Thirteen reserve officers recently graduated from the annual Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy after several months of specialized training.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. An individual reported fraud of $10,000 to $20,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 900 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Melissa Guerreo …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:41 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, North SR 15, south of West CR 1350N, Milford. Kevin S. Walker,52, East Beer Road, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Michelle Burkholder v. Adam Booher, Claypool, $2,456.50 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Cash Depot v. John Dimmitt, Warsaw, $997.34 Paul A. Soelting v. …read more.

A second man involved in a Sept. 16, 2014, auto theft in Syracuse, has been arrested. James Michael Wright, 27, 56814 Greenlawn Ave., Osceola, was arrested Wednesday, and booked on charges of burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; and auto theft, level 6 felony. Charges were filed against Wright on Jan. …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May 2015.

Theo Richard Timmerman II, 21, 5219 E. CR 500N, Leesburg, entered a plea agreement this morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1, to sexual misconduct with a minor. Through the plea agreement, Timmerman plead guilty to a level 6 felony instead of the original level 5 felony. If the plea is accepted by Judge David …read more.

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: May 27 Erin Lee Edel, 40, 409 N. Washington St., Bourbon, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $491.45. Aaron Justin Tackett, 24, 3302 Forest Park Crossing Drive, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear and hold of another jurisdiction. Bond $150 and …read more.

The following persons were recently sentenced in a Kosciusko County Court to serve jail time: May 23 Whitney Lee Patterson, 28, 804 N. Mill St., Syracuse, sentenced for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. On May 14, she was sentenced to six days to the county jail to begin May 23. May 22 Jeffrey Howard Gaerte, …read more.

Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS are being called to 2123 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, for a house fire. All occupants of the home have exited the house. Firefighters arrived and reported finding no fire showing. At 12:56 p.m., a few minutes after arriving at the scene, the fire was reported as extinguished.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1900 block South CR 675W, Warsaw. Leroy G. Worley reported barns on his property being spray painted. 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 6300 block East CR 650N, North Webster. Garrett B. Baldridge reported the theft of four Dodge …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:50 p.m. Monday, May 25, East Armstrong Road and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Jena M. Jordan, 17, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Heaven C. Vick, 20, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Jordan was southbound on CR 200E when she failed to stop …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 26 Jason Robert Bell, 35, 183 S. Brallier Road, Pierceton, arrested for possession of a legend drug and driving while suspended. Bond: $2,000 surety. Chad Michael Masterson, 25, 600 E. Main St., Albion, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $1,000 cash. Tara …read more.

Police are investigating whether the fire that destroyed this SUV was intentional or accidental. (Photo by Chelsea Los) Marty Robbins, 46, and his wife, Dawn Robbins, 40, who are known to live around the Silver Lake area, were arrested by Whitley County officials early Tuesday night. The two have been connected with an incident south …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officers have arrested four individuals Tuesday, including two that were located inside a police officer’s personal vehicle. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, while attempting to stop a vehicle at approximately 12:58 a.m. Tuesday morning, initiated a pursuit northbound into the town of …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Office, District 22 Indiana State Police A husband and wife were arrested earlier this evening following a vehicle pursuit, after it was purported the two had taken the vehicle they were in, at gunpoint, from its owner in southern Noble County only minutes earlier. According to Indiana State Police …read more.

UPDATE: Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and EMS, Syracuse and North Webster Police departments and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of an armed man outside a residence at 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, later finding a vehicle on fire in the woods behind the property. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony …read more.

Area police officers have apprehended a suspect who allegedly shoplifted at Kohl’s in Warsaw after fleeing from the store. Details are still being released but according to officials, the suspect was located by officers as they proceeded northbound near Leesburg. The subject was reportedly held at gunpoint and is in police custody at this time.  

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: May 25 Raul Castillo, 39, 304 N. James St., Milford, arrested for possession of methamphetamine/possession of methamphetamine more than 28 grams or enhancement. Bond: $50,000. May 22 Larry Phillip Stilley, 29, 68709 CR 25, New Paris, arrested for operating a vehicle …read more.

A North Webster man, who allegedly stole a credit card, was apprehended after a video shows him making two purchases at a Freedom Express Convenience Store. Brandon D. Long, 33, 140 S. East St., North Webster, was arrested Friday, May 22, on two counts of fraud. He was held on $5,000 surety bond. North Webster …read more.

