The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, June 21, at 3:00 p.m., Jacquie Giles and Alyson Walbridge of Syracuse reported a laptop stolen from their residence. Saturday, June 16, at 11:34 p.m., Brandon L. Bunsold of Leesburg was invovled in a car accident. He was driving without a valid license. …read more.

Accidents Wednesday, June 20, 8:43 p.m. Center and Lincoln streets, Warsaw. Drivers: Shelby L. Poe, 17, 5300 Country Club Rd., Warsaw, and Ron W. Mudd, 59, 1203 Fox Farm Rd., Warsaw. Mudd was struck by Poe’s vehicle while he was attempting to turn onto Center Street from Lincoln. Poe allegedly ran a red light. Damages: …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 22, 2012 Robert Lee Williamson, 18, 27 Pequinot Dr., Pierceton, arrested for misdemeanor battery. Bond: $500 June 21, 2012 Rex Charles Lewallen, 47, 9814 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for criminal mischief. Bond: $1,000 Heather Rush, 37, 2176 N. 875 W., …read more.

The following judgements have been awarded in Kosciusko County Small Claims court: State of Indiana v. Travis Barrett, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $88.66; v. Robert Beer Jr. II, Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $502.61; v. Buyrite Supply Co. Inc., Syracuse. Plaintiff awarded $7,595.16; v. Robert Cole, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $155.33; v. Ken and Brenda L. Collins, Warsaw. Plaintiff …read more.

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County courts: Rodriguez – Chandra Rodriguez, Warsaw, and Ronald Rodriguez, Warsaw. Married: Feb. 14, 1997; Separated: June 4, 2012. There are four minor children Bruder – Adrienne Bruder, Silver Lake, and Joshua Bruder, South Whitley. Married: Feb. 25, 2001; Separated: May 2010. There is one …read more.

The following individuals have recently paid traffic tickets in Kosciusko County: Failure to wear seat belt ($25) – Keshonna Weekly, Warsaw; Jordan J. Wadkins, Warsaw; Chris K. Bremer, Warsaw; Jerald I. Crider, North Judson; Pedro G. Olivo, Warsaw Speeding ($142.50) – Robert P. Ratz, Syracuse  Fishing without a license ($140) – Donald F. Black, Warsaw …read more.

The following couples have recently applied for marriage licenses in Kosciusko  County: Christopher J. Hansen, 26, Warsaw, and Holly S. Hoffer, 25, Warsaw Samuel E. Alvarez, 33, Warsaw, and Amber Fahl Schopf, 27, Warsaw Noble L. Pulsipher, 44, and Kimberly S. Murphy, 43, Warsaw Gabriel P. Koser, 31, Winona Lake, and Jamie A. Widman, 23, …read more.

Mark Daniel Slone, 31, 402 N. Calhoun, South Whitley, was sentenced on June 12 for one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. He was ordered incarcerated for one year and lost the right to possess firearms. Isaac Daniel Medina, 32, 1107 Tramore Circle, Goshen, was sentenced on May 17 for one count of operating a motor …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 20, 2012 Christina Golden, 49, 9189 E. Cinderella Dr., Cromwell, arrested for misdemeanor battery. Bond: $500 Denise Lucille Auer, 38, 510 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 Elkhart County The following local individual was recently booked …read more.

Melissa Lynn Mosher, 49, 414 Sophie Ln., Warsaw, was sentenced on June 19 for one count of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or greater. She was ordered incarcerated for 60 days, had her license suspended for 90 days, and must pay a fine of $465.50. Brandon Charles Carpenter, 25, …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, June 19, at 10:33 p.m., Cynthia Sherburn of Warsaw reported harassing phone calls from a restricted number. Tuesday, June 19, at 8:22 p.m., Pierceton Woods Academy reported a resident tearing up property and threatening staff. Tuesday, June 19, a Silver Lake woman …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 20, 2012 Juvenal Beltran, 48, 540 Hope Blvd., Bremen, arrested for OWI, OWI per se and having no operator’s license. Bond: $550 Jose Magno, 21, 2058 E. Old Rd. 30, Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 June 19, 2012 Laydon …read more.

