Incidents:

5/24/16 – A resident in the 1900 block of east 700 South in North Judson reported a shed was broken into and an air compressor was stolen.

5/24/16 – A resident in the 2400 block of south 100 West in North Judson reported her 2014 gray/black Malibu missing from the residence.

5/24/16 – A Hamlet resident advised she received a scam telephone call.

5/25/16 – A fight between two men was reported in the 8700 block of north 1175 East in Walkerton.

5/26/16 – A resident in the 7000 block of East Toto Road reported receiving threats from a known suspect and her friends.

5/26/16 – A vehicle versus coyote property damage accident was reported a the intersection of State Road 8 and 600 East in Knox.

5/26/16 – A resident in the 10000 block of East State Road 8 in Culver reported known suspects broke the window out of his vehicle.

5/26/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on Division Road east of Washington Township Fire Department.

5/27/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on 150 North at 1025 East in Grovertown.

5/27/16 – A resident in the 10000 block of East State Road 8 in Culver advised he loaned his 1999 Red Ford F350 Super Duty truck to someone for a few hours the previous night. The truck has not been returned, and he has not been able to make contact with the person who took it.

5/27/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported at the intersection of 600 North and 800 East.

5/27/16 – A motorist reported her vehicle was damaged on U.S. 30 west of 600 East in Hamlet when the vehicle in front of it kicked up road debris.

5/27/16 – A resident in the 5000 block of east 200 South in Knox reported the theft of a vape mod and accessories, a cell phone and an Xbox One from his residence.

5/27/16 – A resident in the 8900 block of south Jefferson Street in Monterey reported her neighbor is throwing fireworks at her residence.

5/28/16 – A resident in the 3900 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported the tires on her vehicle have been slashed.

5/28/16 – A single-vehicle property damage accident was reported in the 8900 block of east State Road 8 in Knox.

5/28/16 – A vehicle versus motorcycle personal injury accident was reported in the 5400 block of South CR 210 in Knox. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded.

5/28/16 – A resident in the 4300 block of West U Road in North Judson reported a black car pulled up to her residence as she was leaving for work and said the occupants got out, started banging on her windows and threw a dead squirrel in her yard.

5/29/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported in the 10100 block of East State Road 8 in Knox.

5/29/16 – A 2001 Silver Buick LeSabre was reported stolen overnight from a residence in the 5800 block of East 900 South in Knox.

5/29/16 – – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported at the intersection of State Road 23 and 200 South in Knox.

5/29/16 – A resident in the 1100 block of east 900 South in Knox reportedly found drug needles.

Arrests:

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

5/23/16 – Cruz Alonzo Ramirez, 19, Fort Wayne – Illegal possession, consumption of alcohol, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

5/24/16 – Edgar Aguilar, 27, Chicago – Operator never licensed.

5/25/16 – Annette Sue Beedle, 59, Knox – Warrant.

5/25/16 – Ronda Kay Cudney, 31, Plymouth – Maintaining a common nuisance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

5/26/16 – Rickie Clemons, Jr., 21, Knox – Warrant.

5/26/16 – Christopher Rodriguez, 24, Kempton – Possession of methamphetamine.

5/28/16 – Paris Gray Dunn, 53, Knox – Resisting law enforcement.

5/29/16 – Brent A. White, 28, North Judson – Resisting law enforcement by vehicle.

5/29/16 – Adam Szczechowicz, 23, Chicago – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

 

 

 

Incidents:

5/16/16/ – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department responded to a rollover accident involving a tractor-trailer on State Road 10 west of Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson.

5/16/16 – A vehicle versus deer property damage accident was reported on State Road 8 at 800 East in Knox.

5/16/16 – A caller in the 7200 block of north 825 East in Walkerton requested an officer and advised her husband is holding a man at gunpoint.

5/17/16 – A Knox resident reported her credit card was cloned.

5/17/16 – A resident in the 2500 block of west First Street in North Judson reported someone broke into his house, took his medication and his mother’s debit card.

5/17/16 – A motorist reported a county officer’s vehicle flipped a rock and hit her windshield, leaving a hole. The incident occurred at the intersection of 250 West and State Road 10 in North Judson.

5/17/16 – Officials from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County Jail are investigating a report of trafficking with inmates.

5/17/16 – A resident in the 5800 block of U East Road in North Judson reported his 15-year-old neighbor digging holes on private property and making dirt hills to ride his dirt bike and 4-wheeler on.

5/17/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 10 east of U.S. 421 in San Pierre.

5/17/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on 1100 east at 750 South in Culver.

5/18/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlet Police Department and Starke County EMS responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch in the 4300 block of north State Road 23 in Grovertown. The vehicle was not occupied when they arrived.

5/18/16 – A Knox resident reported her credit card was “cloned.”

5/18/16 – A caller reported illegal burning of garbage in the 6500 block of south State Road 39 in North Judson. The officer spoke to the person who was burning items, checked the burn pile and only found wood-type brush items. No trash or illegal items were located.

5/18/16 – A resident in the 2000 block of south State Road 23 in Knox asked to file a theft report.

5/18/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on Sttate Road 10 east of 700 West in North Judson.

5/19/16 – A resident in the 2100 block of south State Road 23 in Knox reported being threatened by a known suspect.

5/19/16 – A vehicle versus semi traffic accident was reported on U.S. 30 west of the Grovertown Truck Stop.

5/19/16 – A semi driver reported being stopped for 45 minutes at the intersection of 300 east north of Division Road due a train. Norfolk Southern was advised.

5/19/16 – A resident in the 600 block of east 625 South in Monterey reported the theft of an air compressor.

5/20/16 – A Knox resident reported being threatened on the telephone.

5/20/16 – A FedEx driver reported being threatened while making a deliver in Koontz Lake.

5/20/16 – A resident in the 8200 block of North Eureka Drive in Knox reported several

5/21/16 – A resident in the 1600 block of east 250 South in Knox reported neighbors throwing rocks at his residence.

5/21/16 – Officers responded to a report of possible drug activity at a residence in the 7100 block of east 50 South that caught fire on April 9th.

5/21/16 – A Starke County K9 Officer assisted the Indiana State Police on a call in the area of 750 North and South Street in Koontz Lake.

5/22/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake Fire Department responded to an accident with injuries in the 11100 block of 400 North in Grovertown.

5/22/16 – A resident in the 7900 block of North Frost Street in Koontz Lake advised his residence has been broken into.

5/22/16 – A resident in the 8900 block of south Birch Street in Monterey reported his shed has been broken into.

5/22/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on 700 East north of State Road 8 in Knox.

5/22/16 – A Knox resident reported receiving a threatening telephone call.

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.

5/16/16 – Jason William Crane, 46, Knox – Warrant.

5/16/16 – Dustin James Tidwell, 38, Michigan City – Invasion of privacy, resisting law enforcement and escape.

5/19/16 – Patrick D. Sanders, 26, Fort Wayne – Driving while suspended.

5/19/16 – Kelli Vinezeano, 22, Hamlet – Possession of marijuana.

5/19/16 – Avery Austin Mullins, 33, Plymouth – Warrant x2.

Incidents:

5/9/16 – A resident in the 100 block of west 450 South in North Judson asked to file a fraud report.

5/9/16 – A resident in the 11300 block of Circle Ave. in Walkerton asked to file a theft report.

5/9/16 – An injury accident was reported on U.S. 30 eastbound east of 1100 East in Hamlet. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlet Fire Department, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Police Department responded.

5/10/16 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of 700 East and 25 North in Grovertown.

5/10/16 – A resident in the 8900 block of south Jefferson Street in Monterey filed a theft report on a silver Jeep.

5/10/16 – A resident in the 2500 block of east 150 South in Knox reported mailboxes smashed the previous night.

5/10/16 – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported in the 900 block of west State Road 10 in North Judson.

5/10/16 – A resident in the 3000 block of east 300 North in Knox reported harassment.

