Man who escaped from Community Corrections now behind bars
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A 47-year-old man who escaped April 5 from the Greene County Community Correction Facility was arrested April 14 and is currently in the Greene County Jail.
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Linton man arrested after having two accidents while operating a vehicle while intoxicated
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A 52-year-old Linton man was arrested April 9 after leaving the scene of an accident while driving with more than three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
Read MoreWorthington man arrested for arson
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A 57-year-old Worthington man is set to appear in Greene County Superior Court April 25 after he allegedly knocked over a lit candle and pulled a blanket over it, causing a two-story commercial building in Worthington to catch fire on March 29.
Read MoreEastern Heights Utilities to begin flushing hydrants April 15
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Eastern Heights Utilities will begin hydrant flushing in the towns of Bloomfield and Worthington on April 15th. Hydrant flushing in the rural areas will be done in the following weeks. Customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water during this time.
Read MoreHydrant flushing to take place in Linton beginning April 14
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The Linton Water Department will begin flushing hydrants on Sunday, April 14. According to Ross Gentry from the City of Linton Gas and Water Department, the flushing is expected to take four nights for completion. The flushing will begin each night at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning. All flushing activities should be completed at 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. Due to the process, city officials are recommending the washing of clothes be kept to a minimum during flushing periods as discolored water has been known to cause stains on white and light-colored clothes. Questions? Contact the Utility Office at 812-847-4971.
Read MoreJasonville man arrested on theft charges
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A 37-year-old Jasonville man was arrested for theft April 5 after failing to return rental equipment with an estimated value of approximately $55,000 or more after falling behind on payments.
Read MoreProperty tax statments mailed April 9
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Greene County property owners should keep an eye on the mailbox as property tax statements were mailed on April 9 with the spring installment due on May 10.
Read MoreSolsberry man arrested after showing inappropriate photo to minor and sexually battering her
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A 45-year-old Solsberry man was arrested on a warrant April 5 after he allegedly showed a minor a picture of his private area and smacked her bottom.
Read MoreGCSD seeking help locating man who escaped from Community Corrections
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The Greene County Sheriff's Office is requesting assistance in locating Charles Orr, who is considered to be armed and dangerous, after he escaped from the Greene County Community Correction facility April 5. According to a press release from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Orr is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds.He has blonde hair and green eyes. Orr has several tattoos, including skulls on his left and right legs, skulls and flames on his left and right arms, and two lightning bolts on his neck. Orr is considered to be armed and dangerous. If located, do not approach and contact the Greene County Sheriff's Department or call 911. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Michael Stanley is investigating the incident.
Read MoreLinton man arrested for possession of drugs, paraphernalia
/A 41-year-old Linton man appeared in court April 2 on charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia following a March 31 arrest.
Randy Joe Nickle faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, and possession of paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. He appeared in Greene Superior Court for an initial hearing April 2 following his March 31 arrest.
Linton Police Department Officer Jerrad Pirtle responded to the area of South Main Street, south of Vincennes Street in reference to Nickle being in the area. According to the probable cause affidavit, Pirtle wrote he was familiar with Nickle and knew he had an active arrest warrant. The warrant, issued on Dec. 21, 2023, stemmed from charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia.
Pirtle was already in the area when dispatch notified him Nickle was last seen heading east in the alley by the Vault. According to the probable cause, when Pirtle went to the back of the restaurant, he saw two males–one matching the description of Nickle–running south in the alley behind the Vault. When Pirtle went to the next block down, he didn’t see the male exit the alley. While searching between buildings, he was initially unable to locate Pirtle. He located Nickle a short time later as he was exiting an apartment complex.
A large backpack Nickle had with him was searched. According to the probable cause affidavit, a glass smoking device with crystal residue was found. The residue later field tested positive for methamphetamine. Also located was a silver box containing a green leaf substance. Per Officer Pirtle’s experience, he wrote in the probable cause he believed the substance to be marijuana.
Prior to transport to Greene County Jail, he was taken to Greene County General Hospital for medical clearance due to complaints of shortness of breath, according to the probable cause affidavit. An ambulance was called to the scene; however, Nickle signed a refusal of treatment on scene.
He was held without bond until his initial hearing on April 2. At that time his bond was set at $20,000 surety with 10% cash allowed.
Greene County Health Department provides tips for eclipse
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With the solar eclipse right around the corner, the Greene County Health Department wants to make sure residents are safe and ready for the event.
Read MoreCounty launches new emergency warning system
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This is a Reverse 911 system. Normally when there is a problem, 911 is called. This system will not replace 911—but will enhance it. Greene County Alert System is where Sheriff’s dispatch calls those endangered to give an alert. The system is free of charge, but requires enrollment to receive them warnings.
Read MoreTerre Haute man arrested on two charges of sexual misconduct with a minor
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A 24-year-old Terre Haute man was arrested March 19 on a warrant for two felony counts of sexual misconduct with a minor following an investigation alleging he had multiple inappropriate relations with a minor as far back as 2020.
Read MoreLinton man to appear in court after approaching law enforcement too closely during official business
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A Linton man, who had charges of false informing filed against him after allegedly sharing untrue information about the Linton Police Department at the March meeting of the Linton City Council has been summoned to appear in Greene Superior Court after resisting law enforcement and approaching law enforcement too closely during official business in Jasonville.
Read MoreCharges filed against Linton man after making false accusations toward Linton Police Department
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Charges of false informing have been filed against a Linton man after he allegedly made false accusations toward the Linton Police Department during a recent Linton City Council meeting.
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