A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit Friday morning.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council approved a supplemental agreement related to the viaduct at Argonne Road, Tuesday, April 21. The brief council meeting was conducted via Zoom. The agreement allows the town to work with A and Z Engineering to conduct structural repairs on the abutments at the …read more.

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.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council witnessed the swearing-in of a Winona Lake Police reserve officer and approved a land acquisition at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Town Attorney Adam Turner swore in Cody Anderson as a reserve officer for Winona Lake Police Department. Anderson will be the tenth officer in Winona …read more.

From Left: New Winona Lake Police Reserve Officers Dalis Owens and Brittany Lyon being sworn in by Town Attorney Adam Turner, right. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WINONA LAKE — The Town Council approved the swearing-in of two reserve officers for the Winona Lake Police Department at its meeting, Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Brittany Lyon …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 2:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 500 block West Emeline Street, Milford. Carl …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, West North Street near North Main Street, North Webster. Drivers: Jared A. Beer, 47, East Creekside Trail, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Hilty, 40, CR 3, Nappanee. Hilty was driving south on Main Street when he slowed in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, South SR 15 near West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorenzo A. Robertson, 25, Baltimore Avenue, Hammond; and Justin A. Powell, 23, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Robertson was driving his vehicle north on SR 15. He prepared to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, East Old Road 30 near South Ballier Road, Pierceton. Driver: Elizabeth K. Erne, 23, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Erne was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 11:42 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

WARSAW — One of two youths who fell through thin ice in a retention pond east of Winona Lake Friday night was pulled out by police, according to a news release from Indiana State Police. According to police, State Trooper Jacob Bill, who was off duty, but driving a marked vehicle, was near the intersection …read more.

