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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Dec. 8, 8:07 p.m. An intoxicated man at Suburban Acres Trailer Park got into a vehicle that did not belong to him. Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:04 a.m. Officers respond to a report of a suicidal subject with a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Dec. 8, 9:38 p.m. SR 14 near 450 West, Silver Lake. Driver: Trevor L. Pace, 24, Julia Street, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Dec. 8, 2:26 p.m. Old Road 30 near Riverwood Ranch …read more.

Convicted of dealing cocaine, a Warsaw man was sentenced to 6 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections. Nathan Lafountain, 23, was convicted Thursday on a Class A felony charge of dealing cocaine. The charge stemmed from a May incident in which Lafountain was found by Warsaw Police to be in possession of 31 grams …read more.

Jealousy and alcohol did not mix well for a Warsaw man who was arrested early this morning when he used a gun to hit another man. Warsaw Police arrested Jordan Scott, 22, for allegedly “pistol whipping” another man. Police were called around 12:45 a.m. to Canterbury Apartments off of Husky Trail where the incident was …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 11:14 p.m. A domestic dispute was reported in the 6900 block of East Mulligan Court, Syracuse. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 8:37 p.m. Police were initially called to a reported accident on the curve as CR 100 East …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7:27 a.m. North 400 East and East 100 North, Warsaw. Driver: Susan Walters, 43, East 200 North, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Dec. 3, 7:23 p.m. North 150 West and West …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2:15 p.m. Police were called to the 13000 block of Tippecanoe Drive for a domestic fight. Jeremy James King, 39, of Larwill, was arrested on charges of battery and strangulation. Saturday, Nov. 23, 11:41 a.m. An abandoned vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:51 a.m. SR 15 South, Silver Lake. Driver: Nathan A. Wood, 40, Birchwood Court, Wabash. Driver struck a deer, which resulted in heavy damage to his truck, which had to be towed from the scene. Damages: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12 a.m. Sometime during the overnight hours, someone gained access to a Home City delivery truck and drove it into the side of the building in the 7000 block of North SR 13, North Webster. Damages …read more.

Due to installation of a storm sewer, Sheldon Street – between County Road 300 North and Petro Drive, behind Sorg Nissan in Warsaw – will be closed to all traffic beginning this afternoon. The road will be closed until Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting. Emergency vehicle traffic will not have access across the cut.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 17, 8:45 p.m. 700 West near Beaver Dam Road, Burket. Driver: James A. Price, 39, 200 East, Rochester. Price struck a downed tree that was lying in the roadway. Damages: up to $10,000 Sunday, Nov. 17, 1:49 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2:20 a.m. 5900 block of East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Police were called to a fight where one male subject was battering another with a utility knife. The report was sent to the prosecutor’s office for …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7:35 a.m. West Center and North Columbia streets. Drivers: Sandra Arevalo De Gomez, 43, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw; and John R. White, 50, Stone Camp Trail, Winona Lake. Both drivers stopped at the intersection, but Arevalo De Gomez …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cf3YTD5dyFI rel=0] Members of the Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS were called to Kmart in Warsaw where a bomb threat was called in at approximately 5:54 p.m. All stores and businesses in the Lake Village Shopping Center were evacuated at the time of the threat and parking lot barricades were established …read more.

The male driver of a minivan refused certified chemical testing after driving through the front window of the Warsaw Ace Hardware store on Tuesday afternoon. At 3:46 p.m., Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to the store at 1701 E. Center St., where John Mayer, 65, drove his green 1999 Oldsmobile Silhoutte minivan through the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Nov. 11, 10:27 p.m. South SR 25 and South Bruner Road, Mentone. Driver: Cassie A. Kuhn, 28, South 950 West, Mentone. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 3:35 a.m. McClure Oil, SR 15, Silver Lake, reported the theft of $20.10 in gasoline. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Nov. 11, 10 p.m. Jessica Garcia …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Nov. 11, 12:42 a.m. Officers responded to a report of domestic battery 100 block of Hickory Street in Leesburg. Sunday, Nov. 10, 11:51 p.m. Officers responded to a report of battery at 100 block of EMS 18A1 Lane …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:27 p.m. South SR 13 and South 500 East, Sidney. Driver: Charlene K. Young, 63, West 2nd Street, North Manchester. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Saturday, Nov. 9, 11:36 a.m. 640 West 300 …read more.

