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Suspect in Greene County Jail: Linked by DNA match to thefts in Greene County in 2018

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Suspect in Greene County Jail: Linked by DNA match to thefts in Greene County in 2018

A lengthy investigation into thefts in the summer of 2018 of a John Deere Gator, an EZ-GO golf cart and other equipment resulted in the identification of a suspect thanks to a match between the suspect’s DNA and a DNA profile from a flashlight left behind on the scene. Charges were filed in Greene County but the suspect was in jail on similar charges in Monroe County. Last Friday, he was transferred into the Greene County Jail.

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ISP investigation leads to pursuit and arrest of two suspected of dealing meth in Greene and other counties

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ISP investigation leads to pursuit and arrest of two suspected of dealing meth in Greene and other counties

Lawrence County - Tuesday, January 5, 2021, the Indiana State Police concluded a lengthy investigation into dealing methamphetamine. ISP received information that Heather A. Blessing, age 34, of Ellettsville, IN and Eric M. Flaherty, age 39, of Louisville, KY were involved in dealing methamphetamine in Lawrence, Greene, and Monroe counties.

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Elsewhere: ISP Indy investigating theft of handgun from ISP vehicle

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Elsewhere: ISP Indy investigating theft of handgun from ISP vehicle

Indianapolis, IN - Detectives from the Indiana State Police are investigating a theft from an ISP vehicle. In the overnight hours of January 2 into January 3, an issued police handgun was taken from a marked state police vehicle parked in a private driveway. The theft occurred in the Pine Springs West neighborhood near 75th and Hague Road, Indianapolis.

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New Year’s Eve stand-off ends with arrest

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New Year’s Eve stand-off ends with arrest

While others were ringing in the New Year or watching the ball drop on television last Thursday night, numerous law enforcement officers in Greene County were negotiating with a suspect on the scene of a stand-off. When a rural Bloomfield man involved in a domestic altercation, who was in a house with a young child, refused to exit or open the door, a deputy with search warrant in hand forced the door open. Officers entered and after a struggle, the suspect was taken into custody.

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UPDATE: GCSD recovers Bobcat and other equipment stolen from fire department

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UPDATE: GCSD recovers Bobcat and other equipment stolen from fire department

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has recovered the Bobcat and trailer and other equipment, with an estimated value of over $30,000, that was stolen from the Eastern Fire Department in early December. GCSD Detective David Elmore reports that an anonymous tip led to the discovery of the stolen goods at a residence in the Lawrence Hollow area of eastern Greene County.

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Bloomfield woman arrested after New Year’s Eve pursuit in Sullivan County

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Bloomfield woman arrested after New Year’s Eve pursuit in Sullivan County

A Terre Haute man who led officers on a New Year’s Eve pursuit in Sullivan County, first on a highway, then over a curb and into pine trees in a small town, then on foot through the woods, was taken into custody after a physical struggle with officers. A Bloomfield woman who was a passenger in his Cadillac was also arrested for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

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Worthington woman arrested for felony breaking and entering

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Worthington woman arrested for felony breaking and entering

Over the past few weeks, the Worthington Police Department has received reports of an unidentified woman walking into homes uninvited and getting into vehicles. It happened again this morning. The suspect was arrested and is facing a felony charge for residential entry.

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Christmas Eve Crash: WPD asks for tip to locate maroon 2004-2005 Ford Ranger or Focus

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Christmas Eve Crash: WPD asks for tip to locate maroon 2004-2005 Ford Ranger or Focus

On Christmas Eve, a Worthington man’s house was damaged when it was hit by a vehicle that was able to back out of the situation and leave the scene. An investigation by the Worthington Police Department reveals they’re looking for a maroon 2004-2005 Ford vehicle, possibly a maroon 2004-2005 Ford Ranger or Focus, and they’re asking for help from the public to locate the vehicle.

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Southern District of Indiana US Attorney's Office collects $9,055,193 in civil and criminal actions

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Southern District of Indiana US Attorney's Office collects $9,055,193 in civil and criminal actions

Indianapolis – Acting United States Attorney John E. Childress announced today that the Southern District of Indiana collected $9,055,193.32 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2020. Of this amount, $2,195,355.91 was collected in criminal actions and $6,859,837.41was collected in civil actions.

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