WARSAW — A woman who struck a friend’s husband has been arrested and charged with battery, while armed with a deadly weapon.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, North CR 850E and East CR 250N, Pierceton. Drier: James Q. Cunningham, 46, Park Avenue, Fort Wayne. Ran off the road going around a curve. Cunningham complained of wrist pain but refused medical treatment at the scene. Damage up to …read more.

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Sept. 1 Eduardo Rayas-Mateos, 46, 3757 N. 900W, Cromwell, arrested for forgery and domestic battery. No bond listed. Daniel Joseph Sprague, 39, 204 E. Union St., Ligonier, arrested for contempt of court. Bond: $2,000. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:28 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Hepler Drive, south of Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Heath W. Cripe, 37, Warsaw. Cripe stated he was not paying attention while driving and his vehicle drifted into a parked vehicle registered to Max E. Julian, Warsaw. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw resident has been arrested for allegedly giving herself more than $750 in unauthorized store discounts from Owen’s Supermarket. Police responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Owen’s Loss Prevention Officer, Heather Budenz, reported that employee, Florence R. Starkey had been giving herself and other employees unauthorized discounts by purchasing items in …read more.

WARSAW — A dispute over an individual allowing his dogs to run loose, threatened to shoot his neighbors and reportedly did shoot one dog.

SYRACUSE — A welfare check Sunday, Aug. 30, resulted in an arrest and multiple charges being filed.

WHITLEY COUNTY — A 57-year-old woman was pronounced deceased at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Whitley County. The accident was at 5:26 a.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 2, at US 30 and CR 800E.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:58 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 12100 block North East Wawasee Drive, and Morris Road, Syracuse. Police received a report of a hit and run crash. 3:44 p.m. Monday, 900 block North Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Tara M. Akers reported the fraudulent use of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office are searching for victims of an alleged scam artist.

The following individuals were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Sept. 1 Tammy K. Newsome, 5790 S. Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw, arrested for body attachment and theft. Bond: $4,600 cash. Florence R. Starkey, 29, 3762 E. Old Road 30, Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $500 cash. Brandon Lewis Jones, 25, 2195 S. CR 500E, Pierceton, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:41 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, West Union Street and South SR 15, Warsaw. Driver: Cortney M. Spooner, 24, West Turner Road, Claypool. Spooner fell asleep at the wheel and her vehicle hit a mailbox. Damage up to $5,000. 6:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence today announced the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention, an effort by his administration to combat drug abuse in Indiana.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 31 Michael Balenziano Binstock, 54, 3271 W. Hill Drive, Columbia City, arrested for theft. Bond: $2,000 surety. Santana Ann Collingsworth, 20, 220 Kimberly Lane, Kendallville, arrested for failure to appear. No bond.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 4300 block North Old SR 15, Warsaw. Jeffrey A. Brown reported a trailer stolen. Value: $300. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:39 p.m. Sunday, 9900 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Derek …read more.

WARSAW — Video surveillance captured a man stealing approximately $1,591 worth of items from Wal-Mart Super Center, Warsaw, on five different occasions, which lead to his arrest Monday.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, East Center Street and North Scott Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Pamela D. Lester, 61, Warsaw; Bret M. Backus, 38, Warsaw; and Heather M. Yates, 34, Bourbon. Lester complained of pain to the neck but was not transported. Lester disregarded the …read more.

The following individuals have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 31 Dale Birch Stevens, 23, 12372 CR 148, Syracuse, arrested for failure to appear. No bond listed. Justin Alan Christner, 29, 410 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for operating while intoxicated. No bond.  

UPDATE: WARSAW — One person was treated at the scene following a three-vehicle accident at East Center and North Scott streets, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 5:10 p.m.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 9:04 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, South CR 400W and West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Valenzuela Cortes, 19, South Clover Lane, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, North CR 500E and East CR 950N, Syracuse. Driver: Dusty …read more.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY — Zachary Didier, 25, Fort Wayne, has turned himself in to the Tippecanoe County Jail. He turned himself in on Friday, Aug. 28, and has posted bail. The Indiana State Police, Lafayette Post, requested the public’s assistance last week in locating Didier, who was wanted on two felony warrants for child solicitation, a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:16 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Austin C. Bakian, 23, Etna Green. Bakian suffered abrasions to knee/lowrer leg/foot and was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was cited for improper passing and …read more.

