Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Jan. 17, 7:45 a.m. South 400 East, Pierceton. Driver: Evelyn M. Snively, 84, East 350 South, Pierceton. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Thursday, Jan. 17, 3;50 p.m. North Boeing Road and East Bell Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Sarah Larty, …read more.

A verbal argument between a father and son ultimately led to a Warsaw man being airlifted in critical condition after he jumped from a moving vehicle. It happened at 5:41 a.m. this morning on CR 800 West just south of CR 850 North near Nappanee. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department release, Jerry Lee …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Jan. 15, 4 a.m. South County Farm Road and East 450 South, Warsaw. Driver: Ron L. Isbell, 41, SR 13 North, North Manchester. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Jan. 15, 6:40 p.m. East 500 North, Leesburg. Driver: …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Jan. 15, 11:04 a.m. Janet  Doerscher reported a theft of motor vehicle parts at 7236 E. Blacks Ct., North Webster. Jan. 15, 12:41 p.m. A Syracuse woman reported a violation of a restraining order. Jan. 14, 1:09 p.m. Kayla Helton of Warsaw …read more.

Landon John Lewis A third person was arrested for residential burglaries that have occurred in the county in the last few weeks. At approximately 2:56 a.m. today, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives took Landon John Lewis, 18, of CR 650 E., Akron, into custody on charges of felony burglary and theft. On Monday, detectives received information …read more.

The drug collection receptacle at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is undergoing repairs and will not be accessible to the public until further notice. The collection/drop-box was installed in April 2012 for the residents of Kosciusko County to safely dispose of their expired or no longer needed prescription drugs. In September, it was hit by …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Jan. 13, 5:42 p.m. South SR 15 near West 950 South, Silver Lake. Driver: Amber M. Day, 24, South 500 West, Silver Lake. Day lost control of her vehicle on the slick road and struck a ditch. Day suffered a minor …read more.

Corey Hurst Ritchie Two men suspected in at least three recent daytime burglaries were arrested by Kosciusko County authorities who responded to another burglary in progress. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives and officers of the North Webster Police Department on Friday arrested Corey Hurst Ritchie, 24, of Warsaw. Police were called at about 1:15 …read more.

A 2-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture while in the care of her father’s fiancée and today the accused is behind bars. Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department today arrested Karen Marie Bartley, 35, of Robson Road, Winona Lake, on a class B felony preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent/endangering life and causing …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School officials on Friday, Jan. 4, located two male students to be in possession of what they believed to be an illegal substance. Police are investigating. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with Kosciusko County Probation, say the substance was brought to the attention of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Officer …read more.

Kosciusko County police officers today have determined that the burns sustained by Toby Daniel Jackson, 31, of Warsaw, yesterday were the result of a meth lab explosion. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, along with Warsaw City drug officers, have located what they believe is the scene of a meth lab explosion that seriously burned …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating what caused a Warsaw man to suffer second-degree and third-degree burns. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital at approximately 8:59 a.m. this morning after hospital personnel notified the central dispatch center of a burn victim.  Deputies arrived and spoke with the …read more.

Detectives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are investigating several burglaries that occurred over the weekend and today, they say at least three of those appear to be connected. The three incidents likely linked occurred Friday, Jan. 4. Those included break-ins at the homes of Douglas Ryman, West 525 South, Claypool; Jerrad Jones, West 250 South, …read more.

Sherri Adamson, 50, of Rochester, Ind., was found dead yesterday in a wooded area near her residence from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Adamson, the corporation treasurer of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, was undergoing questioning from authorities for improper use of school corporation funds. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with the …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Jan. 5, 2:15 p.m. A Mentone woman reported a battery. Jan. 5, 6:54 p.m. James Buskirk of Claypool reported the theft of a television. Jan. 4, 6:54 p.m. David Spolski of Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, reported a forced entry and the theft …read more.

