WARSAW — A November burglary has led to the arrest of Michael Lee Eppenbaugh, 34, 5974 E. McKenna Road, Warsaw. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded Nov. 2, 2015, to reports of a burglary at an undisclosed address. They arrived and spoke with the homeowners, Donald Johnston and his wife, Patricia, had arrived …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — Two men were seriously injured Monday afternoon after their vehicle struck a house. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of CR 150W after a 911 report of a vehicle that had …read more.

MILFORD — Dean E. Baker, 71, East CR 1250N, Milford, was not injured after his 2006 Chevrolet mini van was broadsided, then headed toward a pond and flipped on its side at the pond’s edge. The accident occurred at 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Justin S. …read more.

NAPPANEE — A Nappanee woman was taken to Bremen Hospital following a rear-end accident on SR 19, north of West CR 1050N. The accident was at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Donna L. Hunsberger, 47, Meadows, Nappanee, complained of pain to the neck. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer Rick Shepherd reported Jeffery T. Short, 39, North …read more.

MILFORD — No one was injured when a Chevrolet minivan and a Cadillac CTS4 collided at CR 300E and CR 1300N. The accident occurred at approximately 12:23 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14. Following the collision the mini van rolled and was partially hanging over a private pond. Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Two juveniles missing on the Tippecanoe River Saturday, June 11, were found safe and reunited with parents, according to a release by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The use of unmanned aerial vehicle systems assisted in locating the missing juveniles.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detectives recently arrested a Warsaw man for allegedly burglarizing the Etna Green Mini Mart, located at 3605 North SR 19. Daricus Da-Jon Leigh Phillips, 20, Warsaw, has been preliminarily charged with felony burglary-forcible entry, along with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:49 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 3500 block of West CR 100S, Warsaw. Karen M. Scott reported a battery. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 300 block of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Officers responded …read more.

By CRAIG J. ALLEBACH Coordinator, Kosicusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana 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 June. The next scheduled roving patrols and sobriety checkpoint will be from 10 p.m. Friday, June 10 to 2 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, North CR 175E, south of EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Patrick A Burchett, 24, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Burchett swerved to avoid another car, ran off the road and struck some brush and small trees. Damage up to $1,000. …read more.

By CHAD HILL Communications Division, Public Information Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department MENTONE — The Allen County Coroner’s Office has released information that the bicyclist from the Sunday evening crash in Kosciusko County has died. Allen County officials stated that Dung Nguyen, 45, Astoria, N.Y., died Monday, June 6, of injuries that he sustained after …read more.

By 1ST. SGT. CHAD HILL Communications Division/Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department MENTONE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and emergency personnel responded Sunday night at 10:03 p.m. to the area of SR 19 and CR 600S after a 911 report of a bicyclist being struck. Officers and first responders located a male subject, …read more.

MILFORD — Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 4:17 p.m. Monday, May 30. The accident occurred at West CR 1350N and North CR 400W, west of Milford. Brandon J. Smith, 23, Cottage Court, Elkhart; Jenni Sigerich, 25, Cottage Court, Elkhart; Robert D. Hall, 62, Currant Road, Granger; and Robin Hall, 58, Currant …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department LEESBURG — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a fiery single-vehicle traffic fatality that occurred early this morning east of Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 4:09 a.m. to the area of Armstrong Road, east of CR 200E, …read more.

WARSAW — Ryan J. Prater, 28, 533 E. Market St., Warsaw, has been arrested on a stalking charge, following a Jan. 31, incident. The charge is a level 5 felony.

MILFORD — Jolene H Watson, 42, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, was flown to South Bend Memorial for unspecified injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 4:01 p.m. Monday, May 23. The accident was at West CR 1000N and North CR 425E, Milford. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Shawn Castillo reports Catherine A. Powell, 18, West CR 450N, Cromwell, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:  

