SYRACUSE — Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team is at 304 W. High St., Syracuse, where a meth lab is being dismantled. The home is at the corner of Mill and High streets. According to the Kosciusko County property search, the home is owned by Jason W. Meade. Documents found at the Kosciusko County Jail …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Warsaw Police Department’s traffic report showed an increase in traffic accidents and parking violations in 2015. The report was presented Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission. Property damage accidents increased by 91 between 2014 and 2015 while personal injury accidents and the number of people injured decreased. According …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 11500 block of North Crowdale Drive, Syracuse. Raymond C. Butler reported the burglary involving a service door kicked in in his garage. 11:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 6600 block of East CR 650N, North Webster. Danny Conkling reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, North CR 150W, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Loren D. Dalrymple, 42, South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:31 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, East CR 1150N and East Camp Mack …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, East May Lane south of CR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Mary A. Miller, 54, South Morton Street, North Webster. Hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. WARSAW Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: …read more.

Officers respond to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Husky Trail. (Photo by Amanda McFarland) WARSAW — Though investigators with Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team are still awaiting toxicology reports, according to Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, preliminary investigation results indicate several factors are unlikely to have contributed to the …read more.

By KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department WARSAW — Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County FACT team are investigating a fatal crash involving a police car and a pedestrian. At approximately 5:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, emergency units responded to Husky Trail north of Harrison School after a fully marked Winona Lake police car struck …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is currently seeking the public’s help in identifying a male subject involved in a break in at a local church. According to Warsaw Police Department’s Facebook page, the department is currently attempting to apprehend a male suspect who reportedly walked into a local church and broke into donation boxes, which …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:19 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 600E, Warsaw. Drivers: Ciera N. England, 21, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Alan R. Blitz, 51, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Blitz began to slow for a deer in the roadway …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:01 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1200 block of Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Ashley Nicole Harty reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 600 block of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Nicole …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford woman was arrested on warrants for alleged drug related charges. Pamela S. McGreevy, 49, 13276 N. 150E, Milford, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 6, for a level 6 felony, possession of methamphetamine; and level 6 felony, maintaining a common nuisance. According to an affidavit of probable cause, filed Jan. 6 with Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested recently for alleged possession of a narcotic drug and possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance. Brandon David Mettler, 34, 3483 N. 100E Lot 2, Warsaw, was arrested Dec. 21, both charges are level 6 felonies According to an affidavit of probable …read more.

WARSAW — A Leesburg man was recently arrested following the alleged intimidation of an officer attempting to arrest him on a warrant. Ryan M. Austin, 38, 26 EMS B39W Lane, Leesburg, was arrested on Dec. 20, for a level 6 felony intimidation charge. According to an affidavit of probable cause issued by the Kosciusko County …read more.

UPDATE — Three persons, all passengers in one of the vehicles, were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following the two-vehicle accident. Anna Long, 12, complained of pain to the abdomen/pelvic area; Heather Long, 45, Alpine Springs Drive, Vernon Hills, Ill., and Elizabeth Long, 15, both complaining of pain to the entire body, were those injured. …read more.

WARSAW — The moment Stella Ward was approached by officers with Warsaw Police Department, she began to cry — not tears of fear or anger, but happiness and gratitude. Ward’s two children, Beau, 6, and Kadin, 12, were among the 13 children pre-selected to participant in the annual WPD “Shop With A Hero” event. “It brought tears …read more.

WARSAW — Fred J. Landolt III, 26, 733 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, was arrested Monday afternoon, Dec. 7, on initial charges of burglary and theft. The arrests stem from a Dec. 2 burglary at a residence in Warsaw. Warsaw Police were called on Dec. 2 by the homeowner who reported he had received a …read more.

