Christopher Gressley A Warsaw couple was arrested in Whitley County Friday night on numerous charges, and will be charged in Kosciusko County for the armed robbery at the Leesburg Express that happened Friday afternoon According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department press release, Christopher Alan Gressley, 30, and Anita Lynn Moore, 28, both of Warsaw, …read more.

Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, North Webster and Winona Lake were called to an area on T1 Lane near Webster Lake at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday searching for three subjects. Scanner traffic indicated a vehicular crash on T1 Lane near CR 650 East had occurred, and three subjects in the vehicle fled the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpMSujLWLbA] Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives are investigating an armed robbery at the Express Gas Station in Leesburg. The Kosciusko County Central Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call at 1:28 p.m. today from a clerk at the Leesburg Freedom Express gas station, 201 N. Main St., Leesburg, who stated she had just been …read more.

Incident Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Aug. 30, 3:30 p.m. April Meade of Mentone reported that she had been in a physical altercation with another person. Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Aug. 30, 6:37 p.m. South Kinsey Road, Warsaw. …read more.

The latest neighborhood to report thefts from vehicles is on the south side of Lake Tippecanoe near North Webster. James Cavender, a resident of T7A Lane in the Lakeside Addition off of Armstrong Road, contacted StaceyPageOnline.com today to warn others about the thefts. Cavender says at least four of his neighbors all reported having their …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Aug. 30. Jacinto Jack Salazar, 31, was arrested at 209 N. East St., Milford, for failure to appear and public intoxication. Aug. 29, 10:09 p.m. A missing person was reported. Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September 2012. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at …read more.

Recent reports and postings on Facebook from Kosciusko County residents imply that something is amiss with door-to-door salesmen, but the sheriff’s department says the story is nothing but rumors. People have asked on our Facebook page and emailed StaceyPageOnline.com about alleged incidents of men approaching houses claiming to be selling “air fresheners.” The product is said …read more.

A Silver Lake woman was taken to a hospital in fair condition with hip and leg pain after a single vehicle crash near Claypool this morning. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill says Amanda M. Gaerte, 35, was traveling on Kinsey Road, just south of Hoppus Road, at about 7:38 a.m. when she lost …read more.

Additional information has been provided this morning regarding an early morning police pursuit in Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police Department’s Lt. Kip Shuter, an officer of the WPD attempted to stop a maroon Dodge Durango at about 2:12 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver of the vehicle allegedly ran a stop light on U.S. 30 at …read more.

An attentive sheriff’s deputy spotted a stolen vehicle passing through Warsaw Saturday afternoon and now one man is jailed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Chad Hill tells StaceyPageOnline.com that a vehicle, apparently a type of truck used in construction, was stolen from North Dakota. Deputy James Marshall saw the truck traveling east on U.S. 30 …read more.

As the family of 18-year-old Aurora Shoemaker, 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, continues to search for the missing woman, some tips are coming in, but so far, nothing has brought the teen home. According to the Kosciusko County Central Dispatch call log, a possible sighting of Shoemaker was made in Harlan, Ind., at a gas station …read more.

The family of a missing Warsaw teen is asking for the public’s help in locating the girl. Aurora Shoemaker, 18, 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, has been missing since Thursday, Aug. 16, when her family says she went for a walk alone and never returned. Aurora left with only the clothes she was wearing and …read more.

    Three vehicles were involved in an accident on Armstrong Road at Sullivan Road near North Webster Friday. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, one person was injured in the crash that happened at about 3 p.m. According to the investigating officer, two vehicles collided when Rickie Sewell, 60, of Leesburg, pulled into …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 6, a theft report was taken from the address of 2799 N. Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Between July 23 and the date reported, an unknown suspect(s) removed two central air conditioning units that were located in front …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were recently investigated by officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Aug. 15. A Silver Lake man resident reported the theft of jewelry. Aug. 15. Martin Eldon of Mentone reported a break-in to his barn and the theft of a cement mixer, dog cage and electric motors. Aug. 1, 11:47 a.m. …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were recently investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Aug. 13, 7:18 p.m. Harvey Hayes of Silver Lake, reported the theft of an air conditioner. Aug. 13, 9:08 p.m. A custody complaint was reported. Aug. 13, 1:26 p.m. The theft of copper wire was reported from a residence on South CR …read more.

