A man, who was a back seat passenger during a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of the driver very early on Wednesday last week, was the back seat passenger in another traffic stop later that night. He was let go during the first stop, arrested in the second.
Aaron Edward O’Malley-Starr
Aaron Edward O’Malley-Starr, 28, Bloomington, was arrested by Deputy Alan Jackson of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department late last Wednesday, June 17.
Jordan Nicole Watson
Jordan Nicole Watson, 27, homeless, was also arrested by Deputy Jackson during the same traffic stop.
Around 8:44 p.m. that Wednesday, Deputy Jackson stopped a gray 2016 Ford Fusion on State Road 54 for crossing the center line near Park Avenue and again near John Street in Bloomfield.
Thomas Bobbs was the driver, with back seat passengers O’Malley-Starr and Watson.
The driver agreed to a search of the vehicle and the deputy saw a plastic bag with a crystal substance when the passengers got out of the car. The substance field-tested positive as methamphetamine. O’Malley-Starr allegedly admitted the bag belonged to him.
During the search, Deputy Jackson found a bag where Watson had been sitting that contained syringes which field-tested positive for the presence of meth. Watson allegedly admitted that bag belonged to her.
The driver and the vehicle were released from the scene.
O’Malley-Starr and Watson were booked in to the Greene County Jail between 10:30-11:00 p.m. Both were held without bond pending court appearances.
During his initial hearing this Tuesday, June 23, O’Malley-Starr was charged with possession of methamphetamine a Level 6 felony. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed.
During her initial hearing also on Tuesday, June 23, Watson was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony, and unlawful possession of a syringe, a Level 6 felony. Her bond was set at $10,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed.
As of late Thursday night, they had not posted bond and were still in the Greene County Jail.
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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.
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Two arrested during traffic stop, both charged with meth possession
/ Anna RochelleA man, who was a back seat passenger during a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of the driver very early on Wednesday last week, was the back seat passenger in another traffic stop later that night. He was let go during the first stop, arrested in the second.
Aaron Edward O’Malley-Starr
Aaron Edward O’Malley-Starr, 28, Bloomington, was arrested by Deputy Alan Jackson of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department late last Wednesday, June 17.
Jordan Nicole Watson
Jordan Nicole Watson, 27, homeless, was also arrested by Deputy Jackson during the same traffic stop.
Around 8:44 p.m. that Wednesday, Deputy Jackson stopped a gray 2016 Ford Fusion on State Road 54 for crossing the center line near Park Avenue and again near John Street in Bloomfield.
Thomas Bobbs was the driver, with back seat passengers O’Malley-Starr and Watson.
The driver agreed to a search of the vehicle and the deputy saw a plastic bag with a crystal substance when the passengers got out of the car. The substance field-tested positive as methamphetamine. O’Malley-Starr allegedly admitted the bag belonged to him.
During the search, Deputy Jackson found a bag where Watson had been sitting that contained syringes which field-tested positive for the presence of meth. Watson allegedly admitted that bag belonged to her.
The driver and the vehicle were released from the scene.
O’Malley-Starr and Watson were booked in to the Greene County Jail between 10:30-11:00 p.m. Both were held without bond pending court appearances.
During his initial hearing this Tuesday, June 23, O’Malley-Starr was charged with possession of methamphetamine a Level 6 felony. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed.
During her initial hearing also on Tuesday, June 23, Watson was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony, and unlawful possession of a syringe, a Level 6 felony. Her bond was set at $10,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed.
As of late Thursday night, they had not posted bond and were still in the Greene County Jail.
GreeneStreets
GreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
Latest Jail Logs
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, April 7, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, April 4, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, April 3, 2025:
Latest Activity Logs
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:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 116 calls and incidents from Monday, March 3-Friday, March 7, 2025, including:
Court News & Records
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, March 24-April 4, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court March 17-March 21, 2025:
Latest Obituaries
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.
Nolan "Jack" Jean Wilson, 89, of Linton, IN passed away March 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
Larry D. Beverstock, 84, of Cloverdale, Indiana, passed away, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born on September 25, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to Bard Bertram Beverstock and Iris (Robison) Beverstock Love. Larry married his loving wife, Sandy S. (Bloom) Beverstock on March 9, 1995.
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