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In Vigo County: Collaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency

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In Vigo County: Collaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency

Vigo County - On Friday, April 7, 2023, after a lengthy collaborative investigation involving the Indiana State Police, Terre Haute Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, officers were able to collect enough evidence leading to the arrest of five suspects. These suspects were involved in a large-scale methamphetamine and marijuana distribution organization.

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Jasonville man caught up in child solicitation sting investigation

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Jasonville man caught up in child solicitation sting investigation

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation over this past weekend in reference to child solicitation.  This investigation was targeting adults who prey on our children (less than 16yrs of age), looking for some form of sexual interaction. 

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UPDATE, Susupect identified and located: Vigo County Sheriff asks for info on suspect

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UPDATE, Susupect identified and located: Vigo County Sheriff asks for info on suspect

Sheriff Plasse is asking for your help in identifying a suspect in an attempted child abduction. Today on April 8th at 3:36pm, at the Terre Haute south Walmart on US Hwy 41 in Terre Haute, a white male described as 5’9”-6’, 150-175, longer dirty blonde hair, wearing red/white ball cap, red pants and blue shirt attempted to abduct a child from a shopping cart. The suspect was reported to be driving a dark colored SUV. If you can identify the suspect, or have any information, please call either Crimestoppers at 812-238-STOP, Central Dispatch at 812-232-3801. John Plasse Vigo County Sheriff

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Federal Grand Jury indicts man for the murder of a Terre Haute Police Detective who served as an FBI Task Force Officer

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Federal Grand Jury indicts man for the murder of a Terre Haute Police Detective who served as an FBI Task Force Officer

TERRE HAUTE – A federal grand jury in Indianapolis returned an indictment today charging a Terre Haute man with the murder of a federal officer, attempted arson of federal property, and using a firearm during a crime of violence causing death. The charges against Shane Meehan, 45, stem from the July 7, 2021 killing of Terre Haute Police Detective and FBI Task Force Officer Gregory Ferency. Meehan was previously charged by a federal criminal complaint filed on July 8, 2021.

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Governor directs flags in Vigo County to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Det. Ferency

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Governor directs flags in Vigo County to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Det. Ferency

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Vigo County to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.

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Federal charges filed against man in killing of Terre Haute Police Officer

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Federal charges filed against man in killing of Terre Haute Police Officer

TERRE HAUTE – Criminal charges were filed today against a Terre Haute man who was taken into custody yesterday for killing Terre Haute Police Detective and FBI Task Force Officer, Gregory Ferency, outside the FBI Resident Agency office on July 7, 2021…..

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Terre Haute Police Officer shot and killed in the line of duty this afternoon

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Terre Haute Police Officer shot and killed in the line of duty this afternoon

A law enforcement officer from the Terre Haute Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this afternoon, Wednesday, July 7, in Terre Haute. Multiple first responders and officers from several agencies responded to an area on South First Street at a federal office or building around 2 p.m. The public information officer for THPD has confirmed the officer is deceased but no other information about the officer’s name or circumstances around the incident have been released - more information is expected to be released later today. The suspect is a white man driving a gold or silver pickup truck with rear-end damage. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The Terre Haute Tribune Star reported officers appeared to be engaged with a suspect near Regional Hospital but that has not been otherwise confirmed. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to call 911. For additional information, this story will be covered by Channel 2 and 10, and the TribStar as well as stations and news media from Indianapolis.

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UPDATED with bonds: Carlisle shooting suspects arrested Saturday morning

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UPDATED with bonds: Carlisle shooting suspects arrested Saturday morning

Vigo County - This morning, Saturday, June 12, 2021, the two persons of interest in the Carlisle shooting, which occurred on June 10, 2021, have been located. Matthew T. Earle and Kyle R. Johnson were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1700 block of S. 12th St. in Terre Haute………. UPDATE with bonds: The Indiana State Police, along with the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office, continue to collect and analyze evidence related to this crime. The preliminary charges are merely probable cause to make an arrest. Formal charges will be determined by the Sullivan County Prosecutor upon a full review of the evidence, at which time it is anticipated further charges will be added. Both Kyle R. Johnson and Matthew T. Earle are currently incarcerated and being held on a $30,000 bond with no 10%. Again, this an active and ongoing investigation.

