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Consumer Alert: Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers against telephone scam

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Consumer Alert: Indiana Attorney General warns Hoosiers against telephone scam

Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued an alert to Hoosiers to remain vigilant against a recent surge in telephone scams seeking to take advantage of consumers. An influx in reported complaints have shown that fraudsters are utilizing a telephone scam in which they impersonate a utilities customer service representative and urge customers to make a payment by threatening to cut off power or utility services within thirty minutes of receiving the call. In some instances, the scammer reportedly asks for payment to be dropped off at a kiosk or a laundry mat. These scams are an attempt to steal consumers’ money or identities.

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Suspect's attempt to block an officer did not go well

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Suspect's attempt to block an officer did not go well

Earlier this month, the suspect in an investigation and a couple of family members attempted to block an officer from leaving the area after an interview. They stood in front and in back of the officer’s vehicle and refused to move. The suspect then threw himself onto the hood as if he’d been hit. This did not go well for the suspect.

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Newberry man, accused of hitting VFW flagpole in Worthington, is back in jail

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Newberry man, accused of hitting VFW flagpole in Worthington, is back in jail

A Newberry man driving a Jeep was accused of hitting and damaging a flagpole in front of the VFW in Worthington then leaving the scene back in February of 2020. He’s been serving a sentence in Knox County but this week he’s back in the Greene County Jail to face charges here.

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Governor directs flags in Vigo County to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Det. Ferency

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Governor directs flags in Vigo County to half-staff on Tuesday in honor of Det. Ferency

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Vigo County to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.

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Officers seize over eight ounces of methamphetamine

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Officers seize over eight ounces of methamphetamine

A Linton man arrested Thursday night is facing a high-level felony charge for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deal. He’s in jail without bond pending court appearance and an LPD officer is reporting over eight ounces of meth was seized during the arrest.

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Elsewhere: Bloomington man sentenced for child pornography

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Elsewhere: Bloomington man sentenced for child pornography

INDIANAPOLIS – A Bloomington man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for conspiracy to transport child pornography. He will also serve 10 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution to the minor victim.

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