KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating individuals responsible for an early morning robbery. The robbery occurred at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Noble Stores (Pride Station) located at the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 8600 East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Brenda S. Smits requested the assistance of North Webster Fire Department. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 500 block East Center …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Drivers: Zebulen T. Dotson, 39, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Bobbette J. Ridenour, 88, Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake. Dotson and Ridenour backed into each other in a parking lot. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man has received an additional year of jail time after being sentenced in Allen County last week for withholding his HIV status from sexual partners. Travis Spoor Travis Spoor initially received a three-year jail sentence in July after pleading guilty to three counts of malicious mischief in Kosciusko County. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman has been sentenced after admitting to dealing methamphetamine in July. Amanda Perkins, 28, Warsaw, was sentenced today, Nov. 27, in Kosciusko Circuit Court for a single charge of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony of a lesser included level 2 felony. On July 18, Warsaw narcotics officers learned of …read more.

WARSAW — Six people were treated for injuries and three of them ended up being transported to the hospital after a vehicle accident Friday, Nov. 24. The accident occurred at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of US 30 and East Center Street, Warsaw. Judy Gill, 57, Burke Road, South Bend, had her GMC Acadia stopped at …read more.

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

MARSHALL COUNTY — A man from Texas and another from Elkhart lost their lives in two separate accidents during the holiday weekend in Marshall County. Michael Lynn Andrus, Anson, Texas, died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident at US 6 and Elm Road, Bremen. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reported it is believed Andrus suffered a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:48 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 2800 block of North CR 400E, Warsaw. A female reported unknown subjects sending photos of herself to her phone.  Midnight, Saturday, Nov. 25, 7400 block of Old Road 30, Pierceton. Robert Wade Love reported criminal mischief. 5:48 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:46 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, Rivercrest Drive and Meadow Lark Boulevard, Warsaw. Driver: Maurice Willsey, 71, 9th Street, Phoenix Ariz. Willsey backed his vehicle into a parked vehicle. Damages up to $5,000.  4:01 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, Fox Farm Road and Sellers Drive, …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:06 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, East CR 500N, west of EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Nathan R. Conley, 37, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 9:27 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, West US 30, east of North SR 19, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:14 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Heather R. Mikel reported a fight. 12:31 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 6700 block North SR 13, North Webster. Employees of Dollar General reported criminal trespassing. 5:25 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 4200 block …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly before 8:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, Warsaw Fire and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident in the westbound lane of Lake City Highway at Center Street, Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department was also on scene. At least four people were being treated with injuries; the severity is unknown at this time. …read more.

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

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:41 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, East CR 600S and South CR 400E, Claypool. Driver: John P. Magsam, 49, Trierwood Park Drive, Fort Wayne. Hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 10 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Silveus Crossing, north of West US 30, Warsaw. Driver: Richmond D. Slone, 67, West CR 500N, Etna Green. Slone reported that a deer ran into the passenger side of his vehicle as Stone was traveling north on Silveus Crossing. …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 400 block of East Arthur Street and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. A hit and run incident was reported. 8:41 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2100 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Domestic battery was reported.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, US 30, west of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Driver: David J. Zolman, 37, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Zolman’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:26 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, SR 25, north of Golf Heights Road, Warsaw. …read more.

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

WARSAW — During an argument a Warsaw man strangled a female victim and threatened to kill her while holding a knife. Carlos Genod Austin, 34, 503 W. Center St., Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:17 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, North CR 200E, north of East CR 750N, Leesburg. Driver: Saw H. Anuslam, 27, Salisbury Drive, Fort Wayne. Hit a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 6:27 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, South Packerton Road and East CR 225S, Winona …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The operator of the ORV was released with minor injuries and is now recovering at home. The passenger of the ORV who was seriously injured in the accident succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday, Nov. 20, by the Allen County Coroner’s Office. No autopsy will be performed, and the …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgments Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Brandon Ballamy, Warsaw, $3,632.68 Debra R. Lackey, Milford, $826.96 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Michelle M. Baxter, Warsaw, $937.34 RT Green Acres Mobile Home Park v. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Monday, Nov. 20, Warsaw Police officers received information on the location of Samantha Burleson, 18, Etna Green.  Burleson is suspected of passing several counterfeit $100 bills to local stores.  Warsaw Police officers made contact with Burleson and placed her under arrest.  Burleson was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:14 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Mitchell Louis Bumgardner reported fraud. 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 3700 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Donald R. Zolman reported a high power bullet went through his bedroom wall. 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, N. SR 13, south of East CR 100N, Syracuse. Driver: Alyssa C. Stuckman, 21, East Greenwalt Ext., North Webster. Hit a deer.  Damages up to $5,000. 9:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, US 30, west of East CR 900E, …read more.

