February 03, 2021

Suspect in theft of Bobcat and fire department equipment is in custody

February 03, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

An ongoing investigation into numerous thefts in eastern Greene County by detectives and deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a suspect. He’ll be in court in the morning on drug charges in one case and in a second case, theft of the Bobcat, trailer and over $27,000 worth of equipment from the Beech Creek/Eastern Fire Department.

UPDATE: GCSD recovers Bobcat and other equipment stolen from fire department

January 04, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has recovered the Bobcat and trailer and other equipment, with an estimated value of over $30,000, that was stolen from the Eastern Fire Department in early December. GCSD Detective David Elmore reports that an anonymous tip led to the discovery of the stolen goods at a residence in the Lawrence Hollow area of eastern Greene County.

GCSD asks for tips on first responder equipment stolen from fire department

December 16, 2020/ Anna Rochelle

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is asking for information from the public about a burglary that occurred earlier this month at the Hendricksville Community Center in eastern Greene County. A Bobcat on a trailer that belonged to the Eastern Volunteer Fire Department was stolen and GCSD has been investigating.

Greene County Sheriff’s Detective David Elmore said when Eastern Fire Chief Brandon Eads arrived at the Hendricksville fire station on Tuesday, December 8, he saw the fire department’s Bobcat was missing along with a trailer and other equipment.

Det. Elmore reported the burglary occurred sometime between Thursday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 8.

Stolen items included a 2019 3400 side-by-side Bobcat, a Diamond C 12 x 77 trailer, and approximately $8,415 worth of first responder equipment.

According to Det. Elmore, the total value of all items stolen amounts to $27,700.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of any of these items should call GCSD Dispatch at 812-384-4411 or contact any law enforcement agency.