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Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (June 1-8)

Monday, June 1, 2026 8:10 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting aggressive dogs in Loogootee. LPD Assistant Chief Stuckey responded. 12:03 p.m.- Monthly weather siren test was conducted. 12:09 p.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 12:19 p.m.- Received a call…

Loogootee, Indiana Police Department Weekly Log (May 25-31, 2026)

Monday, May 25, 2026 3:44 pm- The Loogootee Fire Department and Chief Cummings responded to a medical call at the Loogootee City Pool. 5:09 pm- The Loogootee Fire Department and Chief Cummings responded to a medical call at a local…

Worthington Man Arrested After US 231 Accident in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTHI) A three-car crash on US 231 in Loogootee led to the arrest of a Worthington man on drug and impairment charges. Indiana State Police responded to the crash Sunday morning and spoke with one of the drivers,…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (May 25-31)

Monday, May 25, 2026 8:15 a.m.- Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office on station with John Grimes, a 54-year-old male from Bedford. He was arrested on a Martin County warrant. He is being held without bond. 8:31 a.m.- Received a call requesting…

Fatal Accident on State Road 57 in Daviess County

A Statement from The Daviess County, Ind. Sheriff’s Office The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic fatality accident that occurred on State Road 57 near CR 575 S, Sandy Hook Curve area. At approximately 11:27am, Daviess County Central…

Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (May 18-25)

Monday, May 18, 2026 2:43 pm- A complainant called about a female traveling with more children than there are seat belts available. 4:48 pm- Chief Cummings and Asst. Chief Stuckey responded to a verbal dispute in the parking lot of…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (May 18-25)

Monday, May 18, 2026 12:29 a.m.- Received a 911 call with no one on the line Northwest of Shoals. Deputy Clark responded. 1:49 a.m.- Received a report of a possible prowler South of Shoals. Major Reed responded. 5:27 a.m.- Received…

Loogootee, Ind. Police Department Log (May 11-18)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:04 am- The Loogootee Fire Department responded to a medical call on Church St. 10:00 am- Chief Cummings spoke with a complainant about the process of evicting a person from their property. 10:19 am- Chief Cummings…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (May 11-18)

Monday, May 11, 2026 7:48 a.m.- Received a report of a road closure in Loogootee. 7:58 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Medic 1 and Loogootee Fire Department responded. No one was transported. 8:18…

Loogootee City Council Enhances Parking with One-Way Designation

LOOGOOTEE, Ind.— The City of Loogootee Common Council voted Monday night to amend an ordinance establishing a one-way section on East Main Street, aiming to increase parking and improve traffic safety in the city on Mon. May 11. Present at…