In August 2010, police in Kosciusko and Whitley counties were called to investigate one of the most bizarre cases this area has even seen. On Wednesday, the man believed to be responsible for holding a woman and her young child against their will and sexually assaulting the woman, will appear in court. Bill Warren, 38, …read more.

  Three adults and a juvenile were arrested early this morning in Syracuse after allegedly stealing from a vehicle overnight. Police are investigating to see if the foursome could be responsible for a rash of similar incidents around area lakes. Brandon Parker Lajoice, 18, 305 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster; Jacob Bonds Honea, 18, 4535 N. …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Thursday, Aug 9, 6:10 a.m. At the intersection of SR135 and Center Street, Sidney. Drivers: Gabriel Barrus, 5585 W 50 N, Wabash, and Mark Sult, 50, 12600 S. SR 13 Lot 36, North Manchester. Sult was stopped and waiting for a …read more.

A North Webster man was back behind bars just hours after he was released from the Kosciusko County Jail. Dakota Marcus Meade, 20, had reportedly gone to a home in North Webster and battered another man just 5 hours after being released from jail Thursday. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded Thursday …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On July 28, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary that occurred at 5081 N. 500 W. Warsaw. When the sheriff’s deputy arrived at the scene, the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) gain entry into the garage area …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: Monday, August 6, 2:34 p.m. The intersection of Armstrong Road and CR450 East, Leesburg. Drivers: Amy Delap, 28, 216 W Fort Wayne St, Warsaw and Deborah Shanstrom, 58, 2348 Yorktown Dr SE, Kentwood, MI. Delap was traveling west on Armstrong Road when she …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Aug. 6, 7:21 a.m. SR 25S and Bruner Road. Driver: Jamie Adams, 25, 11491 S 850 W, Akron. Adams struck a pedestrian due to glare from the sun. The pedestrian was checked at the scene by EMS personnel, and his father …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Aug. 5, 12:20 a.m. 3687 N. Barbee Rd., North Webster. Driver: Eric Manning, 27, 16 EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg. Officers of KCSD witnessed Manning drive into the back of a park vehicle. Blood test results are pending. Damages: up to $2,500 …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 3, 12:20 a.m. KCSD was called to a residence on W 900S in Silver Lake in reference to a male suspect being held against his will. Upon further investigation, the accusations were not true; however, a report of trespassing was …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 31, 9:50 a.m. CR 450W, 3,000 feet south of SR 25W, Warsaw. Driver: Cathy Derf, 51, 768 W. Center St., Warsaw. Derf struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Friday, July 27, 7:07 p.m. Leiter Drive and Lake Street, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers and sheriff’s deputies made another drug arrest Monday following a recent investigation. Alfonso Ramos, 32, 1824 Sharon St., Warsaw, was arrested at his residence Monday night on drug warrants. Ramos was preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana as well as conspiracy to deal marijuana stemming from multiple marijuana purchases …read more.

A domestic dispute leads to a substantial drug find by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies Sunday night. Travis James Johnson, 35, of Warsaw, was arrested when officers were called to a domestic disturbance occurring in a vehicle in the area of CR 200 North and Bell Drive, north of Warsaw. Deputy Jim Smith located the vehicle …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On July 8, a residence at 3104 E. Wooster Rd. Lot 46, Pierceton, reported a theft. Sometime between 5 a.m. on July 7 and 1:15 a.m. on July 8, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence.  Once inside, the …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents:  Thursday, July 26, 9:37 p.m. CR 175 E, 2,000 feet south of CR 550N. Driver: Lauren Rodgers, 22, 6232 N. Highland Lane, Leesburg. Rodgers struck a deer. Damages: under $1,000 Thursday, July 26, 5:30 a.m. US 30E and SR 19N, Etna Green. …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 24, 9:10 p.m. CR 200E, 1,000 feet south of CR 700N, Leesburg. Drivers: Sue Gest, 45, 2631 E. Pine Dr., Warsaw, and Jason Waddle, 38, 4181 Deer Run, Warsaw. A deer crossed the path of Waddle who stopped in the …read more.