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 at Old Road 30, Warsaw, happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday, fortunately no one was seriously injured. Warsaw Police and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS responded where they found a 1994 Camaro and a 2004 Nissan SUV had collided. According to the completed police report, Louis J. Jones, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:33 a.m. Joshua Hawthorne of Warsaw reported a case of identity deception. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:27 p.m. Officers responded to the 2500 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, Nov. 7, 8:51 p.m. South Ferguson Road and SR 25, Warsaw. Driver: Barbara A. Goslee, 58, South Meadow Drive, Warsaw. Goslee was attempting to turn onto Ferguson Road, but passed the intersection and struck a steel pole. Damages: …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Nov. 4, 3:13 p.m. Officers took a report of a missing person in the 1600 block of East 200 North, Warsaw. Monday, Nov. 4, 10:27 a.m. Diesmy Garcon of Silver Lake reported a stolen passport. Monday, Nov. 4, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. South 400 West and West 200 South, Warsaw. Driver: Tabitha J. Baldridge, 17, Finch Road, Claypool. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000. Monday, Nov. 4, 8:11 p.m. South 400 West and West …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Nov. 3, 10:53 p.m. SR 13 near Vawter Park Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Kenneth J. Graff, 18, 925 East, North Webster. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:40 p.m. 400 East near SR 14, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Friday, Nov. 1, 6:29 a.m. North 450 East and EMS T15 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Gina M. Ashpole, 54, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Warsaw Police Department Officer of the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:03 p.m. Officers were called to the 100 block of EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg, in response to a violation of a protective order. Information was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9:04 a.m. An …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:30 p.m. East Old 30 and South 325 East, Warsaw. Driver: William R. Bogner, 52, West Lincolnway, Larwill. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000 Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6:48 p.m. North 150 West and West …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 28, 9:41 p.m. A juvenile runaway was reported in the 1300 block of South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Monday, Oct. 28, 5:35 p.m. Thomas Gard reported a theft of a paddleboat in the 100 block of EMS B42E …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Oct. 29, North SR 13 north of East 150 North, Pierceton. Driver: Bradly J. Kincaid, 26, North Line Street, Columbia City. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Monday, Oct. 28, 6:09 p.m. North 300 East and …read more.

David Roper He volunteered to replace a catalytic converter for a woman who was driving his children to school, but his generosity nearly killed three people. On Monday, the “soup can mechanic” was arrested and charged with a felony. (See related story) David Justin Roper, 31, of 2366 S. Lake Sharon Rd., Warsaw, has been …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:41 p.m. East Beer Road and North Shaffer Street, Milford. Driver: Jose L. Rodriguez, 22, North 250 East, Milford. Rodriguez said a deer entered the road as he was eastbound on Beer Road approaching a bridge. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8:22 a.m. Police were called in reference to a male subject who violated a protective order. A traffic stop was initiated and police found Benjamin Coble, 37, of Leesburg, to be driving without a valid driver’s …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 21, 9:45 p.m. Amanda Brunner reported her vehicle had been struck while parked in the Zimmer parking lot. Monday, Oct. 21, 6:54 p.m. Derek Matthew Bradford was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Monday, Oct. 21, …read more.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. members of Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to a traffic accident located on the U.S. 30 West and Silveus Crossing intersection in front of Medtronic. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles, an SUV and a mini van. According to Warsaw Police Department Chief Scott Whitaker the accident occurred after the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2WL4r1wd2-4 rel=0] Divers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Warsaw Police Department and the Warsaw Fire Department were on Sechrist Lake in the Barbee Chain of Lakes today attempting to raise two sunken vessels. Unfortunately, the operation was not a success. Cpl. John Engle of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources was …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp February is the earliest that a man convicted of fraud will be released from jail in Indiana, but then Christopher Clapp will be extradited to face punishment for other crimes in Ohio and possibly Montana. Clapp, 30, was sentenced last month in Warsaw for a Class D felony count of fraud. On …read more.

