Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 9:04 p.m. A harassment was reported in the 6900 block of West 1150 South, Silver Lake. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 12 p.m. Randy Weaver reported criminal mischief to a pop-up camper in the 3700 block of West …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:39 p.m. West 700 South and South 450 West, Claypool. Driver: Anna R. Baney, 17, West 700 South, Claypool. Baney was eastbound on CR 700 South when a westbound semi was in her lane of travel. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 10, 8:19 p.m. Julia Goon reported a lost license plate in the 4400 block of North 600 West, Warsaw. Sunday, Aug. 10, 6:69 p.m. Officers were called to barn fire in the 1600 block of North 850 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1:08 a.m. Officers were caused in reference to a drug complaint in the 5500 block of South Lake Shore Drive, Warsaw, to assist the fire department. William Daniel Kent Jr., 53, of Warsaw, was arrested and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Monday, Aug. 4, 7:48 p.m. North 300 West and West 400 North, Warsaw. Driver: Tony D. Baker, 48, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. A deer ran into the side of Baker’s truck. Damages: up to $2,500 North Webster Police Department …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested on drug charges after police in Kosciusko County responded to an explosion call. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded this morning at approximately 1:06 a.m. to the location of 5571 South, Lake Shore Drive West, Warsaw, after receiving a 9-1-1 call of a potential loud explosion. Officers arrived at the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 3, 10:33 p.m. Sharrone Jones reported a theft from her home in the 10000 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Saturday, Aug. 2, 10:49 p.m. A traffic stop was made in the 4900 block of North …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Friday, Aug. 1, 12:31 p.m. An out of town visitor reported the theft of personal identification.   Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 1, 8:14 p.m. Walmart reported a …read more.

Mariano Sanchez Medina Another case of an alleged child molesting in Kosciusko County. This time, the suspect faces a Level 1 felony. Mariano Sanchez Medina, 23, was taken into police custody Thursday, two days after he allegedly forced a sex act on the female victim, only identified as being under the age of 14. According to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, July 31, 7:13 p.m. Battery reported at the 3800 block of Oldfield Drive in Leesburg. Thursday, July 31, 6:52 p.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 9100 block 200 East in Milford.  

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, July 31, 3:51 p.m. SR 15 near West 400 North, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryce A. Hardesty, 24, SR 19, Mentone; Allison B. Stuart, 21, Northport Road, Rome City. Hardesty rear-ended Stuart. Damages: up to $10,000 Thursday, July 31, 1:22 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, July 30, 6:54 p.m. Financial fraud reported at 200 block of West Main Street in Warsaw. Wednesday, July 30, 6:26 p.m. Battery as a result of road rage reported at the 200 block of West Main Street in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers apprehended a burglary suspect Wednesday morning, just north of Leesburg, within 12 minutes of the crime. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies were advised of a burglary in progress Wednesday morning at approximately 10:18 a.m., along with a suspect that was fleeing the residence 6008 North, Old SR 15, Leesburg. As officers from …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 30, 2014 Whitney Rayann Menzie, 20, 3827 E. 100 S., Pierceton, arrested for possession of paraphernalia with intent to introduce controlled substances. No bond noted. July 29, 2014 Donald John Griffith, 50, 11465 N. East Wawasee Dr., Syracuse, arrested for failure to …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, July 29, 2:04 p.m. 804 S. Huntington St. Drivers: Lizbeth Y. Mendez, 21, South Cavin Street, Ligonier; and Chelsea M. Oswald, West Boston Street, Syracuse. Mendez was backing out of her parking spot at Subway in Syracuse when her car shut …read more.

