humane Society
Laurens County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter
Vanderburgh Humane Society
 
The Mentorship includes $15,000 in grant funding, organization-specific training for VHS staff, and resources for building a definitive community cat program for the region. This will include discussions around high-volume community cat TNR (trap-neuter-release) and colony management in partnership with Evansville Animal Care & Control.
 
Shortly before receiving word of this grant, the VHS had adjusted its staffing structure to support community cat programming. Mackenzee McKittrick has been with the organization for 2 years, with an additional 10+ years of experience in veterinary technology, cat & kitten fostering, and community cat work. Her new title is Events & Outreach Coordinator. The addition of this staff support was quite timely alongside being notified that the VHS was receiving a 2024 Community Cat Mentorship.
 
While the VHS has always offered TNR surgeries and trap rental for cats through its Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic for more than 15 years, there was relatively little staff support or education available for the public needing to use the program. The new staffing structure along with this Mentorship will help increase the availability of resources for those who are living with community cats on or near their properties.
 
VHS Director of Advancement Amanda Coburn says, “We’re thrilled to be chosen for one of six 2024 Mentorships. It feels great that the Humane Society of the United States is seeing not only our team’s hard work, but the potential of our region to make real headway in the realm of community cat management.”
 
If members of the public have cats in their neighborhood that they want to help, but don’t know where to start, the VHS is hosting a Community Cat Information Night on Wednesday, November 29th. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 pm in the main lobby of the VHS at 400 Millner Industrial Drive, 47710!
 
To arrange an interview with Amanda, Mackenzee, or both, please contact Amanda at the information above.

Santa’s Coming to Willard Sponsored by Berry

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We are excited to announce a special holiday event at Willard Public Library – “Santa’s Coming to Willard Sponsored by Berry.” This event is dedicated to providing a festive experience for families and children in our community.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Time: 11 AM -2 PM

Location: Browning Gallery (lower level)

Event Highlights:

Free Photos with Santa: Skip the long lines and costly fees. Capture precious moments with Santa Claus at no charge.

Treats and Activities: Enjoy complimentary festive treats and engaging activities suitable for all ages.

Generous Sponsors: We extend our gratitude to Berry Global and Sixth and Zero for their financial contributions, making this event accessible to everyone in the community.

We encourage you to join us for a day of holiday cheer, laughter, and joy. This event promises to create lasting memories for you and your loved ones.

Music Conservatory Celebrates $25,000 Grant Awarded to UE Opera

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EVANSVILLE, IND. (11/20/2023) The University of Evansville (UE) Music Conservatory is delighted to announce that UE Opera has been awarded a generous $25,000 grant from the William E. Schmidt Foundation.

The grant encompasses funding for the Schmidt Opera Series, a vital component of UE Opera’s productions held on campus. It will also contribute to the Schmidt Opera Collaborative, a community outreach and education program designed to engage and inspire residents in the tri-state area.

“We are profoundly grateful to the William E. Schmidt Foundation for their support of UE Opera,” said Dr. Alanna Keenan, Associate Professor of Music. “The funding will bring support to our commitment to advancing music education and cultural enrichment.”

Under the artistic direction of Dr. Keenan, with additional guidance from Dr. Dennis Malfatti and Dr. Gregory Rike, UE Opera has established itself as a dynamic force in the world of opera. This grant will empower the program to continue its legacy of excellence, providing invaluable opportunities for students and fostering an appreciation for the arts within the community.

In addition to supporting on-campus productions and community outreach, the grant will facilitate the continuation of the Community Conservatory Study Grants. This initiative ensures that area students, who may otherwise lack access to private study, can benefit from music lessons, further enriching their musical education.

The William E. Schmidt Foundation’s commitment to supporting the arts aligns seamlessly with The Music Conservatory’s mission to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive cultural community. This partnership will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the artistic landscape of the region.

Giulia Cardona named MVC Player Of The Year

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Cardona and Ainoah Cruz earn postseason recognition

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After putting together one of the best seasons in Missouri Valley Conference Volleyball history, University of Evansville junior Giulia Cardona was named the league’s Player of the Year on Saturday.

