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.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. NAPPANEE — A mother and stepfather were arrested after neglecting to report that their child had been severely abused. Rune Star Springer, 24, 1359 West CR 800S. 103, Claypool, and Travis Wayne Tillotson, 38, 1200 N. Main St., Nappanee, are each …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after stealing and placing false barcodes on items at Wal-Mart. Knikolas Dustin Disbro, 32, 502 Chinworth Ct. 2, Warsaw, is being charged with four counts of making false sales documents, all level 6 felonies; and four counts of theft, all class A misdemeanors. According to the affidavit of …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police department investigated the following incident: 6:33 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 700 block of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of trespassing.  Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 200 block of Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department investigated the following accident: 12:37 a.m. Friday, April 20, North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: William R. Vincent, 59, North Aspen Drive, Warsaw. Vincent advised he was northbound on SR 15 when a deer ran in front of his vehicle. Vincent stated …read more.

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WARSAW — A Nappanee man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Thursday, April 19, in connection with an investigation by the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force and the Nappanee Police Department. John Ira Borkholder, 13317 North CR 700W, Nappanee, was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of methamphetamine, both …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, after stealing $88,185 while working as a manager at one of the Wilby’s stores in Kosciusko County. Sherry Lynn Gatke, 504 W. Center St., Warsaw, was charged with three counts of theft, all level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Thursday, April 19, after her involvement in dealing methamphetamine. Guadalupe Garcia, 23, 135 West Garfield Ave., Elkhart, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit dealing methamphetamine, both level 4 felonies; and failure to appear, a level 6 felony.  She was …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: Citibank v. Ubaldo A. Azua, Mentone, $3,089.86 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Julie Bradley, Mitchell, $4,166.88 Bernice Meadows, Mentone, $2,018.61 Amy L. Miller, Warsaw, $927.06 Paris Property Management LLC v. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 700 block of South Linda Lane, North Webster. Police took a report from Robert Matson of fraud over social media. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 100 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, in Kosciusko Superior One Court after breaking into a residence and stealing a handgun. John Michael Walsh, 9037 Dale Lane, Claypool, was charged with burglary, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 9, 2016, officers responded to a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was arrested after stealing several vehicles from various residences. Travis Michael Mrozinski, 22, 310 N. Hickory St. East, North Webster, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony, and five counts of auto theft, all level 6 felonies. On April 1, officers spoke with a male subject who …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:32 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 500 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford. Police responded to a report of a vehicle fleeing the scene of an accident.   Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:15 a.m. Monday, April 16, …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, SR 15, north of Union Street, Claypool. Driver: Cheryl Wiggs, 69, 38th Street, Marion. Wiggs’ vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000.  Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:19 p.m. Wednesday, April …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Winona Lake man was sentenced today, Wednesday, April 18, in Kosciusko Superior Two Court after pointing a handgun at four individuals. Matthew Payne, 2607 Huffman St., Winona Lake, was charged with two counts of pointing a firearm, both level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Nov. 5, 2017, …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART COUNTY — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to Fairfield High School at approximately 11:39 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 18, after school officials were alerted by a student that a threatening note of a bomb was found written inside of a bathroom. In response to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:39 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, North SR 15, north of West CR 1350N, Warsaw. Drivers: Oneida J. Cerda, 35, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Francis R. Lynch, 50, South CR 1180E, Stroh. Cerda was traveling north on SR 15 when she lost control …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police investigated a report from David Van Pelt of a damage to house skirting by a construction company. Value: $200. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: …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:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:18 a.m. Tuesday, North SR 15 north of West CR 1350N, Milford. Driver: Dustin J. Cloud, 29, South Kinder Avenue, Syracuse. Cloud told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 15 when his vehicle hit a patch of ice on an …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:52 a.m. Monday, April 16, 100 block EMS B51 Lane, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of battery. 5:27 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 11000 block North Wawasee Cir. W, Cromwell. Barry Dewayne Bruner, Jr., reported burglary and theft. The rear door of the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, East Armstrong Road, near North 1st St., Leesburg. Drivers: Thomas V. Elkins, 59, North Hickory St., Warsaw, and Cynthia K. Fall, 58, EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw. Elkins’ vehicle was stopped at an intersection when he pulled out to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A police chase that began in Kosciusko County and ended in Whitley County earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a Churubusco man. While being booked into jail, the man attempted to discard a bag of methamphetamine. Cody Lee Bade, 26, 3677 East CR  500 N, Churubusco, is being charged with resisting …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:25 p.m. Monday, April 16, US 30 and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryan D. Brumbaugh, 30, South CR 175W, Warsaw, Steven Bonnell, 60, James Court, Avon, Conn., Shalin A. Parikh, 24, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Brumbaugh told police he was driving his vehicle westbound on …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:

