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Category: Public Records Archive 2015

Area Incident Reports

September 19, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:06 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1000 block of West 300 North, Warsaw. Tiffany L. Wilson reported a fraud. 10:17 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 100 block North Lake Street, Warsaw. Heather Lynn Bartley reported a violation of a protective order. 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 19, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:54 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, South Indiana Street and East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Erica R. Bibler, 17, 2441 West CR 250S, and Johna M. Hodges, 67, West Center Street, Warsaw. Bibler drove her car into the intersection where Hodges was driving. Hodges’ …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a vehicular crash involving a school bus and a “driverless” car near Syracuse. A 9-year-old boy was transported to IU Health Goshen in stable condition with minor head injuries. Kosciusko County Deputies, along with Syracuse Police and Fire Units, responded today at approximately 4:18 p.m. …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 18, 2015

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 18 Christopher Medina Godines, 28, 6110 Southcrest, Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear. No bond. Timothy James Hyde, 25, 8118 E. US 30, PIerceton, arrested for indecent exposure. Bond: $600 cash.  

Area Incident Reports

September 18, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:17 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 300 block of Argonne Road, Warsaw. Officers responded to reports of a battery. 2:18 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 100 block of east Prairie Street, Warsaw. Officers responded to reports of stolen merchandise from a flea market. The merchandise was recovered …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 18, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:19 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, South CR 700W south of West CR 700S, Mentone. Driver: Brant E. Nellans, 63, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, West SR 25S south of South CR 800W, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine has a new addition to the sheriff’s department’s roster. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Holderman recently replaced a vacancy within the department.

A motorcycle left at a business, then sold by the business owner, has resulted in theft charges being filed. Kimberly K. Antrim, 49, 1018 Monroe St., Rochester, was arrested Thursday evening, Sept. 17, on a charge of auto theft. She is being held on $5,000 surety and $250 cash bond. The charge is a level …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 18, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 18 Lisa Marie Klinge, 33, 208 W. Fifth St., Milford, arrested for driving while suspended with prior and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. Dennis Stephen Anweiler, 50, 899 S. Baums Bridge Road, Kouts, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 18, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:27 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, West CR 300S, west of South SR 15, Warsaw. Driver unknown. Police report a 2002 Saturn, registered to Maria C. Telles De Rodriguez, was southbound on SR 15 when it went off the road and hit a utility …read more.

UPDATE: Two-Vehicle Accident

September 17, 2015

UPDATE: NORTH WEBSTER — Brian K. Smoker, 55, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg, suffered a fracture/dislocation to the lower arm, after his motorcycle was hit at the intersection of East CR 500N and North CR 700E. The accident occurred at 4:37 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Jail Bookings

September 17, 2015

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 17 Eberaia Demone Fields, 41, 212 Oxford Way, Logansport, arrested for probation violation. No bond. Philip James Warren, 41, 320 N. Jackson Heights Road, Plymouth, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Aaron Edward Torbet, 34, 708 S. Kinder Drive, Syracuse, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 17, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:48 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, North Detroit Street and Plaza Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Brady M. Neddef, 29, West Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake, and Steven C. Skirmont, 58, Fayette Street, Hammond. Neddef was turning north onto Detroit Street and collided with Skirmont’s vehicle. Medics treated Neddef …read more.

Kosciusko County Court News

September 17, 2015

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Stephen and Rebecca Davis v. Bill Barley, Leesburg, $996.41 Carrie Connor, Leesburg, $996.41 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Karri Bloom, Syracuse, $179 Kay Farrar, Warsaw, $180.50 …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Abel Delira, 63, 12600 S. SR 13, lot #5, North Manchester, has been reported as a missing person through the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department yesterday afternoon. According to First Sgt. Chad Hill, deputies were advised that Delira has reportedly been missing since last Thursday, Sept. 10, however this was not originally reported …read more.

