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Attorney General Todd Rokita and his staff won a federal appeals case this week that will help protect Hoosiers from dangerous predators who have committed sex crimes.
Read MoreUPDATE: Subjects are believed to be in a vehicle described as a gray 2015 Toyota Pruis with plate # XOI617.
The Greene County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of a person missing from the Linton area and is asking for information from the public.
GCSD Deputy Zachary Goad said Michelle has been reported by family members as missing and was last seen at a residence on County Road 1375 West near Linton on April 21. Prior to leaving on April 21, Michelle said she was going to Terre Haute then going mushroom hunting with Rodger Sears.
Any information about the location of Michelle Sears or Rodger Sears can be provided to the Greene County Sheriff's Office at 812-384-4411.
Read MoreGCSD has been investigating a dog bite incident that occurred in the Solsberry area involving two dogs that attacked a woman out for a walk, leaving her with multiple wounds on both legs. A criminal case was filed late last week against the owner of the dogs.
Read MoreScanning some items while failing to scan all items at the self-check-out at the Jasonville Dollar General Store resulted in a warrant for the arrest of a 30-year-old Vincennes woman.
Read MoreA 40-year-old Linton woman was arrested on April 17 following allegations that she closed-fist struck her daughter in the face, causing her nose to bleed.
Read MoreIn the wake of the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office Criminal Nonsupport Campaign, which allows criminal action to be taken against those who have accrued large arrears, a warrant has been issued for a Sullivan man for nonpayment of more than $40,000 in child support.
Read MoreA 42-year-old Linton man is facing charges of invasion of privacy and battery following an incident that occurred on April 22.
Read MoreAfter responding to a complaint regarding criminal mischief on April 20, Lt. Marvin Holt of the Bloomfield Police Department arrested a 22-year-old Bloomfield woman on charges of possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreLinton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Read MoreBLOOMFIELD, INDIANA— Effective April 2023, the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has begun criminally prosecuting the non-payment of child support orders. It is critical that court ordered child support payments be made on time, and in an appropriate manner, in order to ensure the wellbeing of the child or children involved.
Read MoreAn 18-year-old Jasonville man is facing misdemeanor charges of minor possession of alcohol after officers from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and Jasonville Police Department responded to a March 17 call of a large party where several underage kids were consuming alcohol.
Read MoreOne driver accused of failing to yield the right of way to an oncoming vehicle resulting in a crash on State Road 54 in Linton on Tuesday night was arrested for leaving the scene and then telling a story a detective said was not true.
Read MoreResisting law enforcement, both on foot and via vehicle, landed a 27-year-old Bloomington man behind bars on March 28.
Read MoreEarly this morning, the Indiana State Police was made aware of an email message sent to several dozen Indiana schools threatening the use of explosive devices that had allegedly been planted on various school campuses. We immediately allocated all intelligence resources to investigate the validity of the threat….
Read MoreSullivan County - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, The Indiana State Police, with the assistance from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan City Police Department, and Shelburn Police Department, conducted an investigation after receiving information that a male and a female, both of Sullivan, were suspected of dealing narcotic drugs.
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