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Tippecanoe Sheriff asks public to help find credit card thief

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:11:07 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s detectives are asking the public to help find a woman suspected of using a credit card stolen from a college student to buy gift cards worth $600 from Lafayette area merchants.

Surveillance image from Meijer on September 17, 2009

On September 17th of this year, Cassandra McKeown, a student at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, had her credit card stolen. Det. Pat Williamson of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is investigating that theft. He contacted the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office when he discovered the credit card had been used at numerous businesses in Lafayette.

The credit card was used at Target to purchase gift cards totaling $200. The suspect also purchased gift cards in the amount of $200 at Shoe Carnival and $200 more in gift cards at Meijer.

Detectives have been unable to identify the suspect seen in the surveillance photos and are turning to the public for their help.

Surveillance image from Shoe Carnival

The black female who used the stolen credit card is seen in the photos wearing a yellow short sleeve shirt and has a child with her. The store clerk said the suspect had a tattoo on her neck that said “Jason.”

If you have any information about this female please contact Detective Nathan Brown at the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, (765) 423-9388. Or, you can contact the We-Tip Hotline anonymously at 1-800 78-Crime.

Lafayette man arrested for threatening wife after child calls 911

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:30:26 +0000

Flavio Gonzalez of Lafayette, Indiana

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — On September 1, 2009 at approximately 11:00p, deputies from the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence located just off of County Road 200 East in southern Tippecanoe County. They were dispatched to the residence after a child had called 911 and reported that her father had a gun and was threatening to kill her mother.

Following an investigation into the incident, Flavio Gonzalez, age 39, of Lafayette, IN was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder (I.C. 35-42-1-1), Domestic Battery (I.C. 35-42-2-1.3), Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon (I.C. 35-45-2-1), Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon ( I.C. 35-42-3-3), and Resisting Law Enforcement (I.C. 35-44-3-3).

He is currently being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail on a $100,000.00 bond.

Lafayette man stabbed in chest during midnight dispute

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:46:47 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating an altercation that resulted in one person being treated at Home Hospital.

Jason Jerome Klinker of Lafayette is being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail with a $10,000.00 bond on preliminary charge of Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

The Sheriff’s Office received a report of the injury at 12:30 a.m. after the victim, twenty-five year old Adam Jones, went to the Hospital to be treated for a stab wound to the chest. Jones, a Lafayette resident, was reportedly injured during a dispute over personal property that occurred outside of a residence located on Briarwood Court on the east side of Lafayette.

Jones was later treated and released from the hospital and investigators have since arrested twenty year old Jason Klinker of Lafayette. Klinker is being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail with a $10,000.00 bond on preliminary charge of Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury as a Class C Felony (I.C. 35-42-2-1 (3).

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Detective Thomas Lehman and Detective Greg Haltom and no further details are available at this time.

4th annual fish fry fundraiser to benefit local disaster relief

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:02:41 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office will host its fourth annual “Fish Fry for the Red Cross” and for the first time, a car show, to benefit the local Chapter of the American Red Cross. The food and festivities, including face painting, hair coloring, ring toss and bean bag toss, and the inaugural car show are scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds on Teal Road in Lafayette.

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office is no stranger to the services that the American Red Cross provides. The Red Cross routinely provides assistance to victims affected by disasters, notably the flooding that most recently impacted Greater Lafayette, and also administers care to local emergency personnel who are called to duty during those times.

“It has somewhat surprised me, over the past four years that this particular community event continues to grow and the enthusiasm has never waned. Every year we seem to come up with new and more innovative ideas to make that year’s event bigger and better than in previous years. It is a fun and rewarding way to give back to an organization that serves us and the community we serve. I commend the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office and all the other volunteers, they do a great job,” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Bob Wollenburg agrees.

“Our partnership with the Sheriff’s Office is a great example of how much good can come about when we work together for a common cause. We appreciate the support of the Sheriff’s Office, the sponsors, volunteers, and the entire community. It is through all of their efforts that the annual Sheriff’s Fish Fry is such a huge success,” Wollenburg said.

Tickets are priced at Eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and Five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Pre-event tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 North 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. People wishing to order tickets by phone can call the Red Cross chapter at 765-742-6975, pay by credit or debit card and have tickets either mailed to them or held on reserve at the fairgrounds. Tickets will be sold at the fairgrounds on June 5th and carry-out dinners will also be available.

Two schools locked down after report of possible threat

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:18:55 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two area grade schools were put on lockdown today (May 7) after receiving a complaint of a possible threat to the school.

On Thursday, May 7, 2009 at around 8:50a, Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Hershey Elementary School after a student’s mother informed them that the student’s non-custodial father was going to try to remove the children from the school and that he might possibly be armed with a handgun.

Melissa Paxton, 33, of Lafayette was arrested and charged with False Informing.