Milford Milford Police investigated the following incident: Incident Sunday, 11 p.m. Milford Officer Tim Miller was on patrol at Milford Elementary and observed two juveniles by the school along with a bag on the ground which contained candy, drinks and items from the ball league concession stand. A third juvenile was implicated. Parents of the juveniles, two 12-year-olds and …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Monday, June 18, at 10:33 p.m., Todd Allen of Syracuse reported a theft from his residence and possible underage drinking. Suspects have been named. Wednesday, June 13, at 7:15 p.m., a Warsaw resident of the Beaman Home reported her cell phone stolen. A suspect …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 18, 2012 Jennifer Gene Pamer, 31, 406 W. Catherine St., Milford, arrested for misdemeanor battery. Bond: $500 James Kiefer Rodak, 18, 314 N. West St., Warsaw, arrested for criminal trespassing. Bond: $300  Mark Anthony Richards, 42, 2527 Sugar Tree Dr., Fort …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, June 18, at 12:48 a.m., Pierceton Woods Academy reported a battery of an employee and an employee’s car window broken by a juvenile. On Sunday, June 17, at 9:01 p.m., Kimberly Enyeart of Claypool reported falling off a golf cart and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 17, 2012 John Verner Rogers, 24, 304 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, arrested for residential entry, resisting/fleeing law enforcement and public intoxication. Bond: $2,000 Adam Lee Huffer, 24, 9564 Sandpoint Dr., Cromwell, arrested for OWI-boat and probation violation. Bond: $1,550 Kenneth …read more.

Bethany Ann Woodrum, 37, 207 E. Bowser Rd., Syracuse, was sentenced on June 13 for one count of misdemeanor conversion. She was ordered incarcerated for one year and must pay a fine of $265.00. Kenneth Robert Hyatt, 45, 205 E. Harrison St., Claypool, was sentenced on June 13 for one count of misdemeanor public intoxication. …read more.

The following people were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail. June 13 Ashley Dawn Pruitt, 19, 608 E. Market St., Nappanee, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $350 Kevin Delbert Frantz, 50, 3943 E 100 S, Pierceton, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $750 Bradley Steven Devine, 36, 706 W. Portland, …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Friday, June 15, at 12:32 a.m., Harley A. Maples of Warsaw was arrested for possession of marijuana after being stopped for a traffic violation. On Thursday, June 14, at 5:45 a.m., Angel Bradley reported property damage involving railroad crossing arms. On Wednesday, …read more.

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in Kosciusko County: Smith-Smoker James Elliott Smith, 21, Bristol, and Kelly Marie Smoker, 24, Winona Lake Hazel-Ross Bryan J. Hazel, 25, Champaign, Ill., and Lindsay N. Ross, 25, Leesburg Farmer-Sexton Charlie Otis Farmer III, 35, Silver Lake, and Jolea R. Sexton, 26, Burket Ashley-Maples Joseph Robert Ashley, …read more.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko County Circuit Court: Poe – Matthew Poe, Mentone, and Holly Poe, Mentone. Married: Aug. 3, 2005; Separated: April 12, 2012. There is one minor child. Adams – Miranda Adams, Warsaw, and Brian Adams, Warsaw. Married: March 15, 2005; Separated: May 16, 2012. There …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Wednesday, June 13, at 7:26 p.m., an Etna Green woman reported a man, also of Etna Green, violating an active restraining order. On Wednesday, June 13, at 5:42 p.m., Tommy Edwards of Claypool reported finding his father had passed at his residence. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 13, 2012 Jerry Dean Ganger, 46, 4447 N. 3rd Place, Leesburg, arrested for being a habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 Steven Paul Gasaway, 21, 5774 N. 2nd St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Bond: $2,000 Patrick Fleming, 23, …read more.

The following lawsuits have been filed in Kosciusko County: Dennis G. Paternoster and Conni L. Walkup v. Stephen C. Reed American Acceptance Co LLC v. Leslie Shepherd; v. Rodney J. Bays; v. Emily Ridge Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. Joyce Wiley PNC Mortgage v. William and Karen J. Rogers M&T Bank v. Chad D. Thrasher, Chase …read more.

