Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:36 p.m. Friday, March 6, US 30 East near SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Seth Hamman, 36, West CR 525S, Claypool; and Steven M. Wendt, 46, McKibben Street, Wabash. The front of Hamman’s vehicle collided with the rear of Wendt’s vehicle. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

PIERCETON — The newest reserve officer for the Pierceton Police Department was sworn in at the town council meeting, Monday, March 9. Ashley Jones was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn. Jones’ family attended the council meeting for her swearing-in. According to the introduction given by Pierceton Police Chief Tim Sammons, Jones is a …read more.

PIERCETON – The Pierceton Police Department recently added new police chaplains to its staff. Pastor Glenn Hall and Pastor Eric Trump will volunteer their time as police chaplains for the Pierceton Police. Both pastors are long-time residents of Pierceton, said a news release from Pierceton Police. The chaplains will work closely with Pierceton Police officers …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police have announced the hiring of Brooke Koldewey as a full-time officer. Koldewey is from the Fort Wayne area and attended the University of Saint Francis. She previously worked as a Medic for Parkview Health and served as a Reserve Officer for the Pierceton Police. She is currently finishing up her …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department recently presented two Life-Saving Awards. The first award was presented to Annie Espinoza, who saved her neighbor’s life. On Thursday, Oct. 31, Espinoza ran next-door and applied the Heimlich to her longtime neighbor, who was choking on food. Her intervention allowed for a lifesaving rescue and credited Espinoza with …read more.

PIERCETON — Two girls, both age 14, are still on the loose following a 20-minute pursuit Friday, Sept. 27. One of the females is a student at Wawasee High School. The other is a Lakeview Middle School student. Police are asking persons who have information regarding the location of the juveniles to contact Pierceton Police …read more.

PIERCETON — After 17 years of service, Corporal Jim Bumbaugh is resigning from the Pierceton Police Department effective Wednesday, Sept. 25. Town Marshal Tim Sammons announced Bumbaugh’s resignation during the Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Bumbaugh has accepted a full-time position with Whitko Community Schools as the corporation’s transportation director. At the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:32 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, West Clearwater Drive, east of North Valley Lane, Warsaw. Police said a 2010 Ford Escape registered to Robin S. Clark-Stone, North Colfax Street, Warsaw, was driven south and west on Clearwater Drive, then off the roadway and into …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:59 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, East May Lane, west of North CR 700E, Leesburg. Driver: Stephen R. White, 77, East CR 650N, North Webster. White told police he was turning his vehicle around at the end of a cul-de-sac when his vehicle struck …read more.

Pierceton Officers from the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, West Sqawbuck Road, north of West Lincolnway, Columbia City. Driver: David Cowdrey, 77, North CR 550E, Columbia City. Cowdrey told police he was driving on what he thought was a public road and when he realized he was on …read more.

PIERCETON — A rear-end collision at the intersection of SR 13 and Old US 30 early Friday evening, July 12, sent one woman to the hospital with as yet unknown injuries, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel. Multiple units were called to the scene at about 5:30 p.m. Friday to respond to a collision …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed the need for repairs to the police department building as well as recruiting volunteer firefighters during its meeting on Monday, May 13. During his report to council members, Town Marshal Tim Sammons said the ceiling and floor at the Pierceton Police Department building are in need of repair. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:13 a.m. Monday, April 29, East US 30, west of South CR 325E, Warsaw. Drivers: Jessica R. Shepherd, 26, East CR 125S, Pierceton; Beth A. Reed, 49, East CR 1000S, North Manchester. Shepherd told police she was driving her vehicle westbound on US …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:49 a.m. Monday, March 11, North SR 19, north of West CR 1100N, Nappanee. Driver: Michael A. Williams, 59, Marydale Drive, Elkhart. Williams told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 19 when a deer entered the roadway. He told police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, East CR 900N, east of North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: Cory M. Aspy, 24, North Line Street, Columbia City. Aspy told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound on CR 900N when a deer entered the roadway. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:06 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, West CR 700S, west of South CR 600W, Claypool. Driver: Tracee L. Terrell, 30, East South Street, Burket. Terrell told police she was driving his vehicle eastbound on CR 700S when he lost control of the vehicle, causing …read more.

PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 10, continued the discussion on Axon cameras for the police department. The council approved the purchase of the cameras at the November meeting. However, Town Marshal Tim Sammons presented the council with documents for the new system equipment and asked the members to sign them …read more.

PIERCETON — After several months of discussion, the Pierceton Town Council approved the purchase of Axon vehicle cameras for the Pierceton Police Department. The meeting held Monday, Nov. 12, began with a conversation on quotes for the vehicle camera system, as well as the differences between Axon and WatchGuard, both technology companies that have been …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:24 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, West CR 200S, north of South SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Alisha W. Sallee, 30, South High Strret, Silver Lake; Daniel J. Kierpaul, 62, North CR 700W, Warsaw. Sallee told police both she and Kierpaul were stopped in their …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, West CR 100S, west of South CR 800W, Etna Green. Driver: Margarita Espinosa, 56, East Street, Tippecanoe. Espinosa told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on CR 100S when a deer entered the roadway. She said she …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:29 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, North SR 13, south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Kenneth G. Shepherd, 55, South May Drive, Cromwell. Shepherd told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 13 when two deer entered the roadway. He was …read more.

PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Sept. 10, primarily focused on a discussion regarding life insurance policies for the town’s police officers. Town Marshal Tim Sammons started the discussion by mentioning a pending criminal case involving officer Jim Bumbaugh and a gun. He stressed the importance of life insurance policies …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 9500 block of West SR 25, Mentone. Police responded to a complaint from Marcella Phillips about the theft of a digital camera from a vehicle. Value: $100. 4:52 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 100 block of EMS T33 Lane, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: midnight Wednesday, Aug. 8, 4900 block North CR 475E, Leesburg. Eric S. Aites reported burglary. Items stolen include a television and window air conditioner. Value: $210. 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 4000 block of North SR 15, Warsaw. Police investigated a report from …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, SR 13, south of Church Street, Pierceotn. Drivers: Danny E. Shepherd, 52, North Street, Sidney; Amanda E. Wilderman, 37, SR 13, Pierceton. Shepherd was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 13 behind Wilderman’s vehicle. Wilderman stopped her vehicle and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The growing frequency of active shooter scenarios has law enforcement across the country being proactive in order to counter such situations in the name of public safety. Local police are no exception. “The idea is to try to stop the killing and save the wounded as quickly as possible,” said former FBI …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, North SR 19, east of North CR 800W, Nappanee. Drivers: Gabriel D. Helmuth, 25, Beech Road, Bourbon; Jacob Daley Segraves, 24, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. A witness told police she was traveling in her vehicle behind Helmuth, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:15 a.m. Friday, May 4, East Armstrong Road, west of North Old Road 15, Leesburg. Driver: Todd A. Sprague, 24, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Sprague told police he was driving his vehicle westbound on Armstrong Road when a deer entered the roadway. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 6:58 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, South CR 450W, north of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Joshua S. Andrews, 32, South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Andrews told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on CR 450W, north of SR 14 when four …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man faces drug charges after calling for assistance on a possible overdose of a woman in his apartment. Joseph Wiggins, 32, 212 S. First St., Pierceton, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

PIERCETON — Business was very brief at this month’s Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, March 12. First, the council continued its conversation from last month’s meeting on demolishing unsafe buildings. One property in particular, located at 102 N. Washington Street, is condemned due to a meth-related reason. The council approved an unsafe building ordinance …read more.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following incident: Midnight Thursday, March 1, 100 block of Miller’s Drive, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of theft of household goods from the home of Jennifer Hallstrom and Melissa Wagoner. Value: $150. Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:21 p.m. Monday, …read more.

PIERCETON – The Pierceton Police Department is accepting applications for reserve police officers. A reserve police officer is a citizen volunteer who has been trained and qualified to perform the same duties as an officer having full law enforcement authority. Pierceton reserve officers are assigned to patrol duty; however may assist with other areas such as …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 — A suspect vehicle in a theft at Meijer, Warsaw, resulted in a vehicle pursuit ending near South Whitley late Wednesday morning, early afternoon, Aug. 23. Two Columbia City residents were apprehended after the vehicle crashed. Catherine Kay Anderson, 38, 8249 E. 500S, Columbia City, and Jared Donald Houser, 27, 8249 S. 500E, Columbia …read more.

