Linton Police Department investigating homicide
/The Linton Police Department has been investigating a murder since at least mid-day yesterday and has released limited information.
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The Linton Police Department has been investigating a murder since at least mid-day yesterday and has released limited information.
Read MoreA Solsberry man who was allegedly intoxicated and slumped over the wheel of a truck parked in the lot of a Bloomfield restaurant was arrested and last week was charged with public intoxication and resisting law enforcement.
Read MoreA woman who allegedly barged in a home with a shotgun in her hand earlier this month has been charged with two felonies - residential entry and intimidation with a deadly weapon.
Read MoreA suspect wanted in Greene County for alleged counterfeiting was in jail in Sullivan County when a warrant was issued for his arrest. In Sullivan County, he was also facing a charge of felony counterfeiting. On Monday, Abbott was transported into the Greene County Jail where the local warrant was read to him.
Read MoreAfter an armed robbery at the Jasonville Package Store March 5, the suspect fled on foot with the cash but his getaway path put him in sight of a JPD officer who noticed suspicious behavior. The suspect was apprehended.
Read MoreAfter an investigation by the Linton Police Department, a Linton man was arrested, accused of taking pornographic photographs of a child and inappropriate touching. He’s been charged with seven felonies.
Read MoreIndianapolis, Ind.— Beginning March 18, 2020, to lessen strain on offenders and their loved ones the result the COVID-19 virus, Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) officials worked with the telephone and video service provider to permit each eligible offender the opportunity for two five-minute-long phone calls, as well as one video visit of either 10 or 25 minutes each week and fee free. This agreement runs through April 14, 2020.
Read MoreA Linton man accused of breaking into a home and taking power tools and a firearm was taken into custody last Thursday afternoon. He’s been charged with four felonies.
Read MoreAfter a no-knock search warrant was executed by numerous officers at a home in the Linton area, a warrant was issued for one woman.
Read MoreAs a result of an investigation by a detective and the Owen County Drug Task Force, a Worthington man is behind bars, charged with three Level 2 felonies of dealing quantities of methamphetamine.
Read MoreA Tulsa man in Greene County to visit a friend got stopped late Monday and wound up in the Greene County Jail. He’s accused of cocaine possession.
Read MoreWhen a Jasonville man walked into the police department to make a report, he didn’t know he was wanted on a warrant, but the police chief did. The man took off in a hurry, the chief caught him and now the man is facing new charges.
Read MoreFollowing a series of interviews with an alleged child victim and several family members, charges were filed against a Jasonville man accused of inappropriate touching of a child under the age of 14.
Read MoreA Linton woman was arrested last Saturday after deputies reported finding methamphetamine, syringes and other paraphernalia in her home.
Read MoreIndianapolis, Ind - While there are presently no known cases of COVID-19 among staff or offenders housed at Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facilities, the previously announced suspension of visitations at specific prison locations has been extended to all facilities. This will be effective March 12, 2020 and is anticipated to last at least two weeks.
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
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:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026:
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:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 131 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27, 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:
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.
Fred Richard Lammert, Jr. 61, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Clinton "Clint" B. Reed, 45, of Linton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, September 25, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, surrounded by his family.
Phillip Joe Yates, 58, of Coalmont, passed away peacefully at his home at 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born in Sullivan on December 20, 1967, Phillip was the son of Howard Yates and Ruth (Zellers) Sluder. He built a life centered on hard work, family, and the simple things that brought him joy.
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