RIPLEY COUNTY, IN (FOX19)- The Ripley County Sheriff's Office is investigating several daytime burglaries in Adams and Franklin Township areas.

It is unclear at this time if these burglaries are connected, however some of the same items are being taken from the homes, such as jewelry, flat screen TV's, other electronics, and prescription pain medication.

The Sheriff's Office is working with other police agencies to develop similarities in the burglaries, and to match evidence, in an attempt to connect the incidents, and develop possible leads.

There are no suspect(s) at this time.

Burglary locations include the 3000 and 5000 block of east CR 1100 north, 10000 block of north CR 500 east, 4000 block of east CR 800 N, and 5000 block of east CR 700 N.

Residents are reminded to pay close attention to activity in their neighborhoods, hide valuables in their homes and secure your residence as best as they can.

VEVEAY, IN (FOX19) - The Ridge Winery Tasting Room in Vevay, IN, will participate in the Indiana Wine Trail’s Spring into the Valley. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21 from 11am-5pm at six wineries along the trail. Each location will pair their specialty wines with a variety of breads and cheeses.

Located at 298 Hwy 156 in Vevay, IN, The Ridge Winery sits alongside the scenic Ohio River between Belterra and downtown Vevay , IN.  Sit and sip inside their enclosed patio room or outdoors on their deck while watching the river traffic go by. During the Spring into the Valley event, The Ridge Winery will feature Hawaiian, Mexican, and spinach cheese dips served with delicious bread.

(FOX19)- Indiana Senator Dan Coats, along with two other U.S. Senators, plan to introduce alternative gun legislation.

Coats will join Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and other senators in a press conference to introduce a substitute amendment to gun legislation currently being considered in the U.S. Senate. T

he proposal preserves the Second Amendment while fixing the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, provides resources to help address mental health and school safety, protects veterans from false health determinations and addresses gun trafficking and straw purchasing.

The Senators plan to announce the legislation on Wednesday.

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