POLICE / COURTS

PD dismissed from lawsuit

Special Judge Douglas K. Mawhorr dismissed the Portland Police Department from a lawsuit filed by clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips, though claims against the city, Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins remain active.

Felony arrests - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Felony arrests - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Capsule Report - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Capsule Report - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

Sheriff’s office has launched app

Jay County Sheriff’s Office has gone mobile. The department launched a free smartphone application this month.

Capsule Reports - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Capsule Reports - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Felony arrests - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Felony arrests - Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Dunkirk woman involved in shooting incident

Amanda Adams, 37, was arrested on five felony drug charges in the incident, during which Glen Wilburn, 42, Hartford City, was shot and injured. He was arrested on eight felony charges.

Capsule Report - Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Capsule Report - Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Felony arrests

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Felony arrests

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Capsule Report - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

An Ohio man fell asleep while driving along Indiana 67, causing the car he was driving to go off the road about 11 p.m. Sunday.

Motion to dismiss filed in suit

Attorney Katlyn M. Christman filed a motion Friday to dismiss Portland clerk-treasurer Lori Phillips’ lawsuit against the police department, Portland Police Chief Dustin Mock and investigator Jeff Hopkins, arguing that they cannot be sued.

Felony court news - Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

Felony court news - Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

City faces another tort claim

The Commercial Review learned this week of the additional tort claim, filed by former wastewater department employee Brad Clayton. The newspaper reported on four other open tort claims last week as well as two claims that have been resolved.

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Felony arrests - Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
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