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Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (July 27-August 2)

Monday, July 27, 2026

2:52 a.m.- Received a call requesting a deputy in Loogootee. Deputy Clark responded

5:22 a.m.- Received a call requesting an ambulance and a deputy South of Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Deputy Clark responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

5:34 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a suspicious male South of Loogootee. Deputy Clark responded.

9:53 a.m.- Received a report of an abandoned vehicle Northeast of Shoals. Captain Gibson responded.

12:14 p.m.- Received a report of a disabled vehicle in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings responded.

2:21 p.m.- Received a call from Southern Indiana Medical requesting an ambulance South of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Lost River Fire Department, Captain Gibson and Sergeant Hawkins responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to IU Paoli Hospital.

3:07 p.m.- Received an accidental 911 call.

4:27 p.m.- Received a report of a trespasser South of Shoals. Captain Gibson and Sergeant Hawkins responded.

5:11 p.m.- Received a call requesting to speak with a deputy. Deputy Clark responded.

5:15 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a possible break-in in Crane Village. Sergeant Hawkins responded.

5:23 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a disabled vehicle South of Loogootee. Sergeant Hawkins responded.

5:49 p.m.- Received a report of vandalism East of Loogootee. Sergeant Hawkins responded.

6:32 p.m.- Received a report of a water leak South of Loogootee. East Fork Water responded.

8:25 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance East of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

8:51 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 2 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 2 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

10:20 p.m.- Received a report of a tree down North of Shoals. Shoals Fire Department, Martin County Highway Department and REMC responded.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

12:42 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

2:53 a.m.- Received a call requesting assistance East of Shoals. Deputy Clark responded.

5:49 a.m.- Received a report of a tree down North of Loogootee. Loogootee Fire Department responded.

6:00 a.m.- Received a report of a reckless driver on US 150. Advised all on-duty units.

8:56 a.m.- Received an animal complaint in Loogootee. Notified LPD.

10:36 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Captain Gibson responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Daviess Community Hospital.

10:57 a.m.- Chief Deputy Keller transported one inmate to court.

11:11 a.m.- Received a call from Honor Alert advising of a medical alarm push in Loogootee. The owner advised to disregard.

11:30 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting animal neglect in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings responded.

12:54 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance North of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

1:00 p.m.- Chief Deputy Keller transported two inmates to court.

2:57 p.m.- Jail Officer Bradley and Jail Officer Bradley on station with Seth Nimal-Hill, a 35-year-old male from Petersburg, arrested on a Martin County warrant. He is being held on $1,500 cash only bond.

4:01 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting extra patrol in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings was notified.

5:01 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

9:02 p.m.- Received a report of a tree down Southeast of Shoals. Martin County Highway Department responded.

9:08 p.m.- Received a report of a possible traffic hazard South of Shoals. Sergeant Hawkins responded.   

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

5:15 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 231S traveling South almost to Dubois County. Transferred the call to Dubois County 911.

6:14 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 50 traveling West. Deputy Clark responded.

8:13 a.m.- Kassey McCarty, a 32-year-old female from Dubois, on station to turn herself in on a Martin County warrant. She is being held without bond.

10:12 a.m.- ISP Master Trooper Lents on station with Emerson Cruz-Perez, a 24-year-old male from Honduras, arrested for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-controlled substance, Possession of marijuana and Driving while never receiving a license. He is being held on a $10,000 10% bond.

10:13 a.m.- Captain Gibson on station with Jerome Saldivar Jr, a 34-year-old male from Mitchell, arrested on a Martin County warrant. He is being held on %15,000 10% bond.

10:59 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. No one was transported.

11:36 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a trespasser in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

11:36 a.m.- Received a report of a disabled vehicle South of Shoals. Captain Gibson and ISP Master Trooper Lents responded.

11:46 a.m.- Received a 911 call with no one on the line North of Loogootee. Chief Deputy Keller and Captain Gibson responded.

11:58 a.m.- Received a request for an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

2:19 p.m.- Received a report of an accident with no injuries South of Loogootee. Captain Gibson and Indiana Conservation Officer Fuhrman responded.

2:35 p.m.- Received a call requesting an officer in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

2:37 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance and deputies in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Shoals Fire Department, Chief Deputy Keller and Captain Gibson responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

3:39 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting the temporary traffic signal East of Shoals was malfunctioning. Shoals Fire Department, Chief Deputy Keller and Captain Gibson responded. INDOT was notified.

4:04 p.m.- Received an accidental 911 call.

