Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:46 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. IDNA Brands officials reported a fraud.

The cause of the fire Sunday, March 22, at On The Grow, 809 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is being investigated by Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory and Warsaw Police Department. But that is not stopping owner Harold Schapson from re-opening. Schapson stated while the exact time frame is known, he is planning on re-opening the business …read more.

Kyle DeHart Kyle David DeHart, 22, 11136 N 450E, Syracuse, is back behind bars in Kosciusko County after being arrested at 3:44 p.m. Friday. He was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants: failure to appear and battery causing bodily injury. Both cases were filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court II. His bond has been set …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.

Lt. Kip Shuter presented the City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission a 2014 traffic report from Warsaw Police. The report was submitted during the commission’s Wednesday’s meeting. The department investigated 894 crashes, 761 property damage, 133 personal injury. There were no fatalities within the city during the past year. The report also shows there were …read more.

A joint operational investigation between Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit, Kosciusko County Drug Task Force, Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of six individuals within the last three days. Arrests began Saturday, Dec. 27, when at approximately 2 p.m. Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and the county Drug Task Force arrested …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit executed multiple felony warrants for illegal drugs Wednesday, Oct. 22. As a result, the following individuals were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Kimberly Ann Click, 52, 200 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, for dealing in a narcotic drug (heroin), a Level 5 felony. Lester Miller, 52, 200 Lakeview …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: 3:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 8200 block of East CR 250S, Pierceton. Ryan Ray Jerrell reported his cell phone stolen. 5:28 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 12400 block of North Kern Road, Syracuse. Elaine M. Spaulding, reported the theft of a 1996 …read more.

Warsaw Police Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: 4:07 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 100 block of East Winona Avenue near South Buffalo Street. Rim damaged on a city vehicle. 1:19 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 100 block of Rozella Road. Rock was thrown through the window at Rozella Ford Golf Course. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1:04 a.m. 2101 Dubois Dr. Driver: Suzetta Bartley, 53, South 100 West, Claypool. Bartley was backing from a parking space at Kosciusko Community Hospital and failed to see a second vehicle parked in a space behind her. Damages: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10:45 a.m. Laura Hunter reported fraudulent charges on credit card. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 9:35 p.m. A Leesburg man reported being harassed. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6:52 p.m. James Elder reported an animal bite incident. Tuesday, Sept. 2, …read more.

An animal cruelty charge has been filed against a Warsaw man accused of moving and leaving his dog inside the abandoned house. Warsaw Police were called to 857 Oak Brook Place on Aug. 7, for an animal complaint. Upon checking the house, officers found it to be empty, expect for a dog barking inside. Information …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 31, 8:46 p.m. Bianca Prater reported criminal mischief to her yard, made by an unknown vehicle, in the 5800 block of South 450 West, Claypool. Sunday, Aug. 31, 8:17 a.m. Richard Davis reported criminal mischief to his …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 9:58 p.m. An officer was called to the 400 block of East 1150 North, Milford to assist Elkhart City Police with the transport of a juvenile. The juvenile was found to be in possession of marijuana …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 8:15 a.m. East 450 North and North 100 East, Warsaw. Driver: Jack S. Moody, 54, North Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:49 a.m. West 125 North and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Sunday, Aug. 24, 9:18 p.m. West 1350 North and North 1025 West, Nappanee. Driver: Wanda J. Miller, 44, West 1100 North, Nappanee. Miller was not able to provide police with an account of the accident. Witness James Bontrager told …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 24, 4:20 a.m. A firearm was found in a field/wooded area in the 1600 block of East 200 North, Warsaw. North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Sunday, …read more.

Four people were arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine in a Winona Lake trailer park Tuesday night. Winona Lake Police say that at approximately 8 p.m., narcotics officers of the Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments responded to Lot 63 of Fair Lane Trailer Park, 1202 Wooster Road, to investigate a tip. During the investigation, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1 a.m. Trevor Wiltrout reported his truck was vandalized in the 2900 block of Patterson Road. Monday, Aug. 18, 11:30 p.m. Officers were called to the 3300 block of East Center Street where an individual attempted suicide by drug …read more.

