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Jolie Dionne, left, a senior at Maconaquah High School, recieved a scholarship for $500 from the Peru Elks Lodge #365. Dionne is involved with the French Club, Sunshine Society, SADD, NHS, FMS, and FCA. Dionne plans to attend Indiana University in Kokomo to major in Biology. In the photo, Angie Barrows, center,
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Exhaulted Ruler for the Peru lodge, hands the $500 check to Dionne at the Peru Elks Lodge #365 on Saturday, Feb. 13. The State President of the Indiana Elks Association, James B. Sigler, right, was visiting the lodge in Peru and helped with the presentation to Dionne. Photos by Michelle Boswell
Britney Stroud, center, a senior at North Miami received a $500 scholarship from the Peru Elks #365. Stroud plans to attend George Mason University to major in Intogrative studies with a concentration on Applied Global Conservation. She plans to minor in Photography. Stroud is invoved with FFA, the Robotics team, Academic
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House Bill 1177 unanimously passes Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter applauds vote, calls for swift passage
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 15, 2021 – House Bill 1177, which would require the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration Division of Aging to develop a strategic dementia plan, passed the House Public Health Committee unanimously today. Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter executive director Natalie Sutton testified in support of
St. Charles Church to host drive-thru fish fry St. Charles Catholic Church will have a drive thru fish fry on Feb. 19 to begin the Lenten season. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased the day of the event or in the parish office. Organizers ask for those attending to enter from Sixth Street. The fish provided is through Dan’s Fish Fry. For more information, call 765473-5543.
the bill, which is authored by Rep. Gregory Porter (DIndianapolis) and co-authored by Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver), Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond), and Rep. Brad Barrett, (R-Richmond). Earlier this month, the Chapter held a State Advocacy Week pushing for House Bill 1542. “House Bill 1177 includes what we feel is one of the most important
steps in addressing the public health crisis of dementia across Indiana – the development of a state dementia plan,” said Sutton. “We believe that other key components of HB 1542, including training for first responders, will play a key role in the state plan that results from this legislation.” Indiana is one of only a few states across the country with no current
state dementia plan. Without one, the state could lose out on federal funding through the BOLD (Building Our Largest Dementia) Infrastructure Act, which was signed into law on Dec. 21, 2018. Dementia costs the state more than $1 billion a year in Medicaid alone, a figure that is expected to rise as more Hoosiers develop the disease and as a result of
COVID-19. “We recognize that this is only the first step in this process, but it is a crucial one,” continued Sutton. “We thank Rep. Porter for his leadership on this issue and applaud the House Public Health Committee for today’s vote. We urge other lawmakers to support this bill as it moves through the legislature.” The Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging
also testified in support of the bill. Additional stakeholders who provided written testimony in support include: CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions and Dementia
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Peru Aviation Board sets meeting dates for 2021 The Peru Board of Aviation Commissioners have set the following dates for their monthly meetings in 2021: March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, July 20 (Fly-In Planning, Time TBD), July 27 (Fly-In Planning, Time TBD), July 31 (Fly-In Event - time 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Aug. 1 (Fly-In Rain Date time 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, meeting at 5 p.m. with the Christmas Open House at 7 p.m. and Jan. 11, 2022. Due to COVID-19, attendees are asked to comply with CDC guidelines as of the meeting date. Meetings are held at the Peru Municipal
Airport located at: 1635 N 400 W, Peru, In 46970. For more information, call 756-4721990.