WARSAW — A local man is behind bars following his failure to appear for six drug related charges. Ingvar Korgogodsky, 529 E. Wildwood Drive, Warsaw, was arrested in March for two counts of dealing in a narcotic drug, a level 5 felony; one count of dealing in a narcotic drug more than 1 gram, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Sign up will begin Tuesday, Dec. 1, for the annual Kosciusko County Toys For Tots and continue through Dec. 3 with the final date to sign up Monday, Dec. 7. Dave Morales, local Toys For Tots coordinator, states the sign up dates for the local drive will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Monday, Dec. …read more.

Warsaw — Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents:

WARSAW — A 22-year-old Rochester man was arrested Wednesday morning on a warrant for dealing heroin.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:16 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 500 block of West CR 300N, Warsaw. Employees at Kohls, ULTA and TJ Maxx reported theft of merchandise by a juvenile. 5:59 pm. Monday, Nov. 16, 100 block of Tiger Lane, Warsaw. George M. Bremer Sr. reported keys had been …read more.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS were called around 5:45 a.m. this morning, Sunday, Nov. 1, to the scene of a fire at Shamrock Mobile Home Community, near Lake City Highway, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Two were injured yesterday, Monday, Oct. 26 in an accident at East Main Street and North Bronson Street, Warsaw. According to a report from the Warsaw Police Department, a vehicle driven by Ursula M. Holderman, 87, North CR 875W, Etna Green, was southbound on North Bronson Street. She proceeded through a stop sign …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, East Main Street and North Bronson Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Ursula M. Holderman, 83, North CR 875W, Etna Green, and Barbara E. Shanes, 70, North Colfax Street, Warsaw. Holderman pulled out into the intersection and Shanes’s vehicle hit hers. Both …read more.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.

Kosciusko The following person was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 24 Kenneth David McGarvey, 22, 224 E. Market St., Pierceton, arrested for failure to appear. No bond noted. Ryan K. Wyman, 26, 3605 N. Riverlawn Drive, Warsaw, arrested for OWI with prior. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Oct. 23 Gregory Allen Riedel Jr., …read more.

WARSAW — A passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, ended up behind bars and facing a level 6 felony.

WARSAW — Local police agencies recently obtained new equipment that allows certified clandestine drug lab officers the opportunity to respond quicker to clandestine labs (meth labs) where they can render them safe.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested on four charges stemming from a Sept. 28 incident in Warsaw.

WARSAW — A passenger in one of the vehicles was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 2:42 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Lake City Highway and Orthopedic Drive, Warsaw. Sue L. Brown, 66, West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake, complained of pain to the neck. She was a passenger in a vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male subject in a case where a wallet was stolen inside a local business. The individual is a person of interest.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male subject.

WARSAW — Rogelio Navarro was sworn in as a new officer of the Warsaw Police Department at the start of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday, Oct. 16. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oath of office with Navarro’s family by his side. Navarro served one year with Nappanee Police Department …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An early morning police chase today Thursday, Oct. 15, involved the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Bourbon Police, Bremen Police, and K9’s with Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments. The result was a female being taken to the hospital and then arrested.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Information Director Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the city of Warsaw Police Department to learn about local and state government in Kosciusko County. Mayor Joe Thallemer, city of Warsaw, addressed the cadets and spoke about leadership. The community lost four men who truly exemplified leadership recently. The qualities of leadership …read more.

WARSAW — At around 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, officers from the Warsaw Police Department received a call about an accident that took place on South Buffalo Street near Winona Avenue. Once they arrived, the officers learned that Teresa B. Bakehorn, 44, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, had been driving and looked away from traffic for a …read more.

WARSAW — At 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received a call that a passenger car and motorcycle had been involved in an accident. When officers arrived, they learned that Jack M. Higgins, 18, East CR 225S, Warsaw, had been making a lefthand turn off of Hickory, onto Center Street, when …read more.

