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Report: Jay County man drank 12-18 beers before accident that claimed father-in-law's life
PORTLAND, Ind. — Prosecutors allege a Jay County man drank 12 to 18 beers before he drove a utility task vehicle that his father-in-law fell out of, suffering a fatal head injury. Terry David Emerick, 49, of Pennville, was charged Wednesday in Jay Superior Court with causing death when driving while intoxicated, a Level 4 felony carrying up to 12 years in prison. ...
2 arrested after discovery of drugs during traffic stop
UNION CITY – The Union City Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of Tabitha St. Myers and Jamie Hiestand following a traffic stop on North Howard Street. During the stop, our K9 Blaise conducted a free air sniff of their vehicle and alerted officers to the presence of illegal substances. A subsequent search led to the discovery of methamphetamine and gabapentin pills.
Hartford City man who clashed with Predator Catchers pleads guilty to child solicitation
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — A Hartford City man arrested in May after an angry confrontation with Predator Catchers has agreed to plead guilty to child solicitation. Tyler Wyatt Selig, 26, has signed a deal, negotiated with Blackford County prosecutors, calling for him to plead guilty to a Level 5 felony and then to be sentenced to six years in prison.
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