Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Monday night at the intersection of State Road 39 and 50 S. in North Judson.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Reports Success with Spring Cleanup
North Judson’s spring cleanup event was a success, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She told the town council Monday that about 200 letters were sent before the event to homes that police believed needed attention. Out of those, she said she wrote six tickets Monday for homes that still didn’t comply.
Continue readingNorth Judson to Hold Spring Cleanup Event this Weekend
The Town of North Judson is once again making it easier for residents to clean up their properties this weekend. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher is coordinating a spring cleanup event.
Continue readingNew North Judson Police K-9 Gets to Work
The newest member of the North Judson Police Department was introduced to the town council Monday. K-9 Tiko has completed his six-week training course with Officer Keaton Leszek, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher.
Continue readingHamlet Police Exploring K-9 Purchase
The Hamlet Police Department is looking at getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council last week that a dog could help slow the flow of drugs on the busy U.S. 30 corridor. “It’s here,” he said. “It’s running through the town. We’re doing everything to get it stopped.”
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Selects Second K-9
The North Judson Police Department now has a second K-9. Tiko was selected by Officer Keaton Leszek at Vohne Liche Kennels on Thursday, according to a police department Facebook post. It follows months of fundraising by the town’s police officers.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Ready to Get Second K-9 following Successful Fundraiser
The North Judson Police Department is ready to get a second K-9. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the recent fundraising effort has been successful, and the department now has enough money for the dog.
Continue readingPedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck in North Judson
A pedestrian was injured, after being hit by a pickup truck in North Judson Thursday evening. The incident happened around 5:30 in the area of State Road 10 near CVS, according to Starke County dispatchers.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department to Seek Donations for Second K-9
The North Judson Police Department is looking to add a second K-9 to the force. The town council recently agreed to let Town Marshal Kelly Fisher start raising money.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Confident That Railroad Museum Vandals Will Be Punished
The North Judson town marshal says she’s confident that there will be restitution and punishment, following last week’s vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that a break-in occurred last Thursday, and then about 30 windows were broken on the museum property the following day.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Identify Four Juveniles Believed to be Responsible for Railroad Museum Vandalism
North Judson Police say they’ve identified four juveniles behind the recent theft and vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. In a Facebook post Sunday, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher said officers reviewed camera footage and were able to successfully identify the suspects within 24 hours of the incident being reported.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Investigate Vandalism
Officers from the North Judson Police Department are investigating the act of vandalism in the downtown area.
Continue readingFreezin’ for a Reason Raises $462 for North Judson Police K9 Fund
The North Judson Police Department is reporting success with last weekend’s events. Sunday’s Freezin’ for a Reason raised $462 for the department’s K9 fund, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. During Monday’s town council meeting, Fisher thanked the officers and council members who took part.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class and Freezin’ for a Reason Next Weekend
The North Judson Police Department is offering another women’s self-defense class next Saturday. It will include a refresher from the last class, along with more in-depth, scenario-based training, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Payment for Police Department Software
The North Judson Town Council took action last week to make sure town police officers can communicate with dispatchers and other agencies. Council members approved the department’s annual payment for the InterAct Public Safety System.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Purchase Order to Outfit New Police Vehicle
North Judson Town Council members considered cost estimates related to prepping their new police vehicle for action when members met for their first meeting of the year.
Continue readingNJ Town Marshal Updates Town Council On Newest Full-Time Officer’s Progress
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher provided council members with an update about the newest addition to the full-time force when they met Monday Night.
Continue readingProposed N.J.-S.P. Policies Would Require Annual Financial Reports, More Background Checks
Annual financial reports and expanded background checks would be included in the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s latest round of proposed policy updates. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin presented several recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA during this month’s school board meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Asks Permission to Pay Officers for Unused Vacation Time
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher asked Town Council members if it would be permissible to pay some officers for a few remaining unused vacation days.
Continue readingNorth Judson Resident Expresses Concern about Neighbors Allegedly Breaking-In
A North Judson resident came before the Town Council Monday night to express concerns about neighbors reportedly entering his property and taking things.
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