Patrolman Keith Broady and Cpl. Dan Lawhorn — two Jeffersonville Police Department officers shot in the line of duty in February — returned to work this week.
Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan confirmed that they’re both on light duty — performing tasks around the police station, not patrolling the streets.
“We’re just glad to have them back. It’s been a long hard road,” he said.
An attempt to reach the officers and Police Chief Tim Deeringer for an interview was unsuccessful Tuesday. However, city Communications Director Larry Thomas said a press release containing comments from them could be forthcoming this week.
Broady and Lawhorn were shot Feb. 20 while responding to a call regarding suspicious activity at Jeffersonville’s Motel 6.
Broady was shot in the chest — outside of his protective vest — and sustained damage to vital organs. Lawhorn was shot in an artery in the leg, losing so much blood that he nearly died at the scene.
They spent weeks in the hospital after the incident. The community rallied around the officers, raising money, sending well wishes and performing chores and home-renovation projects.
Galligan said Tuesday that he was unsure on how long the pair would be working around the office.
However, he’s hopeful they will soon be back on the streets because “they’re both good officers.”
THOSE INVOLVED
The officers’ alleged shooter, 37-year-old Robert Datillo, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a manhunt and an hours-long standoff with police at a south Louisville home.
Datillo had been on the lam, so he had 19-year-old Kyle Bieber rent him the Motel 6 room.
In July, Bieber got a year sentence after he pleaded guilty to assisting a criminal and unrelated receiving stolen property and burglary charges. However, he was released in August based on time served and credit for good time.
Vincent Windell, the man charged with purchasing the gun used to shoot the officers, will appear before U.S. District Court Judge David Frank Hamilton at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at the federal courthouse in New Albany.
He’s expected to plead guilty to unlawful transfer of a firearm to a convicted felon. The judge could sentence him to as much as 37 months in prison.
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Wounded Jeffersonville Police Department officers back at work
Broady, Lawhorn doing office work for now
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
