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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Jessica Marie Hall, 29, Warsaw, and Jordan William Dallie, 29, Mishawaka, have been arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s officers in connection with thefts occurring Aug. 1 and Aug. 4, in that county. Both have been booked on initial charges of burglary and theft. A case report will be completed and sent to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, County Farm Road, north of CR 600S, Warsaw. Driver: Sarah N. Huffman, 51, West CR 600S, Claypool. Huffman told police she was driving her vehicle north on County Farm Road when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 100 block of West State Street, Etna Green. Police responded to the Amanda Ewing residence to investigate an invasion of privacy. 4:36 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 6600 block of West CR 500S, Mentone. Police responded to the William …read more.

WARSAW — Investigators with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office are seeking assistance with the identification of the three people in connection with a string of burglaries that targeted Amish families on Aug. 11. The photographs, which include a gray Chevrolet Impala, were taken at the Speedway gas station in Nappanee. Anyone with information relating to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:59 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, East May Lane, west of North CR 700E, Leesburg. Driver: Stephen R. White, 77, East CR 650N, North Webster. White told police he was turning his vehicle around at the end of a cul-de-sac when his vehicle struck …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Following a lengthy, comprehensive investigation, NET 43 officers executed a controlled purchase of 1 oz. of methamphetamine in Silver Lake, on Tuesday. Following the transaction, a traffic stop was conducted on the prime suspect, Cory Krider. The traffic stop resulted in the discovery of an additional ounce of methamphetamine. An interview with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:01 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, SR 14 and South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Anthony Collins, 22, Disco E, Silver Lake; and David B. Kintzel, 47, SR 14, Akron. The vehicles collided when Kintzel’s vehicle was traveling west on SR 14 and Collins …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:28 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 1600 block of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the Chase Schwinnen residence to investigate the theft of a scooter. Value: $800. 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 5300 block of West CR 900N, Milford. Police responded to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, east CR 900N, west of North CR 850E, North Webster. Driver: Jacob A. Wheat, 18, North Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell. Wheat told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound when another vehicle stopped in front of him. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Gary C. Powell, 62, Big Boulder CV, Fort Wayne. While pulling his semi tractor and trailer into a fenced lot, Powell’s trailer made contact with the fence. Damage up to $10,000. 5:52 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 8400 block of North CR 850E, Syracuse. Police responded to a call from Matthews Painting Company regarding the theft of a pressure washer and accessories. Value: $1,000. 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 4800 block of North Baldwin Road, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, North Old Road 15, north of East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Driver: Betsy A. Small, 44, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Small told police she was driving her vehicle south on Old Road 15 when a deer entered the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 300 block of East North Kitson Lane, Syracuse. Police took a call from Jerod Galloway who reported tax papers and a boat registration taken from his residence.  10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 100 block of EMS D21C Lane, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, East CR 1350N, east of North CR 1000E, Syracuse. Driver: Riley S. McFarren, 23, West Highland Drive, Ligonier. McFarren told police he was driving his vehicle east on CR 1350N when he swerved his vehicle to avoid a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:22 p.m. Saturday, July 27, US 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Raul P. Aguirre, 26, Anchorage Road, Warsaw; Leslie A. Carter, 45, Orange Street, Cromwell; and Angie L. Cunningham, 43, Greene Drive, Warsaw. Aguirre’s vehicle rear-ended Carter’s vehicle, pushing Carter’s vehicle into …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:45 a.m. Monday, July 29, North CR 300E, north of Old Road 30, Warsaw. Driver: Austin H. Head, 23, Old Farm Road, Warsaw. Head’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500.  11:43 p.m. Sunday, July 28, East CR 350N, west of North …read more.

