Billy Horvath

Ever wonder what happens when you get a DUI in Indiana? Well, getting a cab ride home could save you a lot in the long run!

When someone drives under the influence, there is always the risk of causing serious injury or killing innocent people. Drunk driving is extremely dangerous and the laws are meant to deter people from getting behind the wheel after they have had too much to drink. But what happens when you get a DUI? What type of punishment will you receive if you get a DUI, and how can you expect it to affect you financially?

The answer to that question varies, but if you get a DUI, you will likely have to participate in an alcohol abuse program, pay fines, possibly have your license suspended/revoked, or get points added to your driving record. And after all that, your auto insurance company will likely increase your monthly premium.

Depending on the situation, a misdemeanor charge usually comes with the first DUI. If you have a prior DUI conviction or a passenger under the age of 18 in the vehicle, you will likely face a Class D felony charge and possibly some time in jail.

On top of all this, you will then be faced with court costs and the issue of whether you need to hire an attorney. You could represent yourself, but it would be best to hire an attorney. An attorney may cost a bit of money, but it will be worth the extra cost to have an advocate on your side that knows the law and can help you through an unfamiliar situation.

With the economy the way it is and budgets tight, DUI laws likely won’t get lenient any time soon. Drunk driving is totally irresponsible. So, with the holidays approaching, we suggest calling a cab if you have had a little too much to drink. There’s too much to lose driving drunk! Have fun, be safe, and enjoy the holidays!

The academy will also allow teens to get to know several officers. Each day will begin with physical exercise. The students will then attend classroom training followed by practical hands on skills to reinforce the lesson of the day. Each day will conclude with a social activity with officers and students.

“The children in our community are very important to us and with the success of Teen Academy, we are excited to work with the kids again this year.” said Chief George Kehl.

The purpose of the academy is to allow teens to better understand police officers and to strengthen the relationship between the police department and the community.

Officers will teach blocks of instruction on various topics such as emergency vehicle operations, building searches, drug investigations and domestic violence. Students will have classroom instruction as well as practical “role play” training each day.

For more information or to enroll in the Teen Academy, contact Officer Kevin Sutton at the Fishers Police Department at 317-596-7421.

Officers located the men standing next to a car parked in a driveway on Raiders Boulevard.  The men admitted to police that they were looking for gas for their vehicle.  Officers located a blue Mercury Cougar parked on Raiders Boulevard.  The car was occupied by an adult female and owned by one of the suspects.

“The residents in the Bristols sub-division are actively recruiting volunteers to organize a neighborhood watch program in the neighborhood,” said Sergeant Gerry Hepp.  “This is a perfect example of how important it is for neighbors to look out for each other and report suspicious activity immediately.  This alert resident interrupted a crime in progress and stopped others from being victims.”  Hepp added.

Officers located a gas can in the Mercury Cougar.  One of the suspects was carrying a screwdriver and a pocket knife.  Officers located a second vehicle on Raiders that the men had been inside.  Nothing was taken but several items were thrown on the ground around the outside of the car.  The female was released without criminal charges.

An alert homeowner called 911 at approximately 4:00 am to report the theft.  Instead of confronting the suspect, the homeowner reported the incident, described the suspect and told the dispatcher the suspect’s exact location.  As officers arrived, Hardgraves ran north from Glass Chimney Lane but was taken into custody as he tried to climb a backyard fence.

“When neighbors look out for each other, we all benefit,” said Chief George Kehl.  “Crime prevention is a partnership with the community and we are very proud of that relationship.”  Chief Kehl added.

Officers found stolen property in Hardgraves pockets and in a bag that he dropped while running from police.  Four victims have been located and investigators would like to speak with anyone else in the area that may have been the victim of theft.

Members of the Hamilton County Metro ICAC Task Force executed the search warrant at Moody’s residence in Noblesville, Indiana. During the execution of the search warrant detectives were able to seize multiple computers. Upon previewing the computer hard drives, detectives located evidence of child pornography videos. Detectives believe these videos were downloaded from the internet.
Royce Moody was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.