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Obituaries Contance Connie Mongosa, 81 Constance (Connie) Mongosa, 81, of Peru, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Peru March 6, 1939, to Fremont Sr. and Ruth (Fenton) Correll. She married Nathaniel (Pete) Mongosa, Jr., June 1, 1963, and he preceded her in death March 10, 2018. Connie worked for many years at J.C. Penney and was a health caregiver. She also taught Sunday School at the First Church of the Nazarene for over 60 years. She is survived by one daughter, Jo Ellen (Mongosa) Estes of Logansport; and two sons: John Allen (Lois) Mongosa of Peru, and Eric Shawn Mongosa of Peru. Also, grandchildren Jared C. (Jenna) Mongosa, Dillion B. (Bailey) Mongosa, Savannah C. Mongosa, Natane J. (Nic) Turner, Nevaeh A. Mongosa,
Greg (Lauren) Estes, Mary (Zane) Pasley, Cara B. (Justin) Wilcox, Nathaniel (Kylea) Mongosa, Philip (Jeni) Townsend, and Mathew (Jessica) Townsend; and great-grandchildren Faye Turner, Ayla Mongosa, Cash Pasley, Holden Pasley, Norah Jo Estes, Walden Estes, Averie Wilcox, Jonathan Wilcox, Alyssa Townsend, Hayden Townsend, Graham Townsend, Ezra Townsend, Simon Townsend. Also surviv-
ing are brothers Gary Correll and Skip Correll, and sister Myrna Greene, all of Peru. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, great granddaughter Clara Pickens, brothers James Correll and George Correll, and sisters Nancy Kindlesparker and Carol Galbraith. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 331 West Sixth Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with Pastors Mark Elliott and Tony Winter officiating. Burial took place at Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Indiana. Arrangements were entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Donald Gene Alspaugh, 93 Donald Gene Alspaugh, 93, of Peru, passed away at 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb.7, 2021, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born in Peru Dec. 5, 1927, to Earl and Lillian (Laverty) Alspaugh. He married Norma M. (Wolf) Alspaugh May 15, 1949, and she survives. Donald was a 1945 graduate of Bunker Hill High School, and he retired from Nipsco as a pipe fitter. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Coin Club, a 50- year member of the Bunker Hill Masonic Lodge, and a member of the McNeely Memorial Church for over 67 years. He is survived by his wife and their children Mark (Karen) Alspaugh of Littleton, Colorado,
Kay (James) Ridenour of Mishawaka, and daughter-in-law Patricia Alspaugh of Galena, Illinois. Also surviving are grandkids Jason Alspaugh, Shannon (Aaron) Spaid, Jessica (Justin) Char, Cole (Michelle) Ridenour, and Matthew (Ashley) Ridenour; and greatgrandkids Lilly, Charlotte, Breven, Reagan, Makena, DJ, Connor, Blake, and Lauren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Alspaugh, and brother Robert Alspaugh. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 3 p.m., with pastor Donald McDowell officiating. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McNeely Memorial Church. Arrangements were entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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Ronald Lee Krabbe, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. He was born in Peru, Indiana, Aug. 7, 1943, to Edward and Mary Krabbe. He was a Peru High School graduate and served in the United States Air Force. He later retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Ron enjoyed photography, playing racquetball, and watching basketball. He is survived by his brother, Kenny (Joann) of Indianapolis, as well as his first wife, Gloria, and their two daughters, Michelle Krabbe of Chandler, Arizona, and Maria (Terry) Correll of Macy, Indiana. Also surviving are step-grandsons Bailey
and Brody Correll of Peru, and step-greatgrandson Carter Correll. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Susan (2010), and three half siblings, Raymond, Rosemary, and Gene.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana, with pastor George McCarty officiating. Burial followed at Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Indiana. Military service was provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Miami County YMCA. Arrangements were entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Lera C. Tina Stodgell, 82 Lera C. “Tina” Stodgell, 82, of Peru passed away at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb.10, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug. 18, 1938, in Arkansas. She was a lifelong homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Jack Stodgell of Peru, her children, Gary Jones (Donna) of Memphis, Tennessee, Keith Jones of Kokomo, Susan Powell (James) of Georgia, Rhonda Howell (Kenny) of Logansport.
dren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Parklawn in Amboy Cemetery. Tina’s online guestbook is available, and She is also survived by 2 condolences can be sisters, 1 brother, 11 shared with the family grandchildren and nuat www.riverviewfhmerous great grandchil- peru.com.
Benjamin F. Alexander, 77
Benjamin F. Alexander, also known as Ben or “Lawnmower Man,” 77 of Peru passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at 1:15 p.m., surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Kokomo, Indiana, to the late Ward and Mildred (Jones) Alexander. Ben worked many places over his 77 years including Freeman’s, the courthouse, and the Miami County Softball diamonds. He also mowed and shoveled snow. If he wasn’t at home, he was out pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, In- on his bright orange riding mower, looking diana. for new customers.
Lessel Levere Halterman, 91 Lessel Levere Halterman, 91, Macy, passed away at 2:27 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at
Ronald Lee Krabbe, 77
He was a kind and gentle man who was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Nethercutt of Peru, and Diana Heath (Earl) of Peru, 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Pallbearers serving
are Daniel McNear (Heather), TJ Moore, Harley Sparks (Abby Sparks), Aaron Nethercutt (Danielle), Kristin Bowman, Brittany Moore. He was also preceded in death by sister, Mary Howard, brother, Jack Alexander and his wife Evelyn, and his longtime girlfriend, Karen Porter. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Services were held at 6 p.m. following the visitation. Pastor Tim Prater officiated.
