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Felonies Christopher M. Armstrong, dob 4-03-1997, was found guilty on a charge of criminal damage to property less than $500, $300 fine, restitution; a charge of criminal damage to property between $500-$10K was amended/reduced; a charge of criminal damage to property between $500-$10K was dismissed.

CIVIL CASES FILED Ernest Lambeth, Skyler Lambeth vs. Dawson R. Dean, Martha Lou Dean, quiet title, 1-21-26.

The following police reports were filed between January 23 and January 29, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following criminal cases were resolved in Scott County Circuit Court during January, 2026.

The following police reports were filed between January 23 and January 29, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

By Carmen Ensinger A recent plea agreement reached in a sex abuse case involving a minor is drawing ire after the story, which was ran by a local radio station, hit social media.

The following police reports were filed between January 16 and January 22, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

CIVIL CASES FILED Sara Rochelle Simmerman vs. Justin Ross Simmerman, dissolution w/o child, 1-13-26.

Jaden Noble, 26, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 10 on a charge of driving while suspended. She was released Jan. 11

The following police reports were filed between January 16 and January 22, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged…