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Post by cambygsp on Aug 4, 2005 5:29:14 GMT -5
www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050804/NEWS01/508040444/1006/NEWS01August 4, 2005 At least 10 men arrested in state forest sex sting Indiana Department of Natural Resources conservation officers arrested at least 10 men Wednesday in a sting operation aimed at ending the use of state recreational areas for sexual liaisons. The men were arrested on misdemeanor charges ranging from battery to indecent exposure at Morgan-Monroe State Forest, the Driftwood Fish and Wildlife Area, Mississinewa Reservoir and Falls of the Ohio State Park. DNR Director Kyle Hupfer said he had received many complaints from residents and park employees about men engaged in sexual activity in restrooms, wooded areas and near ponds and creeks. Similar operations have been conducted in the past, but the previous administration never publicized them, Hupfer said. "From here on out, our priority is to get rid of deviant and illegal sexual activity from DNR property," he said. "We believe the public has a right to know what is going on," he added, saying the problem is more prevalent at remote wildlife and fishing areas than in well-used state parks. Prosecutors in each county will handle the cases, said Rob Carter, DNR law enforcement director. Hupfer said that to help deter the sexual activity, the names of those arrested would be made public once charges are filed
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 4, 2005 9:25:18 GMT -5
I hope they come down here next , there's a bunch of "slack jaws" that frequent a certain stretch of the HNF down by Carefree . They park in the lane of a former scalehouse and walk hand in hand into the nearby treeline for deviant jollies . It's pretty sickening what some of our fellow hunters and others have literally stumbled on out there .  |
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Post by cambygsp on Aug 4, 2005 9:41:12 GMT -5
Normaly when they start publishing the names of these sick-ooos it takes care of the problem pretty darn fast.
Kevin1,
I would drop a e-mail to the DNR law enforcement director (Rob Carter) recarter@dnr.state.in.us
I bet he would appreciate the tip!
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 4, 2005 10:49:16 GMT -5
Thanks Camby ! I believe I'll do just that , those guys need to either stay home or get a room somewhere . The first time I heard about that I checked it out for myself . That kind of stuff is rampant in Kookifornia where I used to live , you don't dare use a public restroom there unless it's a "one seater" , and even then some terd burglar will rattle the knob and ask if you "want some company" ! When I passed by the scalehouse turnoff I got flashbacks from what I saw , rows of cars with only one guy visible , and other perverts tip toeing toward the treeline .
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Post by jackc99 on Aug 4, 2005 22:15:08 GMT -5
I'm thinking that T.I.P. may turn into Turn In a Pervert.
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 5, 2005 16:19:14 GMT -5
I'm thinking that T.I.P. may turn into Turn In a Pervert. Watch out Jack , we have suspicions about you and certain beagles .... j/k   |
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Post by raporter1 on Aug 5, 2005 16:43:01 GMT -5
One of the Louisville stations had pictured yesterday. Damn shame it has come to this. Whatever happened to the days when a good ol boy would just give them a a##whuppin? Yeh I already know, I just ain't very PC.
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 6, 2005 6:59:07 GMT -5
One of the Louisville stations had pictured yesterday. **** shame it has come to this. Whatever happened to the days when a good ol boy would just give them a a##whuppin? Yeh I already know, I just ain't very PC. It's called a "hate crime" now , Bob ...  I weep for the future .  |
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Post by jackc99 on Aug 6, 2005 7:42:24 GMT -5
kevin1 - I sincerely hope you don't think I'm Jack Hyden. Look at the picture again. That's a Brittany and a pheasant not a rabbit and a beagle. Yeah, I know you're kidding but some of these other guys might not know.
jackc99 (the REAL Jack)
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Post by kevin1 on Aug 6, 2005 12:45:59 GMT -5
I knew that you weren't Jack Hyden , and I was actually poking fun at the beagles , not you ... ;D |
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Post by jackc99 on Aug 6, 2005 13:01:01 GMT -5
I knew that. I just don't want to get confused with that other guy. LOL.
jackc99
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Post by jackryan on Aug 6, 2005 17:02:41 GMT -5
Don't beagles have it tuff enough all ready?  When did Hyden care enough to start wearing a mask? |
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Post by Indyhunter on Aug 6, 2005 22:12:55 GMT -5
JR, at least you didn't get out the PlaySchool farm animals.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 10, 2005 10:01:48 GMT -5
They did a sting here a couple years ago at this location. You would have thought the perverted folks would have learned a lesson from that one..
