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Friday an arrest warrant was issued for Posey County Jail Officer, Daniel Long. The warrant stems from an investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police. Posey County Sheriff, Tom Latham requested the Indiana State Police investigate to provide an outside agency observation and to provide the most transparent approach. It is alleged that Long battered an inmate, 31-year-old James Thole, on July 9th of this year. While the investigation was pending, Jail Officer Long was assigned to the jail control room where he had no physical contact with inmates. Long was apprehended Friday at about 3:55 PM without incident by the Indiana State Police. He was then transported to the Posey County Jail where he was booked on the charges of Official Misconduct (Level 6 Felony) and Battery (Class B Misdemeanor). Long's bond was set at $1,500 cash. Following the arrest on Friday, Long was informed by Sheriff Office staff that his employment was terminated.
Indiana State University says three students have died in a single-vehicle accident. According to a release from the university's athletics department, five people were in the vehicle when it crahsed, including several football players. The crash happened around 1:30 AM on Sunday in Riley, Indiana which is about 10 miles from the University's campus.The vehicle left the roadway and hit a tree. It was on fire when deputies arrived. Two passengers were able to be freed from the vehicle and are being treated for serious injuries. The driver and two other passngers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Local restaurant Maryscotts Kitchen, located at 518 Main Street in New Harmony, is planning to open a second location in Posey County. They plan to open the second restaurant named. "The Zone" by Maryscotts in Mt. Vernon. The new restaurant will be locaed in the Southwind Plaza shopping center between Dollar General and Ace Hardware. They will be a family friendy sports themed restaurant with a fresh scratch kitchen and full bar. Additional details will be released at a later date on the new restaurant.
Half Pot tickets are on sale again this year to benefit Mt. Vernon River Days and the American Legion Post #5. Over $7,500 was raised last year. Visit the Legion, United Fidelity, 3 Chicks, IGA, or Printcrafters for tickets. The tickets are $5 each, or you can buy three tickets for $10. Purchase yours now!
Local Sports Tonight:
- Mt. Vernon JV Football is home vs Heritage Hills at 6:00 PM.
- Mt. Vernon Volleyball travels to Harrison. JV at 6:00 PM, Vartsity at 7:30 PM
- Mt. Vernon Boys Soccer hosts Pike Central at 5:30 PM.
- North Posey JV Football welcomes South Spencer at 6:00 PM
- North Posey Girls Soccer is home vs Gibson Southern at 5:00 PM
- North Posey Boys Soccer is also home vs Gibson Southern at 6:30 PM
- North Posey Tennis hits the road to play Boonville at 4:30 PM
Local News: Thursday May 16th 2024