Morning News: Friday February 24th 2023

Posey County Radio News and Sports

News:

A welfare check leads to a drug arrest of a Mt. Vernon couple. Lacole Mosley and Daryl Moman have been arrested for a long list of drug charges as well as six counts of Neglect of a Dependent/Child. On Tuesday, Mount Vernon officers were dispatched to a welfare check of two juveniles at the Mount Vernon Police Department. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the juveniles about the conditions in their home. Officers and workers with the Indiana Department of Child Services, conducted a check of the conditions at the Mount Vernon home. Upon their arrival, officers contacted the mother of the juveniles, Lacole Mosley. Upon checking the home, officers could readily smell the odor of burnt marijuana. A further search of the premises revealed suspected marijuana, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, other drug paraphernalia as well as two handguns. Based upon the investigation Mosley and Moman were arrested.

An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting that happened in Evansville back in early January. Jail records show 28-year-old William Cross was booked on charges of attempted murder and battery on Thursday afternoon. Cross was arrested in connection with a shooting that happened at some apartments on South Weinbach Avenue back on Jan. 7, according to police. Investigators say they were told that the shooter in that incident went by the alias "Blu," which is a name that Cross went by. They say he was also identified as the shooter in a lineup. Cross is being held on a $250,000 bond.

An Evansville man who said he had no remorse in the killing of another man has been sentenced. Today, Ricky Kiper Jr. was sentenced to 60 years in jail plus 15 more years for being a habitual offender. This all stemming from a murder that happened back in July of 2022 on Maggie Valley Drive. Officials say Kiper knocked on the door of a trailer and asked for 41-year-old James McClernon. When McClernon came to the door, officials say Kiper shot and killed him. He told law enforcement he had shot McClernon because he said he was a sex offender. After some testimony back in January, Kiper Jr. withdrew his not guilty plea. He agreed to do so if the state withdrew the firearm enhancement charge, which they did.

Two people are facing burglary charges after police say they stole alcohol from Bally’s Casino in downtown Evansville. Police say 18-year-old Jackson Greenfield and 20-year-old Tanner Lamb were seen on surveillance going into an off-limits area. They say plenty of images of the suspects were caught because their time in front of the cameras included them making obscene gestures. Police say the two went into the kitchen at Cavanaugh’s and then into the restaurant. They say they stole several bottles of alcohol from the bar and then ran out. Officers say the suspects drove off, but their license plate was captured. Police say the two were stopped at Illinois and Bell, and the alcohol bottles were found. They say both Greenfield and Lamb admitted to taking them.

Sports:

- Mt. Vernon Boys Basketball (9-15) lost their final game of the regular season at South Spencer, 79-40. The Wildcats will play Boonville on Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the first round of sectionals at Boonville High School. 

- North Posey Boys Basketball (12-10) fell at Gibson Southern last night, 53-46. The Vikings will take on South Spencer on Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the first round of sectionals at Tell City High School. 

- USI Women's Basketball (11-17, 5-12) got beat at home against Tennessee Tech, 78-57. Vanessa Shafford had 21 points and 11 rebounds. The loss eliminates USI Women's Basketball from the OVC Tournament. 

- USI Men's Basketball (15-15, 8-9) lost a close one at home against Tennessee Tech, 82-79. Isaiah Swope poured in 26 points for USI. 

- Evansville Women's Basketball (11-15, 6-11) got tripped up at Missouri State, 63-51. 

- From other Men's College Baketball last night...Illinois (19-9) topped Northwestern, 66-62. WKU (15-13) won at home against Louisiana Tech, 76-66. 

- The Indiana Pacers lost in a thriller at home against the Boston Celtics in OT, 142-138. Myles Turner had 40 points in the loss for the Pacers.