Drug Task Force officers from Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department spent several hours Wednesday night at the Etna Green Mobile Home Park where they located an active methamphetamine lab. Earlier in the evening, Warsaw Police received a tip that Joshua Stacy, 28, was purchasing meth-making products from several local stores. When DTF …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZlFBL_EjDVU rel=0] From left are Stacey Page; Chad Laughlin of Laughlin’s Family Auto, Warsaw; and April McCool with her children Zamien and Jessica. (Photo by Alyssa Richardsom) April McCool broke down and cried, but this time her tears were tears of joy and not sadness or anger. Having come so close to losing her …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11:42 a.m. Police were called to the 400 block of South Harding Street for an emergency involuntary detention. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1:12 p.m. Ashley Minor reported a theft of a cell phone in the 300 block of East …read more.

April McCool speaks softly as she recounts the nightmare that rocked her world Saturday night – and nearly claimed three lives. “When I opened the side door of the van, KK was foaming at the mouth, her eyes were rolled back in her head and she was making a sound like she couldn’t breathe; she …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 14, 9:45 p.m. Officers are investigating a criminal mischief report in the 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Monday, Oct. 14, 1:45 p.m. A Silver Lake woman reported a contact from Facebook was demanding money …read more.

A Flint, Mich., man was jailed Saturday evening in Kosciusko County after allegedly becoming violent with his ex-girlfriend. Justin Zachary Babendrager, 19, was taken into custody shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday in an alley north of Center Street. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Warsaw Police, Babendrager admitted to slamming his ex-girlfriend’s head …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 14, 3:06 a.m. Woman struck a parked vehicle in Whispering Trailer Park in Warsaw. Driver was cited for never being licensed. Saturday, Oct. 12, 7:28 p.m. Violation of invasion of privacy order reported in South Whitley. Saturday, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 13, 6:48 p.m. East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brittany L. Williams, 19, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver swerved to avoid children and hit a parked car. Damages: up to $10,000 Sunday, Oct. 13, 3:09 p.m. SR …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Oct. 11, 12:41 a.m. Officers were called to the 300 block of North Harrison Street to a report of underage drinking. Payton Baker, 18, of that address, was arrested. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Oct. 7, 7:30 a.m. SR 19 near 100 South, Etna Green. Driver: Aaron D. Walters, 37, 10th Street, Rochester. Driver struck deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Monday, Oct. 7, 4:34 a.m. East 500 near EMS T7 Lane, North …read more.

Warsaw Police were investigating a suspicious vehicle at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Thursday afternoon which resulted in a substantial drug find. At 5:25 p.m., officers followed the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop along North Detroit Street (SR 15) near U.S. 30. The driver of the vehicle, Angelique Holmes, 25, of Mentone, was found …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, Sept. 29, 6:50 p.m. Stephanie Kay Ramirez reported theft at her home in Claypool. Sunday, Sept. 29, 6:26 p.m. Judith Ann Hayden of Leesburg reported a slashed tire on her vehicle. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1:08 p.m. Terry W. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:43 a.m. South Barbee Drive near Lakeridge Drive, Pierceton. Driver: Paul L. Cline, 53, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. Driver ran off the road resulting in residential property damage. Damages: up to $10,000 Saturday, Sept. 28, 10:45 …read more.

Motorists along U.S. 30 in Warsaw witnessed a short foot pursuit Thursday afternoon when an Atwood man ran from police and was Tased. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Parker Street and U.S. 30 when a Warsaw Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a white SUV for a seatbelt infraction. The driver of the …read more.

Warsaw Police Department narcotic officers made a controlled purchase of heroin in Warsaw last night and took three people into custody. The drug buy was made at 533 E. Market St. after police received a tip of illegal drug activity there following an overdose. The resulting investigation and subsequent search warrants seized approximately 5 grams …read more.

