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SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake woman was arrested after she kicked an officer in the groin and resisted arrest. Tina Marie Cole, 36, 408 N. Elm St., Silver Lake, is being charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; battery, a class B …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man is being arrested after his father told police his son stole $95,000 worth of items from him. Joseph Deeter, 20, 966 W. CR 400N, Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; theft, a level …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 100 block o EMS T26D Lane, Leesburg. Randie Kopkey reported fraud in which he paid a landscaping company for work that hasn’t been completed in over a year. 1:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 7600 block of West Moore …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A man was arrested after giving alcohol to a female minor and having sex with her. Scott Allen Diggs, 40, 25183 Cole St., Roseville, Mich., is being charged with child seduction, a level 5 felony; and contributing to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6400 block West SR 14, Silver Lake. Officers responded to a report of an adult male who violated a protection order by attempting to force entry into a residence of the protected person. 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, South SR 25, north of South CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: Sierra L. Robinson, 20, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Robinson was traveling north on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Robinson said her left wrist hurt, but …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested after entering a subject’s residence without permission. Constance Jones, 46, Warsaw, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 12, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a residential entry complaint. According to the affidavit of probable cause, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Walkerton woman faces several charges after police say she drove the getaway car for a man who burglarized a Kosciusko County home. Madison Marie Stafford, 21, 880 Walkerton Trail, Walkerton, is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony and theft, a level 6 felony. She was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Natalie Marie Smith reported tires on a vehicle being cut.  2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 9900 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. KCSD responded to report of a possible drowning …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, East CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Alanna E. Allen, 24, South Clay Street, Claypool. Allen’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Darin Devon Hurd, 26, of Warsaw, was sentenced before South Bend District Court Judge Robert L. Miller Jr. for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession with intent to distribute heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Hurd was sentenced to 248 months in prison followed by 6 years …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Michael J. Knoop reported criminal mischief.   Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 200 block East Sycamore St., Silver Lake. …read more.

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NORTH WEBSTER —  A North Webster man is facing charges after allegedly being caught stealing by putting steaks in his pants. Jason Wayne Elijah, 44, 121 E. Esterbrook Drive, North Webster, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A male swimming in Lake Wawasee survived a near drowning, while authorities are investigating the cause of a North Webster woman’s death in James Lake, North Webster, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday morning on Michelle E. Moore, 56, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster, to determine the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:52 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 201 EMS T1 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of a possible drowning. The caller reported that there was an unresponsive female near the sandbar on James Lake. Paramedics performed life saving measures until the victim …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:18 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, North SR 13, south of East CR 200N, North Webster. Driver: Lucas J. Schmittler, 19, West Keiser Road, South Whitley. Schmittler was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 1 …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw couple is facing neglect charges after hospital officials discovered multiple injuries on a child. A representative of Child Protective Services states that the couple has 25 reports of neglect against them. Franklin and Ashlie Bright, 1692 E. CR 200N, Warsaw, are being charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the John Young residence to investigate a theft. Taken were hand and power tools. Value: $800. 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 6900 block of North Hoss Hill Road, …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — More details were released in the affidavit of probable cause related to the sexual misconduct arrest of a former Wawasee Wrestling Coach. Joshua M. Vallejo, 29, 1404 Ranch Road, Warsaw, is being charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:54 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, South CR 425W, Claypool. Driver: Derek M. Kaser, 26, East SR 14, Akron. Kaser told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 425W when he saw a sheep in the roadway. His vehicle left the roadway …read more.

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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 with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:04 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Lake City Highway, east of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Drivers: Keny H. Castillo, 37, West Hively Avenue, Elkhart; and Jarod I. Barber, 19, East Riviera Drive, Warsaw. Castillo was unable to recall the events prior to, at the time …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:55 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 8900 block of West CR 225N, Etna Green. Police responded to the Blake Walls resident to investigate a theft. Taken were commemorative plates, football cards and a decanter. Value: $1,500. 2:11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 11600 block of …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.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man is facing charges after fleeing from police. Michael Lee Manges, 32, 6847 East CR 1120N, Syracuse, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and sentence …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 3:48 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, North SR 15, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Bailey A. Stiver, 20, CR 150E, Warsaw. Stiver told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR 15 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse woman is facing drug charges after a domestic battery incident led to police being dispatched to her residence. Kimberly J. Brennaman, 35, 609 S. Poplar Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A former Wawasee Middle School and High School wrestling coach was arrested today, Aug. 17, following an investigation by the Indiana State Police into alleged inappropriate contact between the coach and a juvenile female student. Joshua M. Vallejo, 29, Warsaw, is alleged to have had inappropriate sexual contact with a female student …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Leesburg man was arrested after inappropriately touching a female. Jeffery James Oswalt, 38, 5219 E. CR 500N 3, Leesburg, is being charged with sexual battery, a level 6 felony; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 9800 block North Lincoln Road, Syracuse. Robert B. Sheehan II reported check fraud. 12:01 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 3600 block North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. A male subject reported that he had contacted James Duncan of Duncan’s Tree Care …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:54 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, North CR 950W, near West CR 75N, Warsaw. Driver: Kyle S. Foltz, 25, West CR 25S, Etna Green. Foltz was traveling north on CR 950W, turning west onto CR 75N when he cut the corner too short, striking …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after he was seen on video surveillance stealing cash from a cash register. Mason James Gwin, 24, 800 E. Arthur St., No. F2, Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor, and theft enhancement with a prior, a level 6 felony. On July 5, an officer …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Sheriff’s Department has released the name of the driver killed in a two-vehicle collision at 1:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. The accident occurred on US 31, north of the Tippecanoe River Bridge. Joseph S. Fragomeni Jr., 65, South Bend, died at the scene from blunt force trauma. At approximately 1:50 pm …read more.

