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Greene County - On Thursday, April 22, 2021, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Richard Klun, along with his K-9 Loki, responded to a church parking lot in Owensburg about a suspicious vehicle.
Read MoreAfter the Bloomfield Town Marshal viewed video of a physical altercation involving three individuals on Monday afternoon, all three are facing charges of battery and disorderly conduct.
Read MoreA teen driver who admitted he’d been drinking before he drove into Bloomfield from the Viaduct area is accused of crashing a Mustang into a utility pole then leaving the scene.
Read MoreA Linton man arrested Monday night has been charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon for allegedly threatening to kill a family member while he made stabbing motions with a pocketknife.
Read MoreA mushroom hunter accused of trespassing was arrested last Sunday with methamphetamine, a syringe, and a grocery bag full of mushrooms.
Read MoreAfter a man was released from jail and started walking toward Sullivan County, he didn’t get far before he was in trouble again. His suspicious behavior was reported and he was arrested west of Bloomfield then transported back to jail.
Read MoreA Worthington girlfriend/boyfriend couple is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a rural Worthington property including antiques, curios and collectibles that were found in their home after they were evicted. He’s wanted on five different warrants for his arrest, she’s wanted on one and their whereabouts are unknown.
Read MoreOn Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Greene County General Hospital, in partnership with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, is participating and unwanted medications may be dropped off at the hospital on Saturday, April 24, 2021, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Follow the signs to the main lobby entrance, pull up, and deputies and hospital staff will be happy to remove and dispose of the medications.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Per the President’s order, flags should be flown at half-staff from now until sunset on the day of interment. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff. The date when flags should return to full staff is not yet known but will be the date of internment.
Read MoreAfter a driver witnessed another vehicle travel all over the road and almost cause accidents, the driver managed to get the other driver to pull over.
Read MoreAn inmate from Sullivan County is accused of hitting another inmate in the Greene County Jail because the other inmate changed the channel on the television.
Read MoreA driver who was south of Bloomfield Sunday morning thought she was close to her home in Illinois. She asked a deputy to follow her home. He gave her a ride to jail.
Read MoreSince last Friday night, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department has been investigating the deaths of three people in southeastern Greene County. Autopsies have been completed but the investigation is ongoing and no additional information has been released as of late Tuesday, April 20.
Read MoreOn Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Read MoreAs a sign of respect and in honor of the life of former Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, all American flags and subordinate flags should now be flown at half-staff until internment - to be announced.
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