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Two warrants are out for the arrest of a Sullivan man accused of bilking two people in Greene County out of substantial sums of money for work that was never performed, over $13,000 in one case and in another case, over $5,000 from an 85-year-old whose house was in need of repair.
Read MoreA Solsberry man is missing and the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is investigating his disappearance. Today, on Wednesday, October 23, GCSD just released more information along with a photo. GCSD Deputy Jordan Gooding, the investigating officer, reported Saturday afternoon, October 19, that Danny Carpenter was last seen on Friday, October 11, at his residence located on Marcy Hollow Road in Solsberry. Gooding said Carpenter missed work for one week and an employee from his workplace attempted to check on him multiple times at Carpenter’s home but Carpenter was not there and his vehicle was not there. According to Deputy Gooding, Carpenter could possibly be driving his 2012 white Ford F-250 with Indiana license plate TK281NPC. Gooding said Carpenter is known to frequent the west side of Bloomington. “His cell phone was pinged in western Monroe County, but the cell phone is no longer on,” said Gooding. Carpenter is a white male, 62 years old, approximately six feet tall, weighing 250 lbs., with gray hair, brown eyes and possibly a full gray beard. Deputy Gooding said Carpenter may be in poor health with difficulty in breathing and some mental confusion. Anyone with information about Carpenter’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411, option 1 to speak to dispatch.
Read MoreA warrant has been issued for a Bloomington man accused of stealing a work van from a Greene County business. The van contained over $5,000 worth of tools that were allegedly pawned in Indy.
Read MoreVideo surveillance that captured the images of two men stealing a license plate led to the arrest of one of the men. When he appeared in court last week, he was charged with felony theft and possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreA Linton man visiting in Worthington Friday night was arrested early Saturday for an alleged battery that occurred on the way back to Linton. The driver stopped the car and left him on the side of the road with no phone and no shirt.
Read MoreA mother is accused of being intoxicated on the kitchen floor when she was also taking care of her three children. She is being charged with neglect.
Read MoreA Solsberry man is missing and the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is investigating his disappearance. GCSD Deputy Jordan Gooding, the investigating officer, reported Saturday afternoon, October 19, that Danny Carpenter was last seen on Friday, October 11, at his residence located on Marcy Hollow Road in Solsberry. Gooding said Carpenter missed work for one week and an employee from his workplace attempted to check on him multiple times at Carpenter’s home but Carpenter was not there and his vehicle was not there. According to Deputy Gooding, Carpenter could possibly be driving his 2012 white Ford F-250 with Indiana license plate TK281NPC. Gooding said Carpenter is known to frequent the west side of Bloomington. “His cell phone was pinged in western Monroe County, but the cell phone is no longer on,” said Gooding. A clothing description is not available but Carpenter is approximately six feet tall, weighing 290 lbs., is balding and has a white beard. Anyone with information about Carpenter’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411, option 1 to speak to dispatch.
Read MoreThe Worthington Police Department is reporting an incident of vandalism occurred at the Community Building in the Worthington Park on Friday night, October 18, between 9:30 and 10:10 p.m. WPD Deputy Marshal Russell Walls is asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact police. “All of the glass is broken out of the windows and doors,” said Walls, adding this caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. According to Officer Walls, one suspect was wearing a red Aeropostale 1987 tee shirt, blue jeans and dark shoes. Around noon on Saturday, Officer Walls released photos from a surveillance system showing a suspect. Anyone who recognizes the individual in the photos or who has any information about this incident is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411 option 1 for dispatch. Walls thanked anyone with information for their help and said anyone with a tip will remain anonymous.
Read MoreTwo warrants are out for the arrest of a Sullivan man accused of bilking two people in Greene County out of substantial sums of money for work that was never performed, over $13,000 in one case and in another case, over $5,000 from an 85-year-old whose house was in need of repair.
Read MoreA convicted sex offender was registered as living in the Lyons area, but could not be found there. Next he registered as living in Solsberry but could not be found there. Then a deputy found him staying in Lyons. Now he can be found in jail.
Read MoreAn 86-year-old Linton man, accused of battery resulting in bodily injury, is being summoned to appear in court in mid-November.
Read MoreA criminal case was filed yesterday against a Worthington man accused of domestic battery.
Read MoreA sex offender required to register for ten years on Indiana’s Sex and Violent Offender Registry was just two days away from the end of his registration requirement when he was arrested in Greene County for two counts of alleged child molesting, both as Level 1 felonies.
Read MoreA 56-year-old Bloomfield man, accused of exposing himself and other inappropriate behavior at his business in Bloomfield, has been arrested and released on bond.
Read MoreA warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 56-year-old business owner accused of exposing himself, masturbating and approaching young women while he was naked at his business, Grip’s Pizza in Bloomfield. According to the Indiana State Police, at the time of the alleged incidents, the man was serving as a high school and junior high golf coach at a local school, but his employment has since been terminated.
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