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after hitting a pregnant woman on the head multiple times while her children were present. Valence Ceballos Jr., 33, 2575 E. Center St., room 219, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with a child present, a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, April 16, on charges in two cases. Daniel Kay Smith, 47, 202 Argonne Road, Warsaw, was found guilty of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony.  According to the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after a minor female stated he became angry and pushed her in the face. Joseph Jessop Beer, 42, 3322 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, is being changes with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class …read more.

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

Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 300 block of West Waubee Road, Milford. Police investigated a possible attempted burglary at the residence of Blake Moore. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:13 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 300 block of North …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man received a sentence of six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections Monday, April 16, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. John Verner Rogers Jr., 29, 102 W. Noah St., Claypool, was found guilty of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept.15, …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:53 p.m. Saturday, April 14, West Bowser Road, west of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Felicia A. Hochstetler, 35, East Market Street, Nappanee, Cody W. Heltzel, 19, East Mock Road, Milford. Hochstetler told police she was driving her vehicle out of the Burger King …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after battering a male to the point of requiring surgery for his injuries. Daniel Ybarra, 34, 2070 East CR 800S, Claypool, is being charged with battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony; battery, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. On March …read more.

WARSAW — A Leesburg man faces a theft charge after taking items from his workplace home with him. Ryan Arthur Smith, 35, 117 EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg, is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause filed at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office, police officers were called to Maple …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 6900 block South SR 15, Claypool. Officers completed a welfare check on a male subject walking on the railroad tracks, discovering that he possessed a syringe for a legend drug.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:05 p.m. Friday, April 13, CR 200S, east of County Farm Road. Drivers: Justin L. Hurt, 31, West CR 1150S, Silver Lake, and Sarah J. Kenney, 46, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Hurt was traveling east on CR 200S when his vehicle rear-ended Kenney’s postal …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was arrested after officers discovered him napping in a Warsaw parking lot with methamphetamine, syringes and paraphernalia. Ryan Michael Kennelly, 31, 50 EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a …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.

PIERCETON — At approximately 1:10 p.m. Saturday, April 14, Pierceton Fire Department was called to the scene of a one-vehicle accident at the T intersection of CR 850E and CR 150N, Pierceton. A Buick Ultra struck the embankment. One person was transported by ambulance. Washington Township Fire Rescue, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:12 a.m. Saturday, April 14, North CR 175E and North Brook Blvd., Warsaw. Driver: Jerry M. Hall, 41, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Hall advised he was northbound on CR 175E when his motorcycle struck a deer. After hitting the deer, Hall reported that he laid …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 — One driver was injured after a motorcycle lost control on Devil’s Backbone. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. today, April 13, on Devil’s Backbone, SR 25, Warsaw. The Harley Davidson motorcycle slightly left the roadway and lost control on the gravel portion of the road. Several motorcycles were traveling together but only one …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:   Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:26 a.m. Friday, April 13, 11500 block North Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell. Susan M. Phillips reported the theft of mail from a mailbox. 3:08 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2400 block North CR 500W, Warsaw. Police noticed a silver passenger car with a headlight …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 201 East Main St, Syracuse. Driver: Gary A. Clark, 41, North Huntington St., Syracuse. Officers with the Syracuse Police Department were involved in the pursuit of Michael Mench’s vehicle. As Mench fled on foot, Clark, a police officer …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after battering a female late last month. Austen Everett Alan Lyke, 23, 3205 Heron Blvd., Warsaw,  is being charged with domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On March 30, an …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael David Mench, 36, 406 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford, was arrested early this morning, Friday, April 13, following a pursuit that damaged several properties and nearly struck a pedestrian and police vehicle. Syracuse Police attempted to stop a vehicle operated by Mench at 2:11 a.m. today for a traffic violation. While attempting the …read more.

North Webster Officers from the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:29 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 5700 block of North CR 750E, North Webster. Police investigated a report from Larry Lambert of damage to a vehicle at North Webster Elementary School. Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following …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 person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

KOSCIUSKO — A Plymouth man was arrested after strangling and beating his girlfriend. Griffin Forrest Sterling, 41, 2220 Lake Ave., Plymouth, is being charged with strangulation, domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, and intimidation, all level 6 felonies. On Feb. 18, officers responded to a battery complaint at Warsaw Parkview Hospital. Officers spoke with a female …read more.