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 29 Rafael Bautista, 20, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, no operators, chauffeurs or public passenger license. Bond: $300. Todd Joseph Guiff, 45, 773 N. Chapman Lane, Warsaw, arrested on two counts of driving while suspended with prior and possession …read more.

WARSAW — Two individuals complained of pain following an accident Saturday evening in Warsaw, but refused further medical treatment.

WARSAW — A woman who falsely accused a man of battery, resulting in his arrest, has now been arrested.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 600 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Tracey L. Bridgewater reported credit card fraud occurred at a gas station. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 200 block West Allen Street, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 28 John Franklin Prater, 31, 639 Stineman St., Wabash, arrested for probation violation. No bond. Shay Trevor Addison, 24, 3757 North CR 900W, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana and driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $600 cash. Lisa Gayle Hall, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:27 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Lake City Highway and Orthopedic Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Mark D. Smith, 46, Warsaw, and Gary M. Lasley, 61, Fort Wayne. Smith’s vehicle struck the back of Lasley’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 5:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, North parker Street near …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, East Armstrong Road and N CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Deborah L. Stahly, 64, Syracuse, and Richard J. Lechlitner, 27, Winona Lake. Stahly turned left and collided into Lechlitner. 7:51 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, South CR 300E near East CR 1200S, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officials at Wal-Mart reported they had merchandise stolen from their store and fraudulently returned for a gift card. 8:57 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 300 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Officials at Retired Tigers reported …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 28 Denise Nicole Carpenter, 28, 118 Canterbury Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Ronald A. Eash, 47, 2701 East Bucher Drive, Syracuse, arrested for fraud and criminal trespass. Bond: $1,000 surety and $1,000 cash. Anna Marie Stamper, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers arrested a Warsaw man today, Friday, Aug. 28, on charges of dealing cocaine.

WARSAW — Things moved quickly after the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley on Feb. 19. Five individuals were arrested in less than a month and initial hearings were held. But since then, little has been reported. The cases are not forgotten. The wheels of justice are in motion. Motions filed and pre-trial conferences …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 28 Brooke Sasha Natalie Espinoza, 23, 525 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor. Bond: $15,000 surety and $250 cash. Julie Ann Rogers, 62, 7561 W 300N, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, refusal to submit …read more.

WARSAW — A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; and child solicitation, a level 5 felony.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:26 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, North Detroit Street and East Main Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Debra A. Hawley, 57, Warsaw; Gilbert Martinez, 42, Warsaw; and Becka R. Lukens, 23, Warsaw. Hawley disregarded the stoplight, hitting the Martinez vehicle which flipped onto its roof and made contact …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:16 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 100 block EMS B53 Lane, Warsaw. Jennifer Logan reported the theft of a 1997 Yamaha personal watercraft. Value: $1,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 400 block West …read more.

WARSAW — Two adults and an infant were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital with what police have reported as miner injuries, following a two-vehicle accident at 11:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The accident was at Winona Avenue and South Union Street.

SYRACUSE — The driver of a small passenger car was transported to the hospital this morning after colliding with the rear end of a semi truck.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, West Winona Avenue, near South Union Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Marilia K. Leasure, 38, South Whitley, and, Rachael E. Fruit, 23, North Webster. Injured: Fruit, complaint of pain to the neck; Dustin K. Catanzarite, 28, North Webster, complaint of pain …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:51 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 200 block EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Heather Renee Coleman reported a violation of restraining order. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:49 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2100 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 27 Noe Ybarra, 30, 5831 S. E. Channel Road, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $450 cash. Cherry Lynn White, 45, 9567 E. Adams Road, Pierceton, arrested for battery. Bond: $600 cash. Lisa M. Surbaugh, 38, 365 …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting a high visibility enforcement zone between 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, on the south side of Elkhart.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Indianapolis woman has died as a result of injuries in an accident at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 27, in Whitley County.

