WARSAW — Atwood Fire Department, Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are responding to an accident at Hoffman Lake Estates. The accident occurred on US 30. One person is reportedly injured. Indiana State Police are investigating.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested for raping a female who, according to charges, is so intellectually disabled or deficient that consent to sexual intercourse or sexual conduct cannot be given. James Theodore King, 1518 Dot St., Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 2:13 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, on charges of …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are responding to an accident on US 30 in front of the Pierceton Motel. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 23 Jeremy Ramon Lacy, 28, 1134 Milton St., South Bend, booked for armed robbery with a deadly weapon. No bond. James Theodore King, 1518 Dot St., Warsaw, booked for rape and sexual battery. Bond: $101,000 surety and cash. Darrell Bruce Lewis, 41, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Count Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:42 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, South CR 275E and East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Drivers: Steven E. Ihnen, 57, East CR 300S, Akron, and Angela L. Westafer, 38, North Washington Street, North Manchester. Westafer stopped suddenly to avoid cats in the road and …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post FORT WAYNE — Police in two northeast Indiana communities are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual believed to be responsible for burglaries to two Subway restaurants. The Angola Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred at the Subway …read more.

WARSAW — A driver and his passenger were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The accident was on West CR 200S and South CR 400W, Warsaw. Driver, David L. Unhoch, 50, South Buffalo Street, Burket, and his passenger, Sandra J. Unhoch, 57, South Buffalo Street, Burket, …read more.

Elkhart The following individuals was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 22 Cory Ryan Hockenberry, 27, 214 Stonewall Court, Nappanee, arrested for domestic battery with a prior conviction; criminal confinement, and reckless driving. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 23 Ervin Al Starrett …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, South CR 700W, and West SR 25, Warsaw. Drivers: Kyle R. Lovell, 27, P.O. Box, Kewanna, and Tyler L. Smoker, 22, Elizabeth Avenue, Rochester. Lovell backed his vehicle for a turning semi and backed into the Smoker vehicle. …read more.

Christian Uriel Menchaca WARSAW — A second individual has been arrested in connection with the Sept. 5, 2015, assault on Jose Guadalupe Ramos. Christian Uriel Menchaca, 30, 1110 E. Main Street, Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. He has been charged with aiding, inducing or causing aggravated …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:14 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 4800 block South CR 100W, Mentone. Midwest Poultry Services LP and Disco Electric reported the theft of power and hand tools valued at $1,100. 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb, 20, 3600 block East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg. Police investigated …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 22 Christian Uriel Menchaca, 30, 1110 E. Main St., Warsaw, booked for aggravated battery. Bond: $20,250 surety and cash. Dora Elia Menchaca, 36, 1110 E. Main St., Warsaw, booked for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash. Marshall County The following people have …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Crystal Nicole Vandermark reported a stolen license plate. 2:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2100 block of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Marissa Michelle Billings reported a theft. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, East CR 200N east of CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Maureen K. Mauzy, 68, North CR 600E, Warsaw. A deer ran into Mauzy’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 9:38 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, North CR 300W west of West …read more.

LEESBURG — Indiana Conservation Officers are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Allen Stattley, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., and Dustin Reaker, 29, Bremen, whose bodies were found in the Leesburg quarry owned by Phend & Brown Inc. However, it has revealed that it may have been a heroic tragedy. Indiana Conservation Officer Jonathan Boyd says …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer – Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post DEKALB COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash which occurred on US 6 just west of Corunna earlier this morning and claimed the life of man from Kendallville. Preliminary investigation by Trooper David Poe indicated at approximately …read more.

WARSAW — A man who failed to tell a woman he was dating, he was infected with HIV resulted in his arrest on two counts of malicious mischief, both level 6 felonies. Travis Spoor, 36, 4223 Winding Way Drive, Fort Wayne, who also shows an address of 4025 Forest Grass Drive, Fort Wayne, was arrested …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s department is asking the public’s help in a theft of a John Deere six-wheeler. Sometime between 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, and 8:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, an unknown person or persons stole a yellow John Deer six-wheeler from a property in the 3800 block of 18B Road. The …read more.

