The Starke County Sheriff’s Office has shared their 2025 annual report and statistics.
In 2025, deputies responded to 13,754 calls for service, an increase from 12,068 calls in 2024.
During the year, deputies conducted:
- 2,381 traffic stops
- 423 warrant checks
- 704 business checks
- 1,241 extra patrol requests
Incidents generating formal case reports totaled 1,470, compared to 1,356 in 2024. Deputies also
served 1,540 legal papers, reflecting an increase from 1,307 in the previous year.
In 2025, deputies made a total of 325 arrests, including: - 107 warrant arrests
- 6 property crime arrests
- 80 drug-related arrests
- 31 driving-related arrests
- 22 arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI)
- 47 arrests for Battery and Intimidation
- 32 miscellaneous arrests
Deputies investigated 752 traffic crashes, including:
- 19 hit-and-run crashes
- 84 crashes involving personal injury
- 317 vehicles vs. deer collisions
The Detective Bureau investigated 298 cases in 2025, including: - 27 burglaries
- 78 thefts
- 50 child abuse investigations
- 38 narcotics cases
- 14 auto thefts
- 25 death investigations (including unattended deaths, fatal crashes, and suspicious
circumstances) - 2 jail-related incidents
- 12 assault cases
- 52 miscellaneous cases (including recklessness, intimidation, battery, stalking, and
missing persons)
Detectives made 71 arrests and executed 41 search warrants. As of year’s end, 22 cases
remain pending.
In 2025, the Starke County Justice Center processed 794 total intakes and maintained an
average daily population of 65 residents. The average length of stay was 68 days for felony
arrests and 29 days for misdemeanor arrests.
To enhance operational readiness and improve employee retention, the Justice Center
implemented a comprehensive onboarding program in 2025. This program requires new
personnel to engage directly with their chain of command and complete extensive training in
core competencies and use-of-force protocols prior to assuming daily responsibilities. This
initiative strengthens professional development while ensuring staff are well-prepared to manage
daily operations effectively.
Additionally, the Justice Center expanded its infrastructure by installing a second safety cell to
address the growing frequency of mental health crises. This enhancement provides critical
protection for individuals in acute distress while significantly reducing departmental liability.
In 2025, the dispatch center processed 29,736 total calls, including:
- 26,893 law enforcement calls
- 3,357 EMS calls
- 1,654 fire calls
- 4,281 911 calls
Since 2023, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office has implemented and expanded several key
community programs, including National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, Family Fun Days,
Trunk or Treat, Open House Tours, Bike with an Officer rides, Drug Take Back events,
National Police Week activities, and strengthened partnerships with all local schools. The
department also hosted a Women’s Gun Safety Class.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Sheriff’s Office plans to launch its first Citizens Police Academy
and Ride with the Sheriff program.
The report ends with a message from Sheriff Jack Rosa, who stated:
“I am very pleased with the hard work of our deputies, dispatchers, jailers, and support staff.
This success is not possible without a strong, dedicated, and professional team. Our personnel
continue to raise the bar while serving the Starke County community with honor, resilience, and
professionalism.
We are achieving a high level of productivity with the men and women who serve our
community, which is deeply appreciated. Public safety is constantly evolving, and our staff
remains committed to exceeding best practices. As always, we thank the community for its
continued support and partnerships.”
