Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Risk His Life Rescuing a Local Family from an Active House Fire.

Recent Arrests by Your Scott County Sheriff's Office.

NOTE: This is a Two (2) part News Release

Scott County-On June 30th at approximately 3:10 am, Scott County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Brown received a dispatch regarding a possible structure fire in the City of Scottsburg. Deputy Brown, while on patrol in Scottsburg, was able to quickly respond to the location and after observing heavy smoke coming from the residence, Deputy Brown immediately began evacuating the home.  Once all occupants were safely removed and accounted for, Deputy Brown was informed that the family dog was still in the residence, which prompted another entry into the burning home by the deputy. After an unsuccessful initial rescue attempt of the dog after the ceiling collapsed on Deputy Brown, he was able to convince the family pet that he was a friendly face. The rescue of the pooch was made by Deputy Brown through a broken window, successfully resulting in the final rescue from the burning structure. The humble Deputy Brown advised the following about this harrowing event... "I just happened to be in the right place at the right time...no thanks should come to me.  The thanks should go to the responding fire departments, staffed by people who risk their lives every day in service to others".  Sheriff Goodin concluded by adding the following... "How humble is that...I am personally proud of Deputy Brown and his heroic efforts...additionally, I am just as proud of all employees of the Scott County Sheriff's Office who bust their tales every day, in service to the people of Scott County".

Scott County Deputy Kacey Reschar, the Scottsburg City Police, and the Scottsburg, Vienna, and Austin Fire Departments responded to and successfully extinguished this fire along with Deputy Brown.

NOTE: Part Two (2) of the News Release

The following arrests were made recently by Scott County Sheriff's Deputies.

On July 5th, Jesse A. Keifer, 47, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested on Warrants for Arson, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief - Less than $50,000.

The following arrests were made on July 7th:

Brianna N. Roberts, 27, of Salem, Indiana was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Christopher A. Rumpel, 41, no address listed, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Timothy A. Jeffries, 55, of Austin, Indiana was arrested for Failure to Comply with a Court Order-Charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle after a Lifetime Forfeiture.

The following arrests were made on July 8th:

Savannah Tessmer, 25, of Jeffersonville, Indiana was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Obstruction of Justice, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Dustin R. Jackson, 25, of Henryville, Indiana was arrested on Warrants for Failure to Appear in Court (Scott County) and for an Out of County Warrant.

On July 9th, Ronald L. Miller, 51, of Paris Crossing, Indiana was arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Intoxicated.

 

The following arrests were made on July 10th:

Brandon M. Taylor, 32, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested for Domestic Battery-Committed in the Presence of a Child less than 16 and for Intimidation.

Douglas K. Wright, 56, of Scottsburg, Indiana was arrested for Escape-Flees from Lawful Detention and for the Illegal Possession of Paraphernalia.

NOTE:  If you have information to provide that would assist the Scott County Sheriff's Office in making our community safer, please call 812-752-5550.  You can remain anonymous...together, we are making a difference.

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Contact Sheriff Jerry Goodin at Scott County Sheriff's Office (812)752-8400.All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.