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

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 8:45 p.m. Rebecca Hasse reported a theft of an iPad in the 100 block of North Medusa Street. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 6:54 p.m. Officers …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Aug. 11, 11 p.m. Officers were called to a battery in the 1500 block of Provident Drive. Steven Masteller was arrested. Monday, Aug. 11, 7:36 p.m. Officers served a warrant in the 3700 block of Lake City Highway. Ryan Paul …read more.

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

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Aug. 10, 4:18 p.m. North Harrison and East Fort Wayne streets. Drivers: Janice L. Engelberth, 73, North Johnson Street, Warsaw; and Zackary L. Bradley, 25, East Center Street, Warsaw. Engelberth was westbound on East Fort Wayne Street and stopped at …read more.

North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 8, 9:30 a.m. Eric Swick reported the theft of an iPhone 4 taken from his work vehicle in the 100 block of Wesley Lane. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, …read more.

Two local residents were arrested by Warsaw Police late Thursday after officers received a tip regarding methamphetamine activity in a vehicle. Officers located the suspect vehicle near Columbia and Fort Wayne streets and initiated a traffic stop. A police canine alerted to the presence of illegal drugs and a search warrant was obtained for the …read more.

Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, Aug. 7, 8:40 a.m. A theft was reported from the recycling station in the 11600 block of North SR 15. Michelle L. McGuire, 36, of Goshen, was arrested Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the …read more.

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

A mother and daughter each face up to 30 years in prison for stealing Hydrocodone pills from a local pharmacy. CVS Pharmacy Assistant Laura Hughes, 21, of Warsaw, was arrested after an Aug. 3 investigation requested by CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The pharmacy’s loss prevention department reported the theft of drugs by Hughes noting …read more.

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

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

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

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

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

Douglas B. Jordan Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michel Reed, Kosciusko County Prosecutor Daniel Hampton and the Warsaw Police Department are sending a strong message to drug dealers that they will be aggressively pursued and punished. Last Monday, one of two Wabash residents who was arrested earlier this year was sentenced to prison for dealing heroin. …read more.

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

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, June 17, 10:32 p.m. A theft and possession of marijuana was investigated in the 900 block of East Center Street. Tuesday, June 17, 9:30 a.m. Ryan Beaver reported the theft of a pickup truck from the 2600 block of Tippe Downs Dr., …read more.

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

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

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

North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Friday, June 13, 2:07 p.m. North SR 13 and Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Drivers: Stanley G. Ogan, 66, Colfax Street, North Manchester; and James A. Pancake, 21, East 500 North, North Webster. Ogan said he didn’t see the red …read more.

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

Three people were taken into custody Thursday afternoon at a Warsaw apartment after undercover narcotics officers received information that morphine was being sold there. The arrests happened at about 1:30 p.m. at 163 N. 175 E. Apt. B. Upon approaching the residence, Warsaw narcotics officers spoke with a female, identified as Jennifer Moore, 25. Moore had just …read more.

A 23-year-old was arrested by Warsaw Police on Wednesday after he allegedly molested a young girl 5 years ago. Terren Raphael was 18 when his accuser, now a 15-year-old girl, said she was sexually molested and threatened at the time to stay quiet. Warsaw Police began their investigation with the Indiana Department of Child Services …read more.

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

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

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

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

Warsaw Police Department Offices of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 2, 7:47 p.m. Officers took a report of criminal mischief that occurred in the 500 block of West Jefferson Street. The incident remains under investigation. Monday, June 2, 5:45 p.m. Torin Myers, 18, reported the theft of a cell …read more.

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

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

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

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 25, 2:03 a.m. Police were called to the Aloha Bar where Kevin Wilson was arrested for battery. Saturday, May 24, 12:08 p.m. Brandon Jones was arrested in the 500 block of West Center Street, Warsaw, for dealing marijuana. Saturday, May …read more.

