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CLAYPOOL — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a child and a woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool; also showing an address of 920 Anchorage Road Lot 52, Warsaw; is charged with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age by a person at least …read more.

Area Police Reports

December 9, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 1:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 200 block South Wray St., Atwood. Officers investigated a report of a fight. 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …read more.

Area Police Reports

December 6, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:51 a.m. Friday, Dec 6, 8000 block South CR 500W, Claypool. Travis Edwards reported the theft of a firearm valued at $900. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 3300 block Lake City …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man was recently arrested after an officer searched him and discovered methamphetamine residue. Arthur Crit Martin, 32, 5381 W. Turner Road, Claypool, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe, level 6 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On Nov. 16, an officer with the …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 2, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:24 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, East CR 500N, east of East CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Laymon E. Shepherd, 43, North Wilson Lake Road, Columbia City. Shepherd was traveling east on CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

Jail Bookings

November 19, 2019

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

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

WARSAW — A handful of towns will host elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and here’s a look at a rundown of contests: In Warsaw, four city council seats are up for grabs. Those include the following contests: In District 1, incumbent Republican Jeff Grose will face Democrat Sarah McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey; In District 2, Republican Josh …read more.

Jail Bookings

November 4, 2019

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

CLAYPOOL — Two candidates are on the general election ballot this year for Claypool Town Council clerk-treasurer; there are also two candidates for the town council’s north district seat. Charlotte L. Lindley (D) and incumbent Patricia Warner (L) are on the ballot for clerk-treasurer. Benny R. Stage, Jr. (R) and incumbent Niki L. Miller (D) …read more.

One Injured In SR 15 Crash

October 30, 2019

MILFORD — One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N today, Wednesday, Oct. 30. The collision was at approximately 11:15 a.m. According to the Indiana State Police, Shawn Bradley, 48, Syracuse, was westbound on CR 900N in a Ford F150 truck and failed to see …read more.

Area Police Reports

October 25, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:03 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 3300 block East CR 700S, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of theft and a protective order violation. 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 200 block West School St., Leesburg. Dollar General reported theft. 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 23, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, North Fox Farm Road, near North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Matthew D. Tedesco, 25, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw; and Lee M. Wahl, 40, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Tedesco was traveling south on CR 150 when he pulled …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, Burket Fire Department and Four Way EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident. The head-on collision occurred on South CR 450W, north of West CR 525S, Claypool. According to dispatch reports, two people were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 22, 2019

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department responded to the following accident: 5:51 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, West SR 25 near South CR 1000W, Mentone. Driver: Christie R. Williamson, 52, West CR 900S, Akron. Williamson was driving east on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Area Police Reports

October 21, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 600 block East CR 900S, Claypool. Jordan C. Roberts reported theft. Value: $306. 7:12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 4100 block South SR 15 and CR 550S, Warsaw. Jason K. Parker reported found property.   Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Jail Bookings

October 21, 2019

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

Area Police Reports

October 8, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:01 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Julie A. Fouts reported burglary. A pressure washer was stolen. Value: $300. 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Nicole A. Wetli reported theft. Value: $236.37. …read more.

Jail Bookings

October 8, 2019

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

Payton Slaymaker CLAYPOOL — A movie night fundraiser is being held from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, for Payton Slaymaker, who has been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. To help the family out, an outdoor movie night will be played on a movie screen at the Claypool Elementary School soccer field.  Admission is $4 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 7, 2019

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:29 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, South SR 15, near Hill Lake Road, Claypool. Driver: Trent A. Ptak, 46, North Rangeline Road, Huntington. Ptak was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   Kosciusko Officers with the …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior CourtOne Thursday, Sept. 26, to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after molesting a child. Vincent Corey Banks, 56, 4873 E. SR 14, Claypool, was charged with child molesting, a class C felony. A vicarious sexual gratification charge was dismissed as part of …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man was booked for theft after allegedly taking money from an ex-girlfriend’s safe. Gavin Ryan Heckaman, 28, 5678 South CR 200W,  Claypool, was charged with one count of theft, a level 6 felony, and an additional count of theft, a class A misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

Area Police Reports

September 18, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1500 block North CR 300E, Warsaw. Jeffrey D. Smith reported debit card fraud. Value: $520.68. 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 200 block West Elm St., Pierceton. Bryan E. Frush reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. 4:45 p.m. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council voted to alleviate the deputy marshal position during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Council President Niki Miller said the reason for the position’s removal is due to the town’s need for a full-time employee in the utility and street department. “[Clerk-Treasurer] Pat and I met with the State …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Lions Club will have a fish fry from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., or until sold out, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Fish are $10 per pound and tenderloins are $8 per pound. It is a carry-out event only at the Lions Club building on Railroad Street in Claypool. Salads, baked beans and …read more.

