Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7:56 p.m. A domestic battery was reported in the 9700 block of Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell. Cecelia L. Hiatt, 56, of 9758 E. Rock-A-Bye Rd., was arrested for battery. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police …read more.

A Warsaw Police Department K-9 tracked burglary suspects to a nearby residence following an early Tuesday morning break-in at the Barbee Hotel, 3620 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the hotel at about 1:55 a.m. Tuesday in reference to a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered a window …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Aug. 12, 9:41 a.m. Lake City Bank, East Center Street, reported a suspect making threatening statements to a teller about robbing the bank. The suspect, Julie Armendariz Black, 53, Warsaw, was arrested for disorderly conduct/disrupting a lawful gathering. Black was …read more.

The South Bend Bomb Squad was called to Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park in Warsaw Sunday afternoon after a suspicious package was located inside of a trailer. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies initially responded to the mobile home park at 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, at 4:28 p.m. The owner of the trailer was cleaning …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, Aug. 5, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a Burglary and Theft report from an address in the 3000 East block of 100 N.. This address is just south of the Chapman Lake area. The home owner …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Aug. 9, 2013 Tanner Lee Leonard, 21, 315 N. Tamarack St., Warsaw, arrested for theft under $100,000 value. No bond noted. Stephen Ray Harris, 25, 5729 S. Woodland Ln., Warsaw, arrested for dealing / delivering / manufacturing methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 Aug. 8, …read more.

A Pierceton man said he may have suffered a medical condition, such as a seizure, which rendered him unaware that he may have exposed himself to three juvenile girls. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call at about 9:34 p.m. Wednesday referencing a man who had exposed and fondled his genitalia to three girls …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11:09 a.m. 530 W. 300 N., Warsaw. Drivers: Rosemary Schmucker, 54, South SR 15, Warsaw ; and Jason B. Strup, 40, West 400 North, Columbia City. Schmucker was leaving the parking lot at Kohl’s and failed to see …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Aug. 8, 1:30 a.m. Damage was reported to the Gladys Ramsey Shelter at Center Lake Park in the 300 block of North Buffalo Street. A screen had been cut in half and the wood frame around a window was broken. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6:27 a.m. East Center and South McKinley streets. Driver: Jerome M. Short, 49, Ewing Road, Rochester. Four deer ran out into the road. One of the deer collided with Short’s vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, Aug. 7, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:44 a.m. A physical altercation was reported in the 5900 block of West Red Bird Lane, Mentone. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:06 a.m. An officer took a report of an intimidation claim from a woman in the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6:36 a.m. East 900 South, Pierceton. Driver: Cherity J. Prater, 36, East 900 South, South Whitley. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Monday, Aug. 5, 3:47 p.m. North Sullivan Road and East 500 North, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Aug. 5, 10:48 a.m. Gary Minnick reported someone shot out the windows of a parked car in the 7600 block of North Old SR 15, Leesburg. Monday, Aug. 5, 3:59 p.m. Albert Hawkins reported shots were fired toward …read more.

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 Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, Aug. 2, 4:32 p.m. South Buffalo Street near East Prairie Street. Drivers: Miguel A. Alvarez, 39, West 200, Etna Green; and Brittany J. Pratt, 21, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Alvarez collided with Pratt exiting a parking lot. Damages: up to $5,000 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 2, 10:47 p.m. Traffic stop, driver never licensed. Friday, Aug. 2. 10:50 p.m. Alfonzo Gomez of Warsaw reported a hit and run. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2:12 a.m. Linda M. Ott of South Bend was found to be …read more.

The arrest of two Illinois women earlier this week has launched awareness of yet another check scam occurring in the county. (See related) Today, North Webster Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens to be aware of a well-known scam playing on people’s hopes of gaining “free money.” North Webster Town Marshal …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, July 31, 10:19 p.m. Officers responded to the 8300 block of South SR 19, Akron, to assist EMS on a drug problem. Sunday, July 28. An officer was called to assist with a golf cart accident involving a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, 3:50 a.m. County Farm Road north of CR 900 South, Claypool. Driver: Trey M. Burbank, 20, South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Due to heavy fog Burbank was unable to see the road and ran off the road …read more.