5/10/16 – a Knox man reported accidentally shooting himself in the arm. The Knox Police Department was advised.

5/11/16 – A trespasser was reported on 200 South west of 100 West in North Judson.

5/11/16 – A Walkerton resident reported credit card fraud.

5/11/16 – A North Judson resident reported forgery.

5/11/16 – A Knox resident reported identity theft.

5/11/16 – An injured bald eagle was reported in a field in the 100 block of north 500 East in Knox. DNR was notified.

5/12/16 – A traffic accident with injuries was reported at the Marathon gas station in Walkerton. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake Fire Department all responded.

5/12/16 – A fight was reported in the 5100 block of south 275 West in Knox. Neighbors were reported arguing over someone driving recklessly and throwing rocks in the yard with tires.

5/12/16 – A property damage accident was reported in the 200 block of south State Road 23 in Knox.

5/13/16 – A resident in the 2400 block of south A Street in North Judson reported windows broken out and the front door broken in.

5/13/16 – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported at the intersection of Toto Road and State Road 39 in North Judson. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department responded.

5/13/16 – A resident in the 1400 block of west 250 South in North Judson reported his home was broken into and two chainsaws are missing.

5/13/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported at the intersection of Toto Road and 550 East in Knox.

5/13/16 – A Grovertown resident reported fraudulent activity on her bank account.

5/13/16 – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported at the intersection of State Road 10 and U Road in North Judson.

5/13/16 – A resident in the 6100 block of south 250 West in North Judson requested an officer for a theft report.

5/13/16 – A slide-off was reported in the 200 block of south 700 East in Knox.

5/14/16 – A vehicle versus tree crash was reported at the intersection of 750 East and 850 South in Ora.

5/14/16 – A resident in the 2400 block of south A Street in North Judson reported the theft of several items.

5/14/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, North Judson and San Pierre Fire Departments responded to a report of a Jeep flipped over in a ditch.

5/14/16 – The owner of property at the intersection of 1000 East and 250 South in Knox reported one of his outbuildings was broken into and items were stolen.

5/14/16 – A resident in the 3600 block of East Debby Drive in Knox reported extremely loud fireworks. The incident report indicates they were part of a 16^th birthday party celebration.

5/14/16 – A vehicle versus deer property damage accident was reported on U.S. 35 near U.S. 30 in Hamlet.

5/15/16 – A North Judson resident reported fraud.

5/15/16 – A resident in the 9300 block of west State Road 10 in San Pierre reported someone siphoned gas from a vehicle and stole the horn.

5/15/16 – A resident in the 5700 block of south 250 West in North Judson reported a residential break-in.

5/15/16 – A residential burglary was reported in the 5200 block of south A Street in North Judson.

5/15/16 – A resident in the 2700 block of 100 South in Knox advised he got into a verbal argument with the neighbor, who threatened to burn his house down.

5/15/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire on U.S. 30 east of U.S. 35 in the westbound lane.

5/15/16 – A Koontz Lake resident reported kids riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes extremely fast on Tippecanoe 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 innocent until proven guilty.

5/10/16 – Brian A. Ligue, 30, Westville – Charges not specified.

Incidents:

5/2/16 – A resident in the 3200 block of north 100 East in Knox reported his John Deere pallet forks for his 4000s 400 loader were stolen sometime in the last few months.

5/2/16 – Officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of north 700 East in Grovertown that has been condemned due to a meth lab where people were reportedly trying to get in.

5/2/16 – Officers responded to the Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30 for a report of an older woman and younger man who have been living in their vehicle there for the past week or so. The caller advised the man was walking around by the semis today with bolt cutters.

5/2/16 – A resident in the 7200 block of south 200 West in North Judson reported four men at her residence threatening to beat up her boyfriend. They were gone when officers arrived.

5/2/16 – A vehicle versus deer accident was reported in the 4600 block of south 850 West in San Pierre.

5/3/16 – A resident in the 2100 block of north 325 East in Knox reported a loose Doberman and advised it bit him the last time it was loose.

5/3/16 – A U-Haul that was previously reported stolen from Massachusetts was returned to Miller’s Auto, Inc. in Knox.

5/3/16 – A rollover accident was reported on U.S. 421 at the Starke/Pulaski County line.

5/3/16 – The owner of property on 1000 East just south of State Road 8 in Knox reported someone dumped a bag of trash on his property.

5/3/16 – An incident with a neighbor in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox was reported to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.

5/3/16 – A resident in the 6100 block of east 100 North in Knox reported several things, including a riding lawn mower, missing from the residence.

5/3/16 – A possible meth lab was reported in the 4300 block of south 200 East in Knox.

5/3/16 – A caller reported a strong odor possibly associated with meth manufacture at the Stay 4 Less Motel in Hamlet. Officers checked the area, including rooms 1 and 2 with tenant consent, and were unable to locate anything.

5/4/16 – Officers responded to a report of a fight at the Save-a-Lot in Knox.

5/5/16 – A residen tin the 9800 block of east 50 South in Knox advised someone broke the glass in the window to his garage.

5/5/16 – A vehicle reported stolen on April 22 in Starke County was recovered in Porter County by the Kouts Police Department.

5/5/16 – A vehicle versus turkey accident was reported on State Road 10 east of U.S. 421 in San Pierre.

5/5/16 – The owner of a house in the 5800 block of South U Road in North Judson advised a group of kids are outside tearing it up.

5/6/16 – A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 6400 block of east 200 North in Knox.

5/6/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Washington Township Fire Department responded to a rollover accident in the 600 block of south State Road 23 in Knox.

5/6/16 – The owner of property in the 3900 block of west 800 South in North Judson found drug paraphernalia in front of his property while mowing.

5/6/16 – A North Judson resident reported receiving harassing telephone calls.

5/6/16 –  A suspicious vehicle was reported at a vacant residence in the 1700 block of north 410 East in Knox.

5/16/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Road 10 and U.S. 35 in Knox.

5/6/16 – A traffic accident was reported at the intersection of State Road 10 and Range Road in North Judson.

5/7/16 – A vehicle versus fence hit-and-run accident was reported at the NIPSCO substation in the 8200 block of North State Road 23 near the Country Roads Bar and Grill.

5/7/16 – The owner of property on 500 North west of State Road 23 in Grovertown requested police assistance after detaining the 17-year-old he caught doing burn-outs in his planted field.

5/7/16 – A Koontz Lake resident reported her vehicle was keyed last night while parked at her residence.

5/7/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County EMS responded to an injury crash on 25 North at 600 East in Knox. The caller advised her son was on his moped and was run off the road by a black vehicle that continued northbound on 600 East.

5/7/16 – A property damage accident was reported on U.S. 35 south of State Road 10 in Knox.

5/7/16 – A resident in the 3400 block of west 400 South in North Judson advised a neighbor saw two men bending the fence down in her back yard in order to get inside her house. They were picked up by a vehicle and are no longer in the area.

5/8/16 – A single vehicle property damage accident was reported on 500 East at U.S. 30 in Knox.

5/8/16 – A fight was reported in the 7200 block of south 250 West in North Judson.

5/8/16 – A resident in the 7900 block of North Frost Street in Walkerton reported a known suspect jumped his fence and stole his white and bluish gray pit bull.

5/8/16 – A resident in the 6000 block of south 250 West in North Judson reported being threatened by a neighbor.

5/8/16 – A caller reported finding drug paraphernalia on property at the intersection of 700 North and 1200 East in Knox.

5/8/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, North Judson Police Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson Fire Department responded to a traffic accident with injuries in the 1500 block of west 400 South in North Judson. The vehicle was reportedly on fire when they arrived.

5/8/16 – A caller in the area of 250 West south of 700 South in North Judson reported shots fired in the area.

5/8/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox reported her neighbor shooting a gun toward her residence.

5/8/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on U.S. 30 at 900 East in Grovertown.

