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Unsolved Crimes
| 11/8/2012 - Information Needed About Homicide Case | |  |
This week Crime Stoppers and the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with information related to the body of a female homicide victim found Saturday in rural eastern Vigo County. Dental records identified the victim as 39-year-old Allyson J. Elmi-Lewis who had resided in an apartment on North 14th Street in Terre Haute. Vigo County Coroner Dr. Roland Kohr had determined through an autopsy on Monday that the woman had died as the result of blunt force trauma to the head and ruled her death a homicide. Allyson’s estranged husband, 38-year-old Enzert G. Lewis was interviewed by sheriff’s detectives and was arrested early Wednesday for violation of a no-contact order in which Allyson was the victim. Lewis is considered a person of interest in this case. A team of more than 20 investigators, from the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, Terre Haute Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, and Vigo County Search and Rescue have been assembled to assist with this case. The investigation into the homicide is continuing and Investigators urge anyone with any information about Elmi-Lewis’ death to come forward, specifically details about her last known whereabouts before her death. If you have any information that may help investigators, call or tip line at 238-STOP or toll free 800-222-TIPS or online at wthitv.com and follow the links. Remember all tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you could receive up to $1000 if your tip leads to an arrest.
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| | 11/5/2012 - Deputies work on identifying dead woman | |  |
Deputies work on identifying dead woman
Updated: Tuesday, 06 Nov 2012, 12:17 AM EST
Published : Monday, 05 Nov 2012, 11:26 PM EST
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Investigators have new information in a Vigo County homicide investigation.
However, answers are still few.
This, after a fisherman found a woman dead Saturday night.
Investigators said the man found her along a gravel road north of State Road 42.
That`s right on the Vigo, Clay County Line.
Jon Sands and his wife live about a mile away from where the fisherman found the body.
It`s a quiet community, until Saturday night.
"I was kind of stunned because I didn`t know anything about it, you know, keep pretty close watch on things around here," Sands said.
Sands found out when his neighbor called saying that a dead woman was found near the neighbor`s property.
Like Sands, everyone has many unanswered questions.
"You hear things like this a lot, missing people and you know I don`t know what to think about it, other than I feel sorry for the victim," he said.
No one knows who that victim is.
"Finding out who she is could very easily tell us who her killer is, the key is to find out who she is," Vigo County Sheriff`s Department Chief Deputy Clark Cottom said.
Vigo County Sheriff`s Department along with other agencies work around the clock to find a name.
"We are going to use all resources to find out who this young lady is and all resources to bring her killer to justice," Chief Cottom said.
Law enforcement on Monday issued an updated victim description.
Authorities say the victim is between 5`3" and 5`6".
She weighs between 135 pounds to 165 pounds.
The victim has brown hair with braids, longer than shoulder length.
Investigators believe she was last seen wearing Ocean Pacific Skate shoes, sold at Wal-Mart.
"She is somebody`s daughter, she might be somebody`s girlfriend, spouse, she might be somebody`s sister, so we would ask the public to contact your distant relatives, people that you don`t hear from often," Chief Cottom said.
If you have any information that can help detectives with this case, immediately call (812) 232-3801, or Crime Stoppers at 238-STOP.
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| | 11/3/2012 - Death Investigation | | On Saturday evening, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Vigo County Sheriff`s Deputies responded to a report of a dead body discovered off a gravel roadway approximately one mile north of S.R. 42 along the Vigo/Clay County line.
The body was initially observed by a local fisherman driving home for the evening.
The body is a Caucasian female between 20-40 years of age, with brown shoulder length `corn-row` styled hair. She was also wearing black colored pants and dark colored shoes.
The cause of death is undetermined and an autopsy is scheduled to take place on Monday.
Chief Deputy Clark Cottom stated that detectives are continuing the search of Indiana and Illinois missing person reports.
Police are asking for the public`s help with any information concerning the discovery of the deceased female, or any information concerning missing females in Indiana and Illinois.
Any person with information should contact the Vigo County Sheriff Department immediately at 812-232-3801, or call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP.
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| | 10/23/2012 - Burglary at Qdoba Mexican Grill | | The Qdoba Mexican Grill located at 3510 S US Hwy 41 was burglarized overnite on the 22nd, 23rd of October 2012. Store video shows two black males enter through the back door.
The 1st black male was wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and black gloves. He was bald and appears to be in his 30`s.
The 2nd black male was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and gloves. He has a short afro and appears to be in his 30`s.
