Lawrenceburg Police Department - Indiana

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History of LPD

As far back as the news papers go, Lawrenceburg has had some sort of police presence from its very earliest existence. In 1813, a listing of residents identified Samuel Fauncher as its Constable for many years. There is mention in 1821 of a Marshal, whose duties included arresting anyone over 14 years of age who indulged in profanity and fined them $3.00. By the 1850's, Marshal Nesbit also delivered civil process papers in addition to his police duties, and the salary was set for $365.00 a year. Calvin Craig with his assistants; John Griffey, Amos Bolander, Washington Howard, and William Howard.By 1867, Lawrenceburg had "watchmen", who may have served as railroad crossing guards in addition there was a Marshal. One of the watchmen was credited with arresting three girls from the neighboring town of Aurora who came to Lawrenceburg driving their horses too fast and using profanity in public. By 1871, there were four watchmen: Hiram Clark, Simeon Alfred, John Godfrey, and Crist Daily.The watchmen's shack was located at William St. and Walnut St. and served as police headquarters until 1935, when it moved to the Harris building across the street. In 1879, Marsal Nicholas Oberting and Policeman Chris Daily went to a local store and bought new blue uniforms. The local newspaper urged all officers in town to do the same. Blue uniforms were once again in the news in 1891, when Marshal Henry Schinnaman and other police officers began wearing them, this time decorated with gold buttons. At this time in the cities history, it was hard to communicate with each other as policeman. They didn't have radios back then. So if a watchmen was walking down the street and spotted someone doing wrong he would go to the electric post that controlled all of the lights and would turn them off an on to alert the others of the crime. In 1893, new rules were put in force. The Marshal was ordered to report to the mayor at the city building on Short Street every morning at 9:00am and his officers would meet with him at the same place every day at 6:00pm. A newspaper noted that salaries for police officers had been raised to $600.00 a year, but the duties now included services as sanitary inspectors.The city continued to hire merchant police until several decades ago. Their duty was to walk the streets at night checking for open doors or signs of a break-in. If so, they would report it to the owners of the city. The business/residence would be watched and also have officers look out for any stolen property. Telephones may not have been around in the teens of the 1900's to help make police work easier. A 1910 phone book does not list a telephone for the police, although both fire companies and the fire chief were listed. In 1921, city council ordered a telephone to be installed at the home of policeman Charles Kepper and then in 1929, there was a phone in the watchmen's shack as well as the Marshal's.By 1939, police pay had risen to $1000 a year. For many years not much had changed too much at the department. The department still did not have radios for communication. When a call came in, the watchmen at the electric plant on Third Street would blink the street lights to attract the attention of the officers, who would then report to Newtown on more information about their call.

To the women in law enforcement: your strength, courage, compassion, and dedication make a difference every single day. ...
09/12/2026

To the women in law enforcement: your strength, courage, compassion, and dedication make a difference every single day. Thank you for answering the call, standing strong, and serving your communities with pride. đź’™

09/11/2026
UPDATE: Thank you to those who commented, and there were a lot of you. Elkhart Swat team won, however they said it w...
09/10/2026

UPDATE: Thank you to those who commented, and there were a lot of you. Elkhart Swat team won, however they said it was a slim margin and we were one of the finalists. Thanks for your support!

We’d love it if you could comment on the original post (not our post) with Lawrenceburg PD. 💙💪🚨

09/09/2026

DANIEL BIRDSEYE SENTENCED TO 52 YEARS FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO ARMED ROBBERY

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — September 9, 2026 — Daniel Birdseye, age 42 was sentenced yesterday to 52 years in prison for his actions during the March 2, 2024 armed robbery of Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, a case believed to be the first prosecuted casino robbery in Indiana.

A Dearborn County jury previously convicted Birdseye of Kidnapping, a Level 3 Felony; Criminal Confinement While Armed with a Deadly Weapon, a Level 3 Felony; and three counts of Intimidation While Armed with a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felonies. Birdseye also pled guilty on the first day of trial to Robbery While Armed with a Deadly Weapon, a Level 3 Felony.

During the robbery, Birdseye entered the casino armed with a loaded 9mm handgun, threatened employees, forced his way into a secured bank area, took money from the casino, and ultimately forced an employee to act as his hostage while leaving the building. He was apprehended shortly afterward following a coordinated response by multiple law enforcement agencies.

In imposing the 52-year sentence, the Court found numerous aggravating factors and considered the danger Birdseye’s actions created for casino employees, patrons, and the public. One casino employee required hospital treatment, and a casino patron also received medical care following the incident.

“What stands out to me about this case is the response of the people who were placed in an incredibly dangerous situation,” Dearborn-Ohio Counties Prosecutor Lynn Deddens said. “The employees of Hollywood Casino showed tremendous courage that night and again when they came into court and testified about what happened to them. At the same time, law enforcement agencies from across the area responded immediately, with many officers coming back on duty to help locate and apprehend Birdseye. That level of coordination was remarkable. Their quick response, along with the actions of casino employees, helped minimize the potential for further injury in a situation that easily could have ended much differently.”

Birdseye was apprehended near the Oxbow Nature Conservancy shortly after fleeing the casino. Officers recovered the loaded handgun, ammunition, and stolen money, much of which remained in casino bank wrappers. Birdseye later admitted during a recorded interview that he committed the robbery and that the handgun recovered by law enforcement was the weapon he used.

The Prosecutor’s Office again recognizes the numerous law enforcement officers, investigators, dispatchers, first responders, and Hollywood Casino employees whose actions and cooperation contributed to Birdseye’s apprehension and prosecution. They are as follows: Indiana Gaming Commission, Lawrenceburg Police Department, Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Aurora Police Department, Rising Sun Police Department, Greendale Police Department, Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations and additional assisting emergency response personnel.

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our August SRO Club members! Each month students are nominated to be part of the SRO club for displaying the characteristics of a police officer. Way to go! The SRO Club members enjoy eating lunch with our SRO, Office Schneider!

S - Safety & Service
R - Responsible & Respectful
O -Outstanding Character & Citizenship

Congratulations to LPD SRO Nate Folop! He completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier 1 Academy last night. H...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to LPD SRO Nate Folop! He completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Tier 1 Academy last night. Happy to have you back after 16 weeks, and we know you’re happy to be back home! 🎉

Congratulations to SRO Nathan Folop! He graduates tomorrow and will soon be back at LHS.
08/19/2026

Congratulations to SRO Nathan Folop! He graduates tomorrow and will soon be back at LHS.

Today two officers tied the Vertical Jump record during the exit assessment test! They each had a vertical jump of 41 inches.

Congratulations to Nathan Folop of the Lawrenceburg Police Department and Tabarius Peterson of the Jeffersonville Police Department.

Their names will be added to the ILEA Physical Fitness Records board.

Donations for flood victims are being collected in front of LPD today, Tuesday August 18th, 2026 from 9 am until 6 pm.
08/18/2026

Donations for flood victims are being collected in front of LPD today, Tuesday August 18th, 2026 from 9 am until 6 pm.

If you lost an expensive lawn care tool on Euphemia St between Fox Dr and Canal St around the time of the storm on Tuesd...
08/14/2026

If you lost an expensive lawn care tool on Euphemia St between Fox Dr and Canal St around the time of the storm on Tuesday we may have it. If you can call and tell us what the tool was, brand, model, etc, then we will release it back to you. 812-537-2284

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