Syracuse Police Department Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1:57 a.m. Ashley Hall reported a theft from the 400 block of West Wildwood Drive. Four rings valued at $1,000 were recovered from a suspect, Kory Myers, 20, of Milford. Myers was arrested for theft and receiving stolen …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2:19 a.m. North Bay Drive and East Winona Avenue. Driver: Matthew G. Sasso, 22, North Bay Drive Extended, Warsaw. A Winona Lake Police Officer located a utility pole that had been snapped. Wires and three transformers were found …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Sept. 15, 6:32 p.m. William I. Long reported the theft of a golf cart from a parking lot in Warsaw. Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:19 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a runaway juvenile in Warsaw. Sunday, Sept. …read more.

It’s a kids dream come true! With bucket truck and zip line rides, face painting, police dog demonstrations, and a host of other fun and free activities, Play It Safe Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC, has become a well-loved local favorite for kids and grown-ups of …read more.

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

A high speed pursuit in Warsaw Monday led to the arrest of a Claypool man after he refused to leave the local Meijer store. The incident started at approximately 5:18 p.m. when Warsaw Police were first called to Meijer for a man causing problems and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and were informed that the …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Sept. 6, 12:53 p.m. Bryan Thomas of Warsaw reported the theft of his dirt bike. Friday, Sept. 6, 2:17 p.m. Harwell Trucking reported damage to a semi trailer at Purina on 1350 North in Milford. Friday, Sept. 6, …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Sept. 7, 12:12 a.m. North 900 block of Hawthorn Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Hayley Lauren Smith, 19, 400 North, Warsaw; and Craig Alan Shull, 45, Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Smith backed into Shull’s parked car. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1:40 p.m. …read more.

Two Warsaw men are accused of stealing a vehicle and concocting a story of mechanical failure for why they failed to return the car. Donald Eugene Fugate, 40, and Zachary Kyle Webster, 22, both of the 400 block of South Buffalo Street, were arrested and charged with auto theft after Sparkman Auto reported the duo …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 4:37 a.m. County Farm Rd., Warsaw. Driver: David J. Burnette, 43, W. Lake St., Laketon. Burnette was northbound on County Farm Rd. when a deer ran in front of his vehicle causing a collision. Damages: up …read more.

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 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Sept. 1, 3:36 a.m. 400 North near SR 13, North Webster. Silver Lincoln Zephyr missed a curve and struck a utility pole. Driver fled the scene. Damages: up to $25,000 Saturday, Aug. 31, 9:56 a.m. 225 South near …read more.

A 19-year-old Mentone woman was arrested early Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Destinee Nicole Robinson-Moore, 19, after she disregarded a stop sign then failed to stop for a police officer. KCSD deputies first observed Robinson-Moore traveling at a high rate of speed on …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 30, 7:16 a.m. Susan O’Dell reported criminal mischief in the 1600 block of Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Friday, Aug. 30, 1:15 a.m. Meijer, Lake City Highway, reported a shoplifting. Andrea Childress, 30, of South Whitley was arrested for theft of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 23, 10:41 p.m. Randall Beer of Milford reported theft of livestock. Saturday, Aug. 24, 6:11 p.m. Female reported abdominal pain from a prior incident with a male subject. Incident occurred on SR 13 in Pierceton. Saturday, Aug. …read more.

Warsaw Police investigators are looking into a reported shooting that occurred late last night. According to Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter, officers were called at about 9:52 p.m. Sunday to 1821 Sue Ave. Four males at the residence said they were outside when a white male, driving a silver Honda Civic, drove up and displayed …read more.

Two new police cars for the Warsaw Police Department will be coming from a Fort Wayne dealer after a vote by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety taken today. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer first voted in today’s meeting against purchasing a new mower for the Warsaw Parks Department because the bid was not …read more.