Latasha Ibarra, 19, 3457 W. 100 S., Warsaw, was sentenced on June 11 for one count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury. She was ordered incarcerated for two years and must pay a fine of $678.00. Steven E. Devault, 66, 7061 S. Western Ave., Marion, was sentenced on June 12 for one count of …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department On Wednesday, June 13, at 12:47 a.m., Ronnie Whitaker of Warsaw was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being stopped for a traffic violation. On Monday, June 11, at 11:23 p.m., James Russel Dawson of Pierceton was arrested for operating …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals have been booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 13, 2012 Joshua Paul David, 18, 215 St. Augustines Dr., Warsaw, arrested for minor possession/consumption. Bond: $300 Ronnie Whitaker, 61, 4820 E. 500 S., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Jonathan James Brewer, 22, 410 W. 8th St., Granview, arrested for …read more.

Milford Milford Police investigated the following incident: Incident Monday, 9:17 a.m. Larry Flannery, reported someone attempted to break into the youth league concession stand on the Milford School Property. Nothing was missing. Syracuse Syracuse Police investigated the following accidents and incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents Saturday, 10:04 p.m. East Palm Drive, east of South Koko Drive. …read more.

Incidents The following incidents have been investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Tuesday, June 12, 1:33 a.m. An officer responded to Slater’s Fruit Market, Pierceton, where a business burglary alarm sounded. The officer found forced entry to a door. Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m. Fabiola Holsclaw of Warsaw reported a driver’s side window had …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals have been booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 12, 2012 Chad Michael Wolf, 22, 201 Franklin St., Mentone, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 James Kiefer Rodak, 18, 406 W. Hillside Dr., Syracuse, arrested for public intoxication and minor possession/consumption. Bond: $300 James Russell Dawson, 32, 58 EMS …read more.

Hayden Brady Piersall, 22, 5518 N. 450 E., Leesburg, was sentenced on June 7 for one count of misdemeanor domestic battery. He was ordered incarcerated for one year, required to attend domestic violence education, and lost his right to possess firearms. Ivan Gonzalez, 30, 124.5 N. Jefferson St., Cromwell, was sentenced on June 7 for …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, June 11, a Warsaw man contacted the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department in reference to another Warsaw man he believes is molesting his daughter. Sunday, June 10, at 8:06 p.m., Patricia Wilson of Fort Wayne reported that her dog was attacked by another …read more.

Preliminary figures released today indicate that the number of violent crimes and property crimes reported by law enforcement across the nation during 2011 decreased when compared to 2010 figures. Specifically, according to our Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report, January-December 2011, violent crimes fell 4.0 percent, and property crimes dropped 0.8 percent. Arson—also a property crime even …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 11, 2012 Michael Allen Johnson, 19, 304 W. Grant St., Bremen, arrested for conversion. Bond: $500 June 10, 2012 Michael Acker, 49, 68391 Peregrine Beach, Goshen, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 James Christian, 35, 610 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, arrested for …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office in South Bend noted the following sentences occured this week: Franklin Hibshman Jr., 23, of Cromwell, Ind., was sentenced by Judge Robert Miller Jr. to 12 months imprisonment and two years of supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of failure to surrender for service of sentence on …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, June 7, 2:45 p.m., CR 800 N and CR 800 W, Etna Green. Driver 1: Roger L. Disher, 67, 71986 County Road 11, Nappanee. Driver fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road, striking the guide wires for a NIPSCO …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 7, 2012 Melissa Ann McGinnis, aka Melissa King, Melissa Little, 35, 313 S. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested for DWS. Bond: $300 Kyle Matthew Hinkle, 28, 5339 W. Kiwi Rd., Claypool, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $2,000 Heather Lynn Hinkle, 33, 5339 …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Wednesday, June 6, at 9:04 a.m., officers received a report from Tammy Jones of Cromwell concerning a six-year-old juvenile that is possibly being left at home without supervision. Tuesday, June 5, at 11:00 p.m., Amber A. Avery-Bowen was arrested for driving on a suspended …read more.

Jordan Haley O’Neill, 23, 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, was sentenced on June 1 for one count of Operating a motor vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI). She was ordered incarcerated for 60 days, had her license suspended for 90 days, and must pay a fine of $465.50. Nicholas John Himes, 34, 4330 N. Old Rd. …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday, June 6, at 11:50 p.m., a Cromwell woman reported a runaway. Monday, June 5, at 4:30 p.m., Roy Chapman of North Webster reported a license plate stolen. Monday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m., Maryann Roth of Syracuse reported her wallet lost or stolen. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 6, 2012 Miguel Angel Malagon, 41, 322 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, arrested for criminal recklessness. Bond: $2,000 Chase O’Neil Schwinnen, 20, 106 Southfield Rd., Winona Lake, arrested for minor possession. Bond: $300 Justin Blain Wallace, 20, 1554 E. 225 S., Warsaw, arrested …read more.

