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Category: Public Records Archive 2016

Jail Bookings

March 8, 2016

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   March 8 Kody William Michaelson, 22, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, booked for obtaining a legend drug. Bond: $2,250 surety and cash. March 7 Cody William Obacz, 22, 310 E. Madison St., North Webster, booked for failure to appear, body attachment …read more.

Area Police Report

March 8, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:36 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2200 block of Clover Lane, Warsaw. Lourena Helton reported a theft of jewelry.

Area Accident Report

March 8, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:01 p.m. Monday, March 7, 302 W. Market St., Warsaw. Driver: Ellis D. Wildman, 86, West CR 300S, Warsaw. Wildman’s vehicle collided with a stack of salt pellets in the parking lot. Damage up to $5,000.

WARSAW —One charge was dismissed, while a jail sentence of 10 days was given to Davion Marquis Washington, 26, 111 S. Wood St., Warsaw, on a level 6 battery charge in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Washington was sentenced Monday, March 7, to one year in the Kosciusko County Jail for battery with moderate bodily injury, a …read more.

WARSAW —The judge’s hands were tied in a probation violation hearing Monday morning, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Instead of returning to home detention, Bradley A. Trostle, 30, 497 Clinic St., Warsaw, will be spending his sentence in the Indiana Department of Corrections. Trostle, who is suffering from advance non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was previously sentenced for dealing …read more.

WARSAW — “I’m going to give you a chance because I think you can be a productive part of the community. You’re a smart guy,” said Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed to Brian Richardson in his sentencing today, March 7. Richardson, 27, of Warsaw, was sentenced on the charge of dealing in a …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 7, 2016

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 7 Dennis Langly Hall, 49, 326 N. Lake St., Warsaw, booked for possession of meth. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Area Police Reports

March 7, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5 p.m. Friday, March 4, 11000 block of North SR 13, Syracuse. David A. Long reported damage to a pickup truck. 4:34 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 3700 block of East CR 510N, Warsaw. Duane R. Mayhew reported a fraud. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 7, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:28 p.m. Sunday, March 6, South SR 13 south of South Old SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Felicia C. Yates Valdez, 20, East Columbia Street, Pierceton, and Jessica S. Tolson, 20, West Catholic Street, Pierceton. Yates made a lefthand turn and her vehicle collided with Tolson’s. …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 7, 2016

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: March 6 Tristan Michael Bailey, 32, 2441 West 250S, Warsaw, arrested for failure to return to scene of an accident resulting in injury, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, and OWI with alcohol concentration equivalent to .15 or more. Bond: $5,000. …read more.

WARSAW — Nanci Ann Hanna has been arrested on charges of defrauding Teachers Credit Union and theft of money from that financial institution, totaling $42,430. She was assistant branch manager at the time of the alleged crimes. Hanna, 46, 1203 1/2 E. Smith St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday morning on charges of fraud on an …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 7, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:53 a.m. Friday, March 4, East DeFreese Road, east of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Driver: Cynthia L. Tomblin, 50, EMS D18B Lane, Syracuse. Tomblin was transported to Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne after complaining of pain to the abdomen/pelvic area. Tomblin over corrected her …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 7, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:07 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. John L. Vanhalst reported a criminal trespass matter to police. 10:45 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 13400 block North SR 19 and West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Brian D. Yoder reported his horse …read more.

NEW PARIS — Joseph Cain, 61, Syracuse, suffered a broken ankle in a one-vehicle accident this morning, Mar. 7. The accident occurred at 5:25 a.m. on SR 15 at CR 46, New Paris. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Cain was stopped in his 2008 Suzuki vehicle, when he pulled out into the intersection in front …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 5, 2016

Kosciusko The following individuals were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 5 Andrew Scott Asbury, 23, 302 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. March 4 Matthew Robert Powell, 41, 1703 S. West Point Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated – with prior. Bond: $5,000 …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 5, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:05 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Christopher A. Hiner reported his vehicle was struck and the other driver failed to stay at the scene.