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

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incident: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 15600 block SR 331, Bourbon. Police were called to 14645 SR 331 for an accident involving a semi and a passenger truck. Officers spoke with Mark Knight, age and address unknown, a female passenger and the semitractor driver. During …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, South County Farm Road, south of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: Tonya S. Kuhl, 41, West CR 350S, Warsaw. Hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, South SR 25, south of South Ferguson …read more.

WARSAW — A motion to correct errors, filed by Scott Lennox on behalf of Dr. Mark Soto has been granted by Special Judge Stephen Bowers, but not for the reasons the defense requested. A hearing will be held to address restitution once Soto completes the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of the Center for Community Justice. …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 incident: 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 4200 block of East CR 300N, Warsaw. An unknown piece of equipment hit an overhead fiber optic cable at the Mediacom tower station on CR 300N. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following …read more.

WARSAW — Ashley Michelle Cummins, 27, Mentone, was sentenced today in Kosciusko Circuit Court for charges of dealing in a narcotic drug, a lesser included offense as a level 5 felony, and neglect of a dependent, a level 5 felony. Cummins was arrested in December 2016 when a Warsaw Police Officer witnessed a drug deal of methamphetamine at …read more.

ELKHART — Admitting he was wrong and asking for a second chance, didn’t deter Special Judge Stephen Bowers this afternoon, Nov. 20. Bowers sentenced Kevin L. Bronson to the Indiana Department of Corrections to serve his seven-year sentence. A special notation will be sent to the IDOC noting Bronson may be in danger from other …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:19 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 12600 block South SR 13, North Manchester. Jessica Marie Rice reported a burglary of jewelry. Value: $600. 11:18 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2600 block West CR 700S, Claypool. A battery was reported and James Koser was arrested. 8:56 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, West CR 1350N, east of North CR 600W, Nappanee. Driver: David R. Miller, 20, CR 42, Millersburg. Hit a mailbox. Damage up to $10,000. 11:35 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, East US 30 and North Parker Street. Drivers: Fakhriddin Mamedov, …read more.

WINONA LAKE –  The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced that Darin Devon Hurd, 25, of Winona Lake, was charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.      According to documents in this case, Hurd’s girlfriend was found dead …read more.

SYRACUSE — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Syracuse man after the officer discovered marijuana and methamphetamine. Jacob Lewis Larkin, 25, 507 N. Dolan Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:52 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 1200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Employees at Meijer reported theft of electronic equipment and a Nad’s eyebrow shaper. 6:52 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 700 block of Ross Avenue, Warsaw. Cole Robert Fatchett reported a burglary. 7:22 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Investigated the following accidents: 5:49 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, North CR 75E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Driver: Sarah B. Wood, 44, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Wood lost control of her vehicle and struck a utility pole. Damage up to $5,000. 5:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, West …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after he crashed a stolen Corvette. He also battered his wife and a neighbor when they tried to stop him. Shawn Anthony Gentry, 36, 2136 S. Julian Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with auto theft, a level 6 felony; criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor; battery, a class …read more.

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

MENTONE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off road vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17,  near 6005 W. Shilling Road. Two male juveniles were injured in the accident. One male juvenile, 15, Fort Wayne, was operating an ORV on private property with a second male juvenile, 16, Fort Wayne, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:57 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2700 block West Old Road 30. April M. Eberly reported the theft of a license plate. 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1200 block of Mark Lane, Warsaw. Gary Swanson reported a counterfeit $100 bill.  Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Christina Bowland, 36, Main Street, Laketon. Bowland struck a deer. Damages up to $10,000.  10:52 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, Hepler Drive and Lake Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Evelyn Albertson, 88, Robin Drive,  Warsaw, and …read more.

