Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:56 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 9600 block of South SR 15, Silver Lake. Felimon Velazquez reported theft of cash from Manns Country Kitchen. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: Emily Tackett reported a 17-year-old was bitten by a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:40 p.m. Thursday, March 17, West SR 25 west of South CR 950W, Mentone. Drivers: Miriah L. Davis, 26, North Etna Street, Mentone, Sharista E. Branham, 41, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Trenton D. Gillman, 27, South CR 750W, Claypool. Davis’s vehicle rear-ended …read more.

AKRON — Cary Gene Smith Jr., 39, 4330 N. Old Road 15, Warsaw, was to appear in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Dec. 27, 2015, for sentencing on numerous charges, but he didn’t appear. Now he is back in the Kosciusko County Jail on those charges after warrants were issued. He was transported back to …read more.

LEESBURG — During a check of the National Precursor Log Exchange on Feb. 11, Indiana State Police Office Luke Waikel saw that Aaron David Poe, 32, 7849 N. 400E, Leesburg had been making an unusual amount of purchase of pseudoephedrine at a drug store in Warsaw. This observation lead to the arrest of Poe Thursday, …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

PLYMOUTH — The FBI has arrested James Victor Hunley, 40, in the area of Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, March 17. Hunley was arrested not only in connection with the Feb. 29 armed robbery in Plymouth, but also robberies in other northern Indiana communities. Plymouth Police Detective Leo Mangus reported at 7:47 p.m. Feb. 29, police received …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:32 a.m. Friday, March 18, 4300 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Police were notified of cattle in the road. 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 12600 block South SR 13, North Manchester. Brittany C. Hoffer reported a battery. 1:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 17, SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 20, North SR 14, Akron. Hopkins vehicle went off the road and struck a NIPSCO pole. He was transported to Lutheran Hospital with a leg injury. Damage up …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Gerardo Sanchez, 24, Milford, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on CR 17 at CR 38 in Elkhart County. The accident occurred at 5:40 a.m. today, Friday, March 18. Elkhart County SHeriff’s Department reports Sanchez was traveling north on CR 17, in his 2004 Volvo, when his vehicle …read more.

UPDATE: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 20, North SR 14, Akron, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following an accident at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The accident was at SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Hopkins complained of pain to the hip and upper leg. He was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:    

NORTH MANCHESTER — Sidney Fire Department has been called to a house fire at 12625 S. Ulrey Road, North Manchester. Everyone is reported out of the house. The fire was out quickly and there was minimal smoke and water damage, which was contained to one room. There is no word yet as to a possible …read more.

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: Franklin Miller v. Brand New Roofing/Siding, Warsaw, $5,544.96 Carolina Mendez v. Marco Catalan DBA Aqua Magnum, Warsaw. $721 Michigan Head Pan & Neuro v. Cher Davis, Winona …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Marshall The following individual was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man has been arrested for theft of over $1,000 in alcohol at Meijer, Warsaw, on Jan. 6, 2015. Carrington Jamall Hogue, 25, 4502 Monore Street, Fort Wayne, has been arrested and booked on an initial charge of theft, a level 6 felony. Warsaw Police responded to a theft in progress …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse resident has been arrested for possession of marijuana after police searched a home where he had been living. Zachary Zuniga, 21, 106 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, was booked Wednesday, March 16, for dealing marijuana and possession of marijuana. A Dec. 30, 2015, investigation led Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, East Center Street and Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Drivers: Moriah A. Young, 27, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Joseph D. Bumbaugh, 54, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Bumbaugh, a Winona Lake Police Officer, complained of pain to the neck and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 9500 block East Wawasee Lane, Syracuse. Melissa R. Touray reported phone harassment. 2:38 p.m. Monday, March 14, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Rhonda G. Clevenger reported being threatened by an individual. 8:43 a.m. Monday, March 14, 100 …read more.

GOSHEN — Goshen Police have made an arrest in connection with the murders of Jose Nava-Orozco and Marco Carmona-Gonzalez. The murders were discovered around 5 a.m Sunday, March 13. Diego A. Ramos, 22, Elkhart, and Luis Rivas, 19, Goshen, were booked this morning on charges of murder. The investigation is continuing with Goshen Police Chief …read more.