Police located two suspects who were believed to be preparing to break into a home south of Pierceton, but at this time no charges have been filed. At about 1:45 p.m. today, the owner of a home on CR 700 South arrived to find two suspects inside of a vehicle outside of his residence. According …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Dec. 31, 11:05 p.m. Ferguson Road, Warsaw. Driver: Chad M. Goon, 17, Meadow Lane, Warsaw. Goon lost control on the snow-covered road and struck a tree. Damages: up to $10,000 Monday, Dec. 31, 5:29 p.m. South 1000 West, Mentone. Driver: Britany …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Dec. 29, 7:16 a.m. U.S. 30, Warsaw. Driver: Tiffany A. Bridegam, 22, South 400 West, Warsaw. Bridegam lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered road when she changed lanes and slid into a ditch. Damages: up to $2,500 Friday, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Dec. 26, 7:15 p.m. West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Driver: James M. Freck, 23, East Center Street, Warsaw. Freck lost control on the snow-covered road and struck a road sign. Damages: up to $5,000 Wednesday, Dec. 26, 10:05 a.m. North SR …read more.

A Goshen man under investigation since December 2011 for child molestation was arrested Sunday by an officer of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Armando Ruiz, 34, was arrested on a warrant after felony charges were filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office earlier this month. Ruiz is charged with two C felonies including child molesting …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Dec. 25, 3:51 p.m. South 400 West, Warsaw. Drivers: Diana K. Hughes, 61, South 450 West, Claypoool; and Angel D. Ensign, 26, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Hughes was northbound on CR 450 West and made a complete stop at SR 25, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 5:41 p.m. East McKenna Road and EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Nathaniel T. Wilson, 23, Pine Meadows Lane, Fort Wayne. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7:50 p.m. 1059 Rozella Rd., Warsaw. Driver: William …read more.

    An anonymous tip of a possible burglary in progress led Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives to the area of Hartzler Drive on the west side of Warsaw today at approximately 11:30 a.m. Just as officers arrived, they were advised the suspect vehicle fled the immediate area and was possibly headed east on …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents; Tuesday, Dec. 18, 6:47 a.m. South Country Club Drive and Sycamore, Warsaw. Drivers: Lurannie Hoskins, 68, South White Pine Road, Warsaw; and Wayne L. Metzger, 53, CR 20, Goshen. Hoskins said she was turning off of Sycamore and failed to see the …read more.

It was a dramatic scene outside of a home near Pierceton yesterday when a man was apprehended at gunpoint after breaking into his former girlfriend’s home while armed. Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called to 6511 E. Pierceton Rd. just after noon Monday. It was reported that a possible burglary was in progress …read more.

Over 76 children from Kosciusko County participated in the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 Christmas with a Cop program Saturday morning at the Warsaw Wal-Mart. FOP members met with families at the local Wal-Mart to assist in providing clothing and presents for over 76 children. Families were divided among various officers from throughout Kosciusko …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Dec. 16, 12:12 a.m. West SR 25, Atwood. Driver: Joshua N. Montel, 18, East 1000 South, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $1,000 Saturday, Dec. 15, 6:36 p.m. South SR 25 and South Bruner Road, Warsaw. Driver: Amber Diehl, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Dec. 17, 2012 Billy Lee Barley, 30, 420 W. Crystal Flash Rd., North Webster, arrested for burglary/breaking and entering and receiving stolen property. Bond: $5,000 Dec. 16, 2012 Anthony Michael Westrick, 31, 428 W. Perry St., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:21 p.m. North 700 West, Warsaw. Driver: Ashel L. Ruiz, 34, West 200 North, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:52 p.m. West Old Road 30, Atwood. Driver: Michael D. Blair, 65, North …read more.

Due to increased crime in the county, sheriff Rocky Goshert asked the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night to approve a new position within the department. Goshert asked to be appoint detective Josh Spangle as the department’s administrative sergeant to serve as the evidence technician. Spangle is already serving in the role without a salary to …read more.

More than 15 vehicles were broken into near North Webster overnight, but police have three people in custody charged with the crimes. Michael Alan Rockey, 18, of Cromwell, and Ryan D. Silliman, 19, of North Webster, are preliminarily charged with felony theft. Police say a 14-year-old was also apprehended and is currently at Pierceton Woods …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana Department of Child Services are encouraging community members to report incidents of suspected methamphetamine production and use. Kosciusko County is among those Indiana areas battling a high number of meth labs, along with a rise in illegal prescription drug use. “No one is excluded from the addictive …read more.