Local law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating two Wabash County men wanted for charges of home improvement fraud. Kosciusko and Whitley county officers are attempting to locate two Disko, Ind., brothers who are believed to be behind a variety of residential home improvement scams in both Kosciusko and Whitley counties. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, 8:21 a.m. West U.S. 30 east of North 650 West, Atwood. Drivers: Jeremy K. Skiles, 39, East 550 North, Rochester; and Hayley H. Cooper, 23, North Mark Lane, Warsaw. Skiles was driving a semi that had a tire …read more.

Acting on separate tips, Warsaw Police narcotics officers located two active meth labs Monday night and also arrested a local man for selling marijuana. According to Warsaw Police, at approximately 5 p.m., officers were given a tip that there was an active meth lab at 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 on the west side of …read more.

A simple “for sale” listing on Craigslist led Kosciusko County authorities to a large-scale scam. Two Illinois women were arrested on local felony charges of corrupt business influence and control and felony attempted theft after they admitted to their involvement in a popular Nigerian scam. The scam, although in slighlty different variations, all involve the …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, July 28, 6:56 p.m. South Circle Drive near Lake City Highway. Drivers: Roger L. Runyon, 40, East Wooster Road, Pierceton; and Veronica Rodriguez, 43, South Circle Drive, Warsaw. Runyon ran his mo-ped in to Rodriguez’s vehicle as she attempting a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, July 29, 10:07 a.m. Robert L. Holderbaum of Syracuse reported finding his mother in her bed unresponsive. Sunday, July 28, 8:02 p.m. Garrett S. Leckrone of Warsaw reported theft of prescription medications. Sunday July 28, 8:41 p.m. Max …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, July 25, 11:32 a.m. Officers were called for a death investigation. Edwin Smith was found deceased in his home on East Wooster Road, Pierceton. The case is being handled by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s office. Thursday, July 25, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, July 26, 6:47 a.m. North 100 East and East 450 North, Warsaw. Driver: Lisa M. Fouts, 35, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Friday, July 26, 5:17 a.m. EMS C24 Lane, north …read more.

Warsaw Police Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, July 20, 10:34 p.m. Officers were called to the 300 block of South Lake Street, Warsaw, for a fight involving several black male suspects. Upon arrival, police found one of the subjects to be injured. One male subject was arrested for …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a Fort Wayne woman after a she led officers on a short pursuit Friday night. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were on routine patrol Friday night at approximately 10:19 p.m. when they observed a white, 1997 Mazda pickup truck traveling westbound on U.S. 30. The vehicle continued to cross …read more.

A Warsaw woman has recently filed a lawsuit against members of local police departments after being arrested and jailed on what she claims were false charges. According to the suit, at approximately 4 p.m. on June 20, 2012, Denise Auer visited the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to deliver her minor children to the care and …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a bank robbery of the Farmers State Bank, at 205 S. Main St., Leesburg. County detectives investigating the incident have stated that the suspect entered …read more.

Warsaw Police Narcotics Officers arrested nine individuals within the past two days and are continuing to pursue two more people involved in dealing prescription medications. According to WPD, in an effort to reduce the influence of illegal drug activity in and around the community, narcotics officers fanned out over the area at 12 p.m. today …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: July 16, 2013 Christina Meade, 39, 3821 E. 450 S., Warsaw, arrested for battery resulting in a bodily injury. Bond: $1,500 Talen Wade Townsend, 27, 920 Anchorage Rd., Warsaw, arrested for a parole violation. No bond. Amanda Christine Gibson, 32, 3104 E. …read more.

A month-long undercover investigation concluded last night with the arrests of four Warsaw individuals, all accused of dealing cocaine. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Jesus V. Chavera IV, 26; Kira Ann Courson, 21; Melvin Santana-Slone, 30; and Micah Benjamin Goss, 22, all of Warsaw. The four were taken into custody near U.S. 30 and …read more.