WARSAW — Fire, police, and EMS personnel are responding to an accident at Winona and Union. At least three people are injured and at least two have been taken to the hospital. There is no word on the extent of injuries. The Warsaw Police Department is handling the investigation.  

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. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Gabriel Bollinger, Leesburg, $4,413.06 Emerson C. Butts, Warsaw, $2,401.77 Zachary …read more.

ROCHESTER — Few details are available on a farm accident at the Dale Smith Farm, Rochester, Tuesday afternoon.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man who allegedly caused the permanent loss of movement in an index finger of a female, has been arrested.

Kosciusko The following people have been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 26 Amanda Lynn Heald, 22, 26 Sunrise Drive, Elkhart, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Richard Gillas Jones, 38, 23 EMS T26C Lane, Leesburg, arrested for battery and reckless driving. Bond: $600 cash. Kezia Dawn Lee …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Lizeth Silvestre reported a burglary resulting in the theft of medication. 11:03 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 7400 block East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Donna L. Burkett reported her mailbox damaged. 12:09 …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:07 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, SR 15 and CR 1250N, Milford. Drivers: Devin C. Vanlaningham, 21, South Maple Street, Milford, and Ramona J. Kimes, 51, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Vanlaningham’s vehicle hit the back of Kimes’ vehicle. Damages up to $25,000. Syracuse Officers with …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police have contacted the Indiana State Police Meth Lab team to assist with a backpack found in the alley behind the Christian Church of Milford, Henry Street.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County jail: Aug. 26 Kristin Marie Sanders, 25, 401 S. Michigan St. Plymouth, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $300 cash. Justin Doyle Anderson, 33, 118 N. Lake St. Syracuse, arrested for battery with a deadly weapon. Bond: $20,000 surety.

KENDALLVILLE — The victim in Tuesday’s drowning at Bixler Lake, Kendallville, has been identified as Dwayne Sparkman, 52, Kendallville, according to a release by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.

By SGT. KIM RILEY Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Lafayette Post TIPPECANOE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police out of the Lafayette Post are requesting assistance from the public in locating Zachary P. Didier, 25, from the Fort Wayne area. Didier is wanted on two felony warrants for child solicitation, a class C felony, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 26 Daniel Gonzalez, 18, 2716 Waynedale Blvd., Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000 surety. Jacob Mark Stephan, 27, 224 12 E. Main St., North Manchester, arrested for unlawful sale of precursor, possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:34 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, North SR 19, north of CR 900W, Nappanee. Drivers: Sean G. Dickason, 20, South 37th Street, Lincoln, Neb., and Dean A. Anderson, 65, South Blaine Street, North Webster.  Dickason complained of back pain but refused medical treatment. Anderson …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a report of a possible drowning in Bixler Lake in Kendallville. At 5:36 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noble County Dispatch received a call that witnesses observed a person calling for help while swimming near the southwest side of the lake. Witnesses observed the person go under the water and not resurface.

Kosciusko The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, North CR 150W and West US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Benjamin D. Bergman, 20, South CR 400E, Claypool, and Jonathan P. Hoppus, 30, Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Bergman’s vehicle turned in front of Hoppus’s and they collided. Both drivers refused medical treatment. …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 14 Kayla Nicole Clevenger, 27, 10080 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and operating with a BAC of .08 or above/operating with a BAC of .10 or above. Bond: $1,500. Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:13 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Driver: Timothy E. Williams. 35, Louise Road, Winston Salem, N.C. Williams was backing his truck and trailer and backed into a parked truck registered to Krakowski Trucking Inc., Medina Ohio. Damage up to …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:54 pm. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1500 block Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Taia T. Paine reported theft of money, camera, lens, camera bag, iPad, jewelry, Value: $3,999 2:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Debbie E. McDonald reported criminal mischief to her vehicle. …read more.