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

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

Manufacturing methamphetamine in his North Webster apartment with a young child present has landed a man in jail. At around 7 a.m. this morning, Warsaw Police Narcotics officers arrested Steven Lynn Iden II, 34, after he was found cooking meth his 9-year-old child in the apartment. According to a press release, Iden sold meth to …read more.

Warsaw and Nappanee Police officers made two unrelated arrests recently, both stemming from domestic disputes that escalated into severe criminal offenses. In the first case, Terry Lee Morrisett, 33, of 425 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, was arrested yesterday on two Class D felony charges of criminal confinement and strangulation and a Class A misdemeanor battery pertaining to …read more.

Richard D. Cain Warsaw Police have now released more information on the meth lab found at a local hotel that we first reported about on Friday. (See related) This morning, WPD issued a press release noting that officers were called just before 1 p.m. to the Comfort Inn after Richard D. Cain, 33, of Warsaw, and Courtney C. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit and officers executed a number of felony warrants late Thursday and early this morning. The result was 21 people jailed for crimes largely dealing with drugs. Other offenses included robbery and misdemeanor OWI. Those arrested were: Mark J. Alldaffer, 27, 7238 S. 400 W., Claypool, for one count of dealing in …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, April 28, 1:10 p.m. Officers responded to the area of 2600 West 200 South, Warsaw, where a dump truck was reportedly in a field. Warsaw Police Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, April 28, 9:08 p.m. South SR 19, Mentone. Driver: Brenda G. Smith, 54, East 300 North, Rochester. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Monday, April 28, 7:32 a.m. South SR 25, Warsaw. Driver: Amber Diehl, 27, South …read more.

Warsaw Police continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at the Lassus Handy Dandy gas station. Police were called around 4 a.m. to 1900 Plaza Dr. in reference to the report made to dispatch. The store clerk notified police that the suspect entered the store while other customers were there. Once …read more.

Authorities have arrested a Winona Lake man on a rape charge following a two-week investigation. Michael J. Elliott, 50, was arrested this afternoon by Warsaw Police on charges that he forced sex acts on a 17-year-old family friend at her Warsaw home. The girl went to Kosciusko Community Hospital on April 6 reporting she was …read more.

Synthetic cannabinoid could be behind a man’s violent rage that prompted him to bite off a woman’s thumb and attack a Warsaw Police Officer. Johnathan Mallery, 25, of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, was found standing in the middle of Parker Street Thursday evening when officers responded to a 911 call. The call came …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to South Columbia Street near Godman Street just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning when a pickup truck was found in Eagle Creek. According to a Warsaw Police report completed Monday morning, Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a call at 5 a.m. Sunday morning advising that a vehicle was in the water …read more.

Warsaw Police investigators have closed their investigation into an alleged stabbing that happened Thursday evening. According to a press release, investigators determined that the stab wounds to the 54-year-old woman were self-inflicted. Through interviews with the woman, she admitted to fabricating the story of two assailants. (See story) Warsaw Police wish to reassure our community …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, April 1, 7:07 a.m. East 200 North and U.S. 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Fernando Gomez, 45, Dennis Court, Plymouth; and Devin M. Lenfestey, 17, North 175 East, Warsaw. Gomez failed to see Lenfestey’s vehicle stopped for a traffic light …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Friday, March 28, 1:15 a.m. A theft of a handgun was reported in the 4600 block on North 925 East, North Webster. Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, March 27, …read more.

A Muncie man who goes by two different names allegedly admitted to sexually battering his cousin’s girlfriend. The incident in question occurred Jan. 11 and was initially reported more than a month later as an attempted rape. According to Warsaw Police officers, the adult female victim reported the suspect, Jacob Thomas Crisler, 19, was staying …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Monday, March 17, 6 p.m. A theft of gasoline was reported from the Freedom Express gas station in Leesburg. The suspect was driving a white GMC Yukon.   Milford Police Department Officers of the Milford Police Department recently investigated …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Monday, March 30, 4:27 p.m. South Huntington Street and East Pickwick Drive. Drivers: Rick A. Flynn, 50, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell; and John Kelsey, 61, E. Nokomis Drive, Syracuse. Flynn said his cell phone rang and he looked down to …read more.

