WARSAW – Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is putting forth measures to maintain the health and safety of our staff and community during the coronavirus outbreak. The sheriff’s office issued the following statement Thursday night, March 19: At this time, patrol operations remain fully functional; with precautionary measures in place. Deputies are still responding to incidents …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.

    NAPPANEE — Shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, multiple agencies responded to a two vehicle accident south of Nappanee in Kosciusko County. The accident occurred at the intersection of CR 1350 N and CR 700 W and involved a dark colored GMC Envoy and a silver Kia Forte. The Kia suffered heavy …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.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents 5:39 a.m. Monday, March 9, SR 25, south of South CR 600W, Burket. Driver: Brian A. Funk, 36, Ewing Road, Rochester. Funk said he fell asleep while driving. His vehicle left the road and went into a ditch. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

WARSAW — Sgt. Chris Francis, public information officer for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, will be leading a presentation regarding senior fraud and senior scams. The event is free and open to the community. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The event will take place from 6-7 p.m. March 18, at Miller’s Merry Manor, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, SR 13, south of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Nicole E. Taylor, 34, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Taylor’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $25,000.  8:36 p.m. Monday, March 2, South CR 400W, Warsaw. A …read more.

WARSAW — On Feb. 27, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met to conduct the interviews and selection process for an open patrol sergeant position. Upon completion of the proceedings, the merit board selected Deputy Kreg Kuhn, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. A Kosciusko County native, Sgt. Kuhn began …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 Warsaw art studio, Spoonful of Imagination, is working with the Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program to bring art to inmates. Spoonful of Imagination owner Erica Deuel will lead art journaling classes with the current JCAP women’s class on Friday afternoons for the next three months. The art program started Friday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:39 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, North CR 425W, south of West CR 900N, Warsaw. Driver: Christopher M. Barnes, 34, Elm Street, Nappanee. Barnes’ vehicle left the road, went into a field and rolled. Barnes complained of general body pain and was treated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Amy Pavel, 23, North Webster, is in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Feb. 27, on CR 800N, 300 feet east of CR 550E, Syracuse. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. Pavel’s injuries were not available. Amy D. Hill, 45, North Webster, and her 7-year-old female …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:29 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of sexual assault. 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1900 block Miami Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of intimidation. 5:08 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7500 block West …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.

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.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello released a statement via the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office regarding the cause of death of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee. The boy had been missing since Wednesday and his body was found Friday afternoon in a wooded area southeast of Warsaw. Ayden died as a result of self-inflicted injuries, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding jury duty telephone calls. The suspects are claiming to be a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy. After identifying themselves, the suspects have informed reporting parties that a warrant has been issued for failing to report to jury duty (they do use the names of …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating individuals responsible for a burglary at South Shore Golf Club at Syracuse. According to a Crime Stoppers press release, the KCSO responded to an alarm at the golf club on Jan. 12. When deputies arrived, they located a shattered glass door that the …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.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:26 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 8300 block East CR 400N, Pierceton. Gage Rush reported the theft of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. 5:25 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 4100 block North Bird View Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 3:53 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, South SR 15 near West CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Kobie T. Stoppenhagen, 29, North Bonestead Road, North Manchester. Stoppenhagen was driving her vehicle south on SR15 when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a large …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed K9 Besz to their ranks. According to the KCSO Facebook page, Besz was born in Ukraine in May of 2018 and is a Belgian Malinois. She is assigned to Deputy Craig Summers. “K9 Besz and Deputy Summers will start training at Vohne Liche Kennels on Monday …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, West CR 300S near South CR 25W, Warsaw. Drivers: Todd J. Guff, 50, West SR 114, North Manchester; and Braedan F. McCreary, 17, South Blue Spruce Road, Warsaw. Guff was driving his vehicle north on CR …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.

WARSAW — Multiple injuries were reported after a single-vehicle accident south of Winona Lake late Tuesday morning, Dec. 24. At about 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of an accident near East CR 400S and South Packerton Road. According to initial dispatch reports, there were multiple injuries. One person was entrapped and had to …read more.

SIDNEY — A log in the roadway caused a rollover accident resulting in a minor injury, Sunday morning, Dec. 22. The accident happened at 10:23 a.m. on South CR 700E near East CR 750S, northwest of Sidney and southwest of Pierceton. The driver, Ashton G. Shepherd, 16, Country Club Road, Warsaw, said he was driving …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.