If you recognize either of these two men or have any information please call Crime Stoppers at 238-STOP.
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| | 9/27/2012 - Wanted - Prentiss Huff | |  |
This week Crime Stoppers needs your help in tracking down a fugitive. This man 34-year-old Prentiss Huff is wanted out of Vigo County on a court order. Huff’s trouble began in 2006 when he was arrested and charged with two class B Felony counts of dealing cocaine. Through his proceedings, Huff was released in 2011 to in-home detention. In November of 2011, Huff was found guilty of 1 count of dealing cocaine a class B felony and sentenced to 14 years in prison but with credit time already served in jail and the remainder of his time suspended, he was placed on formal probation. Earlier this year, Huff was found to have violated his probation and a petition to revoke his probation was granted. Now, a warrant for Huff’s arrest has been issued for the previous B felony dealing cocaine. 34-year-old Prentiss Alan Huff is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Huff is known to have a thin goatee and short hair. If you have any information that may help police track down Huff… Call or tip line at 238-STOP or toll free 800-222-TIPS or online at wthitv.com and follow the links. Remember all tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you could receive up to $1000 if your tip leads to an arrest.
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| | 9/18/2012 - Poland Indiana Bank Robbed | | | This week’s Crime Stoppers comes from the files of the Clay County Sheriff where your help is need in identifying a bank robber. On Tuesday, September 18th at approximately 10:00 AM this man walked into the First Financial Bank on ST RD 42 in Poland and robbed it at gunpoint. The suspect is described as a white male between 5 feet 8 and 5 feet ten inches tall and at the time of the robbery, the suspect was wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and a khaki ball cap. During the robbery he displayed a handgun and gathered up an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot. If you have any information that may help police identify this person… Call our tip line at 238-STOP or toll free 800-222-TIPS or online at whtitv.com and follow the links. Remember all tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you could receive up to $1000 if your tip leads to an arrest.
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| | 8/31/2012 - Can You Identify This Man And Woman? | | This week Crime Stoppers needs your help in identifying two people that police say used a stolen credit card. Take a look at these store security photos.
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Detectives tell Crime Stoppers that the male and female shown here are responsible for using a stolen credit card at various locations including the Texas Roadhouse, Shoe Carnival and Speedway Gas Station on Allendale Hill. The two are described as a white male and white female in their late 20’s to early 30’s. The male appears to have a lite goatee with dark hair and is approximately 5’10” tall. The female has long brown hair and appears to be approximately 5 feet tall. At the time of their shopping spree, they were driving a ******** minivan dark in color. If you have any information that may help police identify these two individuals… Call our tip line at 238-STOP or toll free 800-222-TIPS or online at wthitv.com and follow the links. Remember all tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you could receive up to $1000 if your tip leads to an arrest.
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| | 8/9/2012 - Police chase turns into manhunt | |  |
Police chase turns into manhunt
Updated: Thursday, 09 Aug 2012, 2:35 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 09 Aug 2012, 2:03 PM EDT
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A police chase turns into a manhunt in northern Vigo County.
Thursday morning, Clinton Police attempted to pull over a man, Daymon Langley of Vigo County.
Police say he is a habitual traffic offender and was driving without a license. Langley refused to pull his blue, flatbed truck over and police began a pursuit.
During the chase, Clinton Police say Langley attempted to run one of the police cars off the road. Langley then abandoned the truck on Applied Extrusion Technologies (AET) property near a creek bed in northern Vigo County.
Clinton Police were joined by nearby law enforcement departments as the police chase turned into a manhunt.
At this time, police believe Langley is still loose in an area north of Head Avenue in Vigo County. Police describe Langley as being a 22-year-old, light skinned black male. At the time of the chase, Langley was seen wearing brown shorts and no shirt.
Authorities say Langley has been known to carry a weapon, but is not sure if he was armed during Thursday’s manhunt.
Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers at (812) 238-STOP.
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| | 7/9/2012 - Police want help identifying pot plants during the summer | | Police are asking for your help identifying illegal marijuana growing operations.
The Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force says this time of year sees an increase in cannabis growing, especially in rural areas. Officials say many times the plants are hidden among crop fields.
If you see marijuana plants or suspicious activity contact police. They say the location of the suspected grow operation and a description of any people or vehicles seen in the area is helpful.
Tips can be made by calling the drug task force at 217-342-2292 ext. 223. You may remain anonymous. Or call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP.