6:39 p.m.- Received a call requesting a welfare check in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

9:19 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a possible domestic dispute in Loogootee. Deputy Nash and Deputy Clark responded.

10:40 p.m.- Received a call requesting a welfare check East of Shoals. Deputy Clark responded.

10:51 p.m.- Received a report of an accident South of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Shoals Fire Department, Deputy Clark, Deputy Nash and Big John’s Towing responded. No one was transported.     

Thursday, July 30, 2026

4:01 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an accident with no injuries East of Loogootee. Deputy Droke and Big John’s Towing responded.

7:18 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call.

9:14 a.m.- Corporal Erwin transported two inmates to court.

10:25 a.m.- Corporal Erwin transported one inmate to court.

10:35 a.m.- Received a call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

10:47 a.m.- Received a report of a reckless driver on 231N traveling South. Advised all on-duty units.

10:53 a.m.- Received a call requesting an officer in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

12:45 p.m.- Received a 911 call on Crane Naval Base. Transferred the call to Crane 911.

1:19 p.m.- Received an accidental 911 call.

2:41 p.m.- Received an accidental 911 call.

2:46 p.m.- Received a call requesting a Vehicle Identification Number check in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

3:11 p.m.- Received a 911 call from a Daviess County address. Transferred call to Daviess County 911.

3:42 p.m.- Received a 911 call on Crane Naval Base. Transferred the call to Crane 911.

5:12 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a tree down in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire Department, LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey and Duke Energy responded.

6:27 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance Southeast of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Daviess Community Hospital.

8:00 p.m.- Received a report of a reckless motorcycle on 231S traveling North. Advised all on-duty units.

8:20 p.m.- Received a report of a reckless driver on US 231N traveling into Daviess County. Notified Daviess County.

9:32 p.m.- ISP Trooper on station with David Bledsoe, a 44-year-old male from Loogootee, arrested for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-controlled substance and Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-endangerment. He is being held on $10,000 10% bond.

11:12 p.m.- Received a call from Life 360 reporting a crash alarm East of Loogootee. Deputy Droke and Deputy Nash responded.  

Friday, July 31, 2026

3:03 a.m.- ISP Trooper Guzman on station with Dustin Clemann, a 33-year-old male from Indianapolis, arrested by Deputy Droke for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-endangerment, Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-controlled substance, Driving while suspended-prior, and for Neglect of a dependent x4. He is being held on $15,000 10% bond.

3:42 a.m.- Deputy Droke on station with James Johnson, a 62-year-old male from Tunnelton, arrested by Deputy Nash for Dealing Methamphetamine, Dealing in a narcotic drug, Possession of methamphetamine, Possession of narcotic drug, Possession of a firearm by a felon, Possession of a legend drug, Possession of marijuana, Dealing marijuana, Violation of special driving privileges, and Possession of paraphernalia. He is being held without bond.

7:03 a.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a commercial burglar alarm in Shoals. Keyholder was notified and advised to disregard.

7:53 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance South of Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1, Loogootee Fire Department and LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

10:16 a.m.- Received a Medical Alarm call in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded.

11:16 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting harassment in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded.

1:12 p.m.- Received a report of an accident with no injuries in Loogootee. Deputy Branham responded.

1:42 p.m.- Received a report of a possible traffic hazard on US 231N traveling South. Advised all on-duty units.

1:48 p.m.- ISP Trooper Nolan on station with Johnathon Graham, a 36-year-old male from Shoals, arrested for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-prior and for Operating a vehicle while intoxicated-endangerment. He is being held on $15,000 10% bond.

2:10 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting to speak with a deputy. Corporal Erwin responded.

2:35 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Daviess Community Hospital.

3:00 p.m.- LPD Chief Cummings on station with Mark Elliott, a 55-year-old male, arrested for Child molesting. He is being held without bond.

4:06 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless motorcycle on US 231N traveling South. Corporal Erwin responded.

5:21 p.m.- Received a report of a controlled burn South of Shoals.

5:41 p.m.- Received a report of property damage South of Shoals. Marshal Copeland, Deputy Branham and Big John’s Towing responded.

8:32 p.m.- Deputy Branham on station with Norman Bratton, a 63-year-old male from Loogootee, arrested on a Martin County warrant. He is being held on $15,000 10% bond.

8:48 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded and transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

9:03 p.m.- Received a report of a disabled vehicle North of Loogootee. Deputy Droke responded.

9:06 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 2 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 2 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

9:31 p.m.- Received a call requesting extra patrol Northeast of Loogootee. Advised all on-duty units.