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Grant deadline extended for 2021 school, community partnership funds The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is extending the grant deadline for the 2021 School and Community Partnership Grant to February 19 at 5 p.m. EST. These grants are designed to bring together K12 schools, postsecondary institutions, employers and community organizations to plan and implement supportive efforts for students of all ages to complete education and training beyond high school. With approximately $80,000 available, the School and Community Partnership Grant is designed to support collaborative efforts of the state’s college and career readiness priorities, including: Completing the 21st Century Scholars’ Scholar Suc-
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THE PAPER cess Program and maintaining academic eligibility with at least a 2.5 grade point average; Family engagement programming, including enrollment in the 21st Century Scholars program and promotion of the state’s Next Level Jobs program; and Pre-college and postsecondary professional development focused on Indiana’s college achievement gap. “Our community partners are essential in helping increase the number of Hoosiers with quality education and training beyond high school,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “We hope that by extending the grant submission deadline more community organizations will take advantage of this opportu-
nity.” Funding for the School and Community Partnership Grant is made possible through Indiana Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Led by a team of staff from Purdue University and the Commission, one of the primary goals of Indiana GEAR UP is to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $5,000 for spring and summer programming. If the partnership directly supports an Indiana GEAR UP cohort high school, it increases the award amount to $10,000. The winners will implement suggested programs and events from the end
of February through July 19, 2021.
Snow hits Miami County
Indiana GEAR UP Cohort High Schools Arsenal Technical High School Charlestown High School Crawford County High School Jefferson High School Jeffersonville High School Kokomo High School Maconaquah High School Muncie Central High School Purdue Polytechnic High School (Downtown) Warren Central High School West Side Leadership Academy For more information about the School and Community Partnership Grant, visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/scholars/alumni-partner s/.
Snow covered branches near Seven Pillars and all over Miami County. Photo by Michelle Boswell
Several inches of snow fell in Miami County as well as many other counties in Indiana. Schools closed due to treacherous roads and the Miami County Highway Department as well as the Peru City Street Department did their best to keep the roads as clear as possi-
ble. IndianaWeatherOnline predicted seven to 10 inches locally but possibly 10 to 13 inches in spots through Tuesday morning. Mixed with windgusts up to 35 mph, travel was discouraged until roads could be cleared.
Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department Feb. 6 A caller at 514 S Clinton Blvd, Bunker Hill reported items were missing from residence.
A two-vehicle crash was reported at 1030 N Lincoln St, Peru. There were no injuries. A report of possible drug use in the area of 2716 Capehart St, Peru was taken. Subject was notified of com-
plaint. An animal problem was reported at 2691 Capehart St, Peru. Officers spoke with the caretaker to resolve the issue. A civil dispute over a vehicle was See Police, Page 8
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Sports Maconaquah’s Farnell is going to state By Eric Christiansen Maconaquah sophomore Logan Farnell improved to 40-3 on the season and finished runner-up in the 160-pound weight class at the IHSAA New Haven SemiState Saturday, Feb. 13, to earn a spot at the State Finals and a chance to wrestle for a championship. Farnell won his opening match of the day with a pin in 1:58 against Kolin Cope from Garrett, and then qualified for State with a pin against Austin Jones from Cowan in 5:22. He advanced to the championship match with a 6-4 decision against Bishop Dwenger’s Eli Hilger, before losing the championship match in a heartbreaking 7-6 decision. Maconaquah’s Jonah Hollars, a senior at 160 pounds, was one step away from advancing to State but saw his season come to an end. Hollars won his firstround match against East Noble’s Jalen Belhumeur by major decision 11-3, but lost to Leo’s Ian Heath in the second round by pin in 52 seconds. Peru had five