One man was arrested late last night for allegedly breaking in to a local video store. Police say it was not the first incident and the thief’s prize was vintage video games. After receiving an anonymous tip, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives and undercover officers responded to the area of Center and Reed streets at …read more.

Gabriel De La Rosa Marroquin A man arrested outside of Ace Hardware in Warsaw Wednesday morning was ultimately arrested on a felony charge of domestic battery. (See related story) Gabriel De La Rosa Marroquin, 34, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 75, Warsaw, was initially detained by police for questioning Wednesday when his wife reported he …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police took one man into custody this morning after an alleged threat to life. The male Hispanic suspect was detained by police and, according to KCSD Sgt. Chad Hill, is currently being questioned. Hill said the incident began at Suburban Acres when a female alleged that the male …read more.

Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, July 10, 12:01 a.m. Roberta Garcia of Milford reported the theft of $5 from three vehicles that were entered in the 200 block of East Main Street. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Shawn Castillo initiated a traffic stop near Walmart in Warsaw Sunday evening on a stolen vehicle. The result was the arrest of Tyler Scott Boocher, 18, 240 EMS T26 Ln., Leesburg, on various charges. According to KCSD Sgt. Chad Hill, Boocher was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, possession …read more.

An 82-year-old Claypool man has been ordered to register as a sex offender for molesting his 9-year-old granddaughter, but he will spend no time incarcerated. Paul Eugene Wiard, 82, was arrested in June of 2012 for the molestation, which took place from 2001 to 2007. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill told StaceyPageOnline.com at …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: July 3, 2013 Jason Michael Schue, 41, 600 N. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to comply. Bond: $445 Jacob Isaac Hamilton, 20, 419 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, arrested for illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage, domestic battery in presence of a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 29, 8:50 a.m. Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Drivers: Theldon R. Burt, 77, 4850 E. 350 S., Pierceton; Eric P. Cusick, 16, 2302 Eastwood Rd., Winona Lake. Burt was stopped at a stop sign waiting for bicycle traffic to …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, July 1, 4:49 a.m. Grace Pedraza reported criminal mischief occurred at her residence.  Monday, July 1, 10:22 p.m. Police responded to Big R on reports of a theft/shoplifting. Monday, July 1, 11:16 p.m. Edward Allen Cochran was arrested for criminal …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: July 2, 2013  Devon Keith Farmer, 18, 893 Carrington Blvd., Warsaw, arrested for residential entry and theft under a $100,000 value. Bond: $2,000 July 1, 2013 Damian Scott Feller, 34, 85 W. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator felony. …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton has filed charges of felony child neglect against a Fort Wayne woman accused of withholding insulin for her diabetic child. The child slipped into a diabetic coma and was not expected to survive. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective J.D. Ayres conducted the investigation after an initial contact was made to …read more.

Todd Douglas Warren Late Monday night, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives went to the home of Todd Douglas Warren and arrested him for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred yesterday morning. (See story) Warren, 49, was charged with disorderly conduct and battery by means of a deadly weapon. He was being held on a …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: On June 17, the Kosciusko County Highway Department reported graffiti painted on county highway signs. Within the last two weeks, the Kosciusko County Highway Department has reported several county road signs also damaged in the areas of Tippecanoe Lake, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, June 20, 9:45 p.m. Police were called to Kohl’s where store personnel reported a shoplifting had occurred. The suspect fled the store in a vehicle, but was later located. The female driver, Erica Monique Hamlet, 26, of Fort Wayne, was …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded three Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarships. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Det./Sgt. Phil Hochstetler was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 29, 1994, while investigating a burglary suspect. Det./Sgt. Hochstetler was pursuing a degree in criminal justice at the time of his …read more.