Aurora Shoemaker has now been missing almost four months and police are no closer to finding her. Shoemaker, 18, was last seen around 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, when she left her house in Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, to go for a walk. She left with only the clothes she was wearing and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 4:18 a.m. North SR 15 and West 1350 North, Milford. Driver: Andres Juarez, 43, Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Juarez was northbound on SR 15,  lost control of his vehicle on ice and struck the guardrail. Damages: up …read more.

[youtube=”http://youtu.be/3SC-X1Mw1ww”] The Milford teen who used a skid loader to damage two police cars Saturday night has been remanded to Pierceton Woods Juvenile Detention Center until his next hearing, set for Dec. 27. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton says the 15-year-old boy appeared for an initial hearing Monday afternoon and was ordered to detention until …read more.

Stray rounds from what police believe to be an AK47 assault rifle were found in an Etna Green home Saturday afternoon and an investigation is under way. According to information provided to StaceyPageOnline.com from a family member, one bullet penetrated the siding of the home at 8895 W. CR 100 S. The bullet then went …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Dec. 9, 6:02 p.m. North Old 15 and East Mock Road, Milford. Driver: Kyle T. Henson, 27, West 1100 North, Milford. Henson told police he drove off the road and struck a utility police. He said he went off of the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were involved in an unusual pursuit north of Leesburg Saturday night when a juvenile took a piece of construction equipment on a joyride. The 15-year-old is now facing  potential charges of aggravated battery which caused substantial risk of death or injury. KCSD and Indiana State Police responded to the area of …read more.

A 37-year-old who had been scamming an elderly Kosciusko County woman received a 1 ½ year sentence to the Department of Corrections Thursday in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Brian E. Schendel was also ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution and given 200 days credit for time already served. Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge Duane …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has been investigating several break-ins to trailers in Silver Lake. According to police information, about 12 to 16 trailers were targeted by thieves who broke into the trailers, most of which are summer locations, causing damages and removing items. The burglaries are this week’s Crimestoppers Crime of the Week. On …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Dec. 5, 2012 Craig S. Dubois, 42, 715 Pontiac St., Rochester, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $1,500 Dec. 4, 2012 Rainee V. Sechrist, 40, 209 Citizen Ave., Goshen, arrested for six counts of check deception. Bond: $2,200 Schuyler Jay Trowbridge, 19, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:30 a.m. West 400 North, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan V. Head, 22 Clark Street, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Friday, Nov. 30, 5:07 a.m. West Lake Street and Phillips Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Sherri R. Fugate, 35, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Information provided earlier today from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was incorrect. The following information has been provided by Jay Morehead, the victim’s brother.) For the second time in a week a hunter was injured in a fall from a tree stand. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, Atwood Fire and officers of the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division is warning of yet another scam affecting our local citizens. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s detectives have received three recent reports of individuals having a virus that enters their computer and identifies itself as the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Apparently the computer is “locked-up” and a message directs the recipient …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Nov. 20, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a theft complaint from a residential at 1037 E. Northshore Dr., Syracuse. On Nov. 20, an unknown person gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a television …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m. East SR 14, Sidney. Driver: Kevin W. Kosins, 50, Kincaide Street, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Nov. 25, 8:45 a.m. U.S. 30, Atwood. Driver: Michael W. Chupp, 51, North 700 West, Shipshewana. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6:49 a.m. West SR 25, Mentone. Driver: Danny J. Amich, 40, West 8th Street, Rochester. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 a.m. North SR 13 and East 900 North, Syracuse. Driver: Eldonna M. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Nov. 19, 2:20 a.m. SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Chikin K. Chan, 60, Frontage Rd., Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: less than $1,000 Saturday, Nov. 17, 6:48 p.m. West 700 South, Claypool. Driver: Christopher Moss, 26, West 850 South, Claypool. Driver …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Nov. 11, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a theft complaint from a residential at 851 N. Timberline Circle W. in Warsaw. On that date, an unknown person gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a gold …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Nov. 14, 6:48 a.m. North 700 West Warsaw. Driver: Benjamin McCullough, 31, Crystal Lake Rd., Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Nov. 14, 7:05 a.m. East 350 South Warsaw. Driver: Monte Gregory, 51, Elm St., Larwill. Driver struck a …read more.

