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Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Man planned sex acts with girl, told her he's ‘built like Spongebob,' PA cops say
An Indiana man is accused of trying to meet a runaway teen for sex acts, but it really was police waiting for him, officials say. James Raber of Arlington is facing charges of attempted child molestation and child solicitation, Randolph County court records show. Raber is 63 years old, WXIN reported. Over the course of several weeks, Raber sent sexually explicit messages through Facebook Messenger to a 13-year-old girl named Steph — but Steph was actually a fake profile used by a detective with the Randolph County Sheriff's Department, according to a probable cause statement filed May 30. In the highly graphic messages, Raber repeatedly told Steph about sex acts he wanted to do with her, according to the statement. 'How's my sexy girl this morning?' Raber asked in a May 14 message, the statement said. The detective responded about 12 hours later as Steph, saying she had run away from home and was 'hiding' at a male friend's home. Raber 'constantly' asked her if she was having sex with the friend, said that he was jealous and that she should stay with him instead, and could stay with him 'long term' if she wanted, the statement read. He asked her if she would meet with him in person, documents read. She agreed and they made plans to meet at a Village Pantry convenience store in Farmland, at which point they would leave together and get a hotel, the detective said. On May 29, the day of the meeting, Raber described himself to Steph, documents read. 'Now l'm a very big tall guy, 6'4' 295lbs, I'm built like SpongeBob,' he said, according to documents. 'So if you ever had a fantasy about … SpongeBob, that's me'. Raber stopped at a nearby bar and had a beer, then parked at the Village Pantry, the statement read. Police pulled in right after and arrested him, according to the detective. He was booked into the Randolph County Jail, records show. Randolph County is a roughly 80-mile drive northeast from Indianapolis.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Sheriff's deputy released from hospital after being shot in head during traffic stop
A sheriff's deputy in Indiana has been released from the hospital months after being shot in the line of duty. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Orange County deputy Zac Andry was shot in the head during a traffic stop in January, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Department. TRENDING STORIES: 2 injured after stabbing in area neighborhood; Suspect arrested Over 800 volunteers cleaning up trash along Darke Co. roadways; Drivers asked to be cautious Walmart employee kills 2 co-workers, injures another in after-hours shooting He was released from Frazier Rehab Institute after three months of 'intensive recovery' on April 9. 'Today means the absolute world. We wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for his surgeons who literally saved his life,' Andry's wife, Darian, said in a UofL Health article. In a video shared by the Orange County Sheriff's Department, several law enforcement officers lined the road and welcomed Andry home. The shooting occurred on Jan. 3 on US Highway 150 and State Road 56, according to a spokesperson with the Indiana State Police. Austin Schepers, 33, shot Andry multiple times, including in the head, while talking to him. TV stations WLKY and WXIN report that Schepers met up with James Adams, 37, in New Albany after the shooting. Adams is accused of helping Schepers get to Louisville, Kentucky. He was later arrested and charged with assisting a criminal and false informing, both stations report. Schepers was shot and killed by Louisville police on Jan. 5 after a 'confrontation,' according to WLKY and WHSA. Victoria Howard, 35, is also facing charges in this shooting. WLKY and WHAS report that Howard was charged with assisting a criminal and false informing after she allegedly called a Lyft for Schepers after knowing he shot an officer. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Firefighter dies while ‘answering call of duty' in Indiana
An Indiana fire department is in mourning after a firefighter died in the line of duty on Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ridgeville Volunteer Firefighter Don 'Hev' Caylor died early Sunday morning while 'answering the call of duty,' the Randolph County Sheriff's Department wrote on social media. TRENDING STORIES: 'Inferno of fire and smoke;' witnesses jump into action after plane heading to Springfield crashes Elderly couple surprised by timeshare bill over $50K Did you see smoke while driving on I-75? The Randolph County Coroner's Office told Indianapolis TV stations Fox 59 and CBS 4 that Caylor died at the Ridgeville Fire Station. They indicated that his fellow firefighters found him lying on the floor at the station. The Randolph County Sheriff's Office posted a tribute on its Facebook page. 'Hev dedicated his life to serving the Ridgeville community with unwavering courage, compassion, and a relentless commitment to helping others. His selflessness and bravery touched countless lives, and his presence brought light and strength to everyone around him. 'We extend our deepest condolences to Hev's family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this incredibly difficult time. May we honor his memory by continuing to serve with the same passion and dedication he exemplified every day.' The Muncie City Fire Department said on social media that Caylor was more than just a firefighter. 'He was a brother to us all in the fire service. His dedication, courage, and commitment to serving the community will always be remembered,' the department said. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to Hev's family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside him. Together, we honor his legacy and support one another during this difficult time.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
