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Teen pleads guilty to vehicle theft (06/26/08)
The 17-year-old driver involved in a vehicle theft and a high-speed pursuit Tuesday morning pled guilty in Clay Circuit Court Thursday. Clay County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Kim Jackson told The Brazil Times Zachariah Jones' appearance in court was unusual and surprising...

Juveniles arrested following pursuit (06/24/08)
Officials with the Brazil City Police Department arrested a teenager and detained another early Tuesday morning following a high-speed pursuit. According to a press release provided by BCPD, Patrolman Jeremy Mace attempted a traffic stop on a silver Pontiac Grand Prix at approximately 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, but the driver of the vehicle did not stop...

Woman arrested on several charges (06/30/08)
A Brazil woman was arrested for several drug-related charges and maintaining a common nuisance over the weekend. On June 18, members of the Clay County Sheriff's Department obtained a search warrant for a rural Brazil residence once occupied and recently vacated by Virginia M. Myrtle, 23...

Victim of car theft speaks out (06/29/08)
A Brazil resident became a victim of car theft at an unfortunate time. With her daughter ill in Texas, Pam Buck was in a hurry to leave the morning of June 17. "I was shocked. It took me a few seconds to realize what happened," Buck told The Brazil Times about the theft of her blue Mercury Cougar that was parked next to her backdoor. "Then I became sick and almost fell to the ground crying. No words can really explain what I felt at that moment."...

Area man arrested for sexual misconduct (06/23/08)
A Clay City man was arrested and incarcerated at the Sullivan County Jail for alleged sexual misconduct Sunday. According to information provided by the Indiana State Police, Larry L. Newton, 40, Clay City, Ind., has been charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a Class B felony and is being held in jail on a $30,000 with 10 percent acceptable...

Carnival setup begins, to open Friday at 5 p.m. (06/25/08)
The Brazil Rotary Fourth of July Celebration is only a few days away and preparation has already begun. Burton Brothers Amusements, based out of Shirley, Ind., began setting up rides and concession stands Tuesday and will be open to the public Friday at 5 p.m...

Potential abductor on the loose (07/01/08)
HARMONY, Ind. -- Law enforcement officials urge parents to keep a watchful eye on their children after an alleged attempted abduction Tuesday afternoon. "Parents should always use caution if they have children playing outside, but we're asking them to take extra care right now," Deputy James Switzer told The Brazil Times...

Mixed bag of entertainment set for Fourth of July Celebration (06/25/08)
The Brazil Rotary Fourth of July Celebration will kick off Saturday and several Clay County organizations will take part. On Saturday, area bands Triggerhead and Country Thunder will perform at 6 and 9 p.m. respectively, while the Brazil Concert Band is scheduled for an 8 p.m. performance Sunday...

Domestic dispute leads to arrest (06/30/08)
A Staunton man was arrested on several charges involved in an alleged domestic dispute Sunday night. According to officials at the Clay County Sheriff's Department, officers responded to a report of a verbal argument at an unidentified residence in the Staunton area Sunday evening. During the investigation, Deputy Jonathan Chadd and Sgt. Jason Frazier discovered Amos J. Hellman was allegedly involved in a violent incident with an unidentified victim...