July 30, 2021

Criminal charge filed against former LPD officer who was placed on administrative leave in May

July 30, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Criminal charge filed against former LPD officer who was placed on administrative leave in May

A former police officer is facing a criminal charge of false informing as a result of an investigation by the Indiana State Police into allegations that he didn’t tell the truth about the events that led to the arrest of a Linton man in May. Following the incident, the officer was taken off the street and placed on administrative leave by LPD Chief Paul Clark. In addition to the ISP investigation, a special prosecutor was appointed and this week, he filed a criminal case against the officer, and the LPD Chief confirmed the officer is no longer employed by the Linton Police Department.

July 29, 2021

Injured man facing charges for public intox and battery to officer

July 29, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Injured man facing charges for public intox and battery to officer

After rescue personnel and officers responded to help a Linton man who was injured in a fall, they reported the man reacted with an abusive and threatening attitude, yelling obscenities, resisting, spitting and hitting. They determined he was intoxicated.

July 28, 2021

Man facing felony charge in domestic incident

July 28, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Man facing felony charge in domestic incident

A man accused of pinning a woman up against a wall and choking her is expected in court tomorrow for his initial hearing.

July 28, 2021

Two women accused of shoplifting on the Fourth of July

July 28, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Two women accused of shoplifting on the Fourth of July

Two women who allegedly arrived early on the Fourth of July at a store in Linton, carrying big purses with the intention of shoplifting, have been arrested.

July 27, 2021

Linton man charged with OVWI following crash last Wednesday morning

July 27, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Linton man charged with OVWI following crash last Wednesday morning

A Linton man was arrested for OVWI after a deputy responded to a mid-morning crash involving one vehicle last week. No injury was reported.

July 27, 2021

Linton woman charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

July 27, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Linton woman charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

A Linton woman is accused of furnishing alcohol and CBD gummies to minors and of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a male juvenile.

July 27, 2021

Switz City man charged with resisting arrest and injuring an officer

July 27, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Switz City man charged with resisting arrest and injuring an officer

A Switz City man suspected of reckless driving and making an unwelcome advance to a woman who was walking in Linton, is accused of injuring an officer while resisting arrest, damaging a patrol vehicle, and driving while intoxicated.

July 26, 2021

Fight between brothers ends with one injured, one arrested

July 26, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Fight between brothers ends with one injured, one arrested

When an ISP trooper responded to a fight between brothers in the Solsberry area last week, an ambulance was called to take one to the hospital and the other was taken to jail.

July 26, 2021

Illinois driver arrested after Saturday night crash

July 26, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Illinois driver arrested after Saturday night crash

After deputies responded to a crash involving two vehicles on SR 54 near SR 45 last Saturday, an Illinois woman was arrested. She’s accused of driving in an impaired state due to marijuana use. No injuries were reported.

July 26, 2021

Charges filed in rape case

July 26, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Charges filed in rape case

Three felony counts have been filed against a man suspected of an alleged rape last week in Linton.

July 23, 2021

Local law enforcement agencies gearing up for Greene County’s National Night Out on August 3

July 23, 2021/ Halea Franklin

Organizers for Greene County’s National Night Out are always excited for the annual event, but this year brings an added level of excitement as last year’s event was cancelled twice due to COVID-19.

July 22, 2021

Linton driver facing drug charges after Tuesday night traffic stop

July 22, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Linton driver facing drug charges after Tuesday night traffic stop

A Linton driver was arrested Tuesday night after officers reported he was in possession of meth, numerous items of paraphernalia and multiple syringes.

July 22, 2021

Motorcycle rider accused of having over 10 grams of meth in a saddlebag

July 22, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Motorcycle rider accused of having over 10 grams of meth in a saddlebag

A motorcycle rider, whose license was suspended, was arrested after he was stopped for having an expired registration and false plate then was found with over 10 grams of meth in a saddlebag.

July 21, 2021

ISP is participating in the 8th Annual National "Best Looking Cruiser" Contest

July 21, 2021/ Posted by Staff

ISP is participating in the 8th Annual National "Best Looking Cruiser" Contest

The American Association of State Troopers will be conducting their annual "Best Looking Cruiser" contest for the eighth time. The Georgia State Police cruiser was voted the “2020 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner. The Indiana State Police submitted a photo that represents the entire state (see photo below). Nothing says Indiana better than a rustic barn in a country setting, with a basketball hoop and a fabulous looking Indiana State Police Cruiser!

July 21, 2021

Rape suspect arrested by LPD

July 21, 2021/ Anna Rochelle

Rape suspect arrested by LPD

A man who is a suspect in an investigation by the Linton Police Department into an alleged rape was taken into custody early this morning.

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Archie Ervin Rose, 85, of Linton, Indiana, passed from this life, with loved ones by his side, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. He was born on July 25, 1939 in Linton to Edson and Bertha Madeline (Moore) Rose.

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Patricia Ann White-Corbin, 75, of Solsberry passed away Thursday September 19, 2024 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

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Daryl Wayne Glasscock, 71, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

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Aurora Jade Warner

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Aurora Jade Warner was born sleeping on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Deaconess Women's Hospital in Evansville. She was the beloved daughter of Jacob & Kendra (Elofson) Warner.

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Norman Pilant

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Norman Pilant, 79, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 9:15 A.M. Thursday, September 19, 2024 with his family surrounded by him in his home in Jasonville, IN.

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Paul G. Correll

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Paul G. Correll

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Paul G. Correll, age 89, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 2:15 AM on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born in Linton on April 18, 1935, the son of Jesse G. and Dorothy (Magner) Correll.

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