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Chiming cell phone in closet narrows circle of culprits |
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 00:00 |
A ring from an unfamiliar cellphone found in a closet of a burgled home allowed law enforcement officers to narrow the list of suspects in the crime to one.
Detective Rick Barrett of the Scott County Sheriff's Department related in a probable cause affidavit filed in the case against Heather Thompson, 23, Lexington, that the victim of the burglary on September 17 discovered the strange cell phone in her closet.
The woman said she had returned to her home on that date and noticed that a window screen had been cut and blinds in a rear bedroom's window were ajar. When she entered the home, she heard the cell phone ringing. She located it and answered to hear a man's voice. Then, she told the detective, Thompson got on the phone and identified the phone as hers. Thompson, the victim stated, told her that she “...must have left it there this morning.”
Thompson, advised the homeowner, had come to the home that morning, but she did not come in. Thompson was described as a neighbor.
When Det. Barrett arrived, Thompson was at the house with the owner. She provided information about why she had come to the woman's house. Thompson said a couple who had assisted her with her car in the woman's driveway that morning tried to sell her a gun a short time later.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 12:55 |
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Austin men now facing drug charges after warrant served |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 00:00 |
The service of a search warrant at an Austin residence has resulted in criminal charges being filed against the man living there and a friend who was visiting.
Brack Fugate Sr., 65, North Second Street, was served with the search warrant by Lt. Shawn Hurt of the Austin Police Department on August 30. Fugate and a friend, James Golden, were found at the home.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Fugate was found in possession of Oxycontin, a Schedule 2 controlled substance, as well as three handguns and a rifle. An undisclosed amount of money was also recovered from Fugate's wallet and from clothing found in his closet. Golden was allegedly found in possession of several Vicodine pills, a Schedule 3 controlled substance.
Fugate was charged with dealing a Schedule 2 controlled substance, a Class B felony, and possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance, both Class D felonies. He appeared in Scott Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 1, for an initial hearing.
His jury trial was scheduled for February 2, 2010. Bail was set at $50,000 corporate surety or full cash.
Golden's charges include possession of a controlled substance, a Class D felony, and visiting a common nuisance, a misdemeanor.
He also pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing in Superior Court. His bail was set at $3,000 corporate surety/10% cash, and a jury trial date of December 21 was scheduled. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 12:57 |
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Pirates win 6?0 with two Stephens field goals and defense |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 00:00 |
Pirate football battled to games' end with Mid Southern Conference foe Corydon (4?2, 4?1 MSC) while stiff defense held the Panthers scoreless.
The difference, was two Pirate senior Ariel Stephens field goals, one from 22 yards in the second stanza and one from 25 yards in the third.
The Pirates' (5?1, 4?0 MSC) secondary held the normally potent Panther passing game to nine completions on 22 attempts; while holding the entire team to 151 yards of total offense.
The Pirates finished the contest with 328 total yards of offense but could never score a touchdown.
The Panthers entered the game fourth in the state in defensive statistics, only giving up an average of 4.8 points per game this season.
The Pirates complicated the Panther offensive rhythm by dominating the time of possession 29:54 to 18:06.
Pirate senior Josh Graham finished the game with 177 rushing yards, while senior Michael Baines added 107 rushing yards.
Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting named Ariel Stephens the Tumbletown Offensive Player of the Game; while Josh Graham was named the Tumbletown Defensive Player of the Game.
The Pirates return home to the Bone Yard this Friday for Football Homecoming and Senior Night festivities, against the Salem Lions.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 12:59 |
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AARP Safe Driving Course offered at Clark Memorial |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 00:00 |
Clark Memorial Hospital will host the AARP Safe Driving Course on Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the lower level education center.
The AARP Safe Driving Course is the nation's largest driving improvement course that is specially designed for motorists age 50 and older. The eight?hour program is conducted over two days and the cost is $10 per person payable to AARP.
The course helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Once the course is complete, participants may be eligible for discounted rates on their auto insurance.
The AARP Safe Driving Course reviews topics such as vision and hearing changes; effects of medication; reaction time changes; left turns and other right?of?way situations; new laws and how they affect drivers; and hazardous driving situations.
For more information, or to register for the AARP Safe Driving Course, call Clark Memorial Hospital at 283?2079. Registration is required. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 13:03 |
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