A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Linton Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Earl Lloyd Kates, an 89-year-old white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 200 pounds, brown hair with hazel eyes. Last seen driving a dark blue, 2019 GMC Acadia, Indiana license plate: D418PE. Earl is missing from Linton, Indiana which is 90 miles southwest of Indianapolis and was last seen on Monday, February 12, 2024.  He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. 

If you have any information on Earl Lloyd Kates, contact the Linton Police Department at 812-847-4411 or 911.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department (GCSD) responded Saturday, Feb . 10 to an accident on State Road 59 after a 48-year-old Linton man struck a deer while traveling on his motorcycle. 

Candidates continue to roll in as the deadline to file for the May Primary Election is Friday, Feb. 9 at noon.

A 32-year-old Linton woman was arrested on Feb. 5 after her two children accumulated more than 50 uncertified absences each this school year. 

A 37-year-old Worthington woman found herself behind bars on charges of a compulsory school attendance law violation and neglect of a dependent after her child racked up more than 34 absences this school year – 23 of which were unexcused. 

A 27-year-old Maine man appeared in Greene Circuit Court Jan. 24 following an incident in which he allegedly broke into a Worthington home, stealing more than $1,300 in coins.

Teen has been locaed. The Linton Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a 15-year-old missing juvenile who has run away.  Lorna Wall-Wilson was last seen wearing a black hoodie or white t-shirt with jeans. Anyone with information about Lorna, please contact Linton Police Department at 812.847.4411

Filings for the May Primary Election are rolling in at the Greene County Voter Registration Office with a deadline to file of Feb. 9

A 37-year-old Terre Haute man was arrested on Jan. 25 on a warrant for two counts of neglect of a dependent after allegedly owing more than $31,000 in back child support payments. 

A 38-year-old Jasonville man found himself behind bars after a baggie of a white crystal-like substance was found in the front passenger seat of a vehicle in which he was riding.

A 54-year-old Linton man was arrested Jan. 23 on a warrant for possession of a narcotic drug and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license following a Jan. 19 incident.

While conducting a probation search at a Jasonville residence on Jan. 10, a 43-year-old Jasonville man at the residence was arrested on drug charges. 

The window to file for seats in the upcoming May Primary Election is now open but will close on Feb. 9. 

A 24-year-old Jasonville woman is being held in Greene County Jail on a $25,000 bond following a Jan. 10 drug-related arrest after a probation search.