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When officers arrived at an apartment in Worthington where a man was allegedly attacking his mother, he refused to open the door but they could hear a woman yelling and they kicked the door in and found him armed with a screwdriver and a dog chain wrapped around his hand. He was taken into custody and is facing some serious felony charges.
Read MoreWhen an officer from the Department of Homeland Security attempted to execute a search warrant for the cell phone of a Greene County woman, she tried to get away from him and escape with her phone. A warrant was issued earlier today for her arrest. UPDATE with ARREST: The woman who was wanted on a warrant for obstruction of justice and failure to cooperate with a Department of Homeland Security officer has been arrested.
Read MoreA Bloomfield woman, who said she was on her way to rehab, was arrested when a deputy found her in possession of methamphetamine, controlled substances and syringes.
Read MoreA Linton woman accused of shoplifting over $120 worth of food and other items was arrested last Saturday and is now facing a charge of theft, a Class A misdemeanor.
Read MoreVermillion County - Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post have been requested by Sheriff Mike Phelps to investigate an accidental shooting, involving a Vermillion County Deputy, that took place on November 17, 2022, at South Vermillion High School, in Clinton, Indiana.
Read MoreA Worthington man who was stopped for speeding then accelerated away when the traffic stop concluded was stopped a second time for speeding then was uncooperative with a deputy. He was arrested and has been charged with reckless driving as well as refusal to assist an officer after being told over 20 times to exit his vehicle.
Read MoreWhen an officer from the Department of Homeland Security attempted to execute a search warrant for the cell phone of a Greene County woman, she tried to get away from him and escape with her phone. A warrant was issued earlier today for her arrest.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed the death of an Indiana resident in which monkeypox was a contributing factor.
Read MoreA Linton woman, facing preliminary charges of invasion of privacy, is set to appear in Greene Superior Court next month following an incident that occurred in Linton on Nov. 10.
Read MoreA Bloomfield woman is accused of leaving the scene of an accident after she hit a guardrail causing her airbags to deploy and severe damage to the guardrail but did not call law enforcement even though this crash occurred just a block away from the Greene County Sheriff's Department.
Read MoreMonday, November 14, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Trooper William Clark of the Putnamville State Police Post stopped a passenger vehicle on State Road 54 near Section Street in Sullivan, for exceeding the posted speed limit…. a search of the vehicle which located approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, 67 hypodermic syringes, drug paraphernalia, anabolic steroids, and a large amount of small plastic baggies.
Read MoreAn Indiana Conservation Officer investigation has resulted in multiple charges, fines, and the first lifetime hunting suspension of its kind in state history for a West Lafayette man.
Read MoreA Wintry mix of rain and snow is expected overnight through Tuesday evening. Areas near and mainly west of I-69 could see up to around an inch accumulation. It will remain cold with a chance of afternoon snow showers Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued by National Weather Service Indianapolis IN at 851 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022 includes Greene County: Light snow will develop late tonight and spread northeast into central Indiana Tuesday morning. While amounts are expected to be light, this snow could create slick spots, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and overpasses. Check conditions before heading out in the morning, and be prepared to allow extra time to reach your destination if needed.
A 33-year-old Linton woman was arrested Nov. 4 after allegedly entering her mother’s residence without permission, taking cash, and fraudulently writing and cashing checks.
Read MoreA summons to appear in Greene Superior Court has been issued for a Jasonville man following an incident at the Shakamak Motel.
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