Screaming man taunts an officer, goes to jail
/During an incident last Friday night in Linton, a screaming man was allegedly taunting a police officer by saying, “You wanna take me? Bet you can’t.” He lost that bet.
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During an incident last Friday night in Linton, a screaming man was allegedly taunting a police officer by saying, “You wanna take me? Bet you can’t.” He lost that bet.
Read MoreOn Monday November 15th 2021 @ approximately 3:30 p.m., Lawrence County Central Dispatch received a BOL (Be On the Lookout) from Monroe County regarding a white Chevrolet ¾ ton truck with the tailgate hanging off and tire damage from two hit and run collisions.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - On Saturday afternoon, Sullivan County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified around 4 PM of an ATV accident in a wooded area west of Hymera. Upon arrival emergency crews discovered the driver had passed away as a result of his injuries. The name of the deceased has now been released along with additional information.
Read MoreLPD Chief Paul Clark has confirmed that Debbie McDonald has stepped down from her position as an officer for the Linton Police Department. McDonald submitted her resignation yesterday (Monday) afternoon, effective immediately.
Read MoreThe Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police.
Read MoreWhen a trooper went looking for a man wanted on a warrant out of Daviess County, he found him at a residence in Greene County, owned by a man currently in jail. Three people were arrested and all are facing drug charges.
Read MoreFollowing a recent theft in the Jasonville area, the Jasonville Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify suspects caught on surveillance video. On Wednesday, November 3, items were stolen from a storage unit located at the intersection of State Roads 48 and 59. If anyone recognizes the suspects or their vehicle, contact the JPD at 1-800-385-1140 or Greene County CrimeStoppers at 812-847-0718.
Read MoreBloomington - The Indiana State Police held their annual awards ceremony yesterday to recognize troopers and state police civilian employees throughout the state for various accomplishments and awards after being postponed several times due to COVID restrictions. ISP employees were recognized for their service, bravery, and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana. Through his hard work and dedication to public service, Master Trooper John Yung has been selected as the “2020 Trooper of the District” by the Command Staff from the Bloomington Post.
Read MoreSULLIVAN COUNTY, IN - On Saturday afternoon, Sullivan County Sheriff’s dispatch was notified around 4 PM of an ATV accident in a wooded area west of Hymera. Upon arrival emergency crews discovered the driver had passed away as a result of his injuries. As of early Monday, the name of the deceased had not been released.
Read MoreAfter test results returned showing a woman who crashed an ATV in Worthington last summer was operating the ATV with a BAC of .128, a criminal case was filed and she’s being summoned to appear in court.
Read MoreA woman who was staying with a family member in Linton is accused of going through a neighbor’s vehicle without permission. After she was arrested on a misdemeanor charge, she bonded out with a date to appear in court. She was a no-show so now there’s a warrant out for her arrest.
Read MoreA driver on I-69 was arrested last Friday when a trooper responded to 911 calls from other drivers that he was all over the road. When the trooper caught up to him, numerous other cars were not passing him but stacked up behind him with their flashers on.
Read MoreDuring a meeting of the Lyons Town Council on Tuesday evening, C. Royce Honeycutt submitted his resignation to step down from his position as Lyons Town Marshal.
Read MoreA Linton man arrested in Sullivan County over the weekend is accused of leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and meth possession. He was already in trouble in Greene County and out on bond in two criminal cases for alleged drug dealing. Now his bond may be revoked and a warrant’s been issued for his arrest in Greene County, but he’s still in the Sullivan County Jail for now.
Read MoreWhen law enforcement arrived in the Tulip area of rural Bloomfield to arrest a man wanted in Owen County, a woman said he wasn’t there. But when GCSD deputies and a BPD officer searched the residence, they found him hiding inside a wall. The woman said she didn’t know he was there.
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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 criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Dec. 1-Dec. 19, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Dec. 1-Dec. 19, 2025:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, Nov. 3-Nov. 21, 2025:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, Nov. 3-Nov. 21, 2025:
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.
Iris Diane (Lundy) Ellis, 82, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 1:56 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 in her home.
Jonas Sparks Uland, 69, of Linton, IN passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born to the late Jonas A. and Freida F. (Sparks) Uland on November 2, 1956.
Donna Rowena Miller, beloved daughter of Vernon and Lenore (Axe) Carrell, entered this world on December 28, 1930, and entered her Heavenly home on December 5, 2025 having touched countless lives with her kindness, devotion, and steadfast faith.
Patsy R. (Mowery) Anderson, 89, of Terre Haute, IN passed away at 2:33 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN.
Mary Lou Gouckenour, age 96, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Linton on March 7, 1929, the daughter of William and Eva Leona (Hochstetler) Terrell.
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