Vanderburgh County – Wednesday morning, May 22, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Indiana State Police and detectives from the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at 5015 East Sycamore Street in Evansville after receiving information the tenant of the apartment, Johnathan Henderson, 46, was allegedly involved in sharing child pornography. 

In November 2012, a detective with the Indiana State Police Crimes Against Children Unit initiated an investigation into an unknown person sharing child pornographic images via a peer-to-peer file sharing network. During the investigation, the detective was able to download multiple images depicting child pornography and trace the online activity to Henderson’s residence in Evansville. 

During the execution of the search warrant, detectives collected computers and other electronic devices from his residence. The devices were triaged in the Indiana State Police Mobile Forensics Vehicle. During the on-scene preview of these electronic devices, several hundred child pornographic images and videos were found, some notoriously graphic. The children depicted were as young as toddlers. Henderson was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. 

ARRESTED AND CHARGES: 
• Johnathan Henderson, 46, 5015 East Sycamore Street, Evansville, IN 
1. 1 Count of Child Exploitation, Class C Felony 
2. 5 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography, Class D Felony 

Investigating Officer: Detective Chris Cecil, Indiana State Police Cyber Crimes Section 
Assisting Officers: Sergeant Marty Metzger, Sergeant Tim Keller, Sergeant David Price, 
First Sergeant John Richards, Detective Kevin Getz and Trooper Ted Clamme 

Assisting Agency: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office 


SOURCE: Indiana State Police - Nixle

Vanderburgh and Gibson County - This afternoon between 3:15 -4:15 p.m., motorists traveling northbound and or southbound US 41 near I-64 should expect a 15-20 minute delay. At Approximately 3:15 p.m. this afternoon, 600 plus motorcycles will be exiting I-64 EB at US 41 NB and will be stopping at the Flying J truck stop located just north of the interstate. 

Troopers will be shutting down the northbound and southbound lanes of US 41 near I-64 to allow the 600 plus motorcycles to safely exit the interstate and pull into the Flying J truck stop. After the motorcyclists take a 45 minute break, troopers will shut down only the southbound lanes of US 41 at Warrenton Road to allow the motorcycles to safely enter the highway. The motorcycles will exit US 41 and go eastbound on I-64 to Corydon. Northbound US 41 will remain open, but motorist will not be able to turn left onto Warrenton Road until all motorcycles have entered US 41.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

(This is part of the Annual Run for the Wall. The ride starts in California and goes to Washington DC, picking up riders along the way)

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office expects to file felony charges against several members of a criminal group known as the “Felony Lane Gang”. The Sheriff’s Office believes that members of this group targeted vehicles parked at the Goebel Soccer Fields at 6800 N. Green River Rd during a soccer game on April 28, 2013. 

Seven reports were taken by Sheriff’s Deputies and in each case, a car window was broken and a purse stolen. 

Checks taken during these thefts were cashed in Louisville, KY and Warsaw, IN. Two persons, a male and female, were arrested in Warsaw and charged with several felonies related to cashing some of the checks stolen here. 

The “Felony Lane Gang” operates by having one group of people commit the vehicle break-ins followed by a second group who disguise themselves to resemble the victims’ identification photos. They then go to a bank drive-thru and utilize the furthest lane (the Felony lane) from the tellers to attempt to cash the checks. This group is reportedly from South Florida and travel across the country committing these crimes. 

Case files will be sent to the Prosecutor’s Office for possible additional charges on the two arrested and the investigation is continuing. 

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office urges citizens to not leave valuables in their vehicles. If they must, keep them out of sight and it would be best to lock them in the glove box or trunk. 

Arrested: Charges of Forgery Class C Felony and Theft Class D Felony 
Scott David Mahood, age 34, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
Rebecka Lee Scoggins, age 37, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SOURCE: Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office - Nixle

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that on Tuesday, May 14, the traffic signal at State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) and St. Joe Avenue will be turned off for a short period of time.      

At approximately 9:00 a.m. local time, contractor crews will shut down the power to the signal so new infrastructure can be installed as a part of a modernization of the signals.  It is anticipated that work will be complete by 12:00 p.m. (noon) and the signals will be re-activated.  Law enforcement officials will be on hand to direct traffic through the area.

INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone.  For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot or www.trafficwise.in.gov

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists to be aware of temporary lane restrictions on U.S. Route 41.  Beginning Monday, May 13, bridge crews will be patching the bridges decks between Interstate 164 and the Indiana/Kentucky state line.  

The driving lane of south bound U.S. 41 will close beginning at approximately 7:00 a.m. local time and remain restricted until 3:00 p.m. local time each day through Friday, May 17.  Inclement weather may cause the restriction dates and times to be delayed.  

INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone.  For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot or www.trafficwise.in.gov

The Evansville/ Vanderburgh County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be held Saturday May 11,2013. Officers from the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and Vanderburgh County Confinement Officers will begin a 6.2 mile run from the Sheriffs Command Post at 7:30 AM . The runners will carry the Flame of Hope north on HWY 41 to North High School’s track to open the Local Special Olympic Games. 
The games begin at 9 AM. 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE ATHLETES!!

