Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: Aug. 17 Raul Castillo, 37, 315 S. Main St., Milford, arrested for dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance. Bond: $75,000. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 16 Evan Hunter …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:48 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, EMS T34 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: John D. Wright, 44, 106 N. Main St., Milford. Wright suffered minor bleeding to the head and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Wright was northbound on his motorcycle when his phone rang, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:49 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw, Officials at Wal-Mart Super Center reported an individual stole $100 through a quick change scam  

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 15 Patricia A. Coplen, 47, 5397 W. Finch Road, Claypool, arrested for battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Jonathan Travis Mullins, 37, 944 Elmer Ave., Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $600 cash. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:08 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1600 block of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to a report that a vehicle had been stolen. 5:57 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11500 block of North Sleeping Beauty Lane, Cromwell. Police responded to a report of a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, East Mock Road and North 200E, Milford. Driver: Emily D. Christian, 37, North Grove Road, Milford. Christian lost control of her vehicle after hitting a deer and ran her car into a tree. Damage up to $2,500. 6:03 …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Vincent Simone Carnegie, 52, Plymouth, has been arrested and initially charged with possession of stolen property, valued over $50,000. He has been booked in the Marshall County Jail on $3,000 cash bond.

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 14 Ricky Joe Owens, 53, 54061 N. Hastings St., Elkhart, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $750 cash.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 6:34 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, North CR 150W and North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Lori J. Kammerer, 51, East CR 750N, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 6:04 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, North CR 450E and East CR 100N, Warsaw. Driver: Ronald J. …read more.

The following individuals were recently sentenced in a Kosciusko County court to serve jail time. Aug. 8 Cameron Robert Collins, 34, 6482 North Second Trail, North Webster, sentenced for operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 60 days in the Kosciusko County Jail, with 57 days suspended upon conditions set by the court. Aug. 7 …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 14 Darian Alexandra Conrad, 22, 624 N. Fifth Street, North Webster, arrested for failure to appear. No bond listed. Tina Lorraine Gilstrap, 41, 5673 W. Palestine Second Street, Mentone, arrested for check deception. Bond: $350 cash. Aug. 13 Zachary Ross Shambaugh, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:33 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, East CR 500N, west of EMS T7 Lane, North Webster. James R. Marsillett, 41, East CR 500N, North Webster. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2200 block East Market Street, Warsaw. A BMX style bicycle was found in the alleyway. 9:14 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2100 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw Scott H. Ehmen reported receiving a letter from the IRS stating someone …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1500 block of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. John Shepherd Sr. reported the theft of a bicycle from outside Fellowship Mission.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:06 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, East Armstrong Road and North CR 475E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jesse L. Roberts, 26, Smith Street, Milford and Shiann Hann, 24, EMS B14 Lane, Pierceton. Roberts fell asleep at the wheel and his car crossed center, hitting Hann’s vehicle …read more.

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 13 Nathyn Jones, 17, 11754 S CR 600E, North Manchester, arrested for corrupt business influence and dealing schedule I, II and III controlled substances. No bond listed.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 200 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. A cell phone and driver’s license were found and turned into police. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Police were called to a matter where a co-owner of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, US 30 and East CR 200N, Warsaw. Douglas E. Nusbaum, 63, CR 59, Spencerville. Nusbaum was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for an unknown medical condition. Nusbaum suffered a medical episode, causing his vehicle to veer from the …read more.

By SGT. TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Bremen Post KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A two-week investigation by the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department and the North Webster Police Department, culminated with the arrest of three North Webster residents. State …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kehler Law Firm v. Vickie S. Bradley, Mentone, $1,085.49 Pierceton Elementary v. Ryan Caudill, Warsaw, $734 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Ann L. Cooper, Wabash, $3,084.20 Deborah …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 12 Jeffery Leonard Cripe, 41, 9631 E. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement/resisting with a vehicle, two counts of false informing and driving while suspended. Bond: $150. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department An early morning traffic stop yesterday, Aug. 12, led police to an active meth lab in a north side Warsaw apartment complex. At 1:22 a.m. Wednesday morning, a midnight shift officer stopped a vehicle and observed drug paraphernalia. Information was provided to the officer on …read more.

WARSAW — The trial of Brandon Thomas Woody on the charge of murder was scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 17. That date has been cancelled.