Incidents Warsaw The following incidents were investigated by Warsaw Police: 6:35 p.m. Friday, a report of theft was made at Walmart in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard. About $600 in various weapons and accessories were recovered. 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, a Warsaw police officer found a $10 bill near the intersection of Market and Buffalo …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its 7th Annual Law Enforcement Field Day, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. The event offered training to all area police and sheriff’s departments and was broken into two sessions per day. Officers attending the event received 8 hours of in-service training. The training was held at …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Lake police departments have recently acquired two trek police electric bicycles. The bicycles were provided thanks to a donation from the K21 Health Foundation and purchased through Trailhouse Village Bicycles, according to a news release. Warsaw and Winona Lake Police Departments are tasked with the responsibility of patrolling several miles …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:54 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, South CR 275E, north of Wilcox Road, Warsaw. Driver: Nicholas Sands. Sands said he was run off the road by another vehicle that was driving left of center. To avoid a crash, Sand said he veered to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 5000 block of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Police responded to the Mary Jane Helmuth residence to investigate the theft of a red IPhone with pink case and a cash app card. Value: $830. Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:23 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2400 block of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Police responded to the Jonathan Boggs residence to investigate the theft of a red Chevrolet from the victim’s driveway. Value: $7,500. 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 100 block of South …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, North SR 15, north of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Arnulfo Delgado, 30, North CR 200W, Warsaw. Delgado told police he was driving his vehicle with a trailer south on SR 15 and that the trailer started to …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, Anchorage Road, east of SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeremiah C. Hunter, 34, A Street, Rochester; Rebecca L. Beer, 41, Creekside Trail, Syracuse. Hunter told police he was driving his vehicle east on Anchorage Road and that when he attempted …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:28 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 1600 block of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the Chase Schwinnen residence to investigate the theft of a scooter. Value: $800. 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 5300 block of West CR 900N, Milford. Police responded to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, east CR 900N, west of North CR 850E, North Webster. Driver: Jacob A. Wheat, 18, North Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell. Wheat told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound when another vehicle stopped in front of him. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Gary C. Powell, 62, Big Boulder CV, Fort Wayne. While pulling his semi tractor and trailer into a fenced lot, Powell’s trailer made contact with the fence. Damage up to $10,000. 5:52 p.m. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, US 30, Warsaw. Driver: Debra L. Wood, 52, Old SR 13, Pierceton. Wood was attempting to turn around in the lot of 2535 E. US 30. As she got past the gas pump, she began to turn right but …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:13 p.m. Monday, July 15, 300 block of West Market Street, Warsaw. Police took a report from Roberto Rodriquez in reference to a stolen wallet. Damage: $700. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:58 a.m. Saturday, July …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:06 a.m. Monday, July 15, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, Pierceton. Driver: Andrew O. Hohman, 35, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Hohman told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. He told …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.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:20 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2700 block East Lilly Court, Warsaw. Tina Marie Snyder-Keaffaber reported her window was shot with a BB gun.  3:17 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 3900 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Sharon E. Tusing reported theft of firearms valued at …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, North Harrison Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Marina A. Sanchez, 20, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw; Angela N. Newcom, 37, North CR 650E, Churubusco. Sanchez told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound in a parking lot and drove into the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:47 a.m. Monday, June 10, 3900 block of West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Police responded to the Rick Sprong residence to investigate a criminal mischief. Damage was done to two glass doors for the purpose of gaining entry into the residence. Damage: $1,500. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Driver: Alan R. Wuthrich, 80, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Wuthrich told police he was backing his vehicle out of a parking space at Raccoon Run Golf Course when his vehicle struck a parked car …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, North CR 800W, south of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Mary K. McConnell, 59, East High Street, Etna Green. McConnell told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on CR 800W when a deer entered the roadway. She …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local law enforcement agencies will participate in roving patrols during the month of June, including two days this week. The interdiction effort is aimed at reducing crashes, deaths and injuries. With the increase in summertime traffic, the patrols are committed to making the roads safer by their increased presence and enforcement throughout …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:09 p.m. Sunday, June 2, North SR 15, north of West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: Heather E. Miller, 31, South Henry Street, Milford. Miller told police she was driving her vehicle southbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. She told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the Corissa Prater residence to investigate the theft of vitamins and mouthwash. 3:36 p.m. Friday, May 24, 3000 block of West CR 200N, Warsaw. Police responded to the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:02 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 4200 block South CR 700W, Mentone. Joseph Harley Yocum reported theft of firestone valued at $125. 5:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 1000 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Sandra L. Simon reported theft from a shed. Items taken included …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: 2:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, North SR 19, north of West CR 450N, Etna Green. Driver: Tabitha M. McCoy, 38, West CR 575N, Etna Green. McCoy told police she was driving her vehicle northbound on SR 19 when a turkey entered the roadway. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:31 a.m. Monday, April 22, East CR 750N, west of North CR 200E, Warsaw. Driver: Kristopher E. Tom, 38, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Tom told police he was driving his vehicle westbound on CR 750N when a deer entered the roadway. He told …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:21 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 100 block of West Church Street, Leesburg. Police responded to the Daniel Harper residence to investigate the theft of a transformer from a job site. Value: $5,000. 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 4100 block of West Sunset Shore …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:11 a.m. Monday, April 1, East Old Road 30 and North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan M. Slone, 35, East CR 150N, Pierceton. Slone told police he was driving his vehicle westbound on Old Road 30 when a deer ran into the side …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, North CR 200E, south of East CR 900N, Leesburg. Driver: Jorge M. Colon Vidal, 46, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Colon Vidal told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 200S, when he said he lost control of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:36 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 8000 block of East CR 400N, Leesburg. Police took a report from John Boarman of theft of a 2014 cargo trailer. Value: $5,000. 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 100 block of EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Police responded …read more.