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Carlisle shooting suspects arrested Saturday morning

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Carlisle shooting suspects arrested Saturday morning

Vigo County - This morning, Saturday, June 12, 2021, the two persons of interest in the Carlisle shooting, which occurred on June 10, 2021, have been located. Matthew T. Earle and Kyle R. Johnson were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1700 block of S. 12th St. in Terre Haute.

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UPDATE: SUSPECT LOCATED IN OWEN COUNTY......... VCSD investigating morning homicide, asking for help from the public

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UPDATE: SUSPECT LOCATED IN OWEN COUNTY......... VCSD investigating morning homicide, asking for help from the public

UPDATE: Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse reports Michael Wilson, 40, of Terre Haute, has been located and charged with murder and auto theft, in reference to the homicide investigation earlier in the day on Carlisle Street in southern Vigo County. Wilson is in the custody of the Vigo County Jail, after being located in Owen County. This investigation is ongoing. “We would like to thank the community for the various tips we received throughout the day. We also extend our gratitude to other agencies who assisted in the investigation including Owen County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana DNR, Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana State Police, Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office, and Vigo County Coroner’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with the Wilson family,” said Plasse

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VCSD investigating morning homicide, asking for help from the public

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VCSD investigating morning homicide, asking for help from the public

The Vigo County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a morning homicide in southern Vigo County. They’re looking for a suspect and are asking for information from the public.

Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse reported that VCSD deputies responded at 9:45 a.m. this morning, Thursday, May 27, to 7755 Carlisle Street in southern Vigo County on a death investigation.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 72-year-old female, Gayle Wilson, deceased in the home. This death is being investigated as a homicide investigation at this time.

“The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help,” said Plasse. “We are looking for a 2017 silver Subaru Outback, plate number 830TKR.”

Plasse said a 40-year-old male named Michael Wilson is also wanted for questioning on this case.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Michael Wilson or the silver Subaru in question, please contact the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office at 812-232-3801.

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UPDATE: Vigo County Sheriff's Department seeking info on missing woman

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UPDATE: Vigo County Sheriff's Department seeking info on missing woman

Yesterday, Monday, May 10, Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse announced that the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office missing person Jessica Nascimbene had been located. Jessica’s vehicle was located last Friday evening in Clay County on State Road 59, down a steep ravine and submerged in water. Jessica was located in her vehicle and was found to be deceased. It appears Jessica‘s vehicle left the roadway in an apparent motor vehicle accident prior to Friday evening. The investigation is ongoing. The sheriff offered the thoughts and prayers from VCSD to Jessica‘s friends and family.

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Vigo County Sheriff's Department seeking info on missing woman

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Vigo County Sheriff's Department seeking info on missing woman

The Vigo County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help locating a missing person. Jessica Nascimbene is a 36 year old female with blonde hair and blue eyes, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 150lbs. She was last seen leaving Walmart South on US Hwy 41 in Terre Haute on April 29. She was seen in a blue Nissan passenger car. She has also been known to drive a black Nissan Pathfinder. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jessica, please contact the Vigo County Sheriff's Office Detectives division (812-462-3226).

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Elsewhere: ISP pursuit in Vigo County ends abruptly when driver crashed into a building

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Elsewhere: ISP pursuit in Vigo County ends abruptly when driver crashed into a building

Vigo County - On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at approximately 4:27 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Gerald Stump was patrolling in the western part of Vigo County. While patrolling, he observed Jillian H. Anderson, age 18, of West Terre Haute, operating a red Jeep Cherokee.

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