CHPD News

DAVID EDWARD HOLLOWELL, 52, of Clark County, Indiana, was taken into custody Thursday, July 20th, by investigators of the Charlestown Police Department; after the issuance of an arrest warrant through Clark County Circuit Court #1.  Hollowell is facing Attempted Murder, Rape, Child Molesting and Burglary related charges; and is currently being held on a $250,000 cash bond in the Clark County Jail. In September of 2020 Charlestown Police Department Detective Jason Broady, re-opened an investigation that began on April 14th 2003 in the 200 block of Highland Drive in Charlestown, Indiana. The case involved the rape and child molestation of a then 13 year old female as well as the attempted murder of her 50 year old step-father. The case went cold in 2005 after 2 years of investigation. Detective Broady re-opened the case after speaking with an involved family member. Detective Broady met with victims and family members to…

Charlestown residents, join us on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 from 6 to 8 pm at the Charlestown Family Activities Park, 1000 Park Street, for National Night Out 2023 – Charlestown PD.  Join us free of charge for Mission BBQ, Hot Dogs, Chips and drinks (while supplies last), Police and SWAT static display, K9 Demonstration, Skating, Splashpad, Put-Put Golf, and much more. Meet your Charlestown PD officers and personnel.

The Charlestown Police Department is currently investigating three vehicle thefts occurring over the past few weeks. A huge common denominator among all three cases; as well as other recent cases of thefts from inside unattended vehicles, is that THE VEHICLES WERE LEFT UNLOCKED and SOMETIMES WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. Detectives have collected a large amount of physical evidence which may lead to arrests of possible suspects; however we want to remind everyone to lock up your vehicles, sheds, and homes when not attended, especially overnight. Simply locking your property will reduce the chance of becoming another victim of theft by over 90% in Charlestown. One suggestion is setting a cell phone reminder to double check vehicle doors, out building and home doors; every night at 9:00 pm to ensure this simple task is completed. We want to prevent you from becoming another victim and will continue to investigate, and develop…

Last week, CHPD School Resource Officer Cpl. Brandon Lyons attended and completed an Advanced SRO Course in Georgetown, Kentucky. Course work included school case law updates, mental health, best practices for de-escalation, behavioral threat assessment, emergency operations planning, and armed assailant response. Also included was an introduction to CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) that uses design, management, and activity strategies to reduce opportunities for crime to occur, reduce fear, and improve the overall safety of schools. For more information about the CHPD School Resource Officer program, go to www.ctownpd.com/SRO.

Congratulations to CHPD K9 Officer Alex Billings; the 2023 North American Police Workdog Association Valor Award Recipient. Ofc. Billings was presented the annual award this evening while attending the NAPWDA National Police K9 Workshop in Missouri. The award was earned for bravery and heroism in the line of duty; when physically rescuing victims during the June 25, 2022 fiery triple fatality motor vehicle crash, just north of Charlestown on State Road 3. Well deserved recognition for going above and beyond, risking her own life, during traumatic circumstances. Charlestown is proud of you Officer Billings.