On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Deaconess Hospital at approximately 11:45 pm to assist the Department of Child Services with an investigation. Once on scene, the deputy was advised that a 13 month-old child had been seriously injured during an incident at 2505 Indian Bend. 

Deputies then spoke with the infant’s mother, Constance Chante Grimm, who stated her infant daughter had spent the night with her sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn Jeanette Devers and Scott Wayne Devers. Grimm stated she was aware Scott Devers would be the adult providing care while Marilyn Devers was at work. 

Grimm stated at approximately 3:00 pm, Scott Devers had called her and advised her daughter had busted her lip. Believing the injury was minimal in nature, Grimm did not question Devers in detail how the injury occurred. At 4:30 pm, Marilyn Devers contacted Grimm and asked what hospital she normally takes her daughter to. When Grimm questioned why, Marilyn stated the child had fallen down the stairs of a bunk bed and needed to be seen. Grimm demanded that the Devers bring her daughter home. Once Grimm observed the injuries, she took her daughter to the hospital. 

At the hospital, medical personnel found severe bruising and swelling to the child’s forehead and mouth as well as bruising to the back, legs and face. Some of the bruising was patterned in the shape of an adult hand. X-Rays showed a spiral fracture to her upper arm which was not consistent with a child falling from a bunk bed. The child was admitted and treated for her injuries. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. 

Scott Devers was interviewed by Sheriff’s detectives. Devers maintained that the child’s injuries were sustained during a fall from the bunk bed, despite being confronted with evidence to the contrary. Devers did admit that he was the only one that had cared for the child and that the child had no injuries when she was brought to him. Devers was arrested and held in the Vanderburgh County Detention Center and was later released after posting a $5,000 bond. 

CHARGE(S) 
• Battery Causing Serious Injury – Victim Under 14 - Class B Felony 
• Child Neglect with Serious Bodily Injury – Class B Felony 

ARRESTED: 
• Scott Wayne Devers 
• White Male 
• 25 years of age 
• Evansville, Indiana 

Vanderburgh County – Wednesday morning, May 1, at approximately 8:20, Nicholas Schipp, 31, of Evansville, was traveling westbound on I-64 near the 19 mile-marker when he collided into the rear of an (INDOT) Indiana Department of Transportation vehicle pulling a crash attenuator, which is also known as a crash cushion. 

INDOT had the passing lane of I-64 at the 19 mile-marker closed for approximately 15 minutes for highway maintenance before the crash occurred. The INDOT vehicle was not damaged, but the crash attenuator was destroyed. Schipp’s 2008 Dodge Magnum was totaled. Schipp was wearing a seat belt and did not required medical attention. 

Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Transportation encourage all motorists to pay attention when traveling in and around highway maintenance projects. Many of these highway vehicles are either stopped in the roadway or moving at slower speeds. The truck and crash attenuator that were struck also had a flashing arrow board indicating that motorists need to move into the driving lane. Warnings signs were posted on I-64 miles indicating highway maintenance was ahead. Schipp was cited for failing to yield the right of way to a stationary highway maintenance vehicle. 

Investigating Officer: Trooper Kylen Compton 
Assisting Officer: Senior Trooper Jon Puskas 

From the Vanderburgh Co Prosecutor's Office:
Evansville, IN – April 30, 2013, Robert Hicks, age 56, was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Anna Jochem, in July of 2012 in Vanderburgh County Circuit Court. Hicks’ faces 45-65 years. Judge David Kiely will sentence Hicks on May 28, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. 

“We’re pleased with the verdict and hope it gives the family some closure to move on from this horrific tragedy,” Prosecutor Nick Hermann said Tuesday. “We want to thank the Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators from the Evansville Polce Department for their dedication and hard-work on this case.”

Evansville, Ind. – Now available in both Apple® and Android® app stores and just in time for storm season, the free Vectren mobile app gives customers another channel for submitting and obtaining electric outage information. By downloading and installing the app, customers can quickly report or view electric outages, access safety information, read the latest Vectren news releases and find helpful contact numbers for the company all from the convenience of a mobile device. 

“Reporting electric outages is critical to help Vectren pinpoint the source and expedite restoration,” said Jon Luttrell, Vectren’s vice president of information technology and customer service. “The free Vectren app makes this process even easier.” 

Customers have the ability to login to their Vectren.com account via the app, making reporting an outage merely a few clicks away. The app also allows customers to request a call back once power has been restored. Additionally, customers can report issues with trees and power lines, review Vectren’s restoration process, get helpful storm tips and learn about generator safety. 

“The nice thing about being able to report outages via the Vectren app is that mobile devices are often the only communication tools that still work during power outages,” added Luttrell. 

Vectren customers have the opportunity to win the smartphone of their choice (up to $650 value) by downloading the app on a mobile device and/or following @VectrenStorm on Twitter before June 30, 2013. Complete contest details and app download links are available at www.vectren.com/outage. 

While the initial app is focused on electric outage reporting, additional functionality is in development, including the capability to pay Vectren bills. 


SOURCE: Vectren News Release