Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:20 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 1006 N. Washington St., Bourbon. Officer Matt Geiger observed a vehicle being driven by Christopher M. Long, committing driving infractions and arriving at his residence before being confronted by police. It was found Long had a suspended driver’s license …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 21 Demetrius Sterling Miller, 27, 600 N. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested on a warrant for another jurisdiction and possession of marijuana. Bond: $618.50 cash. Pilar Hinojosa I, 35, 101 Warner Drive, Claypool, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $350 cash. Daniel …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:46 p.m. Friday, March 20, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Sara Montoya reported a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:39 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:32 p.m. Friday, March 20, Jalynn Street and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Paige M. Smiley, 17, Heide Lane, Milford, and Caprial L. Marie Conner, 18, East Hill Street, Wabash. Conner struck Smiley’s vehicle as both were attempting to pull into a parking lot. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 1:22 p.m. Friday, March 20, East Center Street, east of South Wood Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Suzanne Bibler, 40, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, Erica Y. Roche, 26, Lilac Lane, Fort Wayne, and Kayla M. Stone, 21, East Prairie Street, Leesburg. Bibler collided with the rear …read more.

(Photo provided by the Indiana State Police)   Lane G. Dodson, 33, the Plymouth man who was shot by police last December in the K-Mart Parking lot in Plymouth, now faces several felony charges to included attempted murder. Dodson turned himself in to state police officials at the Marshall County Jail this morning after he …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 19 Daniel Gonzalez, 17, 704 E. Center St., Warsaw, waived as an adult, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $2,000 surety. Holly Jo Haney, 37, 301 N. East Street, Milford, arrested for driving while suspended and on a warrant by another …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:31 p.m. Thursday, March 19, East CR 1000S, east of South Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Aisha C. Harris, 19, East Portside Drive, Warsaw. Harris over corrected her vehicle when it went off the road causing it to go off the opposite side …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:59 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Andrea N. French reported the theft of medication. 6:21 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 4500 block East Woodland Acres Drive, Syracuse. James Shofner reported a fraudulent charge on a credit card. 12:15 …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 19 Justin Alan Christner, 29, 301 South Rowland Ave., arrested on a warrant from another Indiana agency. No bond.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 12:58 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw. Drivers: Stephanie M. Overbey, 39, South CR 675W, Silver Lake, and Michael B. Clark, 25, East Mohr Road, Greenfield. Overbey ran into Clark’s vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Damage up to $10,000. 10:30 …read more.

Sterling Ray Templeton, 34, North CR 700E, Leesburg, has preliminarily been charged with possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony. The charges are a result of this morning’s incident in Pierceton. His bond is set at $20,000 surety. The affidavit of probable cause, released by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Pamela Alonzoponce, Warsaw, $2,062.20 David A. Forney, Etna Green, $1,758.53 Kamarin Gochenour, Warsaw, $982.50 Clistie M. Hoskins, Claypool, $1,420.03 Jennifer R. LaFollette, Warsaw, …read more.

Daniel Ybarra, 31, East CR 800S, Claypool, was given a break by Kosciusko Superior Court Judge David Cates when he was sentenced this morning for the April 24 robbery of Lassus Handy-Dandy, Warsaw. His plea agreement was accepted — he pleaded guilty to armed robbery, a class B felony, with the charges of theft and …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 18 Ryan Joel Castle, 31, 278 North Thorne St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a felony charge. No Bond David William Akridge, 22, 6127 North CR 950E, North Webster, arrested for criminal trespassing. Bond: $300 cash James Wesley Tener, …read more.