LEESBURG — The body of the second individual who fell through the ice at a Leesburg quarry has been recovered. Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., was located at approximately 11 a.m. this morning and recovered from the quarry around noon today, Feb. 22, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello. The first individual Dustin Reaker, …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Three North Manchester University students were returning from Ball State and Taylor University Sunday morning, Feb. 21, when their lives were cut short by a tragic accident. Nerad Grace Mangai, Brook M. Dagnew and Kirubel Alemayehu Hailu were killed in the accident, according to a press release from North Manchester University President, …read more.

WARSAW — A fight Sept. 5, 2015, outside of Time Out Inn, that seriously injured one person, has lead to the arrest of a Warsaw man. Jesus Orlando Menchaca, 25, 507 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, a level 3 felony and battery, causing serious …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 21 Joshua Daniel Sharp, 38, 651 E. Marion St., Nappanee, arrested for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a hypodermic needle and dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug. No bond listed. Feb. 20 James Michael Schwartz, 28, 9699 W 700N, …read more.

LIGONIER — A West Noble wrestling coach has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony and child seduction, a level 6 felony. Kevin Bradley Marsh, 22, 2079 W. Union St., Ligonier, was arrested by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 2:48 p.m. …read more.

DEKALB COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and DeKalb County Sheriff Department are on the scene of a two vehicle fatal crash on US 6, just west of Corunna. At this time, US 6 is closed between the Noble/DeKalb County Line and Corunna. Traffic is being routed north onto the County Line and also north …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 8000 Block East McClintic Road, Syracuse. Police were called to this location in reference to a vehicle being left at the scene of an obvious accident. Information is being sent to the prosecutor’s office. North Webster Officers with …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:48 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Jalynn Street and Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Luis F. Rosiles, 34, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Matthew B. Kreft, 21, 20th Road, Tippecanoe. Rosiles was cited for operating a vehicle while never receiving a valid license. Rosiles pulled his …read more.

UPDATE: Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of Dustin Reaker, 29, Bremen, from the Leesburg Quarry Sunday around 7 p.m. The investigation revealed that Dustin Reaker and Allen Stattler, 41, Dowagiac, Mich., possibly went ice fishing Friday night and never returned. Stattler is still missing. Indiana Conservation officers will resume the search today.   LEESBURG …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:01 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, West CR 200S, west of South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brandon S. Reinholt, 18, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, East CR 200N, west of North SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2100 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Teddy W. Tackett filed a complaint with police. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:01 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 300 block North Shaffer Street, Milford. Police …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 21 Nathan Edgar Pressler, 36, 428 S. Main St., Churubusco, arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Hailyn Debra Dunn, 19, 2003 Oakwood Drive, Warsaw, arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $400 cash. Brandon …read more.

NAPPANEE — A passenger in a vehicle driven by a Milford teen was taken to IU Health Goshen with non life threatening injuries following an accident early this morning, Sunday, Feb. 21. Matthew Miller, 18, Nappanee, suffered a severe nose bleed in the accident. The accident occurred at 2:46 a.m. on CR 50, west of …read more.

[weaver_youtube bCOcqH5zfbE rel=0]   [weaver_youtube CiJLSBJhzh0 rel=0]   Videos provided by Chelsea Los   MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, with a full assist from Leesburg, is responding to a barn fire reported at 965 E. Mock Road, between Grove Road and CR 100E. Tanker assists has been called from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and New …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 19 Joseph A. Gagliano III, 24, 135 EMS D13 Lane, Syracuse, arrested for felony operating while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. No bond listed. Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 18 Brandon Charles …read more.