Arrests:

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

5/4/16 – Walter Girton, 36, Porter – Possession of a controlled substance with intent to deal.

5/4/16 – Lonzo Lee Jackson, 45, Knox – Driving while suspended prior.

5/5/16 – Phi Lyn Nguyen, 25, Valparaiso – Reckless driving and operator never licensed.

5/6/16 – Sergio Botello, 21, Hobart – Driving while suspended, reckless driving and possession of marijuana.

 

Incidents:

4/25/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and North Judson Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle injury accident at the intersection of 250 West and State Road 10 in North Judson.
4/26/16 – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported at the intersection of State Road 8 and State Road 23 in Knox.
4/26/16 – A single vehicle property damage accident was reported on U.S. 35 north of 25 North in Knox.
4/26/16 – A manager at the Stay for Less Motel in Hamlet reported being threatened by a man driving a tan or gold Buick or Lincoln.
4/26/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County EMS responded to a report of a 15-year-old boy who was battered in the Hamlet Town Park, hit his head and is now very dizzy.
4/26/16 – A two-vehicle property damage crash was reported in a driveway in the 3800 block of north 900 East in Grovertown.
4/26/16 – A resident in the 5200 block of South A Street in North Judson reported the back door of the home was open and the fuses were stolen from the fuse box, and now he has no electric.
4/27/16 – A vehicle versus turkey property damage accident was reported in the 4200 block of South 100 East in Knox.
4/27/16 – A resident in the 4900 block of north Ohio Street in Grovertown reported damage to a mailbox and advised heart medication and mail were removed. He reported the incident to the post office and was advised to file a police report as well.
4/27/16 – The owner of a house in the 6800 block of East Hickory Ave. in Knox reported the theft of items from the front yard.
4/28/16 – The owner of a house in the 2600 block of West First Ave. in North Judson that burned a month or so ago advised people she does not know are removing plants and other items from the residence. A trespass warning was issued.
4/28/16 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of 200 Southa nd 300 East in Knox.
4/28/16 – A resident in the 8900 block of south Jefferson Street in Monterey reported being battered by a neighbor.
4/28/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 10 near 1150 East in Culver.
4/29/16 – Vandalism was reported to a boat in the 8000 block of North Tonti Lane in Koontz Lake.
4/29/16 – A man advised another man in a silver passenger car pulled out a handgun and fired shots at him on 250 West south of State Road 10 in North Judson.
4/30/16 – A resident in the 100 block of west 625 South in North Judson reported being battered by a known suspect.
4/30/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported being threatened by a known suspect.
4/30/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was asked to respond to an injury accident at the intersection of State Road 8 and Union Road in Marshall County due to a delayed response time by Marshall County officers.
4/30/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East reported being shot at by her neighbor after returning home.
5/1/16 – A vehicle versus metal post property damage accident was reported at the intersection of Main Street and the railroad tracks in North Judson.
5/1/16 – A resident in the area of State Road 10 and 100 West in North Judson reported her neighbor ran over her mailbox.

Arrests:

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

4/25/16 – Christopher Todd Huddleston, 31, Minot – Possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
5/1/16 – Jennifer M. Sanderson, 40, Knox – Disorderly conduct.
5/1/16 – Dennis Brian Fuchs, 57, Knox – Disorderly conduct.

Incidents:

4/18/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on Toto Road east of 1000 East in Culver.
4/18/16 – A resident in the 4200 block of north 300 East in Knox reported a lost/stolen trailer plate.
4/19/16 – The Starke Coujnty Sheriff’s Office, Bass Lake Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a semi versus van rear-end collision on U.S. 35 at 500 South in Knox.
4/19/16 – A Knox resident reported being scammed over the telephone by people claiming to be with the IRS who convinced her to send them $2,000 worth of iTunes gift cards.
4/19/16 – A resident in the 8700 block of south 1175 East in Culver reported a known suspect peeping in her windows and threatening to plant drugs on her property.
4/19/16 – An employee at the Oakview Motel in North Judson reported the theft of items from the motel.
4/20/16 – An employee at the Country Roads Bar and Grill in the 8000 block of North State Road 23 in Walkerton reported a man came in and assaulted the owner.
4/20/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported in the 11200 block of east 875 North in Walkerton.
4/20/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south Union Street in Knox reported a suspicious person standing in her garden.
4/20/16 – A Grovertown resident advised he sent merchandise to a person in Alabama and they did not send payment back. He was advised to contact the Federal Trade Commission.
4/21/16 – A caller reported trash on 850 South all the way to 1175 West in Knox. The county highway department was notified.
4/21/16 – A vehicle versus turkey crash was reported on 500 West south of Toto Road in Knox.
4/21/16 – A North Judson man who left his vehicle at a Dawn Drive residence came to pick his vehicle up and found the tires slashed.
4/21/16 – A resident in the 1600 block of east 250 South in Knox reported his firearm was stolen from his vehicle.
4/22/16 – A license plate was reported stolen from Hicksgas in Knox.
4/22/16 – A silver 2003 Ford Taurus was reported stolen from a residence in the 6800 block of west Toto Road in North Judson.
4/22/16 – A property damage accident was reported on Toto Road between 200 and 250 East in Knox.
4/22/16 – A resident in the 8700 block of south 50 West in North Judson advised a pump that was stolen from the farm about two months ago is believed to be at the pawn shop in Knox. A report was not filed when the theft occurred, but they want to file one now.
4/23/16 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of State Roads 8 and 23 in Knox.
4/23/16 – A trespasser was reported in the 1500 block of north 700 East in Knox.
4/23/16 – The owner of a home in the 2200 block of east 150 South in Knox advised her renters have moved out and she found narcotic residue and a possible meth lab inside the residence.
4/23/16 – A resident in the 2000 block of South West Country Lane in Knox reported people on 4-wheelers riding behind her residence without permission.
4/24/16 – The owner of a property in the 6600 block of east Toto Road in Knox reported the theft of items from the property.

Arrests:

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

4/18/16 – Dallas Dalton Preston, 23, Michigan City – Reckless driving, neglect of a dependent, resisting law enforcement on foot, resisting law enforcement by vehicle.
4/18/16 – Winston Lee Martin, 58, Knox – Possession of marijuana.
4/20/16 – Edward A. Royce, 34, LaPorte – Criminal trespass (x2), Possession of a controlled substance (x2), neglect of a dependent and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/20/16 – Tricia Ann Jackson, 28, Mishawaka – Neglect of a dependent, possession of paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
4/22/16 – James Daniels, 47, Knox – Dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of precursors, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/22/16 – Crystal Williams, 31, Knox – Dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of precursors, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule 2 controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/22/16 – Joseph Bihlmayer, 31, Knox – Possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/23/16 – Joshua A. Wielochowski, 26, Winamac – O.V.W.I.
4/24/16 – Joshua Aaron Rudd, 21, LaPorte – Warrant.