WARSAW — A Winona Lake Police Officer and his K-9 partner were transported following a rear-end collision at East Center Street and Lake City Highway, Warsaw. At approximately 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Joseph D. Bumbaugh, 54, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, was eastbound on Center Street, attempting to merge …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces bridge maintenance work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 21, on US 30, between SR 15 and SR 19, weather permitting. Three bridges along US 30 will receive bridge deck overlays. Bridges to receive maintenance include US 30 over Pole Run Ditch, .43 miles east of …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Jeli O. Gill, 45, Syracuse, complained of pain to her left arm following a two-vehicle accident on CR 46 at CR 19, south of Goshen. The accident occurred at 6:19 a.m. today, March 16. Gill was taken to Elkhart General Hospital. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Crawford, 16, Goshen, was traveling …read more.

By CHIEF OF POLICE WADE K. BRANSON Goshen Police Department The Goshen Community may feel as though this week is one of the longest ever while waiting to hear additional information pertaining to the homicide investigation status. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we meticulously proceed with the investigation. There are always elements within …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:21 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 300 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Employees at McDonald’s reported an incident of trespassing.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, South Huntington Street south of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Katelyn M. Baker, 16, East Lapoint Drive, Milford, and Amanda J. Brown, 30, North Long Drive, Syracuse. When the traffic light turned green, Baker became distracted and proceeded, causing …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:            

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:26 p.m. Monday, March 14, 6600 block North Third Trail, North Webster. Keith A. Gunkel reported two electric fence collars missing off two dogs. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 200 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, West CR 1350N and North CR 500W, Nappanee. Driver: Wendell J. Miller, 19, North CR750W, Nappanee. Miller suffered lacerations to the head, legs, hand and arms and was taken to IU Health Goshen. Miller was eastbound on CR …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — He was sentenced to 15 years to the Indiana Department of Corrections this morning for the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, but Scott Leon Wilkins, 38, has already announced his intention to appeal his conviction and sentence. The accident was on CR 1350N, near CR 300W, …read more.

WARSAW — Alleged forging of drug prescriptions has landed an Etna Green resident in jail. Kyle Thomas Michaelson, 25, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, was arrested for one count of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, a level 6 felony. On Oct. 16, 2015, officers with the Warsaw City Police Department were called to …read more.

WARSAW — A bar fight landed at least one person in jail after a bouncer was beaten and a victim’s jaw was broken. Police arrested Jason W. Stromatt, 41, 1092 Greene Drive, Warsaw, on one count of battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, and one count of disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. At …read more.

WARSAW — What was initially reported as a small explosion at Zimmer Biomet Building Five this morning, was found not to be an explosion after all. However one individual did sustain minor injuries. That individual was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief reports the incident was similar to that of a pressure cooker …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — Motions to waive initial hearings by attorneys for C. Aaron Rovenstine and Mark H. Soto have been filed with Kosciusko Circuit Court. The motions eliminate appearance of both individuals Thursday morning. Initial hearings, for both men to hear the indictments brought against them by a grand jury, were scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in …read more.

WARSAW — Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, March 13, at North Detroit Street and Lake City Highway. Warsaw Police Officer Phillip M. Hawks, 28, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, complained of pain to the head. He was checked by Lutheran EMS paramedics and taken to MedStat per policy of …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:09 p.m. Monday, March 14, East Levi Lee Road, west of North Old SR 15, Leesburg. Terri L. Stump, 58, North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Struck a raccoon. Damage up to $5,000. 11:08 p.m. Sunday, March 13, North SR 15, south of West CR …read more.

SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer-Fort Wayne KENDALLVILLE — A 76-year-old woman from Kendallville was arrested yesterday by the Indiana State Police following a multi-agency investigation which began in September of 2015, following allegations that U.S. currency was being exchanged for sexual acts at a local business. The alleged acts were said to have occurred …read more.

WARSAW — A man who slapped a woman on her face causing a laceration to the lower lip and hit her on the hip with a belt, has been arrested on domestic battery charges. Rene Rodriguez, 29, 908 Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, was arrested Monday evening, March 14, on charges of domestic battery with a …read more.

WARSAW — Benjamin F. Davis III, 26, 765 E. Clark St., Warsaw, has been arrested on a charge of possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended, both class A misdemeanors. The charge of possession of paraphernalia was enhanced to a level 6 felony, due to a conviction on Jan. 13, 2012, for an offense involving …read more.

