Indiana Central News

  By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Two people were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Vigo County Monday night. Just before 7:30 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the scene, just south of Moyer Drive on Houseman Street. Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse said the driver and passenger were Lifelined to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment after the vehicle had left the roadway and struck two trees. They were both extricated from the vehicle and were reportedly unconscious at the time. The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News  U PDATE: Police have released the name of the shooting victim. Douglas Baker, 67, of Terre Haute is listed in stable condition , while he remains hospitalized. Meanwhile, Daphne L. Allen, 40, also of Terre Haute, has been arrested and was booked into the Vigo County Jail just before 7 p.m. Thursday. She is charged with aggravated battery, attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. --- The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that injured one person on the city’s south side Thursday . According to the THPD, officers were dispatched to S. Ninth and Poplar Streets on a report of the shooting, just before 6 a.m. The suspect fled prior to police arrival to the scene.  The victim was taken to a local hospital and his condition is unknown at this time.

By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News ICN file photo A Terre Haute man is dead after police say he crashed his SUV in southern Vigo County Wednesday afternoon. Noaman Botros, 72, was transported to a nearby hospital and died a short time later. He was a local physician. Emergency crews responded to SR 641 just before 1 p.m.  Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse said Botros had left the roadway for unknown reasons. He then struck a concrete bridge support near Woodsmall Road. 

Vigo County Health Department Aug. 1 – Aug. 5 Great Giorno, 1290 Lafayette Ave. (4 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Found accumulated debris on soda nozzles, table mounted can opener and knives. Found several food items in coolers not marked with date of consumption. Found insects present throughout kitchen. Found fly strips hanging above prep table. Found several dirty towels in hand wash sink. Cackleberries, 303 S. 7 th St. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found employees drink without lid on prep table. Found several food items held past date of consumption.   Wings Etc., (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical ) Found several food items in toppings cooler on line above 41F. Found open employee beverage beside 3-bay sink behind bar.  Patty Shack, 667 Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 1 Non-Critical) Found black debris on soda nozzles. Found several food items in walk-in cooler without date of consumption.   Sunrise Family Restaurant, 2949 S. 5 th St. (1 Critical, 4 Non-Critical...

  By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News UPDATE  8-8-22: The victims in the crash have been identified as 49 -year -old Johnny Vaughn and 20-year-old Raya Vaughn. ———- Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash near West Terre Haute in Vigo County  early Sunday morning. The names of the deceased have not been released at this time, as next of kin is being notified. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of the double fatality at S.R. 63 and the Durkees Ferry Road intersection just before 7 a.m. Sheriff John Plasse explained that the eastbound passenger car was approaching the S.R. 63 intersection. He said the investigation revealed it then crossed into the southbound lane of traffic. A Penske moving truck with a trailer carrying an SUV reportedly was unable to avoid the collision, crushing on top of the car. Both vehicles then ran off the roadway and into a ditch.The two victims were dead upon crews' arrival.

  Hughes/ Vigo County Jail By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News A Terre Haute man was shot and killed by a friend witnesses said was continuing to fire at him as he tried to get away Sunday night. Police say Quincy Rogers-Porter, 22, died after being transported to a local hospital with several gunshot wounds. The suspect, Kole M. Hughes, 20, of Lafayette, was booked into the Vigo County Jail Tuesday around 7:30 p.m. He is charged with murder and possession of a firearm on school property.    Quincy Rogers/ Facebook photo Court documents do not provide a clear motive for the shooting that took place at the Davis Park  Elementary School playground in Terre Haute, just after 9:30 p.m. They do, however, show that the two had communicated about meeting at that location. According to the probable cause affidavit, filed by Detective Julia Piety, of the Terre Haute Police Department, several juvenile witnesses said they were playing a game of basketball...

July 25 – July 29 Vigo County Health Department Long John Silvers, 3485 S. US Hwy 41 (3 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found raw shrimp in cooler at 50F, should be 41F or less. Found batter being held without proper time control. Found employee beverage being stored inside of ice machine. Walmart #1310, 5555 S. US Hwy 41 (3 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Observed several pans in the bakery with carbon build-up. Found cooked corndogs and eggrolls on prep table at less than 135F, must be above 135F. Found multiple dented cans.  Wendy’s, 2049 Lafayette Ave.  (2 Critical, 4 Non-Critical ) Found several cooked breakfast food items without time markings for discard. Found several food items in walk-in cooler held past date of consumption.  Millions Crab Terre Haute, 5601 US Hwy 41 (2 Critical, 2 Non-Critical) Found employee phones, drinks and other personal items on prep table. Found several food items in cooler without date of consumption.  Wal-Mart Supercenter, 2399 St. Rd. ...