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By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – A Warsaw man was injured in a crash that occurred just before noon on Monday, July 13. Scott M. Clay, 23, was treated on scene and transported to KCH for his injuries after he lost control of his vehicle and ran into the side of a house. Clay was …read more.

First responders responded to an accident involving one vehicle and one person on Reed St., just north of Center St., Warsaw on Monday, July 13. 

A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit Friday morning.

If you happen to drive by the 800 block of East Center Street in Warsaw and see a commotion in the next week or so, don’t worry about it.

The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a theft incident that occurred at a local business on June 11.

The Warsaw Police Department has hired Paige E. Wood, Mason J. Metzinger, and Michael T. Damjanovic as probationary patrol officers, effective May 17.

News Release WARSAW – After 23 years of service with the Warsaw Police Department, Sergeant Gregory M. Oberlin is retiring effective May 30. Oberlin is a 1985 graduate of Ball State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He began his career with WPD on Jan. 4, 1997, and graduated from the Indiana …read more.

Nickolus George Toepfer WARSAW — A Churubusco man was recently arrested after robbing the Warsaw Walgreens location in January. Nickolus George Toepfer, 32, 6120 E. CR 500N Number 30, Churubusco, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony; pharmacy robbery, a level 4 felony; and being a habitual offender. On Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 300 block West CR 700S, Claypool. KCSO received a report of battery.  7:45 a.m. Monday, May 4, 300 block Morgan Street, Mentone. Domestic battery investigated.  4:39 p.m. Friday, May 1, 10900 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:56 p.m. Friday, May 1, 800 block Walkers Ridge, Warsaw. Debra Q. Kloc reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. 3:35 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 3300 block Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Michael James Knoop reported criminal mischief with damage to his vehicle. Value: $500 3:34 …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended prison sentence for a child seduction case involving a foreign exchange student. Stephanie Lynn Emrie, 31, 975 Logan St., Warsaw, was charged with child seduction, a level 5 felony. A possession of child pornography charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. …read more.

News Release WARSAW – Warsaw Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the individual in the picture above. He is a suspect in a theft at a local business on February 7. Anyone who can recognize the man is asked to send a private message to Warsaw Police Facebook Page or call the …read more.

WARSAW — A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s detective was suspended earlier in March for conduct unbecoming to an officer. On Dec. 19, 2019, a Kosciusko County man filed a protective order against Deputy Thomas Waikel in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 with Judge Joe Sutton. The man filed the order for himself and his wife. According to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West US 30 near North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Gregory L. Bilbrey, 59, Cedar Key CV, Fort Wayne. Bilbrey’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West CR 1350N …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:49 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Driver: Kenneth L. Yost, 74, North Vicky Lane, Warsaw. Yost’s vehicle collided with a concrete light pole. Damages up to $10,000. 7:31 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1000 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Drivers: Julie M. Valentine, 64, …read more.

North Webster Officers with North Webster Police Department  investigated the following accident: 12:43 p.m. March 13, on 132 N. Main St., near North Webster, on private property. Two vehicles backed into each other in a parking lot. Drivers: Carolyn Stockman, 65, 46 EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw; Nancy Russell, 70, of 11225 Vemers Ford Road, Columbia, …read more.

WARSAW — A man is facing methamphetamine and theft-related charges from two alleged incidents. Melvin Sananta-Slone, 36, 522 North Parker Street, Warsaw, faces charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. From a separate incident, he faces theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 17, 2019, a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:56 a.m. Thursday, March 12, County Farm Road, south of East CR 450S, Warsaw. Drivers: Melissa J. Quintero, 44, Spring Street, Laketon; and Lucas J. Gilbertson, 23, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. The vehicles collided as Gilbertson was making a left turn onto …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:36 p.m. Friday, March 6, US 30 East near SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Seth Hamman, 36, West CR 525S, Claypool; and Steven M. Wendt, 46, McKibben Street, Wabash. The front of Hamman’s vehicle collided with the rear of Wendt’s vehicle. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

WARSAW – The Bob Evans restaurant in Warsaw closed briefly Wednesday morning, March 11, after a video surfaced on Facebook showing a woman using a mop to clean a tabletop. The business, located at 3100 E Center St., was closed as of 9:30 a.m. while customers were still inside eating. It appeared customers inside were …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 100 block East Section Street, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of battery committed with a deadly weapon. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 600 block CR 300N, …read more.

