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Cloverdale, Ind. - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Owen-Putnam State Forest and was completely contained by early evening.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a juvenile who is missing from the Linton area is a runaway from his home in rural Linton. GCSD Deputy Camron Frye, the investigating officer, reports Skyler Aven Wright, 16, was last seen around 11 p.m. on Monday, April 5, wearing blue jeans, cowboy boots, a black and green FOX brand hoodie and a black baseball cap that says “Professional Fishing Gear.” Skyler is described as a white male, 5’ 8” tall weighing 115 pounds with a thin build. Skyler has brown hair with red dye, cut in a contemporary fashion. Anyone with information about Skyler Wright’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Department at 812-384-4411.
Read MoreOne of three individuals involved in the 2017 “Brown Squad” stabbing and puppy theft case in Linton is back in jail on a new drug charge and for a bond revocation in another drug case involving heroin.
Read MoreA traffic stop last September by a JPD officer on a speeding vehicle resulted in charges for a Bloomfield woman accused of meth possession as well as driving while suspended. A warrant issued in early October has been outstanding but she was arrested last Friday.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — Today, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation declaring April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Indiana. Now in its 11th year, the national observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, as well as reminding motorists about the importance of paying attention to the road. “There’s only one task we should be focused on when behind the wheel and that’s safe driving – everything else can wait,” Gov. Holcomb said. “By making a commitment to always pay attention to the road, we all work together to save lives.”
Read MoreAs the State of Indiana has open vaccine eligibility to all Hoosiers 16 and older, the Greene County Health Department wants to ensure our residents have access to vaccines. Today, the health department has received 1500 additional doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and is hosting a Pop-up Clinic this weekend.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police has received an anonymous donation of $100,000 towards the Delphi Investigation reward fund. This brings the total to $325,000. The reward will be given to anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the deaths of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.
Read MoreSince last Thursday, officers from the Worthington Police Department and deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department have been involved in an investigation into a case involving injury to infant. The baby was treated for injuries at Greene County General then transferred to Riley Hospital, and three adults from Worthington were booked into jail on various charges including battery to the child, neglect of a dependent, false informing and incest.
Read MoreMonroe County, IN – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following information for the visitation and funeral service in honor of Deputy James A. Driver. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m. and last until funeral services begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 East Rogers Road, Bloomington, Indiana 47401. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Social Distancing and Face Mask will be required to attend the services.
Read MoreSince last Thursday, officers from the Worthington Police Department and deputies from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department have been involved in an investigation into a case involving injury to infant. The baby was treated for injuries at Greene County General then transferred to Riley Hospital, and three adults from Worthington were booked into jail on various charges including battery to the child, neglect of a dependent, false informing and incest.
Read MoreAs a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 6, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.
JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.
Read MoreBefore an alleged shoplifter had made it into her front door at home, a Linton officer pulled up to question her about the theft.
Read MoreAfter a woman left her wallet in a shopping cart, another woman spotted it, picked it up and did not turn it in.
Read MoreA driver who was stopped for a license plate light violation back in October was asked to consent to a blood draw – results have been pending but they came back this month.
Read MoreIndiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1006 into law on Thursday, April 1. It’s a police reform and training bill supported by both Indiana Democrats and Republicans that includes de-escalation training requirements as well as $70 million for repair and updates to the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy.
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