BURKET — No one was injured in a head-on collision Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, but one of the drivers was cited. The accident occurred at 8:44 a.m. on West CR 700S, west of South CR 500W, Burket. Jose J. Castillo, 44, North CR 175E, Warsaw, was cited for driving while suspended following the accident. Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:33 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, East CR 450N and North CR 175E, Warsaw. Drivers: Tabitha P. Tucker, 19, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Cameran M. Carver, 24, West Walnut Street, Claypool. Tucker complained of pain to the back but refused medical treatment. Tucker …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:14 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1100 block North Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. Gary F. Benoit reported a theft of a handgun and a 17 round magazine. 10:57 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2900 block South Rosewood Drive and West CR 300S, Warsaw. Police were …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A 25-year-old Winona Lake man has been initially charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Sept. 29, 2015, death of Tyler S. Boocher, 20, Leesburg. Zakkary Ryan Pifer, 25, 701 Robson Road, Winona Lake, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday morning, on a charge of dealing a narcotic over 10 grams. …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — After almost 5 1/2 hours of deliberation, the jury found Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford, guilty on two of three charges. He will be sentenced at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Kosciusko County Superior Court 3. The jury unanimously found Wilkins guilty of causing death …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:58 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2100 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Trevor J. Frazier found a debit card in a parking lot. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1600 block …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 18 Zakkary Ryan Pifer, 25, 701 Robson Road, Winona Lake, arrested for dealing narcotics. Bond: $25,250 surety and cash. Tanya Lee Toth, 41, 9867 N. Marine Key Drive, Syracuse, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $15,000 surety. Jeffrey Earl Thomas, 32, 801 S. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 18, North CR 175N and East Walnut Street, Warsaw. Driver: Cylie M. Marshall, 18, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw. Marshall’s vehicle ran off the road and struck a pole. Damages up to $5,000. 6:46 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, North SR 19, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance in a break-in and burglary of a residence. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 4:04 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, unknown persons drove to the 13000 block of Ironwood Road. The individual(s) broke into and entered the home, …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Office, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 MARSHALL COUNTY — The Bremen Post Criminal Interdiction Team served two drug related search warrants early Thursday morning, Feb. 18, in Plymouth. State troopers raided both 610 Randolph St. and 1200 W. LaPorte St. shortly before 6 a.m. Both residences are located within 500 …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 17 Joseph Wayne Shepherd, 30, 210 S. Main St., Etna Green arrested on two counts of theft and warrants out of Marshall County and Kosciusko County. Bond: $3,000. Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 18 Timothy …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: Warsaw Health System v. Amy L. Adams, Warsaw, $1,072.45 Coy Fugate, Pierceton, $3,501.15 James A. Glant, Claypool, $2,023.42 Laurie K. Head, Warsaw, $3,145.79 Carl Miller v. Alexandria …read more.

MILFORD — A Nappanee man has been arrested on a charge of battery to a person less than 14 years of age, a level 5 felony, and battery, a class A misdemeanor. Jesse Doe Walker, 25, whose address was listed as 8784 N. CR425W, Milford, at time of booking into the Kosciusko County Jail Wednesday, …read more.

WARSAW — The case against Scott Wilkins, 27, 136 N. Main St., Milford, will be going to the jury late this morning, Thursday, Feb. 18. Wilkins has been incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail since his arrest on Jan. 2, 2015. The fourth day of the trial began at 9:09 a.m. in Kosciusko Superior Court …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A failed attempt to break into an ATM machine has landed a North Webster resident in the Kosciusko County Jail. David Allen Baker was booked under the address of 221 S. Brook St., Mishawaka, at 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. His age was listed as unknown. According to court documents filed Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, East CR 500N and EMS T8 Lane, Leesburg, Driver: Benjamin C. Rhodes, 41, EMS T14 Lane, Leesburg. Deer hit vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, South CR 400E, south of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:14 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1800 block Sue Avenue, Warsaw. Dora Morales reported a battery. 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1200 block Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Officials at Meijer reported the theft of Skechers sports shoes. Value: $49.99.