Cardona became the first Purple Aces player to earn the prestigious honor while earning All-MVC First Team accolades for the second time in her career.  Ainoah Cruz also earned league recognition, earning a spot on the MVC All-Freshman Team.

Over the course of the 2023 season, Giulia Cardona made her presence known not just in the MVC, but the nation as a whole.  She completed the regular season as the national leader in kills (5.34/set), points (6.14/set) and attempts (15.00/set) while ranking 11th in the nation and tops in the MVC with 0.54 service aces per set.  Cardona wrapped up the 2023 campaign with a total of 593 kills, breaking her own UE program mark, which she set in 2022.

She was named the AVCA GameChanger Division I National Player of the Week on October 17 becoming just the second player in league history to earn the accolade.  Cardona was a 4-tie MVC Player of the Week and recorded two of the league’s four 20-kill, 20-dig performances in 2023.

“This is a very well-deserved honor for Giulia.  She carried us from day one until the last game and proved to be one of the best scorers in the nation,” Aces head volleyball coach Fernando Morales said.  “Giulia is such a well-rounded player and her numbers are insane!  She put up some of the best numbers in MVC history.  I am very proud of her

In the October win over UIC, Cardona tied the single-match MVC record with 40 kills.  Her season average of 5.34 kills per set was the first above 5.00 in the league since 2006.

Ainoah Cruz became the latest UE player to be named to the All-Freshman squad.  In her first collegiate season, Cruz averaged 4.49 digs per set, which was 8th in the league.  On Sept. 5, she was named the MVC Freshman of the Week following wins over Samford and North Alabama.

Her top performance was a 32-dig effort in the win over UIC.  As the season progressed, Cruz added to her numbers, finishing the MVC portion of the schedule with 4.78 digs per frame.

“Ainoah had a great season and she earned the respect of the other coaches in the MVC in a very short time,” Coach Morales exclaimed.  “I knew she was going to be a difference-maker in the conference, but I did not know just how fast she would do that.  I am very proud of her.”

No. 6 Indiana Men Win, No. 9 Women Finish Second at Midseason Meet

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Indiana swimming and diving closed out its midseason meet at the Ohio State Invitational Saturday (Nov. 18) night inside the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion.

IU won the men’s team competition with 2,803 points, while the women finished second from 2,553 points.

The night ended with an epic relay performance by Indiana’s men. The field trailed Notre Dame after Chris Guiliano split 41.23 on the opening leg. IU junior Rafael Miroslaw opened for IU in 42.58. Senior Tomer Frankel’s 41.97 bit into the Fighting Irish lead, and senior Gavin Wight kept the Hoosiers in the hunt with a 42.52. Freshman Mikkel Lee leaped into the water behind by seven tenths and blasted the only anchor leg under 42 seconds. His 41.66 was just enough to touch in ahead of Notre Dame senior Tanner Filion by four hundredths of a second. IU’s 2:48.73 set a meet and pool record and earned an NCAA ‘A’ cut.

The women’s quartet of junior Anna Peplowski, senior Ashley Turak, sophomore Kristina Paegle and senior Ella Ristic also captured an NCAA ‘A’ cut in 3:12.86, within half of a second of the program record 3:12.39 they set together at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Paegle had the quickest split of anyone, going 47.21.

Junior Skyler Liu completed her dominant week on the diving boards with a winning performance on platform. Liu scored 351.00 points Saturday, outscoring second place by 40.85 points. Liu won on 3-meter springboard Friday and finished second on 1-meter Thursday.

Ching Hwee Gan kicked off IU’s evening with an NCAA ‘A’ cut in the 1,650-yard freestyle, going 15:48.70 to finish over seven seconds faster than second place. The NCAA runner-up last season, Gan was 2.5 seconds short of her personal best set at last year’s national meet.

The IU men’s breaststroke group swept the podium spots for a second straight night, this time in the 200-yard event. The trio of senior Jassen Yep, junior Josh Matheny and junior Maxwell Reich repeated their order as IU dominated event with six top-10 finishers. Yep’s NCAA ‘A’ cut 1:50.71 obliterated the pool record (1:51.73) and meet record (1:54.69) and makes him the third-fastest man in program history behind Ian Finnerty (1:49.90) and Matheny (1:50.12). Matheny went 1:51.13 and Reich a personal best 1:51.89.

