EVANSVILLE — The published public phone number of (812) 867-2079 for the Indiana State Police in Evansville is reported to have been spoofed over the last 24 hours. A person notified the Indiana State Police this morning that he received a phone call from (812) 867-2079 and the person calling identified himself as a police officer. The caller further explained that he owed money to the Internal Revenue Service and that if he didn’t pay he would be arrested. This is a common scam and Indiana State Police are not calling residents about their unpaid taxes.

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has issued an advisory to residents regarding a phone scam.

In an effort to better serve the public, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard of a new 911 service Tuesday. Called Smart 911, the service is a national database providing more information than a regular 911 call. The cost of the service is $12,000 a year, with a $3,000 implementation fee the first year. David Rosenberry, director …read more.