WARSAW — Two traffic stops by Indiana State Police lead to the arrest of three individuals on charges of dealing a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony, and possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony, and two people at Wyndham Gardens hotel for possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with …read more.

Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Pole

September 17, 2015

A driver who fell asleep while driving, suffered pain to the elbow/lower arm after his vehicle struck a utility pole early Wednesday, Sept. 16. The accident was reported at 6:32 a.m. on East Armstrong Road, west of North CR 450E, Leesburg. Jarrod A. Wood, 22, South CR 50W, Churubusco, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 17, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 17 Jennifer Sue Webber, 48, 804 N. Lake St., Syracuse, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .08-.15. Bond: $700 cash. Raymond Roy Blosser, 37, 1955 S. SR 13, Pierceton, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 …read more.

WARSAW — The second man from Benton Harbor, Mich., was arrested in the theft of computers from Wal-Mart Supercenter, Warsaw, in December 2014. The computers value totaled $998.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at Plaza Drive and North Detroit Street.

Area Police Reports

September 17, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5700 block North Second Street, Warsaw. Harold E. Gasaway reported the theft of a firearm. 2:32 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Joan Helser reported a theft. 2:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 200 block …read more.

WARSAW — On Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, at approximately 6 p.m., Warsaw Police were notified of a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident near downtown Warsaw.

Area Accident Reports

September 17, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, North CR 300E and north East CR 1000N, Milford. Drivers: Odis J. Shepherd, 45, Lincoln Highway, Plymouth, and Heather L. Wallace, 27, East Center Street, Bourbon. Shepherd suffered an abrasion to the head and was transported to Kosciusko …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 16, 2015

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 16 Bethany Ann Moore, 26, 306 S. Franklin St., Mentone, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. John Mitchell Uzubell, 34, 530 North Park Ave., Crown Point, arrested for resisting law enforcement. Bond: $750 cash. Sept. 15 Robert Wayne Oldaker, 25, …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 16, 2015

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:42 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 100 block of Warrior Path, Syracuse. Regina A. Friedrich reported theft of a cheerleading uniform. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:36 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 200 block of West Market Street, Warsaw. Cinthia …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 16, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:33 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, South Buffalo Street north of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Riley N. Hall. 18, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw, and Brooks A. Walls, 54, South CR 700W, Mentone. Walls stopped for a red light and Hall’s vehicle rear-ended his. Walls …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 16, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 15 Mark Edward Blankenship, 45, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, arrested for parole violation. No bond available. Alexis Ryann Henry, 20, 1920 Robin Drive, Warsaw, arrested for possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Bond: $600 cash. Alexandria Francine Baney, …read more.

Teen Death Being Investigated

September 16, 2015

NORTH WEBSTER — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and coroner’s office are investigating the death of a 16-year-old female from North Webster.

Area Accident Reports

September 16, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:28 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, East Center Street and South Cleveland Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Karen M. Bartley, 38, South Scott Street, Warsaw, and Elizabeth J. Howard, 81, East Main Street, Atwood. Bartley turned in front of the Howard vehicle. Bartley was cited for driving …read more.

Area Police Reports

September 16, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 3900 block North Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Debra L. Lackey reported custody issues.

Jail Bookings

September 15, 2015

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 15 Jose R. Mendoza, 24, 313 S. McKinley St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Cedric Coffie, 46, 533 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for criminal trespass. Bond: $500 cash. Haley Lynn Stamper, 19, 2803 Krista Lane, Winona Lake, arrested …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 15, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:04 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, East CR 1300N and North CR 250E, Milford. Drivers: Dale F. Jones, 44, CR 32, Goshen, and Christopher Pauwels, 42, East Dove Lane, Milford. While attempting to turn the corner, Jones’s vehicle collided with Pauwels’ vehicle, which was …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 15, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 15 Taran James Holderman, 23, 421 W. Porter St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of a precursor. Bond: $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Nicholas Andrew Irvine, 22, 3166 Blackford Drive, Tippecanoe, arrested for possession of a precursor. Bond: $5,000 surety and $250 …read more.