WARSAW – Four people were injured in a three-vehicle accident Saturday night, Feb. 29, in Warsaw. Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, emergency personnel responded to SR 15, north of Levi Lee Rd, in Plain Township for a three-vehicle collision, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigating deputies, a southbound 2010 Chevrolet Malibu …read more.

WARSAW — A man captured in Warsaw early Saturday morning after a police chase that originated in Elkhart County was apparently wanted by authorities in Aberdeen, S.D. An Aberdeen Police Department Facebook post on Saturday announced, “Ronald Elkins, who was being sought yesterday by APD in reference to a Brown County warrant and suspicion of …read more.

Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to update the time of events. WARSAW — A pursuit of a stolen vehicle from South Dakota originated in Elkhart County late Friday night and came southbound into Kosciusko County on State Road 15 at about 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Warsaw Police officers assisted other agencies in …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, East Center Street and North Lincoln Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Chad L. Pletcher, 34, SR 13, Pierceton; and Laurianne Foster, 40, Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Pletcher’s vehicle rear-ended Foster’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.  4:41 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, SR …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, West CR 900N near North CR 625W, Milford. Driver: Tiara R. Gray, 19, North Main Street, Syracuse. Gray’s vehicle slid off the roadway and collided with a utility pole. Damages up to $50,000. 10:41 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:53 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Michael J. Conley, 71, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw. Conley said his vehicle began sliding on the wet pavement. His vehicle struck a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000.  2:13 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:04 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 11800 block Strohs Drive, Syracuse. Caitlin M. Downton reported a theft.  8:11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 300 block Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Police were dispatched to Whispering Pines in reference to a stabbing.  8:52 p.m. Friday, Feb. …read more.

Escorted by police, the hearse transporting Warsaw Police Officer Jason M. Dobbins leaves Warsaw Community Church toward Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — Several hundred people, including members of the community, law enforcement and emergency services joined the family of Jason M. Dobbins in honoring the life of the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, South CR 400E, south of East Cr 900S, Sidney. Driver: Linnette J. Rivera, 36, South CR 300E, Claypool. Rivera was traveling north on CR 400E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that he did not suffer a heart attack. WARSAW – Officer Jason Dobbins, 50, died Saturday at a Fort Wayne hospital as he recovered from surgery for a cardiac event he suffered on Jan. 24. Dobbins started his law enforcement career in Plymouth and joined WPD …read more.

WARSAW — First responders went to a three-vehicle accident Monday afternoon, Jan. 27. At approximately 2:24 p.m., Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Market and Cleveland streets in Warsaw. The accident involved a white GMC box truck, a black GMC Terrain and a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, North CR 150W, Warsaw. Driver: Arturo Sanchez, 45, Old Road 30, Warsaw. Sanchez’s vehicle slid off the roadway, striking a tree. Damage up to $10,000.  6:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, North CR 100E, south of Wellington Drive, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: midnight Monday, Jan. 6, 100 block Warrior Path, Syracuse. A representative at Wawasee High School reported criminal mischief. midnight Monday, Jan. 6, 100 block Warrior Path, Syracuse. A juvenile at Wawasee High School reported the theft of a Chromebook. Value: $357. Warsaw Officers with …read more.

WARSAW – A Warsaw man faces theft charges and a sentence enhancement following an alleged theft at Walmart. Ryan Lee Miller, 43, 920 Anchorage Road 74, Warsaw, was arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County on alleged charges of theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 21, …read more.

