By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

SULLIVAN COUNTY - A fallen Terre Haute Police Department officer, Rob Pitts, was killed in the line of duty just two years ago. Now, his survivors feel Pitts' memory has been victimized in another way.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames announced Thursday that the mother of Pitts' young son -- also the guardian of the child -- was arrested for the theft of nearly $250,000 in funds from the child's estate. 

Josie M. Huff, 31, of Robinson, Illinois, was arrested on a warrant by the Robinson Police Department and transported to the Crawford County Jail in Illinois. She is set to be transported to Sullivan County, where she will be held on a $15,000 bond, with 10 percent allowed.

The four -  month Indiana State Police  investigation began after detectives received information from a family member that Huff was allegedly misusing the money.

Details on the alleged spending spree have not been provided at this time in the investigation. However, Ames notes that the investigation revealed the funds were being misappropriated from Pitts' and Huff's son's estate for the woman's self-gain.  
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By Lucy Perry
News Writer
Indiana Central News

An Oaktown man was arrested on multiple charges after a traffic stop for speeding in Sullivan yielded drugs and paraphernalia Thursday.

Ralph Biehl  40, was booked into the Sullivan County Jail around 6:30 p.m. He is charged with:

• Dealing in methamphetamine
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Possession of a hypodermic syringe
• Possession of a legend drug
• Maintaining a common nuisance
• Misdemeanor dealing in marijuana
• Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
• Misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia

According to the report, a Sullivan County Sheriff's Department deputy initiated the traffic stop On US 41, near Silver and Section streets.

A license plate check revealed the plates did not match the vehicle, Sheriff Clark Cottom said, adding that the deputy detected an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, while speaking with the driver.

A subsequent search yielded:

• Approximately 66 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 31 grams of marijuana
• Multiple syringes
• Various items used in the distribution of methamphetamine and marijuana

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Assisting agencies were Sullivan City and Shelburn Town Marshal’s Office.