Linton woman arrested last weekend for meth
/A Linton driver went to jail last weekend after she failed to properly signal a turn, was stopped, and a K9 alerted to the presence of a controlled substance inside her van.
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A Linton driver went to jail last weekend after she failed to properly signal a turn, was stopped, and a K9 alerted to the presence of a controlled substance inside her van.
Read MoreAs summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who does not perform the work they promised. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to take extra care and do their research before hiring a home improvement contractor.
Read MoreVigo County - This morning, Saturday, June 12, 2021, the two persons of interest in the Carlisle shooting, which occurred on June 10, 2021, have been located. Matthew T. Earle and Kyle R. Johnson were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1700 block of S. 12th St. in Terre Haute………. UPDATE with bonds: The Indiana State Police, along with the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office, continue to collect and analyze evidence related to this crime. The preliminary charges are merely probable cause to make an arrest. Formal charges will be determined by the Sullivan County Prosecutor upon a full review of the evidence, at which time it is anticipated further charges will be added. Both Kyle R. Johnson and Matthew T. Earle are currently incarcerated and being held on a $30,000 bond with no 10%. Again, this an active and ongoing investigation.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the following regions:
Central Indiana – Marion, Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Delaware, Hamilton, Hendricks, Howard, Madison, Shelby
Southeast Indiana – Clark, Floyd
Southwest Indiana – Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick
A former Jasonville man is accused of murdering his wife at their home in Oaktown yesterday. Officers found her body on Friday night and the suspect was taken into custody in Sullivan County about an hour later. He is currently incarcerated in the Knox County Jail.
Read MoreVigo County - This morning, Saturday, June 12, 2021, the two persons of interest in the Carlisle shooting, which occurred on June 10, 2021, have been located. Matthew T. Earle and Kyle R. Johnson were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1700 block of S. 12th St. in Terre Haute.
Read MoreAnother individual was arrested and charged when officers from the Greene County Drug Task Force, the Indiana State Police, Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Linton Police Department and Jasonville Police Department showed up a residence in eastern Greene County in a recent string of drug busts that have dealt a blow to a stream of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin into the county.
Read MoreAfter a Linton man allegedly threatened to kill another man and was driving away at a high rate of speed on Tuesday night, an LPD officer made the stop and arrested the suspect.
Read MoreA Linton woman accused of entering a camper without permission and helping herself to an adult beverage from the fridge, has been charged with burglary and trespassing.
Read MoreA Bloomfield driver who was stopped last month for a seat belt violation showed numerous signs of intoxication and was arrested. When he appeared in court this month, he was charged with OVWI.
Read MoreA Linton woman is facing a felony charge for physically abusing a two-year-old child. She’s accused of slapping the sides of the child’s head resulting in the child’s ears turning red and purple with bruising.
Read MoreWhen officers executed a search warrant at a residence in eastern Greene County in late May, one man was arrested and they seized over 1000 grams of methamphetamine plus quantities of cocaine and heroin.
Read MoreLast week when deputies arrived with a warrant for an eastern Greene County man, they said they found him hiding between a mattress and a wall. The suspect, who allegedly admitted he uses about a gram of heroin a day, is facing charges involving possession of heroin and syringes.
Read MoreSullivan County - Detectives with the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post are seeking public assistance regarding the fatal shooting that occurred in Carlisle on June 10, 2021. Detectives have identified two male individuals of interest and need the public’s assistance in identifying and locating them. Please take a moment and review the attached photo of the male individuals. Anyone with information that may help detectives identify these two individuals are asked to contact the Putnamville State Police Post by calling (800)225-8576 or (765)653-4114.
Read MoreCarlisle - June 10, 2021, at approximately 12:00 a.m, Sullivan County Dispatch received a 911 call of multiple gunshots being fired at the intersection of Lewis and Ledgerwood in Carlisle, Indiana, which resulted in one individual being shot.
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There are no new entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, as county offices are closed for the Christmas holiday.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 56 calls and incidents from Monday, Dec. 22 to Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 118 calls and incidents from Monday, Nov. 17 to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Dec. 22-Dec. 24, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Dec. 22-Dec. 24, 2025:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court Dec. 22-Dec. 24, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Dec. 1-Dec. 19, 2025:
Reverend H. Kenneth "Kenny" Adams, 94, of Linton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:06 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jackie “Jack” Keith Bucher, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at University of Louisville hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kathy J. Buck, age 54, of Greenwood, entered Heaven's gates on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born in Linton, Indiana on June 26, 1971, the daughter of Daniel & Mira A. (Trinkle) Bowersock.
Donna Roof, age 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 2:05 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Linton, IN on July 22, 1943, the daughter of Donald & Lillian (Moss) Johnson.
Cheryl Ann Alexander, 75, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Evansville. She was born on September 10, 1950 in Linton to Cleon and Cora Jean (Burress) Bowman.
Delilah R. Baker, age 91, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at 11:27 am on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 10, 1934, the daughter of Arthur & Ella Belle (Mills) Gillaspy.
Jack E. Fulford, 86, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born at home in Worthington on February 5, 1939, at 9:45 a.m., Jack was the son of Garrett and Sylvia (Beale) Fulford. A lifelong resident of Worthington, he was proud of his small-town roots and the community that shaped him.
Larry Shidler, age 85, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 7:25 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Autumn Trace in Linton. He was born in Brazil, IN on October 17, 1940, the son of Raymond & Lela Ruth (Baker) Shidler.
Kenneth "Kenny" L. Stantz, Sr., age 83, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 4:55 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at McCormick's Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Spencer.
Tom J. Miller, 66, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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