Photos by John Faulkner Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS are en route to a report of a roll-over accident at 3236 E. US 30, Warsaw. The accident involved two vehicles with one person being treated by Multi-Township EMS at the scene, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14, EMS B38 Lane, south of East CR 450N, North Webster. Driver: Barbara K. Noble, 66, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg. Noble’s vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. North Webster Paramedics were called, but Noble refused any …read more.

A 6-year-old was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 9:41 p.m. Saturday, June 13, on West Lake Street at Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Kendra Sumpter, 6, North Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, sustained minor bleeding to the face, and was transported to a hospital. The 6-year-old was in a child restraint seat in the …read more.

Last week, Warsaw Police charged several subjects involved in a white supremacist hit on a local individual. The investigation began on May 25, when Warsaw Police narcotics officers, along with the Indiana State Police, acted on a tip of a methamphetamine lab in Warsaw. During the meth lab investigation, officers found that a local gang …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Lake Street in Warsaw in front of Time Out Inn. One individual sustained a laceration to the head and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sergio Martinez, 56, 311 S. Peters St., Garrett, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. William Corey Southall, 31, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. No bond. John Verner Rogers Jr., 303 E. Section St., Claypool, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:15 a.m. East CR 800S, west of South CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Ricky G. Oliver, 50, North CR 700E, Roann. Driver struck deer. Damage up to $1,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:01 p.m. Friday, June 12, …read more.

A Steuben county man wanted in Indiana was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Lodi, California, Thursday, June 11. A warrant had been issued for Jack Edward Miller Jr. on May 22. He was wanted for failure to register as a sex or violent offender after changing addresses while living in Steuben county. Police received information …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident located on Detroit Street and CR 350N, Warsaw, at 11:16 a.m. Thursday, June 11. The accident, which injured three individuals, occurred after a vehicle, driven by Heather L. Davis, 33, of Leesburg, pulled into the intersection at North Detroit Street and CR 350N and collided with a vehicle driven by …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Russell Halverson, 46, East Van Buren Street, Alexandria. A tree limb fell onto Halverson’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 3:55 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 3200 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. James Stevens reported fraud.  

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Heather Marie Frederick, 37, EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg, arrested for two counts of failure to appear on misdemeanor charges. Bond: $743.50 cash. Chester Ceasar Brost, 71, Normandy Lane, Warsaw, arrested for providing false information. Bond: $600 cash. Shaun Alan Counts, 30, East …read more.

Kosciusko Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:42 a.m. Thursday, June 11, East Armstrong Road, west of North CR 75E, Leesburg. Driver: Tyler C. Harkins, 25, North Fifth Street, North Webster. Harkins complained of pain to the neck and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was cited for driving …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:36 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 3900 block South CR 600W, Mentone. Timothy Howat reported a theft of a pistol. 7:42 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 1900 block North CR 850E, Pierceton. Carla L. Popenfoose reported the theft of cash. 7:43 p.m. Saturday, June 6, …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 11 Adam Michael Karr, 18, 221 S. Indiana St, Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $600 cash. Cody Allen Bauer, 25, 11929 Johnson Road, Churubusco, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000 surety. Stacy Ann Sult, 39, 2605 10 B Road, Bourbon, …read more.

Tyler C. Harkins, 25, North Fifth Street, North Webster, complained of pain to the neck after a one-vehicle accident early Thursday morning on Armstrong Road, west of North CR 75E, Leesburg. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. The accident was reported at 4:42 a.m. Harkins was cited for operating a vehicle while suspended. Kosciusko …read more.

1st SGT. CHAD D. HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised at 1:31 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, June 11, of a vehicular crash at the intersection of Armstrong and Baseline roads, just south of Leesburg. Deputy Sheriff Chris Anderson arrived within minutes, and apprehended the driver who was running …read more.

David Capp, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, has announced the sentencing for Scott Klingerman, 45, South Bend, for the crime of wire fraud. Klingerman was sentenced June 10 to 20 months in prison and two years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $26,654.62 to the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:57 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 300 block West Market Street, Warsaw. Shirley Kuhn reported a hit and run accident. 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2000 block North Sunset Drive, Warsaw. Jamie Vickers reported a lost bike. 5:58 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 400 block North …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:22 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. Driver: Delda Shelhart, 81, West Warbler Lane, Warsaw. Shelhart was turning right and struck a parked vehicle owned by Janet Elliott, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Damage up to $5,000. 7:36 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 11 Dustin Allen Sloan, 31, North SR 19, Etna Green, arrested for a probation violation and two body attachment warrants. Bond: $2,000 cash.

