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NEWS From the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office
06-29-09
DEPUTIES COMPLETE PROBATIONARY YEAR DANVILLE- Hendricks County Sheriff Dave Galloway recently recognized two deputies for completing their probationary first year with the department. Deputies Kevin Warner and Sam Chandler were presented with a letter from the Sheriff certifying that they are full merit officers. Sheriff Galloway commended the officers on their hard work during the extensive field training program and wished them long, successful careers. Warner and Chandler are currently assigned to the uniform patrol division.
06-26-09
Traffic Fatality
At approximately 8:40 on 26 June 2009 a crash occurred near the 2000 block of east US 136 in Hendricks County. An eastbound silver Chrysler PT Cruiser went left of center for unknown reasons and struck a westbound white Chevrolet Trainblazer. The driver of the PT Cruiser, 18 year old Allison R. Mohney, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Trailblazer, 36 year old Ann E. Scott, was transported by helicopter to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis with leg injuries. Her two children were also taken to Methodist Hospital by ambulance in the company of their father. Both drivers are from the Pittsboro Indiana area. The investigation is ongoing and a Toxicology Report is pending although alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor.
06-24-09
Traffic Fatality
At approximately 12:10 PM on 24 June 2009 a crash occurred at the 2400 block of north Raceway Road. A northbound 1998 blue Oldsmobile Intrigue went off the road on the east side for unknown reasons and as the driver, 17 year old Derek J. Disser attempted to correct his direction of travel he went left of center into the southbound lane where his vehicle struck a southbound white 1998 Chrysler Town and Country van driven by 16 year old Michael N. Boyd. The passenger in the Oldsmobile, 16 year old Kristian A. Ophof was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Disser was transported to Methodist Hospital with a complaint of stomach pain. Mr. Boyd and his passenger were transported to Hendricks Regional Hospital. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow to determine the cause of death. The crash is still under investigation and although alcohol is not suspected a toxicology report is pending.
06-22-09
Homicide
At approximately 12:24 AM on June 22nd, 2009, the Hendricks County Communication Center received a 911 call. Deputies responded to 10450 Splendor Way in the Eagle Crossing Area of Hendricks County. Upon their arrival they discovered the deceased, Angela Warnock, who was the victim of a stabbing. Children at the scene had made the 911 call and identified the suspect as their father, Joseph Warnock. The suspect was not at the scene and a K9 track led to the discovery of his vehicle parked at a church parking lot. The search for the suspect continues. The 41 year old Joseph Warnock is described as 6’3” tall and about 175 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the suspect please call the Hendricks County Communications Center at (317) 745-6464.
At approximately 20:54 on June 22nd, 2009 the Hendricks County Communications Center received 2 tips from the public that indicated someone matching the suspect was in the area of 10577 E CR 600 North near an electrical box. Two officers responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody. The suspect did not resist and was transported to the Hendricks County Jail. The initial hearing will be on Wednesday June 24th at the Hendricks County Courthouse.
02-03-09
INDIANA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS
DANVILLE- Hendricks County Sheriff Dave Galloway announced today that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately forty $500.00 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student (12 hours). Applications needed to apply for the scholarships are available from your high school counselor, the sheriff’s office or by writing to the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, Post Office Box 19127, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219, and requesting an application form. The applications must be completed and received by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association on or before April 1. 02-02-09
SHERIFF RELEASES 2008 ACTIVITY REPORT
DANVILLE- Hendricks County Sheriff Dave Galloway recently released the annual activity report for the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department for 2008. The Sheriff’s Department responded to over 53,000 calls for service in 2008 which reflects a 44% increase from the previous year. Deputies made 1,225 criminal arrests and served 626 warrants. Over 6,100 vehicles were stopped for traffic offenses with one third receiving citations and 236 impaired drivers were arrested. Patrol officers initiated 3,050 case reports including 117 for domestic violence. Detectives investigated 594 cases which led to 138 arrests for various felony and misdemeanor offenses. Deputies performed over 13,000 security patrols in business and residential areas and conducted over 6,700 security checks of various properties in the county. The Reserve Division added 5 new deputies in 2008 bringing the total number of deputies to 15. The Reserve Division, as a whole, volunteered 70 weeks of time to the county through patrol hours, assigned details, and training. The Civil Division processed over 12,000 civil papers while warrant personnel processed over 2800 warrants. Five members of the Volunteers in Police Service program donated 1375 hours to the administrative staff of the Sheriff’s Department. There were a total of 5,133 inmates processed into the Hendricks County Jail in 2008, including 3,940 males and 1,193 females. The average monthly population of the jail was 274. The jail served over 262,000 meals during the year. The jail is planning to increase the number of nursing hours in the jail to 104 from 70 to provide improved medical care within the jail. Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department personnel had a total of 5,515 hours of training throughout 2008. “I am very proud of the performance of the Sheriff’s Department over the past year as our deputies continue to apprehend criminals as well as enforce traffic laws”, said Sheriff Galloway. “The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department will continue to strive toward excellent relations with all law enforcement agencies and work with the public to keep Hendricks County a safe place to live”, added Galloway.
01-12-09 SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE PURSUIT
DANVILLE- A twenty-five year old Greenfield man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit through downtown Danville on Sunday, January 11th. Deputy Derek Cadwell was on routine patrol on US 36 west of Danville when he attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Raymond V. Kalchthaler for speeding at approximately 6:10 am. As Deputy Cadwell activated his emergency lights, Kalchthaler accelerated and attempted to elude him by driving through several streets in the downtown Danville area. The suspect’s vehicle finally came to a stop after it slid off the roadway at the dead end of South Wayne Street and rolled over onto its top in a creek. He was apprehended and transported to the Hendricks County Jail. No one was injured during the pursuit. During the investigation, Deputy Cadwell discovered that the vehicle Kalchthaler was driving had been reported stolen and that he was driving on a suspended license. Charges were filed for resisting law enforcement, receiving stolen property, and reckless driving along with several traffic citations. Kalchthaler is currently being held in the Hendricks County Jail on a $5000.00 bond.
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