Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Monday, May 21, South Main Street, north of Turkey Creek Drive. Driver: Benjamin P. Engle, 33, West Emeline Street, Milford. Engle was traveling north on South Main Street when he heard his cellphone ring. As he attempted to pick up the call, …read more.

WARSAW — A former Times-Union reporter was sentenced to 45 additional days in the Kosciusko County Jail and one year and three months of probation today, May 22. Michael Steven Anderson, 36, 600 W. Pike St., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 29, Anderson’s girlfriend …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man was arrested after his vehicle collided with a house. At approximately 8:17 p.m. Saturday, May 19, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a residence that was struck by a vehicle. The crash involved a silver 2004 Dodge Ram, operated by Israel T. Jimenz, 32, Elkhart. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:14 p.m. Monday, May 14, 100 block North Main St., Claypool. Officers responded to a domestic complaint.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:47 a.m. Monday, May 21, 100 block EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Dispatch …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:06 p.m. Monday, May 21, East CR 1000N, east of North Hasse Court, Milford. Driver: Steven G. Ladig, 32, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Ladig stated that the accelerator stuck on his vehicle, causing his vehicle to exit the roadway and get stuck in …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — According to police, a Milford man attempted to pay for merchandise with a counterfeit $20 bill. The store did not accept the money and the man was later arrested when he admitted to the crime during a courtesy transport by police to his grandmother’s house. Aarron Lee Warren, 27, 207 N. East St., …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO— A woman was recently arrested after police were called to a residence in January regarding a drug overdose. Cassie Leigh Santamaria, 27, with addresses listed in both Warsaw and Winona Lake, is being charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony; and possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was arrested after surveillance video showed him stealing from a local gas station. Billy Ray Slone, 35, 3758 S. Viking Drive, Mentone, is being charged with sentence enhanced theft, a level 6 felony. On May 2, an officer with the Silver Lake Police Department responded to a theft at the …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man was arrested after causing injuries to a woman that required her to be transported to the hospital. Frank Allen Thorpe, 36, 9434 W. CR 500S, Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. According …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:19 a.m. Monday, May 21, 1800 block of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Police responded to the Mike Jefferson residence for a report of a stolen license plate. Value: $100. 7:41 a.m. Friday, May 18, 500 block of South Old SR 13, Pierceton. Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:29 p.m. Sunday, May 20, North 1st Street, south of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Driver: Niles G. Butler, 23, US 6, Ligonier. Butler told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on 1st Street when he took his eyes off the road to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A jury trial has been scheduled for an Akron woman who faces several charges after officers discovered drugs in her vehicle. Jodean Marie Neher, 7342 W. CR 1150S, Akron, was scheduled to be sentenced today, May 21, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. However, she changed her plea to not guilty and requested a new …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A Winona Lake woman was recently arrested after accidentally dropping her drug stash inside a local bank. Danyelle Rebecca Palmer, 26, 209 15th St., Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony. On March 12, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a drug …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on SR 25 at Ferguson Road, Warsaw. The operator of the vehicle sustained critical injuries, one passenger sustained life threatening injuries and one passenger sustained minor injuries.   Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to SR 25 at Ferguson Road at approximately …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 3:10 a.m. Sunday, May 20, an accident occurred on SR 25, south of Ferguson Road, Warsaw. A vehicle left the roadway, went down an embankment and struck a shed. Early reports indicate that all three occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries, with two patients being transported by Lutheran Air. Warsaw Police …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:15 p.m. Saturday, May 19, Warsaw Police were called to the 800 block of North Lake Street after a vehicle struck the front porch of a residence. Early reports indicate there were no injuries to the occupants of the house or to the driver of the vehicle. It appeared that  the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:47 a.m. Friday, May 18, 3200 block of West Old Road 30, Warsaw. George Cox reported theft of a cell phone.  Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:11 p.m. Monday, May 14, 10200 block of South …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:44 a.m. Friday, May 18, North SR 19, north of West CR 1000N, Nappanee. Driver: Caleb C. Wertenberger, 30, North Rebecca Street, Claypool. Wertenberger advised his vehicle went off the west edge of the roadway and he was unable to regain control. The …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 100 block of West Wells Street, Silver Lake. Domestic battery was reported.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:34 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2100 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Howard …read more.

