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11/18/2025

Indiana State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Sullivan

Sullivan County - Detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post have been requested by Sullivan County Prosecutor Ann Mischler to investigate an officer-involved shooting incident that took place on November 18, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., at 615 South Bell Street in Sullivan.

At approximately 1:50 a.m., officers of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department and Sullivan City Police Department were dispatched to 615 South Bell Street, in reference to a possible domestic situation between a male and female. Officers arrived at the scene a short time later. Upon the officers’ arrival, a female was observed in the roadway with visible injuries. A male subject then exited the residence and proceeded to run towards officers with a knife in his hand. The officers gave loud verbal commands for the male subject to drop the knife, but he disregarded the commands and advanced towards the officers, still wielding the knife. One officer fired their police-issued weapon at the subject, resulting in the male subject
being shot.

Medical assistance was immediately rendered at the scene, and the subject was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Terre Haute; later being transported to a hospital in Indianapolis via air ambulance. The male suspect has been identified as Kylan Holbert, age 31, of Sullivan, Indiana.

The female subject was also transported from the scene to a local hospital in Sullivan with non-life-threatening injuries. Upon her arrival at the hospital, she refused medical attention.

The investigation is being conducted by Indiana State Police detectives Angie Hahn and Don Curtis, with the assistance of Trooper Justin Bell, and CSI Sergeant Tim Rader of the Putnamville State Police Post.

Assisting Agencies: Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, Sullivan City Police Department and the Sullivan County Ambulance Service.

This is an active and ongoing Indiana State Police investigation. There is no further information to be released at this time. Upon completion of their investigation, Indiana State Police detectives will submit a full report of the incident to the Sullivan County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

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AMES

11/12/2025

🎄✨ Twinkles is on her way! ✨🎄

Since escaping from the North Pole, a friendly account elf has set up shop in the Wabash Valley! Her mission? Simple: find out who is naughty, who is nice, and who could use a little slice (of cake)!

From December 1–24, Twinkles will be visiting local businesses spreading cheer, chaos, and cupcake crumbs! For a $20 donation, your business (or one you love and want to donate on behalf of!) can get a visit, photos, and a shout-out from our favorite holiday helper through our page.

This is open to any and all small businesses, nonprofits, churches, or groups located in (or choose to support) one of the following areas: Sullivan County, City of Terre Haute, Linton Indiana, and/or the City of Vincennes.

🍰 All donations will go toward the children in the area of the person making the donation (regardless of the businesses location) unless otherwise requested.

Support local, spread some joy, and keep the magic going! ❤️💚

As always, please share! You never know which person on your friends list needs to know about us. 😉

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Perfect weather for some scary fun at Sulllivan lake

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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AMES

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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06/09/2025

*Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Pursuit Ends with Arrest of Suspect*

Sullivan County, IN – On June 5, 2025, at approximately 6:46 p.m., Sullivan County Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Givens was on routine patrol in the area of US 41 near County Road 400N when a red passenger car was observed traveling northbound at an extremely high rate of speed, passing other vehicles as if they were stationary. Deputy Givens used radar, which confirmed the vehicle’s speed at 92 mph in a posted 60 mph zone.

Deputy Givens activated emergency lights and siren in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. Despite these efforts, the vehicle failed to pull over.

The suspect vehicle continued southbound on US 41 at speeds between 80 and 90 mph before turning west onto SR 154. Crawford County, Illinois, authorities were notified and requested to deploy stop sticks at the Hutsonville Bridge.

Crawford County deputies deployed stop sticks on the Hutsonville Bridge, successfully deflating two to three of the vehicle’s tires. Despite the damage, the driver continued to flee towards Illinois Route 1. At that point, the vehicle’s front tire was on the rim, causing the driver to lose control and slide into a ditch.

The male driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot through a field. Crawford County Sheriff’s Deputy Anderson pursued and successfully tackled the subject. Officers Brewer, Deputy Wallace, and Deputy Michl assisted in taking the suspect into custody. Crawford County authorities ultimately took Graham into custody on Illinois Charges. Graham will later be extradited back to Sullivan County to answer for the charges of Felony Resisting, Felony criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and driving while suspended prior. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office thanks the assistance of Crawford County Deputies Anderson, Wallace, Michl and Sheriff Rutan for their help taking this suspect into custody. Great teamwork all around!

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Jason Bobbitt
Sheriff