Driver arrested after admitting he smoked pot
/A driver who crossed the center line was arrested and is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly admitted he'd been smoking marijuana.
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A driver who crossed the center line was arrested and is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly admitted he'd been smoking marijuana.
Read MoreWhen two women got into an argument over who was next in line to get their hair done, the argument erupted into name calling and a lot of punches being thrown, a broken window and a picture knocked off the wall at a local treatment center. Both women were arrested.
Read MoreStriking another person in the head with a screwdriver resulted in felony battery resulting in moderate bodily injury charges for an 18-year-old Lyons woman.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has partnered with local health departments and other healthcare entities across the state to host back-to-school immunization clinics this summer as part of a statewide public awareness campaign to help families easily access required and recommended school immunizations prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Read MoreA Bloomfield woman was arrested after calling repeatedly and sending a slew of text messages to her ex-husband in violation of a protective order.
Read MoreA 53-year-old Jasonville man has been summoned to appear in Greene Superior Court following a mid-May incident involving a pellet gun.
Read MoreAs a mark of respect for the memory of Abe Shinzo, former Prime Minister of Japan, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, July 10, 2022.
Read MoreWarrants have been issued for two Indianapolis residents on felony charges of neglect of a dependent after their toddler was found wandering in a backyard in Worthington.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff's Department is asking for help from the public to locate a missing juvenile. Deputy Sergeant Jordan Allor reported that Jenny Chaney is 12 years old and is reported to be missing from the town of Lyons. She left her home around 4:30 PM today, Thursday, July 7. She may be attempting to walk to Clay County. Jenny has light brown, medium length, straight hair and was last seen wearing a black tie dye tank top and black and orange leggings. Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Jenny Chaney is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff's Department.
Read MoreWhen a tenant sent a picture of storm damage to his landlord, images in the picture led the landlord to contact the police to report theft of utilities.
Read MoreWhen law enforcement received a report of an emaciated dog and checked on the dog’s welfare, they found a dog in a small pen with no food or freshwater.
Read MoreA suspect accused of grabbing a drink from a cooler as he walked into a store, stashing a pair of earbuds into his pocket then walking out without paying for them is being summoned to appear in court on a charge of theft.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff to honor and remember the victims of the horrific tragedy in Highland Park, IL. Per President Biden's order, flags should be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset, Saturday, July 9. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags.
Read MoreAn argument while cooking Easter dinner coupled with failure to appear for a court date resulted in the domestic battery arrest of a 57-year-old Newberry woman.
Read MoreDeputy Marshal Heather Wood of the Worthington Police Department has been appointed to serve as the Interim Town Marshal following the resignations of Jim O'Malley and Ryan Montgomery from their posts.
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 Friday, Sept. 25, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026:
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:
The Linton Fire Department responded to 101 calls during August, according to its monthly activity report. The department handled 12 fire calls and 89 emergency medical service calls during the month.
Training activities included hosting Fire Officer I classes and continuing the department’s monthly training program. Firefighters also participated in National Night Out and helped band camp participants beat the summer heat by providing a cooling spray.
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:
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.
Amos Musselman, 93, of Newberry, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life on September 12, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1932, in Linton, Indiana, to Omar Ernest and Mary Martha (Pennington) Musselman. Amos married the love of his life, Barbara Lee (Gregg) Musselman, on September 28, 1951.
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