A Warsaw Police Department K-9 tracked burglary suspects to a nearby residence following an early Tuesday morning break-in at the Barbee Hotel, 3620 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the hotel at about 1:55 a.m. Tuesday in reference to a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered a window …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Aug. 12, 9:41 a.m. Lake City Bank, East Center Street, reported a suspect making threatening statements to a teller about robbing the bank. The suspect, Julie Armendariz Black, 53, Warsaw, was arrested for disorderly conduct/disrupting a lawful gathering. Black was …read more.

Warsaw Police have arrested a local man on charges that the 31-year-old exposed himself to two young girls and made them watch pornographic videos. Joseph A. Sturgill, 31, of 221 S. High St. Apt. C, was arrested Thursday afternoon on warrants after police served a search warrant at his home. WPD investigators received information that …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, Aug. 2, 10:47 p.m. Traffic stop, driver never licensed. Friday, Aug. 2. 10:50 p.m. Alfonzo Gomez of Warsaw reported a hit and run. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2:12 a.m. Linda M. Ott of South Bend was found to be …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, July 31, 10:19 p.m. Officers responded to the 8300 block of South SR 19, Akron, to assist EMS on a drug problem. Sunday, July 28. An officer was called to assist with a golf cart accident involving a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, 3:50 a.m. County Farm Road north of CR 900 South, Claypool. Driver: Trey M. Burbank, 20, South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Due to heavy fog Burbank was unable to see the road and ran off the road …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, 8:21 a.m. West U.S. 30 east of North 650 West, Atwood. Drivers: Jeremy K. Skiles, 39, East 550 North, Rochester; and Hayley H. Cooper, 23, North Mark Lane, Warsaw. Skiles was driving a semi that had a tire …read more.

Acting on separate tips, Warsaw Police narcotics officers located two active meth labs Monday night and also arrested a local man for selling marijuana. According to Warsaw Police, at approximately 5 p.m., officers were given a tip that there was an active meth lab at 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 on the west side of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, July 29, 10:07 a.m. Robert L. Holderbaum of Syracuse reported finding his mother in her bed unresponsive. Sunday, July 28, 8:02 p.m. Garrett S. Leckrone of Warsaw reported theft of prescription medications. Sunday July 28, 8:41 p.m. Max …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, July 23, 4:21 p.m. Albert Leroy Stricklin, 45, of Syracuse, was found to be intoxicated and caused a car accident which injured two people. Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: …read more.

Warsaw Police Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, July 20, 10:34 p.m. Officers were called to the 300 block of South Lake Street, Warsaw, for a fight involving several black male suspects. Upon arrival, police found one of the subjects to be injured. One male subject was arrested for …read more.

A Warsaw woman has recently filed a lawsuit against members of local police departments after being arrested and jailed on what she claims were false charges. According to the suit, at approximately 4 p.m. on June 20, 2012, Denise Auer visited the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to deliver her minor children to the care and …read more.

A Warsaw bicyclist suffered only small head and knee lacerations when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Center Street. According to a Warsaw Police report, Mark Anthony Gibson, 20, was riding his bicycle along the far right side of the westbound lane on Center Street when witnesses said he began to veer to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police took one man into custody this morning after an alleged threat to life. The male Hispanic suspect was detained by police and, according to KCSD Sgt. Chad Hill, is currently being questioned. Hill said the incident began at Suburban Acres when a female alleged that the male …read more.

An accident involving two semis and at least one other vehicle east of the Medtronic on U.S. 30 in Warsaw had closed both eastbound lanes of the highway for about an hour. Emergency personnel from Warsaw Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to the crash site just before 3 p.m. The accident …read more.

Warsaw Police have concluded an investigation into an alleged child molesting and have arrested a Warsaw man in connection of the crime. On Thursday, police arrested Joshua J. Surface, 40, while he was walking on North Lake Street. Surface was picked up on a warrant that was issued as part of the investigation that he …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, June 20, 9:45 p.m. Police were called to Kohl’s where store personnel reported a shoplifting had occurred. The suspect fled the store in a vehicle, but was later located. The female driver, Erica Monique Hamlet, 26, of Fort Wayne, was …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Booster Club was bilked out of nearly $3,000 and the woman accused of the crime has confessed to the theft. Warsaw Police Detective Joe Hawn was first made aware of the missing funds on May 31 when booster club board member Garry Himes reported $2,950 missing. The theft occurred sometime …read more.

