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She said he grabbed her throat and tried to strangle her. He said she grabbed his throat and squeezed. After talking to both parties and taking photographs of injuries, a deputy arrested a Lyons man on a charge of felony strangulation.
Read MoreA ceremony was held today to remember fallen Indiana Conservation Officers and recognize current officers for their excellence while serving the state of Indiana and its citizens. A couple of officers from District 5, which includes Greene and Sullivan counties, were recognized with prestigious annual awards.
Read MoreUPDATE with BOND INFO: When JanMichael Pfaff appeared in Greene Superior Court yesterday for his initial hearing, his bond was set at $20,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He has since posted $2,000 cash and been released from the Greene County Jail.…………. When members of the Greene County Task Force swooped in with a search warrant for a Lyons residence early last Friday, they seized over 60 grams of methamphetamine, an assortment of pills and drug-dealing supplies plus cash, and they arrested four individuals plus another person taken into custody during an earlier traffic stop.
Read MoreA high-speed pursuit, that started after midnight in Spencer, traveled south on State Road 67, crossed into Greene County, sped through Worthington and Switz City, ended when the suspect crashed in Lyons.
Read MoreWarrants were issued earlier today for the arrest of three men currently living in a rural Bloomfield residence, all on drug charges, all as a result of an investigation by an Indiana State Police Trooper.
Read MoreWhen a Bloomfield driver with a headlight out was stopped in Worthington last weekend, he ended up in jail for driving while his license was suspended.
Read MoreUPDATE with BOND INFO: When Shiv-Jhon Butt appeared in Greene Circuit Court earlier today for her initial hearing, her bond was set at $40,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. She has since posted bond and been released from the Greene County Jail………. When members of the Greene County Task Force swooped in with a search warrant for a Lyons residence early last Friday, they seized over 60 grams of methamphetamine, an assortment of pills and drug-dealing supplies plus cash, and they arrested four individuals plus another person taken into custody during an earlier traffic stop.
Read MoreUPDATE with BOND INFO: When Eric Cullum appeared in Greene Circuit Court earlier today for his initial hearing, his bond was set at $50,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He has since posted bond and been released from the Greene County Jail…………. When members of the Greene County Task Force swooped in with a search warrant for a Lyons residence early last Friday, they seized over 60 grams of methamphetamine, an assortment of pills and drug-dealing supplies plus cash, and they arrested four individuals plus another person taken into custody during an earlier traffic stop.
Read MoreUPDATE with BOND INFO…….. When Robertson appeared in Greene Circuit Court for his initial hearing earlier today, his bond was set at $10,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. He has since posted bond and been released from the Greene County Jail……….. An ongoing investigation by the Greene County Drug Task Force into a suspected methamphetamine dealing operation in Lyons led to the first of five arrests last Friday when a driver was stopped in Switz City after allegedly purchasing meth in Lyons.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS (May 19, 2021) — Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is mailing these postcards as part of a statewide voter list refresh. The goal is to identify outdated and inaccurate voter registration information to improve the accuracy and integrity of Indiana’s voter registration list.
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to warn Hoosiers about a phishing scam involving unemployment benefits. Scammers are sending text messages asking Hoosiers to verify their identity by clicking on a link. Clicking the link may give scammers access to your personal data.
Read MoreWhen members of the Greene County Task Force swooped in with a search warrant for a Lyons residence early last Friday, they seized over 60 grams of methamphetamine, an assortment of pills and drug-dealing supplies plus cash, and they arrested four individuals plus another person taken into custody during an earlier traffic stop.
Read MoreAn ongoing investigation by the Greene County Drug Task Force into a suspected methamphetamine dealing operation in Lyons led to the first of five arrests last Friday when a driver was stopped in Switz City after allegedly purchasing meth in Lyons.
Read MoreAnyone interested in becoming an Indiana Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend one of two recruiting events, hosted by DNR Law Enforcement’s District 5 on Monday, May 24, and Thursday, June 3. The same material will be presented at each event. The event on May 24 will take place at the Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area Visitors Center at 6 p.m. The address is 13540 W County Road 400 S in Linton…..
Read MoreEvery day, in communities across the country, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers put themselves on the line to save lives, safeguard dangerous situations, and deliver hope to families and communities in crisis. With selflessness, professionalism, and grace under fire, they provide essential care — never more so than during our battle with COVID-19 over the past year. This year’s Emergency Medical Services Week theme, “THIS IS EMS: Caring for Our Communities,” honors our heroic frontline workers who provide vital emergency medical care and ease the burden of crisis for Americans in need of help.
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