North Judson Police Department

Doug Vessely
North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely

Announcements:

North Judson residents who live within the town limits and own cats or dogs are required to have proper tags for their animals. The grace period expired Feb. 15th. Tags may be obtained from the town office at 310 Lane Street. Town Marshal Doug Vessely says anyone who does not have the proper tags for their animal may be fined up to $50 per pet. Animals must remain on their owner’s property or be walked on a leash at all times.

Vessely also reminds pet owners to clean up after their animals.

Incidents:

2/14/16 – An investigation into the Feb. 13th hit and run in front of the North Judson United Methodist Church has come together. A complete report requesting charges has been sent to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.

2/15/16 – Several loose dogs were reported in the 200 block of Franklin Street.

2/16/16 – After a property damage incident in the 400 Block of West Talmer Avenue, both parties agreed to a settlement.

2/16/16 – North Judson Police responded to a report of threats and harassment in the 500 block of Vine Street.

2/17/16 – North Judson Police received another report of loose dogs in the 400 block of Main Street. They were gone when the officer arrived.

2/19/16 – A female student at North Judson-San Pierre High School reported the theft of cash from the locker room during gym class.

2/20/16 – The North Judson Police Department, Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash on Talmer Ave. at Ono Drive.

Arrests:

Inclusion in the arrest reports is merely a record an arrest was made and is not an indication of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

2/17/16 – Rickie Clemons, Jr, 20, Knox – Starke Circuit Court bench warrant.

2/20/16 – Ramon A. Santiago, 52, North Judson – Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated causing serious bodily injury.