Area Accident Reports

March 5, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:46 p.m. Friday, March 4, North SR 13 and North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Jordan T. Elliott, 20, EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse, and Jillinda Corson, 45, East Promontory Point Drive, Syracuse. Elliott’s vehicle struck the back of the Corson vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 4, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 3 John Verner Rogers Jr., 28, 519 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, booked for check fraud. Bond: 44,500 surety and cash. March 4 Roosevelt Jackson, 47, 1026 W. Ninth St., Michigan City, booked for failure to appear. No bond. Nanci Ann Hanna, 45, 1203 E. …read more.

Area Accident Report

March 4, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:19 a.m. Friday, March 4, West CR 300N and Shelden Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Gay Shenefield Mullins, 51, West Carson Street, Muncie, Shirlee A. Hauth, 59, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, and Jane E. Hicks, 69, West Old Trail Road, Larwill. At the stop sign, Mullins proceeded into …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster EMS, North Webster Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is responding to a vehicle vs pole accident at 7330 E. CR 500N. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw by North Webster EMS. The impact of the vehicle striking the utility pole cause …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer MARSHALL — Indiana Conservation Officers arrested Willard “Doug” Corey,  71, Plymouth and William “Bill” Strong, 45, Argos, Wednesday, March 2, after an investigation revealed they were illegally possessing and selling venison (deer meat). The investigation started after information was provided to conservation officers pertaining to Corey’s Deer Processing south …read more.

WARSAW — Travis Jordan Hubler, 18, 4291 W. 100N, Warsaw, was arrested Thursday afternoon on three charges of theft, all class A misdemeanors, for items he stole from Warsaw Public Library. The charges were enhanced to level 6 felonies due to a Dec. 28 conviction of theft. Warsaw Police filed an affidavit of probable cause …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 4, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 4 Cheyenne David Ritenour, 36, 1829 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw, arrested for welfare fraud. Bond: $10,000 surety and $250 cash. Melissa Aundra Bennett, 43, 3001 Holton Ave., Fort Wayne, possession of marijuana. Bond: $600 cash. March 3 Richard Lamars Cole, 444 Violet Court, Fort …read more.

WARSAW — Cheyenne D. Ritenour, 36, 1829 Nye St., Warsaw, has been arrested on a charge of welfare fraud, a class C felony. Documents state he received $14,394 in unemployment compensation benefits he was not entitled. Documents filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Oct. 26, by Indiana Department of Workforce Development Investigator Monica Portillo, …read more.

Emergency crews assist the driver of the four-door sedan. (Photo by Sarah Wright) SYRACUSE — A driver from Orland was taken to IU Health Goshen as a result of a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse. The accident occurred at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Vera Maust, 63, Orland, complained …read more.

MILFORD — No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, on North CR 300E, north of East CR 900N, Milford. Nicholas J. LeCount 17, CR 400W, Milford, was southbound on CR 300E in a 1998 Dodge Caravan, just north of CR 900N, when he saw a vehicle stopped at …read more.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty. The U.S. Marshals Service does not call anyone to arrange payment …read more.

Area Police Report

March 4, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:06 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 800 block East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. David J. Meckley reported a hit/skip property damage accident.

Area Accident Reports

March 4, 2016

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 3, West Main Street, west of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Mystique G. Coy, 19, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Cassandra A. Vu, 33, North Main Street, Syracuse. Coy’s vehicle slid while making a turn, hitting the Vu vehicle. Damage …read more.

BOURBON — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint around 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, regarding a burglary/theft in the 3700 block of 11th Road, Bourbon. An unknown person or persons gained entry into a home and removed items from the residence. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the burglary/theft and asks …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 3, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 3 Jeffrey Allen Evans, 51, 321 High St., Warsaw, booked for probation violation. Bond: $26,000 surety and cash. Efrain Rodriguez Jr., 21, 555 S. Circle Dr., Warsaw, booked for operating while intoxicated. No bond. China Rose Paige Vanhook, 23, 304 S. Elm St., …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Police Detectives served a search warrant yesterday, March 2, on Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine in their continuing investigation into allegations dealing with a grand jury indictment. The indictment, opened Monday morning, resulted in initial charges of three counts of bribery, one count of intimidation, one count of assisting a criminal …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 3, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, East CR 1400N east of SR 13 Syracuse. Drivers: Garrett E. Balser, 21, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Gage R. Rush, 21, East Snow White Road, Cromwell. Balser’s vehicle rear-ended Rush’s. Damage up to $10,000. 4:41 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court Filing Small Claims (EDITOR’S NOTE: Previously it noted Wawasee School Corp. had filed two small claims against Barbara Casey. The information from the courts was incorrectly received. Casey is a designated employee of the school corporation and filed the claim against two other individuals.) The following small claims …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man has been arrested after attempting to hide drugs and paraphernalia from police. Trevis Aaron Smith, 25, 6697 S. CR 700W, Claypool, was booked Wednesday, March 3, in the Kosciusko County Jail on preliminary charges of possession of a narcotic, possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. Court documents state on …read more.