SYRACUSE — More details have been released concerning a construction worker in Syracuse who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker were removing road construction signs along SR 13 in a utility pole project area north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:23 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. A hit and run accident was reported.  12:38 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 7700 block East CR 400N, Leesburg. KCSO was contacted regarding a car striking a NIPSCO utility pole.  10:43 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — New details have been released about the fatal road accident Friday in Syracuse involving a construction worker. The accident happened along Waco Drive, around 2 p.m. Friday, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Ben Fisher, 29, was working as a flagger with a construction crew and was directing traffic on SR 13 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:20 a.m. Friday, July 26, North CR 300W, south of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Amber K. Crisp, 27, West CR 900N, Milford. Crisp’s vehicle struck a deer. Crisp complained of pain in her left shoulder and neck area. Damage up to $10,000.  …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:07 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 4800 block of South CR 750E, Pierceton. Police responded to the Lindsay Bettis residence to investigate a report of home improvement fraud. Complainant reported that she paid to have a water line installed, which was not done. Damage: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:33 a.m. Thursday, July 25, East Defreese Road, east of EMS D18 Lane, Milford. Drivers: Mark A. Zimmerman, 53, East Defreese Road, Syracuse; George P. Wiegand, 46, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Police said Zimmerman pulled his vehicle out of a private drive and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:29 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, SR 25, south of CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Connor W. Frentzel, 17, West Catalpa Lane, Warsaw. Frentzel told police he was driving his vehicle north on SR 25 when an animal ran into his path, causing him to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:08 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 100 block of North Morgan St., Mentone. Police responded to the Sarah Graciliano residence to investigate a criminal mischief. A juvenile kicked in the front door of the residence with his foot. Damage: $200. Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, Plain Township Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident in the area of Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg. The rear-end accident occurred at East Armstrong Road, near EMS T25 Lane. Initial dispatch reports said a person involved in the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:48 a.m. Monday, July 22, SR 25 and CR 1150W, Mentone. Driver: Jacob R. Long, 36, West CR 600S, Mentone. Long’s vehicle struck a deer. Long was treated at the scene but was not taken to the hospital by EMS. Long had injuries …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 10:54 a.m. Friday, July 19, 4500 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Police responded to Cook’s Chapel to investigate a burglary. A shed at the church was broken into. Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:51 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:10 p.m. Friday, July 19, South SR 15, north of West CR 600S, Claypool. Drivers: Caitlynne R. Bradley, 23, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw; and Linda S. Crooks, 67, North Maple Drive, Warsaw. Both Bradley and Crooks were traveling north on SR 15 when Crooks …read more.

WARSAW — There is still time to get enrolled in Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office program, Camp H.E.R.O. The deadline to register for Camp H.E.R.O. is 3 pm on Friday. The camp is Aug. 6-8. Applications are available from the sheriff’s section at www.kcgov.com. Designed for ages 8-13, Camp H.E.R.O. will feature presentations from local EMS, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 4300 block of North Basswood Drive, Warsaw. Police responded to the Roger Hand residence to investigate a criminal mischief. The victim reported structure damage totaling $500. 8:17 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 5100 block of West Rowland Lane, Silver …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will hold its monthly Community Resource Day from 1 to 6 p.m. July 23 in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Jail. Representatives from local resource organizations will be on hand with information and resources that are available in our community for those struggling with substance abuse disorder …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:47 p.m. Monday, July 15, 1300 block Dogwood Street, Warsaw. Ashley Kay Blackburn reported theft of a license plate.   10:54 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2200 block North CR 650W, Warsaw. KCSO contacted in reference to an incident with a man at Swanson’s …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, SR 25, Mentone. Driver: Lindsay H. Utter, 28, North CR 825E, Mentone. Utter’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  9:20 p.m. Monday, July 15, Syracuse-Webster Road, west of North CR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Raele H. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in finding Vincent Carnegie, who has an active Kosciusko County felony warrant. Carnegie is 29 years old, 6’2″ tall and weighs 185 lbs. Anyone with information as to Vincent’s whereabouts is urged to contact dispatch at (574) 267-5667.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:06 a.m. Monday, July 15, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, Pierceton. Driver: Andrew O. Hohman, 35, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Hohman told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. He told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 5600 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Sarah A. Gray reported the theft of keys. Value: $25.           8:13 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Lakin L. Jackson reported fraud. Value: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:59 p.m. Friday, July 12, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Driver: Calvin E. Jackson, 65, Potawatomi Trail, Warsaw. Jackson was driving his vehicle in a private parking lot and was focused on a pedestrian in front of his vehicle but did not see …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:20 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2700 block East Lilly Court, Warsaw. Tina Marie Snyder-Keaffaber reported her window was shot with a BB gun.  3:17 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 3900 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Sharon E. Tusing reported theft of firearms valued at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:25 a.m. Monday, July 8, Packerton Road, south of East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Barbara E. Gauger, Woodfield Trail, Warsaw; and Daniel L. Gehrke, 65, Packerton Road, Warsaw.  Gauger was turning south onto Packerton Road and struck the side of Gehrke’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

WARSAW — Police are asking for assistance in finding a teenager from Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office said they are seeking the whereabouts of 15-year-old Abigayle Height, also known as Abigayle Halsey. Abigayle is described as follows: 5’4”, 140 pounds, black hair and hazel eyes. Abigayle was last seen in the Syracuse area, wearing …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — A driver suspected of carjacking in Plymouth led police on a chase through parts of two other counties and ended in a fiery crash that killed a police dog in Whitley County. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. in Plymouth where police learned of a carjacking near the LifePlex gym close to …read more.