Public humilation by having their names in the paper SHOULD slow this activity down... hopefully..
Priest among arrested
By JIMMY NESBITT Courier & Press staff writer 464-7501 or nesbittj@courierpress.com
August 10, 2005
The Newburgh Locks and Dam Overlook is known for its scenic view of the Ohio River and secluded trails. In cyberspace, the Overlook's public bathrooms and dense woodland are known as a destination point for men seeking random and often unprotected sex with other men, Warrick County Sheriff Marvin Heilman said. Last week, undercover officers arrested eight men in the park, including a Henderson, Ky., minister. A ninth man, 51-year-old Roger Rice of Newburgh, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of public indecency. The problem is out of control, Heilman said. "For years, it's had a reputation of a place where gay men congregate and engage in sexual misconduct," he said.
"It's meant to be a wonderful place for people to enjoy with families. Unfortunately, it's grown into a place I certainly wouldn't ... want to take my family." Ralph E. Patterson, 47, an associate pastor at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, was charged last week with public indecency. Police say he exposed himself after a conversation with an undercover officer. Also arrested in the Aug. 1-2 sting were Edwin Odom, 54, of Owensboro, Ky., on a charge of public indecency; Kim Myrick, 49, and Richard Baumberger, 41, both of Newburgh on charges of public indecency and resisting arrest; Michael Derr, 62, James Gregory, 46, Raymond Reising, 45, all of Evansville, and Clay Volkmann, 42, of Newburgh on charges of battery. The men charged with battery touched the undercover officers in a sexual manner, Heilman said. The park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The bathroom is located near a gazebo, swings and a slide where children frequently play. The Newburgh McDonald's had its summer picnic at the Overlook on Tuesday. "We haven't had any problems," said Shirley Regener, restaurant manager.
Regener, who brings her grandchildren to the Overlook a few times each year, cringed when told of last week's arrests. "There's so many bad people out there, and any more you just have to watch your kids." She paused for a few seconds. "And watch yourself," she added.
The Rev. Ed Bradley of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church said he has faith Patterson will be reinstated in the priesthood once the investigation is complete. But he does not expect Patterson to return to Holy Name Church.
"He has been in all kinds of work, and he has never had any kind of accusation that would make you think he is in any way not suitable for priesthood," Bradley said. "He's certainly not a pedophile. The children here at Holy Name are very safe. He has been very diligent and very conscientious in doing all the work that an associate pastor is expected to do."
Patterson began his tenure in Henderson in June 2005. Previous to that, he was at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, Bradley said.
Patterson never taught at Holy Name School. His responsibilities were to assist Bradley, and he sometimes gave sermons at the church.
Now that Patterson has been charged with public indecency, he has been relieved of his duties, Bradley said.
The diocesan attorney out of Owensboro will assist Patterson in his defense.
"The diocesan policy is that when a priest has been charged for any kind of misconduct, the priest is suspended pending the investigation," Bradley said. "During the investigation, we are not permitted to say a lot about it. But I ... have every reason to believe that after the investigation, Father Ralph will be reinstated in the ministry."
Bradley said that he would spend Tuesday night composing what he would say to students at Holy Name School today.
"I'm just really shocked," Bradley said. "Father Ralph is a very well-loved person and very compassionate and understanding and has a lot of good qualities and ministers very well. He is a good priest."
Bradley added that he has spoken with Patterson and said he has a "very credible story, and I don't have any reason not to believe him."
Citing the current investigation, Bradley would not say what that story was.
"We just need to be patient and let the investigation proceed," Bradley said. "I still feel that after the investigation is completed that he will be reinstated in the ministry. He won't be back at Holy Name. After something like this, I don't think he would want to come back."
The Overlook is one of many spots mentioned on explicit Web sites, Heilman said. Rest areas off interstate highways are also common meeting points. If Warrick deputies could patrol the Overlook full time, they could probably make an arrest every day, Heilman said.
But, he said, "We don't have the manpower to do that."
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