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Austin Gambler, 18, shown with addresses of 1500 Mill Road, Fort Wayne, and 179 Hickary Place, Buckhead, Ga., has been charged with escape, a level 5 felony. He was booked in the county jail at 11:43 a.m. Friday, May 20.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Two men have been arrested by Kosciusko County officers after their alleged involvement in at least 34 burglaries and thefts. Kurtis Michael Gunkel, 41, Warsaw, and Eric Warren Swick, 35, Macy, were both arrested and charged with felony burglary and …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Officials, including Kosciusko County Commissioners, council members, administrators and sheriff’s department officers, were present yesterday, May 17, at the Kosciusko County Highway Department as they toured the newest county building. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was able to show local …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine stated today, Wednesday, May 18, he has laterally moved Deputy Sheriff Shane Bucher to the detective division. Bucher was originally hired and assigned to the road division of the sheriff’s department in 2005. He began his law enforcement career as an officer with the Milford Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:40 a.m. Friday, May 13, South SR 15, north of West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Driver: Joshua K. Ward, 22, Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Hit deer. Damage up to 5,000. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — After the recent increase state-wide and local personal protection permit applications, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has received numerous requests for firearm training from citizens. In response, the KCSD Firearms Division will be implementing a new “home and personal defense” firearms class. Lt. Don Wiesehan stated this initial class will consist of …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 8:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of SR 13 and US 30, Pierceton. Officers arrived and found two people were injured. The first driver, Shawna M. Davenport, 46, Pheasant Ridge Drive, Warsaw, had been driving her black 2015 …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team WARSAW — Two Individuals are in Critical Condition Following an Motorcycle Crash in Kosciusko County Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at 6:55 p.m. last evening, Wednesday, May 11, to the area of 4305 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, after receiving …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Marshall The following individuals were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:49 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 5000 block of North CR 475E, Leesburg. Gary Cagle reported a burglary. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:13 Sunday, May 1, 200 block of South East Street, North Webster. Teresa …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:18 p.m. Thursday, May 5, South SR 13, north of South CR 525E, Pierceton. Driver: Kristin M. Shull, 33, North Canary Lane, North Manchester. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 8:29 a.m. Thursday, May 5, East Armstrong Road, east of EMS T27 Lane, …read more.

WARSAW — A Chapman Lake man and a Macy man were arrested on charges of removing items from a shed at a cottage. Kurtis Michael Gunkel, 41, 55 EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw, was arrested early Monday morning and has been initially charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Eric Warren Swick, 35, 13663 N. Macy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Saturday, April 16, at the monthly board meeting, the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners unanimously voted in favor of supporting the Kosciusko County Sherriff Dive Team. The supporting LTPO donation will be used to purchase a much-needed Hummingbird 360-degree imaging system. Speaking for the dive team, Corporal Brandon Hepler said that the Hummingbird …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:53 a.m. Friday, April 22, North CR 200E, south of 900 N., Milford. Driver: Daniel H. Duenas, 2326 Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Duenas told police that he was south bound on 200 E. when he attempted to pass another vehicle. As he did …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from just this February. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens that have been contacted by …read more.

PIERCETON —One person has been taken to the hospital following a rollover accident on SR 13 near Shoop Road, north of Pierceton.

WARSAW — A driver who complained of pain following a two-vehicle accident Wednesday, March 30, was checked by paramedics but refused medical treatment. The accident occurred at 11:18 a.m. at Detroit Street, and West CR 250N, in front of a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officer. John Stamper, 34, Rochester, was eastbound on CR 250N in a …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A domestic dispute resulted in battery charges after a Silver Lake resident allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s leg in a door repeatedly. Following the incident, Joseph W. Williamson, 33, 8954 S. CR 425W, Silver Lake, was arrested and charged with battery, domestic battery and domestic battery with a child under age 16 present. Saturday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The driver and passenger in a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer escaped with minor injuries after the vehicle they occupied rolled and then caught fire Sunday evening. The accident was at 9:39 p.m. Sunday, April 2, on South CR 450W, north of West CR 525S, Claypool. Kyle W. Hamman, 17, West CR 525S, Claypool, and …read more.

WARSAW — A Mentone resident is in jail after allegedly pouring a pot of hot stew down his wife’s back during an argument. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call Wednesday, March 30, from Kosciusko Community Hospital about a domestic battery victim. The victim had initially told nurses a pot of boiling stew had fallen …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Government officials honored two men today for their potentially “lifesaving” actions this month at a fiery four-vehicle crash. Tyler Rothhaar and Chriss Willavize were honored this morning at the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting for their quick response on March 11, after witnessing a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of …read more.