wrestlers at semistate with two winning matches but nobody moving on to State. Jalen May (106 pounds) started off the day with a 5-2 win over Carroll’s (Fort Wayne) Gilbert Ruselink but lost to Jay County’s Cody Rowels by fall in 3:24. At 138 pounds, Alex Legg defeated Xavier Sheehan from Concordia by fall in 5:11, but saw his senior season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Logan Hooley from Northridge. Cole Sailors lost his opening match at 120 pounds by fall in 2:12 to Mikey Kallimani from Jimtown, while Cooper Baldwin (126) lost to Wyatt Krejsa from Delta by fall in 3:35, and Chase Seifert (170) lost to Clayton Lundy from Elkhart by technical fall (15-0). North Miami’s Spencer Flood (106) won his opening match over Bryce Clark in a tight 10-9
Maconaquah’s Logan Farnell was runner-up at the New Haven Semi-State in the 160-pound weight class. He will compete this weekend in Indianapolis at the State Finals. Photo by Eric Christiansen match then lost to Goshen’s Vicente Eckman by fall in 1:10. The Warriors’ Griffin Shanley lost his opening match to Aidan Sprague by technical fall (15-0). Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the State Finals will be broken into two sessions. Farnell will face Kade
Law of Columbus East in the second session beginning at 7 p.m. Winners of firstround matches Friday will advance to the quarterfinals through finals on Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. A limited number of tickets will go on sale to the general public
at Ticketmaster.com. All tickets are reserved seating (no general admission) and arranged to be socially distanced. Tickets for Friday go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10 for each session. Tickets for Saturday go on Sale Friday night, Feb. 19 at 10
p.m. All day tickets are $15. Friday’s first round and Saturday’s quarterfinals, semifinals, and consolation matches may be viewed via live stream for a subscription fee at TrackWrestling.com. Saturday night’s championship round will air live on Fox
Sports Indiana. For those outside of the Fox Sports Indiana coverage area, a live stream will be available at IHSAAtv.org. For those within the FSI coverage area, the stream will be available only on a delayed basis following the conclusion of the telecast.
Peru Tigers take a loss against the Manchester Squires By Eric Christiansen Manchester 87, Peru 74 The Manchester Squires broke a 77 tie with the visiting Peru Tigers by going on a 16-2 run to close out the first quarter with a 23-9 lead and held off a fourth-quarter Peru comeback attempt to secure an 87-74 win Friday night, Feb. 12. Matthew Ross gave the Tigers a strong 5-0 start with a quick basket, followed by a three-point play a minute later, but the Squires tied it up at 7-7 before taking off on the big scoring run. With Manchester leading 31-15 with 4:51 remaining in the second quarter,
See Page 6 for Maconaquah and North Miami basketball highlights from recent games Kash Bellar and Braxten Robbins hit back-to-back three-pointers to cut the lead to 10 points. Maddox Zolman answered for the Squires with a threepointer and a 15-foot jumper to jump the lead back to 15 points. Manchester took its biggest lead of the game of 66-44 early in the fourth quarter and led 72-52 with 4:31 remaining before Peru battled back. The Tigers went on a 10-1 run to cut See Tigers, Page 6
Peru’s Treyden Curtis drives to the basket for two of his 17 points against Manchester, Friday, Feb. 12. Photo by Eric Christiansen
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Matthew Ross goes up for two of his teamhigh 21 points in Peru’s contest at Manchester, Friday, Feb. 12. Photo by Eric Christiansen
the lead to 73-61 with 3:32 remaining, then got steals and layups from Alex Ross and Matthew Roettger to make it a two-possession game at 78-72 with 1:38 left in the contest. But Manchester closed out the game scoring nine points, seven of them on free throws, and held Peru to just one basket from Roettger, to close out the game. Matthew Ross led the Tigers with 21 points, followed by Roettger with 20, Treyden Curtis with 17, Robbins with six, Alex Ross with six, and Bellar with three. The Tigers dropped a non-conference game to Twin Lakes 55-47 Tuesday, Feb. 9. Statistics were not available.
Bunker Hill Dragstrip to celebrate its 65th anniversary ‘First Lady of Drag Racing’ to be part of celebration The “First Lady of Drag Racing” and three-time NHRA World Champion, Shirley Muldowney has been named grand marshal and will be appearing at historic Bunker Hill Dragstrip’s 65th anniversary drag race and reunion to be held Aug. 28, 2021. The event will highlight a full season of racing, with a complete schedule to be announced by new track owner Mark Cregier in coming weeks. Muldowney was the first woman to win a national event in the National Hot Rod Association’s premier Top Fuel-dragster class. She
Shirley Muldowney went on to claim NHRA season championships in 1977, 1980 and 1982, as well as winning 18 national event titles, most at the wheel of her trademark pink dragsters. Often facing discrimination and hostility for being a woman in a dangerous, male-dominated sport, Muldowney’s life was chronicled in the movie “Heart Like a Wheel.”
