Democrats Name Jason Bowman To Fill District 3 City Council Seat
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Peru, IN – The Miami County Democratic Party Chairman Charles Wagner has appointed Jason Bowman to complete the term of late Council Woman Phyllis Torrence on the Peru City Council for District 3 effective March 4, 2019.
Bowman is the only Democrat running for the District 3 seat in the upcoming May primary and will face off against a Republican challenger to be determined by the Primary Election.
Bowman ran against Torrence in the last election cycle and lost.
“She beat me fair and square, we shook hands afterward it was a good clean race,” said Bowman. “I ran again this year and she didn’t file, and I didn’t know she wasn’t feeling good.”
Tempers Flare Over Budget Shortfall At Peru City Council Meeting
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Peru, IN – The closing minutes of yesterday’s Peru City Council meeting became contentious as Councilman Blane C. Holland read a statement and asked questions to Mayor Greer regarding the recent news of a budget shortfall that is resulting in the reduction of one police officer and one firefighter.
Holland’s statement read: “Through local media reports and social media, we have become aware of a budget issue that appears to have led to a reduction in force of both the Police Department and the Peru Fire Department by one person each. The budget we approved, was in part, based on the number of people each department would have. It was our understanding that all officers would receive a pay increase. We did not intend for this raise to come at the expense of manpower. By reducing their numbers, we have fundamentally changed the budget we agreed to. So, you have done this unilaterally and without consulting with us and I do not understand why there was a feeling this concealment in this situation from the council did not keep us informed. To the Peru Police Department and the Peru Fire Department, I apologize for the situation we find ourselves in right now. It was never our intention to pass a raise that the budget can’t accommodate or reduce your force to provide it. I hope after today’s meeting, we have a better understanding and idea of what has happened and how we can move forward with a plan that is financially sustainable for future years to come. And so, I would like there to be an explanation, if we can, of what exactly happened and why there needed to be some statements provided for social media.”
Mayor Greer responded to Councilman Holland by saying “So you’re saying you don’t understand what happened after the multiple conversations we’ve had about what happened.”
Council President Kurt Krauskopf then stated, “I haven’t heard anything about it, so.”
Peru Police Department Calls for Service 03/04/19
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Monday, March 4, 2019
12:26 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of N. Clay St./E. Washington Ave. Written warning issued.
12:31 p.m. Officers responded to the report of a male running down the street without adequate clothing in the area of W. Main St./N. Miami St. Jacob Townsend, 29, of Peru, was arrested on charges of Public Intoxication (Drugs) and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Miami County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service 03/04/19
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Monday, March 4, 2019
12:16 a.m. A deputy responded to the report of a traffic accident with injuries in the area of W. 1500 N./N. 400 W., Macy. This crash was in Fulton County.
1:05 a.m. A deputy responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle in the 2500 block of Kelly Ave., Peru. The vehicle was unoccupied.
2:56 a.m. A deputy responded to the report of an unwanted guest at the Best Western Circus City Inn in the 2600 block of S. Business 31, Peru. The subject left the property without incident.
Miami County Arrest Report for 03/04/19
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The following were arrests made by Miami County Law Enforcement. Individuals named in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Converse Man Arrested On Drug Charges Including Dealing Marijuana
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Converse, IN – A Converse man is facing charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Dealing Marijuana following his arrest on February 18, 2019.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed with the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office, Miami County Deputy Preston M. Howard was patrolling the Lakeview Mobile Home Park located on West Harrison Street in Converse at approximately 9:53 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2019, when he smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from one of the trailers.
Deputy Howard exited his patrol vehicle and began walking through the park to confirm the origin of the smell. Shortly after leaving his vehicle, he met Converse Police Officer Chet Sites on the scene of the original trailer where the odor was first detected.
Officer Sites confirmed the odor was coming from the residence. Officer Sites knocked on the door where a male, identified as Matthew Saylors, 42 of Converse was located inside. Officer Sites asked Matthew if he had been smoking marijuana and he replied yes. Deputy Howard asked if the officers could step inside the residence and talk. Matthew agreed.
Once inside the residence, the odor of marijuana was much stronger. Matthew then told a female who was sitting in the living room area that “I’m going to jail.” The female was identified as Matthew’s live-in girlfriend. Her name was redacted from the report by the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office.
Is Sports Betting Legal in Indiana?
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The main turning point and driving force for legalization of sports betting in Indiana had been the NFL season. The timing was perfect given Illinois’ relatively slow progress in sports betting. This is probably why even today; many residents of Illinois prefer to use online Indiana sports betting sites. The betting business is considerable in Indiana with $4 billion and more being wagered so far on sports events. The market is expected to flourish even more with Bet Rivers and DraftKings sportsbooks coming out with apps.
Online betting is legal and in full swing here, but you must be residing within the state borders for placing wagers. Bettors can create accounts and start depositing online. This way they can access multiple sportsbook accounts. This also means bettors can get the best prices. Several bettors are in search of betting providers that do not collect betting cash. Such bettors may check the Wetten ohne Steuer blog to find such reliable betting providers. Indiana has done enough to attract the large operators. Bookies must partner with land-based casino operators. Since Indiana has 14 casinos, this isn’t an issue. Bettors can choose from various betting options; even college football.
Peru Police Department Calls for Service 03/01/19 to 03/03/19
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Friday, March 1, 2019
12:27 a.m. Follow-up in the 200 block of W. 9th St. A report from the Wabash Hospital of an incident that occurred in Peru. No answer at the residence and according to the Wabash PD, the victim did not wish to pursue charges.
1:06 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of E. 3rd St. / S. East St. Written warning issued.
2:08 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of S. Broadway St. / W. 2nd St. Written warning issued.
Miami County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service 03/03/19
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Sunday, March 3, 2019
1:16 a.m. A deputy assisted Dukes EMS with a medical call in the 300 block of N. Elm St., Bunker Hill.
1:33 a.m. Domestic disturbance at Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park on S. 300 W., Peru. Tiffany Foust, 25 of Peru was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery, Intimidation with a deadly weapon and battery by body fluid.
1:38 a.m. Traffic stop in the area of W. 500 S. / S. US Route 31, Peru. Robin Robertson of Peru was found to be asleep in her running vehicle in the roadway at US Route 31 and CR. 500 S., Peru. She was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated.
