Thanks to a generous donation, the Greenfield Police Department is the new owners of five new Cardiac Science AED's in the event of a cardiac emergency while on patrol. 

The AED's were made possible through a generous donation from AP Engineering and Consulting, of Greenfield. 

Capt. Chuck McMichael, of the Greenfield Police Department, tells Giant FM the department has had AED's in vehicles for about 15 years. 

"All of our officers are trained and certified in CP and AED use, so it is an invaluable tool for us. In most medical emergencies, we are able to respond to the scene faster than our EMS partners due to being mobile throughout our shifts," McMichael said. 

The AED's will work with the EMS equipment to help provide a smooth transition, according to McMichael. 

While GPD does not keep track of data for when the AED's are used, McMichael told Giant FM the number of deployments are "easily in the hundreds for our officers."

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development, WorkOne Central and the Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a virtual job fair highlighting dozens of job openings in Hancock County.

The virtual job fair is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to noon EDT on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020.

Participating employers will include BWI, Spectra Premium and Yamaha.

A variety of positions are available at each company. Presenters from each will discuss job opportunities in detail, along with benefits and how to apply. 

“Virtual job fairs offer employers and jobseekers a safe and effective way to make an employment match,” said Lance Ratliff, executive director of the Region 5 Workforce Board. “Local employers continue to struggle to find employees for their many open positions. The virtual job fair platform provides another means for recruiting as well as saving time and expense for all involved.”

Those interested in the job fair but unable to attend are encouraged to still register, as a recording will be sent via email the following day.

To register, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3085779793356631567.

After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the webinar.

Law enforcement agencies from around Hancock County are currently seeking a wanted felon who fled from police on foot Thursday. 

Officers from the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, Indiana State Police, Greenfield Police and the Johnson County Sheriff's Department are seeking Michael Riddle, 37. Riddle, who is a resident of Edinburgh, is described as armed and dangerous and is a white male standing 5-feet-7-inches tall and weighing 165 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and black sweatpants. 

Police are asking anyone who lives in and around the area of County Road 300 North and County Road 125 West to remain indoors, make sure their homes and windows are locked and report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911. 

Riddle is wanted for failure to appear to a sentencing hearing in Johnson County on charges of dealing meth. 

A New Palestine woman has died following a two-car accident on U.S. 52 just east of New Palestine. 

According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, deputies were called to a head-on crash in the 3500 block of West U.S. 52 between a Kia Optima and a Chevrolet sedan. 

Katherine Weaver, 30, New Palestine, was declared dead at the scene. She was a passenger in the Chevrolet. 

According to police, the Kia was eastbound on U.S. 52 and turned into the path of the Chevrolet, which was traveling westbound.  James Ridenour, 40, New Palestine, was the driver of the Chevrolet and attempted to avoid the crash, but was not successful. 

The Kia was driven by Andrew Akers, 26, Greenfield, who was transported to IU Methodist with broken bones and leg trauma. 

According to police, Weaver leaves behind four children, who range in age from 5 to 13. Ridenour is the father of two of the children. 

A Hancock County business that was the scene of a death investigation in recent weeks and has found itself in the midst of legal issues caught a bit of a reprieve by the Hancock County Circuit Court.

Circuit Court Judge Scott Sirk recently granted a request for a preliminary injunction against Greenfield Granite in a civil case. In the case, the state’s Attorney General accuses Greenfield Granite of taking customers’ money without completing work.

As a result of the injunction, Attorney General Curtis Hill’s office will have two weeks to conduct a thorough inventory, and nothing can be removed from the office.

According to court records, Greenfield Granite’s former owner Amie Strohl was to have appeared in Hancock County Superior Court 2 for a civil case. In addition, she was a defendant in another case brought forward by IMC Credit Services. Court records show that a judgement was granted to IMC Credit Services after Strohl did not show for several appearances.

In addition, the Greenfield Police are conducting an active investigation after more than 70 customers filed reports with the department, alleging they paid for gravestones but never received a finished product.

Greenfield Granite was the site of a death investigation last month as officers located a 50-year-old female deceased at the business. The female was later identified as Strohl and an investigation ruled the death a suicide.