Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Bus accident

Damage is estimated between $5,000 and $10,000 after a Jay School Corporation bus driver abruptly slowed before approaching a stop sign about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, causing another vehicle to strike the bus.

Kristeena Beatrice, 31, Redkey, was driving a 2021 school bus with 18 students inside east on Indiana 26. John A. Lancaster, 51, Montpelier, was driving behind the bus and was unable to stop in time, hitting the rear of the bus with his 2015 Ford Transit.

Beatrice later told Jay County Sheriff’s Office she slowed her vehicle before coming to the stop sign because of an oncoming semi she thought might turn in front of her. Lancaster’s Ford was towed from the scene.



Tools stolen

Around $8,000 in tools and materials were stolen from a trailer Monday in Dunkirk.

Terry Finnerty called Jay County Sheriff’s Office to report several items — including battery operated hand tools, saws, sheet metal, wood, a generator and tool box — missing from a trailer sitting at the property of 10846 W. 150 South. The trailer belongs to Dave Franks, who was completing some contracted work at the address.