WARSAW — Police have arrested a Warsaw woman after finding two subjects unresponsive inside of a vehicle. Kaytlin Elline Brubaker, 24, 3484 N. CR 100E, Warsaw, was arrested on charges of possession of a narcotic and possession for two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, both level 6 …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 3, 2016

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 3 Jamar Aldaquan Clark, 24, 4207 Irish Hills Drive, South Bend, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Vincent Joseph Santucci, 44, 369 E.Nelson Drive, Milford, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash. Kaytlin Elline Brubaker, 24, 506 E. Fifth St., …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed has granted the state’s motion to hold one trial for Thomas Woody, Kyle DeHart and Thomas G. Hursey. The decision was handed down Wednesday, March 2. All three have two charges in common: murder. The trio have been charged with the murder of Tara Thornburg and Joshua …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 3, 2016

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:23 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Clifford Brown reported being hit by a vehicle in front of Papa Johns. He said the driver of the vehicle stopped and check on him and he reported he was OK and rode …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 3, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, South County Farm Road, north of West CR 300S, Warsaw. Jamie M. Arriaga, 44, South Washington Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:29 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

UPDATE:  As of 7:20 a.m., the fire is out.  A statement from the resident on facebook states that everyone is okay, and the fire is just some smoke damage. ___ PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, with an assist by Sidney Fire Department are responding to a mobile home fire at 5575 Woodland Lane, Warsaw.

Area Accident Reports

March 2, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, East US 30 west of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Josue R. Ortiz, 38, North Harris Street, Bourbon. Ortiz lost control of his vehicle and it hit several trees and a fence. Damage up to $10,000. 7:10 …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 2, 2016

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:28 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 300 block of South Walnut Street, Syracuse. Jessica Marie Cravens reported an incident.

Jail Bookings

March 2, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 2 Robert Grove, 26, 302 Oak Street, Rochester, booked for public indecency. No bond. Matthew Christopher Hoshal, 24, 1246 E CR 400S, Warsaw, booked for parole violation. No bond. Michael Daniel Adams, 35, 1408 S. Maple St., Marion, booked for battery with bodily …read more.

SYRACUSE — New Paris Fire Department, Jackson Township EMS and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, just north of Syracuse.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 2, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 2 Cheryl Joyce Deeds, 31, 9494 E. Promontory Point Drive, Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $600 cash. March 1 Brandon Jay Chilcutt,26, 72440 CR 29, Syracuse, arrested for burglary on a warrant out of Elkhart County. Hold for Elkhart County. Randy Walgamuth, 55, …read more.

Jesse Caudill WARSAW — A 24-year-old Warsaw man was sentenced to a total of nine years on Tuesday, March 1, to the Indiana Department of Corrections on two charges of dealing a narcotic drug, both level four felonies. However a portion of the sentence was suspended. Jesse Austin Caudill, 23, 751 E. Fort Wayne St., …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 2, 2016

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, SR 13, south of East CR 300N, North Webster. Driver: Ruth A. Weikart, 41, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Weikart complained of pain to the neck and shoulders but refused medical treatment. Weikart’s vehicle began sliding and …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 2, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 9:22 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 3500 block North SR 13, Pierceton. Willis M. Newby reported the theft of power and hand tools and a Mercury motor from his shop. Value: $3,980. Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:15 …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 1, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: March 1 Timothy Scott Schoettmer, 56, 3040 Old Colony Road, Warsaw, booked for driving while suspended. Bond: $400 cash. Rodney Allen Holloway, 32, 1200 Meadow Lark Blvd., Warsaw, booked for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.