Incidents:

4/11/16 – A break-in was reported at a storage unit at the intersection of 900 South and U.S. 35 in Knox.
4/11/16 – A Knox resident reported receiving harassing telephone calls and text messages from a former boyfriend.
4/11/16 – Deputies were dispatched to the Starke Hospital emergency room to speak with a dog bite victim. The bite occurred somewhere near Fletcher’s Carpet.
4/11/16 – A resident in the 800 block of west Toto Road advised someone ran over her mailbox and everything is scattered on the roadway.
4/11/16 – An employee at Preferred Flooring in Toto reported the dumping of about 10 bags of trash in their dumpster and advised they have mail in there with their names on it.
4/11/16 – Officials at Starke Hospital notified the sheriff’s office a man is in the emergency room stating he hit either a telephone pole or a mailbox and is unsure of the location.
4/11/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Toto Road east of U.S. 35 in Knox.
4/11/16 – A Knox resident advised she and her husband were coon hunting on 100 West and were threatened by two men.
4/12/16 – Officers responded to a complaint about 4-wheelers driving up and down the road in the area of State Road 8 and 1100 East in Knox and warned the juveniles operating them to stay off of all roadways.
4/12/16 – The Washington Township Trustee reported someone in a white SUV pulled into the Eagle Creek Cemetery, dropped a moped off behind the dumpster and left.
4/12/16 – A San Pierre resident reported possible fraud on his credit report.
4/13/16 – A vehicle versus deer accident was reported at the intersection of Toto Road and State Road 39 in North Judson.
4/13/16 – A Walkerton woman reported fraud on her bank account.
4/13/16 – A caller reported someone had dumpbed a large amount of concrete and rocks in the 200 block of south State Road 23.
4/13/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on Toto Road just west of U.S. 35 in Knox.
4/14/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 10 at 600 East in Knox.
4/14/16 – A resident in the 2800 block of east 150 South in Knox reported people burning unknown material at the condemned residence to the east of his location.
4/14/16 – A Walkerton man was cited for riding a dirtbike on the roadway on State Road 23 near Collins Reality in Koontz Lake.
4/14/16 – A break-in and theft were reported in the 2600 block of east 525 South in Knox.
4/14/16 – A resident in the 10800 block of Seneca in Walkerton reported his ex-girlfriend came over, broke the door frame, shoved and punched him.
414/16 – A resident in the 7200 block of west 700 South in North Judson reported receiving a threatening telephone call.
4/14/16 – A shopper at Save-a-Lot in Knox reported her wallet missing after leaving it on the counter in the store and advised nobody has turned it in.
4/14/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County EMS responded to a rollover accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Road 23.
4/14/16 – A caller found a syringe on 100 West north of Toto Road and advised it contained an unknown substance.
4/14/16 – The Koontz Lake Fire Department, Starke County EMS and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident in the 800 block of east 750 North in Hamlet. A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy found a one-pot meth lab at the accident scene.
4/15/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on U.S. 30 near the Grovertown Truck Stop.
4/15/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Knox Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on U.S. 35 in front of Bowlaway Lanes in Knox.
4/15/16 – A resident in the 2400 block of east 250 South in Knox found her horse dead and advised it looks suspicious.
4/15/16 – A bag of syringes was found at the corner of 200 South and 700 East in Knox.
4/15/16 – A Knox resident advised she got a telephone call regarding suspicious activity on her credit card, but she doesn’t have a credit card.
4/15/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Knox City Police Department in the execution of a search warrant in the 200 block of west Bender Street in Knox.
4/15/16 – A vehicle versus turkey accident was reported on State Road 10 west of U.S. 421 in San Pierre.
4/15/16 – A chainsaw was reported stolen in the 2400 block of north 1025 East in Grovertown.
4/15/16 – A resident in the 7900 block of Frost Street in Walkerton requested an officer for a theft and vandalism report.
4/15/16 – Deputies removed a trespasser from a home in the 2400 block of north 1025 East in Knox and issued a verbal trespass warning.
4/15/16 – A resident in the 11600 block of east South Ave. in Walkerton reported a vehicle’s windshield has been busted out.
4/16/16 – Residents in the 5800 block of Manor Drive in Knox reported their camper has been broken into.
4/16/16 – The owner of property on State Road 10 east of 250 West reported six ATVs trespassing and tearing up his field.
4/16/16 – Officers were called to a fight in the 10300 block of west State Road 10 in San Pierre.
4/16/16 – Vandalism was reported in the 7700 block of North Topinabee Road in Walkerton.
4/16/16 – The owner of a home in the 1200 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported the theft of a rental sign and problems with the neighbors at her rental property.
4/16/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County EMS responded to room 5 of the Stay For Less Motel in Hamlet for a report of a man who was shot in the hand with a pellet gun.
4/16/16 – A wrecked red golf cart was found 100 feet off the road in the 800 block of east 625 South in Knox.
4/17/16 – A man with blonde hair wearing baggy pants and holding a beer in his hand was reportedly standing in the middle of the intersection of Toto and Range Roads and hit a car with his fist.
4/17/16 – A resident in the 6100 block of south 850 East in Knox reported a stolen golf cart.
4/17/16 – The owner of property on 400 North east of Range Road in Knox found a one-pot meth lab on his property.
4/17/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Bass Lake Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle accident on State Road 10 at 100 East in North Judson.
4/17/16 – Needles were found in the roadway on 800 West south of Toto Road in Knox.
4/17/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox reported her neighbor was shooting at her dogs that are tied up in her yard and advised her son was out playing in the range of gun fire.

Arrests:

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

4/14/16 – Troy Bell, 46, Walkerton – Dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule 4 drug, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/14/16 – Natasha Bell, 31, Walkerton – Dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule 4 drug, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/14/16 – Thomas McEndarfer. 21, Walkerton –
4/14/16 – Hillary Robinson, 24, Walkerton – Dealing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a destructive device, possession of paraphernalia, illegal drug lab and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/14/16 – Corey Scott, 21, Walkerton – Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and maintaining a common nuisance.
4/15/16 – Jason B. Maroules, 38, Knox – Illegal drug lab; possession or sale of precursors >10 grams, Possession of a controlled substance, maintaining a common nuisance.
4/15/16 – William Star Johnson, 37, Wheatfield – drug lab; possession or sale of precursors >10 grams, Possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and false informing.
4/15/16 – Tricia Ann Jackson, 28, Mishawaka – Driving while suspended prior and false or fictitious registration.
4/16/16 – Elizabeth Marie Wright, 21, Winamac – Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, possession of a synthetic drug and operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person.

4/5/16 – A resident in the 2500 block of north 1100 East in Grovertown advised his neighbor’s cattle are in his hay field again and are damaging it.

4/5/16 – A resident in the 10100 block of East Francis Street in Grovertown reported a theft.

4/5/16 – A resident in the 7300 block of West Toto Road in North Judson reported the theft of one garbage can and damage to another one.

4/5/16 – A theft was reported in the 6300 block of south 700 East in Knox.

4/5/16 – A vehicle theft was reported in the 4000 block of south 100 East in Knox.

4/5/16 – A vehicle damage report was requested at the Hope Center on U.S. 30 at State Road 23 after a car door hit another vehicle in the parking lot.

4/5/16 – A Knox resident reported receiving a scam phone call from someone claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearing House saying she won their sweepstakes and they needed her address. Dispatchers contacted Publisher’s Clearing House and were told they don’t call winners, they just show up.

4/5/16 – Another Knox resident reported receiving a Publisher’s Clearing House scam call. This time the caller said the winner needed to pay a fee before her prize could be delivered. Again these are scams. Hang up, and do not share any personal information.

4/6/16 – A resident in the 500 block of North Starke Street in Hamlet reported receiving harassing text messages.

4/6/16 – A resident in the 7600 block of south 125 East in North Judson reported two dogs attacked his farm animals.

4/7/16 – A residential break in was reported in the 1900 block of west 700 South in North Judson.

4/7/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of U.S. 35 and 400 South in Knox.

4/716 – A Walkerton resident reported receiving IRS scam telephone calls.

4/7/16 – A Knox resident reported receiving scam text messages.

4/7/16 – A resident in the 4000 block of south 625 East in Knox called the sheriff’s office to file a theft report for medication and was advised they no longer take reports for this.

4/8/16 – A tenant at the Stay 4 Less Motel in Hamlet asked to file a theft report.

4/8/16 – A resident in the 4600 block of south State Road 39 in North Judson reported someone stole their rabbits and killed their dog.

4/8/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and fire department first responders responded to a traffic accident on Toto Road east of 250 East in Knox.

4/8/16 – A man advised his girlfriend got a phone call from the Health and Human United Federal Grants Department saying she was getting back $700,000 but needed to pay a fee of $250. This is another type of scam.

4/8/16 – The owner of farm property in the 1700 block of south 200 East in Knox reported young men having a fire and drinking without her permission.

