Son accused of battery on his mother
/A 50-year-old Linton man found himself behind bars in the early morning hours of April 11 after allegedly pushing his mother into a wall and pulling her hair.
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A 50-year-old Linton man found himself behind bars in the early morning hours of April 11 after allegedly pushing his mother into a wall and pulling her hair.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has issued an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) and is forecasting high ozone levels for tomorrow, April 13, 2023 in four regions including Southwest Indiana which includes Greene County.
Read MoreLinton, IN — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) is helping in the fight against the drug overdose epidemic by once again hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital’s main entrance located at 1185 County Rd 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441.
Read MoreAfter a woman got into an argument with her boyfriend and left their house in his truck, she was stopped by a GCSD deputy who arrested her on OVWI charges.
Read MoreIndiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the promotion of Master Trooper/Detective Kevin Getz to the position of Public Information Officer (PIO). Sergeant Getz will serve as the PIO for the Bloomington District which covers Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan and Owen Counties.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the agency’s Trash Bash! event will take place April 21 through 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash! is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Previously an annual event, the program was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreA summons to appear in court after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident has been issued for a Bloomington man following an incident near East Sylvania Road and East State Road 54 on March 28.
Read MoreA 54-year-old Linton woman was arrested for criminal trespassing on April 7 after trespassing at WalMart.
Read MoreIn 1991 Congress proclaimed the second full week in April to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to recognize the importance of those special individuals who coordinate the efforts of police, fire, and EMS workers. Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Indiana. Indiana has recognized this week since 1999.
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS (April 10, 2023) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways.
Read MoreA single vehicle accident in the area of Base Road and County Road 1125 W in Linton resulted in the April 5 arrest of a 46-year-old Linton man on alcohol-related charges.
Read MoreVigo County - On Friday, April 7, 2023, after a lengthy collaborative investigation involving the Indiana State Police, Terre Haute Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, officers were able to collect enough evidence leading to the arrest of five suspects. These suspects were involved in a large-scale methamphetamine and marijuana distribution organization.
Read MoreA 41-year-old Jasonville woman was arrested on March 31 after allegedly failing to comply with a child custody agreement.
Read MoreThe driver of a Ford Mustang is facing a criminal charge of reckless driving after he was stopped by a Worthington Police Department officer whose radar showed the Mustang was going 94 mph in a 50 mph zone.
Read MoreWhen deputies arrived at an active domestic disturbance in Switz City last Saturday, one man was arrested on three felony charges including domestic battery plus strangulation and criminal confinement.
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 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Sept. 18, 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:
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.
Ginger Frances Anderson Beatty, age 76, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana, following a lengthy illness.
Kay C. Sisk, 78, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:37 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, in the emergency room at Greene County General Hospital - a place that held special meaning in her life, where she had served others as a nurse and found great purpose in caring for her community.
Shelley Medlin, 72, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway. She was born in Arizona on June 22, 1954, and was the daughter of Henry Medlin and Dorothy Medlin (Thomas).
Donald "Don" R. Mowery, 87, of Linton, IN went home to be with the Lord at 2:20 am Sunday, September 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.
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