Warsaw Warsaw Police investigated the following traffic accidents: 12:04 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, on North CR 100E south of East Wellington Drive near Warsaw. A motorist struck a deer. Driver: Carol Heierman, 57, East CR 650N, North Webster. Damage: $1,000 to $2,500. 9:23 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, a two-vehicle accident on CR 200N east of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:26 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 9000 block West Old Road 30, Etna Green. Diane Williams reported that someone opened a Wells Fargo bank account in her name.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents 11:35 a.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:16 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, South Packerton Road near East SR 14, Silver Lake. Drivers: Kevin D. Gayheart, 38, North US 35, Winamac; and Kathy A. Sponseller, 61, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw. Gayheart said he was driving east on SR 14 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 10:11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2211 East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Scott D. Schaffer, 52, East Himes Street, North Webster; and Mark S. Carter, 48, South CR 1300W, Mentone. Schaffer was driving south through the parking lot of Owen’s when his foot slipped …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, North CR 800W and West CR 640N, Warsaw. Driver: Barbara Yoder, 55, Byrer Road, Etna Green. Yoder’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $1,000. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accidents: 7:41 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 400 block East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Juan Barbosa reported the theft of items valued at $267. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 1700 block North CR 300W, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 2:33 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15 near Rozella Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Brian D. Eakright, 35, West Skyline Drive, North Manchester; and Judy Kuczka, 68, South Julian Drive, Warsaw. Eakright was unable to stop his vehicle in time and the front of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15, north of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Laurie A. Landry, 53, West Hill Street, Wabash. Landry was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 5:50 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 1:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 100 block CR 350N and CR 100E, Warsaw. Robert M. LaFollette reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:19 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 500 block Clinic Court, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department connected with local children by hosting its seventh annual Shop with a Hero event, Wednesday night, Dec. 11. This annual event assists children who need a little extra help during the holiday season. Each child is nominated by their school. The focus of the annual event said Officer Rogelio …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, Detroit Street near West CR 300N, Warsaw. Drivers: Melissa M. Miranda, 32, Cherry Street, Warsaw; and Earl D. Houseman, 43, Townline Road, Ligonier. Miranda was driving her vehicle north on Detroit Street when she didn’t stop her vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man faces felony charges stemming from an incident at the Time Out Inn in Warsaw early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. Devin Michael Brown Devin Michael Brown, 27, 510 South Graceland Ave., Claypool, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; and battery …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 4:39 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, East Winona Avenue near McKinley Street, Warsaw. Driver: Verton L. Troyer, 71, Ra Mar Drive, Warsaw. Troyer was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 6:31 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, East US …read more.

WARSAW – A pre-dawn wreck slowed traffic down at the intersection of US 30 and East Center Street Monday morning, Dec. 9. The accident was reported shortly before 6:30 a.m. Monday and appeared to involve two vehicles. Initial scanner traffic indicated a woman was complaining of pain. It was raining at the time of the …read more.

WARSAW – Police are investigating a stabbing at a Warsaw bar early Sunday morning. A stabbing was reported at about 2:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Time Out Inn, 1701 W. Lake St. Officers found a 48-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to the mid-section, according to a news release from Warsaw Police. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Shelli A. McBride, 46, East Seneca Street, Albion. McBride was traveling west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

WARSAW – Police believe the same person involved in an attempted robbery of a credit union Tuesday in Warsaw was the same involved in a Nov. 12 robbery. Indiana Lakes Federal Credit Union, 322 S. Detroit St., was the apparent target of a robbery on Tuesday afternoon. Warsaw Police released very few details, but spokesman …read more.

WARSAW – Indiana Lakes Federal Credit Union in Warsaw was the apparent target of a robbery on Tuesday afternoon. Reports of a robbery at the credit union at 322 S. Detroit St., were received by dispatch early Tuesday afternoon. The bank is at the corner of South Detroit and East Winona Avenue. Police did not …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is advising the public, especially those who work jobs that involve accepting money, of a local counterfeiter. On Dec. 2, several local businesses received counterfeit $100 bills. According to the WPD, there are two details that can be spotted on these counterfeit bills. The magnetic strip is on the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:44 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 1700 block East Center St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of burglary at Zales Drug Store. 7:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 300 block South Lake St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, West North Street near North Main Street, North Webster. Drivers: Jared A. Beer, 47, East Creekside Trail, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Hilty, 40, CR 3, Nappanee. Hilty was driving south on Main Street when he slowed in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:23 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 6300 block East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse. Michelle White reported the theft of checks from her home. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 300 block North Union Street, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, West CR 1300S near South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dyson M. Blitz, 21, South CR 1600E, Silver Lake. Blitz was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 7:52 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:26 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2200 block East Center …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, South SR 15 near West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorenzo A. Robertson, 25, Baltimore Avenue, Hammond; and Justin A. Powell, 23, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Robertson was driving his vehicle north on SR 15. He prepared to …read more.

