Linton man accused of three incidents of theft since May
/A Linton man is racking up accusations of theft since last May. There’s now three cases pending against him, all involving thefts from local businesses.
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A Linton man is racking up accusations of theft since last May. There’s now three cases pending against him, all involving thefts from local businesses.
Read MoreA Bloomfield man was convicted of driving while suspended in August. He apparently continued to drive. He was stopped by a Linton officer and accused of driving while suspended. He apparently continued to drive. A little over a week later, he was stopped by a Bloomfield officer and accused of the same thing.
Read MoreA warrant was issued Thursday for the arrest of a former high school band director previously employed in Greene County. He’s accused of felony dissemination of matter harmful to minors. According to court records, he no longer resides in this area. UPDATE with ARREST: Cory Alan Chapman, 33, was arrested on Friday, December 6. He turned himself in and was booked in to the Greene County Jail. The Monday morning Jail Log describes his offense as “obscenity/pornography, providing obscene material to minors.” He is facing a Level 6 felony. His bond was set at $4,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He posted $400 and was released the same day as his arrest. Current court record and the jail log list Chapman with an address in West Lafayette. However, as of this morning, Monday, December 9, Chapman is listed as a member of the staff on the Paoli Junior-Senior High School webpage.
Read MoreA warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of a former high school band director previously employed in Greene County. He’s accused of felony dissemination of matter harmful to minors. According to court records, he no longer resides in this area.
Read MoreUPDATE: Terry Lee Scales was taken into custody sometime yesterday, December 5, by Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Harvey Holt following an investigation by GCSD Det. Sgt. James O’Malley. His bond was set at $10,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He posted $1000 and was released…… A warrant was issued Wednesday for a Worthington man following an investigation into a complaint of inappropriate behavior.
Read MoreA warrant was issued yesterday for a Worthington man following an investigation into a complaint of inappropriate behavior.
Read MoreAn Indianapolis man allegedly clocked at 100 mph on I-69 was arrested last Friday morning. He’s accused of reckless driving and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Read MoreThis was a swift investigation. Within two days of receiving a tip about a Switz City man allegedly involved in sexual crimes against a very young child, including child pornography, ISP detectives arrested the suspect. Earlier today, a judge set the man’s bond at $80,000 cash only.
Read MoreSullivan County – This coming Sunday will be the seventh anniversary of the murder of Lowell Badger and police are still hoping someone with information will come forward to shed light to help in the ongoing investigation.
Read MoreA woman who crashed her car into a ditch and broke a couple of wooden posts was not injured. She got out and walked home but later that night, a deputy knocked on her door and arrested her for leaving the scene of an accident.
Read MoreA Linton man, arrested in June and charged with dealing meth, was arrested again last Friday night during a traffic stop. Now he’s facing another felony charge, for meth possession.
Read MoreDeputies were unable to locate a convicted sex offender they say had failed to update his registration as required by law. A warrant was issued and he was taken into custody last Wednesday.
Read MoreGreene County – Last Wednesday, November 27, members of the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Cyber Crimes Unit, and members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, including Martinsville Police Officer Lachelle Maurer and FBI Special Agent Todd Prewitt, executed a search warrant at a residence in Greene County.
Read MoreSullivan County - On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at approximately 7:11 p.m., Sullivan County 911 Dispatch Center received an emergency call in reference to a trailer fire.
Read MoreBloomington - The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Indiana State Police want to remind every motorist the importance of driving responsibly during this holiday period, which officially starts tomorrow, Thursday, November 28.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries, sports, and other happenings in Greene County.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 65 calls and incidents from Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, to Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 128 calls and incidents from Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, to Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Oct. 5-9, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
Kimberly McKinley, 68, of Bloomfield, IN passed away at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Linton, IN.
Stephen Charles Floyd, 83 of Bloomfield passed away Saturday October 24, 2026.
Jerry Lee Ellett, 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, October 25, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved. Jerry was born in Linton on December 6, 1943, to George H. and Margaret L. (Wheeler) Ellett. He lived nearly his whole life in the town where he was born, and he spent most of it looking after it.
Scott Alan Miller, 62, of Newberry, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 21, 1964, in Linton, Indiana to Chester L. ‘Chet’ and Alberta R. (Dowden) Miller. Scott married Donna Lee (Sexton) Miller on May 2, 1984, and after her passing, he married Jennifer R. Tarvin.
Jack Daniel Long, known to just about everyone as JD or "jack o lantern," passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 42. A Worthington, Indiana resident, Jack lived a life full of laughter, music, and good company.
Betty Ellen Drake, 99, of Jasper and formerly of Linton, died peacefully early on the morning of Monday, October 12, 2026, at Serenity Springs at Northwood in Jasper. Her long life was full of faith and family, and she spent it caring for others.
Louis Anthony “Tony” DeVault, age 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2026. Tony was born in Washington, Indiana, on February 7, 1947, the only son of Louis E. DeVault and Norma E. (Clifton) DeVault.
Donald R. Howard, 93, of Bicknell, Indiana, died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Valyrian Place in Greencastle, Indiana. Donald was born on September 2, 1933, in Bonnie, Illinois, to Doyle and Hazel (Severs) Howard.
Donald Edward Roach, 75, of Jasonville, Indiana, passed from this life, on Friday, September 25, 2026 at The Health Center at Glenburn in Linton, Indiana. He was born on July 21, 1951 in Princeton, Indiana to Clarence LaVerne ‘Hattie’ and Ruby May (Inman) Roach.
Tina L. Lamb, 69, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with family by her side, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Gibson Family Center in Terre Haute. She was born on June 28, 1957, in Vincennes, Indiana to Charles W. and Nancy Louise (Scott) Lett. Tina married Rodney E. Lamb on March 24, 1990.
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