Elkhart The following people have been booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Aug. 24 Kayla Nicole Clevenger, 27, 10080 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and operating while intoxicated. No bond listed. Aug. 22 Eduardo Martinez Yepez. 21, 611 Mercer, Ligonier, arrested for no operator’s, chauffeur or public passenger license. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident. 7:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South Country Club Road and West 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Doug A. Warren, 43, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South 600W and West 600S, Mentone. Driver: Joshua S. Back, …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 23, for alleged sexual misconduct with his minor babysitter. According to an affidavit released by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Dominic J. Fisher, 32, of 978 E. CR 900N, Milford, is alleged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor between 14 and 16 …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 23 Mamie Gail Seefluth, 54, 5380 Maysville Road, Flemingsburg, Ky., arrested for resisting law enforcement and refusing to identify self to law enforcement. Bond: $750 cash. Todd Raymond Ritchie 38, 8708 E. Walnut Drive, Syracuse, arrested for operating a vehicle while …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:38 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South Country Club Road, south of West CR 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Doug A. Warren, 43, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, South CR 600W, north of West CR 600S, Mentone. …read more.

UPDATE: Lassus has reopened the storefront and is available to customers at this time.    WARSAW — A local gas station has closed after a vehicle struck into the structure, causing structural damage that compromised the integrity of the building. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. …read more.

Editor’s Note: Dominic Fisher was initially booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on a sexual misconduct with an inmate charge. According to the Sheriff’s Department, there was an entry error in the jail. The prosecutor’s office has corrected the charge, as reflected below. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, West CR 600S and South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: David R. Bauer, 36, South CR 100E, Claypool. Bauer struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:43 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, South Packerton Road, south of East CR …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:39 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 7103 East US 30, Pierceton. The owner of a vehicle reported a hit-and-run accident with damage to his parked car. Damage up to $$2,500.

Aug. 21 Tyler Craig Harkins, 25, 621 N. Fifth St., North Webster, arrested for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $750.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:28 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 600 block of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Daysha Marie Lehman reported a battery in the presence of a child.

WINONA LAKE — Abigail E. Wing, 18, West CR 300S, Swayzee, was checked by paramedics after complaining to pain to her head and knees following an accident at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The accident was on Chestnut Street, south of Third Street, Winona Lake.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 20 Alexis Ann Weldy, 22, 19595 Jewell Ave., South Bend, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, schedule I II controlled substance; false informing; driving while suspended with prior; and forgery. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash. Allison Sage Williams, 21, 205 …read more.

North Webster Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, South Main Street and East Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Drivers: Sarah E. Seely, 43, West Branning Avenue, Fort Wayne, and Debra L. Johnson, 52, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Seely’s vehicle struck the back of the Johnson …read more.

WARSAW — The driver of an ATV that seriously injured Shyloh H. Hoy, 34, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, on July 5, has been arrested on three charges stemming from the accident. David M. Gregory, 39, 53 EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, has been arrested on initial charges of causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 100 block of North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Francisco Lara reported a four-wheeler had been stolen from him. 3:48 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 500 block of McClellan Street, Warsaw. Alisha Dianne Wiseley reported problems with a juvenile. 5:11 a.m. Monday, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents. 3:41 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, East Main Street and North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Christy L. Stover, 40, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Brandy L. Brady, 36, East Wawonaissa Drive, Syracuse. As Stover was pulling out of a parallel parking spot, Brady’s vehicle hit …read more.

Aug. 20 Deronta Cordearal Billingsly, 21, 3405 Alexander St., Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of marijuana and refusing to identify self to law enforcement. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Ryan Dean Winter, 40, 2312 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, arrested for failure to appear. No bond.

