A routine traffic stop in Linton resulted in the recovery of a stolen firearm and the arrest of a Shelburn man on felony theft charges.

The Linton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Jerry Stephens Jr., who was last seen Friday morning. According to police, Stephens was last seen around 10 a.m. on September 26 and last heard from at approximately 1 p.m. the same day. He was wearing black pants and a red-and-white flannel shirt when he was last observed. Anyone with information on Stephens’ whereabouts is urged to call the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411 or contact their local law enforcement agency immediately.

As of 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 24, the City of Linton’s boil order has been lifted.

An Indiana State Police traffic stop on Interstate 69 earlier this year has resulted in multiple charges against a Petersburg man after lab results confirmed the presence of fentanyl in his blood.

A Carlisle man was arrested Sept. 20 on a warrant after investigators say he failed to pay more than $13,000 in court-ordered child support over an eight-year period.

With Halloween approaching, the Linton Police Department is encouraging families to plan for a fun and safe celebration. Officers will provide additional patrols on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.—the community’s official trick-or-treat hours.

The Linton Water Department will perform scheduled maintenance on the water system beginning Monday, September 22, at 9:00 p.m. The work is expected to be finished by Tuesday, September 23, at 6:00 a.m. During this time, customers may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service. Because of this maintenance, a Boil Water Advisory will be in effect starting 9:00 p.m. on September 22 and will remain in place until water samples are tested and confirmed safe to drink. The advisory is expected to be lifted by Wednesday, September 24, 2025, but an official cancellation notice will be issued once testing is complete. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Utility Office at 812-847-4971.

A Lyons woman is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 22 after police say she drove a blue Corvette at high speed, swerved across lanes, and registered a blood-alcohol concentration more than twice Indiana’s legal limit.

Beginning Sunday, October 5, the Linton Water Department will flush fire hydrants throughout the city. This process will take four consecutive nights to complete. Flushing will occur nightly from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., finishing by 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9. During flushing, customers may notice temporary discoloration of their water. To avoid staining white or light-colored clothing, we recommend limiting laundry use while flushing is underway. For questions or more information, please contact the Utility Office at 812-847-4971.

A Lyons man faces several charges after authorities say he broke into the American Legion Post 479 in late August, stealing safes and causing thousands of dollars in damage.

A Linton man is facing new drug charges following his arrest on Sept. 6.

Coalmont residents will experience a temporary water service outage on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, as crews complete scheduled repairs. Work is set to begin at 9 a.m., with service expected to be restored within one hour, barring any unexpected complications. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead for the brief disruption.