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."
Missing child in Columbus found safe
COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE: 11:08: The Columbus Police Department (CPD) released information at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday that a 12-year-old child named Bentley had been missing since Tuesday evening. About two hours later, there was good news. CPD said Bentley was found and is safe.
Parts of 2 Bartholomew County roads closed next week for railroad work
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department has announced that Legacy Excavating will be maintaining railroad crossings in two locations next week and closing roads in the process.
Jackson County sentences child molester to 40 years on 14 guilty counts
BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - Christopher Green, 59, of Seymour, was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, on 14 guilty verdicts after a successful jury trial.
Columbus Transit's 'Red Loop' will soon serve Taylorsville hourly
TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - Columbus Transit recently announced that "Red Loop" Stop #604 at Heritage Heights in Taylorsville will soon become a fixed-route stop.
Columbus Parents charged following Infant Death Investigation
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Two Columbus parents face felony charges after the death of a 7-month-old child earlier this year.