Three people attempting to tube on the Wabash River near the Roush Reservoir dam in Huntington county last night were swept off the inflatable tubes in swift water and had to be rescued. Indiana Conservation officers from Wabash, Grant and Kosciusko counties, as well as multiple other emergency response agencies, responded to a 911 call …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: R and T Green Acres v. Jeanna Backus, Warsaw, $1,212 Phillip Caudill, Warsaw, $589 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,616.47 Sharon Barefoot, North …read more.

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle accident on Detroit Street and CR 350N. One individual sustained injuries and was transported by an ambulance to a local hospital.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, East CR 1300N and North CR 175E, Syracuse. Driver: Kathleen A. Kiefer, 65, Heide Lane, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Etna Green. Driver: …read more.

Atwood Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a single-vehicle accident on CR 350W. Authorities are reporting it is north of CR 200N. The driver was treated by EMS at the scene. The area was cleared by officials as of 11:20 a.m.

Kourtney L. Stone, 20, 1500 lock North Michigan Street, Plymouth, has been arrested for theft/possession of stolen property in Marshall County. She is being held on $750 bond in the Marshall County Jail. Plymouth Police Det. Sgt. Leo Mangus states the department received information on June 8 from the police department in Steger, Ill., of …read more.

Elkhart County The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: June 10 Jacob Lewis Larkin, 23, 104 N. Harrison Street, Syracuse, arrested for residential entry. No bond. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 11 Allen Joseph Kalabsa, 38, 42 EMS B60 Lane, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 10 Tyler Lee Smoker, 21, Elizabeth Avenue, Rochester, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Paul David Johnson, 35, South CR 800W, Kimmel, arrested for failing to register as a sex offender. Bond: $10,000 surety. June 9 Randy …read more.

Kosciusko: Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 1500 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Jason Richard Selvey reported the theft of a firearm from a vehicle.fire 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 7400 block North SR 13, North Webster. Darrell L. Clark reported a theft of speakers …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:57 p.m. Monday, June 8, South CR 1000W, south of West CR 700S, Mentone. Driver: Scott Wise, 33, West Rochester Street, Akron. Struck deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:39 p.m. Sunday, June 7, East Cornelius Road, north of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:01 p.m. Monday, June 8, 7800 block North CR 400E, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was called by Harry Caudill in reference to a fraud report. 12:55 a.m. Monday, June 8, 7200 block West Racoon Lane, Claypool. Heather Traster reported a battery. 7:42 …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: James Theodore King, 48, Dot Street A, Warsaw, arrested for body attachment. Bond: $500 cash.

At a pretrial conference held on June 8, Brandon Woody requested the Kosciusko County Court schedule a hearing on the verified motion for a change of venue, which was filed on March 26.

A Wisconsin man is currently charged with numerous fraud, corruption and theft charges after utilizing fake checks and funds to procure multiple goods, including several vehicles, from local businesses.

Wesley Lee Melton Jr Jury selection took up the morning and early afternoon today, Tuesday, June 9, in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1, for the start of a two-day jury trial for Wesley Lee Melton Jr., 23, West Harrison, Mauds, Okla., formerly of Milford. Melton was charged in July 2013 with child molesting, a class …read more.

Stacy Sult, 39, Warsaw, was reportedly robbed of approximately $2,000 worth of household electronics, jewelry and other items while serving time in the Kosciusko County Jail, according to a Warsaw Police Department report. Sult was arrested on May 25 for maintaining a common nuisance, resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct noise. She was released on …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 p.m. Monday, June 8, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorie A. Parrett, 45, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Nicole E. Wills, 31, South Brubaker Street, Leesburg. Parrett backed her vehicle from a parking space failing to see the Willis vehicle.Damage up to $2,500.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 8 Kerry Lee Kern, 30, 106 S. Cowen, Garrett, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Delorion Larell Vance, 24, 517 E. 12th St., Mishawaka, arrested on two counts of fraud on a financial institution. Bond: $23,000 cash and $20,000 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:31 p.m. Friday, June 5, 8345 South SR 19, Mentone. Drivers: Dyson Biltz, 17, South CR 1600E, Silver Lake, and Heather McGriff, 39, North CR 650E, Pierceton. Biltz was backing his vehicle out of a parking spot and struck McGriff’s vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:56 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 12100 block West CR 1000S, Akron. Casey Whitehurst reported the theft of an ATV.  