Area Accident Reports

September 12, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. South CR 100W, east of West CR 900S, Claypool. Driver: Carla Wagoner, 64, River Cove Lane, North Manchester. Wagoner was traveling east on West CR 900S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:04 p.m. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a woman despite a no-contact order established against him. Jacob Isaiah Craft, 26, 4630 S. CR 500E, Warsaw; also showing an address of 7647 W. Swick Road, Claypool; is charged with domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16, a level …read more.

Jail Bookings

August 22, 2019

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

Jail Bookings

August 20, 2019

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

MILFORD — A single vehicle collision at First and SR 15 (Higbee Street) in Milford, has shut down traffic from Catherine Street south to CR 1150N., until NIPSCO crews arrive and replace a utility pole broken off at the base and dangerously learning to the north. The accident occurred at approximately 1:51 p.m. today, Monday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man is facing 10 charges in two separate theft cases. Josiah James Shively, 34, 201 S. Church St., Claypool, is being charged with five counts of theft, all count A misdemeanors; sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony; and four counts of theft with a prior conviction, all level 6 felonies.  …read more.

Jail Bookings

August 14, 2019

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man is facing five criminal charges after an incident in July that resulted in a law enforcement officer being kicked in the chest. Joshua Bryan Puckett, 35, 8556 S. Yellow View Lane, Claypool, is being charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, a level 6 felony; criminal confinement, a level …read more.

Area Accident Reports

August 12, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:24 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 7446 S. Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool. Driver: Chase J. Heltzel, 24, North Dolan Drive 1, Syracuse. Heltzel was traveling south on Caldwell Lake Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. It is believed …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — Several fire departments responded to a residential fire just north of the southern Kosciusko County border. At approximately 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Silver Lake Fire Department was called to a house fire at 5138 W. CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Soon after the initial call came out, Silver Lake Fire Department …read more.

WARSAW — A benefit fundraiser will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, for an 8-year-old Claypool girl battling cancer. Payton Slaymaker was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, also known as a DIPG.  The event will be held at Warsaw Family Worship Center, located at 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw. The …read more.

Area Accident Reports

August 5, 2019

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, West CR 1200S, west of Peru Road, Silver Lake. Drivers: Rose M. Howell, 59, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake; and Macallister R. Yarnelle, 20, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Howell was traveling east on CR 1200S when her vehicle …read more.

Area Police Reports

August 2, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a fight. 9:53 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 8600 block South Yellow View Lane, Claypool. Boyd H. Gillem reported the theft of a pontoon. Value: $1,800. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans in four towns in Kosciusko County will need to conduct political conventions this summer to reduce the number of candidates appearing on the general election ballot to the maximum allowed by state law. Seven towns with populations of less than 3,500 — Claypool, Etna Green, Pierceton, Leesburg, North Webster, Mentone and Silver …read more.

Jail Bookings

August 2, 2019

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

WARSAW — Seven people were recently arrested after officers responded to a report of an underage drinking party in Warsaw earlier in July. Dane Jackson Stookey, 20, 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake; Rachel Marie McDonald, 18, 340 E. Levi Lee Road 170, Warsaw; Coby Jackson Cornelius, 19, 1209 E. CR 700S, Claypool; Kray Jacob Menzie, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A man who lived through the Great Depression, fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was once scouted by reps for the Philadelphia Phillies is retired and living in a house on the west edge of Claypool.  Donald Shively was born March 6, 1922, in Burket, to Ernest and Hazel …read more.

Area Accident Reports

July 22, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:10 p.m. Friday, July 19, South SR 15, north of West CR 600S, Claypool. Drivers: Caitlynne R. Bradley, 23, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw; and Linda S. Crooks, 67, North Maple Drive, Warsaw. Both Bradley and Crooks were traveling north on SR 15 when Crooks …read more.

Jail Bookings

July 20, 2019

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

CLAYPOOL — An Akron man was arrested after an officer who made a traffice sgtop discovered heroin and a syringe in the vehicle. Shane Wesley Hallstrom, 25, 13520 E. SR 114, Akron, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, level 6 felonies; possession of paraphernalia, a class C …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — More details have been released on a child molesting case involving Vincent Corey Banks, 56, 4873 E. SR 14, Claypool. Banks is being charged with child molesting and vicarious sexual gratification, both Class C felonies. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council approved installations of an entrance sign and a storage shed at Claypool Mobile Home Park during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Joe Nelson, an owner of the mobile home park, was present at the meeting to discuss the installations with the town council. “I’m looking at having a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 39, 3211 W. CR 700S, Claypool, is being charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony. On June 27, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office visited a …read more.

