Loogootee Police Seek Assistance in Locating Armed & Dangerous Dennis T. Smith
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in locating Dennis T. Smith, a 26-year-old man who is considered armed and dangerous. Smith was last seen near Pizza Junction in Loogootee following a vehicle pursuit and crash, prompting…
Loogootee man arrested for alleged child solicitation in Grant County
GRANT CO, Ind. (ADAMS, Fort Wayne) – Five men are in police custody for alleged child solicitation in Grant County. The sheriff’s department says four of them traveled from outside the county “to engage in sexual activity” with a girl…
Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” / Replica / Shoals Indiana
Hello, my name’s Gary Parker. I’m 64, a real estate developer, and live in West Los Angeles, California. I will be building a life size replica of Gobekli Tepe enclosure “D” in Shoals Indiana. I’m looking to purchase one acre…
New Water Tank and Fire Equipment Approved by Loogootee Council
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (June 9, 2025) — The City of Loogootee’s Board of Works and City Council convened Monday to focus on key infrastructure projects and community programs aimed at enhancing residents’ quality of life. The meeting was attended by Mayor…
Loogootee High School Welcomes New High School Principal
LOOGOOTEE, IN — In an exciting development for the Loogootee High School community, Mr. Trey Showalter has been appointed as the new principal, heralding a new chapter in the school’s journey. The Loogootee Community School District made a heartfelt announcement…
Loogootee Law Enforcement Weekly Summary (May 19-25)
Monday, May 19th, 202512:26 p.m. – A complainantadvised of a utility pole thathad been broken by a tractorand the line was dangerouslylow at Hart Rd. and SR 550.2:05 p.m. – A caller advisedof a grain truck traveling at anunsafe speed…
More Information on the Severe Weather Tonight
According to the latest information from one of my sources from the Monroe County Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service on a conference call about the storms coming in tonight, here is what we learned: – Strong damaging winds…
Loogootee, Ind. Police & Fire Department Logs (May 5-15)
The following article could not be possible without the Martin County Courant providing us each week with the police & fire department logs to keep you informed about what is going on in Loogootee, and in Martin County. Loogootee Police…
Loogootee City Council Discusses PILOT Agreement & New Fire Agreement
LOOGOOTEE, IN- The Loogootee City Council convened on May 12, 2025, at the Loogootee Municipal Building for a combined session of the City Council and the City Board of Works. The meeting brought together key city officials to discuss several…
Loogootee, Indiana Arrests (April 21-25)
Loogootee Police Department LogMonday, April 21, 202512:00 p.m. – Chief Wagoner responded to a report of an er-ratic driver nearing Loogootee on US 50W.Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 8:52 a.m. – Chief Wagoner re-sponded to a panic alarm at a local…