WARSAW — At 12:49 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, a driver suffered a seizure that lead a collision at a nearby business. Timothy M. Hurst, 32, South Union Street, Warsaw, pulled out of the Menard’s parking lot to head south on North Parker Street. Hurst reportedly suffered a seizure, causing him to push down on the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:46 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, West CR 400N, south of North CR 150W, Warsaw. Driver: Maria F. Mercedes Velazq, 25, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Meet Bubka, literally a new breed of police officer.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana announces there will be a sobriety checkpoint in the county from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

WARSAW — On Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, at approximately 6 p.m., Warsaw Police were notified of a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident near downtown Warsaw.

WARSAW — A notice of a tort claim has been filed on behalf of Mark H. and Carol J. Soto by attorney David C. Kolbe against the Warsaw Police Department and Political Subdivision Risk Management Commission, located in Indianapolis. According to the claim, filed Monday, Sept. 14, Dr. Mark H. Soto is and has been …read more.

WARSAW — No one seemed to mind to wait in line to experience the zip line, leave a hand print on a city snow plow, take a ride in an REMC bucket truck, or pick up goodies handed out by the various organizations. The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day was another huge success …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:24 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Larry L. Stout, 68, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damage up to $2,500. 3:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, County Farm Road and CR 800S, Claypool. …read more.

WARSAW —While the accident was initially reported at Detroit and East Main, the accident actually occurred at the intersection of Detroit and Fort Wayne streets. Warsaw Police, Fire and Lutheran EMS are at the scene. One driver is being treated for injuries by paramedics. The individual was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Traffic is being …read more.

INDIANA — What’s blue and white and read all over? The new Watershed Foundation signs. These permanent fixtures will make their debut in Noble, Whitley and Kosciusko counties by the end of September.

UPDATE: WARSAW — One person was treated at the scene following a three-vehicle accident at East Center and North Scott streets, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 5:10 p.m.

Warsaw Officers with Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:27 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Lake City Highway and Orthopedic Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Mark D. Smith, 46, Warsaw, and Gary M. Lasley, 61, Fort Wayne. Smith’s vehicle struck the back of Lasley’s vehicle. Damages up to $2,500. 5:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, North parker Street near …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officials at Wal-Mart reported they had merchandise stolen from their store and fraudulently returned for a gift card. 8:57 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 300 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Officials at Retired Tigers reported …read more.

UPDATE: Lassus has reopened the storefront and is available to customers at this time.    WARSAW — A local gas station has closed after a vehicle struck into the structure, causing structural damage that compromised the integrity of the building. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. …read more.

Editor’s Note: Dominic Fisher was initially booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on a sexual misconduct with an inmate charge. According to the Sheriff’s Department, there was an entry error in the jail. The prosecutor’s office has corrected the charge, as reflected below. Kosciusko The following people were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, West CR 600S and South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: David R. Bauer, 36, South CR 100E, Claypool. Bauer struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:43 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, South Packerton Road, south of East CR …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department recently welcomed their newest officer, K-9 Bubka. He is a 2-year-old male, English Cocker Spaniel, who was born in the United Kingdom in January 2013.

By SGT. TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Bremen Post KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A two-week investigation by the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department and the North Webster Police Department, culminated with the arrest of three North Webster residents. State …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department have reported the trash truck fire on Heritage Lane, late this morning was not a meth lab.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying both female subjects shown in the photograph. The pictured subjects are of interest to the Warsaw Police Department in a case where a wallet was stolen inside a local business.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker on the left, are shown with new WPD Officer Samuel Weaver and his family, wife Tarah Weaver, holding daughter Rowen. Daughter Kinley is shown standing in front. WARSAW — One of the favorite tasks Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer enjoys, is the swearing in of a new …read more.

WARSAW — No major injuries were reported in a three-car accident that happened earlier today at the intersection of Center Street and Scott Street, Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the call around 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Driver Jane A. Leasure, 61, Warsaw had been stopped at a red light, with …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:07 a.m. today, Aug. 5, Warsaw Police responded to Lot 46 at Shamrock Mobile Home Park, on the north side of Warsaw, for a subject with a knife. Lucas Pierce has been booked on the following felony charges: Aggravated battery; intimidation with a deadly weapon; criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon; and criminal mischief. He was also served with a warrant for public intoxication.

