Scott County – Friday, June 7, 2024: Indiana State Police (ISP) Troopers arrested an Austin, Indiana childcare provider Friday evening after an ISP investigation involving an injured 8-month-old child.
ISP Detective Travis Baker began the investigation on May 30th of this year when he met with the child’s mother and father at Norton’s Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Detective Baker learned the mother initially rushed the child to the Scott Memorial Hospital after finding a wound on the back of the child’s head when she picked the infant up from Lauren Salyers, who was providing childcare. During his investigation, Detective Baker also learned that 26-year-old Lauren R. Salyers provided unlicensed, private daycare from her Austin residence.
After arriving at the hospital, a medical helicopter transported the infant to Norton’s Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Norton’s pediatric doctors treated the child for a skull fracture as well as a fractured left arm.
Detective Baker continued his investigation, which included interviews with Lauren Salyer and others who had contact with the child in the preceding hours. At the conclusion of his investigation, Detective Baker supplied all information to the Scott County Prosecutor for review and requested an arrest warrant for Salyers.
On Friday, June 7, the Scott County Circuit court issued an arrest warrant for Lauren R. Salyers for one count of Battery, and one count of Neglect of a Dependent. Each charge is a level 3 felony.
Saylers was arrested by troopers at her Austin residence on Friday afternoon and transported to the Scott County Jail without incident.
“All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”
Holly Lawson states, “Right now our biggest need is bottled water. We also like Gatorade or similar drinks on hand as some of our friends have been dehydrated recently.”
They also have an Amazon wish list where a list of needs are displayed. The items purchased through Amazon are shipped directly to the church. Anything purchased locally can be shipped to the church also. That link is: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KUBIVHP80OUX
This list includes paper items and food.
Organizers also serve a meal and are looking for more volunteers and meals.
On Facebook, search for Washington County Warming Station. Also, you can contact Holly Lawson or Cynthia Bowsman.
By Abigail Shields, Website Editor
On Friday, June 7, at approximately 1:28 p.m. deputies and emergency personel responded to the area between Highway 60 and IN 335 where a Toyota Sienna ran off the roadway, striking a telephone pole. There were no injuries.
Deputy Abby Powers was at the scene assisted by members of the Salem Fire Department.
Highway 60 closed shortly after the accident.
Salem Fire Department Captain Max Gamble reported that local efforts to support the WHAS Crusade For Children on Saturday, June 1, resulted in $8,452.04 of funds raised. Local firefighters were out in force collecting in monetary donations in buckets and boots. Money donated by Washington County residents at local roadblocks comes back to the community in the form of grants.
The grand total of money raised from all communities during the 71st WHAS Crusade for Children was $5,700,525.71.
Sheriff Brent Miller in congratulates Lucas Gray on his recent promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.
Gray has been proudly serving and protecting the citizens of Washington County for more than eight years.
Congratulations Lucas Gray, and thank you for your dedication to our communities and your commitment to the sheriffs department.
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