**UPDATE** At 9:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, a 1998 Buick LeSabre driven by Linda M. Craig, Rochester, was traveling westbound on E 1150 N south of Milford. After crossing the railroad tracks, Craig entered the intersection with Old State Road 15, where she collided with a 2018 Lincoln MKX, driven southbound by Donna L. Beer, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 1:32 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, South SR 15, north of West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Matthew J. Hayes, 26, Sunset Drive, Wabash. Hayes told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 15 when he said he lost control of his vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 28, East SR 14, east of South CR 700E, Sidney. Driver: Kelly J. Rietman, 30, West Lewis Street, South Whitley. Rietman told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. She …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.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:22 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, North SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Henry M. Hartley, 46, East Market Street, Warsaw. Hartley and a witness to the crash both told police that Hartley was driving his vehicle southbound on SR 15 and that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Police Department welcomed a new officer to its ranks during a special meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council Thursday, Jan. 3. Riley Arvanitis, 24, was sworn in by newly-appointed Town Attorney Adam Turner. According to Winona Lake Police Chief Joe Hawn, Arvanitis is a native of Schererville who …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:24 p.m. Saturday Dec. 29, 4500 block of West CR 1000N, Milford. Police responded to the Tabitha Howard residence to investigate an invasion of privacy. Milford Officers from the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:36 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 800 block …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1100 block Husky Trail, Warsaw. Martin’s Supermarket reported theft. Value: $59.89. 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 500 block North Park Ave., Warsaw. Jacob M. Messmer reported a found bicycle. Winona Lake Officers from the Winona Lake Police Department investigated …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:44 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, East SR 14, east of South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Vickie L. Coughenour, 55, South Pine Street, Akron. Coughenour told police she was driving her vehicle westbound on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:23 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 9300 block of West CR 1200N, Nappanee. Police responded to the Joseph Hochstetler residence to investigate the theft of two bicycles. Taken was a Giant Flourish ladies bicycle with black bags and lights, valued at $500; and a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 200 block of West Syracuse Street, Milford. Police responded to the Barbara Johnson residence to investigate the theft of a Notre Dame license plate. Value: $70. 4:36 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2200 block of North CR 1000E, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, East CR 1300N and North CR 175E, Milford. Driver: Kayla L. Garber, 23, Canterbury Lane, Warsaw. Garber told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on CR 1300N when a deer entered the roadway. She told police she …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:19 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, SR 13, south of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: Melissa A. Smith, 43, East CR 400N, Pierceton. Smith told police she was driving her vehicle south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. She told police …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:33 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, SR 15, south of East Main Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Tammy K. May, 55, North Columbia Street, Warsaw; Christopher Plummer, 55, East Lake View Drive, Syracuse. May told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on East Main Street and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:43 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, North SR 15, north of West CR 1350N, Milford. Drivers: Douglas S. Stump, 54, North CR 100E, Warsaw; and Filiberto Rodriguez, 56, North Vicky Lane, Warsaw. Both Stump and Rodriguez were traveling south on SR 15 when Rodriguez’s …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Martin W. Newcomb, 69, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Newcomb told police he was pulling his vehicle into a parking space and heard a bump and did not know what he had hit until he …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:17 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 3500 block of East CR 500S, Warsaw. Officers responded to the Jennifer Craft residence to investigate a report of fraud. Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:36 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 500 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:46 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, South CR 1000W, south of West CR 500S, Mentone. Driver: Leroy C. Markley, 78, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Police said Markley was driving his vehicle northbound on CR 1000W and drove off the left side of the road, …read more.

Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, East Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Richard L. Polston, 63, CR 127, New Paris. Polston told police he pulled his vehicle and trailer out of the Oakwood Resort parking lot and did not realize he had struck another vehicle until …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:34 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, West CR 200S, west of South CR 450W, Warsaw. Driver: Kylie A. Rick, 18, Manor Avenue, Elkhart. Rick told police she was driving her vehicle westbound on CR 200S when a deer entered the roadway. She was unable …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the John Young residence to investigate a theft. Taken were hand and power tools. Value: $800. 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 6900 block of North Hoss Hill Road, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:04 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 5200 block of East CR 500N, Leesburg. Police responded to the Stephen R. Ledgerwood residence to investigate the theft of a motorcycle. Stolen was a blue and yellow 1999 Suzuki. Value: $5,000. 2:51 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 100 …read more.

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.

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: 2:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, West Crystal Lake Road, east of West Snyder Road, Warsaw. Driver: Steven M. Hodges, 26, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw. Hodges was traveling west on Crystal Lake Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers …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.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:26 a.m. Monday, June 4, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Robin F. Gannon, 57, West CR 700S, Claypool. Gannon told police she was driving her vehicle south on Packerton Road when a deer entered the roadway. She was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 7:58 p.m. Friday, June 1, 8900 block of East Circle Drive, Syracuse. Police responded to the Thomas Reffle residence  for a burglary report. Taken was a Samsung tablet, iPad Pro, a gaming notebook and a Garmin GPS. Value: $4,600. North Webster Officers from …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:59 p.m. Friday, June 1, US 30 and North Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Karlan D. Yoder, 21, East CR 575N, Leesburg; Hailey P. Flores, 23, Tecumseh Street, Warsaw. Yoder told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound on US 30 and came to a …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 accidents: 4:29 p.m. Sunday, May 20, North 1st Street, south of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Driver: Niles G. Butler, 23, US 6, Ligonier. Butler told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on 1st Street when he took his eyes off the road to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:35 p.m. Sunday, May 6, East US 30, Pierceton. Driver: Jose R. Meyo, 51, East US 30, Pierceton. Police report that Meyo was driving westbound on East CR 250S at a high rate of speed. Meyo attempted to turn into the rear entrance …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.

