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Elsewhere: Indiana State Police targeting Indianapolis street racing events, dozens arrested

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Elsewhere: Indiana State Police targeting Indianapolis street racing events, dozens arrested

Indianapolis, IN - A national trend involving street racing, street take-overs and spinning has gotten the attention of the Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Within the past year ISP and IMPD have conducted several special operations targeting these illegal activities resulting in more than 40 arrests and the recovery of over 80 stolen vehicles. 

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ICO investigation into illegal hunting leads to criminal charges against three family members

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ICO investigation into illegal hunting leads to criminal charges against three family members

Summons to appear in court have been issued to members of a Jasonville family for providing false information to the Department of Natural Resources, false informing, as well as various counts of hunting deer with the aid of bait, improper temporary transportation tag for white-tailed deer, and use of private land without consent after law enforcement officials found they had taken deer from the property without land owner’s consent and had misused tags. 

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Greene County Clerk accepting applications for opening in Voter Registration Office

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Greene County Clerk accepting applications for opening in Voter Registration Office

The Greene County Clerk is accepting applications/resumes for the full-time position of Election Board Assistant/Research, located in Bloomfield, Indiana, within the courthouse.  Voter Registration is required to have both a Democrat and Republican in this office, and the Republican position is now open.  The duties include, but are not limited to, processing voter registration applications, updating voter information, helping determine the supplies needed for elections, and assisting candidates filing for office.  The chosen applicant would also be responsible for processing absentee voting applications, assisting the Election Board with tabulating voting totals, as well as helping to certify vote totals that will be sent to the Secretary of State’s office.  Will also perform other duties as needed in the Clerk’s office.  The position pays at the annual rate of $35,908.60.  For more information on the position you may contact the Greene County Clerk at 812-384-8532.  To be considered for employment, applications/resumes must be turned into the Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023.  Greene County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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GCSD asks for help to identify suspect in theft investigation

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GCSD asks for help to identify suspect in theft investigation

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is investigating a theft and requesting your help to identify the male subject in the photographs. GCSD Deputy James Carpenter is leading the investigation. Carpenter reported the man drives a dark blue or black Dodge Ram pickup truck. If anyone has any information, please contact the Greene County Sheriff's Department at 812-384-4411.

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Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Indiana State Trooper 

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Gov. Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of fallen Indiana State Trooper 

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in the State of Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Master Trooper James R. Bailey who was killed in the line of duty. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 11. Gov. Holcomb is asking businesses and residents in Indiana to lower their flags to half-staff.

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UPDATE WITH ARREST......Wanted: Jasonville woman accused of leaving bag of meth on a store checkout counter

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UPDATE WITH ARREST......Wanted: Jasonville woman accused of leaving bag of meth on a store checkout counter

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Jasonville woman after she failed to retrieve all her bags from a shopping trip at Family Dollar, leaving a baggie of methamphetamine on the checkout counter.  UPDATE: After a warrant was issued for her arrest, the Jasonville woman accused of leaving a bag of meth on a store checkout counter was arrested and booked into the Greene County Jail last Thursday, March 2, around 10:12 PM.

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Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post Trooper Struck and Killed in the Line of Duty

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Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post Trooper Struck and Killed in the Line of Duty

(DeKalb County, IN)- The Indiana State Police is mourning the loss of one of its own as a result of a vehicle crash incident which occurred last Friday afternoon on Interstate 69 south of Auburn. The crash claimed the life of  Master Trooper James R. Bailey, 50, of Auburn, IN, who served with the Indiana State Police for more than fifteen years.

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