WARSAW — A plea hearing was held Thursday, Aug. 16, in the Kosciusko Circuit Court for a Warsaw man facing charges in six different cases.  Sterling Ray Templeton, 37, 333 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to twelve charges.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, in April 2016, police received information that Templeton, who …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A man is facing charges after reportedly attempting to steal items from  Menards. Charles C. Gross, 38, 5279 E. CR 450N, Rolling Prairie, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony.  According to court documents, on Aug. 8, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a theft at Menards. A manager …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: Mindland Funding LLC v. Mike Bentley, Warsaw, $839.21 Stucky Lauer & Young LLP v. Katrina Ousley, Leesburg, $423.94 Money Matters Professional Clients v. Andrew Sawyer, Syracuse, $412.74 The Property Company …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 5200 block Heron Blvd., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a no contact order violation. 3:17 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2100 block East Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of intimidation. 3:09 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Marion man is facing home improvement fraud charges after reportedly failing to complete work on a property in Kosciusko County. James Michael Duncan, 41, 916 E. 29th St., Marion, is being charged with home improvement fraud, a class A misdemeanor; home improvement fraud enhancement, a level 6 felony; and theft, a class …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:58 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, North CR 100E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Sue M. Alberts, 67, Westoria Drive, Goshen. Alberts told police she was stopped in her vehicle at a stop sign on CR 100E when a vehicle driven by …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2700 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Roger H. Rapsavage reported the theft of a cell phone. Value: $700. 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2600 block North SR 13, Pierceton. Officers responded to a report of intimidation. 11:43 a.m. …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man is facing charges after an altercation involving his stepson. Keith A. Brown, 61, 824 East CR 800S, Claypool, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on July 8, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:56 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 7300 block of West CR 850N, Etna Green. Joseph Kunhs reported the theft of a bicycle and an impact driver. 4:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 5800 block of South CR 775E, Pierceton. Alicia Miller reported fraud. She was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, East CR 750N and North CR 400E, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeff Sanchez, 58, Lake Street, Warsaw; and Charles Shroyer, 31, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg. Sanchez’s vehicle side-swiped Shroyer’s vehicle. Damages up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, East …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:09 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 1100 block of Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. A stolen license plate was reported.  Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 100 block of East North Street, Silver …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, South Hand Avenue and West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Katherine L. Scott, 32, South Scott Road, Claypool; and Tabitha L. Gabbard, 35, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Scott’s vehicle rear-ended Gabbard’s vehicle.  Damage up to 2,500.  2:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 13, after officers discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her residence. Frances Helen Trolinger, 1220 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On March 23, a …read more.

ATWOOD — Three were transported after a two vehicle accident on US 30, near North CR 500W, Atwood. At approximately 3:09 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a partial ejection. The crash involved a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Leslie A. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 4200 block of North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. A possible hit and run incident was reported.  Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:01 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 400 block of West First Street, Milford. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:37 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, West CR 600N, west of North Old SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: Andrew J. Chavez, 22, East Market Street, Warsaw. Chavez advised he was traveling on CR 600N when his GPS advised him to make a left turn. Chavez …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 13, after officers discovered drug paraphernalia in her vehicle. Brenda Kay Ball, 105 W. Effie Mae St., North Webster, was charged with maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after the Indiana Department of Child Services discovered he had sexual intercourse with a minor female. Jonathan Connor Stone, 20, 4109 North CR 100E, Warsaw, is being charged with two counts of child molesting, …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* CLAYPOOL — An 18-year-old Claypool man was recently arrested for molesting a female under 14 years old on several occasions. Justice Wayne Hughes, 18, 1396 West CR 800S, Claypool, is being charged with two counts of child molesting, level 3 felonies. On …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:04 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 5200 block of East CR 500N, Leesburg. Police responded to the Stephen R. Ledgerwood residence to investigate the theft of a motorcycle. Stolen was a blue and yellow 1999 Suzuki. Value: $5,000. 2:51 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 100 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:38 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, North CR 650E, south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Kenneth R. Ashton, 61, North CR 925E, North Webster. Ashton told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 650E when a deer entered the roadway. He …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A North Manchester man was arrested after stalking a female and violating a protective order. Caleb Tyler Thomas, 24, 1606 Hillcrest Drive, North Manchester, is being charged with stalking, a level 5 felony; three counts of invasion of privacy; and invasion of privacy sentence enhancement, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 31, 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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:17 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 5900 block North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Warsaw. Scot Alan McDowell reported an accident involving a vehicle striking a barrel that fell out of another vehicle.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:41 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, East CR 1400N, near North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Isidro Villa-Sandoval, 27, North SR 5, Cromwell; and Terry R. Coggeshall, 68, Dublin Lane, Angola. Coggeshall was preparing to turn left into a driveway across from Eastshore Drive. Villa-Sandoval …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 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 Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after burning candles led police to discover he was manufacturing methamphetamine inside an abandoned building. Benjamin Jacob Albright, 39, 804 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, was booked for possession of a precursor, manufacturing methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. On Aug. 6, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:33 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 900 block of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Janis J. Omstead reported a stolen credit card.  1:47 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 5400 block of North SR 13/East Backwater Road, North Webster. Report of a vehicle leaving the scene of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:38 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, South CR 600E, north of East CR 350S, Pierceton. Driver: Austin J. Grim, 26, North CR 350W, Warsaw. Grim was traveling north on South CR 600E when a dog entered the roadway. Grim’s vehicle swerved to miss the …read more.