WARSAW — The Deer Task Force is looking for archers this year to participate in their deer reduction program. The program was designed to control deer overpopulation inside city limits and aims to aid the residents of Warsaw by doing so. This year, the task force will only be accepting veteran Deer Task Force archers …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:22 a.m. Friday, July 31, 700 block of South Union Street, Warsaw. Amy Thompson reported a bicycle found on her property. 8:26 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 100 block of East Bell Drive, Warsaw. Police served an arrest warrant. 7:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 1000 …read more.

By Lt. Kip Shuter, Warsaw Police Department Recently, the Warsaw Police Department Dive Team was the recipient of several community grants to obtain new dive equipment to better serve our community in a water emergency. Grant funds were obtained from the K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, and from the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round-Up …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1800 block of East Market Street, Angelica M. Brown reported prescription medications stolen. 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 600 block of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, police made an arrest for an outstanding warrant. 11:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:40 p.m. Sunday, July 26, South CR 500E and East CR 450S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila K. Craig, 70, South CR 600E, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:24 p.m. Sunday, July 26, North Syracuse-Webster Road, North CR 1100N, Syracuse. Driver: Andrea J. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:06 a.m. Friday, July 24, 1700 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Karl J. Reusser reported two windows damaged by rocks. 10:56 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 900 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Jose R. Espinoza reported a domestic dispute. 6:59 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 4100 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:07 p.m. Thursday, July 23, South Syracuse Webster Road, south of West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sarah E. Wegener, 38, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, and Edward J. Lapato, 46, South Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Wegener reportedly attempted to make a left turn onto West …read more.

[weaver_youtube aqeuw7NElpE rel=0] WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is taking its efforts to new heights. The department is one of the few agencies in the area to possess and operate a quadcopter — commonly referred to as a “drone.” According to Lt. Kip Shuter, the device allows officers the opportunity to survey crash scenes, assist …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Common Council’s meeting Monday, July 20, the council tabled an ordinance amending the city code referencing disbursement of buy money used by the police department. The ordinance, drafted by the city attorney, states a check be issued to the City of Warsaw Police Department in care of the Chief of Police …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police WARSAW — Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and Indiana State Police officers were following up on a methamphetamine complaint in the Barbee Lake area, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, when officers observed the subject of the complaint outside the residence at 50 EMS B4 Lane. During …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer; City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commissioner; Training, Fleet, Grant, Quartermaster Administrator Yesterday evening, just before 9 p.m., two police vehicles from Warsaw Police Department were involved in separate personal injury crashes only yards apart during last evenings strong storm. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Sgt. Clay …read more.

Life is what you make it. Everyday, kids are making choices that will impact who they will be for the rest of their lives: What type of friends should I have? Should I attend that party? Go on that trip? How do I pursue my dreams? Kids need someone to mentor them along the path …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:50 a.m. Friday, July 10, East CR 700N and N. CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Javier S. Torres, 53, Ballycastle Place, Fort Wayne, and Ginger M. Steen, 49, EMS D18B Lane, Syracuse. Torres was northbound on CR 200E and, after stopping at the intersection, …read more.

Two misdemeanor counts of theft have been upped to felony charges after police discovered a Warsaw man was a repeat offender. On July 1, Warsaw police responded to a report of check fraud at Builder’s Mart. Manager Tom Ness told police that, on June 30, Miguel Castro had ordered 15 bundles of shingles, which were …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Warsaw Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon, Thursday, June 18, at Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco, 702 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Around 3 p.m., an employee called police and advised that a black male, in a white shirt and white car, had …read more.

Have you attended or participated in a special event such as Joe’s Kids 5K or Empty Bowls or even a First Friday? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event. New event photos are continually available on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area …read more.