Scott County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Jerry Goodin

News Release

 

111 South First Street                                           Date 02/16/2021

Scottsburg, Indiana 47170

 

Immediate Release

 

Recent Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff's Office

Scott County-On February 10, 2021, Corporal James Ward conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  An investigation led to the arrest of Rodney Wilson, 58, of Scottsburg for Operating While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle with an A.C.E. of At Least 0.15 or More. 

 

On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to suspicious circumstances in rural Scott County.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Tyler Kennedy, 23, of Henryville, IN, for Operator Never Licensed. 

 

On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skyler Thompson responded to a slide off accident in rural Scott County.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Timothy Larrison, 26, of Scottsburg for Driving While Suspended Prior. 

 

On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Zach Brown were dispatched to a residence in Lexington, IN, for suspicious circumstances.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Seth Carter, 32, of Lexington for Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Official, Resisting Law Enforcement, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe, Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. 

 

On February 11, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in Scottsburg.  The vehicle continued traveling without stopping before finally pulling over on I-65.  An investigation led to the arrest of Justin Smith, 31, of Clarksville, IN, for Resisting Law Enforcement and Operator Never Licensed. 

 

On February 12, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Scottsburg.  An investigation led to the arrest of Brandon Haven, 41, of Scottsburg for Operating as a Habitual Traffic Violator, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Narcotic Drug At Least 5 Grams but Less Than 10 Grams, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Unlawful Possession or Use of a Legend Drug and Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance. 

 

On February 13, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Scottsburg.  An investigation led to the arrest of James Cardwell, 27, of Jeffersonville, IN, on an outstanding arrest warrant for Invasion of Privacy and Intimidation. 

 

On February 14, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  An investigation led to the arrest of Matthew Kemp, 20, of Scottsburg for Operator Never Licensed, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. 

 

On February 14, 2021, First Sergeant Keith Hartman responded to a report of Domestic Battery.  An investigation led to the arrest of Christopher Willbanks, 40, of Scottsburg for Domestic Battery, Battery by Bodily Waste, Interference of Reporting a Crime and Intimidation. 

 

On February 16, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer and Deputy Skylar Thompson responded to an accident on I-65.  Upon arrival no one was in or around the vehicle.  Shortly thereafter with the assistance of the Indiana State Police and the Austin City Police a male was located walking.  An investigation led to the arrest of Jordan Justice, 22, of Scottsburg for Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. 

 

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Contact Sheriff Jerry Goodin at Scott County Sheriff's Office (812)752-8400

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.