Kami Ellis WARSAW — The prosecution rests in the trial of Scott Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford. The trial reconvened following a lunch break Wednesday, Feb. 17, with further testimony by Lt. Chris McKeand, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. McKeand is a part of the department’s Fatal Alcohol Crash Team and responded to the Dec. 27, accident …read more.

WARSAW — A 17-year-old Warsaw teen has been waived to adult court on multiple charges. Ivan Gonzalez Herrera, 17, 1041 N. Park Avenue, Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 10:29 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, then released on his own recognizance. Court documents show the multiple charges against Herrera. Charges are: two charges …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:27 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 8280 E. U.S. 30, Pierceton. Drivers: Joshua R. Kaufman, 33, East U.S. 30, Pierceton and Emilie A. Wilkinsen, 18, West Whitley Road, South Whitley. Wilkinsen backed her car into Kaufman’s. Damages up to $2,500. Wilkinsen complained of neck …read more.

This was the vehicle where Kami Ellis was found after an early morning crash on Dec. 27, 2014. The alleged driver, Scott Wilkins, Milford, is standing trial on charges stemming from her death. (Photo by Deb Patterson) WARSAW — It was a short morning for testimony, Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the jury trial of Scott …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer WARSAW — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from last year. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens who have been contacted by individuals via telephone portraying themselves as …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 17 Ivan Gonzalez Herrera, 17, 1041 N. Park Avenue, Warsaw, arrested for corrupt business influence, maintaining a common nuisance, four charges of dealing marijuana, visiting a common nuisance, possession of schedule I, II, III and IV controlled substance. Out on own recognizance. Abie …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 PLYMOUTH — Two Plymouth men awoke to the sound of a flash-bang and the Indiana State Police SWAT team Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, as troopers served a drug related search warrant at 17149 Lincoln Highway Apt. 1. Members of the Bremen Post Criminal Interdiction …read more.

WARSAW — An 18-year-old Warsaw teen, who was 17 years old when charges were initially filed, was waived to adult court Tuesday, Feb. 16, on multiple charges. Derek Shea, 18, 1815 Hepler Drive, Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday and released on his own recognizance. Court documents show the …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 16 Shaun Aaron Cochrane, 26, 509 Buffalo Court, Nappanee, arrested for burglary forced entry, conversion, false informing and contempt of court. Bond: $500. Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 16 Derek Adam Shea, 18, 1815 Hepler …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:02 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1600 block Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. Town officials reported the theft of $33.65 in gasoline. Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 100 block North Second Street, Pierceton. Wilbert L. Grayson for Advanced Disposal Service, reported damage to a vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, West SR 14, west of South CR 450W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jamie L. Adams, 29, South CR 850W, Akron. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 4:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, South CR 700E, south of East CR 800S, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No one was injured in a head-on collision on CR 700S, west of CR 500W, at 6:44 a.m. today, Feb. 17. Burket and Mentone Fire Departments along with Life-Med responded to the scene along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.

WARSAW — When Vicki Simmons, Catherine Street, Milford, lent her vehicle to a friend in December, 2014, little did she know the events that would unfold surrounding it. Simmons testified as a witness Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 16, day two of the trail of Scott Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford, pertaining to an accident that happened …read more.

WARSAW — Testimony continued today in the Scott Wilkins trial with witness accounts not quite matching up. The trial for Scott Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford, continued today with Karin McGrath, deputy prosecuting attorney, calling Officer Derek Crider, Milford Deputy Marshal, to the witness stand. Crider stated upon the witness stand he was …read more.