Area Police Reports

July 15, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5600 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Sarah A. Gray reported the theft of keys. Value: $25.           8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Lakin L. Jackson reported fraud. Value: …read more.

Jail Bookings

July 15, 2019

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

Area Accident Reports

July 12, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:17 a.m. Friday, July 12, East CR 700S, west of South CR 300E, Claypool. Driver: Natalie I. Francis, 36, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Francis was traveling east on CR 700S when a deer entered the roadway. This caused Francis’ vehicle to leave the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two local people were arrested after officers went to a residence to serve an arrest warrant and found drugs in a vehicle. Matthew Dillan Mahaska, 26, 4961 S. Mallard Road #1, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Katlynn Leanne …read more.

WARSAW — Two local men were arrested for drug charges after being present in a residence during a drug overdose. Jacob Alexander Khun, 20, 207 S. Clay St., Claypool, also showing an address of 1608 Tippecanoe Drive B2, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of cocaine, …read more.

Jail Bookings

July 2, 2019

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

Jail Bookings

July 1, 2019

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

WARSAW — A 17-year-old female complained of head pain after her vehicle was struck by a semitractor/trailer on US 30, west of SR 15 around 5 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 28. According to officers at the scene, the teenager was headed westbound in a Honda Sonoma, when her GPS system told her to make a …read more.

CLAYPOOL — During its meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Claypool Town Council announced that Travis Neff has been hired as the town’s new attorney. Neff, an attorney with Turner Valentine LLP in Warsaw, is replacing John Barrett. Barrett resigned from the town attorney position. As Neff was present at the meeting, council members and …read more.

Area Police Reports

June 15, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:57 a.m. Friday, June 14, 1800 block Nye St., Warsaw. Christopher M. Slone reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 1:43 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 100 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a found moped. 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 700 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 11, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, South SR 13, south of East Shoop Road, Pierceton. Driver: Sherry L. McDaniel, 45, South Third Street, Pierceton. McDaniel was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 6:48 p.m. Monday, …read more.

NEW PARIS — Two Milford residents were among six drivers and a pedestrian involved in an accident at 12:53 p.m. Friday, June 7, on SR 15, south of Ozinga Drive and north of CR 50 in New Paris. An Elkhart motorcyclist was killed in the accident and four persons were injured. Ricardo Vega, 23, Milford, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 10, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:26 a.m. Monday, June 10, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Driver: Preston J. Yoder, 29, County Road 35, Middlebury. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 1000E when his vehicle struck a tree laying in the roadway. Damage up …read more.

Jail Bookings

June 6, 2019

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

Jail Bookings

May 27, 2019

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

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council amended several town ordinances regarding parking, intersections and alleyways during its meeting Tuesday, May 21. An ordinance regarding one-way alleys near Section and Walnut Streets was voided. The alleyways will now allow two-way travel. One-way road signs at the alleyways are set to be removed immediately. To allow for …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Plain Township Fire Department were called to the scene of a one vehicle rollover accident on SR 15, near CR 400N in Warsaw. The vehicle went off the road near Armey Satellite Systems.  The male driver of the vehicle was transported by …read more.

Jail Bookings

May 13, 2019

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

Area Police Reports

May 7, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1500 block West CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to an animal complaint. 4:39 p.m. Monday, May 6, 300 block West Center St., Burket. Ginger A. Holloway reported a missing tire on a vehicle. Value: $200. 1:09 p.m. Monday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Based upon anonymous tips, the Claypool Police Department initiated a lengthy investigation at 107 W. Walnut St. Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, NET 43, joined the case, at the request of Claypool police officers. NET 43 continued to gather intelligence on the potential narcotics activity occurring at that location. On May 2, a …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 27, 2019

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:21 p.m. Friday, April 26, North CR 100E, north of North Pound Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Jeanne L. Beery, 37, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:03 p.m. Friday, April 26, North SR 15, north of CR 250N, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A man was airlifted after an ATV accident that occurred near 5527 S. CR 50W, Claypool. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, medical personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers responded to a report of an ATV that flipped over. A male subject on the ATV was conscious and alert at the scene. …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 18, 2019

