Perry County Sheriff's Office

06/24/2026

🚨ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS🚨
Perry County SHERIFFS OFFICE

The Perry County Sheriffs Office is currently seeking qualified male and female Correctional Officers to join our team.

What We Offer:
• Competitive starting pay up to: $18.79/hour
• Full benefits package, including:
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Dental Coverage

Position Requirements:
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain safety and security
• Professional attitude and integrity
• Willingness to work in a team environment

Serve Your Community. Build a Career. Make a Difference.

Apply today and become part of a team that keeps Perry County safe. Application can be brought to the Sheriff’s Office or go online at perrycounty.in.gov.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

For clarification, the vehicle was owned and operated by the deceased.

There is a gap in the timeline between approximately 10:30 PM on May 24 to just before 4:45 AM on May 25, and then again from approximately 4:50 AM to 7:20 AM on May 25.

Investigators are attempting to gain information about what occurred during those gaps.

Death Investigation – Request for Public Assistance

At the request of US Forest Service, Investigators are seeking the public’s help in an ongoing death investigation.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the vehicle pictured or who was in the area of Saddle Lake Recreation Area in Perry County during the nighttime hours of Sunday, May 24, through the early morning hours of Monday, May 25, to contact Tell City Dispatch at
812-547-7068.

Residents in the surrounding area are also encouraged to review any home security camera footage for images of the vehicle during that time period.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information, no matter how minor it may seem, is urged to contact Dispatch to forward the information to investigators.

Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.

05/25/2026

*Saddle Lake Closed*

Saddle Lake and Saddle Lake Rd are currently closed due to an active investigation. At this time, authorities believe there is no threat to public safety.

Additional information will be shared once the investigation has concluded.

05/24/2026

We want to clarify recent information circulating online. A deputy did not back into another vehicle, as has been suggested. While there was a crash reported on Fulton Street, deputies were not involved in that incident.

We encourage everyone to rely on verified updates and appreciate your understanding

🚨Update: Perry County Sheriff's Office - We want to clarify recent information circulating online. A deputy did not back into another vehicle, as has been suggested. While there was a crash reported on Fulton Street, deputies were not involved in that incident.

We encourage everyone to rely on verified updates and appreciate your understanding

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Deputy Backs Into Vehicle in Tell City

A Deputy reportedly backed into another vehicle near the block of Fulton Street. No injuries were reported.

📍 Tell City, IN
🕒 May 22nd, 2026 – 10:54 AM EDT

ℹ️ This information is based solely on public dispatch audio and is preliminary. Details may change as officials arrive and assess the scene. For confirmed information, refer to statements issued by local authorities.

04/07/2026

Many folks in Perry and Spencer Counties may be wondering why there is so much smoke in the air. Smoke can be seen between the Perry County line as far as Dale, IN while traveling the interstate. The smoke from this prescribed burn has traveled far.

PRESCRIBED FIRE PLANNED 04.07.26 - Two Lakes Loop Trail temporary closure

We are planning a prescribed fire for Tuesday, April 7 on 1279 acres in Perry County. The Tige/West Celina Unit is located south of I64, within the Indian-Celina Lakes Recreation Area.

The goal of this fire is to promote, restore and maintain forest and woodland by reducing shade tolerant trees and promoting oak-hickory regeneration where appropriate. Fire is the most efficient tool to accomplish this goal.

Ignition is tentatively planned for 10:00 a.m. CDT. The area will be temporarily closed to the public for safety. Watch for signs indicating closed areas. If you encounter smoke on the road, slow down and turn on your headlights.
For more on prescribed fire visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/hoosier/fire

Maps: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ade178b1ef044da984c77477bed2e016

04/06/2026

Perry County Sheriff’s Office to increase patrols to target distracted driving and speeding:

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other local agencies, is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways.

As part of the Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program (CHIRP), an ICJI initiative that
provides federal funding for local traffic safety enforcement, officers will work overtime
beginning April 4 through April 13, 2026, to identify and stop drivers who are speeding or
violating Indiana’s Hands-Free Law.

“Distracted driving and speeding are preventable behaviors that put drivers, passengers, and
pedestrians at risk,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice
Institute. “This campaign is a reminder that these actions have real consequences, and law
enforcement officers are actively working to keep Indiana’s roads safe.”

04/02/2026

*The roadway is back open*

Please use caution driving through the area as AT&T will still be working in the area.

State Road 66 between Ship Rd(Girl Scout Camp) and Scout Rd(Rocky Point) will be closed until further notice due to utility poles leaning over the roadway. State Road 66 will not be accessible from Scout Rd.

02/22/2026

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating three complaints of vehicle damage that may have been caused by a small caliber projectile.

The reported area of concern is believed to be between Deer Creek Road and Alamo Road while traveling along State Road 37, but may extend to State Road 70.

If you have any information related to these incidents, believe you may have been a victim, or know of anyone who may have been hunting or shooting in that area between the hours of 11:00 AM and 5:50 PM on Feb. 21, please contact Tell City Dispatch at 812-547-7068.

Your assistance is appreciated as we work to gather more information.