July 9, 2010

Chief John Nicholson releases the following information:

Wednesday, July 7th at 12:20 p.m. the department investigated an accident on the Huck’s
Parking lot involving a 2005 Buick Rendezvous operated by Debora J. Shock, 42, of Noble
and a 1995 Jeep Cherokee operated by Donna K. Buffington, 30, of Flora.  No injuries were
reported.  

Wednesday, July 7th at 8:19 p.m. Nina M. Sebring, 28, of Flora was arrested for Violation of
Order of Protection following an incident in the 200 block of W. Washington.  Sebring was
also arrested on a Clay County Warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of Battery
and a Wayne County Warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of DUI.  Sebring was
transported to Clay County Jail.  

Wednesday, July 7th at 9:32 p.m. Steven M. Wathan, 32, of Flora was arrested on a Clay
County Warrant for Failure to Appear on original charge of Domestic Battery.  Wathan
posted cash bond and was released with a court date.  

Thursday, July 8th at 6:50 a.m. the department investigated an accident at Austin and
Vincennes involving a 1991 Oldsmobile operated by Preston L. Bonham, 18, of Louisville
and a parked 2003 International truck owned by Sanitation Services Inc. of Effingham.  No
injuries were reported.  

Thursday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m. Dean J. Kerner, 57, of Flora was arrested for Disorderly
Conduct following an incident in the 900 block of N. State.  Kerner posted cash bond and
was released.  

All persons are merely accused of the charges against them and are presumed innocent
unless proven guilty in a court of law.  

The Flora Police Department and the Clay County Sheriff’s Department are hosting a Shop
with a Cop Wooden Bat Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 21st and Sunday, August
22nd and Friday, August 20th, if needed.  Entry Fee is $250 per team.  Wooden bats will be
provided.  The games will be played at the Flora ball diamonds.  All rostered players will
receive a tournament t-shirt with entry.  Food and drink will also be sold.  Entry forms can be
picked up at the Flora Police