12/02/17 – A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in the Family Express parking lot. Officer Beishuizen deployed K-9 Gunner who indicated on the presence of narcotics. A search was performed, and a bag of marijuana was discovered. One subject claimed the item and a long form arrest was made.
12/02/17 – Chief Deputy Thomas suspected a warrant subject to be hiding out in the 300 block of High Street in North Judson. Chief Deputy Thomas was assisted by Officer Beishuizen and K-9 Gunner. The wanted subject who had multiple felony warrants from other counties was found hiding inside a garage and was taken into custody without incident.
12/08/2017 – Officer Simpson conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an infraction violation. During the investigation the female driver was found to be a habitual traffic violator as well as driving under the influence. The female was taken into custody on those charges.
12/08/17 – Officer Simpson responded to a traffic accident on 600 block of North Oakwood Ave. A vehicle had run off the road and struck a guardrail. During the investigation the driver was found to be impaired and was taken into custody on charges of driving under the influence.
12/09/17 – Officer Simpson responded to the Brantwood restaurant after receiving complaints of shots fired during a fight outside the bar area. It was discovered a handgun had been fired and a female subject was taken into custody and placed on a 48 hour hold pending formal charges. A male subject was also taken into custody and booked on charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting arrest. North Judson was assisted by Starke County Sheriffs Department in this case.
12/17/17 – Officer Vanderheof responded to medical call where a male in his 20’s was found to be deceased. Due to no known medical issues an investigation will be conducted pending toxicology.