Syracuse Police investigated the following accident and incidents and made the following arrests: Accident Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Indiana Avenue. Driver: Patricia J. Dennis, 63, North Venetian Drive, Syracuse. Dennis was backing from a parking space and turned too sharp, sideswiping a parked vehicle registered to Sherri Seniff, Syracuse. Damage was up to $2,500. Incidents Sunday, 7:27 p.m. Delight …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, June 4, at 4:00 p.m., Wayne Trusty of Syracuse reported a trailer plate stolen. Monday, June 4, at 11:40 a.m., Lillian L. Smaluk of Leesburg reported jewelry stolen from her home. Monday, June 4, at 7:19 a.m. Craig  and Laney Lee Scott of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 5, 2012 Kenyon Dwight Harris, aka Batman, 25, 3521 Lake City Hwy., Warsaw, arrested on a warrant for another agency for assisting a criminal. No bond June 4, 2012 Amber R. Staples, 55, 210 Alexis Dr., Milford, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: May 28, 11 a.m. at a location on West 500 South, Mentone. A male and female were reportedly arguing over a cell phone. May 25, 12:22 a.m. in front of 3955 E. 100 S., Pierceton. Officers and paramedics were called to the above address …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 3, 2012 James Anthony Brewer Jr., 35, 1202 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana, maintaining a common nuisance and neglect of a dependent. Bond: $2,000 Arturo Vallejo, aka Victor Lopez, 33, 1833 Reider St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, May 31, at 10:00 p.m., a Milford couple reported a female minor living in their home had run away earlier that morning and hadn’t been seen since. Thursday, May 31, at 3:20 p.m., Gayle Cart of Warsaw reported prescription medication stolen from …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 1, 2012 Brandon Wicker, 30, 109 Lincolnway W., Ligonier, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $16,400 Ryan Kenneth McCabe, 34, 6618 E. CR 250 S., Walton, arrested for OWI. Bond: $750 May 31, 2012 Matthew Christopher Hoshal, 20, 138 River St., …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Michael Bentley, Warsaw, $4,762.64; v. Christopher Ellington, Warsaw, $2,837.78; v. Joseph Stoffel, Warsaw, $2,982.54 Culver Development Corp. v. Brayden Davis, Nappanee, $1,590; v. Elaine Miller, Nappanee, $1,590 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. …read more.

The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County jail. May 30, 2012 Douglas Charles Spangle, 19, 2784 W 1300 N., North Manchester, arrested for burglary, criminal mischief, and possession, held for court. Bond: $2,000. Dianna Sue Mullins, 50, 3133 Crystal Lake Rd., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear, held for court. Bond: $750. …read more.

The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Wednesday, May 30, 3:25 p.m., Center St and Hickory St, Warsaw. Driver 1: Matthew S. Sherman, 27, 512 N Lake St, Warsaw. Driver 2: Randy Dawson, 41, 5076 N Bobwhite Dr, Warsaw. Driver 1 was stopped in traffic when Driver 2’s vehicle, traveling at …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday, May 29, officers responded to a welfare check request for Linda Herron of Pierceton. The door to her residence was found to be unlocked, and officers located her inside. She was deceased. Monday, May 28, at 11:23 p.m., Jennifer L. Miller of Cromwell …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail. May 30, 2012 Skyler Lee Dutton, 19, 5897 SW Channel Rd., Warsaw, held for court. No bond Thomas Wayne Murphy, 19, 2741 Ivywood Dr., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $450 Ricky Joe Owens, 50, 3699 N. …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, May 28, 7:45 a.m., CR 100 E and Rain Treet Rd, Leesburg. Driver: Amy W. Sharp, 42, 221 W St Augustine Dr, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000. Saturday, May 26, 9:24 p.m., SR 25 N, Mentone. Driver: Kellie …read more.