ELKHART- The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Public Safety Communications Center are currently experiencing phone interruptions that will keep callers from communicating information to them using landline phone numbers.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department MENTONE — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash south of Mentone that has left one teenager in serious condition and a second teen dead. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 to …read more.

The following individuals were recently arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 12 Sergei Nikolai Marthaler, 21, 133 Rattington Circle, Warsaw, arrested for maintaining a common nuisance. Bond: $500 cash. Aaron Kaylan Case, 19, 1018 Pike Shore Drive, Warsaw, arrested for visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $400 cash. Daniel Craig Holbrook, 20, 1113 …read more.

LAGRANGE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and the Wolcottville Police Departments are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to solve an armed robbery that occurred today at M.C. Surplus, located at 201 Orange Street in Wolcottville.

Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:43 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, West Catherine Street and North Maple Street, Milford. Driver: Michelle J. Sinclair, 44, Catherine Street, Milford. Sinclair reported memory loss and does not recall hitting a sign. Her vehicle sustained rear-end damage. Sinclair did not report the accident. Damage …read more.

WARSAW — James M. McKinley, 28, 500 N. Lake St., Syracuse, and Andrea Diaz, 29, 8236 E. Debra Drive, Syracuse, were arrested Tuesday in connection with a theft from NAPA Auto Parts, McKinley has been charged with theft and obstruction of justice, both level 6 felonies. Diaz has been charged with obstruction of justice, and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Casey James Louden, 28, 24286 Lynn Drive, Elkhart, was arrested on a warrant after he was stopped by Indiana State Police Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, on SR 13 in North Webster. Louden was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony and possession of paraphernalia, a class A …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:57 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, West CR 950S and South CR 400W, Silver Lake. Driver: Tina M. Miller, 53, South CR 600W, Claypool. Miller swerved her vehicle to avoid hitting a deer, hitting a county highway road sign. Damage up to $10,000. 11:30 …read more.

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 11 Stephen Fuller, 35, 47 EMS D18 Lane B, Syracuse, arrested for battery. No bond listed. James Paul Grothaus, 21, 1612 E. 200N, Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $300. Robert Vern Bartman, 45, 521 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving while …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Kosciusko County officials have arrested three people last evening, Tuesday, Aug. 11, on meth related charges in Claypool.

Henry Blake Ford, 27, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, on charges of domestic battery with a child(ren) under 16 present, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. Booking information show Ford’s address as 207 Pittsburg St., Syracuse, while court documents show an address of 229 E. CR 1150N, Milford. A probable …read more.

The following individuals were recently sentenced in a Kosciusko County court to serve time in jail. July 13 Ricky Anthony Johnson, 35, 427 E. 1150N, Milford, sentenced for resisting law enforcement using a vehicle. He was sentenced to six months in the Kosciusko County Jail. In addition, his driving privileges and ability to plate and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:34 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 100 block of East Center Street, Sidney. Officers responded to a report that a victim had been intimidated over the phone. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:37 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 300 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the intersection of West 700S and South 450W, Claypool. Driver: Russell W. Brown, 57, West 950S, Akron. Brown was westbound when he hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the intersection …read more.

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 10 Nicholas Jordan Camacho, 24, 201 N. Front St., Syracuse, arrested for contempt of court. Bond: $1,000. Leroy Harry Zartman, 56, homeless, Milford, arrested for criminal trespass. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the …read more.

The following individuals were recently sentenced in a Kosciusko County court to serve jail time. June 25 Derek Jorge Himes, 34, 2906 Widaman St., Winona Lake, sentenced for operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 60 days in the Kosciusko County jail, with that time suspended providing he meets conditions set by the court. June …read more.

Elkhart The following individuals was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 8 Joshua Allen Crosley, 31, 5065 W.Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, arrested for possession of paraphernalia/possession of drug paraphernalia and hold for other jurisdiction. Bond: $1,500. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 10 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, North Detroit Street and East Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Edgar I. Salas-Mata, 32, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Junko Henderson, 45, West CR 900S, Claypool. Salas-Mata disregarded the traffic signal, hitting the Henderson vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 2:32 …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 7 Dennis P. Culler, 24, 9870 N. 700E, Syracuse, arrested for parole violation. No bond. Angela M. Thomas, 45, 707 Colfax St., North Manchester, arrested on a warrant from another agency. Hold for that agency. Daniel John Haryasz, 39, 702 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Kim D. Poole reported the theft of fishing tackle and a fish finder. Value: $950. 10:12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 100 block West Section Street, Milford. Lindsey M. Wray reported tires slashed. …read more.

