Arrest made for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German
After an extensive investigation, the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force made an arrest for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
On February 13, 2017, Abigail Williams and Liberty German were tragically murdered while visiting the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, IN. Shortly after, the Indiana State Police and Carroll County Sheriff’s office created the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force, which encompassed federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This task force has worked diligently the last five and a half years to ensure this horrendous crime did not go unsolved.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, detectives with the Delphi Double Homicide Task Force took Richard Allen, 50, from Delphi Indiana into custody at the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post for the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Allen was transported to Carroll County Jail, where he was being held.
On Friday, October 28, 2022, Allen was formally charged with two counts of murder and transported to the White County Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.
We would like to thank everyone who was involved throughout this investigation, which included the Indiana State Police, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Delphi Police Department, Carroll County Prosecutor’s office, United States Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and numerous other federal and local agencies. These agencies have invested countless hours and resources into this investigation.
*Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Gasoline leak identified as hydrocarbon odor source
Early Monday evening, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) issued a statement regarding hydrocarbon odors coming from the sewage flowing to the Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant. A thorough search was conducted and determined the smell resulted from a release of gasoline fuel into the sanitary and storm sewer near a Marathon Gas Station located at 1307 West Third Street. The large release of gasoline was due to a leak in an underground holding tank or underground piping. The leak has been stopped by removing the fuel from the storage tanks and surrounding area, and cleanup efforts have begun to minimize further impact. The total time needed for complete cleanup is unknown at this time.
Officials are actively monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. There is currently no risk to residents and no cause for alarm. Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) will make direct contact with residents in the affected area. Sampling by Bloomington Fire Department and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) indicate fuel vapor levels are dropping.
If residents smell gasoline inside their homes, they should ventilate the area by opening windows and avoid an open flame. Residents with concerns can contact 812-269-6052.
***Original Story: Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant operations temporarily suspended
The City of Bloomington Utilities is investigating the source of hydrocarbon odors coming from the sewage that flows to the Dillman Road Wastewater Treatment Plant. Plant operators detected the odor late Sunday and suspended operation of the plant by diverting flow to the equalization basin while the source of the contamination is determined. There is currently no risk to the plant, its operators, or the water in Clear Creek. CBU is working with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to determine the next steps while we work to locate the source of the odor, implement remedial actions, and resume plant operations. For more information, please contact CBU at 812-339-1444.
Ivy Tech Community College offers Food Handler ServSafe Certificate to reach home-based food vendors
Food handlers in Indiana can now receive Food Handler ServSafe certifcate at seven Ivy Tech Community College campuses across the state. The ServSafe certificate, a requirement for entities selling food out of their home or at markets, is part of a new law enacted by the Indiana State Department of Health in July of 2022.
Participants who register for the ServSafe certificate receive a four-hour training with an exam. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a ServSafe Food Handler certificate of achievement valid for up to three years, placing them in compliance with the requirements set forth by the State Department of Health. Ivy Tech campuses currently offer the ServSafe certificate training include Fort Wayne, South Bend, East Chicago/Lake County, Muncie, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Evansville. The cost is $50 per student and includes exams, books, registration, and live facilitation.
Individuals who are interested in the ServSafe Food Handler certificate can register online.
This Week in Hoosier History
1903 – Two trains collided near 18th Street just northwest of downtown Indianapolis. One was carrying Purdue football players and fans to the annual Indiana/Purdue game which was to be held in the capital city’s Washington Park. Seventeen people were killed in the wreck, including 14 members of the Purdue football team. Scores of others were seriously injured. Among the survivors was Purdue team captain Harry G. Leslie, who went on to serve as the 33rd Governor of Indiana (1929 – 1933).
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