Four vehicle crash closes U.S. 231 and sends four to hospital

A semi-tractor trailer crossed the center line and caused a four-vehicle crash and injured four people Thursday afternoon. Jonathan Shealey, 37, Evansville, was traveling northbound on US 231 at about 12:54 p.m. when the International semi-tractor trailer he was driving went left of center about a half mile north of Interstate 64, according to state troopers….

Three children among injured in Sunday morning crash

A mother and her three children were taken to Memorial Hospital after the vehicle they were occupants in crashed. According to state troopers, Brandy C. Nobbe, 30, of Indianapolis, was driving a 2000 GMC Safari southbound on U.S. 231 near the Truelove Church Road intersection at about 9:41 a.m. today. Nobbe lost control of the…

Traffic stop leads to two charged with meth possession

Jasper — Deputies arrested one person and summoned another to appear in Dubois County Superior Court after a traffic stop in in Jasper Tuesday afternoon. According to the Dubois County Narcotics Officer, an off duty deputy recognized the driver of a vehicle as having a suspended driver’s license. He notified dispatch and another deputy stopped the vehicle at…

Indiana State Police officers in Jasper District recognized and promoted

First Sergeant Greg Ashby Promoted to Lieutenant On Sunday, February 16, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter promoted First Sergeant Greg Ashby to the rank of Lieutenant to serve as the District Commander for the Jasper Post. Ashby is a native of Orange County and a 1988 graduate the Springs Valley High School. After high…

Indiana State Police warn of drug-laced candy

Indiana State Police are warning parents that troopers and area police are finding candy laced with a chemical derived from marijuana. THC is the chemical compound found in marijuana that provides a high to the user. According to authorities, the compound has been found in candy resembling suckers, hard-rock candy and gummy worms and bears. According…

6-hour standoff in Paoli ends with arrest for attempted murder

Paoli — A late night family argument resulted in a six-hour standoff with police and a Paoli man being jailed on multiple felony charges. According to Indiana State Police, at 11:20 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a possible domestic disturbance with shots fired at 2657 West County Road 525 South, Paoli. Trooper…

Winslow couple arrested for manufacturing meth

Winslow – Indiana State Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested a couple for manufacturing meth when they served a warrant for a community corrections violation. Thursday evening at about 6 p.m., Trooper John Davis and Deputy Dallas Killian went to 1953 East Logtown Road near Winslow to serve an arrest warrant on Angel Bellamy,…

Man wanted on a felony drug warrant arrested in Huntingburg

Huntingburg – A New Castle man was arrested early Tuesday morning on a felony narcotics warrant in Huntingburg. The Indiana State Police, Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, and Huntingburg Police received information that Christopher J. Brinker, 25, New Castle, IN, was wanted on a felony warrant through Henry County, IN. The warrant indicated that Brinker was…

Winslow woman killed in shooting, boyfriend arrested for murder

Update — An autopsy Wednesday afternoon revealed that 24-year-old Kelsie McDonald died from multiple gunshot wounds. Winslow — A Winslow woman was found shot in her home Tuesday night after police were dispatched to a domestic dispute with shots fired at about 11 p.m. According to authorities, when officers arrived at 104 South Bluff Street in Winslow they entered the…