WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve 25 years in prison after molesting a child for six years. Lars Eric Gustafson, 37, Warsaw, was charged with child molesting, a level 1 felony. A charge of vicarious sexual gratification was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Gustafson was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced for sexual battery in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Thursday, Jan. 16.  Robert Paul Snell, 44, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to sexual battery, a level 6 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 2, 2019, Warsaw Police were contacted by Snell, who said …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to two years in the Kosciusko County Jail on Monday, June 10, after officers found more than 100 grams of marijuana in his residence. Skylar Ryan Risner, 26, 1608 Tippecanoe Drive D, Warsaw, was charged with dealing in marijuana, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement and possession …read more.

WARSAW — Something needed to be done as the case load in juvenile court has been increasing. A little more than a year ago Kosciusko County started the teen court program. “We have had really good results,” said Marsha Carey, Kosciusko Cares, who oversees the program. Teen court is for teens who have committed low-level …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The discussion on unpaid ordinance fines was continued during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16. Town Attorney John Barrett told the council that letters were sent to citizens with ordinance fines. There are eight citizens in the town with unpaid violations. “Depending on how the council wishes to handle these issues, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, was brief, focusing on issues regarding citizens not paying ordinance fines. Council members, Town Marshal Ben Sanders and Town Attorney John Barrett discussed how the town of Claypool should address citizens who are not paying ordinance fines. During the discussion, Barrett said that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Twelve teens were sworn in as Kosciusko Cares Teen Court members during a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 20. Teen Court is a restorative justice program for juveniles involved in first time offenses. The program allows for participants to take responsibility for their actions and work to restore balance to relationships with their family …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.

WARSAW — Todd Valentine, 40, 306 E. Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, has been released from jail on his own recognizance, with conditions, after entering pleas of guilty to five of 13 charges in Kosciusko Superior Court 1. Valentine appeared before Judge David Cates Tuesday morning, May 30, to enter a change of plea on six pending cases. Two of the cases were pending in Kosciusko Superior Court 2.

WARSAW — John Barrett is a member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attorneys. NAFDD identifies the top criminal defense attorneys in each state based upon their experience, reputation, and achievements, among other factors. Those who are selected spend …read more.

Joshua J. Kats WARSAW — Despite the pre-sentence investigation report that Joshua Kats would be a low risk to re-offend, Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates pointed out several factors that appeared to give him some doubt. Joshua J. Kats, 24, 1822 Sharon St., Warsaw, was sentenced to concurrent terms (served at the same …read more.

WARSAW — He was arrested on Aug. 27, 2013, on charges of burglary, criminal deviate conduct and sexual battery. Today, Thursday, Oct. 15, the case was resolved and the accused sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections.

Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge David Cates agreed with defense attorney John Barrett this was Gregory Sutton Jr., 18, South CR 325E, Warsaw, first brush with adult court. Because of this, Sutton was given primarily a suspended sentence with little or no jail time. “I would like this to be your only go around with …read more.

Warsaw Attorney John D. Barrett has joined the law firm of Reed and Earhart as a partner. The firm will now be known as Reed, Earhard, Lennox and Barrett P.C. Barrett earned his bachelor degree from the University of New Mexico in 2000 and earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law- Indianapolis …read more.

Melissa and Gabe Fitzsimmons and their daughter, Aubrey, in the hospital on Aug. 22, 2011. (Photo provided) It is not often that the prosecution, the defense and the judge agree in an open courtroom that a defendant can be rehabilitated after a crime. But today, in Kosciusko County Superior Court III, all parties came together …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp February is the earliest that a man convicted of fraud will be released from jail in Indiana, but then Christopher Clapp will be extradited to face punishment for other crimes in Ohio and possibly Montana. Clapp, 30, was sentenced last month in Warsaw for a Class D felony count of fraud. On …read more.

A Pierceton man who was driving drunk in August 2011 and seriously injured a woman, has thus far avoided being sentenced for his crime, but his attorney says it is due to insurance issues. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department information, Andrew Peters, 29, was operating while intoxicated in August 2011. His vehicle crossed the …read more.