Three suspects sought for attempted murder charges by Plymouth Police were located in Warsaw last week and arrested with assistance from the Warsaw Police Department’s SWAT team. The arrests happened last Thursday morning on Warsaw’s Park Avenue. According to a press released provided today by Plymouth Police, Christopher Tackett, 16, of Tippecanoe; Heather Alexander, 21, …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department is pleased to have McArthur Counseling Center and Medtronic as gold level sponsors for this year’s fifth annual Victim Services 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on Saturday, April 12, at Winona Lake. A pre-registration form is available online through April 2 at www.warsaw.in.gov. Click on  Departments, Police, then Victim …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Feb. 24, 3:25 p.m. A death investigation occurred in the 11000 block of North Wawasee Circle, Cromwell. Monday, Feb. 24, 3:20 p.m. Lorene Dotson reported a burglary had occurred at a home in the 12100 block of South …read more.

An anonymous tip led Warsaw Police to initiate a traffic stop in Warsaw Monday afternoon and turned up a significant amount of Heroin. The traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix happened at about 2 p.m. in the 300 block of South Detroit Street. Police say the two people in the vehicle, Meagan A. Martens, …read more.

Just as basketball is stirring up a great deal of activity this March, more than 250 Indiana law enforcement agencies are planning to launch action of their own. Beginning Friday, Feb. 28, state and local police in Kosciusko County will initiate a major enforcement effort to crack down on impaired and dangerous driving.  Operation Pull …read more.

In recent years, law enforcement efforts have put a lid on much of the gang-related illegal activity in the area. But the release valve seems to have become Kosciusko County road signs. “Last year was actually a very bad year for spray painting,” said Jeff Beeler, Kosciusko County Highway Department sign technician. During 2013, about …read more.

KCH Health and Wellness Center staff arrived to work at around 4:50 a.m. this morning only to find that the business had been burglarized. Warsaw Police quickly responded to the center, located at 1500 Provident Dr. on the Kosciusko County Hospital campus. Pry marks were located on an exterior door where the suspect or suspects …read more.

At about 9:49 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Police responded to the area of Central Park after a male subject called 911 to report that his sister had been shot. Central Park quickly became the center of the search area where police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Multi-Township EMS and a rescue unit from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

The owner and two employees of a Leesburg gas station were taken into police custody last week and charged with selling synthetic drugs. The arrests followed an investigation that spanned several months. According to a Warsaw Police Department press release, police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office received complaints that Katie’s Kwik Mart, 101 S. …read more.

An elderly woman has been sentenced to 2 years behind bars for dealing drugs in Warsaw. Last week, Catherine Curtis, 68, received a 2-year sentence in the Indiana Department of Corrections for pleading guilty to dealing a Schedule IV controlled substance as a Class C felony. Curtis was initially charged with three felonies, including two …read more.

Lakeside Chevrolet in Warsaw did not submit the lowest bid for three new Chevrolet Caprice patrol vehicles, but the local dealership was still awarded the contract during this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. Kelley Chevrolet out of Fort Wayne submitted the lowest of only two bids received for the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Investigators of the Warsaw Police Department say they have solved a recent west side burglary where suspects ransacked a home and stole items including a handgun. On Thursday, the day after the home burglary, WPD investigators interviewed Alexis Henry, 18, of Warsaw, about the crime. Henry is the victim’s 18-year-old granddaughter. As a result of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:59 p.m. North SR 19 and West 250 North, Etna Green. Driver: Andrea L. Bottomley, 18, Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Warsaw Police Officers of the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said street department superintendent Lacy Francis has resigned his position as a result of a preliminary investigation that uncovered billing irregularities. At issue is “incomplete verification of work completed” pertaining to the city’s newly established Warsaw Storm-Water Utility. The billing issues were for previous storm-water projects, according to Thallemer. The storm water utility, …read more.