Joe Sanchez, 44, 1009 N. SR 109, Columbia City, who also is being shown with an address of 1615 E. Sheridan St., Warsw, has been arrested on theft, fraud, and deception charges after taking a golf cart from residents at Jellystone Campground, south of North Webster, in September of 2014. Court documents show on Sept. …read more.

A Syracuse man, residing near a school playground, went to the school to complain about the noise and pushed several children standing in front of the school when he left. Robert A. Simmons, 56, 407 W. Boston Street, Syracuse, has been arrested three counts of battery to a person less than 14 years of age, …read more.

At 12:58 a.m. police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended in the 300 block of East Van Buren Street. According to a report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, police observed a vehicle northbound on SR 15 with a broken tail light. After attempting to turn around to stop the vehicle, the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 23, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Milford. Drivers: Chelsea L. Fetters, 18 Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Jason P. Pressler, 40, Tropicana Avenue, Goshen. Fetters was taken to Lutheran Hospital where she died from injuries. Pressler and two …read more.

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incidents: May 24 3:20 p.m. West Liberty Street, Bourbon. Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed almost hitting the caller and their dogs. Audrey R. Helmuth, 30, Bourbon, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 25 Christina Anne Haroulakis, 26, 14 EMS T21 Lane, Leesburg, arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement. Bond: $550 cash. Jose Luis Ruiz-Lopez, 24, 501 N. West St., Warsaw, arrested for …read more.

Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS are responding to an accident on US 30. The accident is reported in the westbound lane, near Shoops. Minor injuries are being reported.

  A Milford teen has died following an afternoon crash today at CR 300N and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Chelsea L. Fetters, 18, Milford, died from her injuries approximately three hours after the accident, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was initially immediately transported from the scene by Multi-Township EMS to Lutheran Hospital, Fort …read more.

[weaver_youtube qo1lYjn_ryo rel=8]   No cause has been determined yet in a fire that destroyed a mobile home in the Etna Green Mobile Home Park, 210 S. Main St., Friday evening. Etna Green Fire Chief Eric Wagoner reported it is known the fire started in the living room, however, no specific reason has yet to …read more.

The cause of a fire that destroyed a garage, mobile home and three vehicles late Friday afternoon, between South Maple Grove Lane and West Channel Drive, Warsaw, is still undetermined according to Matthew Brubaker, Pierceton Fire Department Chief. The home is owned by Fred and Sandy Prater, South Whitley, and occupied by Kerry and Jane …read more.

Four persons have  been injured, one seriously in a two vehicle accident at 3:37 p.m. today at CR 300E and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Multi-Township EMS, Milford Fire Department along with Syracuse Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are at the scene. Motorist should avoid this area until the scene is …read more.

Ethan House, 17, Warsaw, escaped without serious injuries in an accident at 1:53 p.m. today on Country Club Drive, Warsaw, south of the city limits. House was checked at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries and released to his parents. House had been traveling northbound in a pick up truck when it went off …read more.

Etna Green Fire Department, with a full assist from Atwood Fire Department, are responding to a mobile home fire. The mobile home is located at 210 S. Main St., Lot 28, in Etna Green. Firefighters are still at the scene. The home is a total loss. No one was reportedly injured and the homeowner was …read more.

[weaver_youtube GMyC5cJIUck rel=8]   What started out as a garage fire, ended up destroying a mobile home and damaging a nearby mobile home on South Maple Grove Lane, between West Channel Drive, Warsaw, south of Pierceton. Three vehicles, parked outside the garage and contents of the garage were a total loss. Details are not yet …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: May 21 Joshua Allen Richmond, 29, 406 W. Catherine St., Milford, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a minor. Bond: $10,000. Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 22 Allan Duane Abbott, …read more.

“We still do not know the cause,” stated Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker on a fire that destroyed the home of David and Nancy Wilson, 960 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, Wednesday. “Due to the partial collapse of the roof, we are going to have to take our time.” Warsaw Fire Department was called …read more.

At 1:56 p.m. Friday, May 22, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area near 1776 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw, for a rollover accident. Minor injuries have been reported and utility lines are reportedly down. The stretch of road will reportedly be closed for awhile. Please avoid the area until police can clear the scene. …read more.

A tractor/motorcycle accident in Whitley County sent a motorcyclist to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries this morning. The accident occurred at 11:17 a.m. on SR 5 at Cleveland Road in Whitley County. Curt J. Juergens, 52, Huntington, was taken to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries. No information on his condition is available. Whitley County Sheriff’s …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Drivers: Lynn E. Miller, 63, SR 15, New Paris, and Gabriel L. Furnish, 40, Hurshtown Road, Spencerville. The trailer on Miller’s vehicle struck the side of the Furnish vehicle as he turned …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:26 a.m. Friday, May 22, 900 block Carrington Boulevard, Warsaw. A battery was reported. Allan Duane Abbot was arrested. 3:19 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 200 block South High Street, Warsaw. Harold D. Gibson Jr., reported the theft of money and credit/debit cards from two …read more.

