Indiana Central News

  Lucy Perry photo By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News A Terre Haute man was arrested for multiple counts of possession of child pornography after police searched his southside residence Tuesday. David E. Pasko Jr., 18, was booked into the Vigo County Jail around 5 p.m. He is charged with:  Child exploitation, Level 4 felony Possession of child pornography (5 counts), Level 5 felony Pasko Jr.  The investigation began in June. Sgt. Matt Ames, of the Indiana State Police,  said investigators received a cyber tip from  the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC.)  Police then executed a search warrant at 1506 S. 10th St. and took the suspect into custody a short time later.

 By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Lucy Perry photo UPDATE 8/29/22- John Waggoner.22, of Terre Haute has been identified as the deceased crash victim . —— A crash involving a motorcycle claimed the life of one Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute. Around 3:40 p.m., emergency crews responded to the the crash at S. US 41 , near Old Royce Road.  The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital , where he died a short time later. His name has not been released at this time.  A dark - colored SUV sustained driver's side damage. No one in that vehicle was injured.  The Vigo County Sheriff's Office investigation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

  Lucy Perry photo An inmate from the federal prison in Terre Haute died after a medical emergency Saturday evening. Jonathan Powers, 47, was transported to the hospital after staff noticed he was acting erratically, according to Federal Correctional Institution press release. CPR was initiated after Powers became unresponsive.  He was pronounced dead at the hospital. No other inmates were involved.  Powers had been held at the FCI since June, where he was serving a sentence for methamphetamine and felon in possession of a firearm. 

Vigo County Health Department Lucy Perry photo Aug. 15 – Aug. 20 Real Hacienda, 2141 S. St. Rd. 46 (3 Critical, 5 Non-Critical) Observed improper use of hand wash sinks. Found accumulated debris on table mounted can opener, soda nozzle at bar, in ice machine and top of knife rack (dirty). Observed several gnats throughout kitchen and bar.   Pimento Sunoco, 13200 S. US Hwy 41 (3 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Observed rotten taco meat and vegetables in cooler. Found several food items in cooler without date of consumption. No proof of Certified Food Handler.   Ulloa’s Market Store & Mexican Cuisine, 1420 Lafayette Ave. (3 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Found several food items in coolers without date of consumption. Observed employee handling ready to eat food without the use of gloves. Found raw meat being stored in cooler next to produce.   MCL Cafeteria, 3 Meadow Lane (2 Critical, 5 Non-Critical ) Found food debris in hand wash sink. Observed several shelve...

UPDATE from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, 8/22/22: The names of the victims in Sunday’s fatal crash on S.R. 46 are being released and are as follows-  Killed in the crash were: •18 -year -old Christian Eubanks,of Waukegan, Illl, •19 -year -old Jayden Musili, of Ft. Wayne, Ind. •19 -year -old Caleb VanHooser, of Liberty Township,  Ohio  Injured in the crash were: •20 -year- old Omarian Dixon, of Lafayette, Ind. •19 -year -old John Moore, of Wheaton, Ill. Officials say alcohol was a factor in the crash, as well as heavy rain and speeding. —- 8/21/22 By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News  Three people are dead after a single-vehicle crash in southern Vigo County early Sunday morning. According to Sheriff John Plasse, the vehicle crashed into a tree in Riley, just outside of Terre Haute, around 1:30 a.m. The driver and two of the passengers were dead at the scene. Two other passengers were transported to the hospital . The victims are all student athletes at Indiana Sta...

Carlson/ Sullivan Co. Jail By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News SULLIVAN - A Terre Haute man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Sullivan Saturday afternoon. Jakob D. Carlson, 21, was booked into the Sullivan County Jail. He is charged with: Dealing a narcotic drug, Level 4, felony Dealing marijuana, Level 6, felony Possession of a narcotic drug, Level 6, felony Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor ISP photo According to Sgt. Matt Ames, of the Indiana State Police, a trooper stopped the suspect's vehicle for speeding on Section Street, around 4:30 p.m.  He noticed suspicious activity while talking to the suspect.  In fact, during a subsequent search of the vehicle, police found 420 grams of marijuana, 71 LSD dosage squares and more than $2,000  in cash, Ames said.  

By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News  A shooting investigation is underway at a Terre Haute apartment complex. Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse confirms  three people were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds suffered in the incident late Sunday night. One victim is in serious condition. According to scanner traffic , the suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival.  Around 10:45 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the Willow Crossings apartments, formerly known  as Garden Quarter, near S. US 41 and Jessica Drive.  The reported shooting occurred on Sweetwater Court in the complex.

                                             Vigo County Sheriff's Office photo UPDATE from the Vigo County Sheriff's Office 8/25/22 - The Vigo County Sheriff‘s Office released the name of the passenger, Kevin Mills, who was in the Rio Grande Ave accident on 08-19-2022. Mills died the afternoon of 08-24-2022. DNA testing is underway for identification of the deceased driver in this vehicle accident. ------ By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News One person is dead and another is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in northern Vigo County Friday afternoon. The fatal crash remains under investigation at this time. Meanwhile, the Vigo County Sheriff's Office has not released the victims' names. Sheriff John Plasse explained that the red pickup truck had crashed into a tree and then caught fire, with the occupants trapped inside. Emergency crews respond...

Vigo County Health Department Aug. 08 – Aug. 13 Cajun Cafe, 3401 S. US Hwy 41 (3 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found cooked chicken in warmer at 120F – must be 135F or higher. Found accumulated debris on clean knives being stored on knife rack. Found several food items in the walk-in with no date of consumption.  Wings Etc. TH North, 1800 Ft. Harrison Rd. Ste. 9 (2 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Found multiple items in toppings cooler held past 24 hours without date markings. Observed stacked clean dishes with built-up food debris.   La Isla Mexican Restaurant, 1480 Ft. Harrison Rd. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found several employee food items in cooler and drinks on prep table. Found table mounted can opener with accumulated debris.  West Vigo IGA, 1000 W. National Ave. (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical ) Found accumulated debris on self-serve soda nozzles. Found several food items in deli walk-in cooler without date of consumption.   Eastern House, 1295 S. 3 r...