As Warsaw Police Department’s controversy festers, State Rep. Dave Wolkins is saying what many on both sides of the issue are thinking. Residual anger from the Aaron Rovenstine scandal a few years ago continues to linger and has complicated some people’s impressions of the uproar over Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker interaction with a 74-year-old man …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman announced today Tuesday, Oct. 2, the apparent conclusion of the cases for which his office was appointed special prosecutor for Kosciusko County. The original appointment dates back to 2015. Chipman emphasized the three persons indicted by a Kosciusko grand jury in January 2016 have felony convictions and …read more.

ELKHART — Admitting he was wrong and asking for a second chance, didn’t deter Special Judge Stephen Bowers this afternoon, Nov. 20. Bowers sentenced Kevin L. Bronson to the Indiana Department of Corrections to serve his seven-year sentence. A special notation will be sent to the IDOC noting Bronson may be in danger from other …read more.

[weaver_youtube XtBuCzLJV7E rel=0]   ELKHART — Kevin Bronson, Warsaw, the last to be sentenced in the trio indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury in February, 2016, feels he has a foot on his neck. Bronson was sentenced Friday afternoon in the courtroom of Special Judge Stephen Bowers, Elkhart Superior Court 2. Bowers accepted the …read more.

WARSAW — The 12-member jury, with two alternates, were seated in the Dr. Mark Soto trial this afternoon, following the lunch break. Opening statements from the prosecution and defense were the final actions of the day, with court recessing at 4:10 p.m. The court will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, with the prosecution …read more.

WARSAW — Jury selection will begin Tuesday morning, Aug. 1, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court in the trial of Mark Soto. Soto has been charged with three counts of corrupt business influence, class C felonies and three counts of intimidation, class D felony. Soto, along with Kevin Bronson and C. Aaron Rovenstine, were indicted by …read more.

[weaver_youtube IKgSraoyHHI rel=0]   WARSAW — “I don’t take great joy in this because this came at a heavy price for a lot of people and it’s done a lot of damage to several families and this community. That is a hurt to me,” stated the new Kosciusko County Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert. “I won, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Acting Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert today, Monday, June 5, announced his intention to be a candidate at the June 21 caucus to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine. Goshert, a former two-term Kosciusko County Sheriff, stated he made the decision to run after recognizing a need …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The caucus to elect a sheriff in Kosciusko County will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. It will be held in the historic Kosciusko County courtroom at 100 W. Center St., Warsaw.The individual elected will fill the remaining term of former sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2018.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine was sentenced this morning, May 23, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Rovenstine pled guilty to intimidation, a level 6 felony. He was sentenced to one year, which was suspended. The remaining nine charges, also felonies, were dismissed pursuant to the plea agreement. Those charges included three counts of bribery, one count …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The sentencing for Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning, May 23. Rovenstine pled guilty to intimidation, a level 6 felony, on April 5. The remaining nine charges, also felonies, were dismissed pursuant to the plea agreement. Those charges included three counts of bribery, one count of assisting a criminal and …read more.

WARSAW — Around 8:50 a.m., April 5, Aaron Rovenstine pled guilty to intimidation, a level 6 felony. The charge could be dropped to a misdemeanor charge. Sentencing will take place May 23. More details to come.

WARSAW — A 12-member jury, comprised of eight women and four men, was seated by 4:30 p.m. today, Monday, April 3, in the jury selection for the trial of Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. Opening statements by the prosecution and defense counsels will begin at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 4. The trial is expected …read more.

WARSAW — After two rounds in the jury selection for the trial against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, seven of the 14 jurors have been seated.

WARSAW — Jury selection will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, in the trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine. Rovenstine is charged with three counts of bribery, intimidation, assisting a criminal and five counts of official misconduct. Jury selection is expected to last three days with the actual trial beginning Thursday, April 6. A …read more.

ELKHART — Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen R. Bowers will take over as the special judge in the case against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. Documentation in the case shows today, Friday, March 24, the attorneys of record filed an agreed entry as to the appointment of Bowers as the successor to Special …read more.

ELKHART — Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1 Judge, who was appointed as special judge in the cases against C. Aaron Rovenstine has relinquished his appointment. It is expected he will also relinquish his appointment in the cases against Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson.

