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A Solsberry woman was uncooperative and allegedly tried to kick a deputy after they responded to a domestic incident. She was arrested and has been charged with domestic battery and resisting law enforcement.
Read MoreSeveral officers responded to a domestic dispute in Linton involving a man who was carrying a gun but did not have a permit to carry. He was in court Monday and has been charged with a felony.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Thursday, June 11, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 177 confirmed cases and 28 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,291 tested.
Read MoreA Solsberry man is accused of busting out headlights then swinging a tire tool at another man. He was allegedly too drunk to land the tool on the man’s head and the man punched him in the face.
Read MoreA woman who allegedly kneed a man during a domestic argument was arrested and is facing a Level 6 felony battery charge.
Read MoreFour individuals, who heard a screaming, yelling, physical domestic between a man and a woman outside in Linton at 1 a.m., responded when she yelled for help. The man threw a punch at one of them but missed. He got punched back. LPD officers responded and took two to jail.
Read MoreA Jasonville woman is facing a felony charge for an alleged battery on a child that had been placed in her care by DCS from another county.
Read MoreA Linton man who was arrested a couple of weeks ago after he crashed into a railroad crossing arm has been arrested again. In the earlier incident, he’s accused of OVWI after he tested with a .131 BAC. Two weeks later, he’s back in jail, but this time he tested with a BAC of .233. The legal limit is .08.
Read MoreA Lyons man driving a truck in Lyons was stopped then taken to jail yesterday after testing showed he had a blood alcohol concentration of .192.
Read MoreLee’s mother, from Greene County, has been notified that investigators believe they have located Lee’s body and the family is now awaiting confirmation pending official identification through dental records.
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Monday, June 8, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 175 confirmed cases and 28 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,241 tested.
Read MoreAn inmate at the Greene County Jail has been charged with battery for allegedly throwing a cup of hot water, fresh out of a microwave, into the face of another inmate.
Read MoreA deputy was dispatched to a noise complaint and wound up busting up an underage drinking party. Three juveniles are in trouble and today, summons were issued to six individuals aged 18-20 ordering them to appear in court on charges of alcohol possession by a minor, a Class C misdemeanor.
Read MoreIndiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush issued the following statement on Race and Equity on Friday afternoon, June 5, 2020: The gravity of the events across the country and here in Indiana demanding equity—both peaceful protests and violent outbursts—require a response from the judicial branch. The courts play a vital role in our society’s aim toward justice for all. Courts are the hallowed halls within which justice is sought. It is guaranteed by due process and equal protection rights. But, if their power is abused, courts can be complicit in perpetuating the bias and inequity that are carved in our nation’s history. As Chief Justice of Indiana, I want to make known that we can and must do better……
Read MoreAs of 12 noon, Friday, June 5, when the Indiana Department of Health announced the statewide COVID-19 stats, the data shows Greene County with a total of 172 confirmed cases and 26 deaths reported to the state, with a total of 1,130 tested.
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