Latest News

Benefit and Fun Run Supporting Sarah (Gatwood) Bruner Planned for May 2nd Adult Mental Health First Aid Class Offered by Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Pike County Teacher Placed on Leave Amid State Police Investigation Annual May Pilgrimages Return to Monte Cassino Shrine in St. Meinrad “Cruisin for Cora” Benefit Ride Set for May 30 in Huntingburg

In the early hours of September 16, 2024, the Jasper Police Department responded to multiple 911 open-line calls from a residence at 214 E 15th Street. Officers arrived at the location and identified Brittney Wells, 30, and David Leidgen, 38, as the individuals involved.

Leidgen was detained for misuse of 911 services. A search of the residence uncovered illegal substances, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm. Leidgen faces several charges, including possession of narcotic drugs, controlled substances, hypodermic syringes, anabolic steroids, synthetic urine, marijuana, and paraphernalia. Wells was charged with neglect of a dependent and possession of a controlled substance.

Both were lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.