Media Release
News Release
January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012: The Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office announces that Damien Armstead, was convicted on his guilty plea to Robbery, a Class B felony, and sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction for six years.
The crime occurred on May 2, 2011 when Armstead asked his victim to accompany him to Newburgh, Indiana. Once in Newburgh, Armstead pulled out a semi-automatic handgun, pointed it at the victim and demanded everything the victim had. The victim handed over $3,500.00, and 2 cellular telephones.
The case was investigated by Assistant Chief Darrel Healy of the Newburgh Police Department with assistance from the Evansville Police Department. Armstead was arrested on May 8, 2011, and remained in the custody of the Warrick County Sheriff until sentencing. The police recovered over $2,000.00 from Armstead at the time of the arrest.
First Deputy Prosecutor Daniel Miller represented the State of Indiana.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Jacob Krantz
Prosecuting Attorney
Press Release
November 30, 2011
Boonville, Indiana, November 30, 2011—The Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office announces that on November 29, 2011, Mark S. Birge entered a guilty plea in two (2) separate cases to Child Molesting. The Defendant is represented by Mark Phillips.
The State filed charges against Mark Birge on June 29, 2010 and September 29, 2010 after investigations were conducted by the Boonville Police Department. Two children had disclosed the molesting during interviews conducted at Holly’s House.
Trial Deputy Jennifer Greer is assigned the case. Prosecutor JoAnn Krantz commends Deputy Greer for her work on the cases.
The range of sentencing for the C Felonies is 4-16 years at the Indiana Department of Correction. The Defendant is set for Sentencing on January 12, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. before the Honorable Judge Robert R. Aylsworth.
Contact:
JoAnn Jacob Krantz, Prosecuting Attorney
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the
Second Judicial Circuit of Indiana
One County Square, Suite 180
Boonville, Indiana 47601
Telephone: (812)897-6199
Fax: (812)897-6198
Email: criminaldivision@warrickprosecutor.org
News Release
October 21, 2011
Warrick County Prosecutor JoAnn Jacob Krantz is pleased to announce that First Deputy Prosecutor Daniel Miller was selected to attend and has completed the Computer Forensics for Prosecutors course at the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Hoover, Alabama on October 17-21, 2011.
This five-day course provides hands-on experience with computer and networking technology to allow prosecutors to obtain knowledge and insight into handling criminal cases involving digital evidence.
The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) was established in 2007 through a partnership initiative between the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Secret Service, the Alabama District Attorneys Association, the State of Alabama, and the city of Hoover.
All travel, lodging, and per diem expenses are paid by the Department of Homeland Security and courses are provided at no costs to attendees. Upon completion of training, attendees are issued all computer equipment, hardware, software, manuals, and tools necessary to conduct electronic crimes investigations and forensic examinations.
The Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office acknowledges the challenges of prosecuting cyber predators who search and find child victims and the cyber criminals who use the Internet to steal identities and threaten our finances. Therefore, it is imperative to address the changes in technology by committing deputy prosecutors to such training.
WARRICK COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER
ONE COUNTY SQUARE, STE. 180• BOONVILLE, IN • 47601
PHONE: (812)897-6199 • FAX: (812)897-6198
E-Mail: criminaldivision@warrickprosecutor.org
childsupport@warrickprosecutor.org
News Release
October 21, 2011
Warrick County Prosecutor JoAnn Jacob Krantz, Deputy Prosecutor Jed W. Hutson, Child Support Caseworkers Cyndi Patton and Shawna Clodfelter attended on October 13-14, 2011 “Indiana County Best Practices Mini-Conference South” presented by the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and the Indiana Child Support Alliance. Topics included: Family Centered Child Support Services: How counties can assess and address non-custodial parent barriers to long term payment of support, including unemployment, lack of skills, training, felony convictions, incarceration and other barriers known to prevent long-term compliance with orders; Paternity Establishment and Support Order Establishment; Collections of Current Support and Arrears; Employment Issues: Partnering with Indiana Work One
The seminar was held at the French Lick Resort. Warrick County participated with the financial support of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney’s Council and the Warrick County IV-D Incentive Fund.
The Warrick County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to vigorous child support enforcement, a continuous emphasis on program outcomes and efficiency and to encourage non-custodial parents to take responsibility for their children.
WARRICK COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER
ONE COUNTY SQUARE, STE. 180• BOONVILLE, IN • 47601
PHONE: (812)897-6199 • FAX: (812)897-6198
E-Mail: criminaldivision@warrickprosecutor.org
childsupport@warrickprosecutor.org
News Release
September 27, 2011
Effective September 22, 2011, the State of Indiana is now providing an online credit card payment option for child support payments. Non-custodial parents (NCPs) can now pay child support payments 24 hours/7 days a week via the internet. Both debit and credit cards are accepted. The link to the state credit card payment site can be found on the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) website. NCPs will be required to pay a convenience fee of 2.25% for each child support payment made through this new site.
The link to the Indiana Department of Child Services website:
http://www.in.gov/dcs/support
WARRICK COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER
ONE COUNTY SQUARE, STE. 180• BOONVILLE, IN • 47601
PHONE: (812)897-6199 • FAX: (812)897-6198
E-Mail: criminaldivision@warrickprosecutor.org
childsupport@warrickprosecutor.
