A Sellersburg man was arrested Saturday for allegedly displaying a handgun during a road-rage incident on Interstate 265 in New Albany.
Benjamin C. Smith, 20, of the 3200 block of Bugaboo Lane, was charged with class D felony criminal recklessness.
A 44-year-old Georgetown man called 911 at 12:20 p.m. Saturday and said that another motorist had been following his vehicle very closely as they traveled along I-265, according to a New Albany Police Department press release. The Georgetown man reportedly told the dispatcher that as the other motorist drove alongside his vehicle to pass him, he made an obscene gesture. He said the other driver responded by showing a handgun.
The 911 caller remained in contact with the dispatcher as he followed the man’s car to a residence on the 1300 block of Chapel Creek Court. The suspect reportedly exited his vehicle and ran inside his home.
An NAPD officer found Smith was still in possession of a loaded handgun and that he had a valid concealed-carry permit, the release says.
Smith was transported to the Floyd County Jail. He was released Monday after posting $5,000 court-cash or surety bond.
He faces six months to three years in prison if convicted of that charge.
Man wanted in Lawrence County arrested for drugs
Two New Albany men were arrested on drug charged Sunday at about 11 a.m. following a routine traffic stop, according to NAPD.
Albert F. Schmitt, 44, of the 200 block of West Daisy Lane, and James R. Edwards, of the 1000 block of Woodbourne Drive, were reportedly in a car that was stopped at East Eighth and Beeler streets because the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
Schmitt, the driver, was wanted in Lawrence County for failure to appear on an operating while intoxicated charge, according to the press release. Schmitt was allegedly found in possession of Xanax without a prescription. Marijuana also was found in the vehicle.
Schmitt is preliminarily charged with possession of a controlled substance, a class C felony, and possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor.
Edwards was preliminarily charged with possession of marijuana, a class A misdemeanor. Both were transported to the Floyd County Jail and awaited an initial hearing as of press time.
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Motorist reportedly shows gun following obscene gesture
Two arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
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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