Area Police Reports

March 1, 2016

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, 200 block of South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Employees at Family Dollar reported theft of miscellaneous merchandise. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 300 block of Rattington …read more.

WARSAW — Keven L. Bronson, who has been in prison since his Jan. 1, 2015, arrest on the charges which prompted a special prosecutor calling a grand jury, has a criminal history with cocaine. His current charges, in which he is expected to be sentenced on at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, are: dealing in …read more.

Cassius Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — The statement, “these are mere accusations and all individuals are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” was stressed several times by Marshall County Prosecutor E. Nelson Chipman Jr., special prosecutor, during his press conference yesterday. The press conference officially announced the grand jury indictment charges against Kosciusko County …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 1, 2016

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 29 Ora Dean Lehman, 50, 24532 CR 54, Nappanee, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. No bond listed. Kevin Cleon Clark, 39, 114 E. Orange St., Cromwell, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a schedule I or II controlled substance, felony …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 1, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:39 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, West CR 1100N, east of North CR 725W, Nappanee. Driver: Rebecca J. Shaw, 34, North CR 100E, Milford. Shaw was backing from a driveway and backed into a deep water filled ditch, rolling over as it fell into …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 1, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents 9:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 100 block EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. Starolee L. Prout  notified police an individual broke several windows at her residence. 2:29 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 9200 block west SR 25, Mentone. Amanda L. Yocum reported a domestic matter. 4:41 …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A grand jury report and recommendation document remains sealed against the three individuals indicted by that grand jury. The indictments were opened at 8 a.m. this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed. The indictments were against Kevin L. Bronson, Mark H. Soto and Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine.

Jail Bookings

February 29, 2016

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 28 Taylor Wayne Wolfe, 20, 753 N. Main St., Nappanee, arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a minor and strangulation. No bond listed. Feb. 27 Charles Scarbrough-Wimmer, 22, 19022 Fourth St., New Paris, arrested for resisting law enforcement, possession of …read more.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, 57, 7885 W. 100N, Warsaw, is among the three individuals who have been indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury. Rovenstine has turned himself in this morning, Feb. 29. A warrant was issued today for Rovenstine’s arrest on three counts of bribery, level 5 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 29, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, East Defreese Road, south of EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Michael J. Shenefield, 50, North SR 13, Syracuse. A tree fell onto Shenefield’s vehicle while he was driving on DeFreese Road. Damage up to $5,000. 9:29 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 29, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 100 block EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Nicole L. Feldman reported the theft of a Beretta gun from her residence. Valued $700. Saturday, Feb. 27, 300 block East North Kitson Lane, Syracuse. Shannon Lee McNett-Silcox reported a dog bite. …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man who suffered a heroin overdose has had charges filed against him after police found items at the residence and in a vehicle. Thomas Foster Smith, 34, 3403 S. 550W, Mentone, has been preliminarily charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. He was booked …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A press conference regarding the grand jury indictment of three individuals in Kosciusko County, including a public official, will be held this afternoon, according to information from the Indiana State Police. A grand jury recently convened in Kosciusko County and handed down three indictments to include one on a Kosciusko County public …read more.

UPDATE: Darrell Thompson, 50, Warsaw, sustained minor injuries after his mo-ped was struck by a hit and run driver. He was treated at the scene by Lutheran EMS. Kosciusko County Police report at approximately 7:49 p.m. Sunday evening, Feb. 28, the Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicular accident with personal injuries on Fox Farm Road, …read more.

WARSAW — A man selling up to 10 ounces of heroin and 10 ounces of methamphetamine a week and a member of a gang has been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Andru Boyd Hicks, 42, 609 Short St., Nappanee, is facing charges of dealing in a narcotic drug, more than 10 grams, …read more.