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 8 Andrew Stephen Cable, 39, Barks Dale Drive, Peru., arrested for probation violation. Bond: $5,000 surety.

New York State is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Richard Matt and David Sweat, the two convicted murderers who escaped from an upstate maximum security prison, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. The governor called the offer of $50,000 for each prisoner an unusual step for the state, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:51 p.m. Friday, June 5, East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Elizabeth M. Goble, 29, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw. Goble backed her vehicle into a vehicle not parked in a parking spot but parked in the alley. Damage up to $2,500.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:19 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2000 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Deborah J. Avery reported unauthorized control of a vehicle. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:11 a.m. Monday, June 8, Officials with Wal-Mart Supercenter reported the theft …read more.

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: June 5 Paul Allen O’Bryant, 55, 715 S. Lakeside, Syracuse, arrested of operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or above. No bond listed. Ashley Lynn Butcher, 28, 4031 N. Old Port Road, Warsaw, arrested on two counts of public …read more.

By KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Warsaw Narcotics officers used a combination of tips and surveillance Sunday evening, June 7, that led to the arrests of two Warsaw residents for manufacturing and dealing in methamphetamine. Investigators were tipped off that dealing and manufacturing may be taking place at lot No. 53 in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:14 p.m. Friday, June 5, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Karri Ann Bloom reported the theft of a wallet. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:04 p.m. Friday, June 5, 200 block South Main Street, Milford. Randy …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Friday, June 5, East CR 700N and North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: DIana K. Saucudo, 18, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Saucudo over corrected going around a curve, going off the road hitting a NIPSCO pole. Damage up to $10,000. 2:10 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 6 Steven Bernon Klinger, 35, 3787 N. 400W Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Victor Calderon Bustos, 29, 533 E. Market St., Warsaw, arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor – alcohol/drug. Bond: $10,000 …read more.

UPDATE: According to Leesburg Fire Chief Mike Wilson, the fire was accidental and started inside the garage, at floor level. Owner of the property is Dave Holesclaw.   Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department has been called to a garage fire at 313 E. Prairie St., near Smith Street. The call was received at approximately 1:05 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:53 p.m. Thursday, June 4, South Packerton Road, north of East CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Michael Brubaker, 43, West Ninth Street, North Manchester. Hit deer, damage up to $2,500. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:46 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Count Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Austin Wayne Shields reported criminal mischief after his car tires were cut. 9:43 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 300 block South Walnut Street, Etna Green. Bradi Ivan Goodrich reported a battery. Warsaw Officers …read more.

Delaware county is once again at the top of the list for the number of discovered and dismantled methamphetamine labs in Indiana during the first quarter of 2015. It has led the state for the past several years. According to statistics released by Indiana State Police, 68 meth labs ranging from one-pot to larger, more …read more.

A Fort Wayne man is facing multiple charges, including child neglect, after he admitted to police that he left two of his children home alone and took a 2 month old along with him to buy cocaine. Michael L. Johnson, 26, was pulled over at approximately 3 a.m. June 5 by an officer with the …read more.