UPDATE: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 20, North SR 14, Akron, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following an accident at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The accident was at SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Hopkins complained of pain to the hip and upper leg. He was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse resident has been arrested for possession of marijuana after police searched a home where he had been living. Zachary Zuniga, 21, 106 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, was booked Wednesday, March 16, for dealing marijuana and possession of marijuana. A Dec. 30, 2015, investigation led Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers to a …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:   March 8 Kody William Michaelson, 22, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, booked for obtaining a legend drug. Bond: $2,250 surety and cash. March 7 Cody William Obacz, 22, 310 E. Madison St., North Webster, booked for failure to appear, body attachment …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man has been arrested after attempting to hide drugs and paraphernalia from police. Trevis Aaron Smith, 25, 6697 S. CR 700W, Claypool, was booked Wednesday, March 3, in the Kosciusko County Jail on preliminary charges of possession of a narcotic, possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. Court documents state on …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, 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 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — A Warsaw man is in jail today after leading police on an early morning pursuit that resulted in his vehicle being driven into Center Lake. Early this morning, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy had observed a …read more.

BURKET — No one was injured in a head-on collision Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, but one of the drivers was cited. The accident occurred at 8:44 a.m. on West CR 700S, west of South CR 500W, Burket. Jose J. Castillo, 44, North CR 175E, Warsaw, was cited for driving while suspended following the accident. Kosciusko …read more.

BURKET —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at CR 200S and CR 400W this afternoon. Initial reports are the driver of a red Ford Focus failed to see a white Oldsmobile, causing the vehicles to collide in the intersection. The Oldsmobile went off the southwest side of the roadway …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and officers Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle vs. a tree in the area of 5082 E. Old Road 30. The initial call reported it was unknown if there were any injuries.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 400 block of North Tk Way, North Webster. Trent D. Nabinger reported unauthorized use of his debit card. 10:26 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 100 block of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg. Ted Titus reported a burglary with baseball cards, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Young driver Deanna Meade, 16, Syracuse, walked away with minor injuries this afternoon after rolling her vehicle near the intersection of Syracuse-Webster Road and CR 700 East. The accident occurred around 3:20 p.m. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer Rick Shepherd, Meade left the roadway while traveling east and overcorrected, causing her …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 11500 block of North Crowdale Drive, Syracuse. Raymond C. Butler reported the burglary involving a service door kicked in in his garage. 11:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 6600 block of East CR 650N, North Webster. Danny Conkling reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, North CR 150W, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Loren D. Dalrymple, 42, South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:31 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, East CR 1150N and East Camp Mack …read more.

Article by First Sgt. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers arrested a Warsaw woman Monday, Jan. 25, on drug charges that stemmed from a medical 911 call. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with North Webster/Tippecanoe Township EMS, responded at 9:58 a.m. yesterday, to the location of 5019 …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County FACT Team MILFORD — The Kosciusko County FACT Team is currently investigating a traffic fatality that claimed the life of a Syracuse man in northern Kosciusko County last night. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call at 9:05 p.m. Monday of a single-vehicle crash located near …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team MENTONE — A Warsaw man is in serious condition after being ejected from his vehicle yesterday afternoon, Monday, Jan. 25, in southern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded to a 911 call at 12:17 p.m. in regards to a single vehicle that …read more.

By KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department WARSAW — Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County FACT team are investigating a fatal crash involving a police car and a pedestrian. At approximately 5:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, emergency units responded to Husky Trail north of Harrison School after a fully marked Winona Lake police car struck …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 20, on two charges of battery. Kailey M. Schue, 23, 1692 E. CR 200N, Warsaw, was arrested for a count I domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor and a count II domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony. According to an …read more.

(Photos by Deb Patterson) WARSAW — A driver who fled the scene of a personal injury accident was apprehended a short time later Tuesday, Jan. 12. The accident occurred at 6:31 p.m. on North Detroit Street, north of Lyon Street. Stephanie L. Norman, 20, East Center Street, Warsaw, was checked by paramedics after complaining of …read more.

WARSAW — A 28-year-old man has been arrested after a November incident at a Wilby’s Gas Station in Kosciusko County, where he fired a handgun, threatening another individual. Jerry Michael Neata, 28, 3000 S. Andrews Road, Muncie, was arrested at a Sidney location early this morning, Jan. 15. He is charged with intimidation with a …read more.

WARSAW — Bruce E. Yeazel, 27, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a one-vehicle accident on West CR 400N, west of North CR 150W, Warsaw, at 1:01 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. Yeazel complained of pain to the face. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies report Yeazel was eastbound in a 2001 …read more.

