Linton man arrested on alcohol-related charges after weekend crash
/A 22-year-old Linton man was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies say he crashed his truck into a ditch and showed signs of intoxication at the scene.
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A 22-year-old Linton man was arrested early Saturday morning after deputies say he crashed his truck into a ditch and showed signs of intoxication at the scene.
Read MoreA 47-year-old Bloomfield woman was arrested Saturday, Nov. 16, following an investigation by the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office and the Department of Child Services (DCS) into allegations of educational neglect involving her children.
Read MoreA report of a suspected intoxicated driver leaving a local bar on Nov. 15 led to the arrest of a 46-year-old Bloomfield man.
Read MoreFormer Linton Utilities Operations Manager Brent Murray has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Linton and Mayor John Preble, alleging that statements accusing him of directing city workers to deliver city-owned gravel to a private site were false and damaged his reputation and career.
Read MoreThe Linton Water Department will begin fire hydrant flushing on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Crews will conduct flushing operations Wednesday and Thursday night, starting at 10 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. the following mornings.
Read MoreA Linton man was arrested Oct. 29 after deputies reportedly found more than 13 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during an encounter along State Road 54.
Read MoreA 25-year-old Farmersburg man was arrested in the early morning hours of Oct. 26, after allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Bloomfield Police Department.
Read MoreDon’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday, November 1. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, when clocks “fall back” one hour. This marks the return to Standard Time and means earlier sunsets and lighter mornings. It’s also a great time to check your smoke detectors, replace batteries, and review your emergency preparedness plans.
Read MoreA Greene County man was taken into custody after state police allegedly located methamphetamine, controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia during a search of his residence.
Read MoreA Linton woman faces felony neglect charges after authorities say a welfare check led to the discovery of two young children living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 45/58 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, October 20, crews will close State Road 45/58 near Owensburg. This closure will occur near County Road South 625 E. This road closure will allow for a pipe replacement project. Work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on the weather. The official detour for this project is U.S. 231 to I-69 to State Road 45. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT encourages drivers to consider safety for all by slowing down, using extra caution and driving distraction-free when travelling in and around all work zones.
Read MoreA Linton woman was arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and the discovery of methamphetamine.
Read MoreA Worthington man is facing felony charges after investigators allege he failed to pay thousands of dollars in court-ordered child support.
Read MoreA Bloomington man was arrested Monday evening after nearly causing a collision and later registering more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Greene County Superior Court.
Read MoreA Bloomfield man was arrested earlier this week after authorities received an anonymous call reporting he had been drinking before getting behind the wheel.
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, May 15, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, May 14, 2026:
New entries on the morning Jail Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, May 13, 2026:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 107 calls and incidents from Monday, April 13, 2026, and Friday, April 17, 2026, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 61 calls and incidents from Friday, March 27, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, including:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all civil and small claims cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Court, April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all criminal cases filed in Greene Circuit and Superior Courts, April 20-April 24, 2026:
List of all speeding tickets and other infractions filed in Greene Superior Court April 13-April 17, 2026:
Jeffrey William “Jeff” Ritter, 63, passed away in his home in Martinsville. He was born Friday, November 16, 1962 to the late William Raymond and Wilma “Billie Pat” (Dilley) Ritter in Bloomfield, Indiana.
Sharon Gayle (Wuellner) Baker of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully, at her home on May 6, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born on November 17, 1936 in Milan, Indiana, to Ralph Henry Wuellner and Dorothy Mae (Beagle) Wuellner. Sharon graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1955, and soon after married the absolute love of her life, Francis Dale Baker. Fran and Sharon shared 69 years together, raising three daughters Charlotte Maas, Sherry (Todd) Vandeventer and Teresa (Dan) Willis.
James "Jim" Meier, age 87, of Worthington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 17, 1938, the son of Sheldon & Jennie (Yates) Meier.
Jonathan E. Terrell, 42, of Sullivan, IN passed away at 4:38 A.M. Thursday, May 7, 2026 in his home.
Charles (Chuck) Harrison Hoard passed away at Serenity Spring Senior living Center in Jasonville on Monday, May 4, 2026. He was born in Linton on March 6, 1949 to Thomas Archie and Florene (Long) Hoard.
Judy Kay Chalfont (Singleton) of Fairfax, Virginia, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 20, 2026, while surrounded by the love of her family. She was born to William Singleton and Esther Maxine Stevenson Singleton of Linton, Indiana on October 15, 1941.
Marilyn Leliece Rentschler was born to Bridwell and Audrey (Payne) Moyer March 08,1929 and resided in Bloomfield until moving to Linton. She passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at Glenburn Home in Linton at the age of 97. Marilyn married Billy (Bill) Rentschler who preceded her in death in 2003.
Chester A. "Chet" McCammon, 91, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born in Paxton on October 9, 1934, he was the son of Elbert and Mabelle (Wilbur) McCammon.
Mary E. Kirk, age 68, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 6:50 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Lapeer, MI on November 23, 1957, the daughter of Carroll "Buck" & Catherine (Powell) Cullison.
Marcia “Lynne” (Edwards) Rotman of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 1:01 PM EST Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton, Indiana. She was born December 4, 1940 in Crawfordsville Indiana to Ernest Edwards and Nina (Stephens) Edwards, who preceded her in death.
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