There is a new deputy at the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa announced Patrick McKee recently joined the department on a full-time basis and has nearly five years of experience. He is a Starke County native and a graduate of Knox Community High School and of the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Deputy McKee also brings the services of his certified K9 partner, Robby. Deputy McKee and K9 Robby began patrol duty this week.