WARSAW — At 9:24 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident located on West CR 100 South, west of South SR 25, Warsaw. Upon arrival police located a blue and white 1979 Chevrolet pick up truck in the roadway. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Dylan K. …read more.

UPDATE: Michael Smith, 25, Rochester, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after complaining of leg pain following a one-vehicle accident at 7:30 a.m. today, Jan. 13. The accident was near 7666 N. SR 15, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Master Deputy Sheriff Shane Bucher determined Smith was northbound on SR 15 and for an unknown reason, his …read more.

WARSAW — Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to the scene of a one-vehicle accident. The accident is reported to be at 1825 W. 400N, between North CR 150W and North CR 200W. At least one person has been transported to the hospital.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 9 Adrias Jamison Bornes, 22, 2520 E. 11th St., Indianapolis, arrested for possession of cocaine. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Fermin Ayala Jr., 21, 1821 Sue Ave., Warsaw, arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. Erika Gladiana Ayala, 23, 1821 Sue Ave., …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:19 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 600E, Warsaw. Drivers: Ciera N. England, 21, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, and Alan R. Blitz, 51, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Blitz began to slow for a deer in the roadway …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:01 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1200 block of Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Ashley Nicole Harty reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 600 block of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Nicole …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man may be facing multiple felony charges after officers connected him to methamphetamine use while serving a warrant to his girlfriend in November 2015. Hugh Arnell Yoder, 50, 13276 N. CR 150E, Milford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 7, for two level 6 felony charges: possession of methamphetamine; and maintaining a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael James Kausal, 51, 27 EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, is no stranger to the Kosciusko County Jail. Most recently, Kausal was booked into the jail on a charge of home improvement fraud. Kausal was taken to jail and booked in Wednesday, Dec. 30, with a $600 bond.According to a probable cause affidavit completed by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 300E, north of the intersection with CR 1300N this evening around 4:50 p.m.

PIERCETON — Three people were transported, one of whom was arrested Saturday, Dec. 26, following a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of US 30 and SR 13, Pierceton. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated. Driver Angela M. Carr, 38, Nickolas Drive, Lebanon, Tenn., was driving a blue 2006 Toyota and was stopped at …read more.

LEESBURG — The passenger car was traveling north on SR 15 when the driver began to go off the road on the right. The driver overcorrected, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers, striking a semi traveling south on SR 15.

By CHAD D. HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department DAVENPORT, IOWA — An intense effort by detectives from Davenport, Iowa, and Kosciusko County has culminated with the apprehension of a locally wanted subject. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives were advised on Monday afternoon that Dustin Edward Owens, Silver Lake, had been taken into custody …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was not injured when his PT Cruiser ended up hitting a large tree stump. But a passenger in his vehicle, Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was transported to IU Health Goshen Hospital for possible abdominal/pelvic injuries. The two …read more.

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Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents:

By CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department AKRON — Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred last night in southwestern Kosciusko County that has left one individual critical. At approximately 6:49 p.m. Wednesday evening, officers were notified of male subject that had been potentially shot by a female …read more.

SYRACUSE  — A two-car accident at CR 1300N and Warner Road in Syracuse resulted in no injuries. The accident occurred at around 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The accident was caused by a failure to yield. A van, driven by Everett Beckham, 85, Cromwell, was heading southbound on Warner Road, and turned onto CR 1300N …read more.

Workers inspect the car after the driver has been removed. PIERCETON — The condition of Audrey E. Montague, 48, West Elm Street, Pierceton, remains unknown after she was flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Saturday morning. Montague was involved in a one-vehicle accident at 8:04 a.m. on East Pierceton Road, west …read more.

SYRACUSE — Christopher Longenbaugh and his brother, Curtis Logenbaugh, both 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, were flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, with minor bleeding to the head, following a one-vehicle accident on North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. The accident occurred around 9:58 p.m. Police report Christopher …read more.

LEESBURG — Joshua A. Brown, 31, South Henry Street, Milford, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 9. Brown complained of pain to the head. The accident occurred at 1:42 p.m. on CR 550N, between CR 100E and CR 75E. Brown told police he was northbound on CR 100E, …read more.