PIERCETON — A couple from Hartford City was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a vehicle/semitractor accident Wednesday morning on US 30, east of SR 13, in Pierceton. The accident occurred at 11:28 a.m. William J. Zimmerman, 78, West Commercial Street, Hartford City, and his wife and passenger, Marlene Zimmerman, 72, both complained of …read more.

[weaver_youtube UV3y6dZmDM4 REL=0]   By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are continuing to investigate a fiery four-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Friday afternoon that injured three people and closed a portion of U.S. 30 for several hours. One driver is in serious condition with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, North CR 800W, south of West CR 640N, Etna Green. Driver: Donna L. Williams, 48, Marrett Drive, Mishawaka. Hit a deer. Damages up to $5,000. William’s complained of chest pain and was treated by medics. 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, …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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana announces there will be a sobriety checkpoint in the county from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

Pierceton Days, police updates and citizen concerns were major topics of discussion at last evening’s Pierceton town council meeting. Town Marshal Tim Sammons reported that members of the Pierceton police, along with Warsaw police competed active shooter training and that Matt Owens attended additional training in Fort Wayne. Sammons also called the councils attention to …read more.

Pierceton fire and police departments, along with Multi-Township EMS are responding to a minor, personal injury accident at First and Walnut Streets. Traffic is reported as congested, please avoid if possible.

Officers, include Pierceton Town Marshal Tim Sammons (second from left) and WPD Chief Scott Whitaker (far right) prepare to breach a building during Active Shooter Training. On Wednesday, June 10, officers of the Warsaw Police Department, Pierceton Police Department and the WPD SWAT team gathered at Pierceton Elementary School for Active Shooter Training. Active shooter …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May 2015.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, North SR 13, south of East CR 800N, North Webster. Driver: Lisa M. Tampir, 41, North CR 900E, North Webster. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:58 …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department responded to the following accident: 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, alley north of East Catholic Street, Pierceton. Drivers: Carroll L. Walton, 82, North CR 650E, Pierceton, and Herbert L. Wheeler, 77, Ross Avenue, Warsaw. Walton was backing out of a parking space behind the Pierceton American Legion and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, South SR 25 and West CR 250S, Warsaw. Drivers: Mitchell L. Townsend, 24, Wabash Avenue, Rochester, and Angela K. Inglehearn, 24, North CR 650E, Rochester. Townsend looked down, diverting his attention from the road, resulting in a …read more.

At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council introduced an ordinance that would allow the town to issue bonds for the purpose of funding a sewage project. The ordinance describes the sewage project as, “repairs and improvements to the sewage collection systems with cured-in-place pipe, active service lateral reinstatement, point repairs, interior manhole sealing …read more.

A joint effort between Warsaw and Kosciusko County drug units resulted in the arrest of Brian Lee Slone, 37, Silver Lake, on meth related charges Thursday in Pierceton. The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force and Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit, acting on an investigative drug tip, responded yesterday to the Pierceton area, Officers enlisted the assistance …read more.

The 9-month-old infant has been located and is in unharmed. Pierceton Police just reported that Fort Wayne Police have located the child in Fort Wayne. Kudos were expressed by Pierceton Police to the Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne Police and Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office for a successful result.   A drug arrest early this morning …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, SR 13 near 800 North, North Webster. Driver: Crystal D. Gilbert, 30, Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 1:47 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 250 East near US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Jose A. Nunez, 40, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 12:59 p.m. Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Garla M. Taylor, 85, Sunset Drive, North Manchester; and Roberta L. Grizzle, 37, West 3rd Street, North Manchester. Damages: up to $2,500 Wednesday, Aug. 20, 7:05 a.m. West Lake Street …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of August 2014. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide project aimed …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested on Saturday, March 8, for the battery of a Pierceton Police Officer and a woman, and for resisting law enforcement. According to Officer Ed Owens of Pierceton Police Department, at approximately 10:19 p.m. Saturday, Owens was called to respond to a 911 hang up where dispatch was unable to contact …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Sept. 12, 12:54 a.m. Officers were called to the 4100 block of North Allen Lane, Warsaw, for a fight. Thursday, Sept. 12, 8:58 a.m. Officers investigated what was determined to be a natural death in the 8700 block …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 12:58 a.m. A domestic battery was reported in the 9500 block of South SR 13, Claypool. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7:23 a.m. Ted Grumme reported a mailbox destroyed in the area of 6200 East 1050 N., Syracuse. …read more.

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

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