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

WARSAW — While responding to a fist fight, an officer discovered the fight occurred because of a drug intervention. One subject was found in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Jacob Allan Kirlin, 18, 620 N. Lincoln St., Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Kevin Bronson pleaded not guilty on a violation filed by Elkhart County Community Corrections Nov. 13. A dispositional hearing has been set at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Elkhart Superior Court 2, with Judge Stephen Bowers, special judge, presiding. Peter Todd from the Elkhart County Public Defender’s office has been appointed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Criminal charges have been filed against Patrick Olson for alleged misconduct while being employed as a Community Corrections Officer at the Kosciusko County Community Correction Department. Olson is being charged with sexual misconduct by service provider, a level 5 felony, and aiding/inducing/causing escape, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 4, a female offender …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, North SR 15 and West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: Jose Zuniga, 43, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000. 4:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Franz …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following person was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 11303 West CR 800S, Akron. Driver: Larry J. Calhoun, 74, South Schoolview Drive, Rochester. Cahloun’s vehicle collided with an unoccupied vehicle registered to McKenna Grossman, North Webster, in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School parking lot. Damage up to …read more.

WARSAW — A notice of appeal on behalf of Kimbert A. G. Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, regarding his sentencing Oct. 18 has been filed with the Indiana Court of Appeals. While in an unrelated case, a jury trial date has been set on a charge of impersonation of a public servant. Donald …read more.

WARSAW — Joshua Allen Wolfe, 28, Elkhart, was sentenced today in Superior Court II for a burglary charge stemming from a December 2016 incident. According to the affidavit of probable cause filed Dec. 21, 2016, a man reported two burglaries to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The victim stated that between Dec. 28, 2015, and …read more.

Kosciusko County Filings Kosciusko County Judgments Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Michael R. Bentley, Warsaw, $513.55 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Robert T. Carter, Mentone, $2,422.55 Teresa L. Engle, Warsaw, $789.02 Melissa Fletcher, Warsaw, $1,816.88 Andrea L. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:01 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1900 block South CR 800W and West CR 200S, Warsaw. Police responded to a vehicle crash but found no driver at the scene. 12:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2100 block South Julian Drive, Warsaw. Police responded to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, South SR 13, north of East CR 850S, Pierceton. Driver: Christina M. Bowland, 36, North Main Street, Laketon. Hit a deer. Damages up to $10,000. 5:52 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, West US 30, West of North CR 800W, …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has received numerous reports of counterfeit currency being used at local stores.  The $100 bills that are being passed are either marked with “Souvenir of America” on the left side of the bill or, “FOR MOTION PICTURE USE ONLY” on the right side of the bill.  These bills have …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:33 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, North SR 19, south of West CR 250N, Etna Green. Driver: Joshua Wielochowski, 28, 18B Road, Tippecanoe. Struck a deer. Damages up to $10,000. 7:24 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, North SR 19, south of West CR 250N, Etna …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:59 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 9400 block North SR 19, Etna Green. Police responded to a request of citizen’s assist. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 900 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Employees …read more.

WARSAW — Raven Allen Jackson, 23, 308 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, is being charged with stalking, a level 5 felony, and two counts of invasion of privacy with a sentence enhancement, level 6 felonies, after harassing his ex-girlfriend. According to the affidavit of probable cause. the victim contacted the Warsaw Police Department on Nov. 2 and …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing battery charges after punching a woman in the throat while a child was present. Robert Joseph Schill, 26, 2441 W. CR 250S, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. According to …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY —Kevin Bronson, who was sentenced Sept. 29 to Elkhart County Community Corrections for seven years on a charge of corrupt business influence, has allegedly violated the conditions of the ECCC and is now being held in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility on no bond. An initial hearing will be held at 1 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:06 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, West CR 400N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: Mary L. Miller, 30, West CR 600N, Etna Green. Miller struck a deer with her vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 6:43 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, Husky Trail, north …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:16 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 200 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Michael J. Marsillett reported theft of an Xbox and Xbox games. 8:37 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 5800 block of South CR 650E, Pierceton. Matthew R. Tracy reported a burglary. Warsaw …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, East CR 500N and EMS T8 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Evangelos Ioannou, 68, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Hit a deer. Damages up to $2,500. Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:45 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:39 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 3500 block West CR 100S, Warsaw. Carl Eugene Rensberger reported a hit and run. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:37 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 700 block S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Police responded to …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, E. Armstrong Road, east of North CR 75E, Leesburg. Driver: David J. Bachelder, 67, North 750W, Larwill. Bachelder’s vehicle was struck by a deer. Damages up to $10,000. 7:22 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, East CR 110N and N. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was arrested after he shot a handgun into the air, pointed the handgun at two adults and two children and threatened to shoot them. Matthew Payne, 48, 2607 Huffman St., Winona Lake, is being charged with two counts of intimidation with a deadly weapon, level five felonies; and …read more.