In 2010, Brandon T. Woody was sentenced on eight charges followed by a probation he violated in September 2013. A bond revocation hearing was held this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court 1, that revoked the original $5,000 surety bond. The request, made by Ace Bail Bonds who was the bond holder in that case, was granted …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, intersection of Detroit Street and Pope Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Shannon L. Dickey, 23, SR 14, Silver Lake; Robert R. Gillespie, 22, Millcreek Pike, Wabash. Dickey did not see Gillespie, entered the intersection and made contact with Gilespie’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased individual from this morning’s pursuit and shooting incident in the Town of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson stated Dalen Anthony Ousley, 29, Fort Wayne, was pronounced dead at the scene from what initially appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A scheduled autopsy will be …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 700 block of Thwaits Court, Syracuse, report of criminal trespassing. David William Akridge was arrested in connection with the incident. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:19 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2600 …read more.

(Photo provided by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) One individual is in custody and a second is dead after an early morning pursuit in Pierceton. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Pierceton Police Department are currently investigating a pursuit and shooting incident that occurred this morning on the west side of the Town of Pierceton. …read more.

UPDATE: The suspect has been located by police. Police Departments from around the county are converging on the west side of Pierceton to search for a man who fired shots at an officer. At approximately 4:40 a.m. today an officer was in pursuit of a vehicle in Pierceton, which crashed. The officer reported shots were …read more.

Michelle Stimmel A Whitley County woman has been sentenced for numerous drug related charges. According to a sentencing order provided by the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office, Michelle A. Stimmel, of Kimmel, has been committed to the Whitley County Jail with assignment to work release for aiding in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; …read more.

Numerous field and grass fires have been reported throughout Kosciusko County today. Emergency personnel were called to respond to Claypool this morning as well as to a fire located in the Atwood area. Those burning leaves and other debris for a spring cleaning of yards and fields are advised to take caution and be aware …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, South Huntington Street and East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Tyler J. Wolfe, 17, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Melinda L. Cannon, 55, East Bayview Drive, Syracuse. Wolfe failed to yield to a red light while heading east on …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 12300 block North Bishop Road, Syracuse. Jeffrey D. Adams reported damage to his vehicle at a golf course. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:36 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 500 block Turkey …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 18 Scott Willard Drumm, 24, 613 Obispo St., Culver, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and OWI with a BAC equal to or greater than .15. Bond: $550 cash. March 17 Joshua Warren Powers, 28, 12446 S 600E, North Manchester, …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a corn field fire at 3559 East Old Road 30 in Warsaw. The fire was the result of a brush fire that got out of control. No one was harmed.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 17 Colleen Irene Reavis, 44, 116 N. Sixth St., Elkhart, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, North SR 13, south of East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Driver: Jason P. Vancuren, 29, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: …read more.

Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and Paramedics responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 12:23 p.m. today. The accident was at the corner of Bowser and Huntington streets, Syracuse. According to police on scene, a grey Chevrolet Equinox driven by Melinda Cannon of Syracuse was traveling north on Huntington Street. When …read more.

Last Saturday a Warsaw women was stopped by Indiana State Police on US 30 near Parker Street in Warsaw for running a traffic light. Indiana State Police Lt. Chad Larsh soon discovered after talking to the women that she was acting abnormal and showing signs of drug and alcohol impairment. The driver of the pickup …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:28 p.m. Monday, March 26, East 900N, east of North SR 13, Syracuse. Driver: Sandra L. Atkins, 53, North Hartzler St., Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 14, North SR 13, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: March 16 Miranda Lynn Nicholson, 37, 3757 N 900W, Cromwell, arrested on a warrant for another jurisdiction. No bond listed Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 17 Jonathan James Brewer, 25, 340 E. …read more.

Jason R. Bontrager, 36, 72833 CR 29, Syracuse, should have discovered if the court accepted his plea agreement Monday morning. But instead, he rescinded his plea of guilty and his case is now set for a jury trial July 21-22. Bontrager was charged in August 2014 for corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2200 block west 400N, Warsaw. Kellie M. Wolfe reported the theft of a PlayStation 3 and controller. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:51 p.m. Monday, March 16, 1000 block East Center Street, …read more.

