The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police agencies.
Jail Bookings
The following person was recently booked at the Fulton County Jail:
• Lekenn G. Bartley, 36, Detroit, Mich., was arrested Thursday on preliminary charges of possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated causing endangerment. He was taken into custody by state police on U.S. 31 near County Road 375 North and later released on his own recognizance.
Police Incidents
Cited
• At 8:42 a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy cited a resident of Athens with passing a school bus with its stop arm extended.
• At 12:44 p.m. Thursday, an animal control officer cited a Macy woman after her dog reportedly killed a neighbor's cat while running loose. Police records indicate that she made no effort to retrieve the dog after it took off.
Wrecks
• Shortly before noon Thursday, police received a report of a wreck at 2870 N. Old U.S. 31. It was subsequently handled by state police.
• At 5:22 a.m. Friday, Cody Mcdonald, 32, of Akron, reported that he rear-ended another vehicle at State Road 114 and County Road 1275 East, Akron. The other driver reportedly left the scene when Mcdonald said he was going to call police.
Auto theft
At 2:23 p.m. Thursday, a Chicago woman reported that her vehicle was stolen overnight and GPS showed that it was sitting stationary in the middle of a field at State Road 110 and County Road 900 West, Culver. An officer checked the area, but was unable to lcoate the vehicle.
Overdose
• At 4:08 a.m. Friday, a woman reported that her daughter was taken to Woodlawn Hospital after reportedly overdosing. Dispatch was able to connect her with Woodlawn's ER, as she was traveling from two hours away.
Two new conditions now eligible for treatment with medical cannabis
Gov. Mike Braun orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton
Sumner election petitions available
New housing subdivision moving forward in Vincennes
Parkside Elementary will open next week
Restaurant at Red Hill State Park under new ownership
Bridgeport Water boil order lifted
Lawrence County Chamber recognizes Salyers; have begun executive director search
Lawrence County Board hears about data centers and the county jail
Parkside Elementary opening delayed again
Knox County's Clayton Newton earns honors at the Indiana State Fair
Indiana launches emergency program for veterans impacted by historical flooding
Illinois State Police deploy new Bicycle Response Team
Flood warning continues for Wabash River at Vincennes; eastern Lawrence County (ILL.) flooding possible
IDOT teaming with GWRPC to get public travel input
Indiana Gov. Braun secures federal assistance, provides update on statewide storm response
