Loogootee Police Department

06/01/2026

Martin County Emergency Management will be conducting routine weather siren testing today at 12:00p.m. to ensure all equipment is functioning properly.

Residents may hear the outdoor warning sirens during the testing period. This is only a test, and no action is required.

Regular testing helps ensure the warning system is ready to operate in the event of severe weather or other emergencies.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep our community safe.

05/14/2026

Thank you to Loogootee Public Library for inviting us to read with the kids today. Building positive relationships in our community—especially with young readers—is always time well spent.

05/13/2026

**********UPDATE**********
The administrative landlines are back up and running! Thank you again for your patience and understanding during the outage!

If there is an emergency, call 911! You can also contact the Loogootee Police Department at our non-emergency number 812-295-1000 extension 3, and we can notify the Sheriff’s Office!! We will provide an update as soon as we have one! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

04/23/2026

With warmer weather on the way, we want to remind everyone of an important local ordinance regarding feeding animals on city property.

While it often comes from a place of compassion, feeding animals on city property can create safety, health, and environmental concerns for both people and the animals themselves. It can also unintentionally encourage dependency and overpopulation.

As a reminder, feeding stray animals on city property is not permitted. We kindly ask everyone to help us keep our community safe and balanced by following this ordinance.

If you’re concerned about animals, please consider contacting local animal services or shelters, who are best equipped to provide proper care and support. You can also make contact with the Loogootee Police Department.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we head into the warmer months.

04/22/2026

04/07/2026

*****UPDATE*****

North JFK Ave is back open. Wood Street will be closed and without power from North Line Street to Walker Street.

*****ATTENTION*****

The Loogootee Police Department will have North JFK Ave between Main Street and Butcher Blvd closed for an unknown period of time for a natural gas leak. Please use alternate routes of travel until the roadway is opened back up.

04/07/2026

*****Caution*****

If you are getting this text message,it is a scam! Disregard and DO NOT scan the QRCode!!!!

04/01/2026

Loogootee, IN – Members of the Indiana State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and with assistance from the Loogootee Police Department arrested a Loogootee man for possession of child s*x abuse material involving be******ty, a level 5 felony.

Trevor Moffatt, a 32-year-old male from Loogootee was arrested Tuesday, March 31st, following the ex*****on of a residential search warrant.

Detective Robert Whyte initiated the investigation in February 2026, after receiving a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber tip alleging criminal activity. The cyber tip was provided by a social media/cloud application alleging that a user had been uploading Child S*x Abuse Material. Legal process was obtained and the allegations in the cyber tip were confirmed. A suspect in Loogootee was also identified. A residential search warrant to collect and examine electronic devices was requested through the Martin County Prosecutors Office. It was served successfully by ISP Detectives and Loogootee Police Officers. An interview with Mr. Moffat was conducted. After the interview and seizure of the devices, Moffatt was placed under arrest and transported to the Martin County Sheriffs Department. Mr. Moffatt was charged with the following:
• 1 count of Possession of Child S*x Abuse Material (files depicting be******ty), a level 5 Felony
Forensic examinations of the devices are still being completed. Additional charges are pending.

The Indiana ICAC Task Force is a multiagency task force that investigates and prosecutes people who use the internet to exploit or entice children s*xually. The Indiana State Police oversees the task force.

The Indiana ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against children to NCMEC. The NCMEC website can be accessed through the ICAC Task Force website. To report a crime with your child as a victim involving the Internet or other electronic means, please contact your local Indiana law enforcement agency.

ICAC Taskforce website: https://www.in.gov/isp/icactf/

03/24/2026

Application deadline is Wednesday March 25, 2026!

The Loogootee Police Department is now accepting applications for Probationary Patrolman. Applications can be picked up in person at the Loogootee Police Department (401 JFK Ave, Loogootee, IN 47553) or requesting one by e-mail ([email protected]). Applications can be turned in at the Loogootee Police Department or by e-mailing them to [email protected]. Application DEADLINE is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

03/16/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana and Kentucky until 3 AM EDT