Arrested: Royce D. Moody
53 years old
Noblesville, IN
Charges: Child Exploitation, IC. 35-42-4-4 (10 counts, Class D Felony)
Held: Hamilton County Jail

Preliminary information: A maroon 2002 GMC Envoy was driving southbound on I-69 in the right lane. The Envoy changed lanes from the right lane to the left lane. For unknown reasons, the Envoy suddenly veered to the right, crossed the right lane of travel and left the roadway. The Envoy traveled down the grass embankment and crossed the ditch that parallels the roadway. The Envoy turned back to the left and flipped several times coming to rest in the southbound lanes of I-69.

The driver of the Envoy was pronounced dead at the scene. The female passenger was treated at the scene by the Fishers Fire Department and transported by ambulance to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Both occupants (Husband & Wife) were wearing seatbelts when the crash occurred.

The Fishers Police Department Crash Team was called to the scene. Preliminary witness interviews indicate that the driver of the Envoy may have been driving aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.
Driver: Larry D. Cram (Deceased)
44 years old
Greenfield, Indiana
Passenger: Dorothy Cram
44 years old
Greenfield, Indiana

According to the 2006 Indiana Traffic Safety Alcohol Fact Sheet, more than 1,000 Hoosiers were killed in alcohol-related collisions on Indiana roadways from 2003-2006. During this same period, about 25,000 individuals sustained incapacitating or other injuries from alcohol-related crashes. Each year, approximately 30 percent of Indiana traffic fatalities occurred in alcohol-related collisions. Pickups, SUV’s and motorcycles appear to be over-represented in alcohol-related collisions, and thus more likely to produce fatal and non-fatal injuries.

“Drunk driving has far reaching ramifications – it does not just start and stop with the person behind the wheel driving drunk. As a former law enforcement officer, I know first hand that the result of a crash involving an impaired driver is devastating and what is even more tragic is that these crashes are clearly preventable,” said Mike Cunegin, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

“Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest” is a national impaired driving prevention campaign funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This comprehensive campaign combines high-visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through paid advertising. The goal is to counter impaired driving by reminding drivers of the costly and even fatal consequences.
For more information, please call Sergeant Steve Pickett at the Fishers Police Department – (317) 595-3300.

The Fishers Fire Department contained the fire quickly, and had final extinguishment in under 30 minutes. Fire damage was contained to the kitchen area.

No dollar loss estimate has been made at this time. The cause remains under investigation, but appears to be unintentional.
The management of the restaurant plans to reopen as soon as possible.

The fire began in a trash can behind the hotel, which burned through an adjacent window and filled the hotel and the attached restaurant, Bennigan’s, with smoke. The hotel and restaurant were evacuated.

A passerby was reported to have used a fire extinguisher on the burning trash can prior to the arrival of the fire department. Firefighters finished putting out the fire before it caused any major damage to the interior of the hotel, then spent approximately an hour using fans to remove smoke from the building.

No dollar loss estimate was made, and no cause of the fire has been released.

Some of guests were relocated to neighboring hotels, and Bennigan’s remained closed for the night.

The store manager reported that two men entered the store. One of the men displayed a handgun and ordered everyone in the store to lie on the floor. The man demanded money from the cash register. The manager gave the suspect an undetermined amount of cash from the cash register. The suspects ran north from the store into a residential neighborhood. The suspects were last seen driving away from Wickland Court in the Lantern Pines sub-division.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fishers Police Department. The investigation is ongoing.

Suspect #1:
Black Male
6’2” tall
180 pounds
Dark Hooded Sweatshirt
blue jeans
Nike tennis shoes
Suspect #2
Black Male
5’10” tall
180 pounds
Brown Jacket
blue jeans

Vehicle: Dark Green or Brown
Older model Jeep (possibly a Cherokee)
In God We Trust, Indiana License Plate

Fishers Police Department
595-3300 or 773-1282