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A Springville man, accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal crash in May that took the life of Jeremiah Murphy and injured two others including a young child, got out of jail in August on a temporary release granted so he could seek medical treatment. On Monday, he was back in custody for an alleged violation of the conditions of his release.
Read MoreIt would take $5,500 cash for a Bloomfield man accused of dealing methamphetamine to get out of jail. Last week the defense asked for that amount to be reduced but on Monday, a judge said no.
Read MoreA Linton man is facing criminal charges after a citizen allegedly caught him puncturing tires in a parking lot and tackled him then held the suspect to the ground until police arrived.
Read MoreA warrant was issued a couple of weeks ago for the arrest of a Jasonville woman who was out on bond but then failed to show up for a court hearing. She’s facing drug-related charges and the warrant is still outstanding.
Read MoreA Jasonville man was in court last week, charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon and pointing a firearm at another man. The two men were involved in an ongoing disagreement over the care of an elderly family member which led to a confrontation then an arrest.
Read MoreUpdate: At 9:50 a.m., the Greene County Sheriff’s Department reported teen has been located and she is safe. …. A Greene County juvenile has been reported as missing and the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for information. Keara Devae Analiece Wickline, 14 years old, is missing from the eastern Greene County area. Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Zachary Goad reports Keara was last known to be in the area of Highland Village Park in Bloomington, Ind., around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 18. Anyone with information about Keara is urged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411, option 1.
Read MoreFriday Night Update: Bennett was taken into custody at 7:42 p.m. in Worthington by Deputy Marshal James Harrington and Officer Timothy Inman, both of the Worthington Police Department. Before 9 p.m., he was booked in to the Greene County Jail where his bond was set at $11,000 surety with ten percent cash allowed. Officer Harrington reported Bennett was cooperative and the arrest was made without incident. A warrant’s been issued for the arrest of a Worthington man accused of spitting on an officer, kicking a computer and radios in a patrol vehicle, and other combative behavior.
Read MoreA rural Bloomfield woman is being summoned to appear in court after her dog bit a neighbor and prevented him from getting inside his house. He shot the dog which allegedly had not been to a vet and had not been immunized.
Read MoreA warrant’s been issued for the arrest of a Worthington man accused of spitting on an officer, kicking a computer and radios in a patrol vehicle, and other combative behavior.
Read MoreA Worthington woman was arrested last Friday night after a WPD officer was dispatched twice to a domestic situation involving several individuals and a disagreement over who could stay at the house and who could not.
Read MoreAfter a Worthington man saw a story about the arrest of a Linton man accused of stealing chainsaws from a business then selling them on Facebook, he went to the Linton Police Department to report he’d bought a trimmer and a leaf blower from the suspect.
Read MoreAfter a woman fled her home with her children, she called police to report a domestic battery. The suspect was detained and allegedly admitted to the accusations. He also admitted he’d been using meth for two days.
Read MoreA Lyons man accused of throwing things and making a threat bonded out of jail after his arrest but he’s due in court Monday on misdemeanor charges.
Read MoreBy the time a Linton man, arrested last week, accused of a series of threats and threatening behavior including stalking, made his appearance in court yesterday, a second criminal case had been filed against him and he was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury in addition to stalking and intimidation.
Read MoreA 33-year-old Bloomfield woman has been charged with meth possession but her 53-year-old male passenger, also from Bloomfield, has been charged with dealing methamphetamine as a result of a traffic stop by ISP Troopers for an expired license plate.
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