9:40 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a disabled vehicle East of Shoals. Deputy Branham responded.

9:43 p.m.- Received a report of a controlled burn Northeast of Shoals.

9:52 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an aggressive driver on US 231S traveling North. Deputy Droke responded.

11:44 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded but did not transport.  

Saturday, August 1, 2026

12:08 a.m.- Deputy Droke on station with Kevin Qualkenbush, a 51-year-old male from Shoals, arrested on a Martin County warrant. He is being held without bond.

12:36 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle accident Southeast of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Medic 2, Shoals Fire Department, Marshal Copeland, Deputy Nash, Deputy Droke, Orange County EMS and Big John’s Towing responded. Patients were transported to IU Paoli.

12:37 p.m.- Received multiple 911 calls reporting the accident. Advised units are enroute.

8:43 a.m.- Received a call reporting the condition of a county road South of Shoals. Martin County Highway was notified.

10:04 a.m.- Received a call requesting a Vehicle Identification Number check East of Shoals. Corporal Erwin responded.

11:32 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded but did not transport.  

12:00 p.m.- Monthly weather siren testing was completed.

12:11 p.m.- Received a call requesting traffic control for a benefit ride in Shoals. Corporal Erwin responded.

12:15 p.m.- Received a call requesting a Vehicle Identification Number check North of Shoals. Deputy Branham responded.

12:39 p.m.- Received a call requesting a vehicle unlocked in Loogootee. Deputy Branham responded.

12:45 p.m.- Received a report of a controlled burn Northeast of Shoals.

1:45 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

2:01 p.m.- Received a report of a tree down North of Shoals. Martin County Highway Department, Shoals Fire Department and Deputy Branham responded.

2:46 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a possible impaired driver in Shoals. Deputy Branham responded.

4:07 p.m.- Received a call requesting assistance North of Shoals. Shoals Fire Department, Deputy Nash and Deputy Branham responded.

4:08 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

5:31 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting deputies Southeast of Shoals. Corporal Erwin, Deputy Branham and Deputy Nash responded.

6:10 p.m.- Received an animal complaint in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings responded.

7:15 p.m.- Corporal Erwin on station with Matthew Haney, a 38-year-old male from California, arrested on an Illinois warrant. He is being held without bond for Illinois.

10:00 p.m.- Received a report of a reckless driver on US 231N traveling North. Advised all on-duty units.

10:49 p.m.- Received a request for an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 responded but did not transport.

11:27 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting deputies Southwest of Shoals. Deputy Branham, Deputy Nash and Deputy Droke responded.  

Sunday, August 2, 2026

12:23 a.m.- Received a call requesting an ambulance and deputies South of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Deputy Branham, Deputy Nash and Deputy Droke responded. No one was transported.

1:52 a.m.- Received a 911 call possible domestic dispute in Loogootee. Deputy Nash and Deputy Droke responded.

2:39 a.m.- Received a 911 call possible domestic dispute in Loogootee. Deputy Nash and Deputy Droke responded.

3:14 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded but did not transport.

4:51 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Daviess Community Hospital.

6:35 a.m.- Received a report of a car-deer accident North of Loogootee. Deputy Droke responded.

7:55 a.m.- Received an animal complaint in Loogootee. Corporal Erwin responded.

9:27 a.m.- Received an animal complaint East of Shoals. Corporal Erwin responded.

10:15 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a disabled vehicle East of Shoals. Corporal Erwin and ISP Trooper Wilson responded.

10:17 a.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a silent panic alarm in Shoals. Corporal Erwin responded.

10:30 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance Northeast of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Shoals Fire Department and Corporal Erwin responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

12:14 p.m.- Received a call requesting a deputy Southeast of Shoals. Corporal Erwin responded.

1:44 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in Shoals. Corporal Erwin and Deputy Clark responded.

2:38 p.m.- Corporal Erwin on station with Melinda Noblitt, a 38-year-old female from New Albany, arrested for Domestic battery on a minor. She is being held without bond.

2:54 p.m.- Received a report of a suspicious vehicle in Shoals. Deputy Clark responded.

3:20 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 responded but did not transport.

4:02 p.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Shoals Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

6:27 p.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a commercial smoke alarm in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded.

9:13 p.m.- Received a call from Dubois County dispatch requesting an ambulance and deputies Southeast of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1, Lost River Fire Department, Deputy Clark, Indiana Conservation Officer Doane and Indiana Conservation Officer Watkins responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center.

9:46 p.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a stolen vehicle in Loogootee. LPD Chief Cummings and Deputy Nash responded.  

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