WARSAW — “One person here showed courage today and Mr. Cooper, it certainly wasn’t you.” Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates addressed the defendant in a felony domestic battery case just moments after sentencing the man to two years behind bars with possibly one to serve. Shawn R. Cooper, 39, 12600 S. SR …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man will likely serve the better part of a decade behind bars as a result of what prosecutors and his own defense described as a drug addiction-spurred crime spree in 2017 that allegedly didn’t end once he was behind bars. Jerrad Michael Schlemmer, 33, 21 EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton, appeared before …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two years to be served on formal probation, after molesting a female minor. Robert D. Stutzman, 61, 8488 W. CR 1100N, Nappanee, was charged …read more.

WARSAW — A Leesburg man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior One Court Thursday, Oct. 25, for five burglary charges. Michael Nicholas Watson, 29, 10 EMS B5 A. Lane, Leesburg, was charged with five counts of burglary, all level 5 felonies; and one count of auto theft, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 25, 2016, an …read more.

WARSAW — A South Whitley man was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 on Thursday, Sept. 20, for his role in an attempted retaliation between drug dealers, according to the police report. Jeffery John Walker, 23, 106 N. Maple St., South Whitley, was initially charged with dealing and possessing marijuana as well as armed …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teenager is being treated like an adult — and not in a good way — based on what court officials say is a pattern of criminal behavior that belies the dependent’s age. Danny Tyler Combs, 17, Warsaw, appeared in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 on Thursday, Sept. 20, to be sentenced …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Twelve teens were sworn in as Kosciusko Cares Teen Court members during a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 20. Teen Court is a restorative justice program for juveniles involved in first time offenses. The program allows for participants to take responsibility for their actions and work to restore balance to relationships with their family …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Superior Court Judge David Cates led off the monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, May 10, by asking the panel to rubber stamp a program he explained in detail a month earlier. “I was here last month and presented in regards to JDAI [Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative] and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Judge David Cates will hear the case of the Town of Syracuse has against Triad Engineering and Severen Trent. Paperwork was filed in Kosciusko County Court May 1. A trial date has yet to be set. The Town of Syracuse is seeking to have Severen Trent found in breach of contract with the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, after stealing $88,185 while working as a manager at one of the Wilby’s stores in Kosciusko County. Sherry Lynn Gatke, 504 W. Center St., Warsaw, was charged with three counts of theft, all level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, in Kosciusko Superior One Court after breaking into a residence and stealing a handgun. John Michael Walsh, 9037 Dale Lane, Claypool, was charged with burglary, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 9, 2016, officers responded to a …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Superior Court Judge David Cates addressed the county council Thursday night, April 12, on behalf of a program he is passionate about and one that he says will help juveniles in trouble countywide. “I’m here to talk about Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, JDAI and I’m really here for grant approval initially, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man who hid inside a woman’s car in the parking lot of a local drug store and attacked her last year could serve at least 20 years in prison. Daniel Vincent Davis, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to criminal confinement, a level 2 felony and attempted robbery, a level 3 felony in Superior Court …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Council Member Sue Ann Mitchell asked commissioners to sign a declaration proclaiming April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 3. Mitchell said the 2nd Annual Fallen Rider Memorial Ride is being organized and will be held Saturday, April 14, at Wawasee High School …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man was sentenced today, Thursday, March 29, in Kosciusko Superior One Court after using counterfeit bills to make fraudulent purchases. Shawndrell Malik Franklin, 21, 344 W. Butler St., Fort Wayne, was charged with two counts of counterfeiting, both level 6 felonies. On Aug. 12, 2017, officers were called to Payless …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced today, Thursday, March 15, in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court after breaking into Explorer Van and stealing merchandise in April 2017. Jacob David Anderson, 26, 711 E. Main St., Warsaw, was charged with burglary, a level 5 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 30, 2017, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced today, Thursday, March 15, in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court after a battery incident that occurred on Valentine’s Day in 2016. Donald Ralph Barton II, 28, 3819 West CR 200N, Warsaw, was charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of …read more.

WARSAW — Steve Gutowski, 43, West Market Street, Columbia City, was back in court today Friday, April 21, in a proceedings supplemental. The matter pertained to non payment of restitution to The Papers, Inc.

WARSAW — A question often on people’s minds when they see the constant stream of bad news about meth labs, domestic violence or even bitter custody battles is, “Who’s looking out for the kids?” In the Kosciusko County court system, one answer is court appointed special advocates, or CASA, a group of volunteers, trained citizens, …read more.

Mitchell Patrick Hall WARSAW — Mitchell Patrick Hall, 44, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, was sentenced sentenced today, Thursday, June 9, in Superior Court I for residential entry, a level 6 felony. His other charge of intimidation was dismissed. Hall will serve 2 1/2 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with 1 1/2 years of that sentence …read more.

Michael Alan Cavender WARSAW — Michael A. Cavender, 49, 604 E. Miami Drive, Syracuse, was sentenced today, May 5, in Superior Court I on a count of battery, a level 6 felony. Cavender was sentenced for striking a man several times in the mouth while the man was sitting in the driver’s seat of his …read more.

WARSAW — For the first time since he was sentenced almost six years ago, at the age of 15, Colt Lundy, now 20, was back in Kosciusko County. This time to request a sentence modification. However, his request was denied. He will continue to serve the remaining term of his sentence. It was on Sept. …read more.

Dustin E. Owens WARSAW — The start of Dustin Edward Owens’ two-day jury trial, who has been charged with two counts of child molesting, a class A felony and a level one felony, was delayed this morning, Dec. 15. The case was ultimately canceled and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after Owens …read more.