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Sullivan County - May 3, 2020, Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn initiated an investigation at the request of the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility and Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler, into the death of inmate Jeremiah Roberts, age 32, of Nacogdoches, Texas. Investigators suspect foul play and are treating the death as a homicide.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Saturday, May 2, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 95 confirmed cases and six deaths reported to the state, with a total of 461 tested.
Read More(Indianapolis, IN)-Today, in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Indiana Motor Truck Association (IMTA), the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) helped to provide cotton face masks to truck drivers.
Read MoreA rural Bloomfield man who was stopped for driving while suspended is being charged with felony pot possession – he has three prior convictions.
Read MoreA rural Bloomfield man is accused of strangling a woman until she passed out then breaking the windows out of her vehicle with a crowbar while she was locked inside. He was arrested and will be in court next week.
Read MoreFollowing Governor Holcomb’s press briefing, the state opened a website detailing a five-step plan to get Indiiana Back On Track.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Friday, May 1, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 34 new cases for a total of 90 confirmed cases and six deaths reported to the state, with a total of 439 tested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, April 30, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 56 confirmed cases and six deaths reported to the state, with a total of 396 tested.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Greene and Sullivan Counties and all IDOC facilities and Parole District offices to be flown at half-staff to honor Wabash Valley Correctional Officer Gary Weinke. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 1. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents in Greene and Sullivan Counties to lower their flags to half-staff on Friday to honor Officer Weinke and his service.
Read MoreTwo male jail inmates are both being charged with battery after an altercation turned physical. They are both accused of throwing a few punches at each other.
Read MoreA Linton man who was serving home detention was arrested during a home visit after he failed a urine screening and was found in possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreCarlisle, Ind. - Offenders at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility (WVCF) are making masks to help limit the spread of COVID-19 both within the prison walls and in the community.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Wednesday, April 29, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 55 confirmed cases and six deaths reported to the state, with a total of 384 tested.
Read MoreTwo men from rural Lyons are accused of assaulting another man while he was unable to defend himself. According to GCSD Det. Elmore, witnesses said the victim was choked until he lost consciousness, then punched numerous times. The victim’s jaw was broken in three places. The assault took place at a rural location west of Worthington. Both suspects have been arrested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Tuesday, April 28, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with 48 confirmed cases and six deaths reported to the state, with a total of 359 tested.
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