LT. KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department Warsaw Police Narcotics officers made two heroin arrests Wednesday evening, June 3, following surveillance after officers observed suspicious drug activity. Narcotics officers made contact with Jesse Caudill and Brooke Slone and a Warsaw Police K9 confirmed the presence of illegal drugs. Jesse A. Caudill, 23, of …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:05 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Lake City Highway and North Detroit Street. Driver: Dominic F. Tripoli, 44, North Wells Street, Fort Wayne. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 3:13 p.m. Thursday, June 4, West CR 250N and North Detroit Street. Drivers: Mark A. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:52 a.m. Monday, 600 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Police investigated a 911 hang up call.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booking in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: June 4 Brett Anthony Clow, 56, 119 E. County Line Road, Syracuse, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, more than 38 grams or enhancement, and possession of drug precursors. No bond. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic fatality that occurred this afternoon, Thursday, June 4, that claimed the life of a Warsaw woman. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 2:10 p.m. to the intersection of US 30 and CR 350 West in regards to a reported vehicular crash. Barbara …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:44 a.m. Thursday, June 4, West US 30 and North CR 800W, Atwood. Drivers: Melissa Burns, 37, West CR 300N, Etna Green, and Donald Okeley, 46, North McGill Street, Knox. Okeley’s vehicle struck the back tires of the trailer of the vehicle Burns …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:15 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 3900 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Sandy Waithira reported she was threatened. 3:40 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 1600 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Jennifer L. Garber reported her dog was bitten. 6:23 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 1500 …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident US 30 CR 350W. There has been one confirmed fatality in the crash. Out of respect for the family, InkFreeNews will not be posting a photo of the vehicle at this time.

Xavier Juarez, 20, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, stemming from two incidents earlier in May. Charges were officially filed against Juarez on May 29. He had been arrested on May 16 and held on $4,000 surety bond. The charges are both level …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: South Bend Orthopaedic Association v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $492.96 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Radiology Inc. v. Donald M. Caverley, Warsaw, $316.38 Zulema …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 300 block East Washington Street, North Webster. heather Jessica Webster reported a battery with an individual being strangled. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 900 block Provident …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeremy T. Harman, 28, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Worth A. Packer, 55, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Both drivers were backing vehicles from respective parking spaces, backing into each other. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: June 4 Robert Tyler Boatwright, 24, 211 N. Main St., Milford, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $150. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 4 Jared Charles Taylor, 20, 701 E. Main St., Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 200 block South Main St., Leesburg. Officials from Freedom Oil Express reported theft of fuel valued at $63.23. 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2100 block East SR 14, Silver Lake. Edward Schafer reported fraud of an unauthorized sale of …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 3 Michael Allen Matson, 29, 22794 Condor Court, Goshen, arrested for contributing the delinquency of a minor. Bond: $750 cash.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 3529 West CR 100S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila Gilbert, 62, Ranch Road, Warsaw hit a parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 10:04 p.m. Monday, June 1, East US 30, west of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael Fink, 58, …read more.

The following persons were recently sentenced in a Kosciusko County Court to serve jail time: June 1 Ty Ronald Shepler, 46, 625 Logan Street, Warsaw, sentenced for theft. He was sentenced on March 30, on a lessor charge of conversion, a class A misdemeanor, to 365 days in the county jail with 325 days suspended, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:26 p.m. Friday, May 29, East US 30, east of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Drivers: Chad E. Hawkins, 38, Springfield Circle, Niles, Mich., and Victor Butterworth, 68, East Country Club Drive, Momence, Ill. Items fell from Hawkins’ vehicle hitting the hood of the …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:43 p.m. Monday, June 1, 600 block South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Justin D. Hohman reported the theft of a boat motor. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2500 block East Center …read more.

Derek Lee Corbran, 22, 518 N. Franklin St., Mentone, appeared for his initial hearing in Wabash County Circuit Court at 11 a.m. this morning. He has been charged with two counts of child molesting, one a class A felony, the other a class C felony. Between March 16, 2014 and June 30, 2014, Corbran allegedly …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 2 Todd Douglas Metz, 42, 10 Yvonna St., Leesburg, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $550 cash. Amber Lee Wirsing, 23, 519 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $350 cash. Heather Jessica Webster, 38, 1711 …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident involving a buggy and vehicle on CR 1350N and CR 300W at 8:33 a.m. today. According to Sgt. Chad Hill, public information officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officers and emergency personnel arrived to discover a buggy had been struck from behind, causing severe damage. The buggy was …read more.

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:06 a.m. Monday, June 1, 300 South Union Street and West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Jordan Fredericks reported a hit and run accident.  