Area Police Reports

September 15, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:16 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 1600 block East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Larry E. Howard reported finding a bicycle in front of his residence. 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 300 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Zhenya O. Ogden reported the theft of an iPhone 4 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 15, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, East Center Street, west of South Harrison Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Mark E. Kelly, 47, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, and Ryan C. Hand-Minsch, 29, East CR 150N, Pierceton. Kelly’s vehicle struck the back of the Hand-Minsch vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

NAPPANEE — An Etna Green couple was among nine individuals injured in a two-vehicle accident in Elkhart County Sunday evening, Sept. 13. The accident was on SR 19, south of CR 28, just north of Nappanee. Omar Kauffman, 61, and Ruth Kauffman, 60, both of Etna Green, were transported to an area hospital. Omar Kauffman …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 14, 2015

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 900 block of North Mill Street, Syracuse. Lori L. Coy reported cemetery mischief. 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 200 block of East Henry Street, Syracuse. Sheila Lea Nesmith reported a fraud.

Area Accident Reports

September 14, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 13 south of SR 14, Sidney. Driver: Richard E. Holmes, 35, South SR 524, Lagro. Deer hit car. Damage up to $10,000. 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, North SR 15 north of West Plum Street, Leesburg. Drivers: …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Joni L. Bowers, 25, East Clark Street, Warsaw, has been upgraded from serious condition to stable condition at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle accident at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The accident was at SR 14 and East CR 100E, east of Silver Lake.

Area Accident Reports

September 14, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, South CR 600E and South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Louis D. Reimer, 58, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. 2:09 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, SR 15, north of Plum Street, Leesburg, Driver: Zachary A. …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 14, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 13 Brian Phillip Shepherd, 28, 7919 S. 250S, Pierceton, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Tiara Nicole Weeks, 24, 7613 Linden Ave., Hammond, arrested for OWI – schedule I, II controlled substance. Bond: $700 cash. Sean Robert …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A female driver has been flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wane, following a two-vehicle accident on SR 14, near CR 100E, east of Silver Lake. The two occupants in the second vehicle have been transported to Rochester Hospital. Silver Lake Fire Department, Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, Life-Med, Sidney Firefighters and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 13, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 12 Anthony Leonard Garro, 45, 314 N. Stanley St., North Webster, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Zachary Austin Blackburn, 5381 W. Turner Road, Claypool, arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. Sept. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 12, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Fox Farm Road and CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Justin M. Sterzik, 33, Laurel Street, Mishawaka. Sterzik ran a stop sign, ran his vehicle into a ditch and fled on foot. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Area Police News

September 12, 2015

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:32 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 200 block West Allen Street, Syracuse, Bambi J. Stuckman contacted police regarding a non-criminal matter. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 100 block of East Canal Street, Warsaw. A …read more.

WARSAW — Marcus Deunte Brooks, 31, 2441 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with strangulation, intimidation and domestic battery. He was held on $5,000 surety and $250 cash bond.

Jail Bookings

September 11, 2015

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: Sept. 10 Ethan Paul Mansell, 22, 68281 Main St., New Paris, arrested for burglary: forced entry. No bond listed. Kosciusko Sept. 11 Ashton Ray Wharton, 25, 512 Lura Circle, Milford, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC equal …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 11, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:21 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, North Old 15, south of East 900N, Milford. Driver: Ashton R. Wharton, 25, Lura Circle, Milford. Passenger Jason D. Huston, 34, Brookside Manor, Goshen, suffered minor bleeding to the face and was transported to KCH. Wharton was arrested …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of a 2006 Ford F150, which went off the road early this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, has been arrested. A passenger in his vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Area Police Reports

September 11, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3600 block Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Aaron D. Jones, reported threats/intimidation. 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1900 block East Jefferson Street, Warsaw  Rachel E. Fruit reported a battery.