At 4:12 p.m. Thursday, May 21, emergency personnel responded to a report of an accident at the 2500 block of Center Street, near the intersection of Eastlake Drive.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 2518 E. Center St., Warsaw. The driver and passenger in the white vehicle were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw Police Department are investigating the accident.  

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, though only two sustained serious damage. The driver of one of the vehicles is being transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for injuries. Please avoid the area until police have cleared the scene. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court 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. Sylvia M. Aguire, Warsaw, $933.53 Thomas D. Calhoun, Pierceton, $843.65 Aaron C. McCray, Milford, $2,894.23 Steven Rockey, Warsaw, $1,971.55 Ashley N. Vergon, Claypool, …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 21 Tiffany Nichole Morris, 29, 741 S. 34th St., South Bend, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300 cash. Robert Junior Castle, 53, 312 W. Porter St., Warsaw, arrested for being a habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety. Herman O. Staton, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:51 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, North Tamarack Street, north of East Center Street, Warsaw. A vehicle registered to David and Frances Biltz had been damaged between May 8 and May 17, when they returned they found the vehicle damaged. Damage up to $2,500.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 5:50 a.m. Wednesday May 20, 200 block East Harrison Street, Claypool. Miccah D. Shepherd reported a family altercation. 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 4400 block East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. Francisca Hoffman reported identity theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a house fire located at 960 Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, North Boring Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Mark Thelen, 59, McReynolds Avenue, Grand Rapids, Mich. Thelen was backing the vehicle he was driving into the loading dock at Biomet when the vehicle sideswiped a vehicle parked to the side of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: Tuesday, May 19, 200 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Officials with Lake City Bank reported a loss of funds by fraudulent activity. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:56 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 1000 block North Warren Street, …read more.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff I was recently asked if I was interested in doing a monthly article on InkFreeNews.com similar to the “Ask the Sheriff’ columns done by Sheriff Brad Rogers of neighboring Elkhart County. After considering it for a while and being assured that I would have some input on the articles, …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 20 Mohammed Anwar Smith, 61, 405 S. Main St., Auburn, arrested for dealing cocaine, between 1-5 grams, and possession of cocaine. Bond: $6,000 surety. May 19 Eftihios G. Kasselakis, 59, 65585 SR 15, Goshen, arrested for failure to stop after accident. …read more.

The following individuals were recently sentenced in Kosciusko County Circuit, Superior I, II and III courts to serve jail time. May 18 Kyle Jay Shepherd, 21, 1840 S SR 25, Warsaw. Sentenced for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Shepherd was sentenced to the county jail for 60 days with 54 days suspended, on the stipulation …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:12 a.m. Monday, May 18, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Jennifer R. Wines, 43, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Wines missed the curve and became stuck on a rock and a railroad tie. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 10200 block South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Lisa E. Holderman reported a missing male. The man returned home on Sunday. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:46 p.m. Monday, May 18, 100 block …read more.

Officer’s apprehended three individuals this past weekend, shortly after they had burglarized a barn in western Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call of a possible breaking and entering At 5:27 a.m. Saturday, near the location of 4500 West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Upon arrival, officers met with an employee of Creighton …read more.

A man involved with robbing a Fort Wayne Family Dollar store took a moment to try and help calm a worker who was hyperventilating after she was forced to open the store at gunpoint around 6 a.m. Monday, May 18. According to the police report, the worker was interrupted while getting ready to open the …read more.

BY SHERIFF AARON ROVENSTINE, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Two long-time law enforcement officers have joined the ranks of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Robert “Bob” Long and Michael Speigle will continue their law enforcement careers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Long comes to the department with over 30 years of police experience and has …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 18 Raleen Kay Hyde, 28, 8118 E. US 30, Pierceton, arrested for criminal trespass. Bond: $264.45 cash. Becky Jo Kern, 51, 312 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, arrested for probation violation. No bond. Donna Elayne Everage, 22, 470 Clinic Court, …read more.

At 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to an automobile accident just north of the intersection of Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents; 11:37 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 1900 block North CR 875W and West CR 200N, Etna Green. Police responded to an accident where no driver was found with the vehicle. 10:10 a.m. Friday, May 15, 300 block North Lincoln Park, Warsaw. Jennifer Pequignot reported …read more.