AKRON — While responding to a drug overdose, officers discovered evidence of child pornography, including images of children under 12 years old and images of bestiality. Andrew James Mitterling, 26, 8719 West CR 1250S, Akron, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug and possession of child pornography, all level 6 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:57 a.m. Friday, May 18, 100 block of North Clay Street, Claypool. Braxton Paul Hartle reported theft from his pickup truck.  11:01 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 400 block of North Lincoln Park, Warsaw. Dawn Dixon-Hill reported fraud.  10:18 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 9800 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:40 a.m. Thursday, May 17, East US 30, west of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Linda L. Mahoney, 55, SR 9, Columbia City. Mahoney’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $2,500.  3:55 a.m. Thursday, May 17, Chapman Lake drive, west of …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Two Kosciusko County women were arrested after stealing items from Wal-Mart and possessing methamphetamine. Taylor Ann LeMaster, 26, 929 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw; and Jaimie Nicole Albert, 28, 2176 North CR 875W, Etna Green, are each being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The cause and origin of the fire at the home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer Wednesday morning, May 16, remains undetermined and under investigation by the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded at 9:11 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at 10469 N. Syracuse-Webster Road. When the first …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 300 block of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. A female filed a domestic battery report.  12:06 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 300 block of North Main Street, North Webster. Jon W. Sroufe reported criminal mischief to a vehicle.  …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:14 a.m. Thursday, May 17, SR 15 and Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Drivers: Kristy S. Mayer, 65, South CR 325E, Warsaw; and Christine M. Coon, 51, South Trail Ridge Road, Warsaw. Mayer’s vehicle struck Coon’s vehicle as Mayer was exiting the Warsaw Community High School …read more.

Warsaw The following person was 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:

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. KOSCIUSKO — An Etna Green woman was arrested for child neglect. She was the sole caregiver of a child who suffered life-threatening injuries. Jammy Stacy, 41, 9462 N. SR 19 Lot 30, Etna Green, is being charged with neglect of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Failure to use a turn signal led officers to discover a passenger in possession of heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and a handgun. The man was out on probation after being convicted of dealing heroin. Eric Scott McFarland, 37, 41 EMS W16 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with dealing in a narcotic drug with …read more.

SIDNEY — At approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, a male was injured after a vehicle hit the front porch of a residence in Sidney. Police said there were three occupants in the vehicle. A male passenger was injured and transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital and the female driver fled the scene, police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster woman was arrested after using false personal information to obtain fraudulent loans. April Louise Sechrist, 45, 206 E. North St., North Webster, is being charged with identity deception, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 4, officers received a phone call in reference to …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department was called around 10:55 a.m. today, Thursday, May 17, to a house fire at the corner of James and Catherine streets, Milford. Heavy smoke was reported to be coming from the house. Firefighters found the fire to be at 101 S. James St., on the southwest corner of the intersection. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for breaking into a home and stealing multiple items estimated to be worth $3,000. He had a local taxi cab company pick him up at the burglary location and loaded the stolen items into the vehicle. Aaron Robert Marshall, 34, 777 N. 600 W., Warsaw, is being charged …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: Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Christopher Baldridge, Warsaw, $5,320.03 Aunthony Henley, Warsaw, $2,297.39 Mary Hertel, Warsaw, $4,977.74 Ashley Miller, Warsaw, $2,915.16 Ivan Ocotl, Warsaw, $2,524.84 Michael Petitt, Syracuse, $562.03 Miles …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 200 block EMS C28 Lane, Warsaw. Sharon K. Porter reported a fraudulent charge made to a checking account. 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 4100 block North Lighthouse Drive, Warsaw. James C. White reported criminal mischief. An unknown person …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:11 p.m. Monday, May 14, North CR 300W, north of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Amy J. Smith, 44, Meadows, Nappanee. Smith was traveling south on 300W when she swerved to avoid striking a tree that had fallen on the roadway. Her vehicle …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:21 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 100 block EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. A subject reported that his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend punctured his truck tires. 3:12 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2500 block East Bowser Road and North CR 250E, Milford. Ashley M. Zentz reported a subject …read more.

    LEESBURG — A semitractor-trailer stuck on the tracks in Leesburg was hit by a southbound Norfolk Southern train at approximately 7:30 a.m. today. The impact with the trailer hauling pontoon boats from SmokerCraft, New Paris, left a debris field approximately 200 yards of parts from the pontoons, the trailer, crossing control device, railroad …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 100 block East North St., Milford. A battery was reported and the victim was located and uninjured. 5:19 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 6200 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Bethana S. Becker reported damaged property. Her mailbox was destroyed …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:13 p.m. Monday, May 14, West CR 900N, east of North CR 425W, Leesburg. Driver: Pedro M. Castro, 21, North SR 19 1, Etna Green. Castro was traveling west on CR 900N when his vehicle went off the north side of the roadway, …read more.