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LEESBURG — A Leesburg man is facing charges after an incident in which a child less than 14 years of age was struck in the head with a lighter.  Timothy Michael Grevenstuk, 38, 44 EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Thursday, Aug. 9, on a $3,500 surety and cash …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man was recently arrested for child molestation. Evidence shows he transmitted Chlamydia to his minor victim. Trey Michael Burbank, 25, 11144 S. County Farm Road, Silver Lake, is being charged with child molestation, a level 1 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:33 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 900 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Claudia K. Archer reported the theft of a credit card. Value: $750. 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 100 block EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Bambi D. Baier reported the theft of a firearm. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — Five were arrested after stealing a safe, cash and firearms from Deatsman Farms. Two involved are members of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Tracy Miller, 42, 1746 E. CR 700S, Claypool; and Mandy Linn Deskin, 41, 204 E. Union St., Ligonier, are each being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Scott Noble, 26, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 11:54 p.m. Wednesday, 3100 block of East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Police responded to the Anthony Miller residence to investigate a report of theft. Taken was a cell phone, charger and door frame and lock. Value/Damage: $280. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced today in the Kosciusko Superior 1 Court on charges related to three separate cases. Timothy Dmitriy Freeman, 23, 346 Deerwood Court, Warsaw, was found guilty of intimidation, a level 6 felony; criminal confinement, a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, West Old Road 30, west of North CR 525W, Atwood. Driver: Michael A. Wienhorst, 32, East Old Road 30, Warsw. Wienhorst told police he was driving his vehicle westbound on West Old Road 30. He said the sun …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man was recently arrested after police say he threatened to rape and kill a female who had a no-contact order. Nikki Gene Strycker, 57, with addresses in Warsaw and Elkhart, is being charged with stalking, a level 5 felony; intimidation, a level 6 felony; and invasion of privacy, a class A …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: Money Matters Professional Collections v. Michael Adkins, Fort Wayne, $612.74 Nathan Arnold, South Whitley, $858.12 Dennis Jones, Warsaw, $2,259.23 Savanna Parkhurst, Albion, $448.94 Skylar Risner, Warsaw, $3,294.04 R&T Green Acres …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: midnight Wednesday, Aug. 8, 4900 block North CR 475E, Leesburg. Eric S. Aites reported burglary. Items stolen include a television and window air conditioner. Value: $210. 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 4000 block of North SR 15, Warsaw. Police investigated a report from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:17 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1917 East Blossom Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Terry M. Cole, 77, East Blossom Lane, Warsaw. Cole was backing out of his garage when he struck the driver’s side mirror of his vehicle on the track for the garage door. …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Three Court Wednesday, Aug. 8, in two separate cases. Nicholas Jay Silva, 18, 611 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, was charged with domestic battery, a level 6 felony, in the first case. In the second case, Silva was charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, in the area of 5708 West Old Road 30, a collision occurred involving a black Chevrolet Silverado and a bicycle. Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire Department responded to the scene. Samaritan helicopter was put on standby.  No further information is available at this time.

KOSCIUSKO — Two were arrested after officers discovered drugs in a vehicle. Teresa Sue Shepherd, 45, 77 Kings Highway 10, Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, SR 13, south of Church Street, Pierceotn. Drivers: Danny E. Shepherd, 52, North Street, Sidney; Amanda E. Wilderman, 37, SR 13, Pierceton. Shepherd was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 13 behind Wilderman’s vehicle. Wilderman stopped her vehicle and …read more.

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WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after beating a female while she was in a vehicle. Two days before the altercation he was convicted of battery resulting in bodily injury. Adam Noel Long, 41, 764 N. Lake St., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; domestic …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was recently arrested after a minor told a caseworker with the Indiana Department of Child Services that he inappropriately touched her. Robert D. Stutzmen, 60, 8488 W. CR 1100N, Nappanee, is being charged with child molestation, a level 4 felony. On June 18, a caseworker with the Indiana Department of Child …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:27 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 100 block EMS W16 Lane, North Webster. John L. Cape reported a theft that occurred at a rental property. A laundry dryer was stolen. Value: $100.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the …read more.