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

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 — Five merit deputies, as well as four reserve deputies and several corrections staff, were sworn in to their new positions during the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office employee swearing-in ceremony on Monday, Dec. 16. Merit and reserve deputies were each sworn in separately by Judge David Cates. Officers’ wives, girlfriends and mothers were a …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Monticello man was recently charged with alleged vehicle theft. Cody Michael Pope, 27, 3230 East Division Street Road, Monticello, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On July 26, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of vehicle theft. The vehicle owner said it was stolen by …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. Echo Bay reported a vehicle stuck in the yard of a residence. 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5100 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of theft. 3:13 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 2:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 500 block West Emeline Street, Milford. Carl …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 The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

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

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.

SYRACUSE — A 70-year-old Syracuse man is facing new charges that appear to be in connection with a NET43 drug bust earlier this month. John Brown Christian John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was one of four people charged after a drug bust on the night of Nov. 7. New charges came …read more.

Cromwell — A Cromwell man and woman were arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Noble County Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen Terry, 34, and Pammy Jo Sanchez, 54, both of Cromwell, were taken into custody following a police chase, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Terry fled on foot after a …read more.

    NAPPANEE — Shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, multiple agencies responded to reports of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on CR 1350N near CR 500W between Nappanee and Milford. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders discovered a farming accident on private property involving two children. No other details were released at the scene. …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.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested for allegedly dealing methamphetamine. Chad Everett Swope, 42, 5785 South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, was arrested on a  warrant from Kosciusko County for multiple counts of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On July 3, NET43 Drug Task Force …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Goshen man was recently arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County for the alleged theft of $8,000 in cash and clothing valued at $750 from a residence. David Lee Oxford, 41, 58788 SR 15 103, Goshen, was arrested on one count of theft, a level 6 felony. On Mar. 15, an officer …read more.

MILFORD — Michelle L. Kemp, 49, South East Street, Milford, and her passenger, Lavon D. Kemp, 50, South East Street, Milford, were treated by paramedics following a one-vehicle crash on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road), at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Michelle Kemp complained of pain to her left hip. Lavon Kemp complained of pain to …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Tips from the public led to another NET43 investigation and the arrest of four people Thursday night, Nov. 7. Investigators began receiving tips about activity at a home in the Syracuse area. Undercover detectives eventually made controlled purchases of methamphetamine from people living at 4484 East 1300N in Syracuse, according to a news …read more.

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

WARSAW — Charges are pending against a jail nurse allegedly attempting to provide drugs to an inmate at the Kosciusko County Jail. Jessica Frost, a contract jail nurse, was apprehended Wednesday night, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office points out that Frost is not a sheriff’s employee, but instead …read more.

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

WARSAW — An Etna Green man is being held in custody after a North Webster man was shot Saturday night, Nov. 2. Shawn Douglas McCrum, 53, of Etna Green, was being held without bond at the Kosciusko County Jail pending completion of an investigation, according to a news release issued by the Sheriff’s Office Monday …read more.

WARSAW — Two drivers were hospitalized after an accident on SR 25 Wednesday afternoon. Juan Nunez, 65, of Warsaw, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet HHR south on SR 25 south of CR 250S and collided with a 2010 GMC Sierra driven by Bernard Senn, 58, of New Paris, according to a news release from the …read more.

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.

WARSAW — SR 25, along the Devil’s Backbone, was closed temporarily after a traffic accident Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30. The accident involved a large pickup and a Chevy HHR and happened south of CR 200S. The accident happened at roughly 2 p.m. Details about the accident were not immediately available.  

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently published some advice on Halloween safety. The sheriff’s office urges parents to keep Halloween safe by preparing themselves and their children for a safe night out, beginning with these basic safety tips: A responsible adult should always accompany children ages 12 and under when trick-or-treating. Ensure costumes fit …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested on multiple counts of alleged dealing and possession of methamphetamine. Jamie Lee Hecke, 39, 1687 West CR 400N, Warsaw, was charged with two counts of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and two counts of possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and failure to appear, a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:47 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8800 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of a burglary. 6:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 11900 block North Long John Silver Trail near East Rainbow Lane, Turkey Creek Township. Ericka Norris reported the …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.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, South CR 400E, south of East CR 1200S, Warsaw. Driver: Angela K. Driscoll, 56, North CR 300E, Urbana. Driscoll’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 

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.

NAPPANEE — Steven K. Mitchell, 64, CR 27, New Paris, complained of pain to the head following a two-vehicle crash at 2:17 p.m. at CR 1350N and CR 700W, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Mitchell, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was transported by Nappanee EMS to Goshen General Hospital. Benson R. Mitchell, 35, CR 27, …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.

NAPPANEE — One person was transported to Goshen Hospital with injuries following a two-vehicle crash at CR 1350N and CR 700W south of Nappanee at approximately 2:17 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 15. The accident occurred between a GMC truck and a Saturn Vue. The occupant of the Saturn was transported to the hospital with unknown …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.