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

LeESBURG — A semitractor-trailer stuck on the tracks in Leesburg was struck by a southbound Norfolk Southern train at approximately 7:30 a.m. today. The mishap occurred at the crossing on the north edge of Leesburg at Old SR 15/ Van Buren Street and Harper Road. Authorities have closed Old SR 15 northbound from Armstrong Road.

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 100 block of South Main Street, Milford. Milford Police were dispatched to the location in reference to an unwanted subject where a physical altercation took place. One male was taken into custody.  8:50 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 300 block …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, SR 13, north of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Drivers: Jami Heck, 35, South CR 300E, North Manchester; and Matthew Coy, 37, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Coy was slowing his vehicle down to turn left. Heck was pulling …read more.

MILFORD — Pedro Castro, 50, Etna Green, suffered serious lower extremity injuries in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon, May 14. He was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Castro, a passenger in the vehicle, was trapped in the vehicle until he was able to be extricated by firefighters. Pedro M. Castro Jr., 21, Etna …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:08 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 100 block West CR 900N and North Old Road 15, Milford. Christopher M. Haneline II reported a vehicle collision in which the suspect vehicle left.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:35 …read more.

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

MILFORD — A local man, who is familiar to police, has been apprehended after making threats to shoot any police officer who came into the woods where he had retreated. No one was injured in the manhunt. Events began around 3:24 p.m. when police were notified of a criminal mischief in the area of Bowser …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8L_CT8dI35A rel=0]   MILFORD — Extrication of a passenger took approximately 65 minutes following an accident on CR 900N just east of CR 425W, southwest of Milford today, Monday, May 14. The passenger was airlifted by Lutheran Air to a hospital in Fort Wayne. His condition is not known. The driver of the vehicle …read more.

Warsaw — A Warsaw man was arrested when his girlfriend told police he had choked her and then led police to where he keeps his marijuana. Michael Lynn Losher, 36, 44 EMS B51 Lane, Warsaw, is charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony, domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor and possession of marijuana, a class …read more.

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

MILFORD —  CR 900N, between CR 300W and CR 425W in Milford is closed as the result of an accident. Motorists are advised to avoid this area. More information will be posted later.  

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, May 14, on charges stemming from two separate incidents.  Jason D. Weisser, 35, 709 W. North St., Syracuse, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and domestic battery, a level 6 felony.  …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:02 a.m. Monday, May 14, 1100 block of West CR 400 S, Warsaw. Police responded to the Clifford Daugherty residence to investigate a report of criminal mischief. 11:01 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 5800 block of West Kingfisher Dr., Mentone. Police responded to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:23 a.m. Monday, May 14, East SR 14, west of South CR 600E, North Manchester. Driver: Matthew T. Fox, 47, East CR 500S, Wolcottville. Fox told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound on SR 14 and that he may have fallen asleep. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents 7:40 p.m. Friday, May 11, 1800 block Hepler Drive and Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. A juvenile reported that he found an iPhone. 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 11, 200 block West Jefferson St., Warsaw. Robert Castle reported theft. Cash and hand tools were stolen. Value: $1,292. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing felony charges after battering a female victim who he has been convicted of battering twice before. Billy Joe Truex, 34, 504 W. Center St., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:14 a.m. Friday, May 11, North SR 19, north of West Hepton Road, Nappanee. Police reported that a vehicle registered to James L. Hare, East 4th Street, North Manchester, was found unoccupied in a field with with damage to its front end and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Marion man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Thursday, May 10, on charges relating to a string of thefts that occurred in various Meijer stores.  Lee Curtis Coleman, 31, 1324 E. 38th St., Marion, was found guilty of two counts of theft, level 6 felonies. On April 19, 2017, the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2100 block Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Officers reported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in reference to a battery report. 8:58 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 100 block EMS B45 Lane, Leesburg. Austin K. Allen reported theft. Two rings were stolen. Value: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6 a.m. Thursday, May 10, West SR 25, near South CR 780W, Mentone. Driver: Ann R. Blair, 65, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Blair was traveling east on SR 25 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of her vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Thursday, May 10, after an incident that occurred in May 2017. Sloan J. White Jr., 35, 2603 West Side Drive, Warsaw, was found guilty of intimidation, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on May 18, 2017, a Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced Thursday, May 10, in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on charges relating to a domestic battery incident that resulted in a male being transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital.  Jenna Rose Parks, 33, 223 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, was found guilty of domestic battery, a level 5 felony, and violation of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool woman, Syracuse man and a North Webster man were arrested after caught dealing methamphetamine on a local nursing home’s property. Katlynn Leanne Craft, 19, 9611 South CR 100 E., Claypool; Michael Manges, 32, with addresses of both 6847 East CR 1120N, Syracuse  and 555 Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse; and Kevin Stuckman, …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: Money Matters Professional Collections v. Jeff Alexander, Kokomo, $432.14 Wendi M. Beck, Bremen, $1,943.40 Matthew Black, Mentone, $1,658.14 Rebecca L. Dunn, Fort Wayne, $344.26 Cassadie Edington, Bourbon, $483.76 Lynette Garza, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A male juvenile was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after a one vehicle collision. At approximately 8:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a child that was struck by a vehicle near the address of 488 Clinic Court, Warsaw. The crash involved a 2016 …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 500 block West Fourth St., Milford. A subject came to the Lakeland Rehab center and demanded mail for a deceased resident. They were making threats and being disorderly. 8:22 p.m. Monday, May 7, 200 block North Perry Drive, Milford. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:54 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, West CR 225N, east of North CR 950W, Etna Green. Driver: Carolyn J. Kaiser-Rapp, 76, North CR 875W, Etna Green. Officers responded to a report of a car accident involving a 5-year-old pedestrian. Kaiser-Rapp was traveling west on …read more.