WARSAW — Law enforcement agencies throughout Kosciusko County have partnered to raise funds for Christmas with a Cop, in addition to sponsoring a local family. Christmas with a Cop, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149, is intended to foster the relationship between the youth of the community and law enforcement while providing …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, East Old Road 30 near South Ballier Road, Pierceton. Driver: Elizabeth K. Erne, 23, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Erne was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 11:42 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 800 block East Center Street, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 6000 block East CR 800N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of battery/disorderly conduct. 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 12700 block North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. Scot McDowell reported damage to his mailbox. 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, West SR 25 near South CR 1200W, Mentone. Driver: Amber M. Chavz, 40, North Old SR 15 221, Warsaw. Chavez was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 6:37 p.m. …read more.

Russell K. Harty WARSAW — This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Warsaw Police Department. The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating Russell Keigan Harty. Harty, 18, is 5 feet 10 inches tall, 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Harty is wanted on two …read more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with more information from official court documents. WARSAW — A Silver Lake man was arrested for allegedly making threatening calls to Warsaw Community High School. Mark A. Schultz, 46, Silver Lake, allegedly placed bomb threat calls directly to Warsaw Community High School on Sept. 18 and Sept. 27, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, West CR 525S near South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Taylor M. Myers, 22, East Springfield Drive, Warsaw. Myers was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, East Backwater Road, near EMS W19 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Tony A. Vankirk, 33, North SR 5, Cromwell. Vankirk was traveling south on Backwater Road when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 300 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. Stephanie A. Lee reported criminal mischief to a vehicle.    Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:33 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2800 block Frontage Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after he allegedly fled police in his vehicle and then began ramming police cars after being cornered. Caleb Levi Roatcap, 28, 808 East CR 400S, Warsaw was charged earlier this week with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — A husband and wife both face charges following an alleged altercation with a Warsaw police officer. Mark Allen Holbrook II, 42, 920 Anchorage Road #11, Warsaw, and Stacy Ann Holbrook, 44, 2605 CR 10B Road, Bourbon, were both booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on Oct. 25. Mark Allen Holbrook is charged with …read more.

WARSAW — Recently retired Warsaw Police Department K9 Officer Dax passed away on Monday, Oct. 28. The WPD announced Dax’s passing through a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Dax joined the department on April 1, 2013, and was handled by Corporal Phil Reed. “The obedience, loyalty and love Dax displayed for Phil were undeniable,” …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 2:47 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, West US 30 near North CR 875W, Warsaw. Driver: Lindsay M. Johnson, 38, Cedar Road, Bourbon. Johnson said she was driving west on US 30 when she fell asleep while driving. Her vehicle left the left …read more.

Incidents Warsaw The following incidents were investigated by Warsaw Police: 6:35 p.m. Friday, a report of theft was made at Walmart in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard. About $600 in various weapons and accessories were recovered. 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, a Warsaw police officer found a $10 bill near the intersection of Market and Buffalo …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:34 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, Defreese Road, east of EMS D18 Lane, Milford. Driver: Charles R. Doss, 17, North CR 200E, Milford. Doss lost control of his vehicle and struck a parked, unoccupied pickup truck. Damage up to $25,000.  Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:41 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, US 30, Warsaw. Driver: Holly Gibson, 29, Lakeview Drive, Warsaw. Gibson’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  1:16 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, North CR 650E, Warsaw. Driver: Bryan Skinner, 19, Barbee Road, Warsaw. Skinner’s vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — In an effort to advance traffic safety, Warsaw Police will be engaging in an enforcement blitz on US 30 beginning Sunday, Oct. 20. Warsaw police will be increasing patrol for the enforcement of speeding violations, improper lane changes, distracted and impaired driving. They will also be watching for large trucks driving in the …read more.

Warsaw  Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:07 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, North CR 100E, north of Pound Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Matthew G. Stollar, 26, Westwood Street, Warsaw. Stollar’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500.  6:16 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, US 30, east of Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

WARSAW — A fatal shooting at Shamrock Village Mobile Home Court on Tuesday happened after a man dropped a loaded handgun and tried to catch it in mid-air, causing it to fire, according to court paperwork. Heather Emelio, 34, died at the scene from a single shot to the neck. Kyle David Shaw, 34, who …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, East CR 1000 South near South CR 400 East, Warsaw. Drivers: Kenneth R. Stanton, 49, East 700 South, Claypool; and Heather M. Metzger, 37, East 1000 South, Claypool. Stanton was driving his vehicle north on South CR …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, US 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Patricia A. Schwartz, 26, North CR 450E, Leesburg. Schwartz’s vehicle struck a construction arrow board. Damage up to $2,500.  4:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, Old Road 30, west …read more.