A Mentone man has been accused of molesting a young relative and is being held on a $50,000 surety bond. Brian Grosch, 36, was arrested Monday and charged with child molesting, stemming from the girl’s claim that he violated her on at least three different occasions which began when she was just 6 years old in …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, July 25, 6:24 a.m. North 300 East near East 900 North, Milford. Driver: Luis F. Rosiles, 32, East 200 North, Warsaw. Rosiles ran off the road, collided with a Kosciusko REMC utility pole, then drove through a fence …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, July 22, 10:55 p.m. Jennifer Woolwine reported someone ran over her mailbox and hit a county road sign in the 12800 block of North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Tuesday, July 22, 3:10 p.m. Freedom Oil Express in Etna …read more.

A 44-year-old Michigan man with a previous sex crime conviction was arrested Tuesday on charges of attempting to solicit a 10-year-old North Webster girl for sex. Robert Loren Northrop, 44, of Niles, Mich., was reported to have found the girl through a “friends chat” application. He asked her age, and the girl said she was …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, July 19, 1:24 p.m. North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Andrew N. Brunson, 39, Pine Arbor Drive, Elkhart. Brunson said he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. A witness said he was southbound on SR 15 when he …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, July 19, 8:45 a.m. Laura Reese reported a theft of her purse from a vehicle in the 3700 block of West Old Rd. 30, Warsaw. Friday, July 18, 2:16 p.m. Janet Wright of Claypool reported the theft and unauthorized …read more.

A Syracuse man has been arrested for allegedly battering a man and causing serious bodily injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on July 6, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to North Shore Drive in Syracuse for a reported fight …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 18, 2014 Andrew Anthony McClanahan IV, 25, 9685 E. U.S. 30, Pierceton, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 cash July 17, 2014 Justin Forrest Plank, 37, 877 E. Northshore Dr., Syracuse, arrested for battery resulting in serious bodily injury. Bond: $4,000 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, July 17, 5:05 p.m. South SR 19, Akron. Drivers: Amy Prater, 41, 925 West, Akron; and Tyler W. Huffman, 27, 600 South, Mentone. Prater was northbound on SR 19 and Huffman was southbound. Both drivers attempted to turn …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, July 15, 1:11 p.m. 5507 N. 450 E., Leesburg. Driver: Patricia J. Dennis, 65, Venetian Drive, Syracuse. Dennis said she was driving around the residence and pushed on the gas pedal instead of the brake, which caused her …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. Jeremy Weaver reported the theft of medications from a residence in the 10400 block of North Turkey Creek Road. Monday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Karl Hochstetler reported the theft of power tools, copper jewelry …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, July 12, 2:45 a.m. Theft from a vehicle reported at the 4900 block of South 1150 West in Mentone. Friday, July 11, 9:12 p.m. Debit Card reported stolen at the 8400 block of Epworth Forest Road in North …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, July 10, 9:56 p.m. Smith Street near Maple Avenue, Warsaw Drivers: Keith E. Young, 47, SR 25, Warsaw; William P. Beatty, 66, Lynnwood Drive, Warsaw. Young pulled out in front of Beatty resulting in a collision. There were …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, July 10, 10:44 a.m. Motor vehicle theft reported at the 2600 block of US 30 in Warsaw. Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, July 10, 4:48 p.m. Theft reported …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, July 9, 6:52 a.m. SR 13 near East 600 South, Warsaw. Driver: Shayna E. Harman, 24, West 900 South, Claypool. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Wednesday, July 9, 4:17 a.m. Crystal Lake Road near North 650 …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, July 7, 7:15 p.m. Leaving the scene of an accident reported at the 1800 block of Sharon Street in Warsaw. Sunday, July 6, 11:57 p.m. Missing person reported from 100 block of EMS C19C Lane in Warsaw. Sunday, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, July 7, 8:02 a.m. Main Street near Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Kathryn L. Potthoff, 46, East 150 North, Grovertown; Robert W. Long, 59, Lakewood Avenue, Warsaw. Potthoff ran a red light and collided with Long. Damages: up to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, July 3, 8:40 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the 3300 block of North Royal Oak Court, Warsaw, where a package was found in a yard. Thursday, July 3, 6:10 p.m. A vehicle that was involved in an accident …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, July 2, 9:54 p.m. North 750 East, Syracuse. Driver: Allison N. Matthews, 28, 12th Street, Goshen. Matthews was nortbound on 750 East when a deer ran in front of her vehicle. Damages: up to $5,000 Wednesday, July 2, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, July 1, 8:30 p.m. Phone scam reported at 6000 block of South 700 East in Pierceton. Tuesday, July 1, 12:48 p.m. Theft reported at 300 block Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. North Webster Police Department Officers of the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, July 1, 4:05 p.m. 2500 block of U.S. 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryce J. Sims, 25, SR 114, Columbia City; and Zachary S. McCue, 23, 4th Street, Avilla. Sims backed in to McCue. Damages: up to $2,500 Tuesday, July …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 29, 10:23 p.m. West 400 North near SR 15, Warsaw. Driver: Peyton C. Balazs, 19, West 400 North Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Saturday, June 28, 11:14 p.m. North 375 East near East 1100 …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 28, 11:15 p.m. Theft from vehicle reported at 3700 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Michael Scott Goble arrested in association with the incident. Saturday, June 28, 2:48 a.m. Hit and run reported at the 2300 …read more.

