Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, West CR 1350N, east of North CR 500W, Nappanee. Driver: Tyler A. Rasler, 21, Fox Crest Drive, Nappanee. According to police, Rasler was traveling eastbound on CR 1350N when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a guide wire, …read more.

MILFORD — Two people were transported after their vehicle struck a tree near 7664 N. 300 E., Milford, at approximately 6 a.m. today, March 24. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Leesburg Fire Department assisted on the scene. The driver and passenger in the vehicle were transported to a hospital in Fort Wayne. No further information …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 5800 block of South Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw. Police investigated a report of invasion of privacy at the residence of Michaela L. Harris. 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2400 block of North CR 200W, Warsaw. Police were called …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:29 a.m. Thursday, March 22, South Packerton Road, north of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Michelle D. Malott, 42, North Lagro Road, Marion. Malott told police she was driving northbound on Packerton Road when a deer struck her vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:14 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, South SR 13, south of East CR 600S, Warsaw. Driver: David L. Hyde, 51, West Winona Ave., Warsaw. Hyde told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. He told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 100 block of Warner Drive, Claypool. Police investigated a report of stalking and invasion of privacy at the residence of Nichole F. Hamilton. 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 100 block of West CR 250N, Warsaw. Police investigated a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:44 a.m. Monday, March 19, 3600 block of North CR 175E, Warsaw. Police conducted a welfare check. Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:42 a.m. Monday, March 19, 12800 block of North CR 60W, Milford. Police investigated a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:36 a.m. Monday, March 19, East CR 500N, and EMS T9 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Zaw Win, 55, East Fairfax Avenue, Fort Wayne. Win told police he was driving eastbound on CR 500N when a deer ran into the path of his vehicle. He …read more.

LEESBURG — Three people were injured and hospitalized early Monday evening, March 19 when the vehicle they were riding in severed a utility pole and ended up on its top. According to police, two men and a woman were traveling near Leesburg on CR 700N when the gray Ford Taurus entered the curve where CR …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert would like to make the public aware of two Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies who have recently been recognized by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for continued service in the field of drug recognition. Detective Sgt. Shane Bucher and Corporal Mike Fowler were honored with both equipment and service …read more.

MILFORD — Officers from the Milford Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and EMS and Fire units responded to a pair of minor injury accidents Saturday morning in Northern Kosciusko County. Icy road conditions are preliminarily being attributed to the accidents. At approximately 9:50 a.m., emergency services were called to the intersection of CR 900N …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:03 a.m. Thursday, March 15, North SR 25, north of West CR 250S. Driver: Shelly L. Krueger, 61, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Krueger told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on SR 25 and drove off the roadway on the right, causing …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 10100 block of North CR 400E, Syracuse. Police investigated a theft from a vehicle reported by Timothy Lemberg. Taken was one tow hitch, a vehicle registration, a flash light, a cell phone holder and pocket knife and jumper …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:46 a.m. Saturday, March 10, North Main Street and East Washington Street, North Webster. Drivers: Mark A. Brazis, 35, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, Adam M. Moore, 34, EMS D8 Lane, Syracuse. Both drivers were stopped at a red light facing south on North …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:22 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2500 block of East US 30, Warsaw. Police investigated the report of theft of fuel by Marathon. 11:35 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 3900 block of West SR 25, Mentone. Officers responded to a report from NIPSCO about a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:42 p.m. Friday, March 9, West CR 1250N, east of North CR 200W, Warsaw. Driver: Daniel J. Wilson, 27, North CR 500W, Milford. Wilson told police he was eastbound on CR 1250N when he witnessed a red or maroon pickup truck traveling northbound …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert would like to announce the newest deputy for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Lou Mediano has completed K9 training during the past month at Vohne Liche Kennels Training Facility. Deputy Mediano and Neville are now on patrol in Kosciusko County providing their services to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2000 block of West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Police investigated a report of criminal mischief at the residence of Angela Garris. Police reported unknown person poured gasoline inside the residence and threw a weight through a wall. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, North SR 15 north of West CR 1350N, Milford. Driver: April M. Bobeck, 28, North Old Road 15, Milford. Bobeck told police she was driving northbound on SR 15 when, crossing over a bridge, she lost control of …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of this Ford Mustang signed off any medical treatment following an accident around 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 7. The accident was just north of CR 1350N on SR 15 on the overpass. This was one of numerous accidents in the Milford area. Numerous slide offs and collisions are being reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:21a.m. Tuesday, March 6, SR 15 and West CR 400S, Warsaw. Drivers: Robin J. Harmon, Robin Drive, Warsaw, Melissa S. Johnson, West CR 550S, Claypool. Harmon told police she was turning east onto CR 400S from SR 15 and did not see the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Last week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department visited the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department Jail Chemical Addictions Program in Lawrenceburg. Sheriff Rocky Goshert, accompanied by multiple individuals from law enforcement and the mental health profession, toured the facility holding the JCAP in Dearborn County. Local professionals are gathering more input on the implementation of a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:02 a.m. Friday, March 2, 100 block of EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Police responded to a report of battery. 11:32 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 100 block of EM C27 Lane, Warsaw. Police investigated a report of fraud at the residence of John B. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:32 a.m. Friday, March 2, West Old Road 30, west of North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Terry S. Engstrand, 39, East CR 500N, Rochester. Engstrand told police he was driving eastbound on West Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Engstrand …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3400 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Police investigated a report of possible cruelty to animals. 8:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Police investigate a report of criminal mischief to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:54 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, South SR 13, north of South CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Steven M. Aspinwall, West Fourth Street, North Manchester. Aspinwall told police he was driving northbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. The driver said he …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:43 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 7600 block of West SR 14, Akron. Officers investigated a report of a vehicle leaving the roadway and striking landscaping at the residence of Betty McCloughan. North Webster Officers from the North Webster Police Department investigated the following …read more.