MILFORD —No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at approximately 7:35 p.m. tonight, Feb. 27, at CR 300E and CR 900N, Milford. The collision occurred between a Chevrolet mini van and a Dodge mini van. Milford Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and Syracuse Police responded.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — A Warsaw man is in jail today after leading police on an early morning pursuit that resulted in his vehicle being driven into Center Lake. Early this morning, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy had observed a …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 27, 2016

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 26 David Allen Gannon, 49, 221 W. Main St., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $400 cash. Anthony James Fitzgerald II, 25, 1615 Randolph St., South Bend, arrested for OWI – schedule I, II controlled substance. Bond: $700 cash. Heather Renae Richardson, …read more.

Area Incident Reports

February 27, 2016

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 700 block of East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster. North Webster Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance at the residence of Amanda S. Stivers. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 27, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, East Backwater Road and South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Drivers: John M. Miretti, 33, East Backwater Road, North Webster and Robert M. Likens, 80, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Mirretti backed his vehicle into Likens’ vehicle. Damages up …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A Plymouth woman was flown by MedFlight to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, with injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident early Wednesday, Feb. 24. Jessica M. Bean, Plymouth, was trapped inside her vehicle and extricated by Plymouth Fire Department. She was then transported by Plymouth EMS to Plymouth Airport and then airlifted to …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 26, 2016

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 26 Travis R. Osbun, 37, 9670 E. Genesee Lane, Cromwell, booked for driving while suspended and disorderly conduct. No bond. Amber Marie Reed, 34, 1011 Ninth St., Goshen, booked for criminal conversion. No bond. Kelly Jo Grubb, 40, 11710 CR 4, Middlebury, …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 26, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: Noon Sunday, Feb. 21, 8900 block of West CR 750N, Etna Green. Personnel at Zion Mennonite Church reported a break-in. 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3500 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Rhonda J. Schiffer reported a theft from a safe. Warsaw Officers …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 26, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:23 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, North SR 15 and West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alex N. Vandiepenbos, 27, West Washington Street, Syracuse. Vandiepenbos’s vehicle slid into a utility pole. Damage up to $5,000. 5:17 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, West CR 600N east …read more.

UPDATE: Barn Fire On CR 450S

February 26, 2016

UPDATE — A barn on the property of Dennis Boggs, 735 E 450S, Warsaw, was a total loss, but nearby buildings and the home went unscathed thanks to efforts of firefighters. The fire was Thursday evening, Feb. 25. “For the amount of fire and close proximity of other buildings, all additional buildings were saved,” said …read more.

Kosciusko County Court News

February 26, 2016

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: Warsaw Health Systems v. Lisa Alderfer, Mentone, $923.17 Linda M. Demerly, Warsaw, $7,545.47 Melissa Kroll, Warsaw, $1,168.23 Tricia L. Marino, Claypool, $4,380.90 Angel M. McGlennen, Silver Lake, …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 26, 2016

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 25 Noe Gutierrez, 26, 3762 W.Old Road 30, Warsaw, arrested for battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16. Bond: $5,250 cash. Kyle Allen Rish, 25, 1614 Muncie Pike, Jonesboro, arrested for failure to appear. No bond. Marshall The …read more.

Police Searching For Driver

February 26, 2016

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding an accident in the 10500 block of Plymouth-Goshen Trail. The accident was discovered after 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Marshall County Officers report prior to 8 a.m. an unknown individual driving a light blue vehicle, with grey plastic trim, ran off …read more.

(Photo by Chelsea Los) MILFORD — One person was injured in a head-on accident at 3:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. The accident was on CR 300E, north of East CR 1100N, Milford. Veronica A. Sanchez, 23, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, was taken to IU Health Goshen, by Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, after complaining of pain to …read more.

WARSAW — A female passenger, in a Ford Freestyle, was transported to Kosciusko County Hospital following a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, north of CR 300S, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Rebecca D. Hatfield, 53, West Union Street, Claypool, complained of pain to her shoulder/upper arm. Hatfield, who is wheelchair …read more.

