Switzerland County Sheriff Searches For Person Illegally Dumping Trash

If you have any information, call Sheriff Brian Morton at (812) 427-3636. 

Photo by Sheriff Brian Morton.

(Switzerland County, Ind.) - Switzerland County Sheriff Brian Morton is trying to gather information regarding illegal dumping on State Road 129, north of Jackson Road. 

Trash was found illegally dumped on personal property instead of being properly disposed of.

"In the event the person or persons responsible for dumping this reads this post I would suggest you get it cleaned up ASAP. I’m more than willing to work with you if it’s cleaned up, if not it’s my goal to identify you and file charges," says Sheriff Brian Morton in a Facebook post to address the dumping. 

If you have any information, call (812) 427-3636. 

 

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