ELKHART — A six-day jury trial, for Keven Bronson and Mark Soto, has been put on hold.

ELKHART — By the end of the status conference Wednesday, Feb. 15, regarding the April trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine, four motions in limine were taken under advisement. Those four motions in limine have since been denied after thorough consideration by Special Judge Evan Roberts. The following matters that were originally under advisement have been denied: Confidentiality …read more.

ELKHART — A status conference to hear 10 motions in limine (to exclude specific items from being mentioned in the trial) lasted close to two hours today, Wednesday, Feb. 15, regarding the April trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine. The hearing began in Special Judge Evan Roberts courtroom, Elkhart Superior Court 1, during a lunch break …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Weekday trial dates of April 3-21, with the exception of April 14, have been set for the jury trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine on three counts of bribery, five counts of official misconduct and one count each of intimidation and assisting a criminal. The jury trial was to have begun Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

WARSAW — A last minute motion, filed by the defense, 28 minutes prior to the start of the seven-day jury trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine has caused the trial to be continued. A new trial date will be set following a procedural ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court. According to state statute, a special prosecutor …read more.

ELKHART — A motion by counsel for C. Aaron Rovenstine on Jan. 17 to continue his jury trial has been denied by Special Judge Evan S. Roberts. Roberts issued the ruling Thursday, Jan. 19. The ruling was entered into court records today, Friday, Jan. 20. A status conference was held in Elkhart Superior Court 1 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Contemplating five witnesses may invoke the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the prosecution in the C. Aaron Rovenstine case has been granted use of immunity for these witnesses.

ELKHART — Arguments regarding a defense motion to exclude are still pending in the case against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. Attorneys for both sides participated in a telephonic status conference Jan. 4 with Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1. During the telephonic status conference matters pertaining to the defense motion …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A telephonic status conference on charges against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine was held Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, in the chambers of Elkhart Superior Court Judge Evan S. Roberts. This was also a final pre-trial conference.

ELKHART — A plea agreement could be reached in the case against Kevin Bronson. The final date to enter a plea agreement and the date of the trial has been reset by the court.

WARSAW — Special Judge Evan Roberts has ruled the trial of C. Aaron Rovenstine and selection of jurors will all be in Kosciusko County.

WARSAW — Arguments why the December trial of Mark Soto should be moved until after that of C. Aaron Rovenstine were heard Friday afternoon, Nov. 4, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Special Judge Evan Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1, heard the arguments from defense and granted the motion.

WARSAW — Can an impartial jury be selected within Kosciusko County to hear the case against its Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine?

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Motions to continue a jury trial, vacate a hearing and allow a defendant to be absent from a status conference have been filed by counsel for Mark H. Soto and Kevin Bronson, both indicted on numerous charges by a grand jury last year. Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1, …read more.

ELKHART — Can an impartial jury in Kosciusko Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine’s home county be found? Elkhart Superior Court Judge Evan S. Roberts, special judge assigned in the criminal case against Rovenstine, has a solution to find out now instead of opening day of the trial. A test jury selection will take place in Kosciusko County …read more.

ELKHART — Transcripts of testimony during the grand jury, which indicted Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, of those individuals the state will or may call during the trial, were addressed in a telephonic conference shortly after noon today, Wednesday, Aug. 24.

ELKHART — A status conference has been set for approximately noon, Wednesday, Aug. 24, regarding an order issued by Elkhart Superior Court 1 Judge Evan S. Roberts, in the case against C. Aaron Rovenstine. The status conference will be conducted either telephonically or in person.

ELKHART — A telephonic conference call between all parties involved in the allegations against C. Aaron Rovenstine, actually took place in the Elkhart Superior No. 1 courtroom July 8.

ELKHART — A four-way telephone status conference between C. Aaron Rovenstine’s attorneys, the special prosecuting attorney and Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1, was held at noon Friday, July 8. The topic, according to the criminal case detail, was to hear arguments regarding discovery requests and objections.