It appears the woman accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $300,000 from the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation had a history of mishandling money. Sherri Adamson, 50, of Rochester, took her own life on Jan. 7 of this year, just two days after she first came under police scrutiny. On Tuesday, StaceyPageOnline.com reported that the Indiana …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, June 18, 8:37 a.m. South Packerton Road and East 900 South, Sidney. Drivers: Esther Shankster, 28, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake; Corry Miller, 41, East 1425 North, Liberty Mills. Shankster was westbound on CR 900 South when she …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, June 14, 6:30 a.m. East U.S. 30 near South 900 East, Pierceton. Driver: Kenneth B. Hess, 47, East Smith Street, Columbia City. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Friday, June 14, 5:22 a.m. North SR 15 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, June 11, 8:34 p.m. Police responded to the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle by a driver that was suspended. Tuesday, June 11, 10:09 p.m. Carroll Laney reported being bitten by a neightbors dog while walking in front …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, June 11, 7:11 a.m. 2101 Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Lindsay Kreps, 35, E. 750 S., Pierceton; Kyri Quimby, N. SR 25, Rochester. While backing out of a parking spot at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Kreps struck the side of an unoccupied, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 12, 2013 John D. Wilder, 44, 12379 N. 300 E., Syracuse, arrested for dealing a Schedule II controlled substance. Bond: $10,000 James Franklin Osborne, 38, 6321 W. 100 N., Warsaw, arrested for arson. Bond: $10,000 Shawn Matthew Learned, 33, 11948 N. …read more.

Area police are searching for two male subjects who may be responsible for a series of vandalism reports. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have responded to at least six different criminal mischief calls today which, due to the similarities, all appear to be from potentially the same suspects. Officers began receiving the vandalism reports shortly …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: June 10, 2013 Kayla Jolane Auer, 28, 402 W. Henry St., Syracuse, arrested for OWI. No bond. Austin Lee Perkins, 28, 8212 S. Thomas Dr., Claypool, arrested for invasion of privacy. Bond: $1,000 Michael Roy Wiggins, 32, 35 EMS W26 Ln., North …read more.

Michael Roy Wiggins What information might a North Webster man have about a missing Tennessee woman that made him falsely accuse a local police officer of the woman’s murder? It’s a question authorities in both Indiana and Tennessee want answers to. The accusations made by Michael Roy Wiggins, 32, have landed him behind bars on …read more.

Local authorities have sealed a police report involving what some are calling a possible child abduction attempt in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Lt. Todd Sautter said, “It is a sealed and confidential report that is under investigation at this time due to the age of the child.” On Sunday afternoon, according to two …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded Wednesday night at 7:51 p.m. to a vehicular crash at the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, just south of North Webster, Ind. Officers located a 1991 blue, Ford pickup truck, driven by Marty Deeter, 54, of Leesburg, that had been northbound on SR …read more.

Nine people were arrested late Tuesday night after police were called to the 1700 block of South Blue Spruce Road amid a report of shots being fired. The investigation found that a dispute erupted into threats made on Facebook that eventually led to the discharge of a firearm. The call came in at about 11:53 …read more.

A short pursuit with a motorcyclist was called off Tuesday night by a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who said reckless driving was behind his decision to discontinue following the suspect. At about 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler attempted to stop a motorcyclist at CR 600 South and County Farm Road when the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, June 4, 12:15 a.m. Virginia Sleighter reported a small trash fire at a neighbor’s residence in the 3100 block of East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Monday, June 3, 10:26 p.m. Officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJvZ1nOZLM] An anonymous tip led local authorities to what is being called possibly the largest marijuana grow operation ever seen in Kosciusko County. This morning, members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force went to 7895 W. CR 600 S., Claypool, to a small, rural farm located southwest of Burket, where more …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, May 31, 7:12 a.m. 2501 Walton Blvd. Drivers: Stephen K. Kimmerling, 35, River Avenue East, Warsaw; and Gregory T. Blauser, 43, East 1150 North, Milford. Both drivers were backing from parking spaces and collided. Damages: up to $5,000 Thursday, May …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, May 29, 11:04 a.m. North Parker Street and U.S. 30. Drivers: Larry B. Schmidt, 71, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg; and Alan K. Teel, 44, LeClere Street, Ligonier. Schmidt was southbound on Parker Street behind Teel. Schmidt failed to realize Teel …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, May 30, 12:21 a.m. Officers were called to the 400 block of Clinic Court where a 19-year-old was found to be in possession of marijuana and illegally consuming alcohol. Brandon Robert Chambers, 18, 115 N. Main St., Warsaw, was arrested. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, May 25, 10:23 a.m. Officers were called to a death investigation in Forest Park Mobile Home Park. Saturday, May 25, 1:48 a.m. Officers served a warrant in the 2300 block of Dubois Drive, Warsaw. Saturday, May 25, 3:54 p.m. Officers …read more.

