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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
ISP probes deadly 41-mile chase: Starting agency quit pursuit but was present at crash scene
As Indiana State Police continue their investigation into the 41-mile police chase that ended with one man dead, investigators say the agency that started the pursuit abandoned it, but "happened to drive up on the aftermath." The multi-county pursuit started in New Castle before ending in a three-vehicle crash on the east side of Indianapolis. Dewuan L. Hampton, 33, was identified by the Marion County Coroner's Office as the deceased, with his cause and manner of death being "motor vehicle accident/police pursuit." He was a passenger in the fleeing Dodge Durango. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Washington Street and Miffhoefer Road when the driver crashed the Durango crashed into a Ford Mustang and a Mercedes. Hampton was ejected from the Dodge and died at the scene. Subsequent investigation showed the Durango was stolen, police said. Its driver was later arrested on charges including resisting law enforcement, causing death and auto theft. Previous coverage: Coroner identifies man killed on East Washington in deadly police pursuit that went 41 miles The pursuit was initiated by Henry County Sheriff John Sproles after he saw the Durango's operater driving recklessly and erratically. He pursued the vehicle onto I-70 westbound toward Indianapolis. State troopers attempted to deploy stop sticks on I-70 west of Greenfield, but were unsuccessful. At that point, Sproles called for his deputies to abandon the pursuit. An Indiana State trooper, who had joined the pursuit on I-70, continued chasing the vehicle as it exited onto Post Road. As the Durango went south on Mitthoefer from 16th Street the trooper abandoned the chase, police said. The trooper turned off his lights and did a U-turn going the opposite direction of the Durango. A Henry County deputy, at the direction of Sproles, had stayed in the area to offer support to troopers. State police said the deputy was not in sight of the trooper or the suspect vehicle and was merely in the area. After the trooper terminated the pursuit, the Henry County deputy drove up on the crash and called for Indianapolis Fire and EMS. No officers witnessed the crash, according to investigators. It was determined that the speed of the Durango when it struck the Ford Mustang in the intersection of Washington and Mitthoefer was 89 mph. There was no indication of brakes being applied by the driver of the Durango. After the first impact, the Durango began rolling several times, striking the front of a white Mercedes and continuing to roll and slide more than 100 yards before stopping. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: ISP: Agency dropped out of 41-mile chase but was at scene where man died
Indianapolis Star
21-04-2025
- Indianapolis Star
ISP probes deadly 41-mile chase: Starting agency quit pursuit but was present at crash scene
Show Caption As Indiana State Police continue their investigation into the 41-mile police chase that ended with one man dead, investigators say the agency that started the pursuit abandoned it, but "happened to drive up on the aftermath." The multi-county pursuit started in New Castle before ending in a three-vehicle crash on the east side of Indianapolis. Dewuan L. Hampton, 33, was identified by the Marion County Coroner's Office as the deceased, with his cause and manner of death being "motor vehicle accident/police pursuit." He was a passenger in the fleeing Dodge Durango. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Washington Street and Miffhoefer Road when the driver crashed the Durango crashed into a Ford Mustang and a Mercedes. Hampton was ejected from the Dodge and died at the scene. Subsequent investigation showed the Durango was stolen, police said. Its driver was later arrested on charges including resisting law enforcement, causing death and auto theft. Map of deadly police pursuit between Henry County and Indianapolis Henry County Sheriff John Sproles abandoned pursuit The pursuit was initiated by Henry County Sheriff John Sproles after he saw the Durango's operater driving recklessly and erratically. He pursued the vehicle onto I-70 westbound toward Indianapolis. State troopers attempted to deploy stop sticks on I-70 west of Greenfield, but were unsuccessful. At that point, Sproles called for his deputies to abandon the pursuit. An Indiana State trooper, who had joined the pursuit on I-70, continued chasing the vehicle as it exited onto Post Road. As the Durango went south on Mitthoefer from 16th Street the trooper abandoned the chase, police said. The trooper turned off his lights and did a U-turn going the opposite direction of the Durango. A Henry County deputy, at the direction of Sproles, had stayed in the area to offer support to troopers. State police said the deputy was not in sight of the trooper or the suspect vehicle and was merely in the area. After the trooper terminated the pursuit, the Henry County deputy drove up on the crash and called for Indianapolis Fire and EMS. No officers witnessed the crash, according to investigators. It was determined that the speed of the Durango when it struck the Ford Mustang in the intersection of Washington and Mitthoefer was 89 mph. There was no indication of brakes being applied by the driver of the Durango. After the first impact, the Durango began rolling several times, striking the front of a white Mercedes and continuing to roll and slide more than 100 yards before stopping. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Whitewater rafting business in Hartford reopening after Helene damage