  Authorities are currently responding to a car versus pedestrian accident at the intersection of North Runkle Drive and East Burkhart Drive in Warsaw. The pedestrian is being treated at the scene for minor injuries. The vehicle reportedly fled the scene.

By SEAN HOLMES Undersheriff, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting impaired driving patrols on Tuesday, March 17. In addition to normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership will be out in an effort to make sure that the Elkhart County community has a safe St. Patrick’s Day. Saturation …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a reported field fire in the area of 1209 East CR 700S in Claypool. The fire reportedly started as a result of individuals burning brush. The fire is currently under control.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 16 Brandon Lamarr Bolden, 22, 224 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $300 cash. Reuben Jesse Delion, 20, 313 Rattington Cir., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child and criminal trespassing. Bond: …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, 100 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Samantha Smalley reported her son’s bicycle stolen.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 5:55 p.m. Sunday, March 15, North CR 250E and East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Jonathan S. Sproul, 26, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Breanna A. Ferm, 18, EMS Lane, Warsaw. Sproul struck the rear of Ferm’s vehicle as both were coming …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a report of a corn field on fire in the area of 8016 E. Pioneer Way, off Hoss Hill Road. It is reported there is 10 to 15 acres on fire and heading towards a wooded area.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 16 Adrian Castillo, 26, 518 East Clark St., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $1,000 cash March 15 Jeremy Allen Harter, 37, 712 Hillside Drive, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .08 to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:38 p.m. Sunday, March 15, intersection of North CR 100E and East CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Madison C. Massie, 17, EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg; Hugo F. Alvarez, 21, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Massie rear-ended Alvarez at the stop sign. Damages up to $10,000 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:35 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 1300 block of Maplecrest Street in Warsaw, two dogs were allowed to stray and attacked another dog. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 4900 block of East CR 1200N, Syracuse, report of criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

A Syracuse man was taken to IU Health-Goshen with a fractured right leg and bruised left leg after becoming pinned between two vehicles in his driveway earlier this evening. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Benjamin Freestone, 36, 72285 CR 133, Syracuse, was directing Lavina Freestone, 15, Syracuse, into the driveway, at the residence, to park …read more.

David C. Miller, 33, New Paris, was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle-vehicle accident at 6:58 p.m. Friday, in New Paris. The accident was on SR 15 north of CR 46. Miller was airlifted by Med-Flight. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Kaitlyn A. VanDiepenbos, 19, Bourbon, was northbound on SR 15, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 14 Maria Rafaela Motto, 51, 505 Berlinton Avenue, Logansport, arrested for theft. Bond: $2,000 surety. Timothy Owen Goode, 65, 2983 Old US 31, Rochester, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $550 cash. Crystal Janine Alcox, 28, 1005 Becker Street, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:01 p.m. Friday, March 13, East Winona Avenue, east of East Smith Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Richard S. Martin, 40, South 50W, Claypool, and Heidi A. Bedford, 26, Mineral Springs Avenue, Winona Lake. Martin’s vehicle struck the back of Bedford’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Friday, March 13, WalMart Supercenter officials reported a female adult shoplifter. Taken was motor oil, shampoo, orange juice, envelopes, health and protein bars. Value: $48.69. 10:16 a.m. Friday, March 13, 900 block E. Clark Street, Warsaw. Ashlee N Martin, reported an individual …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 13 Anthony Allan Spaulding, 31, 7059 E. CR 100N, Rochester, arrested for body attachment warrant. Bond: $1,000 cash. Juan Aurelio, 18, 309 S. High St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $500 cash. Richard Alonzo Howard Jr., 36, 221 N. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 7:25 a.m. Friday, March 13, South SR 15 and West CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Nancy E. Fairchild, 50, North CR 200W, Macy. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 10:49 p.m. Thursday, March 12, North SR 19, north of West CR 800N, Nappanee. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 8400 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Brian Walls reported damage to his vehicle. Warsaw 2:32 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 1800 block Spring Hill Road, Warsaw. Officials with Warsaw Missionary Church reported damage to the outdoor sign. Thursday, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:26 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: William Shepherd, 66, South SR 15, Claypool, and Lena Heintzleman, 73, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Both drivers were parked in parking spaces on the opposite side of isle and began to back at the same …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire. Reports are the potential fire is at 57 EMS B42A Lane, Warsaw. Turkey Creek Fire Territory has been put on standby at their own fire station. Firefighters arrived to discover smoke and fire coming from the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished. No one …read more.

