Decatur County man arrested for damaging judge’s vehicle

Greensburg, IN — Indiana State Police detectives arrested a Flat Rock man last week after he allegedly intentionally caused damage to a Decatur County judge’s vehicle in August.

Greensburg Police initially responded on August 19 to a parking lot where county employees typically park. The judge told responding officers that his truck was not working right. The judge then noticed someone had placed spray foam insulation in his tailpipe.

Greensburg Police identitfied a suspect after reviewing surveillance footage of the incident. The case was referred to ISP by the Greensburg Police Department due to a conflict of interest.

Further investigation and interviews led to the arrest of 62-year-old Jimmy L. Colson.

He was booked into the Decatur County Detention Center on preliminary charges of Intimidation (Level 5 felony), and Criminal Mischief (Class B misdemeanor), pending an initial appearance in court.