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JASPER COUNTY â A Hammond man hiding behind a dumpster in rural Jasper County was arrested for theft and false identifying by the countyâs sheriffâs department on April 7.
Jasper County Sheriff Pat Williamson was the first to arrive at the scene of County Road 400 North and County Road 250 East in the early morning hours of April 7. Even though the subject initially provided a false identity, Williamson was able to determine he was talking with Benjamin L. Elders, 35, of Hammond.
An investigation later revealed that Eldersâs vehicle broke down behind a nearby residence. Police also determined that Elders had broken into a detached garage and items from the garage were located inside the broken down vehicle.
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Solar field remedies long history of energy problems at Jasper County Jail
The Jasper County Jail has gone solar as part of a $2 million project to remedy the facility s history of heating and cooling problems.
Posted: Apr 5, 2021 2:52 PM
Posted By: Joseph Paul
RENSSELAER, Ind. (WLFI) The Jasper County Jail has gone solar as part of a $2 million project to remedy the facility s history of heating and cooling problems. This building was built in 2008, it has a history of HVAC problems, and so we were looking for alternatives, says County Commissioner Kendell Culp. We were having $20-25,000-a-month winter-time electric bills for this facility, which just was not sustainable.