4/8/16 – A North Judson resident hit a tree that had fallen across State Road 39 just north of State Road 10. He was not injured and was able to drive his car home. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, North Judson Police and North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department responded.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on U.S. 421 south of the Kankakee River.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on State Road 8 between the railroad tracks and 700 East in Knox.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on U.S. 30 eastbound west of U.S. 35.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on U.S. 30 just east of U.S. 35.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on U.S. 35 north of State Road 8 west in Knox. The vehicle was on its side, but the driver was not injured.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on the west side of U.S. 35 north of 400 North in Knox.

4/9/16 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of Toto Road and 250 East in Knox.

4/9/16 – A slide-off was reported on the south side of U.S. 30 west of U.S. 35.

4/9/16 – A deputy responded to the 8800 block of south U.S. 35 in Monterey, where multiple storage units were reportedly broken into.

4/9/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident in the 2100 block of south State Road 39 in Knox.

4/9/16 – A resident in the 1600 block of north 300 East in Knox advised someone broke in and stole all of his electronics.

4/9/16 – A resident in the 2200 block of east 250 South in Knox reported being harassed by a neighbor.

4/9/16 – A resident in the 6600 block of south 200 East in Knox advised five teenagers pulled road signs out of the ground and left them in the roadway for cars to run over.

4/9/16 – A resident in the 3000 block of north 1200 East in Knox advised he lost a tall buckskin horse with a white spot on its side.

4/9/16 – Officers responded to a report of several people racing up and down the road on dirt bikes and 4-wheelers and told them not to ride off-road vehicles on the roadway.

4/10/16 – A slide-off was reported in the area of State Roads 8 and 23 in Knox.

Arrests:

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

4/4/16 – Kristy Jimerson, 40, Plymouth – Unauthorized entry of motor vehicle, false informing, driving while suspended and failure to stop after an accident resulting in non-vehicle damage.

4/8/16 – Samuel Edward Singleton, Jr., 22, Knox – Parole warrant.

4/8/16 – Korey C. Shavers, 31, No address listed – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more and possession of marijuana.

4/8/16 – Stephen Ray Allen, 33, North Judson – Warrant.

49/16 – Richard Tanner, Jr., 30, Walkerton – Criminal trespass.

Incidents:

4/4/16 – A resident in the 600 block of Arlington Avenue reported a possum trying to get to his dogs. An officer chased the possum back into the woods.

4/4/16 – A North Judson officer took a theft report in the 200 block of Lane Street.

4/5/16 – A resident in the 200 block of East State Street reported a juvenile problem to North Judson Police.

4/6/16 – A battery was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 6500 block of 375 West.

4/6/16 – An ordinance violation was reported in the 400 block of Keller Avenue.

4/6/16 – A North Judson officer took a lost item report in the 300 block of Keller Avenue.

4/7/16 – A resident in the 7100 block of South State Road 39 reported mail box damage.

4/7/16 – An dog was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of County Road 500 West and Campbell Drive. It was taken to the Starke County Humane Society.

4/8/16 – North Judson Police responded to an animal complaint in the 200 block of Silver Street.

4/9/16 – North Judson Police responded to a domestic complaint in the 600 block of Oakwood Street. The parties separated for the night.

Incidents:

3/28/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident on U.S. 421 south of State Road 10.

3/28/16 – A caller advised the NIPSCO substation at the intersection of U.S. 421 and State Road 10 in San Pierre was broken into sometime over the weekend.

3/28/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office investigated a two-vehicle property damage accident on State Road 10 by the walking trail.

3/28/16 – A caller reported a 4-wheeler running up and down the road in the area of Shady Drive and Kanney Avenue in Koontz Lake.

3/28/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake Fire Department responded to a report of possible drug activity in the 8200 block of North Eureka Drive in Plymouth.

3/28/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox reported a neighbor playing loud music, doing burnouts and revving his truck.

3/29/16 – Officers responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident in the eastbound lane of U.S. 30 west of U.S. 35 in Hamlet.

3/29/16 – A resident in the 9500 block of East 100 North in Knox reported the discovery of meth trash across the street from his property.

3/29/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Hamlet Police Department, Hamlet Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a three-vehicle personal injury accident at the intersection of 400 North and U.S. 35 in Knox.

3/29/16 – Officers recovered a trailer reported stolen in Marshall County a few months ago in rural Hamlet near Hensler’s Nursery and returned it to the owner.

3/29/16 – A caller reported a possible burglary in progress in the 6700 block of east 700 North in Hamlet.

3/29/16 – A caller reported meth trash in the 8800 block of east 150 North in Knox.

3/29/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 39 two miles south of North Judson.

3/30/16 – A Knox resident reported receiving a scam telephone call from an Indian man claiming to be with the IRS.

3/30/16 – A resident in the 11000 block of East Mohawk Road in Koontz Lake reported a stolen trailer plate.

3/31/16 – Deputies responded to a property damage accident in the 8000 block of west San Pierre Road in San Pierre.

3/31/16 – A resident in the 1700 block of west 450 South in North Judson believes someone came into her house and stole her tablet and gas cards.

4/1/16 – A resident in the 8200 block of South 750 East in Monterey says the adjacent property owner cut down trees on his property.

4/1/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox reported property damage caused by the neighbor.

4/1/16 – A resident in the 10000 block of east 500 North in Grovertown reported a suspicious white van occupied by two men with long hair wearing hunting clothing driving past the house like they were checking the area out.

4/1/16 – A two-vehicle property damage accident was reported at the intersection of U.S. 35 and 400 South in Knox.

4/1/16 – A resident in the 8200 block of north State Road 23 in Walkerton reported the theft of a marine battery and trolling motor from a boat he has for sale and advised the items were taken with in the last month.

4/2/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle injury accident in the 10700 block of east State Road 10 in Culver.

4/2/16 – A resident in the 2000 block of west 700 South in North Judson advised her gas was siphoned out of her truck the previous night. It was parked in her driveway.

4/2/16 – A Lebanon, Ind. resident advised her license plate was stolen from Mark Baliey’s Discount Center earlier in the day.

4/3/16 – A Plymouth man advised he hit a dog in the 9700 block of east State Road 8 in Knox and damaged his vehicle.

4/3/16 – A man advised two known suspects stole items and cash from him in the parking lot of Richard’s of Toto and came after him with an ax when he followed them to a residence.

Arrests:

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

3/30/16 – Marshall Clint Rowe, 48, Peru – Intimidation and harassment.

4/1/16 – Shawn Ryan Coonrod, 33, Monticello – Dealing methamphetamine, illegal drug lab; possession or sale of precursors >10 grams, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance.

4/1/16 – Eric Shawn Sturgell, 33, Rochester – Dealing in methamphetamine, illegal drug lab; possession or sale of precursors >10 grams, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance.

4/1/16 – Jessica Sturgell, 37, Winamac – Dealing in methamphetamine, illegal drug lab; possession or sale of precursors >10 grams, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance.

4/1/16 – Brian Wayne Aasand, 27, North Judson – Possession of methamphetamine.

Incidents:

3/28/16 – A visitor in the 200 block of Maryland Street reported the theft of $700 cash from her vehicle.

3/28/16 –North Judson Police followed two juveniles leaving the 100 block of Jones Street pulling a wagon. After further investigation the boy and girl were returned to their parents and a report was sent to the Starke County Prosecutor and Probation offices requesting theft charges be filed.

3/28/16 – A drug investigation by North Judson Police resulted in the arrest of Christopher Gross, 30, of North Judson on felony intimidation and possession of a controlled substance charges.

3/28/16 – An employee at Dollar General reported a shoplifter. The female reportedly removed items from her person and replaced them on the shelf after she believed the police had been called and left without taking any items before officers arrived.

3/29/16 – Officers responded to a domestic dispute in the 400 block of West Talmer Avenue. The man left for the day.

3/29/16 – A resident reported being harassed by loose dogs in the area of the 100 block of Lane Street. Officers were unable to find the animals.

