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CRIME & SAFETY
Months Old Investigation Ends in Arrest
A Shelburn man has been arrested following an investigation by the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post into allegations of domestic battery involving two juveniles. The investigation, which began on May 9, 2024, was initiated after the Shelburn Town Marshall reported the allegations. According to authorities, Caleb J. Bays, 34, of Shelburn, Indiana, is accused of committing domestic battery against two victims under the age of fourteen. The incidents allegedly occurred in Sullivan County.
Zimmerman Sentenced to Twelve Years in the IDOC
(Undated) — A Palestine man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during an August 16th Crawford County court appearance. According to Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, Denzil Zimmerman was sentenced to twelve years on the Class 1 Felony charge of Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death. He was also sentenced to seven years on a Class 2 Felony charge of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence. The two sentences are to run concurrently. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the prosecution of these cases.
Otis Wilkes Jr Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) — An Edwardsville, Illinois man was sentenced to the IDOC during a recent August court appearance. Crawford County State’s Attorney, Cole Shaner, reports that on August 26th, Otis Wilkes Jr. was sentenced to six years in the IDOC on the Class 2 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine With the Intent to Deliver and four years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Failure to Report to a Penal Institution. The sentences will run consecutively. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the prosecution of this case.
Vincennes Woman Arrested in Jasper
Jasper Police arrested a Vincennes woman while investigating a suspicious vehicle parked in the Grand Rental parking lot on Macarthur Street well after business hours. Police smelled marijuana as they approached the vehicle, which had its headlights turned off. The driver, 29-year-old Elisa Ferrer of Vincennes, was taken out of...
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