GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.

ALERT CANCELED.....Silver Alert issued for Bloomington woman

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ALERT CANCELED.....Silver Alert issued for Bloomington woman

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Christina Lynn Strunk, a 49 year old white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 85 pounds, blonde hair with hazel eyes, last seen wearing a black floral dress, and driving a red 2016 Toyota Camry with Indiana license plate: BLZ500. Christina is missing from Bloomington, Indiana which is 51 miles southwest of Indianapolis and was last seen on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.  She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. If you have any information on Christina Lynn Strunk, contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 812-349-2781 or 911.

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Indiana State Police Statement on Widespread Indiana School Threats

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Indiana State Police Statement on Widespread Indiana School Threats

Early this morning, the Indiana State Police was made aware of an email message sent to several dozen Indiana schools threatening the use of explosive devices that had allegedly been planted on various school campuses. We immediately allocated all intelligence resources to investigate the validity of the threat….

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Search warrant leads to two individuals arrested in Sullivan County for dealing drugs 

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Search warrant leads to two individuals arrested in Sullivan County for dealing drugs 

Sullivan County - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, The Indiana State Police, with the assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan City Police Department, and Shelburn Police Department, conducted an investigation after receiving information that a male and a female, both of Sullivan, were suspected of dealing narcotic drugs.

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Bloomington Master Trooper/Detective Promoted to Sergeant

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Bloomington Master Trooper/Detective Promoted to Sergeant

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper/Detective Kevin Getz to the position of Public Information Officer (PIO). Sergeant Getz will serve as the PIO for the Bloomington District which covers Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan and Owen Counties.

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Thank a Dispatcher: Public Safety Telecommunicator Week April 9-15, 2023

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Thank a Dispatcher: Public Safety Telecommunicator Week April 9-15, 2023

In 1991 Congress proclaimed the second full week in April to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to recognize the importance of those special individuals who coordinate the efforts of police, fire, and EMS workers. Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Indiana. Indiana has recognized this week since 1999.

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In Vigo County: Collaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency

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In Vigo County: Collaborative Police Investigation Leads to Discovery of Narcotics and U.S. Currency

Vigo County - On Friday, April 7, 2023, after a lengthy collaborative investigation involving the Indiana State Police, Terre Haute Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, officers were able to collect enough evidence leading to the arrest of five suspects. These suspects were involved in a large-scale methamphetamine and marijuana distribution organization.

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Citizen report about activity in southeastern Owen County and multi-agency response results in arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles

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Citizen report about activity in southeastern Owen County and multi-agency response results in arrests and recovery of stolen vehicles

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at approximately 9:30 am, Sgt. Ian Portteus was at the Bloomington State Police Post doing paperwork when he overheard radio traffic from the Owen County Sheriff's Department regarding a possible theft of three vehicles from T&T Repairables near Whitehall, in southeastern Owen County. Law enforcement response originated after a concerned citizen called the Sheriff’s Department Communication Center and reported suspicious activity leaving the area of the business.   

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Knox County Coroner Arrested for Official Misconduct

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Knox County Coroner Arrested for Official Misconduct

Knox County – Wednesday night, March 22, Indiana State Police arrested Knox County Coroner Karen Donovan, 40, of Vincennes, for Official Misconduct, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance.

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Indiana State Police stepping up patrols during St. Patrick's Day Weekend

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Indiana State Police stepping up patrols during St. Patrick's Day Weekend

Indianapolis, IN - The Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols to help curb impaired and drug impaired driving. The enforcement campaign will run from through April 4, 2023. The safety initiative is designed to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities and to promote safe driving around St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA Tournament. It also comes at a time when roadway deaths continue to climb across the state and nation.

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Elsewhere: Indiana State Police targeting Indianapolis street racing events, dozens arrested

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Elsewhere: Indiana State Police targeting Indianapolis street racing events, dozens arrested

Indianapolis, IN - A national trend involving street racing, street take-overs and spinning has gotten the attention of the Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Within the past year ISP and IMPD have conducted several special operations targeting these illegal activities resulting in more than 40 arrests and the recovery of over 80 stolen vehicles. 

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Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Indiana State Trooper 

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Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Indiana State Trooper 

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Master Trooper James R. Bailey who was killed in the line of duty. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 11. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff.

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