June 29 will be the 20 year anniversary of the untimely passing of Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Phillip Hochstetler. In memory of this, members of the KCSD, local officials and Hochstetler’s surviving family gathered if front of the sheriff’s department for a memorial service. Captain Aaron Rovenstine presided over the ceremony. Pastor John B. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning citizens of viral email that is being received by county residents advising of false court notifications. Kosciusko County Clerk Treasure Ann Torpy and Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning of a recent email that has been received that has a potential virus attached. Torpy and detectives were made …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, June 26, 6:30 a.m. South 1000 West near West 500 South, Warsaw. Driver: Danny W. Ritter, 46, 5th Street, Peru. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Thursday, June 26, 5:38 a.m. SR 13 near Syracuse-Webster Road, North …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, June 26, 3:42 p.m. Theft of jewelry and medications reported at the 2400 block of West 250 South in Warsaw. Thursday, June 26, 2:59 p.m. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery at the 200 block of High …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 25, 2014 Jennifer Rebecca Riemersma, 33, 9219 W. Old Trail Rd., Pierceton, arrested for forgery. Bond: $10,000 surety Jamie Alvarado, 39, homeless, arrested on warrant. No bond noted. Jwain Antonio Sullivan, 20, 1566 E. Pulaski St., Chicago, arrested for failure to …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, June 26, 6:30 a.m. South 1000 West, Warsaw. Driver: Danny W. Ritter, 46, West 5th Street, Peru. A deer ran in front of Ritter’s vehicle causing a collision. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, June 25, 5:12 a.m. South …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, June 25, 3:13 a.m. Officers responded to a domestic dispute involving battery, disorderly conduct and interfering with the reporting of a crime reported at the 1900 block of Brook Blvd in Warsaw. Tuesday, June 24, 9:32 p.m. Juvenile …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, June 25, 5:12 a.m. South 350 East near Wilcox Road, Warsaw. Driver: Joseph L. Engelhaupt, 60, East 600 South, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, June 24, 7:09 p.m. Old Road 30 near South 250 …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 6:46 p.m. Intimidation – subject displaying a handgun – reported at the 300 block of Columbia Street in Pierceton. North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, June 23, 6:05 a.m. SR 13 near East 1000 South, Sidney. Driver: Aaron M. Snover, 25, North 325 East, North Manchester. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Warsaw Police Department
 Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating several stolen motorcycles. These motorcycles were stolen from the Northeastern part of Kosciusko County during the month of June. The motorcycles are: a 1989 Burgundy and Silver, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 21, 9:40 p.m. 400 East near 200 North, Warsaw. Driver: Randall W. Sharf, 58, 400 North, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Drivers: Damages: up to $10,000 Saturday, June 21, 1:10 a.m. Cornelius Road near Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 3:46 p.m. Theft of a motorcycle reported at 11100 block of SR 13 in Syracuse. Warsaw Police Department
 Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, June 22, 7:02 p.m. Burglary reported …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 21, 7:23 p.m. Fraud reported at 6600 block of South 700 West in Claypool. Saturday, June 21, 10:18 a.m. Theft of a central air conditioner unit reported at 5800 block of West Channel Road in Warsaw. Friday, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 21, 9:40 p.m. 400 East near 200 North, Warsaw. Driver: Randall W. Sharf, 58, 400 North, Warsaw. Driver struck deer. Drivers: Damages: up to $10,000 Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the Benjamin Robinson, 24, SR 13 in Pierceton, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Old Road 15 when he lost control of his vehicle. Robinson’s vehicle left the west side of the roadway and began to roll. The automobile struck …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 19, 2014 James Robert Rodger, 28, 3616 W. 700 S., Claypool, arrested for battery and battery by strangulation. Bond: $2,000 surety Michael Dennis Holycross, 40, 3724 Inwood Dr., Fort Wayne, arrested for OWI with a BAC equal or greater to .15 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, June 19, 2:43 p.m. Officers were called to a report of an intoxicated individual who was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Thursday, June 19, 9:54 a.m. Martha E. Mikel reported attempted credit card fraud. Warsaw Police Department Officers …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, June 19, 10:06 p.m. South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Dennis E. Holt, 54, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Holt was traveling northbound when she struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Thursday, June 19, 10:23 a.m. West …read more.