Warsaw Police have now released information regarding a Thursday drug bust in the Shamrock Mobile Home Park where two people were arrested and additional warrants are being sought. Nathan Alan Ghrist, 32, 920 Anchorage Rd. Lot 107, Warsaw, was arrested at his home on a number of charges after police received information that illegal drugs …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, June 5, midnight. Officers were called to the 2100 block of Dubois Drive where a woman reported being harassed by her ex-husband. Wednesday, June 5, 2:25 a.m. Police were called to the 200 block of Eisenhower Parkway for a fight …read more.

Nine people were arrested late Tuesday night after police were called to the 1700 block of South Blue Spruce Road amid a report of shots being fired. The investigation found that a dispute erupted into threats made on Facebook that eventually led to the discharge of a firearm. The call came in at about 11:53 …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, May 31, 7:12 a.m. 2501 Walton Blvd. Drivers: Stephen K. Kimmerling, 35, River Avenue East, Warsaw; and Gregory T. Blauser, 43, East 1150 North, Milford. Both drivers were backing from parking spaces and collided. Damages: up to $5,000 Thursday, May …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, May 29, 11:04 a.m. North Parker Street and U.S. 30. Drivers: Larry B. Schmidt, 71, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg; and Alan K. Teel, 44, LeClere Street, Ligonier. Schmidt was southbound on Parker Street behind Teel. Schmidt failed to realize Teel …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Thursday, May 30, 12:21 a.m. Officers were called to the 400 block of Clinic Court where a 19-year-old was found to be in possession of marijuana and illegally consuming alcohol. Brandon Robert Chambers, 18, 115 N. Main St., Warsaw, was arrested. …read more.

Warsaw Police have now released information to the public regarding weekend burglaries to local businesses. As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported on Monday, two out of town men were arrested for breaking into and vandalizing the Arby’s restaurant at 1980 N. Detroit St. Jason A. Whetstone, 29, of Mishawaka, and Nicholas Lee Cline, 24, of South Bend, …read more.

Arby’s on North Detroit Street in Warsaw will remain closed for what could be up to three weeks while repairs from a weekend break-in are made. Katie Aguilar-Polk tells StaceyPageOnline.com that her family’s restaurant was broken into over the weekend and the culprits caused a lot of interior damage. Warsaw Police have now filed a …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 23, 12:21 p.m. East Market and South Indiana streets. Drivers: Michelle L. Harris, 44, Rose Lane, Bourbon; and Kerry E. Sullivan, 57, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Harris was westbound on Market Street and failed to see Sullivan’s approaching SUV …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 20, 3:33 p.m. Officers were called to the 600 block of West Prairie Street where a domestic battery on a male victim by a female suspect was reported. Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. Alert citizens notified police of two …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported (See full story), a man wanted for fraud and theft is now being sought by Warsaw Police. Christopher B. Clapp, 30, has officially been named a suspect in a local case and warrants have now been issued. Clapp is already wanted on two felony warrants from Mansfield, Ohio, …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 13, 5:10 p.m. Officers were called to the 6700 block of North Kalorama Road, Leesburg, in report of an accident involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. Monday, May 13, 7:08 p.m. Rangel Arturo of Warsaw reported …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested and held on criminal charges after he attempted to force entry into a woman’s apartment while armed with a knife. Phillip Joseph Hoover, 28, 2623 E. Forest Circle, was booked on a $2,000 bond when Warsaw Police were called Saturday night to an apartment on West Center Street. According to …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 12, 10:26 p.m. A woman reported an attempted fraud against a senior citizen. Sunday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Officers were called to West Main Street for an individual threatening suicide. Saturday, May 11, 7:50 p.m. Rachel Chalmers reported the …read more.