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE ON FIRE AT ZIMMER BIOMET Emergency personnel are at Zimmer Biomet Building Five, for a report of a small explosion. WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS are at the scene of what has been reported as a small explosion at Zimmer Biomet, Building Five. At least one person has …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:09 a.m. Monday, March 14, 100 block EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. Kandace L. Kesler reported items stolen from her unlocked vehicle. Missing were an iPod and wallet. Value: $125. 8:09 a.m. Monday, March 14, 200 block EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg. Brian Zeigler reported …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:  

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Superior Court III denied a request for an order of protection by a citizen against Warsaw Police Officer Paul Heaton. Kimberly Richardson filed a protection order on March 4, and the same day, according to court documents, Kosciusko Superior Court Judge, Joe Sutton, ordered the Clerk of Court to transfer the …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

WARSAW — Randy Lee Haddan, 51, 728 E. Main St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday afternoon, March 11, on an outstanding warrant issued in October 2014. Haddan was booked on charges of dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance, a class B felony. He was booked in the county jail at 4:53 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A fight at Duffy’s Pub & Grub, Syracuse, on Feb. 9, resulted in charges being filed against Jeremy L. Coburn, 36, 6731 W. Maple St., Kimmell. Coburn was booked in the county jail at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 13. He has been charged with battery, causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; …read more.

SYRACUSE — A mother concerned about the drug addiction of her son, turned to police after finding drugs in her home. Martin Charles Munn, 19, 9726 N. 300E, Syracuse, was arrested by police Friday and charged with possession of cocaine, a level 6 felony, and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. On March 9, …read more.

LEESBURG — Ricky Alan Shepherd, 51, 4 EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, was arrested Friday evening, March 11, on five charges, including two charges of bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. Shepherd was booked on charges of two counts of battery causing bodily injury to law enforcement officer, both level 5 felonies; two counts of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Village Pantry located at 400 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Officers were dispatched to the Village Pantry, just after 1 a.m. Sunday, March 13, for an armed robbery. It was reported the suspect fled westbound on foot and was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:56 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 7400 block North Blacks Court East, North Webster. Shannon Boyer called police to file a complaint. 7:28 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 400 block West Emeline Street, Milford. David E. Sutton reported a criminal mischief matter to police. 3:18 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, South SR 19, south of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Roger L. Busz, 63, West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Busz lost control of his vehicle on wet pavement, went off the road and down into a ditch and …read more.

GOSHEN — The two victims in this morning’s double shooting at Brookside Manor, Goshen, have been identified as Jose Nava-Orozco, 27, and Marco A. Carmona-Gonzales, 43, both of Goshen. At this point Goshen Police have no reason to believe this was a random act. There is no suspect information yet available. In the morning hours …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers from the Indiana State Police and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle crash on Redwood Road, south of Ninth Road, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in which a Plymouth man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Dave Caswell revealed that Robert …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department A Warsaw man is being held on preliminary charges of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a shooting during a domestic dispute. Around, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1100 block of North Detroit Street, in Warsaw, for a 911 call of …read more.

GOSHEN — Goshen Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Brookside Manor in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers met with the reportee who informed officers of two males in the residence who had been shot. Officers entered and secured the home and located the two male victims. Goshen …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   Marshall The following people were in the Marshall County Jail:      

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 200 block East Camelot Lane, North Webster. Metcalf, Payne, Bell, reported by Ann M. Bell, reported a license plate missing from a vehicle parked at the business. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

[weaver_youtube UV3y6dZmDM4 REL=0]   By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are continuing to investigate a fiery four-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Friday afternoon that injured three people and closed a portion of U.S. 30 for several hours. One driver is in serious condition with …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9 a.m. Friday, March 11, 300 block of South Clay Street, Claypool. Suzzanne Renee Bloom reported a fraud on her bank account. 9:22 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2400 block of West Wildwood Trail, Warsaw. Louis J. Milos reported an invasion of privacy. 8:28 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:28 p.m. Friday, March 11, Frontage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Timothy S. Rohr, 41, Green Hill Road, Warsaw, and Chad E. Derf, 34, North Lincoln Street, Warsaw.  Rohr backed out of a parking stall and his vehicle collided with Derf’s oncoming vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