A total of three individuals have been arrested on alleged drug charges following an intensive investigation by the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force. According to a press release provided by KCSD, on June 12, Nathaniel David Heitkamp, 18, of Warsaw, was initially arrested on preliminary charges of dealing in schedule II controlled substances, a Class …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, June 19, 1:42 p.m. South SR 15, Silver Lake. Driver: Travis A. Woodcock, 25, Wiltonwood Court, Louisville, Ky. Woodcock was traveling south on SR 15 and was slowing down due to being in town limits. Statements by witnesses …read more.

Travis C. Marsh officially filed as independent candidate for Sheriff of Kosciusko County on Tuesday. The required petitions were certified after being turned in on June 7. The requirements having been met will place Travis C. Marsh on the ballot in the November election. Marsh is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement, an adjunct faculty …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 16, 9 p.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of EMS W23C Lane, North Webster, where it was reported a juvenile was out of control. Monday, June 16, 5:20 p.m. Calvin Carr reported the theft of a motorcycle …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 15, 11:46 p.m. East Bell Drive and North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Anna E. Gann, 17, North 1050 West, Etna Green. Gann was approaching the “T” intersection and attempted to make a right turn onto Bell Drive …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 16, 12:23 a.m. Officers located three male subjects in the 1600 block of Rozella Road, Warsaw, in possession of stolen property that included three backpacks containing several hundred driving range golf balls. Sunday, June 15, 10:39 p.m. A …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 14, 6:08 p.m. South Packerton and Pierceton roads. Driver: Austin L. King, 22, North Brown Road, Columbia City. King said a red car distracted him, causing him to run off of the road and strike a fence …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Friday, June 13, 1:30 a.m. Marvin Hooker reported an attempted burglary to a shed in the 9700 block of North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell.   Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, June 13, 5:30 a.m. North 500 West and West 300 North, Warsaw. Driver: Nicholas R. Brand, 31, North 500 West, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Thursday, June 12, 10:10 p.m. West Hepton Road and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, June 11, 6:54 a.m. Freedom Oil Express reported the theft of gas from their location in the 200 block of South Main Street in Leesburg. Wednesday, June 11, 1:08 a.m. Linda S. Kelch of Catholic Street in Pierceton …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 12, 2014 Logan William Wahlig, 18, 2575 West Side Dr., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 cash Amanda Jo Lease, 26, 602 N. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Glenn David Dutton, 41, 417 Sophie Ln., …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded two local Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarships. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Det./Sgt. Phil Hochstetler was killed in the line of duty on June 29, 1994. Det./Sgt. Hochstetler was pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at the time of his death. Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine began the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, June 11, 3:20 a.m. An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Old SR 15, Leesburg, where a vehicle was left in a field. An investigation into leaving the scene of an accident is underway. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, June 10, 11 a.m. North 500 East and East 1000 North, Syracuse. Driver: Jordan A. Beer, 17, South Blaine Street, North Webster. Beer said a spider came down from the headliner of the vehicle and scared her. She …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 9, 11:37 p.m. A battery was reported in the 1600 block of East 200 North, Warsaw. Monday, June 9, 8:14 p.m. Officers were called to the 600 block of East Levi Lee Road for a domestic battery. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 9, 2014 Sarah Emma Thomas, 28, 924 Pape Ave., Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $500 cash June 8, 2014 Allen Steven Norton, 25, 5909 E. Old Rd. 30, Pierceton, arrested for OWI with a BAC equal or greater …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association’s annual public board meeting Saturday will feature representatives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police Department and Frank Rhoades from Cottage Watchman Alarm Company. The representatives will discuss recent break-ins and what can be done to prevent and assist police in finding the individuals responsible. Reports from the various WPOA …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Saturday, June 7, 7:59 a.m. Theft of a motorcycle reported at 9800 block of Camelot Lane in Cromwell. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, June 8, 7:14 p.m. Shoplifting reported …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, June 7, 2:13 a.m. U.S. 30 near West 300 North, Etna Green. Driver: Ellihue Pegues, 60, Race Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Driver struck a deer. Drivers: Damages: up to $10,000 Saturday, 7, 5:57 p.m. North 700 West near West …read more.