For the second time in less than a month an attempted kidnapping has been reported in Kosciusko County. On Sunday, July 21, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ben Sanders was called to Wizard of Oz Way in Cromwell. The complainant, a 32-year-old woman, reported an attempted assault and kidnapping of a juvenile had occurred the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a series of thefts that have been occurring over the last two weeks around area lakes. Money, electronics and other items have been reported stolen from vehicles left unlocked and parked outside in the overnight hours. KCSD Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill said in every instance the vehicles …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, July 23, 8:30 a.m. Brad Joyner of EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg, reported the theft of a golf bag and clubs from his vehicle. Wednesday, July 18, 8:30 p.m. Keith Strauss, East 1300 North, Syracuse, reported the theft of fishing rods and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: July 24, 2012 James Kiefer Rodak, 18, 314 N. West St., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 Ivan Gonzalez, 30, 124.5 N. Jefferson St., Cromwell, was booked in Kosciusko County Jail. Bond: $0 Jasmin Lynn Kern, 24, 706 W. Portland St., …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested early Monday morning on multiple felony charges including strangulation and threatening to kill police officers. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were called at 2:17 a.m. Monday to 261 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, after central dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a domestic battery. As officers were en route to the location …read more.

A 40-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide Sunday night in the Leesburg gravel pit but was rescued by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the man was found lying unconscious on a concealed water bank. The Leesburg gravel pit contains a large body of water that is surrounded by secluded trees …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were recently investigated by officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Thursday, July 19, 10:10 p.m. An officer was called to a home on East Black Point Road, Syracuse, in reference to a child abuse case. The case is under investigation. Wednesday, July 18. Molly Rostochak, EMS B40A Lane, Leesburg, reported …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department announces officers will be increasing patrols in the lake regions of the county starting this weekend. Officers will be particularly concentrating on the Barbee Lake area after recent incidents of theft and reckless driving.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department announced today it is continuing an investigation regarding the fraudulent use of credit and debit cards that was first reported approximately three weeks ago. While today’s statement from KCSD does not specifically identify the investigation, on June 29 at least 31 employees of Symmetry Medical in Warsaw reported unauthorized access of …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, July 15, 12:15 a.m. CR 500S and CR 1100W, Mentone. Driver: Ashley Derf, 11214 W 500S, Mentone. Derf struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Saturday, July 14, 5:46 a.m. CR 500W, 500 feet south of CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 17, 4:48 p.m. 221 W. Main St., Warsaw. Driver: Ryan L. Petty, 31, 3027 E. Prestwick Rd., Winona Lake. Driver was backing down a graded concrete drive and struck the curb. When he tried to pull forward the vehicle lunged …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were recently investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: July 17, 12:09 a.m.: Sally Hobbs of E CR 200N, Warsaw, reported two subjects forced entry into her residence armed with handguns. July 16, 6 p.m.: Daniel White of Leesburg reported a weapon stolen from his residence. July 16, 6:06 p.m.: Chuck …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers are currently investigating an alleged home invasion at Green Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. According to a sheriff’s report, Sally Hobbs, 51, told police that at about 12 a.m. today, she was alerted by a rustling noise on her front porch. When she went to investigate, she said two men with …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert announces the hiring of a new deputy to the sheriff’s department roster. Deputy Sheriff Tom Waikel fills a vacancy within the sheriff’s department road patrol division. Deputy Sheriff Waikel began his law enforcement career in 2005 as a reserve officer with the Milford Police Department. He was later hired as …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were recently investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: July 15, 8:54 a.m. Panisha Hairrell, North Crete Dr., Warsaw, reported the theft of her purse from her vehicle. July 15, 7:45 a.m. Cory Truex, South Wausau Street, Warsaw, reported the theft of an iPod from his vehicle. July 15, 7:16 a.m. …read more.

