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James A. Driver, 38, of Spencer, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021, in a traffic accident while working as a Deputy Sheriff for Monroe County. James was born in Upney, United Kingdom, on December 27, 1982 to Kathleen (Keys) Driver and Alan M. Driver.
Read MoreOn March 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 pm, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 45 North of Eller Road in Monroe County. When first responders arrived it was discovered that one of the vehicles involved was occupied by a Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy. The Deputy was unconscious and unresponsive…… UPDATE #2: Deputy Driver was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Read MoreA Bloomington man who handed his marijuana to a trooper was unhappy when it resulted in a charge. He allegedly insulted the trooper and cursed on the way to jail.
Read MoreA man arrested this week for trespassing on a property in Bloomfield was served with notification not to be on the property earlier this month.
Read MoreOn March 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 pm, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 45 North of Eller Road in Monroe County. When first responders arrived it was discovered that one of the vehicles involved was occupied by a Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy. The Deputy was unconscious and unresponsive…… UPDATE #1: Accounts set up for donations to benefit the family of MCSD Deputy James Driver
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 16 and older are now eligible to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. The expansion makes more than 1.3 million additional individuals eligible for vaccine.
Read MoreA Worthington man who was a passenger during a Sunday night traffic stop was arrested after an ISP K9 alerted to the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle.
Read MoreA Solsberry man, who has lived in several other locations in Greene County, was arrested yesterday following a GCSD investigation. Today in Greene Circuit Court, he was charged with child molesting.
Read MoreBloomfield, Indiana (March 30, 2021) – Recently, Indiana has seen an increase in the number of social media ‘vigilante’ groups attempting to go after suspected online predators without the support of law enforcement. While these groups may have the best intentions in mind, operating outside the scope of law enforcement can be extremely dangerous for both themselves and others.
Read MoreOn March 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 pm, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 45 North of Eller Road in Monroe County. When first responders arrived it was discovered that one of the vehicles involved was occupied by a Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy. The Deputy was unconscious and unresponsive.
Read MoreA tragic crash earlier today on State Road 45 at Eller Road in Monroe County claimed the life of Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputy James Driver. This story will be updated when more information is released.
Read MoreA rural Bloomfield man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly struck another man with PVC pipe and when deputies located him, was exhibiting erratic and paranoid behavior.
Read MoreOfficers are still looking for the suspect accused of brutally beating a man with a club last Wednesday night but during the course of their investigation, they interviewed another man and arrested him for possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreIndiana Conservation Officers are now investigating the shooting deaths of two juvenile bald eagles in the same area of the state.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 30 and older are now eligible to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. This expansion of eligibility makes the vaccine available to more than 840,000 additional Hoosiers.
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