Impersonating a police officer, a Cromwell man is facing a D felony after initiating a traffic stop on a Syracuse youth. Jaccob Denver Jensen, 25, of Cromwell, admitted to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy that on May 30, he impersonated a police officer by stopping a vehicle on East Doswill Boulevard near Enchanted Hills for what …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, June 7, 1 a.m. Trevor Wert reported the theft of a motorcycle in the 9800 block of East Camelot Lane, Cromwell. Friday, June 6, 4:19 p.m. Andrew Sylvester reported the theft of a license plate from the 8300 …read more.

[weaver_youtube o9oLr8wQNto rel=0] UPDATE:  The Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team are continuing their investigation today into a Tuesday evening crash that injured five people, two of them seriously. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. The head-on crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m. along County Farm Road, south of CR 350 South. Rescue personnel located five injured …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, June 3, 5:19 a.m. North SR 13 and North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Stephanie R. Gagye, 32, North SR 13, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 2, 4:20 a.m. Theft of a wallet from a residence reported at 300 block of Levi Lee Road in Warsaw. Monday, June 2, 2:55 a.m. Criminal mischief – damage to a vehicle – reported at 2400 block …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 2, 2014 James Wilford Crace, 25, 2340 S. Packerton Rd., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 cash Shauna Lynn Goble, 38, 40 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $300 cash Melvin Eugene Keplinger, 29, 3748 E. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, June 2, 1:38 a.m. South 275 East near East 225 South, Warsaw. Driver: James W. Crace, 25, Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Crace was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to stop at the intersection. …read more.

