Vigo County News and Surrounding Areas

Teens accused of arson following fire investigation in Vigo Co.

10/7/2021

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Two local teens were taken into custody for allegedly setting fire to an abandoned house in Vigo County last month.

The suspects, ages 14 and 13, were arrested on a warrant today and transported to the Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center. They are both charged with: Arson, a Level 4 felony; burglary, a Level 4 felony; criminal mischief - damage is at least $50,000, a Level 6 felony; and criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

Emergency crews responded to 1140 N. Pointer Street in Terre Haute Sept. 23. The Indiana State Police eventually took over the investigation.

ISP Sgt. Matt Ames explained that witnesses stated they observed two juveniles running from the residence prior to them seeing smoke.

Investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly broke into the house, damaging property before setting a fire inside, he said.

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Assisting Agencies: Vigo County Sheriff's Department, Terre Haute Police Department, State Fire Marshal and Seelyville Fire Department.

TH woman arrested on drug-related charges at gas station

10/4/2021

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A Terre Haute woman was arrested on drug - related charges after police say she was causing quite a scene while parked outside a local gas station late Thursday night.

Barbara L. Perry, 57. was booked into the Vigo County Jail just before 1 a.m. Friday. She is charged with possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia and public intoxication by drugs.

According to the probable cause affidavit, filed by Officer Marcia Crapo, of the Terre Haute Police Department, the suspect was displaying very unusual behavior --- or of "having a mental problem" while parked outside of the Express Mart at S.13th and Poplar Streets.

Initially, Perry was taken into custody for public intoxication. Further investigation revealed Perry had a syringe and a glass pipe that is commonly used to smoke meth, according to the court documents.

A bystander reportedly had already seized the car keys from the suspect, as she was acting erratically at the scene prior to officers' arrival. Another witness stated she had observed Perry snorting something with a straw. Her speech was slurred and she was unsteady on her feet, according to the report. Officers noted she had a white powdery residue on her lips.

Perry was transported to a nearby hospital before being medically cleared to be taken to the jail. She was released a short time later.