PIERCETON — Fire crews are still at the scene of a four-vehicle accident. Police are reporting the westbound lane of US 30, east of SR 13 will be closed for a substantial amount of time. An initial report by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are three individuals were injured, none critical. One semitractor involved, a …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:  

CROMWELL — A husband and wife have been arrested for not only maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; but also possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. Sidney W. Gabbard, 65, and Dawn L. Gabbard, 54, both of 11720 N. Rumpelstiltzkin Drive, Cromwell, were booked in the county jail Thursday afternoon, March 10. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:57 a.m. Thursday, March 10, Argonne Road, north of East Market Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Makenna G. Eversole, 20, Florence Campbellstown, Eaton, Ohio, and Rebecca M. LaRue, 44, Huffman Street, Winona Lake. Eversole attempted to merge her vehicle into the left lane and struck the …read more.

Warsaw Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:57 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 1300 block Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Jane Ellen Zellers reported a cell phone stolen from the YMCA Locker room. 5:34 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Mildred A. Gilbert reported a wallet stolen out of a purse at Walmart. 1:46 …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday evening, March 9, following a two-vehicle accident near Leesburg. A gold 2000 Ford Focus, driven by Rebecca M. Burton, 26, North CR 475E, Leesburg, was northbound on CR 200E, approaching the two-way intersection at CR 700N. Meanwhile, a brown 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Travis J. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 600 block of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Billie Jo Summers reported a juvenile complaint. 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 10500 block of North CR 800E, Syracuse. Debra L. Rookstool reported a fraud to her bank account. 2 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:31 a.m. Thursday, March 10, South SR 15 north of West CR 550S, Warsaw. Drivers: Kent A. Miller, 58, North Main Street, Goshen, and Tamara L. Haecker, 47, Walnut Street, Wabash. Miller crossed left of center to pass another vehicle and his vehicle …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A Ruger pistol was removed from a vehicle parked in a private driveway and police are asking the public’s assistance. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was notified at approximately 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, of a theft that occurred from a vehicle in the 12,000 block of Woodbury Drive. Police report sometime between Tuesday, …read more.

Koscisuko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Warsaw Health System v. Raquel Alcala, Warsaw, $2,231.55 Rodger L. Berry, Warsaw, $1,116.50 Amber Davis, Warsaw, $2,552.09 Allison Foster, Claypool, $1,058.52 Johnna K. Rainwater, Warsaw, $5,958.91 Blackford …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: March 9 Justin William Debroka, 33, 501 W. Centennial St., Nappanee, arrested for being a habitual traffic violator for life. Bond: $5,000. Michael Alan Kuta, 41, 920 Acres Road, Warsaw, arrested for receiving stolen property and failure to return to lawful detention. No …read more.

WARSAW — New documents were made public this morning, Thursday, March 10, in the indictment against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. That document, filed by Neil E. Hodges, Indiana State Police, concludes “There exists evidence of official misconduct, intimidation and/or obstruction of justice hidden within the hard drives of two BIS Digital, digital video …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Armed robbery charges have been filed against Raquan Charles McKinstray, 17, South Bend, for a Feb. 29, armed robbery in Plymouth. Plymouth Det. Sgt. Leo Mangus located and arrested McKinstry on March 9, in South Bend. He is being held in the Marshall County Jail on a bond of $50,000 cash. Plymouth Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:16 a.m. Friday, March 4, East CR 500N, west of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Jennifer J. Miller, 31, North Maple Way, Leesburg. Miller lost control of her vehicle while attempting to stop for a school bus on a snow/ice covered road, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:02 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Tara E. Conn reported an individual attempting to break into the residence. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 1900 block Sand Dollar …read more.

WARSAW — A Bremen man has been arrested after stalking a victim in violation of a protective order. Police issued a protective order Nov. 25, 2015, to Jason Wayne Craig, 48, 3102 Sea Lane, Bremen. Craig was also convicted of domestic battery, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 28, 2015, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to an area hospital following a car/truck accident at CR 700N and CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded. The accident was between a Ford car and a Chevrolet pick up truck. Both vehicles came to a …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 9 Jason Wayne Craig, 48, 3102 Sea Lane, Bremen, booked for stalking. Bond: $11,000 surety and cash.

