Thanksgiving Message from Scott County Sheriff
As the holiday season approaches, I want to take this time to acknowledge our staff and thank them for their important contribution to this...
Recent Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office
On June 16, 2021, Corporal Johnney Coomer responded to a disturbance in rural Scott County. Shortly thereafter additional deputies and an Officer with the...
Two Arrested After Early Morning Pursuit
An early Thursday morning, high-speed pursuit ended with the arrest of two Illinois women after the vehicle failed to stop on I-65.
Around 1:20 Thursday...
Two Teams Will Have Deja Vu For Upcoming Football Sectional
Both Salem and Eastern will be having deja vu in their upcoming IHSAA Football sectionals because they will be playing the same teams they...
Police Slam Door on Ten Drug-Related Offenders in Washington County
A partnership between the City of Salem Police Department, Washington County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police led to the arrest of 10 on...
74-Year-Old Bus Monitor Killed in Crash Involving Bus in Jennings County
This morning, at approximately 6:30 am, troopers with the Indiana State Police along with deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
Mitchell Chamber Cancels Annual Dinner
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce has canceled their Annual Chamber Dinner originally scheduled for April 2, 2020,...
Former North Vernon Police Officer Arrested
Indiana State Police Detectives served a warrant on a former North Vernon Police officer after lengthy investigation regarding official misconduct.
Indiana State Police detectives arrested...
Lots To Do On Saturday
Dog Park Grand Opening
Beginning at 1p, there will be a ribbon cutting for the Humane Society of Washington County's new dog park at the...
Closures planned on two S.R. 135 bridges in southern Washington County
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to close two bridges on S.R. 135 near Palmyra for deck overlay projects. Each bridge...