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| | 6/22/2012 - Police search for fleeing suspect | | Police search for fleeing suspect
Updated: Friday, 22 Jun 2012, 6:47 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 22 Jun 2012, 4:54 PM EDT
VIGO CO., Ind. (WTHI) - The US Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force is currently seeking help from the public in locating a wanted man who fled from task force members on June 20, 2012.
Members of the multi-agency task force attempted to serve a warrant on John R. Brown of Terre Haute in the area of 25 th St. and Ft. Harrison Rd. when Brown and a male and female fled from the vehicle on foot.
Brown was captured minutes later, but the other male and female managed to elude law enforcement.
Task force members were able to determine the driver of the vehicle and the unidentified man who fled was Tyler Roderick Dix, 29, of Terre Haute, Indiana. Dix is white male, 6 feet 2 inches, 170 pounds.
In relation to the fleeing on June 20, Dix is wanted on a Vigo County Division 6 warrant for Resisting Law Enforcement and Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator. Bond is $25,000.
On previous Vigo County Division 6 warrants, Dix is wanted for Failure to Appear on Criminal Recklessness Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Failure to Stop after an Accident, Operating a Vehicle as a Habitual Traffic Violator.
Dix is also wanted on a Clay Superior Court warrant for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, no bond.
Concerning the female, the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyler R. Dix, please contact the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville, 765-653-4114 or their local law enforcement. Or you can call Crime Stoppers at 238-STOP.
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| | 6/20/2012 - Chase ends with anhydrous spill | |
Chase ends with anhydrous spill
Updated: Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012, 6:58 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012, 6:14 PM EDT
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A suspect remains on the loose Wednesday night, after a brief chase in Northern Vigo County.
Early Wednesday, Vigo County Dispatch received a call concerning a break in at CF Industries on North U.S. 41.
A deputy was in the area at the time of the call and spotted the suspect on a moped.
After failing to pull over, a brief chase began.
Police say the suspect dropped some anhydrous he was carrying and fled down the railroad tracks.
Emergency crews were called in to clean up the spill.
If you have any information on this suspect that could help authorities, contact Crime Stoppers at (812) 238-STOP.
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| | 6/15/2012 - Police looking for credit card thief | | Police looking for credit card thief
Updated: Friday, 15 Jun 2012, 1:10 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 15 Jun 2012, 12:45 AM EDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Indiana State Police is asking for the communities help solving a credit card theft that started in Kentucky, making its way here to the Wabash Valley.
A snap shot taken from a surveillance camera from inside the Casey`s General Store located on US 231 in Cloverdale shows a man Indiana State Police believe stole the credit card.
If you recognize the man in the photo, please call Indiana State Police at 1-800-225-8576 or call Crime Stoppers at 238-STOP.
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| | 5/21/2012 - Police look for stabbing suspect | |
Police look for stabbing suspect
Updated: Monday, 21 May 2012, 5:51 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 21 May 2012, 5:51 AM EDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Terre Haute police continue looking for a stabbing suspect.
Just after 6:00 Saturday evening police were called to 8703 Wabash Avenue.
Frederich Erskine III, 39, told police he was checking his brother-in-law`s trailer for a possible burglar.
That`s when Erskine says a young man came from a back room and the two had a confrontation.
Erskine says the man pulled out a knife and stabbed him several times in his left forearm before knocking him down and running away.
Erskine`s injuries are not life-threatening.
The suspect is described as a white man, between 17 and 20 years old, with short sandy blonde hair.
He was last seen without a shirt, but was wearing blue jean shorts and white and blue tennis shoes.
If you have any information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP.
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| | 3/14/2012 - Counterfeit $100 Bills | | The Terre Haute Police Department needs your help identifying two suspects passing counterfeit $100 bills. Please look at the photos below and see if you can identify either of the two suspects. 1st suspect is a small framed black female wearing a light colored sweatshirt and light blue stocking cap. The 2nd suspect is a black female with short hair wearing a form fitting black coat.
If you have any information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP
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| | 2/26/2012 - Can you I.D. This Man? | | "On February 26, 2012, at about 2pm, a cabin located along the Wabash River in southwestern Sullivan County was vandalized and broken into. A surveillance camera on the property captured over 60 photos of the suspect breaking into the cabin. Nothing was reported stolen. According to the Knox County Sheriff`s Department, there were several other reported break-ins in the immediate area that occurred in the same time frame. The suspect involved is wanted for questioning regarding the breaking and entering and vandalism to this property, as well as the other reported burglaries."
See Photos Below.
If you have any information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers at 812-238-STOP
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