Conservation Officers request public’s help on campsite reservation scam
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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a potential scam where unsuspecting Hoosiers are being duped when booking campsites.
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GreeneStreets. Feature photo of a back country road in Greene County, Indiana.
Tuesday at 1 pm: Blessing the new Safe Haven Baby Box at Linton Fire Department
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It’s often said that teamwork makes the dream work; but with collaboration between the Linton Fire Department and other organizations, that teamwork could save lives. Tuesday at 1 p.m., the Linton Fire Department will hold a blessing for its newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box. Then, the box will go live. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Read MoreUPDATE with ARREST: Warrant out for Bloomfield man accused of stealing a case of beer
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The Bloomfield man accused of stealing a case of beer from a Bloomfield business in late November was arrested last week. Last year he was accused of stealing a Christmas tree.
Read MoreDriver arrested for OVWI after almost hitting an officer’s patrol vehicle
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After consuming alcohol at the bar where he works, a Linton driver allegedly was swerving, crossed center and almost hit an oncoming patrol vehicle driven by a JPD officer.
Read MoreDriver said the lockbox in the floorboard contained his mother’s ashes
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A driver stopped in Lawrence Hollow last week cautioned a deputy to be careful with the lockbox in the floorboard of his vehicle, saying it contained his mother’s ashes. The deputy said the lockbox contained four baggies of methamphetamine and a stash of paraphernalia.
Read MoreLinton man accused of OVWI after another driver called 911
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A Linton man is facing OVWI charges after another driver called 911 and reported he was swerving all over the road, had pulled out in front of another vehicle and almost hit yet another vehicle head-on.
Read MoreDriver, asleep at the wheel, arrested for OVWI
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A driver who was found asleep at the wheel of his SUV, with the motor running and in gear, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .214.
Read MoreGreene County Prosecutor to serve on IPAC Board in 2022
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(INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 20, 2021) – Hamilton County Prosecutor Lee Buckingham was elected as the next president of the Association of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys during IPAC’s annual Winter Conference earlier this month. Buckingham will serve as president of the Association for 2022. Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw will serve on IPAC’s board of directors during 2022.
Read MoreWinter weather tips: Stay safe, always assume you are on "thin ice"
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With the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.
Read MoreIndiana reports first COVID-19 case involving Omicron variant
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced today that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in a specimen collected from an unvaccinated Indiana resident.
Read MoreDriver located walking away from crashed pickup stuck in mud
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A Jasonville man with muddy jeans found walking late last night on a county road was arrested for OVWI and leaving the scene after deputies found his pickup truck off a roadway, stuck in mud.
Read MoreCASE UPDATE: Former police officer arrested yesterday after warrant issued
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Early Thursday morning, December 16, after charges were approved by the court, a warrant was issued for the arrest of a former police officer who then turned herself in at the sheriff’s department and was booked into the Greene County Jail at 2:24 p.m.
Read MoreLinton woman accused of battery by can of chicken noodle soup
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A Linton woman who was arrested early Monday is accused of domestic battery for allegedly throwing and hitting a man with a can of chicken noodle soup.
Read MoreDriver charged with OVWI tested with BAC of .157
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A driver who tested with a BAC of .157 was arrested on OVWI charges on Monday night.
Read MoreSometimes Santa Claus comes in a patrol car, assisted by GCSD Reserve Officers
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We’ve all been told that Santa comes in a sleigh with his reindeer leading the way, but for some special Greene County families this year, Santa will come in a police car with members of the reserve officers from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department in tow….. On Christmas Eve, families will receive a visit from Santa and his special deputies with toys and other goodies.
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