Dearborn County Sheriff's Office

10/30/2026

NOW HIRING for the position of Merit Deputy

The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy. The initial and primary function of this merit deputy sheriff position is to serve as a uniformed police officer authorized to enforce state laws, county laws and county ordinances. Other duties include accident investigation, criminal investigation, civil process service, public service and other special duties assigned by the sheriff. Compensation includes a beginning salary of $61,273 without experience and $66,843-$77,983 based on years of service, an excellent benefits package and a new and improved retirement plan. The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Officer also has a lateral transfer policy.
Applications for employment and the statement of consent, waiver & acknowledgement forms can be obtained from https://www.dearborncounty.org/.../document/center.egov...
Resumes will be accepted only if accompanied by a completed application and a completed consent, waiver & acknowledgement form. Deadline for all applications, statement of consent, waiver & acknowledgement and resumes is November 13th, 2026. Applications, statement of consent, waiver & acknowledgement and resumes can be submitted to [email protected].
Minimum Applicant Standards
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment as a deputy sheriff.
• Must be a high school graduate and produce evidence of it by way of a diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must agree to and pass a background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a written examination.
• Must possess, as a minimum, visual acuity that is correctable to 20/40 in both eyes.
• Must possess, as a minimum, auditory acuity that is within normal range in both ears.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Applicant’s body weight must be in proportion to the applicant’s height per the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must meet current Indiana Law Enforcement Academy physical standards and general requirements for police officers.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment, balanced temperament and to adequately complete psychological testing.
• Must have excellent character with favorable references from previous employers and personal references.
• Must not have a pattern or practice of substance abuse or criminal misdemeanor convictions and no felony convictions.
• Must agree to submit to a polygraph (lie detector) test.
• If discharged from military service, must possess an honorable discharge.
• Must pass a medical examination and a drug test.
• Must be willing to take an oath to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of Indiana. See less

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10/28/2026

Please keep the family of Robert “Bob” Waldon in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Bob worked for the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office for 33 years.

Robert Lee “Bob” Waldon , 75, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in New Braunfels. Born on January 12, 1951, in Milan, Indiana, Bob was the first child of Robert F. Waldon and Gerlene (Fritz) McAdams. Bob graduated from Lawrenceburg...

10/01/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fogle family. David served for 31 years with the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office.

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09/21/2026

‼️ INCREASE IN SEXTORTION CASES IN DEARBORN COUNTY ‼️

The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents and guardians about a recent increase in sextortion cases involving children and teens in our community.

Detective Sergeant Derek Stevens, who is assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, has recently seen a significant increase in these cases involving popular platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, and Telegram.

These cases can involve children of different ages and both males and females. We strongly encourage parents to stay involved in their children’s social media and online activity and, most importantly, have conversations with them about the dangers they may encounter online.

🚩 SEXTORTION RED FLAGS 🚩

Individuals committing sextortion can be extremely manipulative and may use several tactics to gain a child’s trust, including:

• Creating a fake identity and pretending to be another young person
• Developing a false friendship or romantic relationship
• Using multiple accounts or identities to contact a child
• Secretly recording explicit videos, images, or conversations
• Offering money, gift cards, gaming credits, or other incentives for pictures
• Accessing public social media profiles, friend lists, and personal information
• Threatening to share explicit images with family, friends, classmates, or others
• Demanding money or additional images to prevent the material from being released

👀 WHAT SEXTORTION CAN LOOK LIKE 👀

A predator may begin with something as simple as a friend request, compliment, or private message. They may spend time building trust before asking the child to move the conversation to another app or platform.

Once an explicit image or video is obtained, the situation can quickly turn into threats and demands. The offender may threaten to send the material to the victim’s friends, family, school, or social media contacts unless the victim sends money or additional images.

Parents: Talk to your children before this happens. Make sure they understand that people online are not always who they claim to be and that they should never feel too embarrassed or afraid to ask for help.

🛑 IF YOUR CHILD BECOMES A VICTIM:

• Do not pay the offender.
• Do not send additional images or videos.
• Do not delete the messages or accounts before preserving evidence. Save screenshots, usernames, messages, payment requests, and other information.
• Report the incident immediately.
• Most importantly, make sure your child knows they can come to you for help.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) operates the CyberTipline for reporting suspected online child sexual exploitation and provides resources to help victims and families.

The Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office is also available to assist with concerns, questions, or reports involving suspected sextortion or online exploitation.

Please talk with your children about sextortion and online safety. One conversation today could prevent a child from becoming a victim tomorrow.

Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office

09/21/2026

Don’t forget this Saturday at Bright Christian Church

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET 9/11 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

Excellent work, Detective/Sgt. Ziegler

TERESA TODD SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR OPERATING DAILY CRACK CO***NE DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — September 8, 2026 — Teresa R. Todd, age 64 has been sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to Dealing in Co***ne, a Level 4 Felony. Ten years of the sentence will be served in the Indiana Department of Correction, followed by two years of supervised probation.

