Crime
Protecting Our Kids: Understanding mandatory reporting and the Child Abuse Hotline in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — According to local officials, child safety remains a paramount priority in Southern Indiana, but keeping vulnerable children safe relies heavily on the…
Counterfeiting arrest made after investigation into forged documents
DECATUR – A months-long counterfeiting investigation has resulted in criminal charges being filed in Adams County against a former Adams County Deputy. The investigation originated…
Monroe County man severely beaten after seeking shelter from severe storm
BLOOMINGTON — Local authorities are investigating a brutal weekend assault that left a vulnerable member of the community hospitalized with severe injuries. First responders were…
Police Log: July 7, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 6 Incidents – July 6 Incidents – July 5 Accidents – July 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Indiana State Police Peru District holiday patrol results
PERU DISTRICT – On July 3, 2026, the Indiana State Police Peru District executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers…
Columbus man sentenced to four years in prison for Walmart bomb threat
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has been ordered to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to posting a hoax bomb threat targeting a…
Indiana State Police Pendleton District concludes Fourth of July Holiday Enforcement Patrols
PENDLETON — The Indiana State Police Pendleton District concluded its Fourth of July holiday enforcement campaign with increased patrols aimed at promoting safe travel and reducing…
Dubois County Sheriff’s Office warns of rental and real estate scams targeting Facebook Marketplace
JASPER — The Dubois County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning regarding a rising real estate scam targeting residents looking for affordable housing options…
Indiana State Police target human trafficking in transit corridors and routine traffic stops
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is placing a renewed, aggressive focus on combating human trafficking, using routine traffic stops…
Linton man on probation for child molestation arrested on child solicitation charges
LINTON — A convicted sex offender currently serving probation for child molestation is back behind bars in Greene County after local authorities tied him to…
