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The Indianapolis VA Medical Center of Veteran Health Indiana (VHI) will host a Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Marion County Fairgrounds located at 7300 E. Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46239.
Read MoreA Linton woman who told a good story about why she had a controlled substance in her bag was arrested after her story was checked out and didn't turn out to be true.
Read MoreAfter blood test results came back, a criminal case was filed this week against a driver who crashed his car into a guardrail in the Springville area last September then was transported to the hospital with injuries to his legs.
Read MoreThe FBI, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is issuing a national public safety alert regarding an explosion in incidents of children and teens being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for additional explicit material or money—a crime known as sextortion.
Read MoreIndiana Conservation Officer Cole Hollingsworth has been selected as the 2022 District 5 Officer of the Year. District 5 includes Clay, Greene, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo counties.
Read MoreA summons to appear in Greene Superior Court has been issued for a Linton man after allegedly hunting with the aid of a motorized conveyance and illegally taking a white-tailed deer.
Read MoreA 33-year-old Worthington woman was arrested after having too many drinks and refusing to leave a Worthington establishment.
Read MoreGreene County Sheriff George Dallaire announced today that the Indiana Sheriffs' Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 - $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
Read MoreA 44-year-old Linton man was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 8 after crashing his truck into a residence while under the influence of alcohol.
Read MoreA 43-year-old Jasonville woman was arrested on Jan. 7 on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after crashing her vehicle.
Read MoreA 30-year-old Solsberry woman is behind bars following a botched murder-suicide on Dec. 22.
Read MoreEmployees of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department recently gathered for their annual end-of-the-year party and during that time employees were recognized for exemplary service throughout the year.
Read MoreSince 2015, Jan. 9 has been set aside as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day for citizens to express thanks to law enforcement officers. On this day, Jan. 9, we ask you show appreciation for the law enforcement officers of Greene County listed in this post as well as Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers who work in our county and the security personnel at the Greene County Courthouse as well as all reserve personnel and jail officers.
Read MoreThe Worthington Police Department has been providing assistance in a joint investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police and Kentucky State Police that resulted in the arrest of a Worthington man accused of felony child molestation, child seduction and rape. The suspect is currently behind bars ar the Greene County Jail.
Read MoreA warrant was issued and served on Jan. 4 for a Bloomfield man on charges of strangulation, sexual battery, domestic battery, and interference in reporting a crime.
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