Man evading warrant stopped by SWAT
Also, Community First promotes staff, actors wanted for HCHS Cemetery Walk
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On Thu., July 18, at approximately 8 p.m., detectives with the Howard County Violent Crimes Sheriff’s Office Task Force Unit observed Xavier Brown, a known and wanted subject out of Howard County, in the area of 400 block of South Washington Street. When detectives attempted to make contact with Brown, a foot pursuit occurred. During the foot pursuit, detectives observed Brown was in possession of multiple firearms.
Brown was observed entering the backyard of 415 S. Washington St. Due to a weapon being presented during the foot pursuit, the Howard County SWAT team was activated. SWAT secured the residence, and Brown was located on the property and taken into custody without incident.
Brown is currently being held in the Howard County Jail. Detectives located two firearms on the property and one at a nearby business. One firearm recovered had an altered/removed serial number. Xavier Brown, 19, was charged with:
RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF DRAWS A WEAPON, ETC., CLASS 5 FELONY
WEAPON/INSTRUMENT OF VIOLENCE- ALTERED GUN IDENTIFICATION, CLASS 5 FELONY
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A DANGEROUS PERSON, A MISDEMEANOR
WARRANT ISSUED OUT OF HOWARD SUPERIOR COURT 2
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, Kokomo Police Department’s K-9 Unit, the Kokomo Police Patrol, the Kokomo Fire Department and Howard County EMA assisted the Howard County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Sheriff Task Force Unit at 765-614-3473 or by submitting a tip using our app or at www.sheriff.howardcountyin.gov
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the filing of the information is merely an allegation, and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Community First promotes four staff
Robb Blume, President and CEO of Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB), is pleased to announce the promotions of the following team leaders:
Londee Davis, Chief Administrative Officer/DE&I, has been promoted to Senior Vice President. She began her career with CFB in 2018. Londee took on a Senior HR role in sports and entertainment in 2022 with the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty for a little over a year before returning to CFB. In 2023, after graduating from the Graduate School of Banking, she was appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer and leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Londee serves on the board as the Program Chair for the Carver Community Center and is a board member for Bridges Outreach and the OneZone Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Malin, Chief Leadership and People Development Officer, has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Mark joined CFB in 2022, bringing over 35 years of experience in the nonprofit and leadership development space. Mark has spent many years consulting professionals and private sector organizations to uncover their unique gifts and achieve their leadership potential. Mark’s experience building a culture of servant leadership has helped the bank continuously improve the ways it serves its customers and employees. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mark currently serves as a volunteer and guest speaker for Valley of Grace, The Sanctuary Indy, and DADCAMP.
Adrienne Riddle, Treasury Management Manager, has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Adrienne is an accredited Certified Treasury Professional with over 30 years of banking experience. Since joining the CFB team in 2018, she has developed a reputation of being very client focused, creating custom Treasury Management solutions to meet client’s individual needs and objectives. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Adrienne volunteers with Meals on Wheels Hamilton County and is also a board member for Women of Westfield (WOW) and the Westfield Chamber of Commerce.
Casey Zeck, Human Resources Generalist, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Casey joined CFB in 2011 and transitioned to the HR team in 2019. She utilizes her 13 years of banking experience to optimize the employee life cycle, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and more. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Casey also dedicates her time as a mentor for Kokomo schools through the Bridges Outreach Program.
Actors needed for Cemetery Walk
This fall, the Howard County Historical Society will once again host the Cemetery Walk, an event exploring the lives and stories of local historical figures buried in Crown Point Cemetery.
The event is being resurrected after a 17-year hiatus. The last Cemetery Walk, hosted in 2007, featured historical figures such as Rev. John Lowe, one of the first preachers in the area, and Elnora Trueblood Gause, founder of an official humane society in Kokomo.
This year’s event will take place Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. Attendees will be led through Crown Point Cemetery as they interact with actors playing various historical figures.
The Historical Society is seeking actors to play in this year’s production as guides and historical figures. Auditions will be held on July 22 and 24 at the Elliott House, 1216 W. Sycamore St. Auditions will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. both nights. Those interested in a role should come prepared with a two-minute monologue of their choosing.
For more information, contact the HCHS office at 765-452-4314 or email info@howardcountymuseum.org.