Syracuse Police made two arrests early this afternoon following a routine traffic stop. Officer Joe Keene stopped a black Buick passenger car around 12:24 p.m. at Wilby’s gas station, located at the intersection of Bowser Road and South Huntington Street. Driver Tania L. Semons, 25, South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, was driving a car with …read more.

A Fort Wayne man who admitted his role in a major marijuana trafficking ring has been sentenced today to 14 years in prison under the terms of his plea agreement. Michael Fabini was arrested in December 2012 on more than 40 charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and unlawful financial transactions after police raided his …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 12 Jacqueline Renee Smith, 34, 102 W. Noah St., Claypool, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 cash. Curtis Jay Michael, 38, 2833 S. Keck Dr., Kimmell, arrested for possession of a precursor and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000 surety. Tania Lynn Semons, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 6:39 a.m. Thursday, March 12, SR 13, north of South County Line Road, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher A. Fancil, 41, North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 6 …read more.

Thomas Glen Hursey Kosciusko County and Syracuse officers have charged a fifth subject in connection to the Feb. 19 murder of two Syracuse residents. Thomas Glen Hursey, 27, 677 Walter Way Court, Warsaw, has been arrested on two counts of murder, both A felony charges; aiding, inducing or causing robbery with serious bodily injury, a …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Martin Financial Management v. Daniel L. Blue, Goshen, $1,902.33 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Joshua Brooks, Warsaw, $183 Cory Johnson, Cromwell, $188 Jennifer Lucas, Winona Lake, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, North Park Avenue and East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Anna B. Burnett, 88, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Kimberly A. Cano, 28, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Burnett’s vehicle struck the Cano vehicle while turning onto Center Street. Damage up …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 900 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Officers were called to a fight involving a knife at Shamrock Village. 1:33 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 1300 block Gable Drive, Warsaw. Angela K. Cox reported her vehicle broken into and her purse stolen.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: March 11 Ociel Vallejo Jr., 28, 12656 N. 250E, Milford, arrested for battery resulting in serious bodily injury and possession of marijuana. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 11 Kyle …read more.

[weaver_youtube a-Z4oYmoVFw rel=0]   Kyle David DeHart appeared in Kosciusko Circuit Court wearing the black and white jail jumpsuit with a grey sweatshirt underneath. Like Brandon Woody, DeHart was in a belly band connecting to handcuffs and ankle cuffs. Kyle DeHart DeHart has been charged with two counts of felony murder, one charge each for …read more.

Ashlyn Nicole Shepard Further details have been released regarding a Mishawaka woman’s involvement in the grisly murder of a young Syracuse couple Thursday, Feb. 19. Ashlyn Nicole Shepard, 21, was arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and preliminarily charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony, in connection with the murder of …read more.

Barry Lambert, 52, Milford, was the driver of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix which struck a 5-year-old Nappanee boy who ran out between parked cars. The accident occurred at 7:42 p.m. tonight on Main Street, south of Third Street in New Paris. The 5-year-old, Xavier Leeland, Nappanee, did not have any visible injuries, but was …read more.

