September 22, 2021

Posey County shooting suspect arrested for attempted murder

September 22, 2021/ Posted by Staff

Posey County – At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, Paul Wiltshire, 70, of New Harmony, was released from Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville and arrested for the attempted murder of Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Hicks.

ELSEWHERE UPDATE: Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot by former law enforcement officer

September 20, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

When ISP and the Posey County Sheriff’s Department released names and additional information about the shooting of a Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy on Saturday night in New Harmony, the sheriff confirmed the suspect is a former reserve deputy and former town marshal. The wounded deputy received a single gunshot wound to the head and is fighting for his life.

Elsewhere: Posey County Sheriff's Deputy shot during incident in New Harmony

September 18, 2021/ Posted by Staff

Posey County – The Indiana State Police is currently investigating the shooting of a Posey County Sheriff’s Deputy in New Harmony. The incident occurred Saturday evening, September 18, at approximately 6:46 p.m. when Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call reference to a welfare check at 612 Short Street in New Harmony.