Jail Bookings

September 10, 2015

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Koscuisko County Jail. Sept. 10 Kylee Jo Fenstermaker, 29, 527 Main St., Rochester, arrested for operating while intoxicated and possession of marijuana. Bond: $1,600 cash.

Area Accident Reports

September 10, 2015

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:41 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 726 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Zoa C. Zentz, 53, North Camelot Lane, Cromwell. Hit large post attached to Lance’s New Market building. Damage up to $5,000.

GOSHEN — The driver of a cement mixer complained of pain to the back, after that vehicle rolled onto its side attempting to avoid hitting a farm tractor. Justin J. DeSomer, 43, Syracuse, was taken to IU Health Goshen, following the accident at 12:41 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 10. The accident was on CR 38 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court News

September 10, 2015

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Brenda L. and David A. Alderfer, Mentone, $5,913.64 Danay Bowyer, Mentone, $5,090.51 Snow and Sauerteig v. Kevin D. Banghart, Claypool, $1,560.51 Linda …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 10, 2015

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Sept. 10 Bruce Eugene Baldillez, 30, 111 E. Baltimore St., Syracuse, arrested for no operators, chauffeurs or public passenger license. Bond: $1,500. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 9 Kevin Jermaine Ladd, 41, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 10, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, North Detroit Street, south of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Bret W. Wolf, 56, Warsaw; Jocelyn N. Garrido, 22, Burket; and Reynaldo Bonilla, 41, Leesburg. Wolf’s vehicle struck the back of the Garrido vehicle, which was pushed into …read more.

SYRACUSE — A motorcyclist, who police say was traveling at an unreasonable speed for conditions, was taken to IU Health Goshen following an accident Tuesday afternoon, Sept 8. The accident was north of Syracuse on CR 29 at CR 52.

Jail Bookings

September 9, 2015

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Jeremiah Lynn Wallen, 28, 7172 S CR 400W, Claypool, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $168.50 cash.

Area Incident Reports

September 9, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:54 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Melissa L. Albirght reported a theft. 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2300 block of East Market Street, Warsaw. A female reported being battered by her ex-boyfriend.

Area Accident Reports

September 9, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:39 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, East US 30 east of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Drivers: Bradley R. Slone, 28, North Webster, and Andy A. Lopresto, 41, Reading, Mich. Slone became distracted and his vehicle rear-ended Lopresto’s semi-truck. Slone had lacerations to the head …read more.

Area Police News

September 9, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:31 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 600 block West Jefferson Street, Warsaw, Police were called to a report of a battery to a female. Police are investigating. 4:16 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 200 block North Sherman Street, Warsaw. James E. Jorczak reported a lawn mower …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 9, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:27 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, North CR 850E, north of East CR 400N, North Webster. Driver: Laura A. Meinert-Bidle, 42, North Webster. Meinert-Bidle complained of pain to the head. She was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Meinert-Bidle’s vehicle went off the road causing her to …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 9, 2015

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Sept. 8 Erin Lee Edel, 40, 409 N. Washington, Bourbon, arrested for disorderly conduct, contempt of court, resisting law enforcement and criminal trespass. Bond: $491.45. Beth Nicole Davis, 24, 706 S. Thwaits, Syracuse, arrested for possession of methamphetamine and contempt of …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was arrested yesterday for allegedly strangling a female during an argument at his residence in May.  According to an affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on May 13, officers were called to respond to a battery complaint. Upon arrival, a female victim stated at 4:30 p.m. she entered …read more.

PIERCETON — At 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, emergency personnel were called to respond to an accident located at North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. According to an accident report filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Justin S. Smith, 29, of Pierceton, and Peggy A. Gerkin, 71, Leesburg, collided when Gerkin, who was …read more.

Cromwell Man Dies In Iowa

September 8, 2015

MUSCATINE, IOWA— According to news channels in Muscatine, Iowa, Ramon Duque, 58, of Cromwell, drowned in the Mississippi River in Iowa’s Muscatine County.

