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After two inmates in the Greene County Jail got into a fight last week, a deputy investigating the incident was able to watch a replay of the fight since it was recorded on the jail’s video surveillance system.
Read MoreOwen County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Matt Miller announced Thursday that a homicide investigation has been ongoing since Tuesday night when a deceased woman was found lying in a roadway in rural Owen County northwest of Spencer.
Read MoreA Jasonville woman who ran off the road in her car early last Saturday was arrested on OVWI charges. Tests showed she had a BAC of .153.
Read MoreTwo men were under investigation following a party last summer that involved underage drinking. As a result, one of the men is facing a misdemeanor for furnishing alcohol to minors but probable cause was not found to charge the other man, who serves as a reserve officer with a local police department.
Read MoreLast Friday, when rescue personnel from several departments responded to a predawn crash on a foggy morning, they found a Jeep Cherokee in a creek with a driver suffering from a severe injury, trapped inside the Jeep.
Read MoreA Worthington man charged with sexually abusing three children over a number of years has been on trial this week in Greene Circuit Court. It began with jury selection on Monday followed by evidence and testimony that wrapped up mid-day Wednesday (today) when the jury went into deliberations. Later today, Wednesday afternoon, they returned to the courtroom with verdicts of guilty on 14 felony counts.
Read MoreFew details were released right after an off-duty sheriff’s deputy was arrested over Labor Day weekend then placed on administrative leave. This week more information became available – he’s facing two misdemeanor counts for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Read MoreBloomington, IN- The Indiana State Police Bloomington Post received several complaints today from local citizens reporting a phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam has drawn specific attention to the area.
The scammer called local citizens with the Caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with the “812-332-4411” phone number. The scammer identified himself as an Indiana State Police officer and commenced to tell the citizen that he was the victim of ID theft. The scammer then asked the citizen to go to a local store and obtain a prepaid credit card or gift card; money that would then be used to assist the scammer to clear up this alleged identity theft.
Read MoreA Jasonville man arrested in June following an incident in Linton was charged with six felony counts involving sexual battery and sexual misconduct with minors. He was out on bond when another allegation was made about an incident of felony child molestation that allegedly occurred in Jasonville more recently. Two warrants were issued and he was arrested last Friday. He’s being held without bond.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 14, 2021) — Harvest season is here and for some that means visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, but we want to remind motorists that harvest season also means farmers will begin harvesting this year’s corn and soybean crops. That means more slow-moving agricultural equipment will be traveling on Indiana’s rural roads and highways. We want to remind everyone to stay alert and be courteous to ensure we all get home safely.
Read MoreA warrant was issued Thursday for the arrest of a Jasonville man accused of child molesting, a Level 3 felony. A second warrant for his arrest was issued Friday on a charge of disseminating matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony. He was taken into custody late Friday by an investigator from the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Marine Cpl. Humberto "Bert" A. Sanchez of Logansport. Cpl. Sanchez died while serving his country. The 22-year-old was killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is accepting additional applications for the 82nd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com.
Read MoreA warrant was issued yesterday (Thursday) for the arrest of a Jasonville man accused of child molesting, a Level 3 felony. A second warrant for his arrest was issued earlier today (Friday) on a charge of disseminating matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff BEGINNING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND RETURN TO FULL STAFF AT MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT Sept. 11, 2021. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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