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It’s that time of year again for drivers to be aware of deer darting into and crossing the roadways. Last year in the state of Indiana there were over 15,000 accidents involving deer. Out of those accidents there were 366 with injuries and two fatalities. 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 More“The people of Indiana are tired of being bombarded by robocalls, and this settlement is a win for Hoosiers," Attorney General Rokita said. "If telecom companies are unwilling to stop the robocalls flooding into the US, we have no problem putting them out of business for good.”
Read MoreAfter a concerned citizen called for a welfare check early this morning on a man who was asleep behind the wheel of his car parked in a public place in Linton, the driver was arrested on drug charges and evidence is being sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Read MoreCitizens are needed to help work the polls in Greene County during this election season. Anyone interested is asked to call the Greene County Clerk’s Office at 812-384-8532 during regular business hours to find out the hours, pay and what all is involved in serving our community as a poll worker.
Read MoreAn investigation involving two sheriff's departments resulted in the arrest of a Linton woman last Friday on two felony counts, one for neglect of a dependent and the other for battery on a child under the age of 14.
Read MoreA summons was issued today ordering a woman accused of trespassing to appear in Greene Superior Court for an initial hearing as a result of an investigation by an LPD officer into an incident that occurred on Sunday, October 9.
Read MoreWhen a man thought his neighbors were killing his cats, he allegedly went to their residence and threatened them with a shotgun then tried to convince a detective that he did not take a shotgun to their house. His story fell apart when the detective showed him a broken piece of the shotgun that had been left at the neighbor’s house.
Read MoreIt's been over a year since an investigation began into the misuse of funds belonging to the Linton F.O.P. Lodge, followed by the arrest of a former Linton Police Officer accused of the theft of over $20,000. The case is getting closer to a conclusion since the officer changed her plea to guilty of theft as a misdemeanor and a judgement of conviction was entered into the court record earlier this week.
Read MoreAn 18 year old man who had just been given a place to stay was arrested yesterday after he punched his host in the face at a residence in Linton.
Read MoreSheriff Michael L. Hasler today announced that Greene County citizens who would like to join him in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs' Association. Many local citizens and some businesses have already joined the Association in support of their efforts.
Read MoreOne man was arrested by BPD following a domestic disturbance that got physical and damaged property in a parking lot in downtown Bloomfield last Friday. A witness called 911 and was able to describe the altercation in detail.
Read MoreA Red Flag Warning has been issued for Central Indiana for Friday afternoon. Gusty winds up to 30 to 40 mph in addition to dry fuels and very low relative humidity values will lead to critical fire weather conditions. Avoid any outdoor burning or outdoor activities that may cause sparks.
Read MoreA driver who allegedly crossed the center line then was speeding and passed an off-duty deputy in a no-passing zone over the weekend was arrested and booked into the Greene County Jail.
Read MoreA combination of occasional wind gusts to 40 mph and abnormally dry air will create conditions favorable for fires to quickly get out of control. Be responsible with any flammable items and be prepared for isolated power outages during periods of stronger winds.
Read MoreSTATEHOUSE (Oct. 12, 2022) – State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) said several schools in Greene County recently received more than $221,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.
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