Charlestown Police Department

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

Welp.. Ole Sarge done did it again. Bought us a patrol airliner at closeout pricing.

What in the heck are we going to do with this thing?

Plus side, we can fly right over all the traffic lights on State Road 62!

04/28/2026

Reminder that the next Charlestown PD Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be held this Wednesday, April 29th beginning at 6:30 pm; at CHPD Headquarters, 703 Main Street, Charlestown.

We will be joined by a National Weather Service Louisville Meteorologist; to discuss Severe Weather season preparedness; including the best ways to be weather aware, monitor severe weather alerts, what each alert means, and even some basic weather radar reading tips.

Everyone welcome.

04/28/2026

Taking care of those who take care of our community!

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡
Starting now, Charlestown Police Department officers can take a two-week sabbatical after five years of service in a newly approved Rejuvenation Program, proposed by Police Chief Eric Kruse to promote officer wellness.
When sabbatical time comes, the requirements are simple. No work-related phone calls, messages or emails. No call-outs. No off-duty employment related to police-like authority. And, park the police vehicle.
“This program provides proactive mental health support for our officers,” said Kruse. “It’s designed to reduce burn out, improve morale, and strengthen family and friend relationships outside the workplace. We feel this will support and improve long-term mental and career health. The other desirable is to enhance overall job performance upon return.”
The program is believed to be one of the first in the state of Indiana. Similar programs have shown success in Minnesota.
LEARN MORE: https://www.cityofcharlestown.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/104

04/27/2026

Thank you Mayor Hodges for sponsoring the 2026 Sgt. Bertram 5K-9 as our Finish Line sponsor!

Lots of sponsorship opportunities still available. Click the post below if you’d like to sign up as a sponsor.

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️WE HAVE OUR🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
🏆Finish Line Sponsor🏆
$3000 Sponsorship!!

💙 Thank You💙
Mayor Treva Hodges
💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

We are looking for Sponsors!!!
️We have several levels to choose from!

💎Diamond - $ 3,000
Includes:
25 Registrations + t-shirts
Approximately 3'x5' dedicated logo sign
🗣Back by popular demand❗️
2026 Etched 5K-9 Logo Whiskey Bottle🥃

🔻Ruby - $2,000
Includes:
20 Registrations + t-shirts
Approximately 3'x5' dedicated logo sign
2026 Etched 5K-9 Logo Whiskey Bottle

🟢Emerald - $1,500
Includes:
15 Registrations + t-shirts
Approximately 3'x5' dedicated logo sign
2026 Etched 5K-9 Logo Whiskey Bottle

🏅Platinum-$1000
Includes:
10 Registrations + t-shirts
Approximately 3'x5' dedicated logo sign
2026 Etched 5K-9 Logo Whiskey Bottle

🥇Gold-$550
Includes:
5 Registrations + t-shirts
Approximately 3'x5' shared sign with logo

🥈Silver $250
Includes:
3 Registrations + t-shirts
Dedicated logo yard sign

🥉Bronze-$100
Includes:
Shared yard sign

If you're interested in Sponsorship:
Private Message us here on Facebook
Or
🔰CLICK Link below
https://forms.gle/QUB41zdZEUaw7ppL9

04/24/2026

Officer Graci Moore has officially graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy!

From January to April, she completed over 600 hours of training and education. This is a big accomplishment and shows her hard work and dedication. Officer Moore is from Charlestown where she grew up and graduated from the Charlestown High School before going to college.

Officer Moore now joins the thousands of law enforcement officers across the state. We are proud to have her back home, ready to serve the Charlestown community.

Welcome back, Officer Moore!

04/23/2026

Message from the Chief,

Our Officers are constantly working hard 24 hours a day to keep you safe. This is the last 24 hours of CHPD activity. During this period there were two officers working day shift and two working night shift. Note: This doesn't reflect all the hard work that our Detectives, SRO's, and Administration are doing during this time, but this is what our patrol officers have been doing. This also doesn't reflect all of the work the patrol officers are putting behind the scenes with reports, trainings, and other responsibilities that they have.