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

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:26 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, South Main Street at 13th Trail, Bourbon. Bourbon Police Officer Adam Kraning, stopped Jared Whitfield for traffic and vehicle violations. While speaking to Whitfield, Kraning could smell the odor of alcohol. A portable Breathalyzer test was administered and he …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:08 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 2850 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Kylah N. Decrow, 21, West Jackson Street, Plymouth. Decrow’s vehicle veered off the road; she overcorrected the vehicle and ran into a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:23 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW — An officer responded to a Warsaw storage unit due to a call regarding suspicious subjects using narcotics and a female dressed only in underwear. The male was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Christopher Eugene Konkle, 42, 415 S. Detroit St., Warsaw, is being charged with possession of syringe, a level …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake woman has been charged with auto theft after a male subject let her borrow his mother’s car for a day. The woman kept the car for a month with no contact. Monica Lynn Mullins, 22, 205 Kelly St., Winona Lake, is being charged with auto theft, a level 6 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:32 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, South SR 15, north of West CR 300S, Warsaw. Driver: Ricardo E. Martinez, 23, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:46 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, Husky Trail, south of East CR 200N, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:21 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 5900 block East CR 500N, Leesburg. Barbara J. Hanford reported a burglary and the theft of a TV, laptop, jewelry and coins. Value: $4,038. 12:46 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 6600 block West CR 50S, Mentone. Katie Jo Smith reported …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was caught speeding and a traffic stop ensued. The officer discovered methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Tyler Jordan Jeckert, 26, 207 N. Oak St., Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor, and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12400 block North CR 300 East, Syracuse. Police responded to a report of a missing person. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2200 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Wanda …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, SR 15, north of West CR 250N, Warsaw. Drivers: Ben E. Gulley, 75, SR 156, Patriot, and Casey  J. Koontz, 23, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Gulley failed to yield to Koontz. Damages up to $5,000. 12:15 p.m Thursday, …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Lance Evans, 37, North Lake Street, Syracuse, was recently found guilty of criminal trespassing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, following a two-day jury trial in Elkhart County Superior Court VI. The jury trial was held Oct. 30-31 with Judge David C. Bonfiglio presiding. Evans will be sentenced on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Samantha Gentry, 17, Syracuse, suffered a cut lip and complained of pain to the hip, following an accident Thursday afternoon, Nov. 9, on US 13, south of US 6. Gentry was taken to Goshen Hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at 4:39 p.m. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reported Gentry was northbound on SR …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:24 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, East Backwater Road, east of North CR 950E, North Webster. Driver: Sandra R. Stader, 66, Deer Creek Lane, Washington. Hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000. 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, South CR 900E and East Ryerson Road, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:49 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 1700 block South Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Lauren K. Salla reported a fraud. 5:38 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 100 block West State Street, Etna Green. Carol I. Cummins reported the theft of lottery tickets. Value: $150. Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:47 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, West CR 200S, east of South CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: Marvin W. Hinds, 24, South CR 775W, Mentone. Hinds advised he was traveling eastbound on CR 200S when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:42 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 4100 block of North CR 20E, Warsaw. Jack Worth reported a burglary. Items were stolen from a cabin. The items included three carving knives, two BB guns and an antique ocarina. Value: $210. 2:18 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, …read more.