Defense began calling witnesses and the state rested in the fourth day of trial for Courtney Kincaid, who is accused of severely injuring a Pierceton infant who later died from her injuries.

Five witnesses testified in the third day of a jury trial for Courtney Kincaid, who is accused of severely injuring a Pierceton infant who later died from her injuries.

Twelve jury members and two alternates were selected Monday, July 27, in the first day of what is expected to be a five-day jury trial over the April 2018 death of a Pierceton infant.

Three witnesses testified Wednesday, July 15, during the opening day of testimony in a civil trial for a lawsuit involving a shooting death that occurred in 2014. 

Six jury members and two alternates were selected Tuesday, July 14, in the first day of what is expected to be a four-day trial in a lawsuit involving a shooting death that occurred in 2014.

WARSAW — A jury trial scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29, for a woman involved in a January incest case has been canceled. Samantha Lyn Davis, 22, Warsaw, is charged with incest, a level 5 felony. In the same case, William Glenn Davis, 54, Lakeville, pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution, a level 5 felony, on Oct. …read more.

Alyssa Shepherd ROCHESTER — The second day of Alyssa Shepherd’s jury trial was delayed three hours Thursday morning, Oct. 17, after a female juror was excused. The trial was delayed until 11:30 a.m. A reason for the delay was not initially provided; however, it became apparent when the trial resumed and there was one less …read more.

ROCHESTER — Nine witnesses testified Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the opening day of testimony in a jury trial of Alyssa Shepherd, who is accused of killing three children after disregarding a bus that had stopped to pick up children outside of Rochester. Among those testifying were Brittany Ingle, the mother of the three children killed …read more.

ROCHESTER — Twelve jury members and two alternates were selected Tuesday, Oct. 15, in the first day of what is expected to be a four-day trial of Alyssa Shepherd, 25, Rochester. Shepherd is accused of killing three children and severely injuring a fourth in a school-bus related accident that occurred on Oct. 30, 2018. Six-year-old …read more.

ROCHESTER — A four-day jury trial for Alyssa Shepherd, who is accused of killing three children and severely injuring a fourth child in a school bus-related accident, is set to begin tomorrow in Fulton County Superior Court. Three of the children, six-year-old twins Xzavier and Mason Ingle; and their sister, nine-year-old Alivia Stahl, died at …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. Alexander Glen Hurley WARSAW — After a two-day jury trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, Alexander Glen Hurley, Warsaw, was found not guilty of rape. The trial continued Wednesday, Aug. 7, with the state resting and defense beginning its argument …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. Alexander Glen Hurley WARSAW — The first two witnesses for the jury trial involving a Warsaw man accused of rape testified on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Alexander Glen Hurley is facing one charge of rape, a level 3 felony. The incident allegedly …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. WARSAW — A jury trial began Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court for a Warsaw man who faces a rape charge, which is a level 3 felony. Alexander Glen Hurley, 18, 2115 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, was arrested in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Court of Appeals has denied Kimbert Crafton’s appeal of his sentence Oct. 18, 2017. Crafton is also awaiting a plea agreement and a jury trial on two unrelated cases. Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, was arrested in early April on three charges of theft in Elkhart County and awaits …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The trial of Scott Blevins was originally scheduled to last two days, but jury deliberations began around 5:30 pm today, Jan 30. The state called four more witnesses to the stand this afternoon. The first witness was the victim in the case. The victim testified that at the time of the incident 10 …read more.

WARSAW — A notice of appeal on behalf of Kimbert A. G. Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, regarding his sentencing Oct. 18 has been filed with the Indiana Court of Appeals. While in an unrelated case, a jury trial date has been set on a charge of impersonation of a public servant. Donald …read more.

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.

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.

WABASH — Carl William Burt, Warsaw, is still awaiting a trial in Wabash County on charges of reckless homicide, a class C felony; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a class B felony. The two-day jury trial is currently set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

WARSAW — The 12-member jury and an alternate has been seated in the two-day jury trial against Oscar Steven McDowell. McDowell is accused of rape, sexual battery, criminal confinement and failure to appear. The actual trial will begin at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, and continue Wednesday.

WARSAW — The seven-day murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody, Kyle David DeHart and Thomas Glen Hursey has been continued according to an order by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. The order was issued early this afternoon, Monday, April 25. Leading up to the continuance, the case has had a few twists. The three …read more.

Kami Ellis WARSAW — The prosecution and defense have made their closing arguments and the jury has gone into deliberation in the case of Scott Wilkins. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Karin McGrath presented her argument first. McGrath appealed to the jury to consider the evidence, to take into account eyewitness accounts and to keep in mind …read more.

WARSAW — The case against Scott Wilkins, 27, 136 N. Main St., Milford, will be going to the jury late this morning, Thursday, Feb. 18. Wilkins has been incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail since his arrest on Jan. 2, 2015. The fourth day of the trial began at 9:09 a.m. in Kosciusko Superior Court …read more.

This was the vehicle where Kami Ellis was found after an early morning crash on Dec. 27, 2014. The alleged driver, Scott Wilkins, Milford, is standing trial on charges stemming from her death. (Photo by Deb Patterson) WARSAW — It was a short morning for testimony, Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the jury trial of Scott …read more.

Dustin E. Owens WARSAW — The start of Dustin Edward Owens’ two-day jury trial, who has been charged with two counts of child molesting, a class A felony and a level one felony, was delayed this morning, Dec. 15. The case was ultimately canceled and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after Owens …read more.

  Bill Warren Initially facing 457 years and 7 life sentences in prison, Bill Warren, 38, of North Manchester, was sentenced today to serve what will ultimately be less than 5 years behind bars. Defense attorney Alan J. Zimmerman said, “We consider it a huge victory.” Warren was found guilty last month following four days of …read more.

Jury selection for a three-day trial of a North Manchester man facing 27 felonies got underway at 10 a.m. today in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Bill Warren, 38, has been charged with 27 felonies including criminal confinement, strangulation, sexual battery, battery resulting in serious injury to a person under the age of 14, intimidation, theft …read more.