Syracuse Syracuse Police investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents Friday, 4:16 p.m. East Access Road and Palm Road. Drivers: Ted R. Shoemaker, 64, North CR 675E, North Webster, and Matthew J. Young, 41, North Hartman Street, Nappanee. Shoemaker pulled into the intersection at the same time Young was turning from SR 13 onto Palm Drive. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail over the weekend. May 29, 2012 Angela Marie Fahrnow, 46, 10754 N. Ogden Rd., North Manchester, arrested for OWI and possession of marijuana. Bond: $750 Codie Lee Pierce, 20, 536 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $2,000 Roger Glynn Hall, 31, …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, May 24, at 2:24 p.m. Ronald Johnston of Leesburg reported the theft of an aluminum flat bed trailer from his property sometime on or around Tuesday, May 22. Thursday, May 24, Stephen Strain of Nappanee came to the station to report that, …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, May 24, a North Webster man complained to police that his son is going to his girlfriend’s house without permission. Saturday, May 19, at 10:05 p.m. Anthony David Helman of North Webster was taken into custody following an incident of reckless driving …read more.

Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Disregarding automatic signal – Jean Oler, Pierceton, $189 Boat equipment, USCG Type I, II, III or V personal flotation device per person required in boat – Harold Blair, Warsaw, $140 Small Claims The following small claims …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Sunday, May 20 7:30 a.m. Backwater Road and CR 850 E Syracuse. Driver: James E. Cavender, 41, 83 EMS T7B LN, Syracuse. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $2,500. Sunday, May 20 11:45 a.m. CR 1300 N. Driver: Matthew E. Miller, 17, …read more.

Syracuse Syracuse Police investigated the following accident and incidents and made the following arrests: Accident Tuesday, 12:40 a.m. CR 1400N west of CR 750E, north of Syracuse. Driver: Michael A. Noe, 52, West CR 500N, Ligonier. Noe reached down to pick up a fallen food item, vehicle went off the road and hit some trees. …read more.

Kosciusko County Bookings The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 22, 2012 Nathaniel K. Duval, 23, 15007 S. Harborside Dr., Fort Wayne, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $5,000 April Dawn Rogers, 32, 1135 S. 700 W., Larwill, arrested for dealing methamphetamine. Bond: $50,000 Kenneth Ray Oliver III, 26, 8100 N. Etna …read more.

Bookings The following individuals have been booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 22, 2012 Robert Eugene Halsey, 31, 4492 N. Sullivan Rd., Ligonier, arrested for felony nonsupport of a dependent. Bond: $15,000 Robert Charles Deckys, 38, 1203 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, arrested for invasion of privacy, public intoxication and resisting/fleeing law enforcement. Bond: $10,000  May 21, …read more.

Bookings The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail over the weekend: May 20 Rodney Lee Castle, 43, 7703 W. Swick Rd., Claypool, arrested for refusal to submit to chemical testing. Bond: $550 Dustin Ray Howell, aka Dustin Ray Satterly, 28, 1901 Sandpiper Dr., Warsaw, arrested for fraud from a financial institute, theft …read more.

Bookings May 17, 2012  Christopher Todd Warren, 24, 54 EMS B38 Ln., Leesburg, arrested on a warrant. James William Willett, 25, 1835 Old Kokomo Rd., Marion, arrested for conversion.  Timothy Wayne Hackworth, 23, 1207 W. Main St., North Manchester, arrested for strong armed robbery. Bond: $5,000 Ernest Douglas Trent, 48, 7238 S. 400 W., Claypool, …read more.

Bookings May 16, 2012 Vanessa Marie Wiederrich, 40, 2105 Leer St., South Bend, arrested for failure to appear. No bond James Kiefer Rodak, 18, 406 W. Hillside Dr., Syracuse, arrested for minor possession. Bond: $300 May 15, 2012 • Tyler Wayne Poor, 27, 312 Cyrstal Flash Rd., North Webster, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $500 …read more.

Syracuse Police investigated the following accident and incidents and made the following arrests: Accident • Friday, 12:36 p.m. SR 13N and East Access Road. Drivers: Charlotte A. Hill, 63, Promontory Point, Syracuse, and Delford D. Zarse, Jr., 57, North Skyline Road, Syracuse. Hill thought Zarse was turning left, passed on the right, hitting the passenger side when Zarse turned her …read more.