WARSAW — Documents were filed with the Kosciusko County Courts by Indiana State Police on March 2 which detail the purpose of the search warrant, through an affidavit. Submitted by Aaron J. Rypma, Indiana State Police, it notes the affidavit submitted was in support of an order for tablets, laptop computers and cell phones issued …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:28 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 3600 block of West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Patrick C. Belcher reported an animal bite. 4:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 4100 block of West Hughes Drive, Silver Lake. Taylor Leigh Shanes reported a domestic battery. 9:53 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:05 p.m. Friday, March 4, East CR 500N west of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Amanda J. Tinsley, 33, North CR 700E, Warsaw. Tinsley’s vehicle slid into a fence, a power pole and a tree in a lawn. Tinsley complained of pain …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: March 8 Brandon Jay Chilcutt, 26, 502 S. Manor Drive, Syracuse, arrested for burglary-forced entry. No bond listed. Traci Dianne Craig, 27, 39 Meadows, Nappanee, arrested for prostitution, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bond: $9,000. March 7 Stephen Ray Hayes, 26, 409 W. …read more.

MENTONE — A handgun was allegedly placed against the head of a victim in an argument resulting in charges being filed against a Mentone man. Joseph H. Yocum, 38, 9205 W. SR 25, Mentone, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, March 8, on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony, and domestic battery …read more.

WARSAW — A 22-year-old Etna Green man altered original prescriptions and/or photocopied prescriptions in an attempt to obtain Adderall from area drug stores. Kody William Michaelson, 22, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, was booked into the county jail Tuesday, March 8. He faces a charge of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, a level …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, West Main Street, Mentone. Driver: Taylor A. Busenburg, 19, South SR 19, Mentone. Busenburg was backing in a parking lot when her vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 800 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Officials with Trinity United Methodist Church reported damage to stained glass window panes. Value. $900.

WARSAW — The special prosecutor’s investigation into indictments against Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine approved a recent search warrant request for evidence into alleged “retaliatory investigation” into Warsaw Police Officer. The Indiana State Police had seized laptops, phones and tablets owned by the county and issued the search warrant to members of the sheriff department …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:57 p.m. Monday, March 7, North Huntington Street, north of East Main Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Karen S. Pamer, 61, East CR 1300N, Milford, Abigail M. Bevins, 19, County Road 40, Goshen, and Jessica K. Fought, 29, North CR 620E, Syracuse. Pamer’s vehicle struck the …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:42 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 200 block West Section Street, Milford. Milford police were called to Brian L. Crouse and Angela S. Crouse’s residence for a citizens assist.

WARSAW — A day before the start of a three-day jury trial, Sam Stimmel, 66, 7227 N. Syra-Web Road, North Webster, entered a plea agreement before Kosciusko Superior Court Judge David Cates. Stimmel pleaded guilty Monday, March 7, to Count II and Count III, both dealing in a synthetic or look-a-like substance, more than two …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 8 Anton Tony Sullivan, 56, 519 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash.

WARSAW — Mike Miner, former deputy prosecutor who retired last year, and a former county prosecutor, has filed his appearance for and on behalf of C. Aaron Rovenstine. Miner filed his appearance Friday, March 4. Miner will join James H. Voyles and Jennifer M. Lukemeyer with Voyles Zahn Paul Hogan and Meriman, Indianapolis, in defending …read more.

WARSAW — Three were sentenced Monday, March 7, on drug charges in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Reed presiding. Renee Marie Plazola, 63, 2856 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw; Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 35, 3211 W. 700 S., Claypool; and David William Akridge, 23, 6127 N. 950E, North Webster, were among those sentenced. Reed told Plazola, …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster resident has been arrested on several charges relating to methamphetamine. Cody William Obacz, 22, 310 E. Madison St., North Webster, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a …read more.

Kevin Bronson WARSAW — Shaking his head no, presenting a look of disbelief and at one point mouthing the word “what?” Kevin Lee Bronson, 56, 1901 Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw, listened carefully this morning, March 8, in Kosciusko Circuit Court, during his initial hearing on 10 grand jury indictments. The indictments were read by special …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officers arrested Dennis Langly Hall Monday morning. March 7, on three drug charges. He was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 10:40 a.m. Hall, 49, 326 N. Lake Street, Warsaw, has preliminarily been charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a narcotic drug, both level 6 felonies, and …read more.