    KOSCIUSKO — Due to the rising popularity of fentanyl, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is taking preventative measures to keep its officers safe. Local jails, including Allen County, have recently had fentanyl exposures causing the hospitalization of employees. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is educating their officers and changing the way drugs are …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 8400 block of West CR 900S, Akron. Police responded to a report of neighboring livestock loose. 10:52 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 200 block EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of a storage shed being broken …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:38 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, North SR13, south of East CR 500N. Drivers: Cody A. Mobley, 23, Putnam Street, Fort Wayne, and Joseph D. Householder, 24, Donnely Road, Jackson, Mich. Both Mobley and Householder were driving north on SR13. Householder came to a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Law enforcement officers from throughout Kosciusko County recently underwent realistic firearms training hosted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff William Rocky Goshert. According to a press release issued by Goshert, members of the sheriff’s department as well as officers from other surrounding agencies participate in the training, which featured interactive …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Warsaw Street Superintendent Jeff Beeler said approximately 4,000 sand bags had been filled by mid-day Thursday, Feb. 22, in efforts to stave off rising water in key lake areas around Warsaw. “It’s not done,” said Beeler of the rising water around Pike, Center and Winona Lakes. Crews of volunteers from all city and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:18 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8000 block of East CR 400 N., Leesburg. Police observed a female jump from a moving vehicle and arrested the driver for operating while intoxicated. 9:51 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 8000 block of East CR 400N, Leesburg. Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4000 block South CR 1200W, Mentone. Police responded to a call of a child being harassed on the website Letgo. 1:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 1300 block West Beech Street, Warsaw. Police responded to a call about fraud …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, West CR 1350N and North CR 750W, Nappanee. Driver: Amos R. Caudill, Donna Street, Leesburg. Caudill told police that he did not see a patch of standing water due to darkness. Caudill’s vehicle slid off the road and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Sheriff Rocky Goshert submitted the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department 2017 year end statistics report, at the Feb. 20 Kosciusko County commissioners meeting. The year end statistics report contains information regarding department activity, such as calls for service, crash reports, warrants, citations and jail bookings. Some of the 2017 activity provided includes: Crash Reports: 1,613, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1100 block of East CR 225S, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of a runaway juvenile. 6:28 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 10200 block of South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Officers responded to a report of attempted fraud at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident. 4:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Michael C. Damron, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Damron told police he was driving southbound on CR 500W near the intersection of CR 300N when a deer entered the roadway. Damron said he …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents: 5:31 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 200 block of West Main Street, Warsaw. Police responded to a report of vehicular damage due to a hit and run. No damage estimate was given. 3:38 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6900 block of CR 1350N, Nappanee. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following incidents: 8:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 200 Block of North Main Street, Milford. Police responded to a report of fence damage due to a vehicle at the residence of Timothy L. Graber. Midnight Friday, Feb. 9, 4400 block of North SR 13, Leesburg. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert welcomed Justin Smith back to work with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department this week. Justin Smith completed his training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy which every deputy attends during their first year of employment. According to Goshert, Smith represented the department well and completed his training at a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, North CR 300E, south of East CR 900N, Leesburg. Driver: Roger Miller, West Emeline Street, Milford. Police reported Miller was traveling north of CR 300E when a deer ran into the roadway. Police said the deer struck the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert and members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recognized K-9 Rex for 10 years of service Monday, Feb. 5. Rex was officially retired from duty during a ceremony with his handler, Sgt. Travis Shively. Shively will continue to care for Rex into his retirement after approximately 1200 deployments for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:28 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, North CR 300 E., south of East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Driver: Zella K. Hatfield, Dogwood Street, Warsaw. Police reported Hatfield was traveling northbound on CR 300E when she told police she lost control of her vehicle, causing it …read more.

