White County Indiana Sheriff's Office

08/21/2026

We understand this isn't the best picture but we want to do everything we can to get this little girl back home safe.
She is presently located at a residence on South Kenton Street in the Town of Reynolds.

Please call (574) 583-7103 if you have any information that will help get her back home to her family.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

08/21/2026

Sheriff Bill Brooks wants to congratulate Deputy Huber Cortes on his recent graduation from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Cortes will be assigned to dayshift until completion of field training.

While in the academy Deputy Cortes was recognized for placing 4th in his graduating class for fi****ms proficiency.

Pictured with Deputy Cortes is Sgt Erik Janke and Captain David Rozzi.

08/17/2026

On August 7th 2026 the White County Sheriff’s Office and other area law enforcement were able to recover multiple stolen items that were related to thefts from electrical substations in White County. Sheriff Brooks would like to update the community that the Sheriff’s Office has continued to follow up on information and investigative leads. On August 8th 2026 the North Judson Police Department and the White County Sheriff’s Office we are able to identify property that was still missing. Detectives from the White County Sheriff’s Office seized additional copper wiring and electrical equipment and were able to return these items to the rightful owner.

Sheriff Brooks would like to thank the community and the North Judson Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

08/12/2026

As we continue to monitor the flooding along the river and other areas, Sheriff Brooks would like to advise the citizens of White County, especially in the Buffalo area and areas prone to flooding along the river, as the conditions are worsening. With the current weather situation, and with more storms to follow, we recommend moving to higher ground for your safety. This will help emergency personnel later during any possible evacuations.

If you need any assistance please feel free to give us a call at 574-583-7103.

As always be cautious of standing water on roadways and down trees as our 911 center has been receiving multiple calls of this.

We will keep you updated as conditions change.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

08/07/2026

On August 7th 2026 Detectives from the White County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at a residence in Re*****on Indiana, related to ongoing investigations in White County Indiana of break-ins and thefts from electrical substations during the months of July and August of 2026. Deputies were able to locate and identify multiple items that had been reported as stolen from the substations. This would include multiple power tools, a large amount of copper wiring, and various pieces of electrical equipment related to the substation’s operation. As a result of the investigation, Billy Ard from Re*****on Indiana was arrested for theft.

The White County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Re*****on Police Department, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-County Police Department, Indiana State Police, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for their assistance in the investigation.

This case will be forwarded to the White County Prosecutor's Office for review and the filing of formal charges. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

08/03/2026

Attention residents near CR 300 east / Luse Road. This male pit mix was picked up this morning and brought to the White County Sheriff's Office.

We really would like to get him back home to his owner.
Contact us @ 574-583-7103 if you are the owner or know the owner.

Please share this post so we can reunite him with his family as soon as possible.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

07/30/2026

On July 30th, 2026 Deputies from the White County Sheriff's Office responded to US 421 in front of the Whistle Stop Cafe for a report of a semi trailer vs. car.

During the investigation of the vehicle crash it was determined that an adult female and two juvenile males were deceased due to injuries from the crash.

Identities of the victims are not being released to make sure the families are notified.

The Indiana State Police have taken over the vehicle crash investigation as well as the reconstruction of the vehicle crash.

I would like to think the Monon Police Department, Monon Fire Department, Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Monticello Fire Department, Indiana State Police, and Farney's Wrecker Service for everyone's assistance.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

06/21/2026

Update: Thank you to everyone's assistance tonight. We are pleased to update this post and inform everyone that Kallie was located and found to be safe.

We need your assistance tonight. Kallie Fitzpatrick, age 13, is a suspected runaway from a residence on 1400 East, near CR 400 North, just north of Burnettsville, IN. Kallie was last seen on camera, leaving the residence around 12:30 pm.

Kallie was wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt with orange/red writing on the front at the time of her departure from the residence.

Kallie is not believed to have a cell phone or any means of electronic communication with her.

If anyone knows Kallies location or sees her, please contact law enforcement.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

06/13/2026

Good afternoon. This little girl got away from one of our deputies before he could coax her into his vehicle.

When our officer scanned her collar the information came up for Freia. Freia is a 1 year Corgi / blue healer mix. Currently she is running north from CR 375n / west of CR 300e.

Please share so we can help get her back home safely.

Sheriff Bill Brooks

06/04/2026

Update!!!! Suspect is back in custody.

I want to personally thank Officers from the Monticello Police Department, Reynolds Police Department, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Monon Police Department, Chalmers Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office for their assistance in capturing Abner Morales Martinez

Sheriff Bill Brooks

Urgent for Release:

At approximately 1 pm Inmate Abner Morales Martinez, 35yr old Hispanic male, home address in Chicago was able to manipulate the locks on an exterior security door and escape the White County Jail.

Note: Martinez was incarcerated in our facility on a White County warrant for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

There is a large police presence in the Monticello area seeking the location of Martinez at this time.

Please call 911 if you have any information or have seen Martinez.

Sheriff Bill Brooks