As a precaution both Hershey Elementary School and the adjacent East Tipp Middle School were placed on lockdown while the investigation was pending. After approximately three (3) hours, the father, Richard Wireman (42) of Lafayette, was located in Plymouth, Indiana. He was arrested on an unrelated civil attachment (79D03-0207-JP-135) and is currently being held on a $1000.00 bond in the Marshall County Jail.

When detectives determined that Wireman had not been in the Lafayette area, the custodial mother, Melissa Paxton (33) of Lafayette, was arrested for False Informing as a Class a Misdemeanor and is she is currently being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail on a $250.00 cash bond.

The investigation was conducted by Detective Sergeant James D. Caldwell and Detective Thomas Lehman.

Allegedly drunk trucker rescued from disabled semi by divers

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:20:56 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Members of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a disabled semi tractor trailer on State Rd. 43 North. The driver of the semi had disregarded the “road closed – high water” signs at State Rd. 43 North and Soldiers Home Road. The driver continued southbound around the signs and drove into the high water on State Rd. 43 North.

Members of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team responded to the scene and rescued the driver. The water had entered the cab of the semi. The driver was transported by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Medical Center and treated for hypothermia.

According to a statement by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department, Guadalupe S. Martinez (age 51) of Hammond, Indiana was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated and for Disregarding a Traffic Control Device. The driver’s Blood Alcohol Content was .22 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, which is nearly three times the legal limit. He was not booked into jail because he was admitted to the hospital.

Lafayette man arrested after allegedly stabbing roommate

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:05:26 +0000

Kenneth E. Jenkins, III

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — On Saturday, February 14, 2008 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 4200 Doten Drive, Lafayette, Indiana in reference to a complaint of a disturbance. Upon their arrival deputies determined that one of the residents, twenty-eight year old Joshua A. Neeley, had suffered a stab wound to the lower back. Neeley was later transported by ambulance to Home Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.

Neeley’s roommate, twenty-five year old Kenneth Elvon Jenkins III, was later arrested on suspicion of Aggravated Battery (I.C. 35-42-2-1.5) as a Class B Felony. Jenkins is currently being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail on a $50,000.00 bond.

According to Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown, the investigation continues and no further details are being released.

Indiana Sheriffs Association to award scholarships

admin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:53:54 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown 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 (40) five hundred dollar ($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 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 for the scholarships are available from the high school counselor, the Sheriff’s Office located at 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, Indiana, or at its website at www.tippecanoesheriff.com.

The application must be completed and received by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association on or before April 1, 2008.

ALERT: Tippecanoe County issues hazardous travel watch

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:38:58 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Tippecanoe County Commissioners in conjunction with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff, Emergency Management Director and Tippecanoe Highway Department Superintendent have issued a LEVEL 3 “Hazardous Travel Watch” for Tippecanoe County roadways through 8 a.m. Friday (Jan. 16).

This does not prohibit travel, but recommends caution. It also asks that the public makes an effort to not park in a way that interferes with snow removal. Level 3 is the least restrictive.

Conditions will continue to be monitored to determine if the advisory level needs to be modified. Currently the level 3 advisory will expire at 8 a.m. Friday (Jan. 16).

Weekend fight results in injuries to three, two arrests

admin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:05:37 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. -– Two people were stabbed and one injured during an early morning altercation on Sunday (11/30) at the Bay Water Apartments in West Lafayette. All three were treated at area hospitals for minor injuries and released.

Joshua Lee Robinson (18) of West Lafayette

On Sunday morning, November 30, 2008 at approximately 3:00 AM, deputies from the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 3693 Desoto Drive (Bay Water Apartments) in reference to a reported stabbing. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies determined that two individuals had been stabbed and another had received facial injuries during an altercation on the parking lot near 3693 Desoto Drive. It is believed that all three individuals had attended a party at the residence.

The following individuals were treated and released from area hospitals:

Noe Gonzalez (19) of West Lafayette was treated for minor stab wounds at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
Michael Hickman (18) of West Lafayette was treated for minor stab wounds at Home Hospital
Kevin Robinson (19) of West Lafayette was treated for facial lacerations at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

Kevin Robinson (19) of West Lafayette

Further investigation into the incident resulted in the arrest of Joshua Lee Robinson, age eighteen (18) of 2367 Yeager Road, Apartment 205, West Lafayette, Indiana on suspicion of two counts of Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon (I.C. 35-42-2-1 (3)) as a Class C Felony. He is being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail on a $10,000.00 bond.

During the investigation, Kevin Robinson, Joshua Robinson’s older brother, was also arrested on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver (35-48-4-10 (2) (b)) as a Class C Felony, Possession of a Scheduled II Controlled Substance (35-48-4-7 (2) (c)) as a Class C Felony, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance (35-48-4-13 (b)) as a Class D Felony. Kevin Robinson is also being held in the Tippecanoe County Jail on a $10,000.00 bond.

The investigation continues and no further information will be released.

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