WARSAW —  A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court Thursday, April 12, after an incident that occurred Dec. 23, 2016, involving minors.  Andrew Steven Finch, 32, 318 S. Lake St., Warsaw, was found guilty on two counts of child molesting, level 4 felonies, and possession of child pornography, a level 6 felony. …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen man faces multiple charges after leading police officers from several department on a cross-county chase last night, April 11, before colliding with one of the vehicles. Jared Marc Borkholder, 32, 14121 CR 36, Goshen, is charged with resisting law enforcement, battery to law enforcement, resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, possession …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2473 Jalynn St. Drivers: Nicole A. Kats, 27, South State Road 19, Bourbon, and Melissa L. Eccles, 26, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Kats was backing out of a parking space at McDonald’s when her vehicle struck the front passenger’s …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court Thursday, April 12, after an October 2017 incident in which he assaulted his girlfriend.  Philip Michael Tinkey, 9622 E. Seneca Lane, Cromwell, was found guilty of domestic battery, a level 6 felony, and aggravated battery, a level 3 felony. He was also found …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. James M. Adams, Leesburg, $5,225.77 Mirna J. Castillo, Warsaw, $1,435.92 Spencer L. Clouse, Milford, $4,730.09 Guadalupe Cuahuizo-Gutierrez, Warsaw, $6,115 Marc A. Eldridge, Roann, $2,783.58 Jorje …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was arrested after he dealt to and injected drugs with a female who later died of an overdose. Darren Jay Heinzman, 36, 4409 East CR 100S, Pierceton, is being charged with dealing a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony; possession of narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; dealing methamphetamine, a …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 100 block North CR 175E and East Kosciusko Drive, Warsaw. A Warsaw Police Department vehicle was involved in a property damage crash. 12:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 600 block West CR 300N, Warsaw. Sarah E. Smith reported an employee …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:

Rhydeem Othello Hudson WARSAW — A Warsaw man currently serving time in the Kosciusko County Jail received additional charges after an altercation with law enforcement officers. Rhydeem Othello Hudson, 20, 404 N. Parker St., Warsaw, is being additionally charged with two counts of battery resulting in bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, level 5 …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was arrested after battering a female on two separate occasions and showing up at her workplace. Thomas Henry Sheley, 42, 597 S. Old SR 13, No. 24, Pierceton, is being charged with domestic battery with a child present, a level 6 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; possession of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after spraining a minor’s shoulder. Moses Lee McNees, 54, 310 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, is being charged with battery resulting in bodily injury. On March 10, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of battery at a residence. A male adult at the residence stated …read more.

MILFORD — Only one injury was reported in a two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon on SR 15, south of CR 900N. The accident was at 4:53 p.m. According to police, Cassandra J. Fuller, 40, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse, suffered a fracture, dislocation of the hip/upper leg and was flown by Lutheran Air to Lutheran Hospital, Fort …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:32 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, West Crystal Lake Road, east of South CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: Bruce Swope, 56, Quincy Road, North Liberty. Swipe was driving east on Crystal Lake Road when an unknown animal entered the roadway. Swope swerved his vehicle, which …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 9500 block of South CR 750W, Claypool. Tamie Collins reported the theft of a gift card valued at $200.  6:43 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 100 block of Yvonne Street, Leesburg. Carolyn Hanna reported an auto theft of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was recently arrested after breaking into an apartment and damaging a vehicle in an attempt to get his ex-wife back. The apartment he broke into was not his ex-wife’s. Travis Corey Brainard, 36, 852 S. SR 13, Pierceton, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony, and two …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 100 block EMS T50 Lane, Syracuse. Portia E. Musgrave reported fraud. 10:46 p.m. Monday, April 9, 9400 block East CR 450N, Pierceton. Terrill D. Brown reported a lost or stolen license plate. 7:29 p.m. Monday, April 9, 6700 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:58 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, North CR 300E, south of East CR 100N. Driver: John L. McConnell, 78, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. McConnell was traveling south on CR North 300E when a deer entered the roadway. McConnell’s vehicle was unable to avoid striking the …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after she changed the information on another tenant’s rent payment to her own. Jeanna Ruthann Backus, 41, 1692 East CR 200N, Lot 124, Warsaw, is being charged with forgery, a level 6 felony, and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 21, 2017, an officer with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:12 p.m. Monday, April 9, 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. KCSD received a call regarding a suspicious person on East Levi Lee Road. Officers spoke with a female, who gave a false name. The female was arrested for false informing.  …read more.

