Vehicle driven by 19-year-old overturns on ice-covered road
HAMBLEN TWP — Emergency services were dispatched to the 8900 block of Georgetown Road on Feb. 18 after dispatch alerted them of an overturned vehicle.
EMS, Brown County (Nashville) Fire and deputies with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene to find a vehicle on its passenger side on the ice-covered road. The driver, later identified as 19-year-old Aaron Reynolds of Nashville, said he had pain in his jaw, but did not want to be taken to the hospital.
According to the accident report, Reynolds said that he was eastbound on Georgetown Road when he lost control after driving over an icy area.
He told law enforcement that he was probably traveling too fast. He was not wearing a seat belt.
Indianapolis man charged with residential entry
An Indianapolis man has been charged with a Level 6 felony for residential entry after an incident last fall.
Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Gibson responded to a call on Sept. 9 in the area of Cooks Hill Road for a burglary that had previously occurred.
Upon his arrival he was met by an individual who was the personal representative for the estate of the man who had lived at the home and who had passed away.
The individual said that she was taking care of his wishes as stated in the will.
The original call reporting the burglary was made by another individual who said that when he arrived at the home there was a truck in the driveway. One of the individuals standing in the driveway was Roy Dillman Jr., 57, the son of the deceased.
The callers said that Dillman and his father had not spoken in 15 years. Dillman had also reportedly called to see if there was a will for the estate.
The garage door was reportedly kicked in on the right side and several items were moved from the home to the garage, including a generator, TV, chainsaws, linens and an air compressor.
Evidence at the scene showed someone tried to break into the home through a set of doors that lead out to a patio over the garage.
The caller said that Dillman had told him he tried to take items from the home because he thought the state would take them after the owner’s passing.
On Feb. 18, Dillman was formally charged.
Man arrested for possession of syringe
HELMSBURG — An Oklahoma man has been charged with unlawful possession of a syringe after police responded to reports of a suspicious person last month.
Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy William Pool responded to the area of Helmsburg Road after callers advised of an individual wandering around on Feb. 17.
Pool made contact with the individual at the intersection of State Road 45 and Helmsburg School Road.
The man was identified as Danny Vires Jr., 29, of Roland, Oklahoma.
Pool asked Vires if he had any weapons, to which Vires said no, but that he did have a syringe and a broken glass pipe in his possession.
Vires was placed into police custody and transported to Brown County jail. He told Pool that he had walked from Martinsville sometime the previous night and ended up in Helmsburg.
Vires was charged on Feb. 18 with a Level 6 felony for unlawful possession of a syringe.
Police target dangerous, aggressive driving
Starting last week, local police are stepping up patrols to help stop dangerous and aggressive driving.
The enforcement campaign will run from Feb. 25 through Monday, March 21.
The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving around St. Patrick’s Day and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament.
Officers will conduct high-visibility patrols over the next several weeks, showing zero tolerance for anyone driving aggressively, over the speed limit or under the influence, according to a press release from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department.
The extra enforcement is funded through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI).
“Every person that chooses to drive recklessly or impaired represents a serious threat to public safety,” Sheriff Scott Southerland said.
“Choices behind the wheel matter. One mistake is all it takes for someone to get injured. We’re asking all drivers to take responsibility and make smart decisions. Let’s work together to keep our roads and community safe.”
In Indiana, preliminary data from ICJI shows that 941 people died in fatal crashes last year. While that is up 5% from 2020, it is a 16% increase from pre-pandemic 2019 and represents the highest number of traffic fatalities since 2005.
Alcohol and drug impairment, distracted driving, speeding and not wearing seat belts are some of the leading causes behind the rise in fatalities, according to the release.
Throughout the campaign, the department will be encouraging motorists to focus on safe driving and follow the rules of the road. This means wearing a seat belt at all times, driving sober, watching for pedestrians, driving distraction-free and obeying all posted speed limits.
For plans that involve alcohol, individuals are encouraged to designate a sober driver ahead of time or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
Motorists are encouraged to call 911 if they encounter an impaired or unsafe driver on the road.
