A Springville man accused of two violent felony charges, was arrested yesterday afternoon at his place of employment in Greene County. He was booked into the Greene County Jail. His wife was also arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Jail.
Scott Allen Blattert, Jr. Greene County Jail mug shot courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Department.
Scott Allen Blattert, Jr., 42, Springville, was booked into the Greene County Jail on Wednesday afternoon, November 6, following his arrest by Indiana State Police Trooper Richard Klun. Blattert was taken into custody at his place of employment on NSA Crane Naval Base in Greene County.
Indiana State Police were asked to assist the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) in an investigation into the physical abuse of juveniles in a home in the Springville area and on Thursday, October 31, ISP Trooper Julie Deel responded to the home on Armstrong Station Road.
When Trooper Deel arrived, she learned the residents, Scott and Cherry Blattert, have nine children.
As a result of this initial investigation, Scott Blattert was arrested and incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail on preliminary charges of domestic battery, a Level 6 felony, and neglect of a dependent, a Level 5 felony. Scott Blattert posted bond and was released but the investigation was ongoing.
ISP Detective Zack Robbins continued the investigation of physical abuse of the children. Interviews were conducted then a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence on Armstrong Station Road on Friday, November 1.
As a result of the continuing investigation, on Wednesday, November 6, warrants were issued for the arrest of both Cherry Blattert and Scott Blattert.
Later that same day, the ISP Bloomington A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) along with Trooper Jon Patrick and Trooper Chance Humphrey arrested Cherry Blattert at the home.
Cherry Lynn Blattert, Lawrence County Jail mug shot courtesy of Indiana State Police.
Cherry Lynn Blattert, 38, Springville, was booked in to the Lawrence County Jail. She has since posted bond and been released.
Scott Blattert was not at the residence but it was determined he was at work on the naval base.
Trooper Richard Klun of the ISP Bloomington A.C.E.S. and K9 Loki, with assistance from the NSA Crane Police Department, located Scott Blattert at work. Blattert was taken into custody without incident then transported to the Greene County Jail.
Cherry Lynn Blattert is facing a preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent, a Level 5 felony.
Scott Blattert, is now facing preliminary charges of aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony, and strangulation, a Level 6 felony.
Scott Blattert was being held without bond in Greene County and will be transferred to the Lawrence County Jail.
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ISP investigating physical abuse of children in a Springville home, one arrest in Greene County
/ Anna RochelleA Springville man accused of two violent felony charges, was arrested yesterday afternoon at his place of employment in Greene County. He was booked into the Greene County Jail. His wife was also arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Jail.
Scott Allen Blattert, Jr. Greene County Jail mug shot courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Department.
Scott Allen Blattert, Jr., 42, Springville, was booked into the Greene County Jail on Wednesday afternoon, November 6, following his arrest by Indiana State Police Trooper Richard Klun. Blattert was taken into custody at his place of employment on NSA Crane Naval Base in Greene County.
Indiana State Police were asked to assist the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) in an investigation into the physical abuse of juveniles in a home in the Springville area and on Thursday, October 31, ISP Trooper Julie Deel responded to the home on Armstrong Station Road.
When Trooper Deel arrived, she learned the residents, Scott and Cherry Blattert, have nine children.
As a result of this initial investigation, Scott Blattert was arrested and incarcerated in the Lawrence County Jail on preliminary charges of domestic battery, a Level 6 felony, and neglect of a dependent, a Level 5 felony. Scott Blattert posted bond and was released but the investigation was ongoing.
ISP Detective Zack Robbins continued the investigation of physical abuse of the children. Interviews were conducted then a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence on Armstrong Station Road on Friday, November 1.
As a result of the continuing investigation, on Wednesday, November 6, warrants were issued for the arrest of both Cherry Blattert and Scott Blattert.
Later that same day, the ISP Bloomington A.C.E.S. (Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Section) along with Trooper Jon Patrick and Trooper Chance Humphrey arrested Cherry Blattert at the home.
Cherry Lynn Blattert, Lawrence County Jail mug shot courtesy of Indiana State Police.
Cherry Lynn Blattert, 38, Springville, was booked in to the Lawrence County Jail. She has since posted bond and been released.
Scott Blattert was not at the residence but it was determined he was at work on the naval base.
Trooper Richard Klun of the ISP Bloomington A.C.E.S. and K9 Loki, with assistance from the NSA Crane Police Department, located Scott Blattert at work. Blattert was taken into custody without incident then transported to the Greene County Jail.
Cherry Lynn Blattert is facing a preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent, a Level 5 felony.
Scott Blattert, is now facing preliminary charges of aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony, and strangulation, a Level 6 felony.
Scott Blattert was being held without bond in Greene County and will be transferred to the Lawrence County Jail.
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GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
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Latest Activity Logs
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 24-April 4, 2025:
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Daniel D. Evol, 72, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 10:15 pm Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital at Terre Haute, IN.
Kenneth Ray Russell, known as Kenny, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Veteran''s Hospital in Indianapolis, at the age 74. He was born in Linton on October 12, 1950, the son of Eleanor (Johnson) Russell and Rollie Russell.
Florence H Clayton, age 89, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at 2:33 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bell Trace Health and Living Center. She was born on August 16, 1935, the daughter of George & Helena (Bolton) Clayton.
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Martin W. Baysinger, 60, of Linton, IN passed away at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Linton, IN.
William D. "Bill" Myers, 84, of Midland, IN passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
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