Lester A. Hamel, 64, Kimmel is in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with back and internal injuries following an accident involving a semitractor/trailer and a pick up truck. The accident was at 11:59 a.m. on US 30 at Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Warsaw Police and emergency personnel responded to the 911 call of a …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:28 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Lake City Highway east of East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Haleigh Adams, 25, Erastus Durbin Road, Celina, Ohio; Lashonda R. Blade, 24, Bentley Lane, South Bend; David P. Cangany, 32, East LaSalle Avenue, South Bend. Adams’ vehicle struck …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 18 Steven Allen Mast, 35, 12013 N. Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, arrested for battery and domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16. Bond: $600 cash and $2,000 surety. May 17 Calvin Delbert Ousley, 22, 1831 …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at Silveus Crossing and US 30. Reports indicate the accident took place between a semi and truck. According to a Warsaw Police Department officer at the scene, the driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries as a result of the crash and is being transported to …read more.

A Syracuse Woman has been arrested after a babysitter noticed severe burn injuries on her child. Gabriella Jessica Alexander was arrested Thursday, May 14, for neglect of a dependent resulting in a serious bodily injury. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosector’s Office on May 14, Alexander dropped off her …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Friday, May 15, 3700 block of South CR 950W, Mentone. Jacksie Reiken reported fraud. 11 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 1600 BLock of East CR 300N, Warsaw. Savanah Joanne Stearns contacted police in reference to a custody issue. North Webster Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:23 p.m. Thursday, May 14, East CR 1250N, west of North East Wawasee Drive, Cromwell. Driver: Ashley N. Schwartz, 22, Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: …read more.

Nathaniel McConnell, 24, Etna Green, who was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital, following a vehicle-semi accident has died. He was flown to South Bend Memorial with internal injuries following a two vehicle accident at 2:48 p.m. Friday. The accident was on US 6 at CR 23, north of Milford and just east of the …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 16 Brandon Conley, 19, 400 W. CR 550S, Claypool, arrested for burglary. Bond: $2,000 surety. Jared Wayne Visel, 18, 4172 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, arrested for burglary and theft. Bond: $2,000 surety. May 15 Larry Lee Dennis Jr., 44, 201 …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer The victim of today’s fatality crash along U.S. 30 near Pierceton has been identified by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office. Mark Phillip Sikorski, 45, Kenosha, Wis., has been officially identified as the deceased driver, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. Sikorski was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:46 p.m. Thursday, May 14, West US 30 and North CR 650W, Warsaw. Driver: Kerine L. Miller, 48, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Miller turned too sharp while turning onto US 30, hitting the one way sign. Damage up to $5,000. 4:35 a.m. …read more.

One person is dead following a tractor-trailer accident along US 30, east of Pierceton today. A small canine, located inside the mangled semi cab was found alive and taken into safe keeping by the Kosciusko County Animal Control. The name of the driver has not been released at this time. The driver was found deceased …read more.

  Nathaniel McConnell, 24, Etna Green, was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital, with internal injuries following a two vehicle accident at 2:48 p.m. today. The accident was on US 6 at CR 23, north of Milford and just east of the US 6/SR 15 intersection. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s department accident crash release, distributed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:50 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 800 block North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Mark H. Soto reported fraud. 2:45 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 300 block East Syracuse Street/North Old SR 15, Milford. An individual reported a person had been jumped and another individual hit by …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a semi crashing into a building located at 7659 East US 30 in the area of the old Pierceton Truck Stop. Fire crews from Pierceton, Winona Lake and Warsaw are at the scene. The South Bend Tactical Rescue Team for District 2 and Warsaw’s Emergency …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 14 Gabriella Jessica Alexander, 26, 10080 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, arrested for neglect of a dependent causing bodily injury. Bond: $4,000 surety. Alisha Nicole Ousley, 24, 307 E. Lynwood Dr., Syracuse, arrested for throwing burning material from a moving vehicle. …read more.

