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By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Lucy Perry photo A shooting death investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a residence near Terre Haute on Valentine's Day. Emergency crews responded to the home at 3762 East Ashland Drive, just off Riley Road, Tuesday around 8 p.m. No additional information has been released at this time, including the name of the victim. He was dead at the scene, reportedly from the gunshot wound. "This investigation is ongoing pending an autopsy and to accurately determine the events which led to this shooting," Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse said. Vigo County Sheriff’s Deputies, Seelyville Town Marshal, Terre Haute City Police, and the Indiana State Police responded, along with Honey Creek Fire, Riley Fire, and Transcare ambulance. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Lucy Perry photo

Free Images Vigo County Health Department Food Inspections Feb. 6 – Feb. 10 New First Wok, 2570 Wabash Ave. (4 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Observed eggs stored on top shelf and above other food items. Observed several bulk food items not labeled. Observed accumulated food debris on table mounted can opener. Observed hand wash sink blocked. Wendy’s #29590, 2835 E. Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 4 Non-Critical) Observed soda nozzle in drive-thru area with accumulated black debris. Observed baking pans in clean dish area stacked with accumulated grease and debris. Grand Traverse Pie Company, 75 N. 3 rd St. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Found sanitizer buckets not measuring proper concentration to disinfect. Observed accumulated debris and carbon on muffin pans. Taco Luv, 1330 Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 3 Non-Critical) Observed accumulated debris on soda nozzles. Observed employee using hand wash sink as a dump sink. Coffee Cup Restaurant 2, 2525 Wabash Ave. (2 Critical, 0 Non-

ICN photos By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Two women are dead after officials say the SUV they were traveling crossed the path of a a semi truck just south of Terre Haute Thursday afternoon. ICN photos Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse explained Friday that the  passenger of that vehicle,  Emma Haddox, 84, of Paris , Ill.,  was dead at the scene.  The driver, not yet identified, was sent via medical helicopter to Methodist Hospital In Indianapolis, where  she died a short time later. Emergency crews responded to the fatal crash around 2;30 p.m., just north of the Springhill Drive intersection. The victims' vehicle was struck and went spinning off the roadway, coming to a rest at the KFC restaurant parking lot. ICN photos The driver of the SUV reportedly was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of S. US 41, and into a business parking lot to the east. "The SUV failed to yield the-right-of way to a northbound semi tractor-trailer." Plasse added. The truck driver, James

  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.

  Lucy Perry photos By Lucy Perry Indiana Central News Emergency crews responded to a crash with injuries on Terre Haute's east side Thursday morning. Around 9 a.m., The Terre Haute Police Department and Terre Haute Fire Department were dispatched to the two-vehicle accident at the intersection of S.R. 46 and Bill Farr Drive. A commercial van sustained heavy front-end damage and an SUV sustained driver's side damage in the incident. Airbags deployed.

 By Lucy Perry  Indiana Central News Lucy Perry photos A suspect is dead and a domestic abuse victim hospitalized following a report of a stabbing with an officer-involved shooting late Thursday morning on Terre Haute's north side. James Ready, 42, was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to the hospital. Around 11:30 a.m, the Terre Haute Police Department and Terre Haute Fire Department were dispatched to the 1600 block of First Avenue.  At the scene, a woman was observed to be alert and was assisted onto a stretcher. According to scanner traffic at the time, a male shooting victim was nonresponsive at the residence.  No officers were injured in the incident. Police have confirmed the suspect was armed with a knife and was shot and killed after officers forced entry into the home. A Terre Haute Police Department spokesman stated that the first officer at the scene had reported hearing a female scream for help and proceeded to kick the door in when no one answered. Thin