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A Worthington woman who claimed that when a man struck her with his vehicle, a pair of pliers somehow just came out of her hand and knocked his back window out. It appears a Worthington police officer didn’t buy her story – a criminal case has been filed against her.
Read MoreA crash involving one vehicle claimed the life of a Linton woman on State Road 54 near County Road 230 North yesterday afternoon. Other drivers who witnessed the crash said they were almost hit by the vehicle that traveled off the roadway, hit a mailbox, ramped a driveway then crossed the highway and landed in a ditch.
Read MoreIn late August, GreeneStreets reported Linton police officer Debbie McDonald had been placed on administrative leave with pay, then in a separate story, the Indiana State Police confirmed they were investigating a reported “misuse of funds” from the Linton FOP. Few details were released at that time. More details emerged today when the FOP filed a civil case against McDonald alleging over $28,000 in funds have been “misappropriated” during the time McDonald served as the organization’s treasurer.
Read MoreA Bloomfield woman is accused of walking out of a store in Linton without paying for several items.
Read Moret’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways. The Putnamville State Police Post would like to pass along a few safety tips to help you avoid a possible collision with a deer this year.
Read MoreLPD officers reported finding methamphetamine and marijuana when a Linton man, allegedly driving in an impaired state on a suspended license, was stopped for an expired license plate.
Read MoreEarly last Thursday, GCSD was looking for a man wanted on a warrant and found him just sitting on the ground in a storage unit area, with methamphetamine, some pills and a syringe close at hand.
Read MoreWhen deputies responded to a Worthington woman’s 911 call for an officer, they determined she was under the influence of an illegal substance, hallucinating and needed medical help. She was transported to a hospital but is also facing charges of resisting law enforcement.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors (MCI). The MCI positions will staff permanent scale facilities in Lowell, West Harrison, Terre Haute, Richmond, and Seymour. Inspectors enforce both state and federal regulations pertaining to commercial motor vehicles operating within the State of Indiana.
Read MoreA Linton man is accused of an attack on his own father as the father was walking into a bank last Friday. He landed some blows then the father put the son on the ground and held him down until police arrived.
Read MorePower lines were knocked down and both lanes of traffic on Lone Tree Road were closed for a time this afternoon, Sunday, October 3, due to a crash involving an RV.
Read MoreIndianapolis, IN - Recently, an Indiana State Senator, an INDOT Hoosier Helper and an Indiana State Trooper teamed up to help a family stranded along the highway.
Read MoreA Switz City man arrested during a traffic stop in Worthington Wednesday had posted bond and was just waiting to be released at the end of his eight-hour hold when an ISP Trooper told him he was facing an additional charge for meth possession.
Read MoreUPDATE: When Ferree appeared in Greene Superior Court for his initial hearing via two-way video on Tuesday, September 28, his bond was set at $80,000 with ten percent cash allowed. Ferree was represented by an attorney from Indianapolis. He has since posted $8,000 and been released from custody.
Read MoreA Lyons woman is accused of educational neglect because her child has already been absent from school for at least 20 days since school started in early August.
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