Following several months of investigation, Warsaw Police concluded the operations Friday with the arrest of a Warsaw man accused of dealing in methamphetamine. After receiving numerous complaints regarding heavy drug traffic at 1117 W. Winona Ave., in Warsaw, police culminated their investigation at about 5:30 p.m. Friday where they served a search warrant. Narcotics officers …read more.

            Three Warsaw residents were taken into police custody Wednesday afternoon on a number of drug and theft charges following an investigation at the Economy Inn on Lake City Highway. Warsaw Police accompanied the Indiana Department of Child Services to the Economy Inn where Janelle Hall, 23, and her brother, …read more.

A crime of passion has a Warsaw man in jail without bond after police say he stabbed a man involved with his ex-girlfriend. Warsaw Police officers were called to Kosciusko Community Hospital Monday afternoon where they reported a stabbing victim had come in for treatment. At about 1:25 p.m., officers spoke with the male victim …read more.

[weaver_youtube wlnSWo34Bto rel=0] Warsaw Police officers were in pursuit of a vehicle in Warsaw after the driver failed to stop for an unmarked squad car. As StaceyPageOnline.com reported on Wednesday, at about 2 p.m. Warsaw Police attempted to stop a green Honda near the intersection of Winona Avenue and Indiana Street. As officers attempted the traffic …read more.

Early Friday morning, Warsaw Police arrested a man and woman at Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street. The man was reported by pharmacy personnel for trying to purchase Sudafed, but thanks to a statewide check system, the purchase was denied. At about 9 a.m., officers were called to the grocery store where they located Jack …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Jan. 9, 9:21 p.m. Officers were called to the 1400 block of South Raspberry Court, Warsaw, for a reported battery. Thursday, Jan. 9, 3:30 p.m. Officers investigated a property damage accident in the 5700 block of East 950 …read more.

A tip led Warsaw narcotics officers to a “significant” methamphetamine manufacturing operation in southern Kosciusko County Tuesday night that ultimately landed a North Manchester man in jail. Warsaw Police detectives initially responded to a Warsaw residence where they were provided with a tip that meth was being manufactured at 11834 S. Peru Road, Silver Lake. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 12:15 a.m. South SR 13 and East 650 South, Pierceton. Driver: Charles H. Runyan, 55, North SR 13, Pierceton. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 North Webster Police Department Officers of the North Webster …read more.

Four individuals were arrested at a Pierceton residence Wednesday afternoon when an unrelated investigation led to a meth lab. Warsaw Police Officers Paul Heaton and L.W Fuller went to the residence at 102 N. Washington St., where Jinniffer Ann Miller, 27, of that address; Brandon Douglas Landry, 26, Brant Drive, Bremen; Chelsea Rashell Wools, 19, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 11:26 p.m. Officers were called to the 400 block of North Tucker Street in Mentone for a juvenile complaint. Heather Layne Micksell, 19, of Rochester, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Wednesday, Dec. 25, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Dec. 23, 12:16 a.m. Report of intoxicated Silver Lake man entering another person’s residence without permission in Silver Lake. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:41 a.m. Brandon Boisvert of North Manchester reported his ex-girlfriend had stolen his credit card. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Dec. 16, 5:00 a.m. SR 13 near 800 North, North Webster. Driver: Andy R. Collins, 36, Crystal Flash Road 7, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Dec. 22, 10:57 p.m. 700 South near …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 held its annual Christmas with a Cop event at the Warsaw Walmart Saturday morning. Reporter Alyssa Richardson attended the event and provided the photos.

The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #149, paid tribute to a local man Thursday night for his actions to assist law enforcement last month. Matt Podenski was honored for assisting an undercover Warsaw Police officer who was attempting to make an arrest on a fleeing subject. It happened Nov 26 in the Walgreens …read more.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 13 children from Warsaw will have the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and family members with the help of the Warsaw Police Department. The annual “Shop with a Hero” event is hosted by Meijer at many of its locations, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars in gift …read more.