HARTFORD, Tenn. (WATE) — Six months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee, rebuild efforts continue. Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater Rafting in Hartford sustaining thousands of dollars worth of damage due to the flooding. 'We were damaged in the parking lot and then our buses also took a hit, but in the meantime, we fully rebuilt; we've replaced the buses,' said Bri Sproles with River Rat Tubing and Whitewater Rafting. 'Feels like it was yesterday' Newport businesses look back at Helene damage six months later 'As far as recovery goes pretty much as soon as this road was traversable, basically day one, we had contractors lined up,' Sproles said. 'Basically it was all hands on deck, full recovery scale. We benefited from the fact we were one of the quickest to recover from it, honestly just based on response times.' Sproles credits the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency with facilitating clean up efforts in the Pigeon River and the North Carolina Department of Transportation with building a new access ramp. Parts of Cataloochee Valley in the Smokies reopening after Helene 'They actually built a new ramp for us on the upper mile of this route so that we could all access it and continue rafting until the original ramp with the Waterville Road that goes up to it is fully recovered,' Sproles said. One of the biggest challenges the rafting business is currently facing is Hartford Road. The road sustaining damage from Helene, as parts of it has washed away while other parts have potholes. 'It's drivable, but we anticipate that this entire road is going to be rebuilt very soon and that it will be completed by Memorial Day,' Sproles said. The rafting community is crucial to the local economy. 'We also employ over 300 people during the summer, the whole rafting community does so having the rafting community fully recover that absolutely pivotal and essential for local residents here,' Sproles said. Rafting season in Cocke County brings chance to kickstart economy after Helene After months of hard work, the business is open and excited for it 30th season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
4 Ohio Girl Scouts councils release ‘State of the Girl' study
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The 2025 Ohio: State of the Girl report has been released. The comprehensive report is a collaborative effort authored by multiple members of Ohio's Girl Scouts of the USA councils. It features data surveyed from Girl Scouts of all ages throughout the state. Namely, Ohio's four councils: Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. This year's report starts with a simple question: 'Are Ohio's girls okay?' The data shows that girls in Ohio are facing a complex range of struggles, everything from bullying to dating violence. Mental health issues are prevalent. Over 56% of the high school girls surveyed reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2021. 15% reported attempting suicide. (Four times higher than the rate of male peers.) 31% said they had difficulty accessing mental health services. 8% said they were unable to receive any mental health care. The report suggests that girls experience cyberbullying at significantly higher rates than boys. 51% of middle school girls and 28% of high school girls reported they were cyberbullied in 2021. The research also suggests an alarming rise in older girls experiencing sexual dating violence. 18% of the high school girls surveyed in 2021 reported they experienced sexual dating violence. Centerville to host presentation on sextortion and dating violence Over a quarter of the girls (27%) reported chronic absenteeism. There was also an indication of lowered interest in STEM fields. The report highlighted a need for early and consistent exposure to STEM programs as girls often experience a declining interest in science around age 11. Participation in organized activities, like Girl Scouts, helps girls develop confidence, resilience and leadership skills. Programs such as these can influence girls' moral, civic and developmental growth. What is National Girl Scouts Day? Aimée Sproles, president & CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, spoke on the positivity the program brings. 'We know that girls' capacity to thrive increases when they have safe spaces to grow emotionally and physically, when they are surrounded by supportive adults, when they are introduced to new experiences that help them develop new skills, and when they stay physically active and socially connected,' said Sproles. 'Girl Scouts certainly plays an important part in girls' lives, but the data shows everyone has a role to play in supporting Ohio's girls.' The report indicated that being a supportive member of a girl's life can help her build self-confidence and resilience. Providing early, consistent encouragement and promoting an interest in education, including STEM careers is helpful as well. Help show the signs of interpersonal aggression like cyberbullying and dating violence. Teach prevention techniques and support her. Provide resources on mental wellness. If needed, encourage seeing mental health services. President of Buckeye Engineering Women in Executive Leadership (BEWEL) Nancy Dawes is a long-time Girl Scout volunteer and Co-Chair of 'Ohio: State of the Girl Report.' She spoke a bit about the study and its results. 'I was generally aware that there was an issue with girls' mental health, but the reality of the hard-hitting numbers appalled me, perhaps because I'm an engineer and, to me, data speaks,' said Dawes. 'Girls and women are asked to step up and be strong and courageous. Yes, as adults we need to help them do that. But we need the ecosystem around them as policymakers, schools, youth organizations, to courageously step up and proactively address these issues.' To view the full 24-page report, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
07-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions to interview longtime NFL RB Darren Sproles for coaching position
The Lions are expected to interview former NFL running back Darren Sproles for a spot on their coaching staff, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports and 247 Sports. The #Lions are expected to interview ex-NFL star running back Darren Sproles for a role on their staff, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports. Sproles, who is getting into coaching, has been a popular name this cycle. Has garnered interest for both college and NFL RB coach jobs.… — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 6, 2025 Sproles is finishing up his fifth season as a consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles, the team he spent six seasons with, including winning Super Bowl 52. Sproles can win a second ring with the Eagles, this time as a staff member. Sproles also played for the San Diego Chargers (2005-2010) and New Orleans Saints (2011-2013). This would be the first coaching position for Sproles. His experience and expertise would be quite valuable for the dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.