She has been inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (1990), International Motorsports Hall of Fame (2004) and Automotive Hall of Fame (2005).
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Basketball highlights Maconaquah Carroll 60, Maconaquah 46 Maconaquah lost to a Carroll team with just one loss but stayed close with the Cougars in a 60-46 loss. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Brayden Betzner led the team with 21 points. The JV team lost a heartbreaker 51-50 game in overtime. Brennen Bailey led the Braves with 16 points and Trace Armstrong added 13 points. Southwood 52, Maconaquah 40 The Braves fell behind early and couldn’t get over the hump in a 5240 loss to Southwood Friday, Feb. 12. Betzner led the way with 15 points while Hayden Maiben had 14 points. The JV team lost to the Knights 4528. Mason Barns led the team in scoring with 10 points.
Maconaquah 64, Frankfort 47 Maconaquah turned a onepoint halftime deficit into a blowout with a 64-47 win over Frankfort Saturday, Feb. 13. Frankfort led 9-6 after one quarter and 27-26 at halftime, but it was all Maconaquah in the second half. The Braves outscored the Hot Dogs 14-10 in the third quarter and 24-10 in the fourth quarter to run away with the win. Maiben led the way with 22 points, while Bauer Maple and Feenix Kile had 12 and 11 points, respectively. Betzner added seven points, followed by Graham Stoll with five points, Jarrett Tomlin-
son with three points, and Nolan Kelly and Elijah Alvarado with two points each. The JV team beat Frankfort 52-46. Barnes led the team in scoring with 19 points, followed by Armstrong with nine, Baker with eight, Bailey with seven, Jackson Collins with four, Ethan Zeiser with three, and Jackson Jones with two.
North Miami Tippecanoe Valley 53, North Miami 17 The North Miami Warriors lost to a tough Tippecanoe Valley team 53-17 Friday, Feb. 12. The Warriors started the game with a 5-0 lead with a three-
pointer from Parker Johnson and two free throws from Braden Burns. North Miami led 7-3 at the end of the first quarter but the Vikings ran away with the game after that. Johnson led the Warriors with six points, followed by Keagan Donaldson with five, Burns with 3, and Alex Masters with three. North Miami 54, West Central 40 North Miami bounced back with a 54-40 win over West Central Saturday, Feb. 13. The Warriors jumped out to an 18-8 lead and never led the Trojans get closer than that. Burns had a huge game with 25 points, followed by Donaldson with 11, Landen Hunt and Masters with six points each, and Johnson and Trevor Simons with three points each.
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Indiana State Police: Two injured in U.S. 31 crash Peru – On Feb. 11, at approximately 10:53 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 at Business U.S. 31, in which two women were injured. The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Trooper Caleb Clark revealed that Trina Fay
Carlson, 26, Stanwood, MI was driving a 2016 Freightliner semitractor, pulling a box trailer, southbound on U.S. 31, approaching a red stop light at Busi-
ness U.S. 31. The semi-tractor did not stop and rearended a 2007 Ford F-150 pickup truck, which was stopped for the red light. The pickup truck was driven by Susan Konkle, 62, rural Rochester, IN. Konkle and Renee Stouder, 61, Bourbon, IN, a passenger in the Ford, were flown by medical helicopters to a Ft Wayne hospital. Their injuries are
unknown. Carlson was not injured. This is an ongoing investigation. At this time neither the consumption of alcoholic beverages nor narcotics is suspected as having contributed to this crash. Clark was assisted at the crash scene by Master Trooper Aaron Schaal, Master Trooper Bart Stouffer, Senior Trooper Jeremy Perez, Trooper Jon
Cole, Trooper Jesse Reason, ISP Lieutenant T.J.