What’s being described as possibly the largest heroin bust in Kosciusko County history was made last night by officers of Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers. Officers from both departments worked together Wednesday on what initially began as a controlled purchase of heroin. Officers then obtained information of a possible methamphetamine lab at …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Nov. 11, 6:41 p.m. David Stouder of Leesburg reported a criminal mischief to his residence. Nov. 11, 5 p.m. Police took a report from a parent concerned about her daughter, age 14-15, having sex with an adult male between the ages of …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, a burglary occurred from an address of 205 S. Graceland Ave. Claypool, where firearms were taken. On Oct. 30, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed the following items: …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:33 a.m. South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Jeremy P. Warren, 41, North Ogden Road, North Manchester. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:56 a.m. South SR 15, Silver Lake. Driver: Richard L. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Nov. 5, 8:01 p.m. North SR 13, North Webster. Driver: Brent Robinson, 42, North Albert Eckert Dr., North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Monday, Nov. 5, 6:18 p.m. East 225 South, Winona Lake. Driver: Nicholas W. Johnson, …read more.

On Monday afternoon, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department released a surveillance image of a woman who was wanted for questioning in an investigation. Police were asking for the public’s help in identifying here. Just minutes after the photo was published here on StaceyPageOnline.com, readers began identifying the woman as Shelly M. Holley, 34, of Warsaw. Kosciusko …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Nov. 3, 6:44 a.m. EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Amy E. Muncy, 48, EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:15 a.m. SR 25, Mentone. Driver: Linda P. Sumpter, 56, Pam Street, Warsaw. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Oct. 31, 6:31 a.m. North 800 West, Warsaw. Driver: Julie J. Cook, 57, North Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Oct. 31, 8:19 a.m. West 400 North. David J. Compton, 35, North 600 West, Warsaw. Driver …read more.

A 23-year-old man complained of head and back pain after his vehicle rolled on CR 200 North in Warsaw. At 4:29 p.m. Leesburg Fire and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called to CR 200 North just east of CR 100 East. Only the driver was in the vehicle when it went off the south side …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2:46 a.m. North SR 13 and North Nash Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Elaine S. Laux, 55, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 a.m. East 100 South and South 325 East, Warsaw. Driver: …read more.

Whether it started as a hoax or a threat, we’ll probably never know, but the result is that people with pit bulls and dogs that could be mistaken as such, are panicking over a text that has gone viral. A message declaring Oct. 31 as Kill a Pit Bull Day apparently began circulating in September …read more.

A volunteer fireman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly battering two individuals in a private residence. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Tirean (Tyrene) Blair, 31, of Warsaw, entered the bedroom of a home at 5891 N. 300 W., Warsaw, at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The resident of the home, Norman …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 28, 2012 Roger Allen Gamble, 40, 202 N. Center St., Bourbon, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Termy Jerome Taylor, 18, 4108 Heron Blvd., Warsaw, arrested for operator never licensed. Bond: $350 Todd W. Grove, 52, 6341 E. Trusdell Ave., Syracuse, arrested …read more.

A methamphetamine lab located at 2204 E. Market St. in Warsaw Sunday led to the arrest of one man, who was taken into custody in Atwood. Ryan Dean Winter, 37, address unknown, was arrested Sunday at a friend’s house in Atwood after police were called to the East Market Street address in Warsaw where the …read more.

Warsaw Police arrested three people early Saturday after bar fight at Susie’s Sand Bar. According to police, at about 1:33 a.m. Saturday, officers of the WPD and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to Susie’s Sand Bar, 1360 W. Center St., in reference to a large fight in progress. Upon arriving, officers located two injured parties. …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 5, Cole Realty service reported the theft of several air conditioning units at four different homes up for foreclosure. Also, an employee at Dekko Industries on Backwater Road in North Webster, reported two industrial …read more.