Two separate drug investigations have resulted in charges against two local men. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Drug Task Force officers converged on a residence Monday afternoon near Claypool after receiving a tip of possible methamphetamine production. Officers arrived and located an active one-pot method meth lab at the residence of 701 E. CR …read more.

When a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy and a Syracuse Police Department officer were called to Biscayne Lane in Cromwell early this morning, they got more than they bargained for. KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler and Syracuse Officer Joe Denton were called to 11318 N. Biscayne Ln., at 12:34 a.m. today to deal with a report …read more.

A woman once scammed through the same Jamaican lottery has been arrested and charged for her involvement in bilking others. A complaint from a local elderly couple scammed out of thousands of dollars in what is known as a Jamaican lottery scam, began the investigation that landed Joanne Karene McCrary, 74, of Calhoun, Ga., in …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 20, 3:33 p.m. Officers were called to the 600 block of West Prairie Street where a domestic battery on a male victim by a female suspect was reported. Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. Alert citizens notified police of two …read more.

Robert Edward Hurley A Warsaw man accused of murdering his roommate has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Robert Hurley, 54, is charged with a single count of murder for the March 3 strangulation death of Lionel Dale King, 51. The two men resided at Lot 34 in Hideaway Hills where …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, May 15, 11:51 a.m. North Lake Street and Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Ruth A Reuter, 72, Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Reuter was traveling westbound on North Lake Street when she struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Wednesday, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, May 15, 3:32 a.m. Lake City Highway and Silveus Crossing. Driver: Joe L. Irelan, 70, West Daumer Road, Kouts. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, May 14, 5 a.m. U.S. 30 and Parker Street. Drivers: Tracy L. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 13, 5:10 p.m. Officers were called to the 6700 block of North Kalorama Road, Leesburg, in report of an accident involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. Monday, May 13, 7:08 p.m. Rangel Arturo of Warsaw reported …read more.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Kosciusko County law enforcement officers are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning Friday, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 12, 10:26 p.m. A woman reported an attempted fraud against a senior citizen. Sunday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Officers were called to West Main Street for an individual threatening suicide. Saturday, May 11, 7:50 p.m. Rachel Chalmers reported the …read more.

Over the past week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has taken reports from four different businesses in the county, all of which have reported the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. The damage estimates for these thefts are in excess of $7,000. According to Nationwide insurance, all vehicles produced in the United States since 1975 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 9, 11:24 p.m. South Magee Road and East 450 South, Warsaw. Driver: Benjamin L. Alspaugh, 16, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Driver lost control on the wet pavement and slid off the road striking a fence. Damages: up to …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, May 10, 8:06 a.m. NIPSCO reported a damaged pole in the 100 block of South Washington Street. Friday, May 10, 5:32 a.m. A traffic stop conducted on North Detroit Street located a person who had been reported missing from Kokomo. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 9, 4:19 a.m. South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Len F. Osinski, 68, East 550 South, Warsaw. While pulling a trailer and boat with his truck, Osinski hit a dip in the road and heard a thump. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, May 8, 8 a.m. Ronald Fuleki of North Tamarack Street reported criminal mischief to his residence. Wednesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. James Alexander reported the theft of miscellaneous merchandise from his property on East Main Street. Wednesday, May 8, 8:42 …read more.

Jolene Marie Swihart Sherena Michele Harris A second woman has now been charged with abusing a toddler in a Warsaw home. On Monday, Sherene Michele Harris, 26, was arrested after she admitted to striking her 4-year-old daughter with a belt so hard that it left bruises, and taping the child’s mouth shut with duct tape. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, May 8, 4:04 a.m. East Defreese Road, Syracuse. Driver: Nathanael C. Brady, 21, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Brady said a dog ran into his lane of travel and in an attempt to miss hitting it, he lost control …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, May 8, 6 a.m. Wii video games were found in the 1900 block of Plaza Drive, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, May 8, 2:09 a.m. A resident …read more.