At 6:45 a.m. this morning, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a car accident involving two vehicles at the County Farm Road and 400 South intersection that led to a mother and her infant daughter being airlifted by Lutheran Air Ambulance. According to KCSD officials, when officers and emergency personnel arrived on scene they discovered …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 30, 2014 Lorelei Adele Mounsey, 35, 402 W. First St., Milford, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 cash Terry Alan Walls, 61, 549 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. No bond. Raleen Kay Hyde, 27, 8118 US 30, Pierceton, arrested for criminal …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Thursday, May 29, 1:06 p.m. North 1000 West and West 1050 North, Nappanee. Driver: Travis A. Mast, 19, North 1000 West, Nappanee. Mast said he fell asleep while driving and struck a utility pole. Damages: up to $10,000 Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, May 27, 4:39 p.m. North 800 West and West 100 North, Atwood. Driver: Nathaniel J. Goffinet, 36, Shively Road, Lakeville. Police were dispatched to a call of an impaired driver and located Goffinet’s car in a ditch. Police …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 27, 2014 Raymond Manuel Ramos, 20, 3104 E. Wooster Rd., Pierceton, arrested for dealing marijuana. Bond: $4,000 surety John David Wright, 43, 106 N. Main St., Milford, arrested for failure to appear for a Class A misdemeanor charge. Bond: $10,000 surety …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested Tuesday, for allegedly selling marijuana to undercover Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers. Raymond Manuel Ramos, 20, Pierceton, was arrested and preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana on Tuesday at approximately 1:11 p.m. Kosciusko County D.T.F. Officers stated that undercover units had made previous purchases of marijuana from Ramos. Ramos …read more.

Initially arrested for rape, a B felony charge of sexual misconduct with a minor has been filed against Juan Ramon Juarez, 21, of Warsaw. A probable cause affidavit filed in the case indicates that a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Green Acres Mobile Home Park on Monday to investigate a battery and possible …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 25, 10:03 p.m. A reported theft of medications occurred in the 1600 block of East 200 North, Warsaw. Sunday, May 25, 7:06 p.m. A battery was reported in the 100 block of EMS B51 Lane, Warsaw. The matter allegedly …read more.

A Syracuse man has died from injuries he sustained Wednesday evening during a motorcycle crash in near Syracuse. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified this morning by the Allen County Coroner’s Office that Daniel List, 56, of Syracuse, passed away on May 24 as a result of head injuries that he had sustained in a May …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 25, 4:09 a.m. South 1300 West near West 700 South, Mentone. Driver: Jennifer L. Hyser, 36, East SR 14, Claypool. Hyser ran off the side of the road and struck a utility pole. She failed a field …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, May 23, 9:44 p.m. East 850 South and South SR 13, Warsaw. Driver: Amanda F. Harper, 35, North Main Street, South Whitley. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Friday, May 23, 5:27 p.m. 201 S. Main …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, May 21, 8:19 p.m. Officers observed a a vehicle driving recklessly on SR 13 near Grandview Drive in Syracuse. A traffic stop was performed and David William Akridge, 22, of Syracuse, was cited for reckless driving. Tuesday, May …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 22, 7:20 p.m. North 400 East near East 200 North, Warsaw. Drivers: Clarke T. Rutledge, 52, East 200 North, Warsaw; Charles L. Leiter, 51, Arbor Lane, Winona Lake. Rutledge failed to yield the right of way, colliding …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 23, 2014 Seth Aaron Carl Allen, 24, 201 W. Section St., Claypool, arrested for OWI with refusal to submit to chemical/breath test. Bond: $750 cash May 22, 2014 Todd Joseph Guiff, 44, 10416 N. Green Ave., Syracuse, arrested for failure to …read more.

By SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department A Syracuse man was critically injured Wednesday evening after his motorcycle crashed into a vehicle pulling a trailer in northern Kosciusko County. At approximately 6:35 p.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and emergency personnel responded to a 9-1-1 report of a motor vehicle crash in the area …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 18, 12:12 p.m. SR 19 near West 200 South, Mentone. Driver: Gerald L. Troyer, 60, Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Driver struck a deer. Troyer was on a motorcycle, which went on its side and slid off the road …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 19, 12:04 a.m. A 1994 blue Buick LeSabre, registered to Cindy Williams of Warsaw, was reported stolen from the 2400 block of Old Road 30 in Warsaw. Monday, May 19, 12:09 a.m. Officers responded to a report …read more.