Ashlyn Nicole Shepard Ashlyn Nicole Shepard, 21, Mishawaka, was arrested around 6:30 tonight and preliminarily charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony, in connection with the murder of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. Shepard was the girl friend of Kyle Dehart. Dehart was reportedly at her residence when he was arrested on Feb. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 1300 block Gable Drive, Warsaw. Angela K. Cox reported her purse stolen from her vehicle. 5:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 1300 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. A hit-and-run accident occurred at Advance Auto Parts. Winona Lake Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 11 Jeffrey Noel Reed, 58, 102 S. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $500 cash. Mark Allen Osbun II, 44, 630 S. Old SR 13, Pierceton, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $1,000 cash. Pilar Hinojosa I, 35, …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department responded to the following accident: 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, alley north of East Catholic Street, Pierceton. Drivers: Carroll L. Walton, 82, North CR 650E, Pierceton, and Herbert L. Wheeler, 77, Ross Avenue, Warsaw. Walton was backing out of a parking space behind the Pierceton American Legion and …read more.

Update: Emergency personnel responded to an accident located on Parker Street and US 30 at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. According to an accident report filed by officials, two individuals sustained minor injuries in the crash. Robert L. Dust, 85, of South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse, suffered a contusion/bruise to the chest, and passenger Dorothy J. Baker, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 10 Ricky Allen Wright II, 20, 1100 W. 700S, Claypool, arrested for failure to appear – felony. No bond. Rick Leslie Kensinger, 33, 3745 S SR 25, Mentone, arrested for probation violation – misdemeanor. No bond. Jamie Nichole Albert, 25, 3745 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 9300 block East Woodys Lane, Syracuse. Jim Marcuccilli reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 500 block East Market Street, Warsaw. Elizabeth A. Ruggles reported harassment. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, South CR 600W, north of West CR 500S, Warsaw. Driver: Daryl C. Wright, 19, South Scott Road, Claypool. Wright drove his vehicle through standing water. He lost control of the vehicle, hitting a snowbank and rolling over. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 10 Victor Gaspar Soberanis, 29, 1692 East CR 200N, Warsaw, arrested for identity deception. Bond: $2,000 surety. Scott Marshall Singer, 50, 658 West St., Valparaiso, arrested on body attachment warrant. Bond: $1,300 cash. David Isaac Mullins, 30, 2983 N. Murphy Lane, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, South SR 25 and West CR 250S, Warsaw. Drivers: Mitchell L. Townsend, 24, Wabash Avenue, Rochester, and Angela K. Inglehearn, 24, North CR 650E, Rochester. Townsend looked down, diverting his attention from the road, resulting in a …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today two indictments charging six persons in what is alleged to be the largest cocaine distribution network in the greater Fort Wayne area. These indictments were the result of an extensive law enforcement investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Fort Wayne Safe Streets Task Force. In addition …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 10 Kenneth James Bentele, 49, 10867 Studler Road, Von Aqua, Tenn., arrested on five counts check deception. Bond: $7,500 cash. March 9 Steven Brent Robinson, 61, 915 E. Garfield St., Warsaw, arrested for battery with a deadly weapon and criminal reckless …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:46 a.m. Monday, March 9, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Dana Kay Frost reported the vehicle she had loaned out has not been returned. Warsaw 8:11 p.m Monday, March 9, 1900 block Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw. Mari Beth Kennedy reported a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, West CR 600N west of North SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: Amar B. Awale, 38, Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw. Awale’s vehicle hit a patch of ice, causing him to lose control. The vehicle struck an iron corner fence post. …read more.

An unnamed passenger in a vehicle was checked by paramedics following a two-vehicle accident Friday on SR 15 at CR 200S, Warsaw. That passenger refused medical care. The accident occurred at 12:48 p.m. Friday. Shonda M. Burchett, 36, Michaels Street, Warsaw, began to move her vehicle forward when the light changed to green, hitting the …read more.

Four persons from Fort Wayne were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital with injuries following a two-vehicle accident at North CR 200E and East CR 700N, Leesburg. The accident was at 2:46 p.m. Friday, March 6. The accident occurred when Marmas Hasan, 20, Fayette Drive, Fort Wayne, disregarded the stop sign at CR 200E and collided …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called to a one-vehicle accident at 3379 CR 1300N, north of Milford, around 4:50 p.m. today. The vehicle struck a utility pole after leaving the roadway, causing downed power lines. The accident resulted in the transformer catching fire. Multi-Township EMS was called to the scene to check the driver. Kosciusko County …read more.

