Rural Bloomington man facing two felonies
/A driver without a valid license said he was driving because his passenger was too intoxicated to drive, and he didn’t know that meth was in the vehicle.
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A driver without a valid license said he was driving because his passenger was too intoxicated to drive, and he didn’t know that meth was in the vehicle.
Read MoreAn angry man who threatened to kill several individuals at a rural Bloomfield residence last Saturday night was found hiding under a bed when two deputies and a trooper arrived on the scene.
Read MoreA Worthington man who allegedly crossed the center line in the Linton area several times, crossed the fog line several times and almost ran off the road early Sunday was stopped then arrested.
Read MoreA Switz City man on probation allegedly gunned his vehicle over railroad tracks last Friday night. The vehicle went sideways and crashed and he wound up in jail on OVWI charges. He bonded out but now there’s a warrant out for his arrest for violating the terms of his probation.
Read MoreAn Indianapolis man who has been in jail in other counties was recently transferred into the Greene County Jail to face two felony charges here. He’s accused of stealing a Jeep and numerous tools while he was working in Greene County last summer.
Read MoreOne of three individuals involved in the 2017 “Brown Squad” stabbing and puppy theft case in Linton is back in jail on a new drug charge and for a bond revocation in another drug case involving heroin.
Read MoreA traffic stop last September by a JPD officer on a speeding vehicle resulted in charges for a Bloomfield woman accused of meth possession as well as driving while suspended. A warrant issued in early October has been outstanding but she was arrested last Friday.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Indiana. Now in its 11th year, the national observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, as well as reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road. “There’s only one task we should be focused on when behind the wheel and that’s safe driving – everything else can wait,” Gov. Holcomb said. “By making a commitment to always pay attention to the road, we all work together to save lives.”
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police has received an anonymous donation of $100,000 towards the Delphi Investigation reward fund. This brings the total to $325,000. The reward will be given to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the deaths of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
Read MoreSince last Thursday, officers from the Worthington Police Department and deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department have been involved in an investigation into a case involving injury to infant. The baby was treated for injuries at Greene County General then transferred to Riley Hospital, and three adults from Worthington were booked into jail on various charges including battery to the child, neglect of a dependent, false informing and incest.
Read MoreSince last Thursday, officers from the Worthington Police Department and deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department have been involved in an investigation into a case involving injury to infant. The baby was treated for injuries at Greene County General then transferred to Riley Hospital, and three adults from Worthington were booked into jail on various charges including battery to the child, neglect of a dependent, false informing and incest.
Read MoreBefore an alleged shoplifter had made it into her front door at home, a Linton officer pulled up to question her about the theft.
Read MoreAfter a woman left her wallet in a shopping cart, another woman spotted it, picked it up and did not turn it in.
Read MoreA driver who was stopped for a license plate light violation back in October was asked to consent to a blood draw – results have been pending but they came back this month.
Read MoreIndiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1006 into law on Thursday, April 1. It’s a police reform and training bill supported by both Indiana Democrats and Republicans that includes de-escalation training requirements as well as $70 million for repair and updates to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy.
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 Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026:
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:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 101 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 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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