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Front Wednesday, October 12, 2022 The Press-Dispatch A-2 HEATING AND AIR 812-789-3065 tdavis@alltradeheatingandair.net or admin@alltradeheatingandair.net THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN CLEAN AIR, BUT DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recognizes CleanEffects® as asthma & allergy friendly® David Wayne & His Opry Gang Huntingburg Event Center 110 S 14TH ST., HUNTINGBURG ADVANCE TICKETS: $20 Doors open at 6 p.m. • Show Starts at 7p.m. Nashville Grand Ole Opry Star Bobby G. Rice Gayle Parks as Cousin Minnie Curt Petry at Buddy Holly Isaac Corley • Elvis Back for One Big Night! SATURDAY, OCT. 15 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE https://bit.ly/3ADCfq9 or by phone 812-683-2221 REELECT MARIE BOYD WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE PIKE COUNTY Paid for by Committee to Elect Marie Boyd Pike inmate dies of suicide By Andy Heuring Press-Dispatch Editor editor@pressdispatch.net A Pike County man being housed in the Pike County Jail died from a suicide attempt on September 21. Kyle Humbarger, 23, died on September 23 from inju- ries sustained in the suicide attempt. According to a press re- lease from the Pike County Sheriff's Office released on Monday, October 10, at about 10 :30 p.m. jail staff was noti- fied by an inmate that Hum- barger was attempting to hang himself. "Jail staff rushed to the holding cell and went inside. The fire jail officer arrived and could see that Mr. Hum- barger had used his inmate uniform to hang himself from a ledge that provides privacy to the toilet in the holding cell. The jail officer radioed for as- sistance and an ambulance." "Pike County Sheriff's Dep- uty Kane Osgatharp and Pe- tersburg Patrolman Chase Dotterweich were inside the Sheriff's Office and respond- ed to assist. The two officers performed CPR until EMS could arrive. EMS was able to provide other lifesaving mea- sures and transported Hum- barger to the hospital. Days later he succumbed from his self-inflicted injury," accord- ing to the press release. ing and Structure to Repair and Maintenance was also re- quested in the amount of $ 300 to purchase new flags for the flagpoles at the Courthouse. The requested was approved unanimously 3-0. Ryan Benner, Emergen- cy Management Agency Di- rector asked Commissioners to approve the hire of three to four part-time employees, which was approved unani- mously 3-0. The next Pike County Com- missioners Meeting will be held on Monday, October 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Pike County Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. DAMAGES Continued from page 1 of blood on her face, arms, legs and hands while Jessica Miller seemed free from inju- ry. Members of the Jefferson Township Fire Department and Pike County EMS were on hand, evaluating and treat- ing the two girls while Depu- ty Meadors noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Jessica's breath. Both told Meadors that Jen- na was driving but Jessica's mother, Samantha McDaniel was on scene and told him that Jessica was driving and Jenna was trying to cover for her, ac- cording to the report. Jessica drove on the foun- dation gravel along the rail- road tracks instead of cross- ing on CR475S. She then made a hard left turn to get over the tracks and got stuck on top ac- cording to the report. McDaniel said she wit- nessed the vehicle stuck on the tracks with Jenna trying to pull Jessica out from the driver's seat before the train struck. The train hit the vehi- cle before Jessica and Jenna could get out of the vehicle ac- cording to the report. Meadors reported that Jessica had slurred speech, glassy and bloodshot eyes and was aggressive toward law enforcement and first re- sponders. Once it was deter- mined that Jessica should go for evaluation, she had to have assistance to walk to the am- bulance. While walking to the ambulance with paramed- ic Doug Mounts and Donnie Pancake, Jessica said she had been drinking a lot and also that she was driving the ve- hicle. Meadors reported that he witnessed the conversation first hand while walking be- hind as they went to the am- bulance. Jenna Brown refused treat- ment but was later transport- ed by private vehicle to Me- morial Hospital for multiple stitches in her hand accord- ing to the report. Jasper Police supplied a state kit for blood and urine which came back presumptive positive for am- phetamines and cannabinoid. The preliminary blood test re- sulted in .18 BAC. Jasper Police Officer Grant Goffinet then transferred Jes- sica to Pike County custody in Ireland where Meadors trans- ported her to the Pike Coun- ty Jail. Jessica told Meadors that she had taken a half tab of Lortab that evening and thought that caused the posi- tive for amphetamine. She al- so said she could not remem- ber much about the accident due to being so intoxicated, according to the report. WATER Continued from page 1 Business Expo fun for all ages Above: Summer Smith, Daisy Smith and Bren Smith get kiss- es from the most well- trained dog around, Sil- ly Safari's dog Moose, who visited the Busi- ness Expo event in Ot- well on Thursday. Right: Kenny Speed and Bill Potter from WBDC 