Ricky Alan Shepherd, 48, of 4 EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, was arrested early this morning, accused of exposing himself to neighbors. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called twice Tuesday on reports that Shepherd exposed his buttocks and genitalia to neighbors, but were unable to locate him. Shepherd, however, was found at 3:18 a.m. and …read more.

A Warsaw woman admitted to striking her child with a belt and taping the 4-year-old’s mouth shut. As a result, Sherena Michele Harris, 26, is charged with felony battery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officials from the Department of Child Services performed a home visit Monday afternoon to 1692 E. CR 200 N., Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 5, 9:53 p.m. A male subject was arrested at Kmart for theft. Sunday, May 5, 1:32 p.m. Police were called to the 3000 block of Old Colony Road for a suicidal subject. Sunday, May 5, 1:05 p.m. In the …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 5, 11 p.m. Ranch Road and Kincaid Street. Driver: Cymberlee S. Braden, 20, North 175 East, Warsaw. Braden told the officer she received a text message on her cell phone and looked down to read it when she ran …read more.

Since Aurora Shoemaker went missing, two seasons have come and gone without even a clue to her whereabouts. Since Shoemaker disappeared, she had a 19th birthday, but there was no cake or even a reason to celebrate. On Aug. 16, 2012, Aurora Shoemaker seemingly vanished without a trace. It’s been more than 8 months and …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 2, 10:09 a.m. 617 South Buffalo Street. Drivers: Danielle R. Nulf, 24, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw; and Amy Wildman, 21, Marjorie Street, Winona Lake. While Nulf was attempting to back out of a parking space, she backed into …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, May 2, 2:45 a.m. Joyce M. Burns reported a vehicle and credit card had been used without authorization. Thursday, May 2, 3:07 p.m. Jennifer Lee reported medication had been stolen from her vehicle. Warsaw Police Department Officers of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 3, 2013 Andrew Keith Alexander, 21, Mentone, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $1,000 Brian Scott Ratliff, 39, Akron, arrested for check deception. Bond: $250 Marvin G. Wilson, 58, North Webster, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $25,000 Cody Allen Geise, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives went to Florida this week and arrested a Pensacola man on a felony charge of child molesting. The investigation against Jessie Louis Buck III, 27, began Sept. 24, 2012, when a 10-year-old girl told a counselor at Bowen Center that Buck molested her in her bedroom of her Warsaw home. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and area law enforcement wish to warn citizens of a scam that has surfaced intensely in our area. Individuals have recently been receiving emails that contain fraudulent information stating that the owner’s credit card has been suspended. The message continues on to state that activating the card is “quick and …read more.

The sixth nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, took place Saturday and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department collected a total of 132 pounds of drugs. The Drug Take Back events provide a safe method for the public to legally and safely dispose of prescription drugs that are no longer …read more.

Effective Wednesday, those applying for personal protection permits will no longer be able to have their fingerprints obtained at just any police agency. On March 25, Indiana State Police advised that everyone wanting to obtain personal protection gun permits through the state, must acquire fingerprints at an approved “inkless” location. The process for applying for …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, April 30, 6:26 a.m. South Hunters Ridge, Warsaw. Driver: Teresa A. Oberlin, 46, South Hunters Ridge, Warsaw. Oberlin backed into a vehicle in her driveway. Damages: up to $5,000 Monday, April 29, 6:54 p.m. Sheldon Street. Drivers: Erick A. Rosales, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, April 28, 3 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found in the 100 block of North Detroit Street. Sunday, April 28, 1:40 p.m. Robert Benninghoff reported the theft of a license plate in the 100 block of Husky Trail. Sunday, April …read more.

Thomas Edward Skeens Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives investigated a possible kidnapping and the man sought in a manhunt Friday was named as a suspect. Police were initially called at 7:28 a.m. Friday to a home in the 5600 block of South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. The alleged victim was Tanner Leonard, 20, a resident of …read more.