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: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw, $4,813.22 Karen Barnes, Warsaw, $874.15 Gladys Barrerarios, Warsaw, $4,398.01 Margaret M. Bean, Warsaw, $2,515.91 Debora Bolen, North Manchester, $1,661.54 Emerson …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department recently welcomed their newest officer, K-9 Bubka. He is a 2-year-old male, English Cocker Spaniel, who was born in the United Kingdom in January 2013.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 19 Michael Lynn Lawson, 38, 18915 First St., New Paris, arrested on a warrant for another jurisdiction. No bond listed. Kosciusko Aug. 20 Matthew John Jakovac, 37, 2747 W. 450N, Columbia City, arrested for littering. Bond $218 cash. Brett Allen …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 19, South SR 15 and West Eastbrook Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Roxie D. Williams, 47, East Main St., Silver Lake,and Crystal L. Smalley, 30, South Paxton Drive, Warsaw. Williams’ vehicle struck the back of the Smalley vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

MILFORD — A 14-year-old and 17-year-old from Milford are facing charges in connection with numerous thefts from vehicles though out Milford, an attempted break in at Dollar General and break-in at Milford School.

The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 19 Acacia Jade Frye, 20, 5019 E. CR 300N, Warsaw, arrested for receiving stolen auto parts. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Chestnut Street and Third Street, Winona Lake. Driver: Abigail E. Wing, 18, West 300S, Swayzee. Hit parked car. Damage up to $10,000.

Elkhart The following people were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Aug. 18 Marcus Lorenzo Davis, 36, 202 S. Rowland Ave., Leesburg, arrested for dealing i cocaine or a narcotic drug. Bond: $100,000. Paul Larry Luna, 38, 207 Pigeon, Ligonier, arrested for theft. No bond listed. Kosciusko Aug. 19 Joshua Cone Jr., …read more.

WARSAW — Matthew Aaron Owens, 26, 3525 E. Eastridge Drive, Warsaw, has been arrested on charges of stalking, a level 5 felony; intimidation, a level 6 felony; invasion of privacy and criminal mischief, both class A misdemeanors.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Daniel J. Slone, 37, West Racoon Lane, Claypool. Slone’s vehicle struck a cart corral, in the Big R parking lot, knocking it down. Damage up to $2,500. 4:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, East Center Street …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 400 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Karla F. Mann reported multiple items possibly stolen from her residence: wedding band, engagement ring, cell phone and phone case. Value: $1,800. 9:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 1900 block Dausha Court, Warsaw. Madeline …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, North CR 500E and East CR 950N, Syracuse. Drivers; Trevor A. Harter, 16, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg, and Franklin R. Dush, 21, East CR 1100N, Milford. Harter hit a deep puddle and his vehicle hydroplaned into Dush’s vehicle. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At around 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, there was an accident at 304 Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigate the following incident: 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 500 block West 300N, Warsaw. Officials at Kohls reported the theft of earrings. Value: $90.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 17 Angelia Jo Evans, 25, 721 N Cook St., Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $600 cash. Billy Ray Slone, 32, 401 W. Sycamore St, Silver Lake, arrested for failure to appear. Hold for another agency.

The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Aug. 17 William Denver Cavins Jr., 39, 273 Falls Ave., Wabash, arrested for failure to appear and for probabion violation. Bond: $219.93 cash. Nichole Leigh Caudill, 28, 1906 Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. No bond. Jodi Lynn Oaks, 37, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents. 5:22 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officials at Wal-Mart reported the theft of a large number of items, totaling $1,352.11 in value. 10:03 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 700 block of East Market Street, Warsaw. Wendy Kay Bradley reported that …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents. 5:31 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, South SR 15 and West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Joshua D. Ridlen, 30, South SR 15, Warsaw, and Austin T. Johnson, 15, Windsor Drive, Kokomo. Ridlen’s vehicle turned left in front of Johnson’s and the vehicles collided. A …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Alfred M. Crook, 75, Cromwell, died in a two-vehicle accident at 10:37 a.m. today, Monday, Aug. 17. The accident was at US 33 and SR 5 in Noble County.

NORTH WEBSTER — Two students on a Wawasee Community School Corporation bus suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, after the bus they were riding was struck by another motorist. The accident was at 7:58 p.m. at North CR 500E and East CR 650N, North Webster.