Incidents The following incidents have been investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Wednesday, July 11, 6:52 p.m. A battery and strangulation on a juvenile was reported at a residence in the 5500 block of South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Wednesday, July 11, 6 p.m. Brooks Kuhl of Leesburg reported the theft of a cell …read more.

Seven people were arrested early Saturday in what the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force is calling a warrants blitz. Officers of the Kosciusko DTF and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Department executed seven warrants on Saturday, July 7. In the pre-dawn hours, officers arrived at various locations in the blitz to serve active warrants …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of July. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Incidents The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: July 10, 7:08 a.m. A Pierceton woman reported she believed her Social Security number was being used for financial gain by an unknown subject. July 9, 8:36 a.m. A woman residing on South Circle Drive, Warsaw, reported seeing a naked man walk past her …read more.

The following individuals were recenty booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: July 5, 2012 • Nicholas John Himes, 34, 4330 N. Old Road, 15, Warsaw, arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Bond: $10,000 • Robert Gordan Wyatt, 20, 300 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 • Joseph Edward …read more.

The following accidents were recently investigated by officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Tuesday, July 3, 11:49 p.m. Armstrong Road and CR 200E. Leesburg. Driver: Dustin K. Catanzarite, 25, 43 EMS W30Lane, North Webster. Driver traveling westbound on Armstrong Road, stated a deer jumped out in front of him. Driver was unable to avoid …read more.

A North Webster man is in serious condition this morning in a Fort Wayne hospital after being stabbed several times shortly after midnight. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to various 9-1-1 calls early this morning at approximately 12:54 a.m. after witnesses said a man came to their door bleeding and seeking help.  As officers converged …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, July 2, 8:37 a.m. Roby Weed of Warsaw reported someone used his bank account information to place money on someone’s prison account. Monday, July 2, 9:35 p.m. Debra Blacklaw of Etna Green reported the theft of a Fed-Ex package from his …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division is alerting the public in light of recent incidents that they have been investigating. Internet scammers are posting listings on Internet based classified ad websites such as Craig’s List posting they have a home for rent in the Kosciusko County area. The scammer provides contact information to a …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, July 2, at 12:18 a.m., Herny G. Black of Warsaw was arrested for battery. Sunday, July 1, at 12:00 p.m., Preston Bulcher and Tom Mackowiak, security at Jellystone Park, reported finding damage at comfort stations. Sunday, July 1, at 1:15 a.m., Sergi …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned that within the last hour a 12-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction. It occurred in the 800 block of CR North 175 East, Warsaw. According to the victim, she was approached by a man and told he had suckers in his car and asked if she wanted to go …read more.

Since StaceyPageOnline.com broke a story Thursday that numerous employees of at least one local business were finding their bank accounts hacked, more reports have surfaced. Symmetry Medical this morning called for a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who took reports from at least 31 first-shift employees, all who have reported fraudulent purchases on their accounts. The …read more.

Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug addiction to date and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is urging all residents to check their homes and medicine cabinets for unused or expired prescription drugs. Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of those drugs in a special drop box located in front of the sheriff’s department …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Wednesday, June 27, at 11:00 p.m., John D. Sommers and Jake Sommer reported their cell phones stolen. Wednesday, June 27, Mike Barnett of Leesburg reported his debit card taken and used without authorization. A suspect was named. Wednesday, June 27, Sandra Adams of …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is receiving reports that numerous employees of local businesses are finding their bank accounts have been hacked. According to the reports, accounts at Teachers Credit Union, Lake City Bank and Mutual Federal banks are among the hardest hit where many customers are claiming someone fraudulently used their accounts to purchase airline tickets and iPads. …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday, June 26, at 8:40 p.m., Larry Honeycutt of Warsaw reported that his vehicle had been keyed. A suspect was named. Tuesday, June 26, at 2:31 p.m., a Warsaw woman and a Pierceton woman reported seeing a Warsaw man masturbating in his home, …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, June 25, at 12:30 a.m., a Nappanee woman reported another woman battering a man at a Warsaw residence. Sunday, June 24, at 9:35 p.m., John R. Scott of Syracuse reported his car stolen. A suspect was named. Sunday, June 24, Rose L. …read more.