The following individuals were recently sentenced in Kosciusko County courts to serve jail time: June 29 Richard Douglas Rollins, 30, 104 S. Huntington St. Syracuse, sentenced for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content between .08 and .15 percent. He was sentenced to 365 days in the Kosciusko County jail, with 359 days suspended. He …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 7 James Brian Wallen 22, 1681 Paxton Drive, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $168.50 cash. Cedric Coffie, 46, 533 East Center St., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $400 cash. Wayde Edward Miller, 28, 9349 E. Sleepy Hollow …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2000 block of East 1100N, Milford. Paul Steven Fisher reported that gold jewelry had been stolen from him. 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 100 block of EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse. Police responded to a report by Wendi D. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, South 1000W, north of West 600S, Warsaw. Driver: Maria D. Jesus Baca, 22, East North Street, North Webster. While Baca was southbound, a dog ran in front of her car. She swerved to miss it and left the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, North SR 15, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Sarah J. Alivia Cissom, 26, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:39 …read more.

Koscisuko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Vickie L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,796.06 Angelica M. Garcia, Cromwell, $1,075.47 Joel L. McNicholas, Warsaw, $1,095.55 Amy Meade, Mentone, $916.74 David L. Robbins, Warsaw, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 100 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. CVS Pharmacy officials reported the theft of three cases of Bud Light beer. Value: $56.97. 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 100 block East Canal Street, Warsaw. Becky S. Bailey reported finding a bicycle …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Jail: Aug. 6 Matthew Aaron Owens, 26, 3425 E. East Ridge Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC .08-.14, resisting law enforcement with the use of a vehicle to flee, and public intoxication. Bond: $5,000 surety and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:44 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 11300 block North Biscayne Lane, Cromwell. Kevin E. McCreery reported the theft of a wallet from his vehicle. 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2700 block E. 1100N, Milford. Paul S. Fisher reported the theft of jewelry. 10:15 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver: Anna M. Stamper, 28, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Stamper was backing out of a driveway and struck a parked vehicle registered to Devinn A. Smith, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 4 Benjamin Ryan Stogsdill, 28, 210 S. Main St., Etna Green, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangerment and driving while suspended. Bond: $3,000. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:07 a.m. today, Aug. 5, Warsaw Police responded to Lot 46 at Shamrock Mobile Home Park, on the north side of Warsaw, for a subject with a knife. Lucas Pierce has been booked on the following felony charges: Aggravated battery; intimidation with a deadly weapon; criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon; and criminal mischief. He was also served with a warrant for public intoxication.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — A Noble County man, who was sought by law officers throughout northeast Indiana, was taken into custody Tuesday in northern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Syracuse Police Department, responded yesterday afternoon to the location of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver; Anna M. Stamper, 28, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Stamper was backing out of her driveway and backed into a parked vehicle registered to Devinn A. Smith, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Damage up to …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:28 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1700 block Betsy Court, Warsaw. Christopher D. Brown reported his home was entered. 9:51 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 900 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Police were called to a battery between a male and female in the presence …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 3 Tavis Ray Crittendon, 21, 342 N. Main St., North Webster, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $268 cash. Rose Ellen Long, 43, 411 N. Parker St., Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 to .15. Bond: …read more.

[weaver_youtube o1-BWGlVRt0 rel=0]   Etna Green and Warsaw/Wayne Township fire departments have been called to an accident on Old US 30 and Beech Road, just west of the Kosciusko/Marshall County Line. The accident reportedly involves a dump truck and vehicle. Emergency crews are still working to extricate the driver of the passenger vehicle while a …read more.

[weaver_youtube fERKZT-MA6E rel=8]   UPDATE: Larry W. Sidwell, 53, Anderson, is in critical condition after his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a van at 2:13 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at SR 13 and CR 500E. Sidwell was airlifted from the scene by helicopter and transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with severe head and internal …read more.

Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. Kosciusko 1:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, South Columbia Street south of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon S. Bucher, 27, South 25W, Warsaw. Bucher hit standing water and his vehicle floated into a bridge support. Damage up to $10,000. 12:42 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, …read more.

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 2 James Charles Graff, 32, 1009 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. No bond listed. Aug. 1 John Anthony Nyikos, 28, 11696 N. McCulloch, Syracuse, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. No bond listed. …read more.

