A Knox man was arrested Wednesday, September 28 on several charges following an investigation into a call about a suspicious person.
Continue readingCity of Knox Police Department has Open Position
The Knox City Police Department is currently looking to hire a full-time police officer.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Works to Identify Suspect in Rash of Vehicle Break-ins
The Knox City Police Department has identified a suspect allegedly involved in several recent vehicle break-in incidents.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Shooting Incident
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 6500 S. block of State Road 39 in North Judson shortly after 7 p.m. CT Wednesday night.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adjusts Salary Ordinance, Mayor Issues Reminder Concerning Compost Pile Use
The Knox City Council members reviewed an amendment to section 5 in the salary ordinance which pertains to a clothing allowance for the Police Department.
Continue readingWanted Man through State of Florida Arrested in Starke County
A man wanted on a warrant for a parole violation with an original charge of homicide was arrested in Starke County Saturday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officer Not Injured after Monday Evening Accident Responding to Possible Abduction Call
A Monday night call of a possible child abduction ended with the safe return of the child, but an accident prior to getting to the scene ended with a damaged North Judson Police Department vehicle.
Continue readingKnox K9 Aids in Arrest
A Knox man was arrested with the assistance of a K9 Tuesday, May 31 after allegedly eluding police following an incident.
Continue readingKnox City Council, Board of Works Discusses Police Operations
The Knox City Council and Board of Works members discussed police operations during work sessions prior to their respective regular meetings last week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Fundraising Effort for Additional City Police Department K9
Fundraisers will soon be underway for a new K9 for the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingCity of Knox Gearing up for Busy Spring
The City of Knox is gearing up for a busy spring.
Continue readingKnox City Council Reviews Ordinance Giving Knox Police Department Limited Agency for Park Board for Limited Purpose of Denying Entry
The Knox City Council members reviewed an ordinance during their most recent meeting that would authorize the Knox City Police Department to act as the limited agent for the Knox Park Board for the limited purpose of denying entry.
Continue reading*UPDATE* Silver Alert Declared for Missing Starke County Man
The Silver Alert concerning a missing Starke County man has been canceled.
Continue readingPrescription Drug Take Back Day Event in Knox Saturday, February 12
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with the Knox City Police Department and the Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, are hosting a prescription drug take back day in Knox Saturday, February 12.
Continue readingUPDATE Knox City Police Conducting Death Investigation
The Starke County Coroner’s Office, Knox City Police Department and the Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old male in Knox.
Continue readingKnox City Police Conducting Death Investigation
The Knox City Police Department is conducting a death investigation after being called to a residence in the 400 South block of Main Street Wednesday morning a little before 10 a.m. CT.
Continue readingKnox City Police Chief Recommends Probationary Officer for Hire
There will be a new officer working for the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts SRO Resignation
The Knox Community School Board members officially accepted the resignation of School Resource Officer (SRO) Steve VanDerAa Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Looking for Officers
The Knox City Police Department is looking for full-time officers.
Continue readingKnox City Police to Start Carrying Narcan amid Spike in Overdoses
Knox City Police officers will soon carry Narcan. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that they haven’t until now, since EMS is already in town and certain regulations would have to be followed, “But here lately, we’ve been having overdoses left and right, so we’re going to start carrying it, each officer.”
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