Cannelton Police Department

08/19/2026

🚔 CANNELTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 🚔

The Cannelton Police Department is currently accepting applications to establish a hiring list for future Police Officer openings.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Are you committed to serving your community with integrity, professionalism, and dedication?

The Cannelton Police Department is seeking qualified candidates interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement. Applications received will be used to establish an eligibility hiring list for future vacancies.

✅ Serve Your Community
✅ Professional Career Opportunities
✅ Competitive and Rewarding Public Service
✅ Make a Difference Every Day

Applications will be accepted until the hiring list has been established.

For application information and requirements, contact Sgt. Jerry Ammon at [email protected] or 812-547-2111.

Answer the Call. Serve with Pride.

08/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2026

Cannelton Police Department to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day

Cannelton, IN — As summer winds down, the Cannelton Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols and conduct sobriety checkpoints as part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over national enforcement campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Through the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement, officers statewide will work overtime beginning August 19 through September 7, 2026, to identify and stop motorists under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

“Our officers are seeing the consequences of impaired driving far too often,” said Chief Lee Hall. “As we enter the final weeks of summer, we’re asking every driver to make responsible decisions. A sober ride isn’t just the safest option—it’s the choice that saves lives.”

Preliminary data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) shows that in 2025, nearly 23% of Indiana’s traffic fatalities involved alcohol, and more than 41% involved drug impairment.

“Impaired driving continues to be one of the most serious threats on our roadways, and we’re focused on reducing these tragedies through education and enforcement,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “This year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign reminds everyone that impaired driving is preventable. When you choose a sober ride, you’re helping protect your community and ensuring everyone makes it home safely.”

In Indiana, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, although drivers can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer believes they are impaired.

Have a Plan Whether You're Driving, Riding, or Hosting:
• Before drinking, plan a safe and sober ride home.
• Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if they've been drinking.
• If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure all your guests have a sober ride home.
• If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign, administered by ICJI, is supported with federal traffic safety funds provided by the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For more information on impaired driving, visit
www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

08/10/2026

Below is a summary of activity for the Cannelton Police Department, July 2026:

CALLS FOR SERVICE
197 / 1699 YTD

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
INCIDENT REPORTS COMPLETED
5 / 29 YTD

ARRESTS (INCLUDING / JUVENILE PETITIONS)
3 / 15 YTD

VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
3 / 19 YTD

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
32 / 358 YTD

ABANDONED VEHICLES
2 / 20 YTD

07/18/2026

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Dispatchers use a digital rolodex to contact business/organization representatives in the event of after hour emergencies or other needs. This rolodex needs updated regularly. Please submit the form to update your contact information for your business or organization.

07/01/2026

Below is a summary of activity for the Cannelton Police Department, June 2026:

CALLS FOR SERVICE
172 / 1502 YTD

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
INCIDENT REPORTS COMPLETED
7 / 24 YTD

ARRESTS (INCLUDING / JUVENILE PETITIONS)
1 / 12 YTD

VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
3 / 16 YTD

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
11 / 326 YTD

ABANDONED VEHICLES
3 / 18 YTD

06/26/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 26 at 7:12PM EDT until June 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

June 26, 2026 at 18:14:30 CDT
SVRLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Crawford County in south central Indiana... Perry County in south central Indiana... Northwestern Meade County in central Kentucky... Northern Hancock County in central Kentucky... Northwestern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky... * Until 800 PM EDT/700 PM CDT/. * At 712 PM EDT/612 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Santa Claus to near Tell City to near Knottsville, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Tell City, Hawesville, Mount Pleasant, Cannelton, Leopold, Troy, Alton, Roberta, Ranger, and Skillman.

06/25/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 25 at 4:55PM CDT until June 25 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY

June 25, 2026 at 16:56:29 CDT
SVRLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Perry County in south central Indiana... North central Hancock County in central Kentucky... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 454 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tell City, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Tell City, Troy, Ranger, Lilly Dale, Gatchel, and Terry.

06/22/2026

Tornado Watch issued June 21 at 8:18PM EDT until June 22 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

June 21, 2026 at 19:18:30 CDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 365 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CLARK CRAWFORD FLOYD HARRISON PERRY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, CEMENTVILLE, CEMENTVILLE, CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, CORYDON, CORYDON, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, ENGLISH, EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLOYDS K***S, FLOYDS K***S, GATCHEL, GATCHEL, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, MARENGO, MARENGO, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, TELL CITY, TERRY, WHITE CLOUD

06/17/2026

Flood Watch issued June 17 at 12:41PM EDT until June 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

June 17, 2026 at 11:42:31 CDT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following areas, Clark IN, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison IN, Jefferson IN, Orange, Perry, Scott IN and Washington IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Anderson, Bourbon, Bullitt, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Jefferson, Meade, Nicholas, Oldham, Scott KY, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...From 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of repeated heavy rainfall could lead to localized areas of Flash Flooding tonight. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected although localized amounts over 3" could occur over short periods of time. -

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06/03/2026

Below is a summary of activity for May:

CALLS FOR SERVICE
228 / 1330 YTD

CRIMINAL INCIDENT REPORTS COMPLETED
5 / 17 YTD

ARRESTS (INCLUDING / JUVENILE PETITIONS)
4 / 11 YTD

VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
3 / 13 YTD

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
70 / 315 YTD

ABANDONED VEHICLES
5 / 15 YTD