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 1 Ted Wesley Grumme, 40, 6771 East Waco Drive, Syracuse, arrested for battery with serious bodily injury. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash. Akem Shateak Jones, 28, 1734 East 225S 16, Winona Lake, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:22 a.m. Friday, July 31, 700 block of South Union Street, Warsaw. Amy Thompson reported a bicycle found on her property. 8:26 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 100 block of East Bell Drive, Warsaw. Police served an arrest warrant. 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1000 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the intersection of East 1300N and North 775 East, Syracuse. Driver: Jack D. Cowan, 42, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Going through a curve, Cowan lost control of his vehicle and left the road, striking a speed …read more.

Syracuse The Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents. 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1400 block of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Police investigated reports of robbery with a deadly weapon and bodily injury. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents. 6:21 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 1200 block of Lake City Highway. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 8:56 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, East Old SR 30, east of North 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Reece A. Coryellbattle, 27, South 600W, Warsaw. Coryellbattle fell asleep while driving and his vehicle left the road, hitting a concrete bridge rail, causing the vehicle to roll. …read more.

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. July 31 Todd Michael Clay, 23, 3431 South 175W, Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $5,250, surety and cash. Abbey Kay Kammerer, 18, 400 South Brubaker St., Leesburg, arrested for common nuisance. Bond: $400, cash. Bayleigh Rhiane Hanna, 18, 1203 Rozella Road, …read more.

HUNTINGTON COUNTY, IN — A two month investigation into allegations of prostitution led to the arrest of Xueli Cui, 56, in Warren, IN, Tuesday, July 28. Indiana State Police received anonymous tips in May regarding a massage parlor that was being operated at the Warren Travel Plaza, 7270 S. Warren Road. Information indicated that the …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $4,883.95 Traci Ayala, Warsaw, $2,255.86 Kyle D. Banghart, Claypool, $1,495.16 Debra A. Bartles, North Webster, $3,461.43 Darrell L. Bender, Milford, $2,478.59 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1800 block of East Market Street, Angelica M. Brown reported prescription medications stolen. 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 600 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, police made an arrest for an outstanding warrant. 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, …read more.

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. July 30 •Donald Clayton Deskins Jr., 56, 5796 West De Coy Road, Mentone, arrested for operating while intoxicated. No bond. •Alaina Leighan J. Barrington, 34, 165 Avery Lane, Madison Heights, Va., arrested for operating while intoxicated, blood alcohol content over .15 percent. No …read more.

  WARSAW — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a death that occurred on Little Chapman Lake. Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a person unresponsive in the water on Little Chapman Lake. Initial reports indicate that an adult male was swimming from a boat with a family member. The family member …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident. 12:37 a.m. Thursday, July 30, South SR 25 south of West 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Sydney N. Livengood, 20, South 950W, Mentone. Livengood was traveling too fast around a series of curves and lost control of his vehicle, which overturned and came to rest …read more.

By TONY CIRIELLO, Syracuse Police Department Chief SYRACUSE — At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Syracuse Police Department was dispatched to a possible fight in 1400 block of South Harkless Drive. Upon the arrival of officers, it was determined that a man and woman had been walking south on Harkless when they were approached …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a possible drowning at Little Chapman Lake in the area of Loziers Mobile Home Park, near C23 Lane.  

EDITOR’S NOTE: Though official reports from police stated Crosson is an assistant soccer coach at Whitko Middle School, according to Steve Clayson, Superintendent of Whitko School Corporation, though Crosson did assist the coach, he did so on his own volition. Crosson was not employed directly by the school, but was instead a member of the …read more.

The following were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 29 Breann Elizabeth Mattingly, 22, 2441 W 250S, Warsaw, arrested for failure to stop after an accident. No bond. Alan Carter Friend, 57, 3462 Jordantown Road, Vinton, Va., arrested for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content over .15 percent. Bond: $15,000 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:24 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the intersection of County Farm Road and West 1000S, Warsaw. Driver: Angela C. Hardesty, 34, North 200W, North Manchester. While attempting to avoid an animal that ran into her path, Hardesty swerved and hit a utility pole. …read more.

