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A Lyons woman, who was upset that another woman had an affair with her significant other, intended to physically confront the other woman in a Linton bar. But friends of the other woman helped her get away from the situation. The woman is accused of battery on the friends.
Read MoreDuring an incident last Friday night in Linton, a screaming man was allegedly taunting a police officer by saying, “You wanna take me? Bet you can’t.” He lost that bet.
Read MoreLPD Chief Paul Clark has confirmed that Debbie McDonald has stepped down from her position as an officer for the Linton Police Department. McDonald submitted her resignation yesterday (Monday) afternoon, effective immediately.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.
Read MoreWhen a trooper went looking for a man wanted on a warrant out of Daviess County, he found him at a residence in Greene County, owned by a man currently in jail. Three people were arrested and all are facing drug charges.
Read MoreFollowing a recent theft in the Jasonville area, the Jasonville Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify suspects caught on surveillance video. On Wednesday, November 3, items were stolen from a storage unit located at the intersection of State Roads 48 and 59. If anyone recognizes the suspects or their vehicle, contact the JPD at 1-800-385-1140 or Greene County CrimeStoppers at 812-847-0718.
Read MoreBloomington - The Indiana State Police held their annual awards ceremony yesterday to recognize troopers and state police civilian employees throughout the state for various accomplishments and awards after being postponed several times due to COVID restrictions. ISP employees were recognized for their service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana. Through his hard work and dedication to public service, Master Trooper John Yung has been selected as the “2020 Trooper of the District” by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post.
Read MoreAfter test results returned showing a woman who crashed an ATV in Worthington last summer was operating the ATV with a BAC of .128, a criminal case was filed and she’s being summoned to appear in court.
Read MoreA woman who was staying with a family member in Linton is accused of going through a neighbor’s vehicle without permission. After she was arrested on a misdemeanor charge, she bonded out with a date to appear in court. She was a no-show so now there’s a warrant out for her arrest.
Read MoreA driver on I-69 was arrested last Friday when a trooper responded to 911 calls from other drivers that he was all over the road. When the trooper caught up to him, numerous other cars were not passing him but stacked up behind him with their flashers on.
Read MoreDuring a meeting of the Lyons Town Council on Tuesday evening, C. Royce Honeycutt submitted his resignation to step down from his position as Lyons Town Marshal.
Read MoreA Linton man arrested in Sullivan County over the weekend is accused of leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and meth possession. He was already in trouble in Greene County and out on bond in two criminal cases for alleged drug dealing. Now his bond may be revoked and a warrant’s been issued for his arrest in Greene County, but he’s still in the Sullivan County Jail for now.
Read MoreWhen law enforcement arrived in the Tulip area of rural Bloomfield to arrest a man wanted in Owen County, a woman said he wasn’t there. But when GCSD deputies and a BPD officer searched the residence, they found him hiding inside a wall. The woman said she didn’t know he was there.
Read MoreA warrant was issued Tuesday for the arrest of a convicted sex offender accused of failing to update his information on the state’s Sex and Violent Offender Registry. Deputies have made numerous attempts to locate without success. Whereabouts unknown.
Read MoreWhen a Solsberry man attempted to flee from a GCSD detective and took off in his vehicle during a traffic stop, the detective gave chase at speeds up to 90 mph on both state and county roads in eastern Greene County. When the driver stopped and got out, it became a foot chase but then the suspect stopped and pulled a gun.
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