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

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Marshall County Drug Task Force and Plymouth Police Department participated in a joint operation in the Plymouth area Tuesday, May 8. That joint operation resulted in confiscating 147 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over $2,000 in cash. Nathan R. Yeager, 34, Bremen, was arrested during a traffic stop on …read more.

WARSAW — Warrants have been served on two people involved in multiple thefts and corrupt business influence dating back to late 2017. Paul Larry Luna, 41, with addresses of both 207 Pigeon St., Ligonier, and 4172 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, is being charged with corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and theft, a …read more.

MILFORD — Crews continue to clean up the carnage left behind by a train derailment Wednesday evening, May 2, just east of CR 300W. Work, including roadways, is taking place on farmland owned by Don Fervida, Nappanee. A large pile of railcar wheels, both engines, and torn open intermodal containers and old railroad ties can …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw residents are facing charges after officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male subject.  Both Christian R. Johnson, 29, 403 N. Columbia St., Warsaw; and Ashly Danielle Johnson, 27, also of 403 N. Columbia St,. Warsaw, are being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 …read more.

North Webster Officers from the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 200 block of East South Street, North Webster. Police responded to the residence of Kelly Totter to investigate a burglary. Stolen was an electric guitar and small amplifier. No value reported. 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 100 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, North SR 15 and West CR 350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Austin J. Owens, 21, West CR 200N, Warsaw; Janet K. Miller, 71, EMS C28A Lane, Warsaw. Owens told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 15 and was …read more.

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

WARSAW — At approximately 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, emergency personnel responded to a report of a child hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred near 488 Clinic Court, Warsaw. A 5-year-old was hit by a vehicle. He was conscious at the time of the accident, sustaining a head injury. The child was transported by …read more.

ETNA GREEN — At approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, emergency personnel responded to a report of a child hit by a vehicle. The accident occurred near 9418 W. CR 225N, Etna Green. A 5-year-old child was in the roadway when a Dodge Grand Caravan struck the child. The child sustained a laceration to the …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Edgar J. Herrera, 20, Plymouth, was arrested on a warrant for child molesting, a level 3 felony, Monday, May 7. According to Plymouth Police Detective Sgt. Leo Mangus, authorities received a report on April 23 regarding a sexual assault to a 13-year-old female. Herrera was identified as the suspect. The assault had occurred …read more.

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 13300 block of North Old Road 15, Milford. John Zimmerman reported that $600 was stolen out of his work truck while parked at a job site.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:09 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:41 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 900 block of East CR 1300N, Milford. John Smeltzer reported an accident involving an animal.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:36 p.m. Monday, May 7, 100 block of Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Theft …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:44 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, South SR 25, south of South Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Driver: Tessa K. Patrick, 26, West CR 250S, Warsaw.  Patrick advised she lost control of her vehicle and rolled it. She was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital by ambulance. …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:   Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:  

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, May 7, after officers discovered methamphetamine and marijuana in a vehicle. Kayla Miranda Hepburn, 116 S. Cleveland St., Warsaw, was charged in two separate cases. In the first case, Hepburn was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In the second …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:08 a.m. Monday, May 7, 100 block of EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw. Shaun Michael Daffron reported criminal mischief regarding a slashed tire on a vehicle.  7:33 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 100 block of EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw. Ramona Kay Peterson reported theft of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:58 a.m. Monday, May 7, West CR 900N and North SR 15, Milford. Drivers: Patrick E. Dowty, 22, County Road 44, Goshen; and Andrea Barriga Almenara, 28, Toledo Road, Elkhart. Dowty’s vehicle struck Barriga Almenara’s vehicle when Dowty was backing his vehicle up …read more.