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

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council discussed the potential for a mobile home on Section Street, spring clean-up, and a building demolition ordinance during its meeting Tuesday, April 16. The council heard an inquiry regarding a vacant lot at 210 W. Section St. Jo Clevenger is interested in placing a mobile home on the lot …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 17, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, East CR 600S, east of South County Farm Road, Claypool. Driver: Amber P. Hoover, 17, South County Farm Road, Claypool. Hoover was traveling east on CR 600S when she swerved her vehicle to avoid striking a deer. This …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 12, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:24 a.m. Friday, April 12, 800 block South CR 250E, Warsaw. William T. Hamilton reported the theft of a motorcycle. Value: $10,000. 11:37 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 100 block EMS C24D Lane, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of residential entry. 9:25 p.m. …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 5, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:10 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 12300 block South CR 400E, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of a fight. 1:51 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 12300 block South CR 400E, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of domestic battery. 1:14 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Gene Warner to complete the remaining term of the Claypool Town Council member position. Larry Neher, the elected Republican Claypool Town Council member, passed away March 11. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Gene Warner has filed a declaration of candidacy for the vacant Claypool Town Council member position. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a town employee for 28 years, retiring in February of this year. While employed by the town, Warner worked as Claypool’s …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 30, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:18 p.m. Friday, March 29, 1400 block East CR 800S, Claypool. Roy D. Kindig reported a lost or stolen license plate. 2:55 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 4500 block North CR 100E and East CR 450N, Warsaw. Tristin L. Brown reported a vehicle that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Awards were presented to the widow and son of the late George Robertson at the Claypool Lions Club, 201 W. Calhoun St., Claypool, Thursday, March 28, at the end of the Cub Scout Pack 3770 meeting. Robertson, the former Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, passed away Feb. 23, after a battle with cancer. Robertson’s …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by drivers in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 26. Nestor I. Feliciano, 24, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, complained of pain to the shoulder/upper arm area. Jodi S. White, 35, EMS T7A Lane, Leesburg, complained of head pain. Both drivers …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by people in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, shortly after 8 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26. Those who sustained minor injuries were checked by Lutheran EMS paramedics and reportedly were going to seek further medical treatment on their own. The crash involved …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At 5:43 a.m. Saturday, March 23, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on SR 15 in Claypool.  According to the police report, a 2003 Jeep driven by Roy A. Thomas, 62, Silver Lake, was traveling northbound on SR 15, south of West Union Street. A 2004 Mercury, driven by Saundra A. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 25, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents:  5:44 a.m. Monday, March 25, on SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, north of Warsaw. Driver: Kacy M. McClelland, 33, East Dove Lane, Milford. Vehicle struck a deer and then hit a sign. Damages: Up to $25,000. 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23, Lutheran EMS and Claypool Fire Department were called to the area of 4782 South SR 15, Claypool, to a two-vehicle accident. Officials on scene described the accident as a head-on collision and reported that the drivers of both vehicles were being transported by EMS. A medical …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 21, 2019

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:

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council began its meeting March 19 by remembering Larry Neher, a town council member. Neher, who passed away on March 11, served on the Claypool Fire Department for 34 years and was a part of the Claypool Lions Club. He also served numerous terms as a Claypool Town Council member. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Firefighters from Claypool, Silver Lake and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a report of a unknown fire at Louis Dreyfus Company, SR 15, Saturday, March 16. The initial call was at approximately 6:50 p.m. Initially firefighters from Claypool were called to standby for a possible fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory also responded and called …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Health and wellness, not just for its employees, suppliers, contractors and community but also for the environment was the main focus of the 10th annual Louis Dreyfus Company’s SHE Global Safety Day. The event is held the first part of March each year. Information regarding safety, health and environment issues globally, regionally and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Grace women’s basketball players took a timeout with students at Claypool Elementary Tuesday afternoon.

Jail Bookings

March 7, 2019

Kosciusko The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

MILFORD — Traffic is being diverted on SR 15 between CR 900N, south of Milford, and Van Buren Street, Leesburg, due to a serious accident involving at least two-vehicles. Milford and Leesburg fire departments, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Milford Police, and Lutheran EMS were called at 5:02 p.m. today, Saturday, Feb. 23, to an accident …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 21, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:09 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 4500 block South CR 600W, Mentone. Officers responded to a report of intimidation with weapons. 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2900 block West CR 200S, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. 4:29 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The retiring of a town employee and hiring of reserve officers were the main topics of discussion during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19. Council President Niki Miller announced that Gene Warner, Claypool street superintendent, retired on Feb. 8. He worked for the town of Claypool for 28 years. “We wish …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident on East CR 600S, east of South Packerton Road, Claypool. At approximately 5:44 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 1999 dark GMC Jimmy, operated by Larry D. Bartley, …read more.

Area Police Reports

February 18, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:51 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 3900 block East US 30, Warsaw. Emily A. Peterson contacted the office about a hit and run vehicle crash on East US 30. 11:42 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 200 block EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Officers responded to a …read more.

Area Accident Reports

February 18, 2019

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:26 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, South Old Road 15, near Yvonna Street, Leesburg. Driver: Trevor D. Owens, 20, East Pine Drive, Warsaw. Owens was traveling south on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway, causing him to strike a chain link …read more.

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