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After a Bloomfield man crashed a truck on a county road, he told a deputy his buddy was driving but he ran off into the woods after the crash. It was a good story but the deputy didn’t fall for it.
Read MoreBloomfield – In an effort to support residents as stay at home orders are gradually lifted, the Greene County Health Department announces a free COVID-19 testing site at the Fairplay-Grant Fire Department, 206 Charlotte, Switz City. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8AM until 8PM.
Read MoreDetective Shawn Cullison of the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help from the public to locate a runaway juvenile from Greene County. Jailey Brooke Elliott, who uses the name “Brooke,” has been reported missing and is believed to have run away from the east side of Greene County. She was last seen on Monday, May 18, on the south side of Bloomington. Jailey “Brooke” is described as a 5’ 3” female weighing 120 lbs. with blonde hair and blue eyes. No clothing description is available. Anyone with information about this case should contact Det. Cullison or any other deputy by calling the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411, Option 1 for dispatch.
Read MoreA Worthington man was arrested and is facing drug charges after a Monday night traffic stop. A deputy reported he was in possession of methamphetamine and other controlled substances.
Read MoreA driver who was allegedly speeding was mad because he got stopped. He wound up in jail facing a charge of resisting law enforcement.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Wednesday, May 20, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 162 confirmed cases and 21 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 759 tested.
Read MoreA man whose license had been suspended for life apparently drove a truck on a trip to see his girlfriend in eastern Greene County. As he was driving away, he was stopped by a deputy who reported finding meth in the truck.
Read MoreA Lyons woman has been charged with a felony and numerous misdemeanors for allegedly driving under the influence of meth and other substances.
Read MoreLast year a Jasonville man was convicted of felony battery on a family member. On Sunday, he was taken into custody for another alleged battery on the same person.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Tuesday, May 19, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 161 confirmed cases and 21 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 744 tested.
Read MoreLast week, a Linton woman allegedly drove over parking curbs in a restaurant parking lot then narrowly missed hitting an officer’s vehicle. This week she’s facing an additional charge for her alleged behavior at the jail. She’s accused of hitting a jail officer.
Read MoreA BPD officer following a Bloomfield man headed toward town on SR 54 said the driver crossed the center line twice. The driver was arrested, accused of OVWI.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, May 18, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 160 confirmed cases and 21 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 731 tested.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Saturday, May 16, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 154 confirmed cases and 20 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 688 tested.
Read MoreIn early January, an investigation began into an incident involving a couple who were confined, threatened, robbed and had their vehicle stolen. Warrants were issued. Yesterday, two suspects connected to the case were taken into custody.
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