WARSAW — A fatal shooting occurred at Shamrock Village in Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15 At approximately 1:15 p.m., the Warsaw Police Department was dispatched, along with other first responders, to a call of a gunshot wound at 920 Anchorage Road (Lot 94), according to a news release from Brad Kellar, public information officer with …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford man was recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail for alleged robbery, intimidation, and battery. Ociel Vallejo Jr, 32, 12656 North CR 250 East, Milford, was charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level 3 felony; intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 8:49 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, East Smith Street near South Bronson Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Hunter D. Littleton, 16, East Lantern Road, Warsaw; and Candace M. May, 36, South Colfax Street, Warsaw. Littleton said he was driving his vehicle out of the Baker Youth …read more.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:22 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, SR 13, north of Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Phyllis A. Wilkinson, 87, Wawasee Lane, Syracuse; and Susan K. Haessig, 46, Warner Road, Syracuse. Wilkinson’s vehicle rear-ended Haessig’s vehicle. Wilkinson complained of pain in both knees and her …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw Community Schools are taking precautionary action in light of an apparent overnight shooting somewhere in the Warsaw area. Police are not providing any details but did confirm they are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting. As a result, representatives from the school system issued an announcement late Tuesday morning, Oct. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:36 pm. Monday, Oct. 7, US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Samantha N. Stutzman, 25, Villa Court, North Manchester; and Cynthia S. Light, 72, Deerfield Path, Warsaw. Stutzman was driving south on Old Road 30 and entered the intersection intending to make a left turn on …read more.

WARSAW — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Warsaw man. Warsaw Police are investigating the disappearance of Arthur Friebe, a 52-year old white male, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 200 pounds. He has white hair with a long white beard and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:46 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1800 block Michaels Street, Green Hill Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an animal bite. 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 300 block North Cook Street, Warsaw. Mellissa Collins reported a case of theft/larceny of several smartphones. Value: $1,400. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 1:18 p.m. Sept. 29, East CR 400 South near South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Dylan D. Stillman, 28, Huffman Street, Winona Lake; and Rex A. Snyder, 59, North CR 125 East, Albion. Stillman was preparing to turn his vehicle left onto …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:26 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 100 block EMS R4C Lane, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of fraud. 4:14 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 5900 block West Decoy Road, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of fraud. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:14 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, Old SR 15 and Waubee Lane, Milford. Drivers: Ricardo C. Melendez, 22, East CR 1150N, Milford; and Kimberly A. Geese, 49, Dove Lane, Milford. Melendez’s vehicle rear-ended Geese’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 600 block Biscayne Avenue, Warsaw. Domestic battery was reported. 4:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 300 block Cook Street, Warsaw. Christopher D. Luthringer reported theft of credit/debit cards.  10:34 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2100 block Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. A …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, Brooklyn Street, east of North Main Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Caroline E. Kaufman, 22, Jackson Street, New Paris; and Janet R. Christian, 63, East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Kaufman’s vehicle rear-ended Christian’s vehicle. Christian complained of lower back pain. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Lake police departments have recently acquired two trek police electric bicycles. The bicycles were provided thanks to a donation from the K21 Health Foundation and purchased through Trailhouse Village Bicycles, according to a news release. Warsaw and Winona Lake Police Departments are tasked with the responsibility of patrolling several miles …read more.

WARSAW — An Illinois woman was injured after her vehicle ran over her leg, Sunday, Sept. 22. Susan L. Walsh, 73, Tennessee Avenue, Willowbrook, Ill., pulled her vehicle to the side of County Farm Road Sunday morning to take photos of First Christian Church. Walsh, who thought she put her Ford Escape into park, exited …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will support National Operation Clear Tracks Day by increasing law enforcement at Warsaw railroad crossings, Tuesday, Sept. 24. The initiative aims to educate motorists on laws and safety while at railroad crossings, according to a news release from the city of Warsaw. Motorists stopped on the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:59 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, East CR 450N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Kristie M. Lane, 45, East CR 450N, Warsaw. Lane said a deer entered the roadway and collided with the center passenger side of her vehicle. Damage up to …read more.