Al Rovenstine WARSAW — Kind, soft-spoken and honest are just some of the words that locals close to Cassius Alan “Al” Rovenstine have used to describe the former longtime sheriff and fire chief. An Atwood resident, Rovenstine passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the age of 81. Rovenstine served as sheriff with the Kosciusko …read more.

  LEESBURG — A collision with a deer resulted in a silver passenger car exiting the roadway and coming to rest in a ditch alongside the tree line. The accident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on CR 800 N between CR 500 W and CR 425 W …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:26 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, SR 14, west of South CR 100E, Silver Lake. Driver: Ellen M. Ferrell, 58, SR 14, Rochester. A deer ran out onto the roadway and collided with Ferrell’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.  Fulton County Officers with …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its 7th Annual Law Enforcement Field Day, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. The event offered training to all area police and sheriff’s departments and was broken into two sessions per day. Officers attending the event received 8 hours of in-service training. The training was held at …read more.

ETNA GREEN – The driver of the car who died in a collision on Old Road 30 Monday afternoon has been identified. Tony Cormeny, 60, of Bourbon, died in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office.  The accident happened at about 3 p.m when a sport utility …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office issued an update on a three-way vehicle collision that occurred Friday afternoon, Oct. 4. Numerous agencies responded to a three-way vehicle collision at the intersection of CR 1350 North and CR 950 West, near Nappanee, a news release from the Sheriff’s Office said. The initial results of the …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Open House, Saturday, Oct. 5. The event will be at the Pierceton Fire Department from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the community can expect to have an afternoon packed full of free family fun. Activities will include making a personal first …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested for allegedly manufacturing and dealing methamphetamine and other drug-related charges. David Charles Reed, 46, 9811 N. Majestic Way, Syracuse, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class …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.

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.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse. Drivers: Velma Ulrich, 71, EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse; and Mark C. Sill, 55, West CR 1000S, Akron. Ulrich was stopped at the stop sign on EMS D21B Lane. Sill’s vehicle was traveling east …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.

WARSAW — Deputies at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were recently treated to a special delivery — pizza, courtesy of an 11-year-old Warsaw boy. Haiden Hastings, a sixth grader at Washington Elementary School, did chores to earn money to purchase several pizzas for the deputies. Kosciusko Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes shared the story of Haiden’s …read more.

WARSAW — New details about the man who was found dead along McKenna Road Monday have been released in a new Crime Stoppers promotion. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 20-year-old Indianapolis man, Ty Brown, whose body was found about 5 a.m. Monday along McKenna Road near Little Barbee Lake. …read more.

WARSAW — Police have released the name of a young man who was found unresponsive on McKenna Road near Little Barbee Lake early Monday morning. Investigators continue to search for information regarding the death of Ty Sawyer Lee Brown, 20, of Indianapolis, according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Brown was …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public concerning “an unresponsive man” found near North Barbee Road Monday morning, Sept. 2. In a statement posted on the sheriff’s Facebook page, officials are asking about details involving a man found at about 5 a.m. Monday. He was found on McKenna Road near JT’s Lakeside …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 5000 block of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Police responded to the Mary Jane Helmuth residence to investigate the theft of a red IPhone with pink case and a cash app card. Value: $830. Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, West Clearwater Drive, east of North Valley Lane, Warsaw. Police said a 2010 Ford Escape registered to Robin S. Clark-Stone, North Colfax Street, Warsaw, was driven south and west on Clearwater Drive, then off the roadway and into …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, Adams Road and EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. Drivers: Lily R. West, 19, EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton; and Tiffany N. Ralston, 45, West Lincolnway, Columbia City. West’s vehicle struck Ralston’s vehicle as West was coming around a curve in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:02 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, North CR 850E, south of East CR 350N, North Webster. Driver: Judith M. Walter, 54, Old SR 13, Pierceton. Walter’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $10,000.  4:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, East CR 400S and South …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:23 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2400 block of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Police responded to the Jonathan Boggs residence to investigate the theft of a red Chevrolet from the victim’s driveway. Value: $7,500. 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 100 block of South …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, North CR 950W, north of West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Driver: James D. Walton, 30, West CR 500S, Claypool. Walton told police he was riding his motorcycle north on CR 950W, when he hit a patch of gravel while …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A high-speed police pursuit led to a three-vehicle crash near North Webster Thursday afternoon that injured three people, according to police. The incident began when a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to pull over a motorist who he witnessed passing two vehicles in a no-passing zone on Armstrong Road near CR 450E. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 10:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 500 block of South Old SR 13, Pierceton. Police responded to the Breanna Schneider residence to investigate a residential entry. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 400 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, North SR 15, north of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Arnulfo Delgado, 30, North CR 200W, Warsaw. Delgado told police he was driving his vehicle with a trailer south on SR 15 and that the trailer started to …read more.