WASHINGTON —
CITY REPORT
Thursday
2:21 p.m. — Kim Devers, 520 SE Second St., Apt. 317, reported the theft of shoes and clothes from a storage unit west of town. A suspect’s name was given.
1:23 p.m. — Jim from Mischler’s Tavern, 17 SE Second St., requested extra patrol because someone pried on the back door lock after hours. Entry was not gained.
11:03 a.m. — Floyd Tuggle, 316 SE Seventh St., advised someone painted an obscenity on the hood of Buick LeSabre while it was parked in his driveway.
1:46 a.m. — A female caller reported bricks were stacked in both lanes of SR 257 about half a mile from E. Nat’l Hwy. An officer moved the bricks to the side of the road, and INDOT was notified.
Wednesday
9:13 p.m. — Larry Rainey, 320 SE Third St., reported a 9mm gun was stolen from his unlocked truck.
7:22 p.m. — State police requested a K-9 at W. Main and SW Seventh streets. The K-9 indicated, marijuana was located, and Leroy Ellis was arrested on multiple charges.
5:14 p.m. — Ashley Gerber reported a friend’s yellow Mongoose bike was stolen from her front yard at 524 Ogdon St.
4:21 p.m. — Officers assisted state police with a shoplifter at Family Dollar Store, E. Nat’l Hwy. and SE Third St. Sheila Owens was arrested on various charges.
CITY ACCIDENT
July 29
6:46 p.m. — John G. McCammon, 56, 3187 Old Union Rd., was northbound on Maysville Road in a 1979 Chevrolet pickup registered to Pamela S. Mouser of Jasper. Mary D. Waynescott, 49, 113 Southside Ave., was stopped at the stop sign on the west side of Maysville Road at Oak Street. When Waynescott attempted to cross the intersection, the vehicles collided and McCammon left the scene.
A passenger in Waynescott’s vehicle recognized McCammon, and an officer located his vehicle parked at 106 SE Fourth St. The officer noticed an open beer container and spilled beer inside, and parts left at the accident scene matched the pickup.
An intoxicated McCammon was located inside Apt. E and detained. He blew .28 on a portable breath test and was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Damage was estimated between $2,500 and $5,000.
COUNTY REPORT
Thursday
5:42 a.m. — Danielle Gaines, Odon, requested an officer. She advised her husband had scared off a subject that broke into their house. Officers were unable to locate anyone and offered extra patrol.
4:40 a.m. — Tony Potter advised his co-workers noticed someone with a flashlight around their vehicles at I-69 and CR 550S. When they checked the vehicles, they noticed items had been taken from some of them. An offense report was made.
ARRESTS
David Dailey, 34, Washington, was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Thursday on a warrant for theft, possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass. He was held at the Daviess County Security Center on $7,000 bond.
Shane Orchard, 43, Washington, was arrested Thursday by sheriff’s deputies on a warrant for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was held on $2,500 bond.
Tonya Lee Mathis, 25, Washington, was arrested Wednesday by city police for battery. She was held on $2,000 bond.
Sheila Renee Owens, 45, Washington, was arrested Wednesday by city police for theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a legend drug or precursor. She was held without bond.
Dustin John Mathis, 34, Washington, was arrested by city police Wednesday for invasion of privacy. He was released on $2,000 bond.
Michael Eugene Beamon, 41, address unknown, was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Wednesday on a writ of attachment. He was held on $250,000 bond.
Leroy Ellsworth Ellis, 22, Washington, was arrested Wednesday by state police for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. He was held on $7,000 bond.
Jamie Alvarez, 31, Washington, was arrested by sheriff’s deputies Wednesday for operating a vehicle while never receiving a license and OVWI. He was held on $4,000 bond.
Jail Population: 159
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Republicans to vote on new trustee
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B-R to graduate 41
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CITY REPORT
Thursday
1:03 a.m. - Karen Hulsey, of 511 S. Meridian St. reported a subject possibly hiding the bushes behind her residence. She stated she didn’t see anyone, but could hear coughing. -
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Unchained Gang roars into park
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DECA to sponsor dodgeball tourney
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Area Briefs
Road paving in Washington
The Indiana Department of Transportation is advising motorists to be aware of temporary lane restrictions on Bus. 50 in Washington. Beginning on or after Monday, May 20, crews will be spot paving throughout the city. Work will be accomplished one lane at a time and utilize flag persons to control traffic through the work zones. Work activities are scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day with all paving operations anticipated to be complete by May 24. Inclement weather will cancel the work operation for the day.
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CITY REPORT
7:56 p.m. - A complainant on E. Nat'l Hwy. reported there was a truck popped open playing very loud music. -
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CITY REPORT
Wednesday
2:19 p.m. - Dave Waters, 200 1/2 SE 7th St., reported that someone had broken into his storage building and broke the windows out of the vehicles stored there. Waters also said that someone had smashed in the roofs on many of the vehicles. Extra patrol was requested. - More Local News Headlines
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