BURKET —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 200S and CR 400W this afternoon. Initial reports are the driver of a red Ford Focus failed to see a white Oldsmobile, causing the vehicles to collide in the intersection. The Oldsmobile went off the southwest side of the roadway …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested for selling suboxone strips. Suboxone is a prescription used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction and may be habit forming. Jacob William Meyer, 27, 3567 E. Birchwood Court, Warsaw, was arrested Monday morning, Feb. 15, and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of dealing in …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 16 Laine Victor Yeazel, 28, 304 W. High St., Syracuse, arrested for manufacturing meth. Bond: $10,000 surety and $250 cash. Jason W. Meade, 42, 304 W. High St., Syracuse, arrested for maintaining a common nuisance. Bond: $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Alisha Rae …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, East CR 450N, west of North CR 475E, North Webster. Drivers: Shelby L. Swartz, 19, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Marcella S. Phillips, 72, Fir Road, Tippecanoe. Swartz’s vehicle struck the back of the Phillips vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 1500 block East Smith Street, Warsaw. Officials at Kosciusko County Fairgrounds reported a hit/skip accident

SYRACUSE — Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team is at 304 W. High St., Syracuse, where a meth lab is being dismantled. The home is at the corner of Mill and High streets. According to the Kosciusko County property search, the home is owned by Jason W. Meade. Documents found at the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:56 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 2100 block of Dubios Drive, Warsaw. Sherri Ann Burchette reported a battery.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:47 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, West CR 1350N and North CR 50W, Milford. Drivers: Thomas B. Sorensen, 61, East CR 1150N, MIlford, and Bryce A. Wuthrich, 17, East CR 1150N, Milford. Sorensen’s snow plow truck collided with Wuthrich’s vehicle. Damage up to $25,000. …read more.

Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Feb. 13 Hilary Grace Sension, 31, EMS D21B Lane, Syracuse, booked for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $1,500. Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 15 Jose Angel Pinto, 20, 8309 Bruning St., Portage, Mich., booked for operator never …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — A  scheduled five-day jury trial began this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 against Scott Leon Wilkins, 37, 136 N. Main St., Milford. Wilkins has been charged with the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, in a traffic accident. Wilkins has been charged with causing a death …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested on two charges of battery to a person less than 14 years of age and on a warrant for failure to appear. He also faces a new charge of battery. Jack Daniels, 33, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail early …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 15 Jack Daniels, 33, 1692 E. 200N, Warsaw, arrested for battery, battery and failure to appear. Bond: $5,000 surety, $1377 cash. John Russell Heaton Jr., 3699 N. 175E, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $400 cash. Feb. 14 David Allen Gibbs, 54, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, South SR 15, south of West CR 400W, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory R. Patrick, 36, Heron Boulevard, Warsaw. Patrick’s vehicle went off the road, through a fence and collided with a utility pole. Damage up to $5,000. 10:10 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:53 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 100 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Christine Fisher reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 900 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Jacqueline R. Smith reported a battery. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 12 Michael Lee Ruse, 34, 409 E. Jackson St., Columbia City, booked for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash. Bryce Dillion Walls, 20, 4344 S. CR 700W, Mentone, booked for battery and theft. Bond: $600 cash. Blake Lee Lamb, 6543 W. CR 550N, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 9:48 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1100 block of North Shaleview Court, Warsaw. Jeremy Daniel Widbin reported a credit/debit card fraud. 5:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2000 block of South Party Drive, Warsaw. Amanda Marie Gaerte reported a fraud. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, North SR 13 south of Channel Drive, North Webster. Drivers: Michael A. Noel, 62, South CR 825W, Kimmell, and Tommy L. Holbrook, 52, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. While making a lefthand turn, Noel became distracted and his …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, North SR 19, south of West CR 900N, Etna Green. Driver: Curtis L. Sumpter, 35, North Main Street, Nappannee. Slid off the road and hit a fence. Damage up to $5,000. 6:27 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, North CR 100E, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 12 John Mitchell Dimmitt, 34, 420 Roosevelt St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear and failure to register as a sex offender. Bond: $5,250 surety and $500 cash. Santana Ann Collingsworth, 20, 220 Kimberly Lane, Kendallville, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $491 …read more.

