Coal City man arrested on meth, paraphernalia charges after animal welfare check
/A welfare check on two dogs left inside a car led to the arrest of a Coal City man on drug charges Tuesday, according to court documents.
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A welfare check on two dogs left inside a car led to the arrest of a Coal City man on drug charges Tuesday, according to court documents.
Read MoreA Worthington man is facing a felony theft charge after police say he stole tools, credit card readers, and an iPad from a Pepsi maintenance worker outside the Linton Walmart.
Read MoreTwo people were arrested Wednesday after Linton Police said a search warrant at a northwest Linton residence uncovered multiple pounds of marijuana, cash, and a firearm.
Read MoreLinton Power and Light has announced a scheduled power outage affecting the Green Acres area. The outage is set to begin late Thursday night, August 21, at approximately 11:59 p.m., and is expected to last until around 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22. The planned disruption is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade the local electrical infrastructure. Linton Power and Light apologizes for any inconvenience the outage may cause.
Read MoreA Springville man has been arrested on a domestic battery charge following a reported altercation with a pregnant woman at a residence in Springville.
Read MoreThe Greene County Health Department is sponsoring the local Food as Medicine Program which addresses obesity and chronic disease management/prevention with weekly access to fresh fruit and vegetables, nutrition education, and live cooking demonstrations.
Read MoreA Lyons woman was arrested Aug. 13 after Greene County deputies said they found methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
Read MoreNow that the new school year is underway, picture a lively event where families come together, smiles are everywhere, and health takes center stage for all ages. That’s the Greene County Back-to-School Health Fair.
Read MoreJoin United Way of South Central Indiana at the 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball on Thursday, September 18th, from 5-7:30 pm. This fun-filled benefit concert raises money and brings people together for a memorable evening at the Whippoorwill Hill historic barn nestled in the rolling countryside -- live country music, mouthwatering BBQ, a sundae bar, a silent auction, and raffle. No need to get fancy - come as you are and plan to have a great time!
Read MoreA Greene County man has been arrested Aug. 12 on a sexual misconduct with a minor charge following a nearly three-month investigation involving multiple agencies and witness interviews.
Read MoreAs summer winds down, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to prevent impaired driving and save lives.
Read MoreA Linton man is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say his dog, which did not have verified immunization records, bit a man at Linton City Park in July.
Read MoreThe next meeting of the Greene County Long Term Recovery Group (LTEG) will be Tuesday, August 12, at 4 pm at the Greene County Foundation office. The role of the Greene County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) is focused on damage done during May 16 tornadoes that hit portions of Greene County, near Linton, Worthington, Switz City County to develop a set of guidelines, and to organize and oversee the functions of disaster case management, monetary donations, non-monetary donations, fund raising, construction, volunteer management, emotional and spiritual care, communications, and any other unmet needs that arise.
Read MoreThe Greene County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon near mile marker 27 on North State Road 45.
Read MoreThe Linton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Monica Criss, who has not been seen or heard from since the end of July. Criss was last seen on July 30, 2025, and was last heard from on July 31, 2025. According to police, she was last seen wearing gray sweatpants; additional clothing details are unknown. Authorities say there is unconfirmed information that Criss may have recently started a new job at FedEx, but that employment has not been verified as of Monday. Anyone with information on Criss’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411
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 Friday, Aug. 28, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026:
There are no new entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 67 calls and incidents from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 63 calls and incidents from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including:
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:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court July 27-July 31, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, July 13-July 24, 2026:
James A. Wilson, 86, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday August 23, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
William Joseph “Bill” Maden, 88, of Bloomfield, IN. passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2026. He was born in Linton, IN July 28, 1938, the son of William Oscar Maden and Edith M. (Weaver) Maden.
Richard Scott Lawson, also known as "Red", passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home in rural Bloomfield, near Worthington. He was born in Indianapolis on May 2, 1965, the son of Richard K. and Billie (Reed) Lawson.
Dr. John Peter Kardynalczyk, age 71, of Linton, passed away in Linton on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Canada on June 19, 1955, the son of Josef and Helga (Christoph) Kardynalczk.
Neva Janice Robinson, 81, of Bloomfied, Indiana, went to Heaven on August 21, 2026 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Indiana. She was born on December 11, 1944 in Odon, Indiana to Herschel A. and Kathryn (Trueblood) Shafer. Neva married Donald L. Robinson on May 30, 1964.
Elizabeth Mae McDonald, 41, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Sullivan, IN.
Gary G. Graves, 80, of Bloomfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.
John Scott McBride, 78, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Virginia Rose Cliff, 90, of Springville, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born June 27, 1936, in Terre Haute, Virginia was the daughter of William "Bill" R. Thomas and Esther (Sparks) Johnson. She graduated from Chauncy Rose High School in Terre Haute.
Richard "Scott" Dayhoff, 68, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 9:34 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to him.
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