By Web Desk
Feb 8, 2021 9:10 PM
LOOGOOTEE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) A report to the Loogootee Police Department on Saturday of a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of two local residents and the confiscation of at least 55 grams of marijuana, 21 grams of methamphetamine, paraphernalia and a loaded .45 caliber handgun, officials reported Monday.
Responding to the call at a residence on Doyle Avenue, patrolman Josh Seymour made contact with the driver of the vehicle, Howard Phillips, 32, of Loogootee. Seymour noticed the odor of marijuana coming from Phillips, and found a bag of marijuana. After transporting the suspect to the Martin County Security Center, multiple small baggies containing a substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine were located in the car along with a syringe that field tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. The gun was also located in the vehicle.
A Wabash Valley community is saying goodbye to a loyal public servant. People gathered at the 4H fairgrounds in Loogootee Indiana to honor, and remember, the service of K-9 officer Roxy.
Roxy s end of watch was Monday.
Posted: Jan 28, 2021 11:27 AM
Posted By: Staff Reports
The Loogootee Police department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
K-9 officer Roxy passed away due to health issues.
The K-9 worked alongside Captain Hennette for over 6 years.
In a letter from Hennette he said Roxy was responsible for 139 arrests during her time as an officer.
The department tells News 10 Roxy was a great asset to the police department and will be missed.
Roxy s end of watch was Monday.
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Department is trying to locate Walter Batman who was last seen at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Walter Batman
Batman is 84 years old and was last seen driving a red Dodge Caravan with license plate BFD273.
Batman has dementia and memory issues as well as other health problems.
If you have seen him contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Department at 812-247-3726 or Loogootee Police Department at 812-295-2246.
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