WARSAW — An 11-year-old girl was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for injuries sustained in a truck versus pedestrian accident at the Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café parking lot at 4217 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Atwood Fire Department and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 7:06 a.m. Friday, July 5, 3400 block of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Police responded to the Johnathan Seitner residence to investigate a stolen picnic table. Value: $500. Claypool Officers from the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:40 p.m. Friday, July …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, North SR 13 and East CR 300N, Pierceton. Drivers: Megan L. Dawson, 18, North Bobwhite Drive, Warsaw; Alyson L. Nicodemus, 22, South CR 450W, South Whitley. Police said Dawson was driving her vehicle northbound on SR 13 and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:06 a.m. Friday, July 5, 3400 block SR 14, Silver Lake. Jonathan M. Seitner reported that a picnic table, valued at $500, was stolen.  11:02 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 600 block Lakewood Avenue, Warsaw. An incident of criminal mischief was investigated.  10:36 p.m. …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A woman stood by her mangled, gray Ford Escape and waited for her vehicle to be towed and tended to her Rottweiler mix, Gilbert, as she described the July 4 crash on US 30 in Etna Green that injured her husband. “We were westbound and he just didn’t stop,” she said of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 9:53 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, West CR 900N, west of North SR 15, Milford. Drivers: Willard D. Troyer, 24, West CR 1050N, Nappanee; Linda L. Miller, 63, EMS D3 Lane, Syracuse. Troyer told police he was stopped in his vehicle at a stop …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:50 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 1600 block of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the Anayeli Saucedo residence to investigate the theft of a 2011 Chevrolet, valued at $12,000. 3:24 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 6600 block of West CR 500S, Mentone. Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:30 a.m. Monday, July 1, North CR 500W, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Michael S. Schooley, 46, West CR 550N, Warsaw. Schooley told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 500W when a deer entered the roadway. He told …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty-five years after Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Phil Hochstetler was gunned down while investigating the theft of firearms at a home on East Clark Street, one of his three sons — Drew Hochstetler — finds himself back in the city where his father died and contemplating a career change. The 29-year-old CNC …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:24 a.m. Friday, June 28, North SR 13, south of East CR 800N, North Webster. Driver: Susan M. Nobles, 36, Railside Drive, Syracuse. Nobles told police she was driving her vehicle southbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, North SR 15, north of West CR 1350N, Milford. Driver: Tina K. Robertson, 38, West Syracuse Street, Milford. Robertson told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:07 a.m. Monday, June 24, 11100 block of North Wawasee Circle East, Cromwell. Police responded to the Jolene Schlabach residence to investigate a burglary. Taken was a fish finder screen and three flat screen televisions. Value: $3,300. 10:22 a.m. Monday, June 24, 10900 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, North CR 425W, north of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Drew A. Beer, 24, North CR 425W, Milford. Beer told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 425W when an unknown animal ran into his path, …read more.