3/29/16 – Officers took a harassment report after receiving a complaint in the 600 West block of Talmer Avenue. The North Judson Police received an harassment complaint in the 600 W block of Talmer Avenue.

3/29/16 – North Judson Police responded to an attempted burglary at the Heartland Market around 9 p.m. Officers believe the alarm scared the suspects away. Officers later learned of a break-in attempt at Fingerhut Bakery. No items were taken in either case.

3/31/16 – North Judson Police were notified of a bicyclist riding in the middle of the highway on State Road 10 West. An officer found a man wearing dark clothing riding west. He also found an accident at the intersection of 750 West and State Road 10. The officer learned three people got out of the vehicle and left the area in a van. A complete accident report was made.

Arrests:

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

3/28/16 – Christopher Gross, 30, North Judson – Possession of a controlled substance and felony intimidation.

Incidents:

3/21/16 – Damage was reported to a sign at the intersection of Range Road and 600 North. It appears someone fired shots at the sign.
3/21/16 – A resident in the 8800 block of east 150 North in Knox reported the discovery of a one-pot meth lab at the end of his driveway.
3/21/16 – A resident in the 6900 block of east 250 South in Knox reported another student threatened to rape his 15-year-old daughter. The parents were advised to contact the school system.
3/21/16 – A resident in the 3800 block of north 900 East in Grovertown reported a pit bull running loose in the area and advised chickens are being killed.
3/22/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, North Judson and San Pierre Fire Departments, Starke County EMS and North Judson Police all responded to a rollover accident involving a Kankakee Valley REMC truck on U.S. 421 south of the bridge.
3/22/16 – A caller driving eastbound on State Road 10 near the bike trail in North Judson reported people in a white Ford F-150 throwing trash out of the window and advised trash was also flying out of the back of the truck.
3/22/16 – A caller advised a man with long, dark hair wearing dark clothing was standing on 1200 East north of State Road 8 before Division Road jumping out at passing cars.
3/22/16 – A resident in the 6900 block of west 250 South in North Judson reported being harassed and was advised to file a protective order.
3/22/16 – A resident in the 5300 block of north 1200 East in Plymouth reported a stray dog on the property killing things. The animal was taken to the Starke County Humane Society.
3/22/16 – A resident in the 5800 block of south U Road West in North Judson reported problems with neighborhood kids and advised they just tore down a fence her husband recently put up.
3/23/16 – A resident in the 100 block of west 625 South in North Judson reported a shed was broken into and items were stolen.
3/23/16 – A resident in the 5800 block of south U Road East in North Judson advised the neighbor’s chickens are running loose and tearing up his yard, despite the neighbor’s promise to build a pen for them.
3/23/16 – The illegal dumping of two couches was reported at the Koontz Lake Fire Department recycle bin.
3/24/16 – The owner of a residence in the 7700 block of south 200 West in North Judson reported someone broke in and stole hundreds of rounds of ammunition from a gun safe.
3/24/16 – A property damage accident was reported in the 3000 block of west 800 South in North Judson. The caller advised a black Mustang hit a puddle of water, hydroplaned and went into a creek. No injuries were reported.
3/24/16 – A fraud or scam involving Publisher’s Clearinghouse was reported.
3/25/16 – The Washington Township Trustee reported the dumping of trash in the Eagle Creek Cemetery.
3/25/16 – A pole barn break-in was reported in the 7500 block of south U.S. 421 in San Pierre.
3/25/16 – A resident in the 7700 block of south 200 West in North Judson reported a storage bin and utility trailer were broken into.
3/25/16 – A seasonal resident in the 4700 block of Rannells East Road in Knox reported a suspicious van parked on the private easement blocking her access to the back of the residence.
3/25/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of West First Ave. in North Judson reported the dumping of miscellaneous debris on the property. The responding officer advised the owner to get a trail camera to possibly capture the suspects on video.
3/25/16 – A resident reported the dumping of household garbage along Range Road about one-half mile north of 900 South during the overnight hours.
3/25/16 – An underage drinking party was reported on 600 east south of State Road 8 in Knox. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Knox Police Department responded. Several arrests were made.
3/26/16 – A caller reported several cars parked along the access lane in the 200 block of south State Road 23 and advised a meth lab was recently cleaned up in that area.
3/27/16 – A resident in the 5500 block of south 100 East in Knox advised her medications were recently stolen.
3/27/16 – A resident in the 4200 block of south 800 West in San Pierre reported someone shooting guns for the past 20 or 30 minutes, said she went outside and found her dog dead.
3/27/16 – A vehicle versus semi property damage accident was reported on U.S. 30 at County Line Road.

Arrests:

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

3/25/16 – Larissa Ann Edmaiston, 19, North Liberty – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile male, 17, No address given – Resisting law enforcement and illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage.
3/25/16 – Peyton Christine Clemons, 18, Knox – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile male, 15, No address given – Possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
3/25/16 – Jonathon Rowe, 19, No address given – Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile female, 16, No address given – Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Serena Anne Warren, 20, North Judson – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile male, 16, No address given – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Jacob Austin Neidlinger, 19, Walkerton – Possession of paraphernalia, resisting law enforcement and possession of marijuana.
3/25/16 – Juvenile female, 17, No address given – Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Dalton Cole Miller, 19, Hamlet – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Kyle Austin Seals, 18, Knox – Possession of marijuana and resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Kayla Dawn Cangiano, 19, Knox – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile female, 16, No address given – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile male, 17, No address given – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Hayleigh Allivia Sondgrass, 19, Walkerton – Resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Tyler Shawn Middleborn, 20, Winamac – Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and resisting law enforcement.
3/25/16 – Juvenile male, 17, no address given – Resisting law enforcement and illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage.

Incidents:

3/21/16 – North Judson Police were dispatched to a burn complaint in the 300 block of Keller Avenue. The resident was advised they can not burn leaves on the roadway or sidewalk.

3/21/16 – A resident located a set of keys on Adair Street near the alley and turned them in to North Judson Police.

3/21/16 – North Judson Police responded to a reckless driving complaint in the Cherry Street area but were unable to locate the vehicle.

03/21/16 – North Judson Police Officer Brack Rowe arrested Laura Elaine Gregory, 35, 610 Lane Street, North Judson, on a warrant from Carroll County, Indiana. Laura was transported to the Starke County Jail without incident.

3/22/16 – A property damage complaint was reported at North Judson-San Pierre High School.

3/23/16 – North Judson Police responded to an animal complaint in the 100 block of Lane Street.

3/24/16 – A resident in the 200 block of West Weninger Street reported someone let the air out of her tires and scratched her vehicle.

3/24/16 – North Judson Police responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver on State Road 10. The vehicle was located. The driver showed no signs of intoxication and stated she was “messing around with her kids.”

3/25/16 – A resident in the 200 block of East Leslie Street reported the neighbor’s dogs were running loose. Dog owners are reminded to keep their animals in a fenced yard or on a leash. Owners of dogs running loose in town can be cited for an ordinance violation.

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.

3/21/16 – Laura Elaine Gregory, 35, North Judson – Carroll County warrant.