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LEESBURG — The man who was shot during a domestic battery situation has been arrested. Colby James Kuczewski, 20, with addresses of both 6008 Old SR 15, Leesburg, and 413 N. Miami St,. Wabash, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony; battery causing bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and two counts of …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:01 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Police investigated a report from Clinton Judd of a broken car window. 2:59 p.m. Monday, April 9, 400 block of South Buffalo St., Warsaw. Police investigated a report of a violation of lottery …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, North CR 950W, north of West CR 75N, Etna Green. Driver: Christopher R. Brauer, 36, East Jackson Street, Mentone. Brauer told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on CR 950W when a group of deer entered the …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:

WARSAW —  A Warsaw man was arrested after breaking the door to a female’s apartment and entering the residence without her permission. Robert James Gaskins Jr., 40, 522 N. Lake St., Warsaw, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, an officer with the Warsaw Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced today, Monday, April 9, in Kosciusko Circuit Court after growing marijuana and possessing methamphetamine. Jason Joseph Bussie, 425 North Roosevelt St., Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; and dealing in marijuana, a level 5 felony. …read more.

Goshen Officers with the Goshen Police Department investigated the following incidents: Saturday, April 7, 200 block South Main Street, Goshen. Carl Porter, Milford, reported a theft from his vehicle at 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, at 233 S. Main St., Goshen. 4:45 a.m. Thursday, April 5, Lincolnway East and Kercher Road, Goshen. Marsha Reinholt, Syracuse, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was sentenced today, Monday, April 9, in Kosciusko Circuit Court after robbing the Mentone Lake City Bank in March 2017. Bernie Joe Montileaux, 211 North Tucker St., Mentone, was charged with robbery and failure to appear. On March 8, 2017, officers responded to an alarm at the Mentone branch of …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:35 p.m. Saturday, April 7, CR 29 and CR 52, north of Syracuse. Driver: James Stokes, 55, New Paris. Stokes lost control of his motorcycle, going off the roadway. He was taken to Goshen Hospital after complaining of pain all over and suffering …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:11 p.m. Sunday, April 8, North CR 100E and East CR 1250N, Milford. Driver: Eric Miller, 25, CR 21, New Paris. Miller lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and struck an open ditch. A passenger, Justin Yoder, Milford, was in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:19 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 4600 block of South CR 450W, Claypool. Larry Justis reported damage to his mailbox. 10:40 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 6100 block of East CR 400S, Pierceton. Rick See reported the theft of prescription medication. 1 p.m. Wednesday, April …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.

Claypool Officers from the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: Midnight Friday, April 6, 100 block of South Main Street, Claypool. Police investigated a report from Jodi Pruitt of an unknown subject breaking car windows. Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 7500 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 p.m. Friday, April 6, West CR 1050N and North CR 500W, Nappanee. Drivers: Beverly J. Hoffer, 80, North CR 750W, Nappanee, Daniel Borntrager, 56, North CR 425W, Milford. Hoffer told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on CR 500W and didn’t …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.

NORTH WEBSTER — A Columbia City man was arrested for counterfeiting after exchanging money with a Good Samaritan in a North Webster convenience store last month. Rocky D. O’Connell, 33, 108 E. Hanna St., Columbia City, is charged with counterfeiting, a level 6 felony. According to officers of the North Webster Police Department, a cashier …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man faces multiple drug-related charges as a result of a routine traffic stop for disregarding a stop sign. David J. Lambert, 43, 6 EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony, possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony, driving while suspended, a …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:41 p.m. Thursday, April 5, Capital Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Teresa R. Medina, 29, North Olive Street, Cromwell. Medina told police she had her vehicle parked facing northeast in the parking lot of Rainbow Child Care Center. She told police that while she backed her …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was arrested after stealing several vehicles from various residences. Johnathon Michael Stump, 22, 107 EMS W. 30 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony, and four counts of auto theft, all level 6 felonies. On April 1, officers spoke with a male subject who …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, North CR 950W, near West CR 250N, Etna Green. Driver: unknown. An unoccupied vehicle was located in the area and was crashed into a tree. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the …read more.