Recent Arrests by the Scott County Sheriff's Office

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:23 PM

By Scott County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Jerry Goodin News Release

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(Scott Co Jail)

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. 

bailey blanton.jpg(Scott Co Jail Photo)

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. 

victor villatoro.jpg(Scott Co Jail Photo)

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. 

mark ritchie.jpg(Scott Co Jail Photo)

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. 

katelin barger.jpg(Scott Co Jail Photo)

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. 

anthony bolin.jpg(Scott Co Jail Photo)

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