Westport Police Department Indiana

04/26/2026

03/14/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – ST RD 3 🚧

The Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department would like to alert residents that State Road 3 is currently closed between 800 S and Kentucky Avenue due to downed power lines across the roadway.

⚠️ This closure will remain in place for an unknown amount of time while utility crews respond and work to repair the lines.

Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible. Downed power lines are extremely dangerous—do not approach them and keep a safe distance.

We will reopen the roadway once the area is safe and cleared by the utility company.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while crews work to resolve the issue.

— Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department

12/10/2025

If you see this Officer today , wish him
A Happy Birthday !

12/05/2025

Officer Lozier had a meaningful experience with the visitor bringing him a colored picture. This kind of interaction highlights the positive relationships that can develop between law enforcement officers and community members, especially the youth.

Officers like Lozier foster trust within the community by showing they care about local youth.

By engaging with young people, they serve as positive role models, encouraging good behavior.

Events like these create connections that can lead to safer neighborhoods and a sense of belonging for young residents.

Interacting with children through simple gestures, like receiving a colorful drawing, can have a lasting impact. It not only brightens the officer's day but also encourages kids to see law enforcement in a positive light.

11/30/2025

08/11/2025

On August 10th, 2025, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 13-year-old female in Sandcreek Township. She was last seen at approximately 9:00 a.m.

An Incident Command was established at the Jennings County Community Building, where a coordinated search plan was organized, and teams were deployed. Chief Deputy Cody Low, Fire Chief Mike Cole (North Vernon Fire), Assistant Chief David Owsley (Scipio Geneva Fire), and Lieutenant Tyler Morris (North Vernon Fire) directed operations.

Search efforts began immediately, involving approximately 150 personnel and utilizing Stat Flight Helicopter, Search and Rescue K-9s, drones, kayaks, door-to-door search teams, and numerous first responder resources. The juvenile was briefly entered as a Silver Alert to help broaden the search. At approximately 7:00 p.m., after nearly 10 hours missing, she was safely located approximately four miles from her home.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the following agencies and organizations for their assistance in this search:
Montgomery Fire Department
• North Vernon Fire Department
• Scipio Geneva Fire Department
• Spencer Fire Department
• Campbell Township Fire Department
• Vernon Fire Department
• Lovett Fire Department
• Westport Fire Department
• Indiana Conservation Police
• Jennings County Search and Rescue
• Westport Police Department
• Jefferson County EMA
• Rescue 20
• StatFlight
• Columbus Fire Department
• Equusearch Midwest
• Jennings County Dispatch
• Jennings County Animal Control
• Imagination Graphics (Large Printed Aerial Maps)
• Gary Driver at Bighead Pizza
• Jennings County Auditor

We also thank the many volunteers and community members who assisted in any way. The quick response, teamwork, and dedication displayed are a true reflection of the strength of our community and our shared commitment to protecting one another.

Photo courtesy of Tracy Eder from the North Vernon Plain Dealer and North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun

Pictured: Chief Deputy Cody Low, Chief Mike Cole (NVFD), Asst. Chief David Owsley (SGVFD)

08/10/2025

Update (08/10/2025): The Jennings County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the missing juvenile has been located and is safe. JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. — The Jennings County Sheriff’s Off…

06/09/2025

On June 9th, 2025 ,
Westport Police received information on a wanted man out of Bartholomew County, asleep in a pickup truck in Westport IN, 47283.

The Westport Police contacted the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office for assistance.

The Westport Police and Decatur County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mr. Morgan without incident.

The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office transported Mr. Morgan to the custody of Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office.

06/07/2025

High water over roadways.
Please use caution when traveling !

01/01/2025