News and sports in the Whitewater Valley
A blog about what is going on in the Whitewater Valley
An Editorial by John Estridge A person told me to read an article in a local publication. After reading it, I was shocked, livid and otherwise upset. It was about the police-involved shooting in Cedar Grove on May 13. Zachary Chetwood, 31, called 911 and said he was going to commit suicide. However, after four …
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates is pleased to announce that a $750 scholarship on behalf of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association was recently awarded to Lane T. Mauer of Batesville. Mauer, a 2022 graduate of Batesville High School, was one of 40 individuals throughout the state of Indiana to be …
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Indiana State Police press release Friday evening, May 13, the Indiana State Police began investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in Franklin County. The initial investigation by detectives with the ISP-Versailles Post indicated that deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on Main Street in Cedar Grove, at approximately 10:30 …
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By John Estridge A Franklin County resident with felony charges was recently charged with more felonies, including battery on a police officer. Steven T. Lakes, 44, was charged with Battery, as a Level 5 Felony; and Resisting Arrest, as a Level 6 Felony. That goes along with previous charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, as a …
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership released the results from the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that ran between August 18 and Labor Day. According to the department, officers made four arrests and issued 39 citations during the three-week enforcement period. The focus of the campaign was …
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Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and FCSD Sgt. Adam Henson Labor Day weekend is coming up, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and the Batesville Police Department are warning residents against drinking and driving. The department is taking part in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization to educate motorists …
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Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of June. Sheriff’s deputies responded to 1,003 calls for service, which is a 6 percent increase over the 938 calls in 2020. Among the calls of service investigated were: Property Damage Accidents 37 …
Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of July. Sheriff’s deputies responded to 904 calls for service. Among the calls of service investigated were: Property Damage Accidents 34 Personal Injury Accidents 13 Burglary/Theft 14 Residential/Business Alarms 11 Domestic Battery/Battery 21 911 …
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announced today that they will be bringing National Night Out back to Brookville this year. The event will be on Tuesday, August 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event includes a free cookout by area law enforcement, as well as free admission to …
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release It is with great sadness that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Lito. Lito, a Dutch Shepherd, served the citizens of Franklin County from 2010-2017. During his years of service, Lito was responsible for aiding in numerous drug related arrests, suspect apprehensions, missing person …