UPDATE: CLAYPOOL –The fire is reportedly under control at this time Emergency personnel are currently responding to Louis Dreyfus located at 7344 South SR 15, Claypool, to a reported fire in a prep area of the building. Warsaw Fire Department has been called for an assist.

Jail Bookings

September 8, 2015

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 8 Christopher Harper Paine, 42, 2552 S. Woodland Trail, Warsaw, arrested for allowing a dog to stray. Bond: $25.

Area Accident Reports

September 8, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:21 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, West CR 1300N and North CR 500W, MIlford. Driver: Mian M. Scott, 22, Elkhart. Ran off the road and rolled car over. No injuries were reported. Damage up to 5,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 8, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents. 8:06 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2100 block of Dubois Drive, Warsaw. A female reported a battery. 4:23 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 1800 block of East Clark Street, Warsaw. A male suspect was arrested for breaking into a vehicle belonging to Brandon J. Bussard. 3:14 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 8, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. Drivers: Justin S. Smith, 29, Pierceton, and Peggy A. Gerkin, 71, Leesburg. Gerkin complained of pain to the left side and suffered a laceration to her left arm. She was …read more.

MILFORD — An incident of motorists believing they recognized an individual on a moped ended up with one individual being stabbed and another being arrested for battery with a deadly weapon.

Jail Bookings

September 8, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 8 Mitchell Scott, 56, 1638 Jeanete Ave., Akron, Ohio, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .08-.15. Bond: $15,0000 surety. Sept. 7 Heather Renee Addair, 32, 32 N. Lakeview Drive, North Manchester, arrested on a body attachment …read more.

WARSAW — Residents in the area of Sophie Lane, Warsaw, were evacuated from their homes after police were alerted to the presence of suspicious items in the parking lot at Canterbury Apartments, Warsaw.

SILVER LAKE — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of SR 14, east of Silver Lake. According to officials at the scene, the driver of a motorcycle crashed into a grassy ditch after striking a bird. Thanks to a soft landing area and wearing a helmet, the driver escaped …read more.

Pierceton — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of SR 13 and CR 200N. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles. According to officials at the scene, one individual was transported due to minor injuries to an area hospital.  

Jail Bookings

September 6, 2015

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 4 Riley Michele Krajewski, 25, 3966 N. Blue Heron Drive, Warsaw, arrested for possession of paraphernalia and public intoxication. Bond: $600 cash. Gabriel Samuel Rhodes, 20, 410 W. First St., Milford, arrested for failure to stop after accident. Bond: $500 cash. …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 5, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: Midnight, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2900 block of South Woodland Trail, Warsaw. Julie C. Dunbar reported a fraud.    

Area Accidents Reports

September 5, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:24 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Larry L. Stout, 68, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damage up to $2,500. 3:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, County Farm Road and CR 800S, Claypool. …read more.

Dewart Lake — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported camper fire located at 4 EMS D19 Lane near Dewart Lake.  

Jail Bookings

September 4, 2015

Kosciusko The following individuals were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 4 Austin Lee King, 24, 204 Hammontree St., Larwill, arrested for obstruction of justice. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Abigail Lee Pifer, 39, 701 Robson Road, Winona Lake, arrested for body attachment. Bond: $2,200 cash. Andrew V. Barfell, 2087 S. Packerton Road, Winona …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 4, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents. 4:23 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 1800 block of East Clark Street, Warsw. A subject was arrested for breaking into a vehicle owned by Thomas E. Burns and stealing several items. 6:49 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 300 block of West Market Street, Warsaw. A male …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 4, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, West CR 1350N and North CR 200W, Milford. Driver: Michael L. Williams, 46, Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne. Backed ambulance into sheriff’s department patrol car. Damage up to $2,500. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, West US 30 and …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 4, 2015

Elkhart The following person was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility. Jordan Ray Risner, 29, 19022 Fourth St., New Paris, arrested and held for another jurisdiction. No bond. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 3 Adam Perry Shay, 24, 7408 W. Ben Lane, Claypool, arrested …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 4, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents. 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, East Center Street and North Lindberg Street. Drivers: Veronica Bayles, 53, East CR 550S, Warsaw, and Richard E. Miller, 40, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Bayles’ vehicle hit the back of Miller’s just past the intersection. Damage up to $10,000.