Two people were arrested by gunpoint in two separate incidents by a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy. In the first incident, which occurred at 9:44 p.m. Saturday night, officer Brad Kellar attempted to stop a 1979 Ford Mustang on CR 850 East at CR 200 North. Kellar activated lights and siren, but the driver of the …read more.

A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy is credited for locating a missing cancer patient from Indianapolis along U.S. 30 Monday. KCSD Deputy Chris Francis responded to an 11:38 a.m. call regarding a male subject who was parked on the side of U.S. 30 near County Road 350 West. The caller noted the man appeared to be …read more.

A Leesburg woman was arrested Saturday night when police were called to her home regarding an underage drinking party. Melissa Ellen Davidson, 45, of 30 EMS T6 Ln., Leesburg, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors under the age of 18. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 11 p.m. Oct. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Oct. 22, 6:43 a.m. South SR 13, Pierceton. Driver: Sheena M. Walter, 27, South 700 East, South Whitley. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Saturday, Oct. 20, 6 a.m. SR 15 and West 700 South, Claypool. Driver: Storm M. …read more.

Fire fighters battled a barn full of hay and straw that caught fire late Monday afternoon. The fire rekindled today. (Photo by Jay B. Moore) Warsaw Fire Department was called back out to 657 E. 300 S. this evening where a barn fire has rekindled. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Monday and …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 14, 11:54 a.m. East Koher Road, Cromwell. Driver: Travis M. Mrozinski, 17, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell. Mrozinski said a cat ran into the roadway and he swerved to miss it, causing him to lose control and struck some trees and …read more.

A welare check in Leesburg led to the arrest of a man now charged with criminal confinement and strangulation. Shane Lee Senter, 37, of 9508 E. King Arthur Tr., Cromwell, was taken into custody when officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 300 block of Smith Street in Leesburg Friday night to check …read more.

Two teens were arrested early Sunday after they fled police on ATVs and caused thousands of dollars in damages to Stonehenge Golf Course and other private properties. Winona Lake Police Officers were called to Stonehenge Country Club early this morning to investigate a claim of ATVs driving on the golf course. Additional Officers from Warsaw …read more.

Two men traveling on mopeds near Papakeechie Lake violated traffic laws and found themselves behind bars on drug charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Kellar was patrolling the Papakeechie Lake area near Syracuse at about 2:24 a.m. Thursday when he observed the men, later identified as Jason Michael Thorn 28, of North Webster, and Gary …read more.

Dear Editor: On Oct. 3, 2012, our family needed the emergency assistance of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Fire/Rescue EMS, Kosciusko Community Hospital and the Coroner’s office. While vacationing on Little Barbee Lake, a family member Doug Heck, of Hollansburg, Ohio, suffered a heart attack. The sheriff’s department and EMS responded and transported Doug to the …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2:10 a.m. 600 West north of 950 South, Burket. Driver: Kayla K. Kuhn, South West Street, Burket. A deer collided with the vehicle. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:51 a.m. South 1000 West and West 600 South, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:14 a.m. North SR 15 and CR 350 North, Warsaw. Driver: Travis M. Shively, 32, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Driver struck a deer: Damages: up to $10,000 Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:51 a.m. South 1000 West and West 600 …read more.

What was initiated as a call regarding a possible prowler today has officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigating a stabbing. Deputies were called to 6019 S. 600 W., Claypool, at 12:57 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived they found 25-year-old Coty Allan Prater, of Claypool, laying on the porch of the residence with multiple stab …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Oct. 3, 10:13 a.m. Thomas Leiter of CR 100 North, reported some has been stealing old auto parts and other items from his property. Oct. 3, 2:36 p.m. David Blackwell reported the thefts of exterior central air conditioning units from three residences, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office says information on the death of a Pierceton infant will be released Friday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, paramedics and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Sellers Lake where it was reported the 4-month-old infant was not breathing. Scanner traffic indicated the baby was in …read more.