MILFORD — Juniper Masterson, 16, town unavailable, was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle collision at Bowser Road and CR 300E east of Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Masterson, a passenger in a Jeep Laredo, complained of back pain. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officers report Danica Masterson, 17, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:47 a.m. Monday, June 24, 600 block of North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Police responded to the Amanda Ewing residence to investigate an invasion of privacy. 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 24, 9100 block of East Doswell Road, Cromwell. Police responded to Granite Ridge …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6 a.m. Monday, June 24, West CR 700S, west of South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Melissa R. Burns, 41, West CR 300N, Etna Green. Burns told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on CR 700S when a deer entered the roadway. She …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:14 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, South SR 19, south of West SR 10, Etna Green. Driver: Zane Lampman Rogers, 20, South SR 19, Akron. Rogers told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 19 when he lost control of his vehicle, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, 6600 block of North 2nd Trail, North Webster. Police responded to Borden Waste Away to investigate a theft of a trash can. Value: $100. 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, 4000 block of North CR 175E, Warsaw. Police responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:23 a.m. Monday, June 17, East Epworth Forest Road, west of East Sumac Lane, North Webster. Driver: Tyler L. Herbst, 22, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. Herbst was traveling west on East Epworth Forest Road when his vehicle left the roadway, striking two utility …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:41 p.m. Sunday, June 16, West SR 25, east of South CR 700W, Mentone. Driver: Novelene E. Witham, 61, Broadway Street, Mentone. Witham’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  7:08 p.m. Sunday, June 16, West CR 700S, east of South CR …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 4:46 a.m. Thursday, June 13, on SR 14, east of South CR 925W, near Silver Lake. Driver: Taylor Hanes, 21, West Walnut Street, Akron. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:52 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 4:20 p.m. Saturday, June 8, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Konrad S. Borgmann, 18, North Heckathorn Drive, North Manchester. Borgmann told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on County Farm Road when, while driving through a curve, lost control of the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alan R. Wuthrich, 80, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Wuthrich told police he was backing his vehicle out of a parking space at Raccoon Run Golf Course when his vehicle struck a parked car …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, North CR 800W, south of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Mary K. McConnell, 59, East High Street, Etna Green. McConnell told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on CR 800W when a deer entered the roadway. She …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:27 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 3300 block of North Old Farm Road, Warsaw. Police responded to the Borden Waste Away Services, Inc. to investigate theft. Taken was a gray trash can with black lid. Value: $100. 5:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 11700 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:19 a.m. Friday, June 7, West SR 14, west of South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Driver: Tonya S. Wall, 48, Cottonwood Drive, New Haven. Wall told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on SR 14 when a deer ran into the side …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local law enforcement agencies will participate in roving patrols during the month of June, including two days this week. The interdiction effort is aimed at reducing crashes, deaths and injuries. With the increase in summertime traffic, the patrols are committed to making the roads safer by their increased presence and enforcement throughout …read more.

ATWOOD — Minor injuries were initially reported following a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of US 30 and CR 800W. Details of the accident were unavailable. Two vehicles, including a box truck, collided in the westbound lane of US 30. A third vehicle sustained rear-end damage and parked south of US 30 along …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:49 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 6800 block of East May Lane, Leesburg. Police responded to the Mary Helmuth residence to investigate a criminal mischief. 2:31 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 200 block of Herendeen Street, Silver Lake. Police responded to the Tina Bullington residence …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:09 p.m. Sunday, June 2, North SR 15, north of West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: Heather E. Miller, 31, South Henry Street, Milford. Miller told police she was driving her vehicle southbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

LEESBURG — Drivers of two vehicles sustained minor injuries in a collision at Armstrong Road and CR 200E, shortly after 3 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30. The accident involved a Volkswagen GTI and a Ford Escape. Plain Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and North Webster Paramedics responded along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:51 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 100 block of EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse. Police responded to the Isaac Pena residence to investigate the theft of a license plate. Value: $100. 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2900 block of East Joshua Drive, Warsaw. Police responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:07 p.m. Monday, May 27, a report of battery was investigated in the 5700 block of South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Hunter Plickerd made the report. 3:20 p.m. Monday, May 27, a report of a theft of recording equipment was reported by a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the Corissa Prater residence to investigate the theft of vitamins and mouthwash. 3:36 p.m. Friday, May 24, 3000 block of West CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:43 p.m. Monday, May 20, North CR 75E, north of East Armstrong Road, Warsaw. Driver: Jessica Brito, 36, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Brito told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on CR 75E and that she was ordering a cake when her …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:58 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 300 block of North Morgan Street, Mentone. Police responded to the Taylor Whybrew residence to investigate the theft of a license plate. 8:02 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 8700 block of West SR 14, Akron. Police took a report …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:27 p.m. Sunday, May 19, South SR 13, Warsaw. Drivers: Castille K. Dewells, 32, South Wolf Road, Columbia City; Sheila A. Spaw, 48, EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw. Dewells told police he was backing out of a parking space when his vehicle collided with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 4200 block South CR 700W, Mentone. Joseph Harley Yocum reported theft of firestone valued at $125. 5:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1000 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Sandra L. Simon reported theft from a shed. Items taken included …read more.