Incidents:

3/14/16 – Officers responded to a residence in the 9700 block of East 700 North in Koontz Lake to take a battery report.
3/14/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Washington Township Fire Department First Responders all responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of south 700 East in Knox.
3/14/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of State Road 8 and Range Road in Knox.
3/14/16 – A resident in the 4400 block of SR 210 filed a vandalism report.
3/15/16 – A resident in the 10900 block of East Hazel Boulevard in Monterey asked to file a theft report for a license plate. He advised he loaned it to someone last week and they have not returned it.
3/15/16 – A resident in the 300 block of South 100 West in Knox reported someone has applied for a loan using her identification.
3/15/16 – A brush fire was reported in the 600 South block of 200 East in Knox. It was a controlled burn.
3/15/16 – A resident in the 700 block of South Shield Street in Knox reported a vehicle break-in.
3/16/16 – A resident in the 7300 block of East 600 North in Hamlet reported people in the woods with flashlights.
3/16/16 – Officials at the North Judson San Pierre Veterinary Clinic reported the collapse of a wall of an old building across the street in the 100 block of South Broadway in San Pierre. It did fall on anyone or anything.
3/16/16 – A vehicle versus pole accident was reported at the intersection of State Roads 10 and 23 in Knox.
3/16/16 – A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 9800 block of East 50 South in Knox.
3/16/16 – Officers from the Knox Police Department, Starke County Sheriff’s Office, North Judson Police, Hamlet Police, Indiana State Police and DNR Division of Law Enforcement assisted with the apprehension of a suspect in a stolen car who led officers on a high-speed chase west of Knox into the Kankakee State Fish and Wildlife Area. He was apprehended with the assistance of a Starke County Sheriff’s Office K-9.
3/17/16 – A resident in the 7100 block of West 250 South in North Judson reported someone intentionally set fire to his neighbor’s back field and threw sticks that had been burning up by her back door in an attempt to “smoke her out.”
3/17/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Starke County EMS responded to an overdose in the 5900 block of South U Road West in North Judson. The victim was revived with Narcan, and two people were arrested.
3/17/16 – A resident in the 5300 block of South CR 210 in Knox reported his post light was stolen from the front of his property.
3/17/16 – Officers responded to a report of possible debris in the roadway on U.S. 30 west of State Road 23 in Grovertown after four vehicles reported flat tires.
3/18/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported at the intersection of U.S. 35 and 500 South in Knox.
3/18/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police were notified of a drug lab at the intersection of 250 South west of 100 West in North Judson.
3/18/16 – The owner of a property in the 2400 block of south 100 West in North Judson reported a recently evicted tenant stole several pieces of furniture.
3/18/16 – An employee at Hickory Hills Campground in Knox reported a break-in at a campsite.
3/18/16 – A resident in the 2100 block of South State Road 39 in North Judson reported being attacked by his wife while he was sleeping.
3/19/16 – A man cleaning up a property in the 8700 block of east 75 North in Knox reported finding an apparent meth lab in a container while cleaning up the property.
3/19/16 – A camper break-in was reported in the 5800 block of East Manor Drive in Knox.
3/19/16 – A resident in the 3200 block of East 400 South in North Judson reported being attacked by a pit bull on March 17th and was told by the Starke County Humane Society that the dog was not up to date on its vaccines.
3/19/16 – Knox Police advised the crossing arms and lights have been activated for an extended time at John and McGill Streets in Knox without a train present. Norfolk-Southern Railroad was contacted.
3/19/16 – Officers responded to a report of someone burning trash with a meth lab in the 8800 block of Jefferson Street in Monterey. Officers were unable to locate any evidence of burning materials, even with the use of thermal.
3/20/16 – A resident in the 11000 block of east 400 North in Grovertown reported an attempted break-in.
3/20/16 – Officers responded to Hickory Hills Campground in Knox for a report of a camper break-in. The owner advised there was some damage to the front sliding door area but no items were missing.
3/20/16 – The Koontz Lake Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 11000 block of east 400 North in Grovertown.
3/20/16 – A resident in the 5400 block of South County Road 210 in Knox reported damage to his tiki hut across the street.
3/20/16 – A resident in the 11200 block of East Division Road in Knox reported vandalism to a vehicle.
3/20/16 – A residential break-in was reported in the 2200 block of East 400 South in Knox.
3/20/16 – Officers issued several citations for ATVs on the roadway at the intersection of 500 South and 260 West.
3/20/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident with injuries on U.S. 30 east of 300 East in the eastbound lane.
3/20/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported at the intersection of State Road 10 and Range Road in North Judson.
3/20/16 – A resident in the 8000 block of N. Tecumseh Road in Koontz Lake was referred to the prosecutor’s office to obtain a no contact order against a neighbor due to ongoing harassment problems.
3/20/16 – Officers responded to an intimidation complaint in the 6000 block of south Range Road in Knox.

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.

3/16/16 – Daniel J. Allen, 27, Winamac – Auto theft, resisting law enforcement – uses vehicle or draws or uses a deadly weapon, resisting law enforcement, reckless driving and criminal mischief.
3/17/16 – Kevin Dale Reading, 38, Knox – Criminal recklessness.
3/17/16 – Stephen Louis Lorencz, 38, San Pierre – Criminal recklessness.
3/19/16 – Ronald Ray Guy, 29, Knox – Operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08 or more, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Incidents:

3/14/16 – North Judson Police received a call of a possible drunk driver in the area of State Road 10 and 600 West. The vehicle was stopped and signs of impairment were noticed.

3/15/16 – North Judson Police received an animal complaint in the 600 block of Keller Avenue. The dog’s owner was located and issued a warning when the animal was returned.

3/16/16 – An Impala Drive resident reported a theft from her vehicle in the overnight hours.

3/17/16 – North Judson Police found a contractor working without a license in the 200 block of Arlington Avenue and issued an ordinance violation. It carries a $500 fine.

3/17/16 – A resident in the 100 block of East Sycamore Street filed a criminal vandalism report after finding an arrow stuck in the garage siding.

3/17/16 – North Judson Police received a complaint about a loose-running dog in the 600 block of Oakwood Street. The animal was returned home.

3/17/16 – North Judson Police received a drug activity report in the 600 block of West Talmer Ave. Officers retrieved items from a trash can. No identification or other information was available.

3/18/16 – A neighbor dispute was reported in the 200 block of Talmer Ave.

Incidents:

3/7/16 – A vehicle versus dog property damage accident was reported on westbound State Road 8 in Knox.
3/7/16 – A hit-and-run accident was reported in the 100 block of north 600 East in Knox.
3/7/16 – A resident in the 3200 block of north 100 East in Knox reported someone cut a lock off the door to a trailer and removed items.
3/7/16 – A resident in the 8700 block of south 1175 East in Culver reported men peeking in the windows at night.
3/8/16 – A resident in the 2600 block of south 700 East in Knox reported a neighbor blaring loud music.
3/8/16 – A resident in the 8700 block of east 400 North in Grovertown reported receiving harassing calls and texts from his ex and threatening texts from other people.
3/8/16 – A caller reported the train sitting on the tracks on Klockner Drive in the Knox Industrial Park for more than 30 minutes. The caller advised this happens every day and blocks semi traffic. The dispatcher who took the call contacted the railroad, and officials advised they are checking on it.
3/8/16 – A resident in the 4200 block of south 650 West in Knox reported fraudulent use of his debit card.
3/8/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 39 north of Toto Road in North Judson.
3/8/16 – A vehicle versus deer crash was reported on State Road 10 east of State Road 39 in North Judson.
3/8/16 – A resident in the area of State Road 10 and 250 West in North Judson reported loud music to the north of the residence.
3/9/16 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of 1100 East and 550 North in Grovertown.
3/9/16 – A resident in the 10300 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre reported the theft of several items from his residence.
3/9/16 – A resident in the 4300 block of east 190 North in Knox reported the theft of a debit card.
3/11/16 – The owner of property in the 6700 block of east 250 North in Knox reported a suspicious person walking around her property with a flashlight the previous night based on trail camera footage.
3/11/16 – A resident in the 7600 block of south 700 East in Monterey reported a dark blue full size pickup truck racing down the road and advised someone is shooting at stop signs with a 12 gauge shotgun.
3/11/16 – A resident in the 8400 block of east 850 South in Monterey reported the theft of a television and a DVD player.
3/11/16 – A man riding his bicycle on the trail east of North Judson on in the 6300 block of 100 West south of State Road 10 reported someone shot his bicycle tire.
3/11/16 – The owner of property in the 5400 block of east 800 South reported vehicle damage to his farm field.
3/12/16 – A stop sign was reportedly “shot to bits” at the intersection of State Road 8 and 100 West in Knox.
3/12/16 – A resident in the 2100 block of east 100 South in Knox reported three four-wheelers going up and down the road.
3/12/16 – A resident in the 4900 block of south CR 210 in Knox reported vandalism to her property the previous night.
3/12/16 – A resident in the area of San Pierre Road and 775 West in San Pierre advised someone is either shooting or setting off dynamite and causing their windows to shake.
3/12/16 – A resident in the 7200 block of east 50 South in Knox advised someone was knocking on her windows. Deputies responded and were unable to locate anyone.
3/13/16 – A single-vehicle property damage accident was reported on State Road 10 just east of Range Road in Knox.
3/13/16 – A resident in the 500 block of North State Road 23 in Grovertown advised her neighbor’s dog is killing her chickens.
3/13/16 – Vandalism was reported in the 5300 block of west 700 South in Knox.

