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CIVIL CASES FILED Velocity Investments, LLC vs. Joshua Chaplin, contr-dbt col-selr/pltf $10-15K, 8-28-25.

By BETH ZUMWALT The Pike County Sheriff’s Department spent less than 24 hours looking for a pair of fugitives over the weekend. Two individuals were apprehended Sunday early afternoon, just west of Barry. Pike County Crimestoppers put out a “seeking information” post on FaceBook Saturday afternoon. The post said law enforcement was seeking a male,…

CIVIL CASES FILED Heather Marie Sisk vs. Bryan James Sisk, dissolution w/o child, 8-20-25.

Aug. 25-Aug. 31 Ashlyn Kay Martin, 25, Griggsville, was arrested Aug. 25 on a warrant alleging failure to appear. She was released Aug. 25.

By BETH ZUMWALT Isaac Dorsey, 37 of Griggsville pleaded guilty to three counts of Class 2 felony possession of child pornography last week in Pike County Court.

The following police reports were filed between August 22 and August 28, 2025. 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.

Felonies Alice M. Gettings, dob 5-16-1973, was found guilty on a charge of possession of meth less than five grams, two years probation, $500 fine.

Felonies Charles P. Southerland, dob 6-07-1978, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery/public place, one year probation, $1,397 fine and costs, five days credit for time served. James N. Holmes, dob 12-24-1978, was found guilty on a charge of bad checks/obtain control of property/2+, five years in the Department of Corrections, $1,547 fine,…

The following police reports were filed between August 22, 2025 and August 28, 2025. 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…