School threats investigated

Law enforcement and school officials investigated a threat against Jay County High School Friday morning. 

According to a report from superintendent Jeremy Gulley, Jay Schools received a tip on its anonymous reporting system that a student had a gun. The male student was intercepted by Jay County Sheriff’s Office and school officials before arriving at the high school and was searched. He did not have a weapon, and it was determined that the threat was unfounded. Disciplinary measures will be taken. 

On Thursday, Portland Police Department investigated a different threat by another male student. According to a police report, officers interviewed the student and made sure he did not have access to firearms. The matter will also be dealt with by the school. 

High school principal Chad Dodd said the school corporation investigates each tip it receives on the Say Something anonymous reporting system. 

Deer struck 

A Pennville man hit a deer with his vehicle Friday morning, causing an estimated $1,000 to $2,500 in damage.

Richard G. Rockwell, 61, was driving west on county road 400 North near its intersection with county road 500 West when a deer ran out into the road.

He was unable to avoid hitting it with his 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 

The accident occurred at 8:55 a.m. 

Backing collision 

A Bryant woman hit a parked car while backing a vehicle out of parking space Friday afternoon. 

Lovina Troyer, 39, was backing a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse out of a spot on Meridian Street near its intersection with Main Street. She told Portland Police Department that while she was looking for oncoming traffic, the Traverse struck a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu parked beside her. 

The Malibu is registered to Tracy J. Betz, Portland. The Traverse Troyer was driving is registered to Marvin E. Troyer, Bryant. 

According to the report, Troyer did not initially report the accident because she only saw damage to her vehicle. A witness observed the collision. 

Damage in the 3:30 p.m. collision is estimated between $1,000 and $2,500. 

Turning collision 

A Pennville man hit a parked car with his vehicle while turning into a parking space at Tyson Mexican Original Friday. 

Brandon M. Wentz, 22, was pulling into a parking space at 1355 W. Tyson Road, Portland, when his 1997 Buick LeSabre struck a parked 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

The Malibu is registered to Vernon D. Caudill, Gaston. 

Damage in the 7:55 a.m. collision is estimated between $1,000 and $2,500.