Judge F. Aaron Negangard entered the sentence on September 1, 2026. The executed 10-year term was the maximum permitted under Todd’s negotiated plea agreement.

According to the Court’s sentencing order, Todd operated a sustained, street-level crack co***ne distribution business from her residence at the Quality Inn. The evidence established that Todd supplied crack co***ne to as many as 20 individuals per day and made regular, near-daily trips to Cincinnati to obtain larger quantities of co***ne, which she divided into smaller amounts for resale.

The Court found that this was not an isolated or opportunistic offense, but an ongoing commercial drug-trafficking operation conducted over a period of weeks or longer.
The Court also found it particularly aggravating that Todd conducted the drug-trafficking operation jointly with her adult daughter, Autumn Todd. According to the sentencing order, the two shared lodging and participated in a course of drug distribution from the Quality Inn, with Todd’s daughter sometimes distributing drugs in her place.

Todd’s criminal history spans approximately 38 years with her prior offenses including dealing in co***ne, possession of co***ne, forgery and fraud and others.

Todd had previously received numerous periods of incarceration, probation, community supervision, and substance-abuse treatment. The Court found that she repeatedly returned to drug use and drug trafficking following those interventions.

“This was a sustained drug-trafficking operation that supplied crack co***ne to numerous people on a daily basis,” Prosecutor Lynn Deddens said. “Todd’s extensive criminal history, the scale of her dealing operation, and her repeated failures under supervision warranted a substantial executed sentence.”

Todd received credit for 459 actual days served which is 153 days of good-time credit. Upon her release from incarceration, she will serve two years of supervised probation through the Dearborn-Ohio Counties Probation Department.

Thanks to Detective Adam Zeigler with the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department for his work in this case.

09/04/2026

RIP G***k! We were blessed to have such a great K9 as part of our team.

09/04/2026

It is with great sadness that the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K-9 G***k after a life defined by service, loyalty, and courage.

K-9 G***k, a Belgian Malinois, was born May 8, 2012, in the Netherlands. After being imported to the United States, he was trained by Shallow Creek Kennels and began his law enforcement career in November 2013 as a Dual-Purpose Patrol K-9.

For more than 12 years, G***k served alongside his handler and became much more than a working dog. He was a trusted partner, protector, and member of the law enforcement family.

Throughout his career, G***k was trained in drug detection, tracking, article searches, and criminal apprehension. He successfully met certification standards through several nationally recognized police K-9 organizations and distinguished himself in competition, earning five first-place finishes, five second-place finishes, and two third-place finishes.
But G***k’s greatest accomplishments happened in the field.

During one deployment, G***k tracked an armed suspect who had fled into a wooded area after threatening others with a knife. G***k detected the suspect from nearly 50 yards away, alerting the tracking team and protecting them from a potential ambush. The suspect was ultimately located concealed along a creek bank wearing camouflage.

On another occasion, during a late-night rainstorm, G***k tracked suspects involved in a home invasion through the woods and directly to the back door of their residence in a nearby neighborhood.

G***k was equally accomplished in narcotics detection. His alerts contributed to significant drug seizures, including four ounces of methamphetamine during one traffic stop. In another investigation, G***k detected narcotics concealed within and underneath bales of hay in the bed of a truck. His work ultimately led investigators to a residence where a search warrant resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash.

These are only a few examples of a career spent protecting deputies, helping apprehend dangerous individuals, removing illegal drugs from our communities, and serving the citizens of Dearborn County.

Behind the badge, however, was a bond that cannot be measured by statistics, arrests, seizures, or awards. For more than 12 years, G***k and his handler, Sergeant Josh Cochran, worked side by side. That partnership extended far beyond a patrol car or a shift—it was built on absolute trust, loyalty, and countless hours together.

K-9 G***k served with courage and distinction, and his legacy will forever be a part of the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office.

We extend our deepest condolences to Sergeant Cochran and family, as well as everyone who had the privilege of working alongside G***k throughout his remarkable career.

Rest easy, K-9 G***k. Your watch is over.

Thank you for your service, your loyalty, and for always protecting those beside you.

K-9 G***k
May 8, 2012 – September 4, 2026
End of Watch

06/04/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

We have received reports of a scam phone call circulating today. The caller claims that the recipient failed to report for jury duty and that a federal warrant has been issued for their arrest. The caller then states that the warrant can be recalled or resolved if a payment is made.

This is a scam.

Law enforcement agencies and courts do not demand payment over the phone to resolve warrants, jury duty issues, or other legal matters. Scammers often use fear and urgency to pressure victims into making immediate payments.

If you receive one of these calls:
• Do not provide any personal or financial information.
• Do not send money or purchase gift cards.
• Hang up immediately.
• Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

Please share this information with family and friends, especially those who may be more vulnerable to these types of scams.

Stay vigilant and help us spread awareness.