Bookings May 15, 2012 • Brandon Scott Vanhouten, 21, 16200 Candlewycke Ct., Granger, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $1,000 • Edd Dean Campbell, 29, 261 N. 225 E., Warsaw, arrested for OWI and public intoxication. Bond: $550 May 14, 2012 •  Summar Kristine Noe, 19, 77 EMS W26 Ln., North Webster, arrested for OWI. Bond: …read more.

Bookings May 14, 2012 • Jeramy Todd Swartz, 40, 9242 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested on three counts of failure to appear. Bond: $2,000 • Jesus Miguel Islas, 21, 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, arrested for having no operator’s license. Bond: $350 May 13, 2012 • Steven John Clemans, 49, 19 EMS B5A Ln., …read more.

Court News Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: • Credit Control LLC v. Tina Carter, Mentone, $3,378.21 • Preferred Anesthesia Consultants PC v. Richard and Janet Doerscher, North Webster, $1,700 • Credit Bureau Collection Service v. Terry and Betty Hall, Pierceton, $1,079.14 • Anjum Dada v. …read more.

Kosciusko County Bookings May 9 • Chris Robin Faulkner, 41, 2234 N. 700 W., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespassing. Bond: $300 • Randy Dean Harris, 60, 111 1/2 8th St., Goshen, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. No bond • Martha Ann Sharp aka Meridith Simpson, 29, 1202 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to …read more.

Accidents Tuesday, May 8, 7:42 a.m. CR 450E, Syracuse. Driver: Jaron Moore, 21, North CR 200E, Milford. Moore’s tire blew causing his vehicle to go off the roadway, damaging a field owned by Dennis Darr, North Syracuse-webster Road, Syracuse. Damage up to $5,000. Monday, May 7, 4:10 p.m. CR 200E and Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Drivers: …read more.

Elkhart County May 7, 2012 • Amy L. Tom, 39, 24 EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, charged with theft. No bond

Syracuse Police investigated the following accidents and incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents • Friday, 9:45 p.m. South Huntington Street. Drivers: Josie L. Daniels, 25, East Washington Street, Millersburg, and Deborah A. Richards, 54, North CR 375E, Syracuse. Daniels vehicle struck the back of Richards vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. • Friday, 7 p.m. …read more.

Sasha Jo Frasure, 20, 72833 CR 29, Syracuse, called police at 10:36 a.m. Sunday, reporting that individual came into her home at 10:10 a.m. and pointed a revolver at her and three other occupants at the home. The male grabbed one of the females who were in the home on the back of the neck causing …read more.

May 2, 2012 • Marco Hernandez, 28, Warsaw, was named as a suspect in a fight outside of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd. Lot 105, Warsaw. Police were called to the fight were a lot of people were said to be involved. • Herbert Freel of Old Road 30, Warsaw, reported damage to his vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko County May 4, 2012 • Joshua Derrick Dulworth, 24, 3230 E. Old Colony Rd., Warsaw, arrested for criminal recklessness, OWI and OWI per se. Bond: $1,350 • Vernal Eugene Kennard, 50, 11531 N. Syracuse-Webster Rd., Syracuse, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 • Michael Dean Johnston, 43, 2905 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI …read more.

Kosciusko County May 3 • Jason Foster Sizemore, 34, 4179 Runkle Dr., Warsaw, arrested for manufacturing methamphetamine, sentenced to Indiana Department of Corrections. No bond • Marco Antonio Hernandez, 28, 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, arrested for resisting/fleeing law enforcement, disorderly conduct and failure/refusal to comply. Bond: $500 • Carlos Hernandez, 47, 340 E. Levin Lee Rd., …read more.

The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on Tuesday, May 1: • Gregory Edward Wyman, 28, 1409 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $750 • Brandon Scott Wolf, 20,101 N. Warner Dr., Claypool, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 • Paul Anthony Roberts, 28, 333 Chamberlin Dr., Warsaw, arrested for possession of …read more.

Syracuse Police investigated the following accidents and incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents • Thursday, 3:40 p.m. SR 13 and South County Line Road. Drivers: Preston M. Gibson, 23, West U.S. 6, Ligonier, and Karen S. Goldenberg, 57, Constitution Drive, Syracuse. Goldenberg’s vehicle was struck from behind by Gibson’s vehicle. Damage: up to $2,500. • Tuesday, …read more.

