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INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2022) – Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s legislation, regulating the transaction of catalytic converters was signed into law by Governor Eric J. Holcomb Monday. The valuable car part is stolen from thousands of Hoosier vehicles each year, costing owners time and money in replacement and repair.
Read MoreA Bloomfield man is accused of public indecency for allegedly having sex with a woman in the back seat of his vehicle while parked in front of a conservation officer in the parking lot of a popular restaurant.
Read MoreA driver who allegedly was all over the road on his way toward Worthington last week, crossing over the fog line then crossing the center line almost causing head-on crashes, was intercepted by a WPD officer who arrested the driver for OVWI and obstruction of justice.
Read MoreOn Thursday afternoon, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department released a photo of the stolen decorations that were recovered during their investigation of thefts from various Greene County cemeteries. If anyone has items missing they can contact the investigating officer at the Greene Co Sheriff Department at 812-384-4411 to identify and collect their items. Some items have already been returned to the rightful owners.
Read MoreTwo individuals from the Linton area have been arrested by the sheriff’s department and are facing charges in connection with stealing items from several cemeteries in Greene County. Evidence includes items stolen from a cemetery in Linton.
Read MoreBy Halea Franklin…. During a caucus held Monday evening, Claudia Walker was selected to fulfill the role of City of Linton Clerk-Treasurer, a position that was vacated last month when Jathan Wright resigned to take another opportunity within the county.
Read MoreIndianapolis, IN - The Superintendent of the Indiana State Police, Doug Carter, has announced the promotion of Major Kevin Hobson to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lt. Col. Hobson will now serve as Deputy Superintendent, Assistant Chief of Staff Investigation and Intelligence.
Read MoreA former employee of a business in eastern Greene County is accused of taking checks from the business checkbook, making them out to herself, forging the owner’s signature then cashing the checks worth over $7,000.
Read MoreWhen an Arizona driver got his vehicle stuck in the grass in the median of I69 last Thursday, it attracted the attention of ISP and the driver ended up in the Greene County Jail for OVWI.
Read MoreA Florida man who was off the road after hitting a deer last weekend told a deputy he needed to fix a headlight. But she detected indicators of impaired driving and he was arrested for OVWI.
Read MoreStarting tonight, the Bloomington District of the Indiana State Police will be stepping up patrols to help curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, through Monday, March 21, 2022.
Read MoreIn light of the Russian military attack on Ukraine, the global threat of cybersecurity risks also are on the rise, both on the international and local level.
Read MoreAfter talking to several people on the scene of a domestic disturbance, a deputy arrested a Lyons man accused of battery on a family member.
Read MoreWhen an ISP trooper caught up to a driver who was reported to have been driving north in the southbound lanes of I-69 on Tuesday night, the driver showed signs of intoxication and was arrested. The driver’s license had been suspended for life.
Read MoreA Jasonville man on probation was arrested when a JPD officer checked on him and reported finding meth and paraphernalia in the man’s residence during a probation search.
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