Two women accused of shoplifting almost $400 worth of items
/Two women allegedly caught leaving a store with almost $400 worth of items stashed in their purses and a backpack are facing theft charges.
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Two women allegedly caught leaving a store with almost $400 worth of items stashed in their purses and a backpack are facing theft charges.
Read MoreOn Wednesday afternoon, October 20, around 1:30 pm, Indiana State Police Bloomington District A.C.E.S. Troopers Caleb Garvin and Ian Portteus were conducting a patrol along I-69 in Greene County as part of the HIDTA (High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Federal Project.
Read MoreCOVID-19, people not showing up and scathing social media posts attacking the defendant caused a mistrial in a Greene County case before it got started…….
Read MoreThe trial of Nathanael Sexton in Greene County started early yesterday, on Tuesday, October 19, before Judge Dena Martin in Greene Superior Court with the successful seating of a jury followed by opening statements by Greene County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Keven McIntosh and Defense Attorney Joseph Lozano of Bloomington.
Read MoreWhen police responded to a domestic late Saturday night, the alleged victim didn’t want anything done. But when they responded to another call a couple hours later, a Linton man went to jail.
Read MoreA GCSD detective reported finding marijuana when a search warrant was executed at the home of a Worthington Town Council member.
Read MoreA driver was arrested in the wee hours last Saturday after a caller reported a car was driving on railroad tracks in Linton. The driver denied driving on the tracks, but he ended up in jail after failing sobriety testing and breath test results showed a BAC of .155.
Read MoreA couple driving through Linton last week with a headlight out attracted the attention of an LPD officer and a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of both on charges of possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreA Switz City man is facing charges of felony breaking and entering, and strangulation, after deputies responded to a domestic incident last Wednesday night.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of General Colin Powell. Flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Oct. 22, 2021.
Read MoreColumbus, Indiana - Early this morning, October 18, 2021, a motorcyclist was thrown from his motorcycle after striking a deer on I-65 Northbound near the 62 mile marker in southern Bartholomew County. The motorcyclist was killed and a “Good Samaritan” was seriously injured when they were struck by a second vehicle.
Read MorePresident Joseph Biden has ordered all United States Flags to half-staff from Monday, October 18, through Friday, October 22, 2021, in honor of General Colin Powell.
Read MoreUPDATE: Late Sunday, Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom identified the three individuals involved in the fatal crash in Sullivan County on Sunday morning. Mallorie Cochran, 16, Farmersburg, a junior at North Central High School, was the driver of one vehicle. She died from injuries sustained in the crash involving two vehicles. Perry Deschamp, 58, Jasonville, was the driver of the second vehicle. He also died from injuries. Karla Deschamp, 56, Jasonville, was seriously injured but late Sunday was reported to be in stable condition at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis……….SULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - A two vehicle crash took the lives of two Wabash Valley residents Sunday morning, October 17. Sullivan County Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call at 10:27 AM, reporting the accident at the intersection of State Road 48 and County Road 200 E. A 16 year old female, who was the sole occupant of one vehicle, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Early indications are that a 58 year old male was driving the second vehicle. He also died from injuries received in the crash.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - A two vehicle crash took the lives of two Wabash Valley residents Sunday morning, October 17. Sullivan County Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call at 10:27 AM, reporting the accident at the intersection of State Road 48 and County Road 200 E. A 16 year old female, who was the sole occupant of one vehicle, died from injuries sustained in the crash. Early indications are that a 58 year old male was driving the second vehicle. He also died from injuries received in the crash.
Read MoreAt least three deputies responded on Monday evening after someone reported a man said a woman was going to kill him and do a “blood sacrifice.”
Read MoreGreeneStreets covers crime news, court news, jail logs, obituaries and sometimes other news from Greene County, Indiana.
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 131 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 101 calls and incidents from Friday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, including:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Aug. 24-Sept. 4, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, July 27-July 31, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, July 27-July 31, 2026:
Fred Richard Lammert, Jr. 61, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Clinton "Clint" B. Reed, 45, of Linton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, September 25, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, surrounded by his family.
Phillip Joe Yates, 58, of Coalmont, passed away peacefully at his home at 10:42 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born in Sullivan on December 20, 1967, Phillip was the son of Howard Yates and Ruth (Zellers) Sluder. He built a life centered on hard work, family, and the simple things that brought him joy.
Roma Lea Baker, 86, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Glenburn Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Freida R. Tarvin, 87, went to Heaven with family by her side, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. She was born on September 5, 1939, in Crane, Indiana to William ‘Glen’ and Ruby (Smith) Webster. Freida married the love of her life, Carl R. Tarvin, on September 9, 1961.
Russell Leo Holstine, 87, of Elnora, Ind., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1939, in Cornettsville, Ind., to the late Alton Parker and Mary Ellen (Wilson) Holstine.
Reavia L. DeVore, 87, of Lyons, Indiana, went to Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Edwin Clifford and Edith Josephine (Starkey) Savage. Reavia married the love of her life, Gerald D. DeVore on June 26, 1954.
Sandra E. Clifford, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Autumn Trace, surrounded by the love and presence of her children.
Karen Kay (Sanders) Kelsey, 72, of Odon, Indiana, passed from this life, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 24, 1954, in Linton, Indiana to William Ernest and Patricia Ann (Wright) Sanders. Karen married Randy Kelsey on September 4, 1998.
Ann Blackmore (formerly known as Grace Ann), 84, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Spring Arbor in Albemarle, North Carolina. Born on July 1, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, Ann was the daughter of George Vernon Blackmore and Grace Wonner Blackmore, who preceded her in death.
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