95.3 WIKI

Madison, IN Medium-level cloud 21°

Search 95.3 WIKI

Phone Scam Reported in Ripley County

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:21 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The Ripley County Sheriff's Office will never ask you to pay a fine over the phone.

Shutterstock photo.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - Residents of Ripley County are being reminded that the Ripley County Sheriff's Office will never ask you to pay a fine over the phone.

There is a scam currently circulating where someone is calling people claiming to be Sgt. Henry Green from the Ripley County Sheriff's Office.

He is informing people they have missed a court date and need to pay a fine over the phone with a credit card or they will have an arrest warrant issued.

The caller ID of the scammer is a spoof number appearing to be the Sheriff's Office number of 812-689-5558.

More from Local News

Englishton Park receives large Capital Improvement Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Aims to help Indiana residential youth camps improve the overall camp experience and outcomes for youth
Hanover College Launches $110 Million Bicentennial Campaign Largest in Its History

Will ensure Hanover College’s continued ability to fulfill its critical educational mission for years
City of Florence Requests FBI Investigation Amid Revenue Diversion Activities

The revenue diversion activities were uncovered through new financial oversight measures.

2025-26 Hanover Sports Broadcast Schedule

WIKI - News/Sports Tips - 100819

Events

Carroll County Food Pantry
Food for those in need in Carroll County (KY)
Jan 30, 2026 at Carroll County Food Pantry
House of Hope Food Pantry
weekly food giveaway
Jan 30, 2026 at The Clearing House
Jesus Closet
Free clothing for those in need
Feb 2, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church

Local News

Englishton Park receives large Capital Improvement Grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Aims to help Indiana residential youth camps improve the overall camp experience and outcomes for youth

Hanover College Launches $110 Million Bicentennial Campaign Largest in Its History

Will ensure Hanover College’s continued ability to fulfill its critical educational mission for years

City of Florence Requests FBI Investigation Amid Revenue Diversion Activities

The revenue diversion activities were uncovered through new financial oversight measures.

Local Sports

Milan to Debut Hickory Jerseys Against South Dearborn

The special occasion happens on Valentine's Day.

ORVC Names Players of the Week for Jan. 19-24

Six student athletes earned weekly honors.

Local Sports for Weekend Jan 23-24, 2026

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com