A Bristol man is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a $100,000 surety bond. John Bradly Wood, 21, 53013 Pinebrook Drive, Bristol, has been preliminarily charged with a deadly weapon. Filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court 3, the affidavit of probable cause states Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Bucher spoke with Cindy Schroll …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: March 9 Zachary Henry Woodcock, 24, 405 Wexford Place, Warsaw, arrested for court. No bond. Whitney Esther Kerr, 28, 10491 S. Pearson Blvd., Silver Lake, arrested for failure to appear. No bond. Brandon Ray Richcreek, 26, 5510 East CR 650N, Syracuse, arrested …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident located at the Emeline and Higbee intersection in Milford. The accident was at approximately 2:45 p.m. Monday, March 9. One person reportedly complained of neck and back pain and is requesting to be checked out by EMS. Milford Police and Fire departments responded to the scene.

Elkhart The following individuals were arrested and booked at the Elkhart County Detention Center: March 9 Christopher Allen Phillips, 27, 3524 E. 1000N, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $150. March 8 Brandt Michael Benzing, 23, 12066 N. Morris Road, Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. No bond …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:22 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 1900 block East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Jay E. Sweatland at Dalton Foundry reported a matter of identity deception. 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 3300 block Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Steven K. Farmer reported damage to the rear of his …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:07 p.m. Friday, March 6, East US 30, Warsaw. unoccupied vehicle registered to Ronald E. Blanton, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Blanton parked in parking lot of Pak-a-Sak, thought he put his vehicle in park. While inside the station the vehicle rolled backward down …read more.

Kyle DeHart Kyle David DeHart, 23, 11136 N. CR 450E, Syracuse, has been preliminarily charged with two counts of murder and obstruction of justice. There is no bond. The charges stem from the early morning Feb. 19 murder of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley. The latest charges against DeHart were filed Friday in Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 7 Erick Alejandro Rosales, 20, 1692 East CR 200N, Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 cash March 6 Craig T. Best, 18, 1812 North Hartzler St., Warsaw, arrested for criminal trespassing and intimidation. Bond unavailable. Zhenya Orlando Eugene …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:19 a.m. Saturday, March 7, SR 15 just north of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Conner S. Klosowski, 20, Center Street, Warsaw. Klosowski was southbound on SR 15 and believed one of his tires blew out. As a result, he ran off the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, 100 block of Market Street, Warsaw. Craig T. Best and Zhenya Orlando Eugene Odgen were found on the rooftop of Lake City Bank. Both admitted to being on the property without permission, and they were both arrested for criminal …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 6 Trey Michael Burbank, 21, 11144 S. County Farm Road, Silver Lake, arrested for parole violation. No bond. Dana Michelle Aman, 40, 60920 Deerfield Drive, Goshen, arrested on a warrant from another agency. No bond.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 5:58 a.m. Friday, March 6, South CR 275E, south of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis L. Sibert, 58, East CR 700S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 6:33 …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on CR 200E and CR 700N in Leesburg. According to officials at the scene the accident was caused by one vehicle disregarding the stop sign at the intersection. At least two people were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital by Multi-Township EMS.  

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at SR 15 and CR 200S. One individual was checked by Multi-Township EMS. It was reported the individual signed off and was not transported. The accident involved a rear-end collision between two vehicles. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Northbound traffic on SR 15 was temporarily …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 5 Alaina Leighan J. Barrington, 34, 402 N. Broadway St., Mentone, arrested for failure to appear on a felony charge and failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Bond: $10,000 surety on the felony and $500 cash on the misdemeanor. Mark …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: Cynthia A. Taylor, 53, East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500 Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:52 …read more.