Crime
West Baden assistant police chief arrested following inappropriate touching allegations by first responders
WEST BADEN SPRINGS — The Assistant Chief of the West Baden Police Department faces multiple criminal charges following an investigation into allegations that he inappropriately…
Long-term JNET investigation leads to drug raid, Two arrested on cocaine charges in Columbus
COLUMBUS — A months-long investigation into a Bartholomew drug distribution culminated in a raid last week, resulting in the arrest of two Columbus residents and…
Bedford man sentenced to prison after probation violation leads to kidnapping conviction
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is heading to prison after violating the terms of his probation by committing a violent felony in a neighboring county….
Clark County home improvement investigation results in felony charges
SELLERSBURG — A months‑long investigation by the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post has resulted in multiple felony fraud and theft charges against a Jeffersonville man…
Coroner rules fatal Allen County crash following police pursuit a suicide
ALLEN COUNTY — A police pursuit that began as a welfare check ended in a fatal crash on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after the driver…
Bloomfield repeat sex offender sentenced to 15-plus years in federal prison
INDIANA — A Bloomfield man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child sexual…
Police Log: May 21, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrest – May 20 Incidents – May 20 Accidents – May 20 Accidents – May 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
State officials offer $5,000 reward following string of suspicious fires on Washington’s west side
WASHINGTON— A coordinated state and local investigation is underway after three structure fires broke out within a single hour on the west side of Washington…
Louisville man arrested in Mitchell following multi-agency drunk driving investigation
MITCHELL — A Louisville man is facing multiple operating while intoxicated and drug possession charges after a multi-agency traffic stop on State Road 37 revealed…
Simple assault and drug violations top list of Indiana’s most common crimes, FBI data shows
INDIANA — Simple assault was the most commonly committed criminal offense in Indiana, according to an analysis of recent FBI crime data. The study, conducted…