Area Incident Reports

September 4, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents. 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Police arrested a male and female subject for theft at Wal-Mart. 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 500 block of North Bay Drive and East Smith Street, Warsaw. Police were notified of a hit …read more.

ATWOOD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a moped on Old Road 30 and West Hoffer Road.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

Jail Bookings

September 3, 2015

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 3 Anthony W. Pollard Jr., 49, 9567 E. Adams Road, Pierceton, arrested for battery. Bond: $600 cash. Shawn Prater, 36, 3119 E. Wooster Road, Pierceton, arrested for parole violation. Held for another agency.

Area Accident Reports

September 3, 2015

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents. 12:21 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, South Buffalo Street and West Market Street. Drivers: Tammy M. Akers, 36, East Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Ronda R. Wiesehan, 44, South CR 100W, Claypool. Akers turned in front of Wiesehan and their vehicles collided. Damage up to …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police are on the scene of a motorcycle vs horse/buggy accident in the area of 2512 W. CR 1350N, northwest of Milford. Lutheran Air Ambulance has been contacted. One individual, a male, is being flown from the scene by Lutheran Air Ambulance, to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A female is being transported …read more.

Sentencings

September 3, 2015

Aug. 31 Noma Jean McPeak, 47, 5562 W. Swan Court, Claypool, sentenced for failure to stop after an accident and operating while intoxicated. On the first charge, she was sentenced to 180 days in the Kosciusko County Jail, to be suspended upon conditions set by the court. On the second charge, she was sentenced to …read more.

By 1ST SGT CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a head-on crash from this morning that required two drivers to be airlifted from the scene near Mentone. KCSD deputies and emergency personal were dispatched at 9:51 a.m. to a head-on crash, east of CR 1000W on SR 25. Responders …read more.

Jail Bookings

September 3, 2015

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility Sept. 2 Donna Elayne Everage, 23, 470 Clinic St., Warsaw, arrested for dealing or possession of a look a like substance. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Sept. 2 Tiffany Nichole …read more.

Kosciusko County Court News

September 3, 2015

Koscisuko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Luisa Adame, Warsaw, $672.81 Dudley O. Allen, Warsaw, $3,305.56 Linda Compagnari, Silver Lake, $1,299.34 Michael Compton, Warsaw, $1,316.25 Susan T. DeCamp, Warsaw, $5,700.20 …read more.

MENTONE — One driver has already been airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to Parkview Hospital, while EMS personnel are awaiting the arrival of a second air ambulance to transport the second driver. The accident is near 8768 W. SR 25. Drivers are advised SR 25 is temporarily closed between CR 800W and CR 900W until the …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 3, 2015

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, North Warner Road and East Cornelius Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Dorothy A. McCallum, 76, Indianapolis, and Janie H. Leach, 55, Syracuse. McCallum turned the corner too sharp in her vehicle, hitting the Leach vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 9:19 …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 3, 2015

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 700 block East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Kimberly A. Reidenbach reported a battery Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:14 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1000 block East Clark Street, Warsaw. Police were notified of a hit and …read more.

Area Incident Reports

September 2, 2015

Warsaw The Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1200 block of Heron Boulevard, Warsaw. Christopher M. Nagy reported finding a firearm on the street in front of his home. 11:52 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1100 block of East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Police transported a male subject to the Bowen …read more.

Jail Booking

September 2, 2015

The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Linda Gail Riley, 41, 907 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: 450 cash.

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