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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
A four-car accident happened on Sunday, June 9 at Highway 56 on the bypass in Salem.
Four cars were turning left according to Salem’s Assist Police Chief Web.
Vehicle #1, driven by Joshua Bobo, 45, of Salem driving a 2005 Chevy Avalanche, stated that his vehicle had a mechanical issue and could not stop. This incident started a chain reaction.
Bobo's car hit vehicle #2, a 2019 Cadillac driven by Erma Browning, 65, with passenger Ronnie Browning, 65, both of Pekin. Bobo and the Browning’s were transported to University Hospital in Louisville by two Stat Flight helicopters that landed on highway 56.
Vehicle #2 hit vehicle #3, driven by Ashleigh McNew, 29, of Pekin. She was driving a 2014 Explorer. This vehicle hit a Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Melissa Creps, 23, of Bloomington. McNew and Creps didn’t require emergency treatment.
The called was received at 12:53 p.m. The highway was tied up until 2:20 p.m.
After hitting the Browning’s car, Bobo's car continued and hit an embankment on the west side of the bypass.
The Salem Police Department was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff's Department and the Salem Fire Department.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
On Monday, June 10, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Officer James McAfee of the Salem Police Department responded to a reported theft at a residence on Mitchell Street. The homeowner reported that someone had unlawfully entered her shed on the night of June 8 and stole multiple tools.
Through thorough investigation techniques and interviews, McAfee identified a potential suspect. With assistance from other Salem Police officers, McAfee apprehended the suspect and transported him to the Washington County Detention Center.
Seth Lake was booked into the Washington County Detention Center for the following charges:
- Burglary, Level 5 Felony
- Theft > $750, Level 6 Felony
- Criminal Trespass, Class A Misdemeanor
No photograph available.
Please remember, all subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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