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February 17, 2021
Police Report investigated at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. Subject was advised to file a case with small claims court. A family dispute over an adult daughter leaving the residence with her daughter after being advised to quarantine was reported at 2173 S Sycamore Blvd, Peru. Assistance was given. An unwanted guest was reported at 2633 E 550 N, Peru. Feb. 7 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 176 S Yorick St, Denver. A traffic accident with damage was reported at Warhawk Road and Norton Avenue, Peru. A verbal dispute between boyfriend and girlfriend occurred at 2015 Shaw Avenue, Peru. Parties agreed to remain separated for the evening. Feb. 8 A slide off was reported at 2590 W Blair Pike Road, Peru. Fraud was reported at 3968 W 1150 N, Macy. A complainant from 1026 W Summit Dr, Peru reported someone on Michael Childers property at the bottom of the hill was cutting down some trees. The complainant was not sure where the property line was, and the tree cutter might be trespassing. An officer investigated the scene and identified the man as Kurt Hawkins. He said he was working for Michael Childers. The complainant will get a survey. The cutting was stopped. Kurt was possibly logging without a permit. Bald eagles were in the area, and officers said to call them if logging trucks or skid steers showed up. A complainant at 2115 S Sycamore Blvd, Peru advised her image was stolen and posted on another site. A possible driving while intoxicated incident was reported at S State Road 19 and E State Road 218, Peru. Deputies were dispatched to the area of 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 5, Peru in reference to property damage done to a vehicle. This is an ongoing investigation. Feb. 10
A single vehicle slide off was reported at W 300 S and S Wallick Road, Peru. Minor damage reported. Local crash report only. A slide off was reported at N U.S. 31, and W 100 N, Peru. A traffic accident with damage was reported at N Foreman Dr. and W St. Road 218, Peru. A slide off was reported at W Riverside Dr. and S 50 W, Peru. A traffic accident with injuries was reported at 9351 N Union City Rd, Macy. A domestic disturbance was reported in 13677 S 1050 E, Converse. A domestic disturbance was reported in 2518 Kelly Avenue, Peru. Andrea Saylor of 1634 W SR16, Denver was arrested for violation of probation. Kell Runkle of 175 W Second St, Peru was arrested for possession of meth, marijuana, and probation violations. Christina Ortega of 2576 Kelly Avenue, Peru was arrested for invasion of privacy and domestic battery. Ashley Patterson of 2318 Kelly Avenue, Peru was arrested for invasion of privacy and domestic battery. Feb. 11 A slide off was reported at 4257 S Strawtown Pike, Peru. A possible driving while intoxicated incident was reported at N Matador St. and W Mustang Avenue, Peru, but was unable to be located. A crash investigation was assisted with S U.S. 31 and S Bus. 31, Peru. A complainant of 10402 S Railroad St, Miami reported her name and social security number were used in part of a multi-state unemployment hacking/fraud scheme. The complainant received a letter stating she had been issued an unemployment payout and she needed to repay it. She also stated she is gainfully employed and at no time did she file an unemployment claim in the state of Kentucky. Officers were dispatched to the area of 4082 N Water St, Mexico in reference to vandalism to a residence. It was determined the damage was caused by the renter. Individual was advised the incident
would be a civil court issue. A two-vehicle crash was reported at S U.S. 31 and W St. Road 218, Peru. Semi vs passenger car. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was submitted. A report of a stolen license plate was taken at 2376 E Shadowbrook Dr, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. Jeffery W Miller, address withheld, was arrested for failure to appear and violation of probation.
Feb. 12 An animal problem was reported at S Strawtown Pike and E 250 S, Peru. Deputies were unable to locate the horse. Burglary was reported at 1468 N 400 W, Peru. Invasion of privacy was reported at 1373 S 400 W, Peru. An unconscious person was reported at 13636 S 150 E, Kokomo. A complainant at 10949 S 750 E, Amboy reported a shotgun was stolen from her residence. A case report was completed.
A possible driving while intoxicated incident was reported at S Strawtown Pike and E 250 S, Peru. Everything checked OK. Disorderly conduct warnings were given to two individuals at 43034 Keesler Court, Peru. Officers were dispatched to the area of 43034 Keesler Court, Peru, in reference to a verbal dispute. No crime had been committed. Deputies were dispatched to the area of 5851 S U.S 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home
Park, Lot 17, Peru in reference to a suicidal male. Male was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital. Jacqueline Laeur was arrested for possession of meth at 171 E Third St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 1A, Bunker Hill. Alec Cohee of 11114 N 225 W, Macy was arrested for attempted armed robbery. Feb. 13 An unresponsive male was not breathing at 1133 N Vincent Dr, Peru. Miami
County EMS and Peru Fire Dept. responded along with Peru Police, ISP and Miami County Sheriff ’s Department. Male was pronounced dead a short time later. Miami County Coroner took possession on subject. The death is currently under investigation by the Miami County Coroner and Miami County Sheriff. A case report was completed. A traffic accident with damage was reported at 35072 Altus Court, Peru.