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Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (April 6-13)

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:57 a.m.- Received a call from Mid America advising of a road closure in Loogootee. 11:08 a.m.- Received a report of a cow out East of Shoals. The owner was notified. 11:41 a.m.- Received an accidental…

Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Announces 46th Youth Leadership Camp for 2026

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association announced and will be celebrating their 46th Annual Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Youth Leadership Camp which will be held in June 2026. There will be two camp sessions this year, the first session will be held June…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (March 16-23)

Monday, March 16, 2026 4:13 a.m.- Received a report of powerlines down Northeast of Shoals. Major Reed and REMC responded. 5:03 a.m.- Received a report of a tree down Northeast of Shoals. Martin County Highway Department responded. 6:43 a.m.- Received…

Search Underway for Missing Man in Martin County Flood

The Following Message Was Sent By the Martin County Sheriff’s Office today, around 3 p.m. One man missing in flood waters, another man rescued after truck is swept off roadway in Martin County. Indiana Conservation Officers are searching for a…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 23-March 2)

Monday, February 23, 2026 12:13 a.m.- Received a report of a commercial burglar alarm in Loogootee. LPD Officer Purcell responded. 7:18 a.m.- Received a call reporting a possible fire in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department responded. 7:51 a.m.- Received a 911…

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Feb. 9-16)

Monday, February 9, 2026 6:10 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on US 50 traveling East towards Shoals. Major Reed responded. 8:18 p.m.- Received a 911 call with no one on the line in Shoals. Captain Gibson…

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 (Jan. 26- Feb. 2)

Monday, January 26, 2026 5:44 a.m.- Received an accidental 911 call. 8:47 a.m.- Received a 911 call reporting an accident with no injuries North of Shoals. Chief Deputy Keller, Martin County Highway Department and Big John’s Towing responded. 8:57 a.m.-…

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….

Martin County, Ind. Police & EMT Log (Jan. 12-19)

Monday, January 12, 2026 5:08 a.m.- Received a report of a possible disabled vehicle East of Shoals. Major Reed responded. 6:57 a.m.- Received a report of a disabled vehicle South of Shoals. Captain Gibson responded.  7:58 a.m.- Received a call…