Elkhart The following individuals were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 11 Regina Ruth Dudzinski, 48, 408 N. Hartman St., Nappanee, arrested for dealing in methamphetamine, neglect of a dependent, possession or sale of drug precursors and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $10,000. Joshua Daniel Sharp, 38, 651 E. Marion St., Nappanee, arrested for …read more.

WARSAW — A 45-year-old Chicago man has been booked in the county jail for defrauding a local financial institution. Kevin Phillips, 25, 8925 Parnell St., Chicago, Ill., was booked at 7:17 p.m. Thursday, on two counts of fraud on a financial institution, both level 5 felonies. He is being held on $10,000 surety and $250 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:51 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, South Front Street, Syracuse. Driver: Jeffrey A. Gehring, 39, Treasure Island Road, Union, Mich. Gehring believed he was driving his vehicle into a private drive at Polar Kraft Marine, went off the roadway and drove his vehicle onto the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:08 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1600 block Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Police were called to the area for individuals arguing and threatening each other. 2:11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1500 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Blake L. Lamb reported the theft of a radio from …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — Ethan David Jessie, 25, Syracuse, has been arrested in connection with various house burglaries in the northeast portion of the Kosciusko County. Jessie is currently being held in the Kosciusko County Jail without bond associated with the additional charge of five …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 11 Mitchell Patrick Hall, 44, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, booked for probation violation. No bond.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 10900 block of South Neher Drive, Silver Lake. Leah Ann Stahl reported a runaway. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 200 block of Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:35 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, North CR 200E north of East CR 550N, Warsaw. Driver: Sarah E. Mock, 35, North Front Street, Syracuse. Mock’s vehicle slid off the road into the nearby trees. Damage up to $10,000. 7:34 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, East …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Shane K. Austrup, Ligonier, $1,001 Nicole J. Ingle, South Bend, $394 Valinda K. Jones, Claypool, $1,721 Yassani M. Medina-Rico, Elkhart, $621.02 Michael J. St. Germain, Elkhart, $1,121 …read more.

WARSAW — A case involving a Syracuse man who permanently injured a female victim has been continued to 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Ink Free News previously reported that Justin Doyle Anderson, 33, 118 N. Lake St., Syracuse, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 26, after he allegedly assaulted a female …read more.

WARSAW — A 19-year-old Warsaw man was sentenced to two years in the Kosciusko County Jail in a sexual misconduct case involving a minor. Brandon M. Bergman, 19, 3311 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, will serve one year in the Kosciusko County Jail with one year suspended, to be served on probation. He is also ordered to …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 10 Ashley Nicole Belcher, 26, 12279 CR 50, Syracuse, arrested for battery. No bond listed. Donna Sue Rosenbaum, 53, 12279 CR 50, Syracuse, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger under the age of 18, operating a vehicle while …read more.

WARSAW —Two teens suffered minor injuries in a one vehicle accident at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, on East Old Road 30. Bridgette Yoder, 17, Syracuse, was driving a silver 2003 Mercury sedan with passenger Carma Yoder, 15, Syracuse. According to police, Yoder was traveling on East Old Road 30 when she stated she lost …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:36 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 600 block South Blaine Street and West Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Randy J. Warren and Century Link, reported damage from a hit and run accident. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, North CR 800W, south of West CR 640N, Etna Green. Driver: Donna L. Williams, 48, Marrett Drive, Mishawaka. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. William’s complained of chest pain and was treated by medics. 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

BREMEN — A Fort Wayne man was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a single vehicle accident near Bremen Wednesday, Feb. 10. Hsar Wah, 23, Fort Wayne, suffered a broken leg in the accident, which occurred at 1:30 p.m. on SR 331, south of Fifth Road, near Bremen. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reported Wah …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A Plymouth woman, originally from Honduras, has been arrested after using the identity of a Pennsylvania woman. Lilian Morales, 26, Alexander Street, Plymouth, has been booked in the Marshall County Jail on charges of forgery and identity deception, both level 6 felonies. Her bond is been set at $1,500 cash. Plymouth Police Department …read more.