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Scott County - An Indiana State Trooper from the Sellersburg Post was injured Wednesday morning when a car being hauled on a flatbed trailer broke free from its cargo straps and rolled off a trailer on I-65 Southbound.
Read MoreA Linton woman is accused of ringing up her items in a self-checkout lane at a local store but canceling the transaction and not making payment before walking out the door with over $60 worth of merchandise.
Read MoreA Lyons woman was in court last week facing a felony after a vial of meth was found in her purse during a search. She allegedly said she had no clue where it came from.
Read MoreA Lyons man is now facing a felony charge for allegedly failing to show up to serve a short sentence on a misdemeanor conviction.
Read MoreAn Indiana State Police investigation into suspected drug activity in Greene County resulted in the arrest of two suspects in May. A third suspect was taken into custody early this morning.
Read MoreAttorney General Todd Rokita today issued an alert to Hoosiers to remain vigilant against a recent surge in telephone scams seeking to take advantage of consumers. An influx in reported complaints have shown that fraudsters are utilizing a telephone scam in which they impersonate a utilities customer service representative and urge customers to make a payment by threatening to cut off power or utility services within thirty minutes of receiving the call. In some instances, the scammer reportedly asks for payment to be dropped off at a kiosk or a laundry mat. These scams are an attempt to steal consumers’ money or identities.
Read MoreEarlier this month, the suspect in an investigation and a couple of family members attempted to block an officer from leaving the area after an interview. They stood in front and in back of the officer’s vehicle and refused to move. The suspect then threw himself onto the hood as if he’d been hit. This did not go well for the suspect.
Read MoreAn officer reported a driver with only one working headlight did not have a license to carry the handgun found in his vehicle.
Read MoreA Newberry man driving a Jeep was accused of hitting and damaging a flagpole in front of the VFW in Worthington then leaving the scene back in February of 2020. He’s been serving a sentence in Knox County but this week he’s back in the Greene County Jail to face charges here.
Read MoreA Switz City man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop last week. A deputy reported finding meth, pot and pills in the vehicle.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Vigo County to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance for Terre Haute Police Detective Greg Ferency. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.
Read MoreA Linton man arrested Thursday night is facing a high-level felony charge for possession of methamphetamine with intent to deal. He’s in jail without bond pending court appearance and an LPD officer is reporting over eight ounces of meth was seized during the arrest.
Read MoreAfter a Jasonville man crashed his car into a telephone pole on J Street NW in Linton on Wednesday, an officer found him unresponsive with the vehicle still running and still in gear.
Read MoreA Loogootee man has been charged with felony counterfeiting after he allegedly used counterfeit bills to pay for farm equipment he purchased from a Greene County man.
Read MoreINDIANA - The Indiana Department of Transportation is marking the one year anniversary of the Hands Free Driving Law going into effect.
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