The decision on whether charges will be filed against Kokomo attorney Stephanie Doran rests in the hands of a former Monroe County prosecutor.
Barry Brown, a special prosecutor who lives in Bloomington, confirmed Thursday he has the Doran case file, and said he plans to review it in the next week.
Brown was contacted to handle the case by Howard County Prosecutor Jim Fleming, due to the fact Doran is a deputy Howard County public defender.
Howard County sheriff investigators began building a case against Doran after a May 12 traffic incident on Dixon Road.
Tom Trine, owner of The Windmill Grill restaurant and a local farmer, told deputies a black SUV smashed into the back of the tractor he was driving just after 11 p.m. that evening.
Deputies said the impact from the accident left Trine with a banged-up knee and destroyed the corn planter attached to the rear of his tractor.
Trine told deputies the driver of the SUV briefly stopped after the accident, but then left before police could arrive.
Deputies later used a search warrant to locate the SUV they claim was involved in the accident.
The damaged, black 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee was located in the garage of Doran’s home about three hours after the accident, Howard County Sheriff Marty Talbert said.
Talbert said sheriff investigators have requested “at least one” charge be filed against Doran, who has not been arrested and continues to represent clients.
Fleming said he received the sheriff report June 1 and immediately said he would seek a special prosecutor to take the case.
“Most of the surrounding counties have had dealings with Stephanie, so I’ll have to go a little further away,” Fleming said at the time.
Thursday, Brown said Doran is being represented in the case by Indianapolis attorney James Voyles.
Brown said he probably won’t have a decision on any possible charges for at least two weeks.
Scott Smith is a Kokomo Tribune staff writer. He may be reached at (765) 454-8569 or via e-mail at scott.smith@kokomotribune.com
Local News
Doran case gets special prosecutor
Monroe County attorney yet to make a decision
- Local News
-
-
Venue change doesn't deter crowds from Chocolate Celebration
It was a different shell for Kokomo’s biggest candy event, but the chocolaty tastes and aromas inside were the same as always.
-
Walk will honor shooting victims
Following a string of random shootings that left two Kokomo residents dead and three others hospitalized, several members of the shaken community have been moved to organize a Peace Walk to pray for the victims and their families.
-
Peru to cut 2012 budget
The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance issued a mandate last week requiring the city of Peru to cut $783,000 from its 2012 budget.
-
Haynes records $8.4M profit
Earnings fell short of what Haynes International Inc. originally expected for its first fiscal quarter of 2012, as the company profited $8.4 million.
-
Brady’s admission catches NFL off guard
NFL Super Bowl officials were hoping to score some major media attention with the arrest of a “web pirate” accused of illegally streaming sporting events over the Internet.
-
Haynes International posts $8.4M profit
The Kokomo-based high-performance-alloy manufacturer's profits are up more than $3 million from a year earlier.
-
Crash claims one
A 21-year-old Sharpsville woman died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 near the Tipton-Howard county line, which was one of two serious crashes in Howard County Thursday.
-
Newville is found guilty in rape case
Jurors in Howard Circuit Court took just four hours Thursday afternoon to convict 49-year-old Steven Newville of attempted rape, criminal confinement, battery and receiving stolen property.
-
The Material Girl comes to Indianapolis
Suddenly, she arrived, with her famous bleach blond hair, the almond-shaped eyes, the ruby-red lips.
Madonna, in the flesh, was standing in front of about 500 media members, in Indianapolis.
-
Police: Struggle leads to K-9 bite
A man police say punched and choked a police K-9 during a foot chase Wednesday faces multiple charges, including battery on a police service animal.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Killer of Fla. Girl Found in Landfill Gets Life
Army Orders Bradley Manning Court-martial
Cancer Charity Revives Breast-screening Grants
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Colorado On Its Way East
2nd Teacher From LA School Arrested on Sex Claim
Prosecutors Close Armstrong Inquiry, No Charges
Sights and Sounds: Football Fans Pour Into Indy
Unemployment Rate Down to 8.3%
Obama: Still Far Too Many Americans Need Jobs
GOP: Jobs Numbers Welcome, Can Do Better
Fla. Man Adopts Girlfriend in Legal Battle
More Deaths As Egypt Clashes Continue
Raw Video: Prince William in Falklands
Egpyt Protesters Blame Police for Soccer Deaths
'Lucky' 9-Year-Old Receives 6-Organ Transplant
Raw Video: Michelle Vs. Ellen in Pushup Contest
First Person: Will Peyton Manning Stay in Indy?
Egypt Shaken After Deadly Soccer Riot
New Suits, New Starts for New York's Unemployed
Hall of Famer Dorsett Speaks Out on NFL Injuries