WARSAW — With gunfire ringing out in U.S. churches and making national headlines, local parishioners say they are not going to be caught sitting in their pews unprepared. Recently, officials from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department provided training to church members from throughout the county and a local firearms expert said a coalition of prepared …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert and members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department participated in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Reality Store on Friday, Feb. 2. Many professions from the community assembled at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School to complete a reality exercise to prepare students for real life.  The Sheriff’s Department was grateful to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, US 30, east of East Old Road US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Alexander M. Matushek, Brafferton Parkway, Fort Wayne; Joshua R. Clements, Winters Road, Roanoke. Matushek told police he was following Clements’ vehicle westbound on US 30. He said …read more.

SYRACUSE — The 9th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup supper appears to have been a success Friday night, Jan. 26. Alexis Mast, event organizer and club president-elect, reported she needed to print out more ballots at 6:40 p.m.  Five more tables had to be set up as well. Mast said in the past the event usually …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department began testing body cams Jan. 5. But have you ever wondered just how a law enforcement agency “tests” new equipment to determine what to purchase? Capt. Chris McKeand said there are a host of factors. Currently deputies are testing body cam systems from Axon and Digital Ally. Both companies …read more.

This weekend the Warsaw Police Department, the Winona Lake Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in an event to help bring a little extra joy to this holiday season. They hope for many positive encounters with their neighbors and are grateful for the ability to give back to individuals in …read more.

MILFORD — A two-vehicle collision at SR 15 and CR 900N, south of Milford, injured Mark A. Stollar, 32, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Stollar suffered a dislocated left elbow. The accident occurred at approximately 9:18 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. William E. Hough, 55, East CR 500S, Warsaw, was stopped at the intersection of CR 900N …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Starting Saturday, Dec. 2, InkFreeNews will add a new column to the public records page. The column will continue each Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon, with InkFreeNews posting Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted. Each post will show 12 different people wanted on warrants. This information is being obtained on a weekly basis from …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Koscuisko County Sheriff’s deputies, Syracuse Police Department and Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and a Warsaw Police Officer responded to a personal-injury accident at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Franz W. Brower, 32, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, driving a Toyota Prius, failed to yield …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Chris Rager, a lifelong Kosciusko County resident and member of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, is the fourth person to announce his candidacy for the sheriff’s race in the May primary. “Win or lose, I’m going to make whomever wins, earn it. I want them to make sure they want to have …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has had a SWAT team in operation since 1997. At that time, the team was formed and began with extensive training provided by special forces trainers from the military. Kosciusko County SWAT was originally established under former Kosciusko County Sheriff Alan Rovenstine. Initially, it was developed as an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A motion for a change of venue in a lawsuit has been denied. The motion was filed by counsel for Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, in his suit against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corporation and specified employees of those agencies. Kosciusko Count Circuit Court Judge Michael …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The appointment of a special judge and a motion for a change of venue have been filed in the case of Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corporation and specified employees of those agencies. Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates noted a …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The wrong words typed on a court order has caused Clifford Clevenger’s suit against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corp., as well as specified employees of those three entities, to be dismissed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, South Bend, and refiled locally, …read more.

Prior to the Monday, Sept. 11, Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting, the department presented four first-aid kits to representatives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department lake patrol. “We have taught CPR classes for them,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott, who presided during the presentation, “and we will continue to work with them.” The patrol monitors …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 10:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Main and Syracuse streets on the north edge of Milford.

NORTH WEBSTER — According to first responders at the scene, the fire was reportedly started by someone using a propane torch inside the motorhome as they were conducting maintenance. The vehicle, an older model Holiday Rambler motorhome, appeared to be a total loss.

