Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:14 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, West Bowser Road, west of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Derek A. Flynn, 28, East Nokomis Drive, Syracuse; and Alexus E. Collins, 20, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Flynn was backing his vehicle from an intersection when he struck Collins’ …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 6200 block of East CR 500N/Sawgrass Lane, Leesburg. Police reported to Jeffrey Carey to investigate a report of criminal mischief to floodlights at the entrance to Sawgrass Addition. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following …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.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 2:37 p.m. Monday, July 16, East CR 1250N, near North CR 825E, Syracuse. Drivers: Jacey R. Rasler, 18, East Wizard Of Oz Way, Cromwell; and Michael Silveus, 60, 21st Street 6, Washington, DC. Rasler was traveling east on CR 1250N when she approached a …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: Midnight Saturday, July 7, 1000 block of North Long Drive, Syracuse. Police investigated a report of theft at Shopko. Stolen were miscellaneous clothing items. Value: $295.96 1:53 p.m. Friday, July 6, 200 block of East John Street, Syracuse. Police reported to the Christopher Carboneau …read more.

North Webster Officers from the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:44 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, North SR 13 and East Washington Street, North Webster. Drivers: Hannah L. Gaerte, 18, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster; Thomas C. Schulte, 46, Tower Court, Breese, Ill. Gaerte told police her foot slipped off the brake of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:29 a.m. Monday, July 2, 9200 block of North Koher Road, Syracuse. Police reported to Steven Wells to investigate the theft of an aluminum ladder. 11:31 p.m. Friday, June 29, 3800 block of North SR 15, Warsaw. Police reported to Melissa Geitz to …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was sentenced in Kosciusko County Circuit Court to seven years behind bars for drug-related offenses Monday, June 25. David Michael Vela, 33, 201 E. Pittsburgh St., Syracuse, was charged in two separate cases of three counts of possession of methamphetamine, three counts of dealing methamphetamine and two counts of possession …read more.

WARSAW — 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 June 2018. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. From 10 p.m. Friday, June 22, until 2 …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:48 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 1200 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Police reported to the Wilby’s for a fraud report. Value: $40. 10:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 200 block of East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. Police responded to the Danielle Williams residence to investigate …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:29 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 4000 block of Runkle Dr., Warsaw. Police responded to a report from Marlin M. McCoart of slashed car tires. Value: $300. 11:43 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2100 block of South Julian Drive, Warsaw. Police were called to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, North SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Porfirio M. Gomora, 36, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Gomora told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. He was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 a.m. Sunday, May 27, South SR 13, south of South CR 525E, Pierceton. Driver: Nancy J. Smith, 54, North Mill Street, North Manchester. Smith told police she was driving her vehicle southbound on SR 13 when two deer entered the roadway. She …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:19 a.m. Monday, May 21, 1800 block of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Police responded to the Mike Jefferson residence for a report of a stolen license plate. Value: $100. 7:41 a.m. Friday, May 18, 500 block of South Old SR 13, Pierceton. Police …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:56 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 1100 block of East CR 225S, Warsaw. Police investigated a report from Mark Bowman of a second story window broken. 8:24 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 3700 block of South CR 950W, Mentone. Police responded to a report from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:47 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2500 block of West CR 900S, Silver Lake. The pastor of the First Free Will Baptist Church told police that the church had been broken into and ransacked. 7:09 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 200 block of South Morgan …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department investigated the following accident: 12:37 a.m. Friday, April 20, North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: William R. Vincent, 59, North Aspen Drive, Warsaw. Vincent advised he was northbound on SR 15 when a deer ran in front of his vehicle. Vincent stated …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 700 block of South Linda Lane, North Webster. Police took a report from Robert Matson of fraud over social media. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 100 …read more.

Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 300 block of West Waubee Road, Milford. Police investigated a possible attempted burglary at the residence of Blake Moore. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:13 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 300 block of North …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:53 p.m. Saturday, April 14, West Bowser Road, west of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Felicia A. Hochstetler, 35, East Market Street, Nappanee, Cody W. Heltzel, 19, East Mock Road, Milford. Hochstetler told police she was driving her vehicle out of the Burger King …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:35 p.m. Saturday, April 7, CR 29 and CR 52, north of Syracuse. Driver: James Stokes, 55, New Paris. Stokes lost control of his motorcycle, going off the roadway. He was taken to Goshen Hospital after complaining of pain all over and suffering …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:59 p.m. Monday, March 26, 1600 block of West Briaridge Road, Warsaw. Police investigated a report of unauthorized use of a department store credit card at the residence of Susan E. Frasher. 6:47 p.m. Monday, March 26, 100 block of West State Street, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:01 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 5800 block of Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw. Police were called to Parkview Hospital to investigate a report of battery. 10:17 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 4800 block of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Police investigated a theft from a vehicle …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved appropriating $392,122 in economic development income tax funds to help defray the cost of repairing the wastewater treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 20. Councilman Larry Siegel presided during the meeting as Council President Bill Musser and Councilman Tom Hoover were both absent. Henry …read more.

