Recent Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff's Office

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Scott County-On July 3, 2021, Deputy Zach Brown conducted a traffic stop in rural Scott County while looking for a suspect vehicle from an assault that had been previously reported.  As a result, the driver, Baliey Blanton, 20, of Charlestown, IN, was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Operating a Vehicle with a B.A.C. of At Least 0.08 or More and Illegal Possession or Consumption of Alcohol.  The assault allegations are being investigated by the Indiana Conservation Department. 

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On July 3, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Austin while looking for a suspect vehicle in a hit and run that had previously been reported to the Scottsburg City Police Department.  As a result, the driver, Victor Villatoro, 18, of Louisville, KY, was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Operating a Vehicle With a B.A.C. of At Least 0.08 or More, Operator Never Licensed, Failure to Stop after a Property Damage Accident and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol.  The Accident is being investigated by the Scottsburg City Police Department. 

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On July 4, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan conducted a traffic stop in Scottsburg.  An investigation led to the arrest of Mark Ritchie, 45, of Scottsburg for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Operating While Intoxicated, Operating While Intoxicated Endangering a Person, Possession of a Schedule I, II, III or IV Controlled Substance, Possession of Cocaine or a Schedule I or II Controlled Drug and Maintaining a Common Nuisance. 

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On July 4, 2021, Corporal Charlie Morgan responded to an address in Austin on a report of a disturbance.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Katelin Barger, 21, of Austin for Escape, Failure to Return to Lawful Detention and Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon. 

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On July 5, 2021, First Sergeant John Hartman responded to an address in rural Scott County for a disturbance.  Upon arrival an investigation led to the arrest of Anthony Bolin, 43, of Austin for Intimidation With a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Handgun Without a License, Neglect of a Dependant, Criminal Recklessness With a Firearm, Neglect of a Dependant and Pointing a Firearm Loaded. 

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