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This is the official page of the Martin County Sheriff's Department. However, please keep in mind there are people of all ages on our page.

If you are looking for more information about MCSD, visit our website at http://www.mcsoin.com The Martin County Sheriff's Department is a full service law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Martin County, Indiana. Martin County Sheriff, Travis Roush, is an elected constitutional officer and is statutorily charged with the responsibility of providing all primary law enforcement services that are available to this department within Martin County. The agency also provides related law enforcement services to the entire county, including: civil and criminal process, assistance to other police agencies, crime prevention and educational programs. The Sheriff is also responsibile for the administration and every day operation of the Martin County Security Center.

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09/30/2026

**UPDATE**

US Highway 150 has reopened to normal traffic.

🚧 Accident: US 150 near Morgan Curve Road 🚧

US Highway 150 near Morgan Curve Road will be closed for an undetermined amount of time while emergency crews clear the accident scene. Please seek an alternate route.

09/28/2026

** UPDATE #2**
The load is free and now on US Highway 150.
The load is free from that area and now stuck in the curve just west of Abel Hill Road. The load now has wreckers escorting it and should not cause as long of a closure.

State Road 550 will be closed for a few hours between Hart Road and the White River for an oversize load that is stuck.

09/21/2026

🚧🚧US HIGHWAY 50 CLOSED🚧🚧

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for U.S. 50 in Martin County that begins today, September 21. This closure will occur three miles east of Shoals where the temporary stoplight is located.

This road closure will allow for a slide repair project. This work is expected to last through mid-October, depending on the weather.

The official detour for this project is U.S. 50 to State Road 37 to U.S. 150. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

09/18/2026

** The highway has reopened. **

🚧🚧US HIGHWAY 50 CLOSED 🚧🚧

US Highway 50 east of the Martin County Fairgrounds will be closed for an unknown amount of time due to a personal injury accident. Please seek an alternate route.

08/21/2026

🚧Lane closures planned for U.S. 50 in Martin County🚧

MARTIN COUNTY Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces daily lane closures for U.S. 50 in Martin County.

Beginning on or around Tuesday, August 25, crews will begin daytime lane closures on U.S. 50 in Shoals. These lane closures will occur on the U.S. 50 bridge over the East Fork of the White River.

Daily lane closures will allow for bridge maintenance operations. Work is expected to last through the end of September, depending on the weather.

Lane closures will occur during daytime hours. Traffic flow will be controlled with a temporary traffic signal. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

08/13/2026

The dog in the pictures has been roaming in the area of State Road 450 and Hickory Ridge Road since Monday. The dog is a male, not wearing a collar, and is very friendly. If you know who he may belong to, please contact the sheriff's office at (812)247-3726.

07/17/2026

UPDATE: 12:15 PM

US Highway 50 at the temporary stoplights east of the Martin State Forest has reopened to traffic.

🚧🚧US HIGHWAY 50 CLOSED 🚧🚧

US Highway 50 at the temporary stoplights east of the Martin State Forest will be closed until a jackknifed semi tractor trailer can be removed from the roadway. Please seek an alternate route.

06/30/2026

🚧🚧 US HIGHWAY 50 REOPENS 🚧🚧

UPDATE: US Highway 50 has reopened to restricted traffic. One lane of traffic is now open in the impacted area. Traffic is controlled with a temporary traffic signal.

06/29/2026

🚧🚧 EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE 🚧🚧

US Highway 50 is currently closed, approximately 4.75 miles east of the US 50/US 150 intersection, due to a landslide. The exact point of closure is approximately .3 miles east of the entrance to the Martin State Forest. Local residents will have access up to the point of closure. A reopening date has not yet been determined. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route until further notice.

06/27/2026

🚧🚧ROAD CLOSURES 🚧🚧

Updated:

The following roadway updates are provided authority of the Martin County Highway Department:

Wildman Road between Crane Road and Mobley Road has reopened.

Jackman Hill Road between Brooks Bridge Road and Kale Cross Road is closed due to flooding.

Multiple reports of flash flooding on US Highway 50 in the area of the Martin State Forest.

Please avoid these areas.

Always remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown. Never attempt to drive or walk through flooded roadways. Just 6 inches of moving water can sweep an adult off their feet, and 12 inches can carry away most cars.

Address

Shoals, IN

Telephone

+18122473726

Website

https://www.in.gov/counties/martin/government/sheriff/

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