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

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

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

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:33 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 100 block of South Main Street, Milford. Police attempted to serve a warrant. 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 400 block of Old SR 15, Milford. Police investigated a suspect for possession of a smoking device and for driving while …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:59 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, East CR 225S, east of South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Driver: Jordan M. Shepler, Miller’s Drive, Mentone. Shepler told police he was driving westbound on CR 225S when a deer entered the roadway. Shepler said he was unable to …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 200 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Police investigated suspicion of possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:24 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 500 block of West CR 300N, …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.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne told the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 16, the police department is trying to get a system down for summer pier rentals. Currently those who do not live at the lake will be given priority on renting pier space until April 1. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council used its last monthly meeting of the year Tuesday night, Dec. 19, to wrap up a variety of matters. Approved was the salary and compensation ordinance for town employees. A new parking ordinance affects the west side of North Harrison Street, the east side of both North Lake and North …read more.

SYRACUSE — A vehicle observed by police with an inoperable headlight and a check on the driver’s record resulted in a Syracuse man being arrested on five drug charges and confiscation of 10.5 grams of methamphetamine, plus a large amount of currency. Syracuse Police stopped a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer for a inoperable headlight at 6:51 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council started its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 15, with Town Attorney Vern Landis swearing in six new Syracuse Reserve Officers. The new officers are Cody Leer, Jonathan Fannin, Matthew Eckand, Terrence Wire, Joseph Taylor and Joshua Gohlke. A seventh reserve officer, Ryan Emery, was sworn in at an …read more.

SYRACUSE — Traffic on SR 13 was shut down for approximately 30 minutes today, Tuesday, May 16, following a two-vehicle accident at Henry and SR 13 (Huntington Street) in Syracuse. The accident occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. The collision was between a Jeep Cherokee Sport and a Ford Expedition. Minor injuries were reported and those …read more.

SYRACUSE — A working smoke detector awakened the occupant at 706 North St., Syracuse, early today, Friday, May 12, saving his/her life. The unidentified occupant was however, treated at the scene for possible smoke inhalation. One dog and three cats did perish as a result of the fire. One dog and one cat did survive …read more.

SYRACUSE — There is something about big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles. Kids are fascinated with the bells and whistles and the sheer size of those vehicles.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Touch-A-Truck from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This hands-on event will provide kids with the opportunity to see, touch and explore their favorite big trucks, heavy equipment and emergency vehicles as well as interact with community support leaders who operate them.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Officer Gary Clark was sworn in at the beginning of the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 21. Clark replaces Officer Joe Salazar who recently retired. Town Manager Henry DeJulia reported he, Council President Tom Hoover and Public Works Superintendent Rob Merchant met with members of the Turkey …read more.

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

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

SYRACUSE — About 30 personalized drawings, handprints, notes and paper police officers were delivered to Syracuse Police Department Tuesday afternoon by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The foundation hosted a “Little Philanthropist Art Booth” during the Oakwood Art Festival Saturday, Aug. 27. At this booth youngsters could create pieces of art to give to local …read more.

By CRAIG ALLEBACH Coordinator, Town of Winona Lake KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of July. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. “DUI: Taskforce Indiana” …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shortly before 6:30 this evening, Kyle Hilty, 11, Syracuse, died of injuries sustained in an off-road vehicle crash that occurred at his residence on CR 35. Kyle was last seen operating an ATV around his family property around 6 pm. After about 20 minutes, his 13-year-old brother found him lying in a field. A …read more.

WARSAW — Three local men arrested on drug charges. As of Thursday, July 7, Arnol Dionisio Ortiz, 19, 6241 Saint Joe Road, Apt. 103, Fort Wayne, has been officially charged with a level 6 felony of possession of methamphetamine; a class B misdemeanor of marijuana possession and a class C misdemeanor of possession of paraphernalia. According …read more.

SYRACUSE — A truck parked along the street, allegedly slipped into gear and rolled into the house at 1039 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The property damage accident was reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Claude Johnson, 52, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw, told Syracuse Police he parked the vehicle in front of 1024 N. Huntington …read more.

WARSAW — Even as a child, Jim Smith knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: a police officer. Smith said, “My mom tells me that’s all I would say I wanted to be.”

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.

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.

SYRACUSE — An investigation into an intoxicated driver resulted in the passenger being charged with possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.