TS represents a Traffic Stop

Traffic Hazard/Complaint – LOCUST ST / GLENDALE DR
TS – MONROE ST / ROSEWOOD DR – 4/23/2026 07:43
TS – MONROE ST / PIRATE PL – 4/23/2026 07:27
TS – LYNN LN / BOHART LN – 4/23/2026 07:17
TS – ROSEWOOD DR / MONROE ST – 4/23/2026 07:08
TS – GLENDALE DR / LOCUST ST – 4/23/2026 06:45
Traffic Hazard/Complaint – 38.463829011, 4/23/2026 06:40
TS – 100 block HALCYON RD – 4/23/2026 06:20
Premises Check – 38.445043385, -85.672756291 – 4/23/2026 02:12
TS – PORT RD / CENTENNIAL BLVD – 4/23/2026 02:11
Premises Check – PLEASANT RIDGE SUBDIVISION – 4/23/2026
TS – PORT RD / MIDDLE RD – 4/23/2026 02:05
TS – PORT RD / CENTENNIAL BLVD – 4/23/2026 01:54
TS – SR 62 / MARKET ST – 4/23/2026 01:16
Welfare Check – 700 blk PIKE ST – 4/23/2026 00:41
Suspicious Person/Vehicle – GREENWAY PARK – 4/23/2026 00:28
Disturbance - Domestic – ROSEWOOD DR – 4/22/2026 21:59
Civil Matter – MONROE ST – 4/22/2026 20:10
Disturbance - Domestic – ROSEWOOD DR – 4/22/2026 19:30
Premises Check – 38.432900712, -85.671731327 – 4/22/2026 19:11
Premises Check – 38.421730879, -85.702076884 – 4/22/2026 18:45
TS – SR 62 / 4H – 4/22/2026 18:40
Traffic Hazard/Complaint – J MARK ROBINSON DR / MIAMI TRL – 4/22/2026 18:26
Investigation/Follow-Up – 703 MAIN ST – 4/22/2026 18:23
Premises Check – 38.440312386, -85.669404411 – 4/22/2026 17:56
Animal Complaint/Investigation – 703 MAIN ST – 4/22/2026 17:27
Suspicious Person/Vehicle – MONROE ST / BOHART LN – 4/22/2026 17:12
Reckless Driver – CRISTIANI PKWY / SR 62 – 4/22/2026 16:50
Investigation/Follow-Up – 3500 block HARMONY LN – 4/22/2026 16:47
Police Information – 200 block BUTLER AVE – 4/22/2026 15:59
TS – MARKET ST / PLEASANT ST – 4/22/2026 15:53
TS – MARSHALL DR / BUTLER AVE – 4/22/2026 15:41
TS – 100 block ORIOLE DR – 4/22/2026 15:30
Reckless Driver – SR 62 / MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 15:29
TS – MARKET ST / WATER ST – 4/22/2026 15:18
Vehicle Lockout – 900 blk MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 14:26
Investigation/Follow-Up – WOODRIDGE DR – 4/22/2026 14:16
TS – MARKET ST / THOMPSON ST – 4/22/2026 12:59
School Detail – 603 MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 12:40
Welfare Check – 200 block LOWELL AVE – 4/22/2026 12:27
Premises Check – PENNY MARTIN LN / JIM LEWIS AVE – 4/22/2026 12:11
Fraud/Forgery – 10000 block SR 62 – 4/22/2026 11:56
Suspicious Person/Vehicle – LENTZ AVE / PATROL RD – 4/22/2026 10:17
School Detail – 8804 HIGH JACKSON RD – 4/22/2026 10:00
Business Check – PIKE ST – 4/22/2026 09:18
K9 Training – 703 MAIN ST – 4/22/2026 09:07
School Detail – 603 MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 09:00
K9 Training – 703 MAIN ST – 4/22/2026 08:55
MVC PD (no injury) – SR 62 / MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 08:43
Intimidation – 703 MAIN ST – 4/22/2026 08:37
TS – 1200 block MARKET ST – 4/22/2026 08:21

04/22/2026

New Stop Sign Alert

New stop signs are now in place on High Jackson Road at the intersection of Cristiani Parkway.