WARSAW — A former officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has filed a complaint with the Kosciusko County Merit Board over his pension. In June 2014, while on duty, former Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer John Ayres suffered from an injury that resulted in damage and immobility to his right wrist. The injury left …read more.

By First Sergeant Chad D. Hill, Communications Division/Public Information Office KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating the occurrences of a white van approaching residences in a suspicious manner. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded to Leesburg on Friday, June 30, in regards to a suspicious activity incident. Officers were told of a white van, …read more.

MILFORD — One person has reportedly died in a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, near CR 900N, south of Milford. The accident, which occurred around 2 p.m., involved a dump truck and an SUV. According to information at the scene the dump truck was northbound when the SUV crossed the center line. Lutheran EMS, Milford …read more.

By Sgt. Chad D. Hill Public Information Officer KOSCIUSKO — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from last year. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens that have been contacted by individuals via telephone that are portraying themselves …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Acting Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert today, Monday, June 5, announced his intention to be a candidate at the June 21 caucus to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine. Goshert, a former two-term Kosciusko County Sheriff, stated he made the decision to run after recognizing a need …read more.

AKRON — A personal experience, as a young child, became a beneficial memory for Madison O’Connell, Mentone. She shared that memory with Jacob McDonald, Silver Lake, and Camden Tucker, Claypool, fellow Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy members and junior classmates from Tippecanoe Valley High School. A project was born to complete the KYLA requirement. But it …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Effective immediately, Kosciusko County Chief Deputy, William “Rocky” Goshert, has assumed all duties as the Sheriff of Kosciusko County. Goshert, a 20-year-retired Trooper with the Indiana State Police, and previously elected two-term Sheriff of Kosciusko County, has over 37 years of law enforcement experience.  Goshert has assured that professional public service will …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — One driver was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at approximately 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 14. The accident occurred on CR 450N near EMS B38 Lane. An Oldsmobile Alero and Ford Escape collided nearly head-on. The driver of the Oldsmobile and a young passenger were checked at the …read more.

By First Sergeant Chad D. Hill, Communications Division/Public Information Office KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 3 through March 26, officers across the state will …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department GOSHEN — Earlier this morning at approximately 10:30am, the Public Safety Communications Center experienced technical difficulties, causing 911 calls to police and fire departments within Elkhart County to be diverted to the County’s 911 backup center. During the switch to the backup center, phone calls from the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shawn Arnold, 24, Wawaka, was apprehended at approximately 12:53 p.m. in the attic of the home of Layton Pergrem, 12783 CR 52, Syracuse. He will be incarcerated at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility on charges of burglary, resisting law enforcement and possession of stolen property. He is also being held on a Noble …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Six individuals have been arrested in association with various thefts reported near Milford. The thefts occurred in October. Those arrested are: Mitchell Andrew Reynolds, 26, Syracuse, charged with felony theft and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Alisha Rae Hoover, 28, Warsaw, charged with felony theft and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Nathan Robert Yeager, …read more.

By First Sergeant Chad D. Hill, Communications Division/Public Information Office KOSCIUSKO — Many of the Kosciusko County Sheriff Deputies returned to work today minus the weight of “November beards”. Several of the 45 participating Kosciusko County Sheriff Deputies returned to the Justice Building last night to end their month-long “No Shave November” event.  Sheriff’s deputies, confinement …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran-EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg. No one was transported from the scene. All parties involved reportedly signed off according to officials at the scene. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 900N, east of CR 100E. The accident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Two to three people, including a child, may have been injured. It was undetermined initially if any one would be transported to the hospital. Deputies …read more.

By SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer WARSAW — Things might become slightly “hairy” at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department in the coming month. In an attempt to help a local organization, several members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in a “No Shave November” …read more.

WARSAW — Testimony Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart for the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, focused around investigators in the case and the search for evidence. The cross examination by attorneys for the defendants questioned Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton on why some of …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers arrest six individuals overnight, stemming from a fraud investigation. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives were contacted yesterday by Lake City Bank officials of a potential fraudulent use of stolen checks from The Vineyard Church, Syracuse.  Detectives made contact with church officials and determined through the course of the investigation, that video …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department made a $500 donation to a local organization that makes quilts for the mothers of officers killed in the line of duty. A Quilt for Mother’s Tears was established by Sheri Bradway after her son, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Rod Bradway, was killed in the line of duty. To help …read more.

MILFORD — Ryan T. Marshall, 20, Donna Street, Leesburg, appeared to have minor injuries if any following a one-vehicle accident on CR 900N at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. The accident report indicates a possible eye injury. Marshall, who could not exit his vehicle due to the damage to the driver and passenger doors, was …read more.

