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(Scott, Co.) - Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Zachary Brown received “Life Saving Award” during the 2024 Indiana Sheriff’s Association Conference. He was recognized at the annual Indiana Sheriff’s Association (ISA) Conference held in French Lick, Indiana. On June 30th, 2023, Corporal Brown was on...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of Scott County's own will be competing in the Miss Teen USA 2024 Pageant in August. Aleah Dean, 17, from Austin, Indiana, was crowned Miss Indiana Teen USA 2024 in June. She visited WDRB Mornings on Tuesday to talk about her life after the state...

BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County resident faces drug and resisting law enforcement after a vehicle pursuit began Sunday evening in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Richard E. Smith, 53, of Austin has been charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and resisting...

Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours. IC 35-48-4-6.1(A)FL6 ~ POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. IC 35-44.1-3-4(C)FL6 ~ ESCAPE; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION. IC 35-48-4-13(A)MB ~ VISITING A COMMON NUISANCE. View Profile >>>. HELTON, DUSTIN. Booking #:. SCJAIL:2024-000530. Booking Date:. 07-15-2024 – 7:16 pm. Charges:

Four juveniles were held following the Scott County Sheriff’s Department investigation of theft and vandalism in northern Scott County last week. Just after midnight on Monday, July, the first of several acts of vandalism and theft were reported in northern Scott County involving trash containers and mailboxes being vandalized. The trash containers, used by service providers to keep animals from tearing into trash bags placed along the roadway for pickup, had been scattered about county roads and in various yards of residents.

Scott County Farm Tour will be Saturday, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Scott County Farm Bureau. The day will start and end from the Scott County Fairgrounds, 710 Fairground Road in Scottsburg. Stops include a flower farm, beef cattle production, row crop operation and a...

The last two meeting dates for the Scott County LEPC have been changed due to member conflicts. The new dates for the meetings are Aug 8th and Oct 10th at 2:00 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center in the Courthouse Basement. Director. Scott County Emergency Communications/ Emergency Management. 7/17 hspaxlp.

Another Graduation of Inmate Students from the Scott County Jail - Once Again, the Scott County Jail Sets the Standard for the Rest of the State!. Scott County-On July 10th, a group of inmate students officially graduated from a course designed to help them gain employment when released from custody. This adult education course, labeled the "Pre-Construction-Virtual Goggle Construction Course", was formed by a partnership between River Valley Resources (RVR, the adult education partner of the Scott County Jail), the Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC), Ivy Tech Community College, and the Scott County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). The course, which lasted from 8-10 weeks in total, was held entirely within the walls of the Scott County Jail, utilizing non-appropriated funding. In other words, the course didn't cost Scott County Taxpayers one cent, which we at the Sheriff's Office take great pride in. Additionally, instruction in social skills development and developing partnerships in the workplace was provided to the students, helping them with the needed skills required in today's work environment. The partnership between the SCSO and RVR makes all these courses a reality, where we can provide opportunities for inmates that they may have never had in their lifetimes. The ceremony was held in the Scott County Courthouse Circuit Court, hosted by the Honorable Jason Mount, Judge of the Scott Circuit Court. There were 13 of the graduating class (one of the graduates was released from jail before today's ceremony) who were presented with certificates of graduation, their union membership cards, and many well wishes from Judge Mount, Sheriff Goodin, and other community and professional leaders in attendance. Sheriff Goodin stressed the following... "I am extremely thankful to all the partners we have at the Scott County Sheriff's Office. These program partners are what is helping us slam the revolving door shut, with recidivism rates dropping dramatically every year since I have been in office. Our jail leads the way to recovery in the State of Indiana...long-established standards are not what we follow. Consistent process improvement efforts by jail staff and our program partners result in the Scott County Jail setting new standards for others to follow and emulate, not only in the State of Indiana but the entire nation". The graduation culminated with a group photo including the graduates, Judge Mount, Sheriff Goodin, Prosecutor Chris Owens, and other well-wishers. The graduates are Mark Cochran, Ryan Smith, Devon Sizemore, Jordan Harrell, Bailey Jent, Jeffrey Combs, Kevin Fox, Charles Dexter, Cameren Zanier, Sean Whobrey, Timothy Mitchell, Kalan Bowling, Chris Richey, and Christopher Spitznagle (not available for the photo).

SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. Scott County School District 2 overspent millions of dollars. While the board fired the person they said is responsible, they're now faced with some tough decisions and lots of cuts. so the school district is slashing its budget to make up for some bad accounting. Casey Brewster...

Last week’s Scott County Fair had various livestock shows hosted by the Scott County 4-H. The July 1 Sheep Show was one of the many shows featured in the show arena at the fairgrounds. Shown with her natural-colored ewe lamb is Shelby Bridge that won reserve grand champion. ~photo...

Scott County Sheriff's Office Vigorously Investigates Theft and Vandalism Involving Numerous Trash Canisters and Mailboxes...Juvenile Offenders Identified within a Few Hours. Scott County- On July 8th just after midnight, the first of several acts of vandalism and theft were reported in northern Scott County involving trash containers that were put out for emptying which were subsequently taken, and residents' mailboxes being vandalized. The trash containers, used by service providers to keep animals from tearing into trash bags placed along the roadway for pickup, had been scattered about county roads and in various yards of citizens. The trash contents were dumped into the roadway, along the ditch lines, and in residents' yards creating a real mess. A mailbox was also damaged at one of the homes.

SCOTTSBURG, In. (WAVE) - On Tuesday, a Scottsburg woman’s home became the focal point of a court case against 39-year-old Quentin Wright of Scottsburg, a man who the Scott County Sheriff’s Office alleges broke into a home and made it his own for the night. Tammy Densford arrived...

The Indiana State Department of Heath announced last week that mosquito pools in Scott County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first sign of the virus in Scott County this year, local health department officials reported. Scott County Environmentalist Tim Brunner declined to report which specific...

Farmers have until Aug. 1 to nominate candidates to serve on the Scott County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepts nominations each year in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) for individuals to serve on these locally led committees. “The Aug. 1 deadline is quickly...

Aubree Couch (center) was crowned Miss Scott County Fair 2024 on Saturday to kick off this week’s fair festivities. She is the daughter of Robert and Amanda Couch. Pictured with Miss Scott County is her court Princess Evelyn Ousley (left), daughter of Erik and Angie Ousley and Miss Congeniality Ashley Rice (right), daughter of Landon Rice and Tammy Williams.

IC 35-42-2-1.3(b)(2)FL6 ~ DOMESTIC BATTERY – COMMITTED IN PRESENCE OF CHILD LESS THAN 16 YEARS.

The Scott County YMCA is offering multiple things for children and adults this summer. Here are some of the events going on this summer. The program is designed to help develop the athleticism of each and every young athlete. The program will address power, strength, speed, agility, conditioning, coordination, and mobility. Athletes of all levels are welcome as programming is adjusted for everyone’s sport and fitness level.