  SYRACUSE — Mother Nature decided not to cooperate, bringing cool temperatures and rain to the area this weekend. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department hosted its fourth annual Kids Safety Day Saturday, April 30,hoping the rain would stay away. Participating agencies and organizations included Syracuse Lions Club, Red Cross Disaster Action Team, Camp Mack, …read more.

(This article was originally published in the Mail-Journal today, Wednesday, Feb. 24.) SYRACUSE — For those Syracuse residents who didn’t know a town ordinance book existed, coming home to a warning on the door may have been the first sign the town is getting serious about violations. Although the list of ordinances has been in …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Lake City Hoopsters and and Syracuse Police Department played in a charity game to benefit Veenstra Victory.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Police Department will be taking on the Lake City Hoopsters Wednesday, Feb. 17, to raise money for a worthy cause.

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.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse home’s attached garage is in shambles following a late night explosion. The residence is located at the intersection of Palm Drive and Harkless Drive. On Monday, October 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Syracuse Police Department was alerted to a possible fire/explosion at 901 S. Harkless Drive in Syracuse.

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.

Syracuse Police Sgt. Jim Layne was introduced to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. The council later approved hiring Layne to replace Police Chief Tony Ciriello when he retires at the end of October.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police, Turkey Creek Fire Territory and EMS along with the American Legion Auxiliary Post 223, Sons of the American Legion Post 223 and the American Legion Post 223 joined in a ceremony commemorating the 14th anniversary of Sept. 11.

SYRACUSE —Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello announced his resignation via email Tuesday, Sept. 1.In an email to town council members, Ciriello stated “During the last 10 years of service to you and the Town of Syracuse have been some of the greatest experiences of my law enforcement career.”

The town of Syracuse has a few shining heroes, at least in the eyes of Kathleen Goodyear.

SYRACUSE — One man was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25, after leading Syracuse police on a chase through the town. Syracuse Police Department had their hands full Tuesday evening after Officer Joe Denton responded to a call of an unwanted subject…

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to the call of a pedestrian struck by a train around 7 a.m. this morning.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — A Noble County man, who was sought by law officers throughout northeast Indiana, was taken into custody Tuesday in northern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Syracuse Police Department, responded yesterday afternoon to the location of …read more.

By TONY CIRIELLO, Syracuse Police Department Chief SYRACUSE — At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Syracuse Police Department was dispatched to a possible fight in 1400 block of South Harkless Drive. Upon the arrival of officers, it was determined that a man and woman had been walking south on Harkless when they were approached …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:07 p.m. Thursday, July 23, South Syracuse Webster Road, south of West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sarah E. Wegener, 38, East Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, and Edward J. Lapato, 46, South Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Wegener reportedly attempted to make a left turn onto West …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:24 a.m. Friday, July 10, 700 block of West Portland St., Syracuse. Misty Ann Campbell reported a juvenile complaint. 10 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Emily Kay Brugh reported criminal mischief.    

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:50 a.m. Friday, July 10, East CR 700N and N. CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Javier S. Torres, 53, Ballycastle Place, Fort Wayne, and Ginger M. Steen, 49, EMS D18B Lane, Syracuse. Torres was northbound on CR 200E and, after stopping at the intersection, …read more.

A Syracuse man has been arrested for the dealing of scheduled drugs. According to a release provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers and county detectives arrested Jared Thomas Frantz, 28, yesterday on preliminary charges of felony dealing a schedule I, II, III controlled substance. Officials report Frantz was …read more.

Residents across Conklin Bay filed a lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts LLC concerning loud music being played weekend evenings. The suit was filed in Judge Michael Reed’s court Wednesday, May 27. Depositions of both parties will be taken this week and a hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. Residents Donna Boehm, Ned …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.

Justin Forrest Plank, 38, 877 E. Northshore Drive, Syracuse, was arrested on Thursday, April 23 for check fraud. According to a probable cause affidavit of probable cause from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Plank commissioned Hilton Brothers Construction to construct a building for JP Developers, a company owned by Plank, at a cost of $8,000. …read more.

  By TYLER MCLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks And Recreation Syracuse Parks Department is hosting its Third Annual Kids Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive. This annual event is designed to educate kids on how to stay safe in a variety of …read more.

