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Loogootee Police Investigating Reports of Child Safety Concerns

LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (Loogootee Times) — Police in the southwestern Indiana town of Loogootee are investigating reports of suspicious activity involving a white Toyota Camry and other vehicles in residential neighborhoods, authorities said Thursday. According to the Loogootee Police Department, officers…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 19-26)

Monday, January 19, 2026 7:52 a.m.- Received a 911 call from VA Care Center requesting an ambulance Southeast of Shoals. Martin County Medic 1 and Lost River Fire Department responded. Medic 1 transported one patient to Deaconess Memorial Medical Center….

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…

Full-Time Police Officer Position Now Available in Loogootee

The Loogootee Police Department is hiring a full-time police officer. The following job description says that close date for this position was on April 25 and noon. Now that time has switched to July 16. The required Physical Training test…