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/Mitchell, IN - An early morning traffic stop in Mitchell led to shots being fired, leaving two police officers wounded and a suspect deceased.
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Mitchell, IN - An early morning traffic stop in Mitchell led to shots being fired, leaving two police officers wounded and a suspect deceased.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, May 18, the Indiana State Police obtained information that Kyle Whitaker (28 years old of Bloomington) was involved in dealing heroin in and around Lawrence County. Bloomington District Troopers, along with the ISP Bloomington District ACES and the ISP Drug Enforcement Section, began an investigation that quickly led to the probable cause of the search of Whitaker’s residence on Elwren Road in Monroe County, near Greene County.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation – the trade association for the firearms industry – are announcing a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the burglary of Cosner’s Gun & Knife Shop, located at 2234 37th St., Bedford, early this morning. ATF and NSSF are jointly offering a potential total reward of up to $5,000.
Read MoreLast Friday, December 31, 2021, at approximately 6:13 p.m. Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from the Springville Store at 60 Brick Street in Springville. The caller advised that he had been shot in the head and that it had occurred at another location.
Read MoreOn Monday November 15th 2021 @ approximately 3:30 p.m., Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a BOL (Be On the Lookout) from Monroe County regarding a white Chevrolet ¾ ton truck with the tailgate hanging off and tire damage from two hit and run collisions.
Read MoreOn Sunday, July 4th at approximately 2:30 pm, while on routine patrol, Indiana State Police A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) Trp. Richard Klun arrested Brooklyn Terrell, 26 years old of Orleans, following a traffic stop on Sieboldt Quarry Road in Lawrence County.
Read More(Lawrence County, IN) - A sworn member of the Indiana State Police assigned to the Bloomington Post and an Enforcement Agent with the Indiana Gaming Commission were arrested today on charges stemming from an alleged domestic incident that occurred at a residence in Lawrence County while they were off duty this past weekend.
Read MoreOn Sunday night, May 2, the Indiana State Police Bloomington District A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) conducted a traffic stop in Lawrence County that resulted in the arrest of a male and female suspected of dealing methamphetamine in Monroe and surrounding counties.
Read MoreA lengthy investigation conducted by Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section (DES) detectives and Troopers of the ISP Bloomington District A.C.E.S. concluded with an arrest for dealing methamphetamine and an almost half-pound of methamphetamine was seized. The Indiana State Police had obtained information that Darrell Cox, 56, was dealing large amounts of methamphetamine in multiple counties.
Read MoreLawrence County – Wednesday, December 23, at approximately 5:43 p.m., Indiana State Police, Lawrence County Sheriff Department, Oolitic Police Department, Oolitic Fire Department and Seals Ambulance Service responded to Vista Drive near Meadow Lane in Oolitic, Indiana, for a vehicle versus bicycle accident.
Read MoreSpringville (Lawrence County) - Indiana State Troopers along with local area law enforcement agencies provided visitors and residents extra patrols July 30 through August 30 during the “Gathering of the Juggalo’s” event held in northwest Lawrence County.
Read MoreLawrence County - On July 10th, Indiana State Trooper Caleb Garvin and Sgt. Greg Day, both of the ISP Bloomington District A.C.E.S., were conducting a traffic stop along State Road 54 just west of Avoca on a 2007 Kia passenger car.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, July 6, 2026:
There are no new entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, July 3, 2026, as county offices are closed in observance of Independence Day.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, July 2, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 57 calls and incidents from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 113 calls and incidents from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, June 8-June 12, 2026:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court May 25-June 5, 2026:
Nila Gayle (Hamlin) Talbot, 98, of Washington, IN passed away at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Prairie Village in Washington, IN.
Randall Dale Bingham, 89, of Linton, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 4, 2026, at Glenburn Home, leaving behind a life marked by quiet strength, steady devotion, and deep love for his family. Born March 14, 1937, in Tulip, Indiana, Dale was the son of Bennie and Pansy Birchie (Mishler) Bingham, and he carried the values of hard work and humility with him throughout his life.
Robert “Bob” Blaker, 88, of Linton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 20, 1937, the son of Robert and Ilene (Taylor) Blaker. He had two sisters, Judy and Rosalie, and he was the middle child.
Charles D. ‘Chuck’ Moss II, of Linton, Indiana, passed from this life with his family by his side, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on February 27, 1955, in Sullivan, Indiana to Charles D. ‘Dow’ and Marcelene L. (Debaun) Moss. Chuck married his loving wife, Debbie Jo (Wilkerson) Moss on November 3, 1978.
Robert Bradley Ellis, 81, of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute. Born November 16, 1944 in Sullivan, Indiana, he was the son of Robert and Cora (Ransford) Ellis.
Majorie M Dennis, age 88 of Walled Lake MI, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield, MI. Marjorie was born in Pontiac, MI. She was born on March 13, 1937 to Harold and Hazel Spencer.
Billy Wayne Gilbert, 75, of Lewis, IN passed away at 7:25 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2026 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Carolyn F. (Edmonson) Howard, 77, of Hymera, IN passed away at 8:41 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Stephen W. Farris, 77, of Switz City, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 28, 2026, at Glenburn Home in Linton, with his wife and son by his side. Born on September 12, 1948, to Elmo and Juanita (Hueston) Farris, Stephen grew up rooted in family, faith, and the simple joys that would shape his life.
Melvin Lee Bruner, 70, of Bloomfield, finished his journey in this life at 9:40 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Redcrest IU Hospice House in Bloomington, and was relocated to his home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on September 18, 1955, in Rochester, Indiana, Melvin was the son of Robert and Mary (Carpenter) Bruner.
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