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Jasonville Utilities emergency line returns to normal contact number

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Jasonville Utilities emergency line returns to normal contact number

Customers of Jasonville Utilities should once again use the city's regular utility emergency phone number after a temporary change announced last week. On Friday, Jasonville Utilities notified residents of a temporary after-hours utility emergency phone number. City officials announced Monday that the issue has been resolved and the emergency contact number has been changed back to its normal line.

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Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Greene County

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Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Greene County

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, June 10, crews will begin lane closures on U.S. 231 between Bloomfield and Crane. These lane closures will occur just north of the I-69 interchange over Doans Creek. Alternating lane closures will allow for minor patching and bridge maintenance work. This work is expected to last through the end of June, depending on the weather. One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

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Jasonville Utilities announces temporary change in emergency number

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Jasonville Utilities announces temporary change in emergency number

Jasonville Utilities announced a temporary change in the department’s phone number for after-hours utility emergencies on Friday. Customers of Jasonville Utilities who experience an after-hours utility emergency should call 812-798-8744. This is a temporary change. The department issued an apology for any inconvenience this may cause and expressed appreciation for understanding during this temporary change.

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Jasonville man accused of OWI after refusing sobriety tests

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A 37-year-old Jasonville man was arrested during the early morning hours of May 29 after police alleged he was driving while intoxicated and became combative during an investigation in Jasonville.

William Moore faces preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving while suspended with a prior conviction, and disorderly conduct.

According to a probable cause affidavit written by Jasonville Police Officer John Pease, the officer was on patrol around 12:40 a.m. when he observed a vehicle traveling on State Road 59 near County Road 900 North. After observing the vehicle and receiving information from Officer Skylar Scott that it had crossed the center line on State Road 48, officers followed the vehicle into the parking lot of Casey's General Store in Jasonville.

Court documents allege the driver, later identified as Moore, stumbled out of the vehicle and quickly entered the store. When he returned to the vehicle, officers attempted to make contact with him. According to the affidavit, Moore initially ignored officers and started his vehicle before being stopped.

Investigators reported detecting the odor of alcoholic beverages and observing signs of impairment. The affidavit states Moore admitted he had consumed vodka and told officers he was only a few blocks from home.

Police asked Moore multiple times to participate in field sobriety testing, but he refused, according to court records. After being read Indiana's implied consent warning, Moore also refused a chemical test, allegedly telling officers, "No I will not, I have been drinking vodka."

During the arrest, officers allege Moore repeatedly yelled obscenities in the Casey's parking lot, drawing the attention of bystanders. The affidavit states officers instructed him numerous times to stop yelling and causing a disturbance.

According to court documents, Moore also became combative during a search and resisted officers’ attempts to escort him to a patrol vehicle by pulling away and planting his feet.

A records check allegedly revealed Moore's driver's license was suspended and that he had a prior conviction for driving while suspended in 2023.

Police later obtained a search warrant for a blood draw, which was conducted at Greene County General Hospital. The results of the blood test are pending.

Moore was subsequently booked into the Greene County Jail where a bond of $5,000 surety with 10% cash allowed was set.