Jennings County Sheriff's Office

Jennings County Sheriff's Office All subjects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

The Office Ladies will be out around the fair passing out waters during kiddie day! Going on now until 5 p.m.!
06/10/2026

The Office Ladies will be out around the fair passing out waters during kiddie day!

Going on now until 5 p.m.!

Come visit our friends over at First Baptist Church for some fresh lemonade!
06/08/2026

Come visit our friends over at First Baptist Church for some fresh lemonade!

You can catch us out at the fair all week! If you need any help, or if you just want to chat stop by and see us!
06/08/2026

You can catch us out at the fair all week!

If you need any help, or if you just want to chat stop by and see us!

We are having a great time at the CSL Kid's fishing Derby!The staff out here does a fantastic job for the kids every yea...
06/06/2026

We are having a great time at the CSL Kid's fishing Derby!

The staff out here does a fantastic job for the kids every year and it is something we always look forwards to!

What a Wonderful day for Jennings County High School athletics today!Good luck to the Jennings County Lady Panther Softb...
06/06/2026

What a Wonderful day for Jennings County High School athletics today!

Good luck to the Jennings County Lady Panther Softball team as they compete in Semi State today!

Good luck to the Track and Field athletes competing in State Today!

And finally best of luck to Kaydence Lowman, who is competing in Tennis Regionals today!

We are so proud of all of you!

We were able to stop in and visit at 695 South Counry Road 95 West for some wonderful treats! Stop in and show these you...
06/04/2026

We were able to stop in and visit at 695 South Counry Road 95 West for some wonderful treats!

Stop in and show these young entrepreneurs some support!

RETURNED: thank you!There was an E-Bike located and turned in to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office. If you lost one ...
05/28/2026

RETURNED: thank you!

There was an E-Bike located and turned in to the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office.

If you lost one and can describe it, please contact Lt. Thomas Mellencamp at [email protected] or call 812-346-8642 and ask to speak with him. Thank you!

Update: The roadway is back open.This is the result of not following clearly posted signs on County Road 500 South. The ...
05/27/2026

Update: The roadway is back open.

This is the result of not following clearly posted signs on County Road 500 South.

The driver received a $500 fine and the road will be shut down indefinitely.

What a beautiful Jennings County evening!
05/25/2026

What a beautiful Jennings County evening!

ARREST MADE FOLLOWING BURGLARY AND THEFT INVESTIGATION On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Deputies with the Jennings County Sher...
05/24/2026

ARREST MADE FOLLOWING BURGLARY AND THEFT INVESTIGATION

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office learned of a theft that had occurred the night before involving a construction crew in the Dupont area.

During the investigation, Lt. Thomas Mellencamp located the suspect vehicle and Deputy Max Marcoux conducted a traffic stop. Through the course of the investigation, both occupants of the vehicle, Joshua Hahn and Kevin Vaughn, admitted to breaking into a building in the Dupont area and stealing tools belonging to the construction crew.

Deputies recovered approximately $40,000 worth of stolen tools, along with Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. All of the recovered tools were returned to their rightful owner.

Joshua Hahn and Kevin Vaughn were arrested and are currently facing charges including:
• Burglary
• Theft
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Paraphernalia

The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all Deputies involved for their proactive work and commitment to protecting our community.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Address

925 S State Street
North Vernon, IN
47265

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18123465111

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