A case of child molesting from years ago is finally seeing the wheels of justice turn. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Det. J.D. Ayres placed a Claypool man under arrest at Pike Lake Campground. Paul Eugene Wiard, 81, 4219 S. 450 W., Claypool, is accused of molesting his granddaughter from 2001 …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, June 19, at 10:33 p.m., Cynthia Sherburn of Warsaw reported harassing phone calls from a restricted number. Tuesday, June 19, at 8:22 p.m., Pierceton Woods Academy reported a resident tearing up property and threatening staff. Tuesday, June 19, a Silver Lake woman …read more.

It was a sad scene at a crash that tied up a part of U.S. 30 in Warsaw for over an hour Wednesday. The accident occurred in the eastbound lane at the stop light when a moving truck rear-ended a horse trailer being pulled by a pickup truck. One horse was in the trailer and …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department On Wednesday, June 13, at 12:47 a.m., Ronnie Whitaker of Warsaw was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being stopped for a traffic violation. On Monday, June 11, at 11:23 p.m., James Russel Dawson of Pierceton was arrested for operating …read more.

Incidents The following incidents have been investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department: Tuesday, June 12, 1:33 a.m. An officer responded to Slater’s Fruit Market, Pierceton, where a business burglary alarm sounded. The officer found forced entry to a door. Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m. Fabiola Holsclaw of Warsaw reported a driver’s side window had …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, June 7, 2:45 p.m., CR 800 N and CR 800 W, Etna Green. Driver 1: Roger L. Disher, 67, 71986 County Road 11, Nappanee. Driver fell asleep at the wheel and ran off the road, striking the guide wires for a NIPSCO …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Wednesday, June 6, at 9:04 a.m., officers received a report from Tammy Jones of Cromwell concerning a six-year-old juvenile that is possibly being left at home without supervision. Tuesday, June 5, at 11:00 p.m., Amber A. Avery-Bowen was arrested for driving on a suspended …read more.

A New York man is in custody in the Kosciusko County Jail after stealing over $9,000 from a Leesburg resident’s tax return and authorities say more charges in other states are possible. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to a Barbee Lake address on March 28 in regards to a Leesburg resident who was unable …read more.

The Indiana Sheriff’s Association recently awarded a local student as the 2012 Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Award recipient for Kosciusko County. Tyler C. Holderread was presented with the scholarship award at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to assist in furthering his education in criminal justice. Holderread graduated from Wawasee High School Graduate and is currently …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday, June 6, at 11:50 p.m., a Cromwell woman reported a runaway. Monday, June 5, at 4:30 p.m., Roy Chapman of North Webster reported a license plate stolen. Monday, June 5, at 11:00 a.m., Maryann Roth of Syracuse reported her wallet lost or stolen. …read more.

A 17-year-old Milford girl allegedly ran away from her parents home on May 31 and, while authorities believe she is not in danger, they need to find her because she is a minor believed to be in the presence of an unknown male subject. Alexis “Lexy” Bales, 17, was last seen by her mother in …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers are looking for the man who apparently sideswiped several vehicles outside of a bar before crashing his own vehicle nearby. The accident was reported at 2 a.m. Saturday when the driver of a 1993 Honda Civic reportedly struck several vehicles in the parking lot of Danny’s Sports Bar at the …read more.

A Milford man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital with pelvic injuries after he crashed his vehicle while fleeing an officer. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill says reserve officer Ben Sanders attempted to stop Jayson L. Howey, 29, of Milford, on CR 700 East at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently honored the retirement of Lt. Sam Whitaker and Lt. Dave Curtis from the department.  Sam Whitaker had served the sheriff’s department for 33 years holding the positions of Reserve Deputy, Deputy Sheriff, Detective Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant, and Work Release Director. Dave Curtis had served the sheriff’s department for 30 …read more.