By Anthony W. Ciriello Chief of Police, Syracuse Police Department In response to what appears to be an ever-increasing, or at least sustained threat to those meeting with total strangers to take part in transactions of items that have been advertised over the Internet, in classified ads and by other means, Syracuse Police Department announces …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 203 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Debra J. Lilly, 57, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Lilly’s vehicle struck a parked car, belonging to Paul A. Stoelting, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, intersection of Detroit Street and Pope Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Shannon L. Dickey, 23, SR 14, Silver Lake; Robert R. Gillespie, 22, Millcreek Pike, Wabash. Dickey did not see Gillespie, entered the intersection and made contact with Gilespie’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 700 block of Thwaits Court, Syracuse, report of criminal trespassing. David William Akridge was arrested in connection with the incident. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:19 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2600 …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, South Huntington Street and East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Tyler J. Wolfe, 17, East Waco Drive, Syracuse, and Melinda L. Cannon, 55, East Bayview Drive, Syracuse. Wolfe failed to yield to a red light while heading east on …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, North SR 13, south of East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Driver: Jason P. Vancuren, 29, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 6:39 a.m. Thursday, March 12, SR 13, north of South County Line Road, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher A. Fancil, 41, North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 6 …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office has just released a probable cause affidavit regarding the Feb. 19 shooting in Syracuse. As a result of the shooting, Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley died from gunshot wounds, and Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was arrested. Woody was taken into custody on …read more.

Joan Marie DeHart (Photo Provided) An arrest was made in connection with the shooting deaths of Joshua Knisley and Tara Thornburg yesterday. Joan DeHart, 49, Syracuse, was arrested on Wednesday, March 4 for assisting a criminal. The arrest came as part of an on going investigation of the shooting that occurred in Syracuse on Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 3:24 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, North SR 15 and North Southshore Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Mark R. Utter, 36, West CR 800N, Larwill, and Tina M. Miller, 42, EMS Lane, Leesburg. A wheel came off of Utter’s automobile, causing him to drift in …read more.

[weaver_youtube vF1IiOCaCc0 rel=0] UPDATE: Syracuse Police Department has released the name of this morning’s male shooting victim. Joshua Randall Knisley, 19, Syracuse, was pronounced dead at the scene by Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. An autopsy at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center is still scheduled for later today. Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. (Picture courtesy of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accidents: 7:43 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, South SR 25, west of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Laura L. Herring, 37, North Parker Street, Warsaw. Icy conditions caused Herrings car to slide off the road and into a fence. Damage up to $5,000. 6:35 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Armstrong Road west of CR 475E, North Webster. Driver: Michael P. Wunder, 35, CR 650E, Pierceton. Wunder lost control of his vehicle, ran off the roadway and struck a NIPSCO utility pole. The utility pole snapped in two. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 3:32 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Fred Hoyle, 18, South Main Street, Milford, and Richard G. Shaffer, 78, North Shoreside Drive, Syracuse. Hoyle was backing out of a parking space and didn’t see Shaffer and subsequently backed into his …read more.

Syracuse Town Council learned Tuesday evening during its regular monthly meeting the Syracuse Police Department now has 10 body cameras for officers and training began Wednesday (today). Police Chief Tony Ciriello reviewed some of the guidelines for the body cameras, notably they aren’t allowed to be on in rest rooms, hospitals or doctor’s offices unless …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:59 p.m. Thursday Dec. 11, East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Drivers: Michael A Shelmadine, 32, East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell, and Edward J. Kott, 71, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. Shelmadine made too wide of a turn while rounding a curve, hitting Kott’s vehicle. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:14 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, South Huntington Street, north of East Bayview Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Debbie S. Blanton, 49, Cecil Street, North Manchester. Blanton went off the road and hit a stop sign, Damage up to $2,500. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake …read more.

Jason Arnett, 23, North Webster, has been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello reports his department received information of a sexual relationship between Arnett and a 15-year-old minor. After evaluating the information, an investigation began by the department along …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force deputies, along with officers from Syracuse Police Department, arrested Jason Paul Halsey, 40, 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, for theft and various drug charges. According to a press release from KCSD, at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 9485 N. SR 13 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Sept. 20, 4:48 a.m. unknown, Warsaw. Driver: Amy E. Butler, 48, Packerton Road, Warsaw. Butler reported that she became distracted by a speeding motorist, drove off the roadway and collided with a utility pole. Butler reported the accident from …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Sept. 15, 6:35 a.m. Syracuse-Webster Road near E. 900 North, Syracuse. Driver: Jennifer N. Irwin, 24, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Sept. 14, 8:48 a.m. Country Club Road near Pink Magnolia Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, Sept. 12, 12:02 a.m. SR 25 near W. 250 South, Warsaw. Driver: Joseph R. Bailey, 50, Strawberry Lane, Rochester. Driver struck deer. Damages: $5,000 Thursday, Sept. 11, 5:23 a.m. Adams Road near EMS R3E Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Stephanie A. …read more.

Syracuse Police Department
 Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 11:45 p.m. Theft of video game equipment reported at the 100 block of Pearl Street in Syracuse. Winona Lake Police Department
 Officers of the Winona Lake Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8:51 a.m. …read more.