April 30 • Danny Ransbottom reported windows had been shot out of an old church at CR 700 South and County Farm Road. • Two white gliding chairs were reported stolen from a residence at EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw. • A male subject was involved in a single vehicle crash on South CR 600 West, …read more.

Kosciusko County May 1 • Ronald Eugene Rodriguez, 34, 901 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI, public intoxication, refusal to submit to chemical testing and DWS prior. Bond: $1,000 • Jared Thomas Frantz, 25, 1 EMS B61A Ln., Warsaw, arrested for refusal to submit to chemical testing, resisting/fleeing law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Bond: …read more.

John Richard Holmes, 46, 3979 S. SR 25, Mentone, sentenced April 27 for OWI. Holmes must pay $401.50 in fines. Nicholas Joseph Bray, 19, 4928 Hickory Ave., Hammond, appeared in court April 26 and was sentenced to 365 days probation and fined $265 for OWI. Jason Mark Cardwell, 39, 2214 Brookview Dr., Warsaw, sentenced April …read more.

April 27 • Terrence M. Wilson, 20, 540 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor battery. Bond: $500 • Channing Mykel Kruse, 20, 804 Northside Dr., Warsaw, arrested for minor possession. Bond: $300 • Trevor Wiltrout, 21, 2940 Patterson Rd., Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor battery. Bond: $1,000 • Ashley Renee Orr, 21, 2902 Faunn, Winona Lake, arrested for theft/shoplifting. Bond: …read more.

Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: • Failure of occupant to use safety belt – Dale Freed, Nappanee, $25; Katrina Brennaman, Syracuse, $25 Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: • Dupont Hospital v. …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Jon Carlie Shepherd, 22, 1840 S. SR 25, Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor battery, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 Justin Wayne Edwards, 19, 714 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 Laydon Butler Umanos, 27, 626 Walter Way, Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Jessica Lynn Bradford, aka Jessica Prater, 27, 420 W. Earll Dr., Phoenix, Ariz., arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 Brandon Lee Wilson, 32, 597 Old SR 13, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 Chrystal Nicole Smith, 33, 9474 S. 825 W., Akron, arrested for assisting a criminal. No …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Craig J. Fannin, 37, 704 S. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 Chans Michael Cochran, 19, 1908 Ironwood Dr., Warsaw, arrested for aggravated battery. Bond: $5,000 Jeremiah Adam Eckert, 31, 212 E. Church St., Pierceton, transferred back to Kosciusko County from another agency arrest. No bond Louis Jack …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Constance Jones, 39, 337 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Jason Wayne Thompson, 32, 917 E. 28th St., Marion, arrested for failure to appear. No bond Chad Eric Devoss, 37, homeless, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Summer Breeze Fisher, 21, 3777 S. …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Booking Joyce Elaine Rowe aka Joyce O’Dell, 52, 5344 W. Warren Ave., Silver Lake, arrested for OWI. Bond: $750 Courtney Bowling, 21, 8932 E. 500 N., North Webster, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 Marco Antonio Malagon, 23, 1822 Crescent Dr., Warsaw, arrested for DWS prior. Bond: $300s Kosciusko County Sheriff …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Department Ann Soto, East 200 North, Warsaw, reported a male subject trespassing on her property after the subject had been issued a trespassing warning. Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Chester Scott Craig, 82, 724 Cook St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Ron Lee Strieby, 63, 8878 N. 500 E., Syracuse, arrested for …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Department Incident – Lake City Bank, Warsaw, reported that a Nappanee man and a Milford man attempted to commit fraud on the financial institution by trying to pay off two loans with checks on closed accounts. The loans totaled $31,000.

Kosciusko County April 19 An officer responded to EMS T46 Lane in reference to two suspicious subjects walking around the Tippecanoe Boat Company. Two males, ages 16 years and 20 years of age, were taken into custody for minor possession of alcohol.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KCSD deputies impounded a vehicle driven by Drew Phares of Goshen after Phares was identified as the driver in a hit and run accident on SR 13, just south of CR 1000 North, Syracuse. Phares told police he fled due to having no insurance. A Milford man was reportedly riding a …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Arrest – Tuesday, 4:22 a.m. Jerry R. Hyde, Jr., 47, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, charged with habitual traffic violator for life. He was stopped for a traffic violation. Bond: $5,000.