Indiana Central News

  ICN file photo An early morning residential break-in left the suspect dead at the scene early Sunday morning in Terre Haute. A Terre Haute Police Department spokesman said Michael Bell, 30, of Clay City, was shot and killed at the residence. Another person reportedly with Bell during the incident, was released Sunday without charges being filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing. A 911 call came in around 5:30 a.m. A homeowner in the 200 block of N. Fruitridge Avenue reportedly shot and killed the suspect during the alleged home invasion. Officers were able to find the second person that had been with the alleged intruder, hiding in a neighboring back yard a short time later.

  St. John/ Sullivan Co. Jail SULLIVAN COUNTY - A Linton man was arrested on drug and gun charges after a traffic stop in Sullivan County Tuesday night.   Barry W. St John, 66, was booked into the Sullivan County Jail and charged with: Possession of methamphetamine, Level 3 felony Possession of Schedule I controlled substance, Level 6 felony (2 counts) Serious violent felon in possession of firearm, Level 4 felony (2 counts) Operating vehicle while intoxicated (refusal), Class A misdemeanor Possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor ISP photo According to Sgt. Matt Ames, an Indiana State Police trooper stopped the 2003 Buick for an equipment violation on County Road 890 South near County Road 600 East just after 9:30 p.m. During conversation with St John, criminal indicators were detected, and a search of the vehicle was conducted -- which yielded methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, LSD, and two handguns. It was also determined that the suspect is convicted felon.