COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed a new deputy to the force on Wednesday, February 18.
Brian Roberts comes to BCSO from the Shelbyville Police Department and brings with him 20 years of law enforcement experience.
Roberts took the oath of office last week from Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane.
The Sheriff commented, "We are excited to have a seasoned law enforcement officer join our agency."
Dolly Parton dies at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Underground flooding caused downtown Columbus blackout on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Duke Energy power outage in downtown Columbus forced the closure of the Bartholomew County Courthouse and other Columbus City offices on Monday, August 24. About 250 Duke Energy customers were affected.
'Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force' arrests 5 suspects
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Five men were arrested during a sting operation targeting online child sex offenders. Led by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the operation involved federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working undercover to intercept predators seeking unlawful contact with minors.
Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus: How It's Made" on September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses while exploring the people, processes, and jobs that keep the community running.
Jennings County traffic stop leads to meth bust
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near U.S. Highway 50 and 5th Street after observing a traffic infraction on Monday, August 24, at around 2 a.m.