Junior Brearna Crawford won the women’s 200 breast in 2:07.62. In the morning, she dropped a personal best 2:29.09 in the long course preliminary.

Indiana had strong showings in both the men’s and women’s fly, combining for nine top-10 finishers between the two races. The women had five of those, led by freshman Ava Whitaker’s second-place finish in 1:56.51. Sophomores Katie Forrester (1:58.06) and Avery Spade (1:58.28) placed fourth and fifth, and senior Anna Freed (1:58.46) was right behind them in sixth. Another sophomore, Lily Hann, was ninth in 1:59.60.

On the men’s side, seniors Tomer Frankel (1:41.94) and Armando Vegas (1:42.80) went 1-2. Sophomore Drew Reiter made it three Hoosiers in the top four with a 1:44.03, and freshman Dylan Smiley placed eighth in 1:46.42.

The women had five top-10 finishers in the 200-yard backstroke. Junior Anna Peplowski (1:52.94) was second, sophomore Mya DeWitt (1:54.39) third and junior Elyse Heiser (1:55.75) fifth. Senior Anna Freed (1:56.79) and freshman Jessica Cheng (2:00.48) finished seventh and 10th, respectively.

TEAM SCORES

Men

  1. Indiana – 2,803
  2. Ohio State – 2,459
  3. Louisville – 1,985.5
  4. Notre Dame – 1,797.5
  5. Cincinnati – 1,247
  6. Pittsburgh – 341
  7. Cal – 214

Women

  1. Ohio State – 2,666
  2. Indiana – 2,553
  3. Louisville – 2,022
  4. Notre Dame – 1,459
  5. Cincinnati – 1,317
  6. Pittsburgh – 253
  7. Ohio – 199
  8. Cal – 171

HOOSIER WINNERS

Men

Tomer Frankel – 200 butterfly (1:41.94), 400 freestyle relay (2:48.73)

Mikkel Lee – 400 freestyle relay (2:48.73)

Rafael Miroslaw – 400 freestyle relay (2:48.73)

Gavin Wight – 400 freestyle relay (2:48.73)

Jassen Yep – 200 breaststroke (1:50.71)

Women

Brearna Crawford – 200 breaststroke (2:07.62)

Ching Hwee Gan – 1,650 freestyle (15:48.70)

NCAA CUTS

A: Women’s 400 freestyle relay (3:12.86); Men’s 400 freestyle relay (2:48.73); Ching Hwee Gan – 1,650 free (15:48.70); Jassen Yep – 200 breast (1:50.71).

B: Toby Barnett – 200 breast (1:55.13); Luke Barr – 200 breast (1:55.18); Warren Briggs – 1,650 free (15:04.72); Jackson Carlile – 1,650 free (15:17.28); Mason Carlton – 1,650 free (15:24.49); Brearna Crawford – 200 breast (2:07.62); Mya DeWitt – 200 back (1:54.39); Tristan DeWitt – 1,650 free (15:00.62); Katie Forrester – 200 fly (1:58.06); Tomer Frankel – 200 fly (1:41.94); Anna Freed – 200 back (1:56.79), 200 fly (1:58.46); Lily Hann – 200 fly (1:59.60); Mikkel Lee – 100 free (42.67); Josh Matheny – 200 breast (1:51.13); Kacey McKenna – 200 back (1:53.96); Rafael Miroslaw – 100 free (42.54); Elyse Heiser – 200 back (1:55.75); Kristina Paegle – 100 free (47.96); Leo Pelaez – 1,650 free (15:22.79); Anna Peplowski – 200 back (1:52.94); Maxwell Reich – 200 breast (1:51.89); Drew Reiter – 200 fly (1:44.03); Avery Spade – 200 fly (1:58.28); Ashley Turak – 100 free (48.78); Ava Whitaker – 200 fly (1:56.51); Gavin Wight – 100 free (43.01); Armando Vegas – 200 fly (1:42.80).

NCAA ZONE QUALIFYING SCORES (FINALS)

Platform: Skyler Liu – 351.00, Maxwell Weinrich – 319.80

 

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