WARSAW — A Goshen man faces multiple charges after leading police officers from several department on a cross-county chase last night, April 11, before colliding with one of the vehicles. Jared Marc Borkholder, 32, 14121 CR 36, Goshen, is charged with resisting law enforcement, battery to law enforcement, resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, possession …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: 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.

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 with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4000 block South CR 1200W, Mentone. Police responded to a call of a child being harassed on the website Letgo. 1:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 1300 block West Beech Street, Warsaw. Police responded to a call about fraud …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Coroner’s office has released the name of the male found Thursday morning deceased in his vehicle parked next to the Justice Building and the cause of death. Chase L. Higgins, 32, 106 Apple Court, Winona Lake, was found deceased in his vehicle by authorities around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. …read more.

This weekend the Warsaw Police Department, the Winona Lake Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in an event to help bring a little extra joy to this holiday season. They hope for many positive encounters with their neighbors and are grateful for the ability to give back to individuals in …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.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Reserve officer Randy Bowman is retiring after serving Kosciusko County for 30 years. The Winona Lake Police Department honored Bowman’s years of service with a retirement reception held at the Winona Lake Town Hall Wednesday, May 24. Bowman began volunteering as a reserve officer for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake police officer, Malcom Gilbert, celebrated 26 and a half years of service at his retirement party at the Winona Lake Town Hall Friday, July 29. Officers and individuals from the community came give their appreciation for Gilbert’s many years as an officer at the Winona Lake Police Department. Gilbert mentioned …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.

A retirement party will take place from 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The party is in honor of Officer Malcolm Gilbert.

WINONA LAKE — All is well following a scare in which two paddle boaters went missing this afternoon on Winona Lake. The teen girls, who asked to remain anonymous, had rented a paddle boat from the Winona Lake Parks Department. They were out on the lake when a storm blew in and they decided to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A solemn crowd gathered around the flagpoles outside the Winona Lake Police Department today, Wednesday, July 20, to pray for the protection of officers, both locally and across the nation. Event organizer Courtney Jenkins drew inspiration from her brother, who is a police officer in Key West, Fla. Having grown up in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake town council has chosen the officer who will replace Deputy Marshal Malcolm Gilbert. Officer Gilbert has been with the Winona Lake Police Department for 26 1/2 years and will retire July 31. Out of the 14 applicants, who had completed the physical agility and testing states of the application process, …read more.

Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:17 a.m. Saturday, May 21, East CR 900S west of South CR 600E, Sidney. Driver: Charles A. Lewallen, 39, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Lewallen backed up into a parked vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.

WARSAW — A steady stream of well-wishers lined up at the Warsaw Police Department Friday afternoon, April 15, to bid an unofficial farewell to Officer Joe Hawn. After 27 years, Hawn is retiring, or rather transitioning, from his position with WPD to serve as the town marshal for Winona Lake. “I’ve always loved the Warsaw …read more.

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

Officers respond to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Husky Trail. (Photo by Amanda McFarland) WARSAW — Though investigators with Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team are still awaiting toxicology reports, according to Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, preliminary investigation results indicate several factors are unlikely to have contributed to the …read more.

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

WARSAW — Local police agencies recently obtained new equipment that allows certified clandestine drug lab officers the opportunity to respond quicker to clandestine labs (meth labs) where they can render them safe.

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

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.

WINONA LAKE — Abigail E. Wing, 18, West CR 300S, Swayzee, was checked by paramedics after complaining to pain to her head and knees following an accident at 5:22 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The accident was on Chestnut Street, south of Third Street, Winona Lake.

By SGT. TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Bremen Post KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A two-week investigation by the Indiana State Police, with the assistance of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department and the North Webster Police Department, culminated with the arrest of three North Webster residents. State …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department An early morning traffic stop yesterday, Aug. 12, led police to an active meth lab in a north side Warsaw apartment complex. At 1:22 a.m. Wednesday morning, a midnight shift officer stopped a vehicle and observed drug paraphernalia. Information was provided to the officer on …read more.