Law Enforcement In Action Day 2015, for children and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 30, at Pike Lake Beach. The event is sponsored by Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the City of Warsaw Police Department. Events for the day will include: Police vehicles on display from 9 a.m. …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at 3:12 p.m. Thursday on US 33 at CR 40, south of Goshen. Debra S. Swinehart, 56, Elkhart, complained of neck and back pain following the accident. She was transported to IU Health Goshen. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Swinehart was northbound on US 33, south of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, 500 block North CR 650E, Pierceton. Rick E. Henderson reported the theft of a utility trailer. 2:11 a.m. Wednesday, 8200 East US 30, Pierceton. Deidra M. Allen reported the theft of of money. 1:11 p.m. Monday, May 11, 5500 block …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident involving a county resident: 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 11, SR 15 at CR 40, one mile south of Goshen. Drivers: Theodore Brooks, 80, Milford, and Timothy Klaff, 53, Chesterton. Brooks complained of chest and right hand pain. A passenger in Brooks’ vehicle, Sharon …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 14 Phomma JD Nakasen, 33, 3915 Winter St., Fort Wayne, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .08-.15. Bond: $550 cash. May 13 Sheana Leann Pearson, 25, 604 S. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended …read more.

The Indiana State Police announced Wednesday its participation in the national and statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. “It’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blume v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $692.83 Richard L. Davis, Warsaw, $1,422.62 Shellene Squires, Angola, $520.21 Bryan L. Keim v. Nick’s Flying Service, LaGrange, $6,094 Deborah …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:43 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Argonne Road, north of East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Cody M. McDonald, 22, South Wray Street, Akron, and Heather E. Ross, 43, West CR 550S, Claypool. McDonald’s vehicle hit the back of the Ross vehicle. Damage under $750.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 400 block Clinic Court, Warsaw. Roberta M. Hershberger reported vandalism to a parked vehicle.  

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:  May 12 Brandon Jay Chilcutt, 26, 72440 CR 29, Syracuse, arrested on a charge of burglary. Bond: $25,000. Shawn D. Ragsdale, 37, 311 E. Dearwood Court, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $839.50 Jaqueline Dominguez, 35, 340 E. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:07 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 800 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Gina M. Ratliff reported the theft of a BMX bicycle.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:57 p.m. Monday, May 11, West US 30, west of North CR 750W, Atwood. Driver: Than Aye, 52, Dover Drive, Fort Wayne. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 12 Jeremy Lee Dawson, 29, 653 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $750 cash.

Indiana University basketball player Devin Davis, 20, was cited with drug possession this week and suspended from all team activities. “Any additional action related to Davis’ status will occur after further review of this matter,” said J.D. Campbell, IU men’s basketball spokesman, in a statement. Davis, a sophomore forward from Indianapolis, was charged with possession …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 11 Eugene Attle Rasnake, 36, 9620 N. Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. No bond. Dustin Joseph  Miller, 20, 3904 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $300 cash. Charles David Shepherd Jr., 25, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:14 a.m. Monday, May 11, South SR 15 and South Rosewood Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Phyllis M. Munson, 76, South SR 15, Claypool, Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:09 p.m. Monday, May 11, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Becky L Marti reported items missing from her residence. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:05 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 500 block East Palm Drive, Syracuse. Police …read more.

Noah Emmanuel Akins, 24, 201 N. First St., North Manchester, was arrested Sunday on charges of rape. Charges were filed Monday in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 charging Akins with rape, a level 3 felony and sexual battery, a level 6 felony. A level 3 felony carries a penalty upon conviction of a fixed term …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:12 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 5600 block South Lake Shore Drive West, Warsaw. An individual reported an out of control juvenile. 1:09 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 4700 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Makyla Devenney reported the theft of a staffer sire pit bull. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:32 a.m. Sunday, May 10, East CR 1300N, west of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Drivers: Bridget N. Griffin, 16, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Joseph A. Hartzell, 25, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Griffin was cited for a learner’s permit violation as …read more.

Kosciusko The following persons were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 11 Jeremy Ray Weaver, 34, 11603 N. Elm Grove Drive, Syracuse, arrested for possession of a schedule I, II, III, IV controlled substance. Bond: $2,000 surety. Frank Bailey III, 40, 7220 E. Blacks Court, North Webster, arrested on two counts of …read more.

Elkhart The following persons were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility May 10 Marion Arturo Gonzales, 24, 704 Southside Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and driving while suspended with a prior infraction. No bond listed. May 9 Jeffery Leonard Cripe, 41, 9631 Pixie Way, Cromwell, arrested for false …read more.

UPDATE: Sheila A. Groninger, 44, est CR 100N, Warsaw, was checked at the scene by paramedics but was not transported to a hospital. Groninger complained of pain to the neck following a two-vehicle accident at 11:52 a.m. The accident was at the intersection of North Lake and West Fort Wayne streets, Warsaw. Groninger’s 2014 Ford …read more.