ELKHART — Motions against and in favor of holding C. Aaron Rovenstine’s jury trial in Elkhart and a jury pool chosen from outside the county have been filed. No action has been taken on the arguments at this time by Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court I. It was during the April 19 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Thirteen reserve officers recently graduated from the annual Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy after several months of specialized training. Officers from various departments in and near-by Kosciusko County completed over 200 hours of training. The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, April 30. The intense training included areas such as defensive tactics, firearms, …read more.

ELKHART — Trial dates were set this afternoon, Friday, April 15, for the three individuals indicted by Kosciusko County Grand Juries in December 2015 and January 2016. Individually Mark Soto, Aaron Rovenstine and Kevin Bronson appeared before Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, in Elkhart Superior Court 1. It was during the status conference hearing for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — There is a question on the mind of taxpayers in Kosciusko County. Will the taxpayers be responsible for paying the bill for Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine’s defense on charges brought against him by a grand jury? The question may remain unanswered until the wheels of judicial system are complete. Some believe the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Elkhart Superior 1 Judge Evan S. Roberts, special judge in the court proceedings of C. Aaron Rovenstine, Mark H. Soto and Kevin Bronson, has set a status conference for all three defendants in the courtroom of Elkhart Superior Court 1, 315 S. Second St., Elkhart. The judge declined to approve the proposed …read more.

WARSAW — Motions to waive initial hearings by attorneys for C. Aaron Rovenstine and Mark H. Soto have been filed with Kosciusko Circuit Court. The motions eliminate appearance of both individuals Thursday morning. Initial hearings, for both men to hear the indictments brought against them by a grand jury, were scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in …read more.

WARSAW — Documents were filed with the Kosciusko County Courts by Indiana State Police on March 2 which detail the purpose of the search warrant, through an affidavit. Submitted by Aaron J. Rypma, Indiana State Police, it notes the affidavit submitted was in support of an order for tablets, laptop computers and cell phones issued …read more.

WARSAW — The special prosecutor’s investigation into indictments against Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine approved a recent search warrant request for evidence into alleged “retaliatory investigation” into Warsaw Police Officer. The Indiana State Police had seized laptops, phones and tablets owned by the county and issued the search warrant to members of the sheriff department …read more.

WARSAW — Mike Miner, former deputy prosecutor who retired last year, and a former county prosecutor, has filed his appearance for and on behalf of C. Aaron Rovenstine. Miner filed his appearance Friday, March 4. Miner will join James H. Voyles and Jennifer M. Lukemeyer with Voyles Zahn Paul Hogan and Meriman, Indianapolis, in defending …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Police Detectives served a search warrant yesterday, March 2, on Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine in their continuing investigation into allegations dealing with a grand jury indictment. The indictment, opened Monday morning, resulted in initial charges of three counts of bribery, one count of intimidation, one count of assisting a criminal …read more.

Cassius Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — The statement, “these are mere accusations and all individuals are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” was stressed several times by Marshall County Prosecutor E. Nelson Chipman Jr., special prosecutor, during his press conference yesterday. The press conference officially announced the grand jury indictment charges against Kosciusko County …read more.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — Many are in shock over the indictment of Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, so much so it is uncertain the process that will take place. “No comment” has been the statement given by public information officials with the sheriff’s department and Grace College. Amanda Banks, public relations with Grace College, …read more.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, 57, 7885 W. 100N, Warsaw, is among the three individuals who have been indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury. Rovenstine has turned himself in this morning, Feb. 29. A warrant was issued today for Rovenstine’s arrest on three counts of bribery, level 5 …read more.

By CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — With the approach of Halloween, Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine wishes to remind citizens about some of the safety concerns that parents should be aware of. Below are listed some precautions parents can take: Younger children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult. Discard all …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff, Aaron Rovenstine, recently spoke to a group of 35 business and community leaders at the Touch of Life Church annex, Warsaw. Rovenstine spoke on some of his experiences in law enforcement and how you have to show compassion while upholding the law. Barker Keep Safe Storage sponsors this catered event from …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has just finished training and issuing Naloxone, also known by the brand name “Narcan” to its deputies. This lifesaving drug rapidly reverses heroin and other opioid overdoses.

