Miami County Votes In 2018 Primary Election
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- Written by Kim Fields
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Peru, IN – Voters in Miami County went to the polls on Tuesday to determine a limited number of contested races in the 2018 Primary election. Just 24.57% of the eligible 21,365 registered voters cast their ballots by the end of voting.
Early and absentee voting accounted for a large percentage of ballots cast in this year’s Primary. This year of the 5,249 voters casting a ballot, 2,407 of them did so by voting early or absentee.
On the Republican side of the ballot, Miami County Deputy Prosecutor Jeff Sinkovics won his race against Christian “Chris” Sands. Sinkovics garnered 59.84% of the vote. The final totals were Sinkovics with 2,596 votes to Sands with 1,742.
The race for the Republican nomination for Miami County Coroner was very close with John D. Boyer edging Dr. Jon Reibly by just thirty-eight votes. Boyer won with 1,038 to Reibly’s 1,000.
2018 Miami County Primary Final Results
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- Written by Kim Fields
- Category: 2018 Miami County Election
Hunter Wins Republican Sheriff Race - Sinkovics Wins Republican Prosecutor Nomination
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Vote totals for The Miami County Primary Election (Contested Races Only):
Republican Sheriff
Brown - 1,156
Glassburn - 1,138
Graber - 205
Hunter - 1,986
Police Seeking Information in Fatal Miami County Crash
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- Written by Sgt. Tony Slocum, ISP Public Information Officer
- Category: Indiana State Police District 16 Peru
Miami County - This morning at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 near Miami County Road 900 South, in which a Muncie, IN man died.
The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Trooper Dustin Rutledge revealed that Mark Raines,56, and Terry Smith, 57, both from Muncie, IN, were riding on a 2004 Moskito SZ moped southbound on U.S. 31 near Miami County Road 900 South. The moped was rear-ended by a 2007 Kenworth roll-off dumpster truck driven by John Buckler, 46, of Sweetser, IN.
Peru Man Dies in Miami County Crash
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- Written by Sgt. Tony Slocum, ISP Public Information Officer
- Category: Indiana State Police District 16 Peru
Peru - This morning at approximately 9:43 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 218 at Foreman Drive, in which a Peru man died.
The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Sergeant Rick Brown revealed that Robert Elliott III, 45, Peru, IN was driving a 2008 Yamaha Zuma moped northbound on Foreman Drive, approaching a stop sign at State Road 218. The moped failed to stop and pulled into the path of a westbound 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup truck. The truck struck the moped ejecting Elliott. The Dodge was driven by Mark Hoeppner, 51, Peru, IN.
Traffic Stop Finds Man With Stolen Handgun
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Peru, IN – A routine traffic stop in Peru on Friday ended with a man arrested on charges of Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Possession of a Handgun Without a Permit.
According to Peru Police, Officer Westfall conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had committed a traffic infraction in the area of N. Mexico Road and County Road 200 North on Friday evening, May 4, 2018 at approximately 7:42 p.m. Inside the vehicle was a female driver and a male passenger identified as Dustin Day, 35 of Peru.
Sergeant Raber and her K9 partner “Fargo” arrived on scene to assist by conducting a “free air sniff” around the vehicle. The K9’s behavior indicated the possible presence of narcotics. A search of the occupants and car was then performed. Although no illegal drugs were located, the search of the vehicle did turn up a black Ruger .380 LCP handgun in the passenger seat. The weapons was loaded with one round in the chamber.
Peru Police Department Calls for Service 05/04/18 to 05/06/18
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Friday, May 4, 2018
12:01 a.m. A report of a burglary in progress in the 400 block of Jefferson Ave. Upon investigation, the sound was found to be from a wall decoration falling to the ground.
12:18 a.m. K9 deployment in the 400 block of W. 5th St. for wanted subjects at a residence.
1:38 a.m. A report of theft of cash was taken in the 200 block of Euclid Ave. This is an ongoing investigation.
Miami County Sheriff’s Department Calls for Service 05/06/18
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Sunday, May 6, 2018
2:37 a.m. Agency assistance in the area of N. Miami St. / W. 6th St., Peru. A deputy assisted Peru Police Department with an intoxicated driver.
11:27 a.m. A deputy conducted a welfare check in the area of W. 1200 N. / N. US Route 31, Macy. A caller advised of a male subject walking southbound on US Route 31. The man was located and provided a courtesy transport to the north side of Kokomo. The man advised he was coming from Michigan and going to the mountains.
11:46 a.m. Citizen assistance in the 2700 block of Capehart St., Peru. A caller had questions regarding child custody. Assistance was given.
Mayor Greer Declared May As "Foster Care Month" In Peru
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- Written by Denise Sims Ryan
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Peru, IN - On Sunday, May 6, 2018, Pastor Marie Thompson of the Chapel of Praise (Peru Foursquare Church) welcomed Rev. Rick Carder, Director of Church Engagement for White's Residential and Family Services in Wabash, IN. Rev. Carder spoke on the need of foster children in our community. He spoke also on the need for foster homes to serve foster children.
Rev. Carder introduced Peru Mayor Gabriel Greer. Mayor Greer read a Proclamation to the congregation declaring May "FOSTER CARE MONTH" in the City of Peru. Mayor Greer urges all to do something positive for the children in foster care.
The Proclamation highlights the family as being the foundation of our communities and State.