These signs are there to help slow traffic coming into the area, especially near the middle school. Please be alert and watch for the new stop signs on High Jackson Road in both directions.

Drive safe and help us keep everyone in our community protected.

04/16/2026

Thursday Snaps Series: Narcotics confiscated by CHPD over the past few weeks. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Also… y’all better quit using your momma’s good spoons!

04/16/2026

CHPD added the 19th full time officer position today with the swearing of the third female full time officer on the current staff; an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified lateral from Indiana State Conservation and originally from Charlestown, Claire Jenkins. Officer Jenkins brings three years of law enforcement experience to CHPD, including being named Indiana Conservation Officer of the Year for District 8 in 2025. Charlestown Mayor Treva Hodges sworn in Officer Jenkins promptly after the City of Charlestown, Indiana Board of Public Works approval. Officer Jenkins is shown with Mayor Hodges and Chief Kruse just after the oath of office was completed, and then with some of her family afterward outside of City Hall. Congratulations to Officer Jenkins and welcome to CHPD!!

04/15/2026

PSA: Zero Tolerance for Impaired Driving in Charlestown
The City of Charlestown does not tolerate impaired driving. If you come into our community and choose to drive under the influence, especially in a way that puts our residents, children, and families in danger; our officers will take action and make an arrest when probable cause exists.

On Friday, April 10, 2026, it is alleged that Wayne Schultz drove from Seymour to Charlestown and operated his vehicle off-road through Greenway Park while children and families were present. He then drove across a basketball court that was occupied by kids playing, before attempting to drive up a hill.

Thanks to alert Charlestown residents who called 911, officers were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot of Greenway Park. After an investigation, officers established probable cause that the driver was operating while intoxicated. The suspect was taken into custody after resisting officers. During the investigation Mr. Schultz was uncooperative, resistive, and made multiple threats towards law enforcement and battered a Charlestown Officer.
Mr. Schultz was booked into the Clark County Jail on preliminary charges that evening.

On April 15th, 2026, Mr. Shultz had his preliminary hearing and was officially charged with the following statute violations:

• Operating While Intoxicated C Misdemeanor
• Level 5 Felony Escape
• Level 5 Felony Resisting Law Enforcement
• Level 6 Felony Criminal Recklessness committed with a deadly weapon
• Level 6 Felony Intimidation: Threat to commit a forcible felony
• Level 6 Felony Intimidation: Threat to commit a forcible felony
• Level 6 Felony Intimidation: Threat to commit a forcible felony
• Level 6 Felony Battery Against a public safety official
• Level 6 Felony Battery Against a public safety official
• Operating While Intoxicated Endangering a Person A Misdemeanor
• Criminal Recklessness A Misdemeanor
• Intimidation A Misdemeanor
• Intimidation A Misdemeanor
• Intimidation A Misdemeanor
• Resisting Law Enforcement A Misdemeanor
• Battery B Misdemeanor
• Battery B Misdemeanor
• Criminal Mischief B Misdemeanor
• Refusal to submit to breath or chemical test
• Operating while intoxicated Prior conviction within 7 years Level 6 felony
• Level 6 Felony Resisting Law Enforcement create substantial risk of injruy

The Charlestown Police Department has a zero-tolerance stance on impaired driving, especially when actions put our parks, families, and children at risk.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

We thank our community for speaking up and helping keep Charlestown safe. Thank you to our officers who go above and beyond to keep Charlestown safe. The work you do everyday is appreciated!