Local Moose Lodge #1423 from Warsaw recently provided the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department with several stuffed animals as part of their “Mooseheart Program”. Warsaw Moose Lodge Governor Jeff Rose explained that the Mooseheart Program is a national service program, established by Moose International, that supplies stuffed “moose” dolls for children involved in traumatic situations or …read more.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff KOSCIUSKO — This month’s question comes from Turkey Creek Township, and the resident asks about our Lake Patrol and its visibility on Syracuse Lake. Before I give our Lake Patrol Coordinator Sgt. Jon Tyler’s answer to that question, I would like to take a look back at the history …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During yesterday evening’s Kosciusko County Council meeting, numerous presentations were brought before the board, both to educate and to request financial support. Among these were requests from local officials and preliminary presentations by Kosciusko County non-profit organizations. Initial requests included a request from Bob Weaver of the Kosciusko County Health Department. Weaver …read more.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today for their bi-weekly meeting of the board. The short meeting featured the talent of a young, award-winning writer from Milford. Ty Brooks, a third grade student from Milford Elementary School, recently won an essay competition held by the Association of Indiana Counties and Star Financial Bank. Brooks was named …read more.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff This month’s question for “Ask Sheriff Rovenstine” is about the county jail. “How many inmates does the county jail hold and how many inmates are incarcerated?” That’s a very good question and one I’m asked frequently, but before the answer to that question, let me give you a little …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine today announced the 36rd Annual Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camp will be held in June and July again this year. There will be two camp session. The first session will be June 23-26 at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village, in Warren County, serving the northern part of the state. …read more.

Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine today announced that Kosciusko County citizens who would like to join him in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Many local citizens and some businesses have already joined the Association in support of our efforts. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is a nonprofit, professional, educational …read more.

Republicans swept the ticket in Indiana, including the top race in the state – the seat for Indiana State Representative District 22. “We did this,” said Curt Nisly at a celebration party in Warsaw Tuesday evening. “It is about the voters, the people of the 22nd District. They took the message we put out there …read more.

Three men are seeking the office of Kosciusko County Sheriff Election Day, Nov. 4. The candidates are: C. Aaron Rovenstine, Travis Marsh and Patrick Jamison. C. Aaron Rovenstine Rovenstine (Republican) is a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, who grew up in Atwood. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1978 and Ball State University in 1982 …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7Zt9Q_zWmi8 rel=8]     [weaver_youtube WaCLUkl1qHU rel=8]     Candidates for State Representative District 22, Kosciusko County Sheriff, Kosciusko County Commissioner Southern District and Kosciusko County Council Fourth District, were on hand to meet constituents and answer preselected questions Monday evening. Approximately 200 attended to speak to and hear responses from the candidates. The …read more.

Independent candidate for Kosciusko County Sheriff, Travis Marsh, is calling for a debate among himself, Republican candidate Aaron Rovenstine and Libertarian candidate Patrick Jamison. Marsh believes the three candidates seeking the sheriff’s office should appear at a public venue and outline their reasons for running and how they will best serve the citizens of Kosciusko …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2MJEw6dvW1c rel=0]   A larger than normal group attended the annual Wawasee Property Owners public board meeting Saturday morning for reasons appearing to be because of a publicized topic addressing the numerous thefts from lake homes. There was also a noise concern brought up by residents there complaining of noise from Oakwood Hotel’s nightly bands. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has a new addition to the sheriff department’s roster.  Roberto Martinez recently replaced a vacancy within the Sheriff’s Department Jail Confinement division. Martinez was initially an Ivy Tech (Warsaw) intern student working in the jail division last summer, until his recent hiring. During his internship, he was able to successfully …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held the March 5 meeting at the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed, prosecutor Dan Hampton, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Captain Aaron Rovenstine presented various aspects of the legal system in Warsaw and Kosciusko County. Judge Reed shared an overview of how the …read more.

Republicans, and one Democrat, have begun filing their candidacy for various county office seats since the start of filing Jan. 8. As of Monday the list of candidates included: Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 1 — David C. Cates and Stephen P. Harris Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 — Joe V. Sutton (incumbent) Prosecuting Attorney, 54th …read more.

Today, C. Aaron Rovenstine of Atwood announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the office of Sheriff of Kosciusko County in the May primary. Rovenstine is a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, a 1978 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and a 1982 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. …read more.