Police officers, Leesburg Fire and Multi-Township EMS personnel were called to Levi Lee Road Wednesday night where a man was reportedly injured from a fall from a bucket truck. The man was said to be working for a tree service when he fell approximately 20 feet from the bucket to the pavement. The accident happened …read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the fifth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, was supported by Indiana State Police and other local agencies, including the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. Collection sites were set up nationwide for expired, unused …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Sept. 30, 7:14 a.m. East SR 14 and South Bouse Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Heidi A. Martin, 26, Silver Lake. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating an early morning crash that seriously injured two local people. The accident happened at about 5:45 a.m. at SR 15 and CR 600 North near Leesburg. According to KCSD information, the Leesburg Fire Department was called to extricate at least one of the victims. Initial findings are that Joseph …read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring the fifth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to be disposed of for destruction. This service is free and …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. 27, 8 a.m. Sarah Marner of Pierceton reported all four of her vehicle tires, as well as all tires on another vehicle, were slashed. Sept. 27, 12 a.m. Michael Prater of Warsaw reported the theft of several items from a storage …read more.

Two 14-year-old North Webster runaways were located in Wisconsin Monday after a traveling to six states in seven days. The boys were last seen Sept. 17 at their respective homes outside of North Webster. They were reported as runaways the following day and family members on Saturday were able to obtain information that allowed Kosciusko …read more.

One person is in custody after a brief stand-off Tuesday on CR 1000 North in Syracuse. Indiana State Police Troopers and officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department donned bullet proof vests and had their weapons drawn at a residence at 7919 E. 1000 N., just west of North 800 East near Wawasee Middle School. …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. 24, 11:46 p.m. A rape was reported as a residence on East Lake View Drive in Syracuse. The alleged victim was treated at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Sept. 23, 9:16 a.m. Steve Olinger of North Webster reported his wallet stolen. Sept. 22, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Sept. 22, 12:30 a.m. North 700 West, Warsaw. Driver: Rana L. Brubaker,  48, 3759 S. Viking Dr., Mentone. Brubaker was southbound on CR 700 West and said she fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle ran off of the road and …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Sept. 17, 9:04 a.m. North SR 15 and West 900 North, Milford. Drivers: Darrell D. Drudge, 69, North Beechwood Street, Warsaw; and Kelly J. Jarrett, 46, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Drudge was northbound on SR 15 and slowed for stopped …read more.

A North Webster man found early Sunday to be suffering from severe alcohol poisoning is today listed in serious but stable condition at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Bradley Martin Wine, 28, was found by police at 8:26 a.m. yesterday when they were called about a disabled or abandoned vehicle in the road on CR 250 East at LaPoint …read more.

Accident Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:02 p.m. North Old Road 15, Warsaw. Drivers: David B. Belcher, 32, North 100 East, Warsaw; and Rachel L. Reed, 22, 7th St., Winona Lake. Both drivers were parked at Leesburg Elementary School and backed into each other. Damages: …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 7, officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary that occurred at 943 Chapman Lake Dr., Warsaw. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the garage …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Sept. 10, 2:42 p.m. 2557 U.S. 30, Warsaw. Driver: Steven B. Hunsberger, 62, SR 19, Etna Green. Hunsberger’s foot slipped off the brake causing his van to lurch forward and collide with the building of Aunt Millie’s Bakery. Damages: up to …read more.

Three men were arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with several crimes, including illegally entering vehicles and criminal mischief. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Deer Run at 4:07 a.m. yesterday when a resident saw two subjects running toward a vehicle that had been parked along the road in the addition. …read more.

Accident Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Friday, Sept. 7, 11:01 a.m. CRs 600 West and 1300 North, Milford. Drivers: Edward L. Young, 74, 427 E. 1150 N., Milford; and Kennith W. Jans, 65, 4028 Beaver Circle Rd., Beaver Crossing, Neb. Young was southbound on CR 600 West and …read more.

Residents of the Barbee lakes area are tired of a neighbor disturbing their peace and they want law enforcement to step in. On the Barbee Lakes Neighborhood Watch Facebook page Sunday, residents started sounding off about a black powder cannon rattling their windows and the responsible party thumbing his nose at anyone who asks him …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. 2, 3:57 a.m. A sheriff’s deputy investigated a vehicle that had slid off of the road at SR 13 North and Old Road 30. The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for OWI and possession of marijuana and …read more.