WARSAW — Instead of running a red light, a semitractor driver jackknifed his vehicle, when he couldn’t get stopped. The action caused a diesel fuel spill. The accident occurred at 9:42 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, on Lake City Highway, west of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. David Lopez, 48, West 24th, Chicago, Ill., was driving a 2007 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 26, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, North CR 800W, north of West CR 300N, Atwood. Driver: Richardo A. Mendoza, 28, Oak Brook Place, Warsaw. Mendoza lost control of his vehicle, went into a ditch coming to rest in the water. He was arrested for …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 26, 2016

Warsaw Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:29 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 700 block North Parker Street, Warsaw. A vehicle, registered to Martin L. Allmon, 35, North McKinley St., Warsaw, backed his vehicle into a police vehicle owned by the city of Warsaw. 11:14 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, with a mutual aid assistance from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department, is responding to a barn fire at 735 E. CR 450S. The barn is located between Country Club Road and South Magee Road.

Jail Bookings

February 25, 2016

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 25 Richardo A. Mendoza, 28, 898 Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, booked for operator never licensed. Bond: $500 cash.

Area Police Reports

February 25, 2016

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 600 block of South Higbee Street, Milford. Lamar R. Schwartz reported an auto theft.

Area Accident Reports

February 25, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:54 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, North CR 650E and East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: June K. Leiter, 50, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Leiter’s vehicle slid into a pole. Damage up to $5,000. 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, North SR 19 north of West …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 25, 2016

Elkhart The following individual was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 24 Chad Franklin Layman, 36, 18024 CR 46, New Paris, arrested on warrants from Kosciusko and Noble counties and theft. Bond: $1,500. Kosciusko The following individual was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 24 Serena Elyse Yocum, 27 2949 E. Joshua …read more.

WARSAW — A semitractor that jackknifed near the intersection of Lake City Highway and Anchorage/CR 200N, has shut down eastbound traffic behind it. Full tanks of diesel fuel, on the semitractor, have ruptured and are spilling out onto the highway. Police have shut off the highway at the US 30 off ramp onto SR 15, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 25, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:39 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, North CR 100E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw.Driver: Jahlyn G. Smith, 22, East CR 450N, Warsaw. Smith lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered roadway, went off the road and hit an REMC pole. Damage …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 25, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 500 block West CR 350N and North SR 15, Warsaw. A report was received of a property damage accident between Kedsara M. Bumbaugh and Floyd A. Knafel. Bumbaugh was driving a 2008 Mercury and Knafal was driving a …read more.

WARSAW — A Bourbon man has been charged for operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death with a schedule I or II controlled substance, or its metabolite, in the blood, a level 5 felony. Justin Ray Gladieux, 19, 8262 Chestnut Road, Bourbon, was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 23. According …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY —Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, was transported from the Kosciusko County Jail to the Elkhart County Detention Center and booked Tuesday, Feb. 23, on probation violation charges. He is being held on $10,343.50. Wilkins was to appear at 10 a.m. this morning for a hearing on the probation violation. Wilkins was found guilty late …read more.

WARSAW — A South Bend man involved in a 2012 robbery at a residence in Warsaw has been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Jeremy Raymon Lacy, 28, 1134 Milton St., South Bend, is being held in the county jail on no bond. He is being charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a class …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 24, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 100 block of EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Amanda Desiree Alford reported an attempted burglary. 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 6500 block of West CR 800N, Nappanee. Christa B. Burkholder reported a dog bite. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 24, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, East CR 350N west of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Jose A. Galarza, 55, East Back Forty Circle, Warsaw. Galarza’s vehicle slid into a utility pole. Damage up to $1,000. 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, West CR 100S …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 24, 2016

Elkhart The following people have been booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 23 Nathan A. Miller, 33, 203 E. Smith St., Milford, arrested for felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $5,000. Ervin A. Starrett, 49, 2301 E. Bucher Drive, Syracuse, arrested for possession of a narcotic drug and operating a vehicle while …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 24, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:54 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, North CR 700E, north of North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Shane A. Wright, 29, Deerfield Path, Warsaw. Wright’s vehicle went off the roadway and continued out into the field before becoming stuck. Wright was cited for speeding …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 24, 2016

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:53 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 8500 block West Old Road 30, Etna Green, D & K Construction reported the theft of numerous power and hand tools from a construction site. Value: $7,310.

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