Incidents The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Thursday, May 31, at 10:00 p.m., a Milford couple reported a female minor living in their home had run away earlier that morning and hadn’t been seen since. Thursday, May 31, at 3:20 p.m., Gayle Cart of Warsaw reported prescription medication stolen from …read more.

The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County jail. May 30, 2012 Douglas Charles Spangle, 19, 2784 W 1300 N., North Manchester, arrested for burglary, criminal mischief, and possession, held for court. Bond: $2,000. Dianna Sue Mullins, 50, 3133 Crystal Lake Rd., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear, held for court. Bond: $750. …read more.

The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Wednesday, May 30, 3:25 p.m., Center St and Hickory St, Warsaw. Driver 1: Matthew S. Sherman, 27, 512 N Lake St, Warsaw. Driver 2: Randy Dawson, 41, 5076 N Bobwhite Dr, Warsaw. Driver 1 was stopped in traffic when Driver 2’s vehicle, traveling at …read more.

The following incidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday, May 29, officers responded to a welfare check request for Linda Herron of Pierceton. The door to her residence was found to be unlocked, and officers located her inside. She was deceased. Monday, May 28, at 11:23 p.m., Jennifer L. Miller of Cromwell …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Monday, May 28, 7:45 a.m., CR 100 E and Rain Treet Rd, Leesburg. Driver: Amy W. Sharp, 42, 221 W St Augustine Dr, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000. Saturday, May 26, 9:24 p.m., SR 25 N, Mentone. Driver: Kellie …read more.

Accidents The following accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Sunday, May 20 7:30 a.m. Backwater Road and CR 850 E Syracuse. Driver: James E. Cavender, 41, 83 EMS T7B LN, Syracuse. Driver struck a deer. Damages up to $2,500. Sunday, May 20 11:45 a.m. CR 1300 N. Driver: Matthew E. Miller, 17, …read more.

Bookings May 17, 2012  Christopher Todd Warren, 24, 54 EMS B38 Ln., Leesburg, arrested on a warrant. James William Willett, 25, 1835 Old Kokomo Rd., Marion, arrested for conversion.  Timothy Wayne Hackworth, 23, 1207 W. Main St., North Manchester, arrested for strong armed robbery. Bond: $5,000 Ernest Douglas Trent, 48, 7238 S. 400 W., Claypool, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and 911 Communications Center today announced it is now using Nixle to send important and timely public safety information to residents. Nixle Connect allows the department to communicate with the public via text/SMS, e-mail, and Internet posts at no cost. Nixle will be used as the primary resource for distributing …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, will be hosting a Law Enforcement in Action day on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to  2 p.m. at the courthouse, 100 W. Center St. The purpose of the program is to provide children and teens …read more.

K-C.O.D.E. has established the first Prescription Drop-Box in Kosciusko County for local citizens’ expired medications. Members of the Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education, also called K-C.O.D.E., were on hand at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to unveil the first Prescription Collection/Drop-Box in Kosciusko County for unused or expired medications. The U.S. Department of Justice Drug …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Jon Carlie Shepherd, 22, 1840 S. SR 25, Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor battery, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 Justin Wayne Edwards, 19, 714 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 Laydon Butler Umanos, 27, 626 Walter Way, Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Craig J. Fannin, 37, 704 S. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 Chans Michael Cochran, 19, 1908 Ironwood Dr., Warsaw, arrested for aggravated battery. Bond: $5,000 Jeremiah Adam Eckert, 31, 212 E. Church St., Pierceton, transferred back to Kosciusko County from another agency arrest. No bond Louis Jack …read more.

One person was killed late Thursday afternoon in a single vehicle crash on the northwest side of Lake Tippecanoe. According to the Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team, Charles Leon White, 85, of Syracuse died when his truck slammed head on into a tree. It happened in from of the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club at …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KCSD deputies impounded a vehicle driven by Drew Phares of Goshen after Phares was identified as the driver in a hit and run accident on SR 13, just south of CR 1000 North, Syracuse. Phares told police he fled due to having no insurance. A Milford man was reportedly riding a …read more.