8/17-Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck, pulling a trailer with no working lights. When Deputies made contact with the driver, Robert Jones (59) of Marshall, In they immediately observed Robert displaying multiple signs of impairment. While Deputies were conducting a DUI Investigation, Robert was offered a Chemical Blood Test and refused the test. Deputies learned that Robert had a prior unrelated conviction for DUI and took him into custody for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior (Level 6 Felony). Deputies conducted a search of Robert's vehicle and located methamphetamine and methamphetamine paraphernalia. Robert was transported to the Parke County Jail on additional charges of Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and Possession of Paraphernalia with a Prior Unrelated Conviction (A Misdemeanor). Robert is currently  being held in the Parke County Jail on a $10,000 bond no 10%. Deputies were assisted by Rockville Police Department. 

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​8/17-Deputies were dispatched to an address on Jessie Court for a Four Wheeler theft complaint. The victim reported that sometime in the early morning hours of 8/16, an unknown suspect(s) entered his property and stole his 2001 Yamaha Blaster 200. This case in still under investigation and anyone with any information is urged to contact the Parke County Sheriff's Department. 

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8/17-Parke County Sheriff's Office along with Parke County EMS and Bellmore First Responders, were dispatched to S. State Rd 59 near Carbon for a report of a crash involving one vehicle and a downed tree, with driver injuries. Bellmore First Responders removed the tree from the highway, and the driver was treated on scene for minor injuries. 

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8/16-Parke County Sheriff's Deputies took a vehicle theft report. This is an ongoing investigation. 

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8/15-Parke County Sheriff's Deputy arrested Michaeil S. Altman (55) of Terre Haute, In on an outstanding arrest warrant for driving while suspended-prior. He was booked into the Parke County Jail on a $5,000 bond with 10%.

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8/13-Parke County Deputies investigated an accident that damaged several feet of fence on CR 400 E. During the investigation a suspect  and vehicle were identified. At approximately 8:48 pm the suspects vehicle was located by Rockville Police and the suspect, Doug R. Pharr II (44) was arrested for OWI Refusal. He was also charged for Leaving the scene of a Property Damage accident as a result of the investigation earlier in the day. He is being held on $8.000 No 10% bond for OWI and $3,000 No 10% for Leaving the scene of a Property Damage Accident. 

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