Police are currently searching for a potentially dangerous subject throughout surrounding counties. An attempt to locate was just placed by Howard County Sheriff’s Department for Gary Francis Perkins, 49, Kokomo. According to HCSD Lt. Kurt Goerges, Perkins is believed to be armed and dangerous. HCSD is unsure of his motives. Perkins is believed to be …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, 900 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Nick A. Deeter reported the theft of fire arms, moped, alcohol and cash taken from his vehicles and residence. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: June 1 Craig Allen Cripe, 51, 16536 CR 50, Syracuse, arrested for felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, endangering a person; and habitual vehicular substance offender. Bond: $10,000. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 30, West SR 14 and South CR 850W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Sadie S. Crabb, 37, Fellowship Drive, North Manchester, and Maegan Martin, 26, South Cherry Street, Akron. Crabb suffered a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg. She was flown to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department are asking the public’s help in locating the driver and vehicle of a hit and run accident Monday evening on CR 100E and CR 300N, near Warsaw. Police are looking for a possible charcoal gray vehicle with extensive passenger side damage. Officers responded to the intersection of CR 100E and …read more.

The following incidents were reported in Kosciusko County.

UPDATE: Currently the Kosciusko County Coroner, Mike Wilson, has stated the Saturday drowning of Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, are being classified as an “accidental drowning.” Toxicology results from the victims may take an extended period of time before available to the coroner or the sheriff’s department. Autopsies were completed Sunday on both …read more.

Tanner Leonard, 23, 322 South Washington St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday evening after a warrant was issued on Jan. 20 for his involvement in the Jan. 1 break-in at Dollar General, and theft of liquor from CVS on the same day. Leonard has been charged with aiding, inducing or causing burglary, a level 5 felony; …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 31 James Oliver Straub, 24, 6315 N. 350E, Columbia City, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash. John Henry Parker, 44, 2441 W 250S, Warsaw, arrested for battery and resisting law enforcement. Bond: $500 cash. Kenneth Walter Jones, 80, 1103 …read more.

At 8:36 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, a two-vehicle accident occurred on SR 14 in Silver Lake near the intersection South CR 850W.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:50 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 4100 block East CR 900S, Claypool. Brent A. Wood reported the theft of a St. Bernard. 7:18 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2000 block East CR 225S, Warsaw. Jack D. Keirn reported an attempted fraud. North Webster Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:18 a.m. Monday, June 1, West US 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Chanelle A. Moore, 35, Sand Castle rive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:42 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 30 Brian Monroe Nine, 32, 519 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300 surety Shelton O. Parsons, 49, 5387 E. Brown Road, Leesburg, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Ryan Chad Czerwinski, 24, 100 W. Market St., Warsaw, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:52 p.m. Friday, May 29, intersection of High Street and Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Megan E. Welch, 27, Charles Street, Winona Lake; Jason A. Kado, 39, Fairview Drive, Goshen. Welch was turning from High Street onto Winona Ave and collided with Kado. Damages up …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 700 block of West Center Street, Warsaw, a vehicle was vandalized. 10:13 a.m. Friday, May 29, 300 block of South Lake Street, Warsaw, criminal mischief, damage to a parked vehicle.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:45 p.m. Thursday, May 28, CR 29 west of CR 25 in front of the New Paris Water Treatment Plant. Driver: Dawn Stineback, 44, North Webster. Stineback was traveling too fast to negotiate the curve, going straight, through a ditch and ejected off …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:08 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 700 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Angela M. Wagner reported fraud. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:05 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Brian L. Richardson reported the …read more.

UPDATE: Winona Lake Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to a report of a fire at 1508 Chestnut St., Winona Lake. No injuries were reported and the fire is now extinguished. Fire crews reported that the cause of the fire was from a microwave.     Winona Lake Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS are responding to …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 29 Rhydeem Otthello Hudson, 17, 404 N. Parker Street, Warsaw, arrested for dealing marijuana, theft, illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. No bond. John Milton Crews, 30, 1024 Chipewa St., Grafton, Ohio, arrested on an out of state warrant. Hold …read more.

Rhydeem Otthello Hudson, 17, 404 N. Parker St., Warsaw, was arrested early this morning after he failed to appear for sentencing on April 20. The bench warrant issued is without bond. He also had two warrants for probation violation in two cases from Superior Court 3, which he had earlier been sentenced. Those charges were …read more.

A Michigan man is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on theft charges and $2,000 surety bond, after stealing money from a waiter, while in the restroom. William Jose Rodriguez, 29, 3163 S. Shephard, Mount Pleasant, Mich., was arrested and booked at 1:41 a.m. after he was found at Deluxe Inn, East Center Street, …read more.