Parke County Sheriff's Office

12/9-Parke County Sheriff's Office is investigating a battery report that occurred in the county. 

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12/9-Parke County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on SR 163. It was determined that the driver Michael G. Parke's drivers license was suspended with prior convictions. Parke was arrested and transported to the Parke County Jail with bond set at $5000 no 10%. Clinton City Police Department assisted. 

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12/6-Parke County Deputies along with Lyford First Responders, Parke County EMS and Clinton Police Department, responded to a report of a 3 vehicle crash with reported injuries on US HWY 41, just north of US HWY 41 and SR 163 intersection. Emergency personnel arrived and began sorting out the details and providing aid. One individual was treated on scene and taken to Union Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and complaint of paid to the head and neck. Emergency personnel controlled traffic and worked quickly to assess damage and reopen both lanes of travel without furth incident. 

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12/5-Parke County Deputies were called to a residence in southeast Parke County for a reported theft. It was found that multiple items were stolen from the property. Investigation is ongoing into the matter.

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12/4-Parke County Deputies went to a residence in Bloomingdale for a warrant service. Deputies located Bradley Collier (43) of Bloomingdale and took him into custody on a Failure to Appear arrest warrant out of Parke County Circuit Court. Bradley was transported to the Parke County Jail and given a $3000 bond with 10% allowed. 

 

12/2-Parke County Deputies investigated a report of battery that had occurred prior to reported date. Investigation is complete and all information will be forwarded to the Parke County Prosecutors Office for review. 

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12/1-Deputies arrested Chad Smith on a Parke County Warrant for Level 6 Felony Invasion of Privacy. The arrest was the result of an investigation that began on 11/25/2025. Chad is held in the Parke County Jail on $10,000 bond. 

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11/29, Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in Rockville. During the search of the residence Deputies located Methamphetamine, Syringes, and Paraphernalia. Deputies also located and arrested Robert Csernelabics (29) of Dana, In for a felony Probation Violation warrant out of Parke County Circuit Court. Deputies arrested Melissa Spivey (49) of Rockville for Possession of Methamphetamine Level 6 Felony, Unlawful Possession of a Syringe Level 6 Felony, Possession of Paraphernalia Misdemeanor, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance Level 6 Felony. Melissa was also served a felony arrest warrant out of Parke County for Dealing a Controlled Substance. Melissa and Robert were transported to the Parke County Jail and released to jail staff. Deputies were assisted by Rockville Police Department and Marshall Town Marshall's Office. 

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11/28-Deputies were dispatched to Coxville Road near US 41 for a report of a blue passenger car that had ran off the roadway into some trees. When a deputy arrived in the area of Coxville Road and Riverton Parke High School, a blue passenger car fled the area at a high rate of speed, traveling eastbound on Coxville Road. The deputy began pursuing the vehicle, reaching speeds of 85mph. The deputy observed the vehicle almost lose control multiple time. As the vehicle came to the intersection of Coxville Road and 700 S, the deputy observed it turn south on to 700 S and began sliding on gravel. The vehicle continued on south 700 S and as it came around a sharp curve, ran off the roadway into a yard. The driver, Hayden Martin (21) of Terre Haute was taken into custody. Hayden displayed multiple signs of impairment and was taken to UHC Clinton for a chemical blood test. The results of the chemical blood test are pending at this time. Hayden was transported to the Parke County Jail and booked in on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement Using a Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident. More charges may be filed at a later date. 

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11/27-Parke County Deputies responded to 2728 Goff St, Mecca in reference to a domestic disturbance. Deputies arrived and several family members of this residence were arguing and being disorderly. Two family members were detained but eventually released as charges will be filed with the Parke County Prosecutor's Office for disorderly conduct and intimidation. During this time the original called identified as Michael S. Fellows Sr. of Mecca had eluded Deputies, although advised to remain on scene, during the the deputies investigation. Fellows was later located about a block away after calling 911 again. After being spotted by Deputies, Fellows began to run and a short foot pursuit ensued. Deputies shortly after, located Fellows on a neighboring property hiding underneath a pick-up truck. Fellows was taken into custody and transported to the Parke County Jail with a $5000 bond (cash only). Fellows faces preliminary charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, resisting law enforcement, trespassing and misuse of 911.