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 (Feb. 2-9)
Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 a.m.- Received a call requesting assistance Southeast of Shoals. Lost River Fire Department responded. 8:00 a.m.- ISP Master Trooper Lents on station with Kindal Turpin, a 21-year-old male from Mitchell, arrested for Driving while suspended-prior….
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Dec. 1-8)
Monday, December 1, 2025 3:25 a.m.- Received a 911 call requesting a deputy in Crane Village. Major Reed, LPD Officer Stuckey and LPD Officer Reynolds responded. 3:45 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 5:03 a.m.- Received a request for an…
Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Logs (Nov. 10-17)
Monday, November 10, 2025 2:42 a.m.- Received a call from WH International advising of a residential burglar alarm West of Shoals. Major Reed responded. 6:37 a.m.- Received a report of a suspicious vehicle in Loogootee. Major Reed responded. 7:52…
Multiple Arrests Made After a Child Molestion Investigation
Martin County, Ind. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office initiated a criminal investigation in May of 2025 after receiving information that Patrick Cox, 24, of Washington Indiana, and Neveah Brown 18, of Loogootee Indiana, allegedly molested a child. Martin County Sheriff’s…
Martin County Arrest, Police, & EMT Log Oct. 20-26
Monday, October 20, 2025 2:42 a.m.- Received a call from Malhaupts Security advising of a commercial burglar alarm in Crane. Keyholder advised to disregard. 7:21 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 231S traveling North. Advised…
Martin County Police & EMT Log (October 13-19)
Monday, October 13, 2025 8:44 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 9:13 a.m.- Received a call from a Lawrence County address. Advised the caller to contact Lawrence County. 10:28 a.m.- Received a call requesting a welfare check Northeast of Shoals….
Update on Dennis T. Smith: No Longer In The Area
UPDATE: Loogootee Police Department has said “Suspect’s cell phone has pinged back in Bowling Green, KY, and there is no further evidence he is in the area.” It is believed that Smith is no longer in the Loogootee/Martin County area….
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…
Remembering Debra Kaye Parsons: A Life of Love and Resilience
A Message from Blake Funeral Home Debra Kaye Parsons, 71, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday July 20, 2025, at her Granddaughter’s residence surrounded by her family.She was born on May 16, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana to Amos…