MILFORD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a fire at Price Auto in Milford on SR 15.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, South CR 500E and East CR 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila K. Craig, 70, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:24 p.m. Sunday, July 26, North Syracuse-Webster Road, North CR 1100N, Syracuse. Driver: Andrea J. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. July 28 Aaron Edward Torbet, 34, 708 Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Arrested for driving while suspended with prior and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. July 27 Todd Alan Kinch, 50, 211 S. Washington St., Pierceton. Arrested for manufacturing meth. Bond: $10,250 …read more.

By SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials arrested two men last evening on meth related charges in the town of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers responded to the location of 211 S. Washington St., Pierceton, last evening shortly after 9 p.m. after receiving an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County leads the state, nation and world in several great aspects. From topnotch education programs, state of the art orthopedics facilities and a slew of great locales to enjoy, the county’s businesses, schools and lakes strike a note of pride in many of its residents’ hearts. However, Kosciusko may also be known …read more.

ZIONSVILLE — Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jack Trudeau, 52, was arrested at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, July 26, near Michigan and Clarkston roads in Zionsville. According to police, Trudeau is preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, intimidation against a police officer and public intoxication. He was booked into the Boone County Jail in …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 27 David Hernandez Ramos, 19, 442 S. CR 325E, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior offense. Bond: $450, cash. July 26 Traci Dianne Craig, 26, 733 Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested on warrant, public intoxication and resisting law enforcement/fleeing. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster woman was arrested on Saturday, July 25, after allegedly committing welfare fraud that amounted to over $50,000 of wrongfully obtained assistance from the government.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:07 a.m. Friday, July 24, West CR 700S near SR 15, Claypool. Driver: Kevin S. Brofford, 35, SR 19, Akron. Hit pole. Damage up to $25,000 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 24, E. Old 30, near N. SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Bambi N. Fisher, …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 24 Layne J. Freelin, 65, 3348 W. CR 700S, Claypool, arrested for battery. Bond: $250 cash. Mark Bryan Dickinson, 41, 3302 E. Oak Pointe, Warsaw, arrested on warrant. No bond. Megan Cervantes Brito, 21, 901 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, arrested for …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating what caused a boat to sink on a Lake Wawasee this evening. Around quarter after seven this evening, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a boat sinking with multiple people in the water. The lake patrol witnessed a boat speeding across Lake Wawasee, which is under an idle speed …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:06 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1700 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Karl J. Reusser reported two windows damaged by rocks. 10:56 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 900 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Jose R. Espinoza reported a domestic dispute. 6:59 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 4100 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:07 p.m. Thursday, July 23, South Syracuse Webster Road, south of West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sarah E. Wegener, 38, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, and Edward J. Lapato, 46, South Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Wegener reportedly attempted to make a left turn onto West …read more.

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday, Thursday, July 23, by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi, that reportedly led to the arrest of a former Warsaw Doctor. According to information provided by ISP, Doctor Mark Jensen, 62, 1923 E. Timberline Circle S., Warsaw, was served a Fulton County arrest warrant by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 23 •Matthew James Oechsle, 20, 11247 Wren Landeck Road, Van Wert, Ohio, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Bond: $400 cash. •Michael Lee Greenfield, 31, 2949 E. Joshua Dr., Warsaw, arrested for operating while intoxicated and resisting law …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, N 850 E near E. Kyle Road, Pierceton. Drivers: Scott F. Wise, 53, N 850 E, Pierceton, Samuel S. Stimmel, 66, Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Wise attempted to turn right and stopped to back up. Stimmel attempted …read more.

  ELKHART — UPDATE: Elkhart Police have released a statement saying that they believe a 12 year old girl was responsible for setting a fire in her bedroom of an apartment in Elkhart and stabbing family members during an argument. “At this time it appears a 12 year old girl was upset and started a fire in …read more.

MILFORD — During a routine traffic patrol Thursday afternoon, Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto noticed some suspicious behavior that led to the arrest of a male subject. While driving past Milford Town Park at Waubee Lake, Miotto said he noticed a car filled with four people and clothing draped over the doors and windows. When …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fire Department and Paramedics are responding to a personal injury accident on Syracuse-Webster Road, at the entrance to Wawasee Heights, across from Wawasee High School. According to reports, no one was transported from the scene for injuries. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff KOSCIUSKO — This month’s question comes from Turkey Creek Township, and the resident asks about our Lake Patrol and its visibility on Syracuse Lake. Before I give our Lake Patrol Coordinator Sgt. Jon Tyler’s answer to that question, I would like to take a look back at the history …read more.