MILFORD — A male driver was able to crawl out of his overturned vehicle on his own, following a one-vehicle accident at approximately 7:25 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 30. The vehicle struck an REMC pole, breaking it off and rolling numerous times coming to rest on its top.

SYRACUSE — No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident on SR 13, near Grandview Drive, Syracuse, at approximately 3:15 p.m. According to information at the scene the driver of a KIA Rio struck the back of a Chevrolet S10 truck. The truck came to rest in the yard at the property of Kenneth Butt. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was a long and tedious endeavor, but no one was injured and no evacuations took place in an anhydrous ammonia leak this morning at Home City Ice, 7056 N. SR 13, North Webster.

LEESBURG — At approximately 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, Lutheran EMS, the Leesburg Fire Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a one-vehicle rollover accident on 2176 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg. It was reported one person was being transported by EMS.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine advised today that he has information related to the current status of Deputy Sheriff Don McCune, who has been previously placed on administrative leave since the shooting incident on July 27, in the town of North Webster. “I have received a letter from Kosciusko County Prosecuting …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Fire Department, with a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and tanker assist from Pierceton Fire Department, are responding to a house fire at 3795 N. Barbee Road. The call was received at approximately 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. The initial report was the fire was in the …read more.

MILFORD — One individual has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 300E and Bowser Road. The accident occurred around 8:05 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 4.

[weaver_youtube qc6aUhjoT18 rel=0] (Video and photos by Deb Patterson) LEESBURG — An Illinois man and a Cromwell teen are in critical condition following a two-vehicle accident at CR 700N and CR 200E. The accident occurred around 2:56 p.m. Emergency personnel arrived and extracted five individuals from two separate vehicles. Benito Lozano, 34, Auroa, Ill., was …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Indiana conservation officers have called off the search for a possible drowning victim in Webster lake. With a lack of evidence and only one unsure witness, it is unclear if anyone was ever in distress. Conservation officer divers, with help from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, searched the bottom of Lake Webster and found …read more.

WARSAW —  A Nappanee resident was arrested earlier this month after a string of burglaries in rural Kosciusko County. According to an affidavit of probable cause, a homeowner told police she saw a teal or green-colored pickup truck pull into her driveway Monday evening, July 11. The driver left the truck, went into her barn and …read more.

By CRAIG ALLEBACH Coordinator, Town of Winona Lake KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — 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” …read more.

WARSAW — Cassi Marie Bause, 28, 647 Stag Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with a level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine and a class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on July 18, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received an anonymous tip that Bause had drug …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to a rollover accident at CR 100N and CR 300E, Warsaw, involving a delivery truck carrying ice. There were no injuries reported in the one-vehicle crash, which happened Friday evening, July 22. Heat indexes were predicted to reach near 100 degrees, Fahrenheit, causing the ice to begin melting quickly.

MILFORD — A two-vehicle accident at CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and CR 300E, at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, was a little wet for one of the drivers. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, William G. Easley, 55, W. CR 900N, Huntington, was northbound in a 2007 Chevrolet Cobolt on CR 300E. He stopped …read more.

SYRACUSE — A two-vehicle accident at CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road) and CR 300E, around 10:30 a.m. today, Tuesday, July 19, was a little wet for one of the drivers. According to police, the driver of a blue Chevrolet stopped on CR 300E and failed to see a white Jeep traveling on CR 1300N. The unidentified …read more.

WARSAW — A Kentucky resident’s attempt to defraud a Warsaw bank has landed him in jail. Jay D. Castleberry, 46, 124 Alamo Drive, Georgetown, Ky., was arrested Monday, July 18, for fraud on a financial institution. A court affidavit list his address as 1623 NC Highway 87N, Sanford, N.C. According to an affidavit of probable …read more.

LEESBURG — The search is still on for a person believed to have drowned in Tippecanoe Lake. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and Indiana Search and Response team responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 8. The search was called off after dark but resumed the next …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash that occurred Friday evening near Atwood, Indiana, leaving a Huntington woman in critical condition. At approximately 8:55 p.m. last night, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded to a …read more.

WARSAW — Logan Scott House, 21, 1570 E. CR 300N, Warsaw, has been arrested on one count of residential entry, a level 6 felony, and one count of criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. An affidavit of probable cause states that Wednesday, June 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a complaint …read more.