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09/22/2025

ISP Investigating Fatal Shooting in Rural Sullivan County

Sullivan County – Sullivan County Sheriff Jason Bobbitt has requested Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post to investigate a shooting that occurred on September 22, 2025, near the town of Shelburn, in northern Sullivan County. The shooting left two individuals deceased.

Just after 4:00 a.m., on September 22, 2025, Sullivan County Deputies responded to a 911 call of a reported shooting near Shelburn. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to make contact with any individuals located in the residence where the alleged shooting occurred, but received no response. When deputies and troopers cleared and checked the residence, they discovered a deceased female, as well as a deceased male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The investigation is ongoing, but detectives have identified the deceased male as 81-year-old Keith Sheffler and the female victim as 75-year-old Judy Sheffler, both of Shelburn. Family members have been notified.

The investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police detectives Don Curtis, James Crisp, and Sergeant Michael Featherling, with the assistance of CSI Sergeant Tim Rader of the Putnamville State Police Post.

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department and the Sullivan County Coroner's Office are assisting in the investigation.

This is an active and ongoing Indiana State Police investigation. There is no further information to release currently.

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08/20/2025

SHELBURN, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— WTWO has reporters on the scene of a large police presence outside of a shooting in Sullivan County. Our reporter on the scene has noted multiple agencies, including the…

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04/30/2025

Sullivan Couple Arrested for Neglect of a Dependent

Sullivan County - Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in March of this year, after receiving information that a child had been neglected, resulting in hospitalization.

The investigation revealed that Destiny R. Williams, age 22, and Josiah Q. Horton, age 20, both of Sullivan, Indiana, had allegedly neglected a dependent, which resulted in the hospitalization of that dependent.

After reviewing the investigation, the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office issued arrest warrants for Williams and Horton. Both were arrested today without incident and are being held in the Sullivan County Jail with a $15,000 bond each.

Investigating Officer: Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn.

Assisting agencies: Sullivan County Department of Child Services and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department.

Arrested and Charges:

Destiny R. Williams, 22, Sullivan, IN

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injury, Level 5 Felony

Josiah Q. Horton, 20, Sullivan, IN

Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injury, Level 5 Felony
Under the law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/23/2024

Please avoid the area of 41 and 48 for a major gas leak.

06/15/2024

Stop by your local Sullivan Indiana Walmart on Saturday 06-15-2024 for a Taco in a bag and help support Riley Children's Hospital.

06/10/2024

WATER MAIN BREAK

This is an urgent notification from Indiana American Water. Our crews are making emergency repairs due to a Main Break beginning at 2:15 PM Eastern Time June 10, 2024 in Sullivan. You reside in the affected area and may experience a service interruption or low water pressure. Repairs are expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete.At this time you are under a Boil Water Advisory for 24 hours. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for 3 minutes. Water is OK for bathing, washing, and other common uses. You will be notified when the boil order has been lifted.If you are a landlord and water service is in your name, please inform your tenants so they are aware of this impact to their water service. In keeping with American Water’s focus on safety for both customers and employees, please do not approach our crews while they work. For more information or to see a map of the affected area please go to Indianaamwater.com and click on 'Alerts'.We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

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05/30/2024

Farmersburg Man Arrested for Child Molesting

Sullivan County - Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on May 9, 2024, after receiving information that a female, under the age of 14, had been molested.

The investigation revealed that Thomas M. Salyers, age 49, of Farmersburg, Indiana, allegedly molested a female under the age of 14.

After reviewing the investigation, Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler requested an arrest warrant for Salyers. Sullivan County Superior Court granted an arrest warrant on May 29, 2024. Salyers was arrested today by Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville State Police Post without incident. He is currently being detained in the Sullivan County Jail without bond.

Investigating Officer: Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn of the Putnamville Post.

Assisting Agency: Sullivan County Department of Child Services.

Arrested and Charges: Thomas M. Salyers, 49, Farmersburg, IN

Child Molesting where defendant is at least 21 years of age, Class 1 Felony
Child Seduction - Guardian, adoptive parent, adoptive grandparent, Class 2 Felony

04/30/2024

The railroad company will be closing the railroad crossing on Depot Street near the grain bins on May 6th and May 7th to make them smoother for Sullivan motorists. As soon as the repairs are completed, the crossing will be reopened. 🙂

04/24/2024

Sullivan County Grand Jury Indicts William Ray Grimes for the 2012 Murder of Lowell Badger
Lowell Badger was killed in his home on December 8, 2012. The Indiana State Police have continued to work this case since that day.
In early 2024, Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler learned she would need to request a special prosecutor for the case. Special Prosecuting Attorneys Rob Roberts (lead), Dave Powell, and Courtney Lawrence were appointed on the case.
On April 17, 2024, a grand jury was impaneled in Sullivan Superior Court to review the case. After six days of evidence and testimony, the grand jury issued a True Bill (indictments) for the following offenses:
William Ray Grimes

Murder, a Class A Felony

Burglary, a Class A Felony

Conspiracy to Commit Burglary, a Class A Felony

Grand Jury proceedings are secret by law. No further information regarding the proceedings will be made available.
"This is the beginning of the criminal process," said Roberts. "Once again, we encourage anyone that has information related to the murder of Mr. Badger to contact the Indiana State Police.”

Grimes is already serving a 40 year sentence.

Sullivan County - February 24, 2023, a sentencing hearing was conducted in Sullivan Superior Court with Honorable Judge Hugh R. Hunt presiding in the State of Indiana versus Billy Ray Grimes.

On September 23, 2022, Prosecutor Ann Mischler charged Billy Ray Grimes, age 37, Merom, with robbery resulting in serious bodily injury and violent felon in possession of a firearm. A jury trial was conducted last week with Special Prosecutor Rob Roberts being the lead prosecutor. The trial took three days and at the conclusion of the trial Grimes was found guilty on all charges.

Due to prior felony convictions against Grimes, he received the habitual offender enhancement with a total of 40 years being handed down by Judge Hugh.

03/07/2024

Sullivan Man Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Minor

Sullivan County - Indiana State Police Putnamville Post initiated a criminal investigation on December 2, 2023, after receiving information from the Sullivan County Department of Child Services concerning allegations of sexual misconduct with a female, under the age of 16.

The investigation revealed that Caleb P. Wright, age 26, of Sullivan, Indiana, had allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a female minor under the age of 16. The allegations took place in Sullivan County.

After reviewing the investigation, the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant on March 6, 2024, for Wright. Wright is currently being held on a $15,000.00 bond with 10% allowed.

Investigating Officer: Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective Angie Hahn.

Assisting Agencies: Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan County Department of Child Services and Susie’s Place.

Arrested and Charges: Caleb P. Wright, 26, Sullivan, IN

Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Class 5 Felony