100.9 Country, share information with Bridget Butcher at the Business Expo. The court stated, "How- ever, Fox's argument is a re- quest that we reweigh the evidence, which we will not do." They also stated "Here, the circumstantial evidence, when viewed as a whole, sup- ports a reasonable inference of Fox's guilt." It cited evidence of Fox being disgruntled with the amount of money he was go- ing to get during a conten- tious, ongoing divorce. Also that he had at least two insur- ance policies from which he would get $200,000 from an accidental death. Other evidence cited by the appeals court included cell- phone data showing Fox at Sha- ron's house at or about the date of her death and that he admit- ted going inside the house and he knew she was dead. "Fox's propensity for en- tering Sharon's property and his presence there around the time of her death also support a reasonable infer- ence of guilt," said stated the court. On the claim of lack of ev- idence to support his bur- glary convictions the court wrote: " Fox is correct that the evidence against him is circumstantial; however, a burglary conviction can al- so be sustained from circum- stantial evidence also. "Indeed, the intent to com- mit a felony may be inferred from the circumstance. Here, the State provided am- ple circumstantial evidence to prove Fox's guilt. Fox also argued his "char- acter renders his sentence inappropriate." Fox contend- ed his lack of a criminal his- tory, his military service and childhood trauma from an abusive father and dyslexia diagnosis "demonstrate that his advisory sentence was not appropriate." The appeals court wrote; "Although we are respectful of these aspects of Fox's life, we disagree with his assess- ment. Fox planned Sharon's murder and intended to prof- it from her death by making it appear accidental. Further, despite the ex- istence of a protective or- der, he drove to her property and watched her without her knowledge. Fox then broke in- to Sharon's home, murdered her on the basement steps that she was afraid of, and lied to authorities about his knowledge of her death and his presence at her home. Moreover, on or around the night of Sharon's murder, he admittedly drove his son's ve- hicle near to Sharon's home so no one would suspect Fox was at her home. Fox's behav- ior prior, during, and after Sharon's murder aren't reflec- tive of good character. Simi- larly, his callous disregard for Sharon's life in favor of receiv- ing life insurance payments because of Sharon's death are further examples of poor character." Fox received a 55 -year sen- tence. The court stated about that sentence: "after review- ing the nature of Fox's offense and his character, we cannot say that Fox has carried the heavy burden to convince us that his advisory sentence is in appropriate." In conclusion the court wrote: "We conclude that sufficient evidence supports Fox's convictions for murder and burglary, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting testimony from the protective order hear- ing or evidence of cash-relat- ed apps, games and solicita- tions from Fox's sentence is not inappropriate. Therefore we affirm." FOX Continued from page 1 into the system than normal. He said the added pressure into the distribution system caused several old "collars" to spring leaks. Woolsey said they aren't line breaks, but collars letting go. Lamb said individuals were also experiencing leaks in their residences as well. As of about 11:30 a.m. Tue- say, Woolsey said they had the last large leak on Second St. fixed and were turning the water back on. He said there would be a boil order until at least Thursday morning. Pike Schools Superinten- dent Suzanne Blake said there are parent-teacher confer- ences on Wednesday so class- es would not be in sesson even if there were no more water problems. She said classes at Winslow were cancelled Tuesday after the school was notified of the leak and that crews were go- ing to be locating the leak and then go to work on it. At first Winslow was on a two- hour delay but then cancelled school for the day. "It seemed unlikely they would have it fixed by 10 a.m.," said Blake. Woolsey said if the test samples come back good on Thursday, the boil order could be lifted, but that would be the earliest. tractor trailer slowed down. Police say Fulkerson was un- able to stop so he veered left of the semi into the eastbound lane. This is when he collided head-on with a 1999 GMC pick- up driven by Mark Nelson, of Winslow. Fulkerson, the driver of the Ford van, refused medical treatment on scene by Dubois County EMS. The driver of the GMC pick- up (Nelson) and a juvenile passenger, MaKinleigh Nel- son-McGee, were transported by Dubois County EMS to Me- morial Hospital in Jasper for critical injuries. MaKinleigh- later succumbed to the injuries while at Memorial Hospital. Drugs or alcohol are not be- lieved to be a factor. West State Road 56 was shut down for approximately one hour. The Dubois County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the Ire- land Fire Department, Dubois County EMS, Sternbergs and Uebelhors Towing Services. FATAL Continued from page 1 TRAIN Continued from page 1

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