SYRACUSE — A late afternoon stabbing incident Tuesday, Dec. 8, quickly turned to a hunt for one man after he fled the scene, still armed and on the loose.

NORTH WEBSTER — A 27-year-old North Webster man was extricated from his vehicle after a one-vehicle accident this morning on SR 13, at CR 850N, north of North Webster. The accident was at 8:31 a.m.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash south of Warsaw that has claimed the life of a North Manchester last night, Saturday, Nov. 28.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is accepting applications for the position of reserve deputy. This is a non-paid position and requires a time and equipment purchase commitment. Completed applications can be dropped off at the sheriff’s department. Questions can be addressed by calling Steve at (574) 849-6858.

MILFORD — Fire and EMS crews located the driver, identified as Amanda Goss, 37, Mentone, who was complaining of neck pain. Also removed from the vehicle was a front seat passenger, identified as Barry White, 39, Kentucky. White also complained of neck pain, and both individuals were subsequently transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, in stable/fair condition.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officers arrested two individuals yesterday in Pierceton on various drug charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, Pierceton Police and Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested Brad Lee Niles, Jr., 28, Syracuse, yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., and preliminarily charged him with …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, KOSCUISKO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today it will increase patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period – running Nov. 13 through Dec. 6, 2015. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, to conduct …read more.

LEESBURG — Barry E. Long, 59, Leesburg, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 6:57 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at SR 15 and Prairie Street, Leesburg. Long complained of pain to the chest. Long was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Robert F. Newman, 50, Cromwell.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 8500 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Crag S. Coffin reported a fraud. 2:46 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 6500 block North CR 650W, Etna Green. Deatsmans Farms reported a theft of copper wire from irrigation systems. 9:51 p.m. …read more.

Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents:

PIERCETON — Calvin J. Beard, 19, Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, was released from Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, following a vehicle/pedestrian accident earlier that morning. He suffered a concussion and a bruised lung according to the police report.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County 911 Center and Sheriff’s Department have received numerous calls from residents reporting phone calls from aggressive scammers, posing as representatives from the IRS.

By CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — With the approach of Halloween, Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine wishes to remind citizens about some of the safety concerns that parents should be aware of. Below are listed some precautions parents can take: Younger children should always go trick-or-treating with an adult. Discard all …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Department investigated the following accident: 11:44 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Leesburg. Drivers: Jacquelynn J. Smith, 69, Oldfield Drive, Leesburg, and Connor H. Palmer, 20, West CR 200N, Columbia City. Smith failed to hit a gas pedal and struck  into …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:19 Tuesday, Oct. 20, Gwendolyn C. Huffman contacted police in reference to a lost prescription in the 9400 block of Claypool. The medication was later located. 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Carolyn E. Taylor reported criminal mischief, a probation violation and tobacco law …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Oct. 20 Levi Jackson Yeager, 27, 301 Pennsylvania Ave., Plymouth, booked for failure to appear. No bond. Cassie Jo Goble, 32, 6546 W. Grimme Lane, Claypool, booked for dealign meth within 1,000 feet of a school, driving while suspended and maintaining a common nuisance. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Oct. 16 Ashley Marie Martin, 32, 2829 E. CR 450N, Warsaw. Booked for failure to pay and failure to appear. Bond: $318.50 and $168.50 cash. Dustan Ray Gesaman, 42, 56 EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg. Booked for battery. Bond: $1,000 cash.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An early morning police chase today Thursday, Oct. 15, involved the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Bourbon Police, Bremen Police, and K9’s with Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments. The result was a female being taken to the hospital and then arrested.

WARSAW — A learning curve is usually the norm with new state traffic laws. Not everyone is immediately aware of the laws and what their specifics are.

NORTH WEBSTER — Wawasee Community Schools, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and North Webster Police have continued to follow the story of Deklan Hawthorne, a 6-year-old boy whose father reported his son was assaulted on an unsupervised school bus.

WARSAW — The theft of a cart of groceries has left a Warsaw man facing possible felony theft charges. Joshua B. Hawthorne, 35, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, is facing a $5,250 bond for the theft of $23.66 worth of groceries from Owens Supermarket.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester teen is facing possible felony charges and a $20,000 bond after the alleged theft of a safe containing family jewels from his father’s home. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor, Keagan Marshall Doran, 18, 708 Thorn St., North Manchester, was arrested on …read more.