A Lyons man was arrested early Monday on drug charges. He is accused of impaired driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Erik Blaine Roberson
Erik Blaine Roberson, 36, Lyons, was arrested by Officer Janzen Franklin of the Linton Police Department early Monday, April 26.
At 1:46 a.m. Monday, Officer Franklin was westbound on State Road 54 near the intersection of SR 59, behind a black 2000 Nissan Sentra with a temporary license plate that was folded up so the plate could not be read. He initiated a traffic stop.
Roberson was the driver who provided a state identification card but no driver’s license. He said he had paid to get his license back. A record check revealed Roberson did not have a driver’s license.
When LPD Officer Bobby Pierce responded to assist, during the vehicle inventory required before towing a vehicle, Officer Pierce reported finding a purple and gold Crown Royal bag with nine syringes, a white tie-off band, a baggie with small cotton swabs and a cut straw with foil on one end – the straw tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine
When Roberson talked to Officer Franklin, he allegedly said he had given a lady a ride and she must have left the Crown Royal bag in his vehicle. He said he has not used methamphetamine since 2019, but Officer Franklin said Roberson was unsteady on his feet and was exhibiting behaviors associated with substance abuse including quick speech, jittery movements and twitching.
Roberson failed field sobriety testing but agreed to take a chemical test. He was transported to Greene County General for a blood draw – results pending.
Roberson was booked into the Greene County Jail at 3:24 a.m. He’s being held without bond pending court appearance – the date has not yet been set.
Roberson is facing charges of:
Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony,
Unlawful possession of syringe, a Level 6 felony, and
Operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in the body, a Class C misdemeanor.
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/ Anna RochelleA Lyons man was arrested early Monday on drug charges. He is accused of impaired driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Erik Blaine Roberson
Erik Blaine Roberson, 36, Lyons, was arrested by Officer Janzen Franklin of the Linton Police Department early Monday, April 26.
At 1:46 a.m. Monday, Officer Franklin was westbound on State Road 54 near the intersection of SR 59, behind a black 2000 Nissan Sentra with a temporary license plate that was folded up so the plate could not be read. He initiated a traffic stop.
Roberson was the driver who provided a state identification card but no driver’s license. He said he had paid to get his license back. A record check revealed Roberson did not have a driver’s license.
When LPD Officer Bobby Pierce responded to assist, during the vehicle inventory required before towing a vehicle, Officer Pierce reported finding a purple and gold Crown Royal bag with nine syringes, a white tie-off band, a baggie with small cotton swabs and a cut straw with foil on one end – the straw tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine
When Roberson talked to Officer Franklin, he allegedly said he had given a lady a ride and she must have left the Crown Royal bag in his vehicle. He said he has not used methamphetamine since 2019, but Officer Franklin said Roberson was unsteady on his feet and was exhibiting behaviors associated with substance abuse including quick speech, jittery movements and twitching.
Roberson failed field sobriety testing but agreed to take a chemical test. He was transported to Greene County General for a blood draw – results pending.
Roberson was booked into the Greene County Jail at 3:24 a.m. He’s being held without bond pending court appearance – the date has not yet been set.
Roberson is facing charges of:
Possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony,
Unlawful possession of syringe, a Level 6 felony, and
Operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in the body, a Class C misdemeanor.
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Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Martin W. Baysinger, 60, of Linton, IN passed away at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Linton, IN.
William D. "Bill" Myers, 84, of Midland, IN passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Nolan "Jack" Jean Wilson, 89, of Linton, IN passed away March 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
Larry D. Beverstock, 84, of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bard Bertram Beverstock and Iris (Robison) Beverstock Love. Larry married his loving wife, Sandy S. (Bloom) Beverstock on March 9, 1995.
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