Arrests:

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

3/71/6 – Fabian A. Pioro, 32, Monterey – Public intoxication.
3/9/16 – Michael Miller, 38, North Judson – Charges not specified.
3/9/16 – Alan Ray Craft, 29, North Judson – Dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia.
3/9/16 – Levi Garrett Clemons, 23, Hamlet – Visiting a common nuisance.
3/9/16 – Aaron Thomas, 50, Merrillville – Dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, legend drug possession and possession of paraphernalia.
3/9/16 – James C. Clemons, 54, Hamlet – Maintaining a common nuisance.
3/9/16 – Carmen Craft Clemons, 51, Knox – Maintaining a common nuisance.
3/9/16 – Jamie Lee Deckelmann, 31, Hamlet – Maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.
3/10/16 – Melissa Maria Gaskill, 40, Knox – Possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
3/10/16 – Everett Deloise Miller, 40, Knox – Dealing in methamphetamine.
3/10/16 – Mitchell W. Prater, 38, Knox – Possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer.

Incidents:

3/7/16 – North Judson Police responded to a battery complaint at North Judson-San Pierre High School. A report was forwarded to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office and Starke County Juvenile Probation Department.

3/7/16 – A resident in the 2300 block of U Road North reported being intimidated by another resident. After a brief investigation it was found to be a misunderstanding. Nobody wanted to press charges.

3/9/16 – Officers investigating reports of illegal drug activity in the 200 block of East Weninger Street found a meth lab and made two arrests. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Knox Police Department and Indiana State Police assisted.

3/11/16 – Officers responded to a minor property damage accident in the CVS parking lot. Damages were estimated at over $1,000.00.

3/12/16 – A resident in the 300 block of Leslie Street called the police after finding a dead raccoon stuffed in the mailbox.

3/13/16 – The Dollar General on East Talmer Avenue was robbed at 4:45 p.m. The suspect is described as a white man wearing a white baseball cap, black sweatshirt and jeans. He waited until the clerk was alone and demanded money. No firearm was displayed, and nobody was injured. The suspect left on foot, headed east and then south into a wooded area. North Judson, Knox and Indiana State Police and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office all responded and were unable to locate the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Judson Police Department at 574-772-5914.

Arrests:

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

3/9/16 – Rafael Godoy, 37, North Judson – Illegal drug lab, dealing in methamphetamine, possession of a schedule controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

3/9/16 – Tiffany M. Frazier, 26, Walkerton – Illegal drug lab, dealing in methamphetamine, possession of a schedule controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Incidents:
2/29/16 – A resident in the 3300 block of south 300 East in Knox filed a residential burglary report.
2/29/16 – A resident in the 3200 block of south 550 East in Knox reported unspecified property damage.
2/29/16 – A rural Culver resident reported fraudulent charges on her bank account.
3/1/16 – A slide-off was reported on State Road 10 east of 200 East in Knox.
3/1/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS, Koontz Lake Fire Department and Hamlet Police responded to a property damage accident on 500 North west of 700 East in Grovertown.
3/1/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Hamlet Police Department responded to a slide-off in the median on U.S. 30 east of the Grovertown Truck Stop.
3/1/16 – A parent of a Culver Community School Corporation student reported his daughter’s cell phone was stolen at school and advised the tracking device is showing it at a residence in Starke County.
3/1/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Hamlet Police Department responded to a slide off on U.S. 35 north of U.S. 30 in Hamlet.
3/1/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a slide off on State Road 39 north of State Road 8.
3/2/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake Fire Department responded to a property damage accident on 30 eastbound at 900 East in Grovertown.
3/2/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a traffic accident with injuries on U.S. 30 east of 800 East in Knox.
3/2/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and North Judson Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus tree crash on 800 South at Range Road in North Judson.
3/2/16 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a slide-off on 300 North west of State Road 23.
3/3/16 – Officers responded to a slide-off on State Road 8 at 500 West.
3/3/16 – Officers responded to a slide-off in the 100 block of State Road 23.
3/3/16 – A resident in the 8700 block of East 650 North in Grovertown reported his mail was stolen.
3/3/16 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit assisted the Knox Police Department with the service of a warrant in the 200 block of North Clark Street in Knox.
3/3/16 – A resident in the 7800 block of North Tippecanoe Drive North in Walkerton reported the theft of a chainsaw.
3/4/16 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department all responded to a rollover accident with injuries in the 5100 block of East Toto Road.
3/4/16 – A resident in the 5800 block of south 550 East in Knox reported damage to his fence.
3/4/16 – A resident in the 400 block of East Water Street in Knox reported finding syringes across the street.
3/6/16 – A resident in the 4300 block of East 250 North in Knox reported finding possible drug-related items next to the road in front of her residence.
3/6/16 – The owner of property on 1100 East between 150 and 300 North reported three people on ATV’s trespassing on his property and his neighbor’s property and damaging the fence and property.
3/6/16 – A resident in the 6800 block of East 200 North in Grovertown reported someone in a dark tan jeep driving back in the woods on their property.
3/6/16 – A resident in the 5200 block of South 350 West in North Judson reporter her neighbor’s pit bulls are running loose.
3/6/16 – A resident in the 4500 block of South State Road 39 in North Judson reported dogs killing her rabbits and says she believes she knows who they belong to.

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.

3/1/16 – Deangelo V. Tyler, 26, Chicago – Possession of marijuana.
3/3/16 – Brenda K. Jacobs, 60, Grovertown – Battery: Simple not aggravated.
3/3/16 – James Borton, 51, Knox – Possession of a synthetic drug.

Incidents:

2/29/16 – Officers responded to the 400 block of Keller Avenue in reference to missing medications.

2/29/16 – A resident in the 600 block of Keller Avenue reported a man stumbling in her yard. Officers were unable to locate anyone.

3/1/16 – North Judson Police responded to a slide-off on 500 West just south of Campbell Drive. No damages or injuries were reported.

3/1/16 – North Judson Police issued three ordinance tickets to the owner of a pit bull reportedly running loose in the area of Vine and George Streets after receiving multiple complaints about the animal.

3/1/16 – North Judson Police received a dog complaint in the 100 block of Lane Street.

3/2/16 – North Judson Police responded to a minor property damage accident in the parking lot of North Judson-San Pierre High School after someone pulling into the lot slid into a parked car. Damages are estimated at around $1,000.

3/2/16 – North Judson Police investigated a report of several dogs running loose in the 200 block of Park Avenue. The owners were advised to keep the animals on their property.

3/2/16 – North Judson Police responded to a minor property damage accident in the senior center parking lot. A vehicle backed into a parked car, causing about $1,000 in damages.

3/2/16 – A resident called about a sick or distempered raccoon not letting them out of their back door. Officers took care of the animal.

3/4/16 – A North Judson resident reported someone trying to get them to use a credit card and send them cash back. Officers advised the person to stop contact with the scammer and not give out any information, volunteer any telephone or bank routing numbers. Just hang up.

3/4/16 – North Judson Police served a failure to appear warrant in the 6000 block of 350 West. They were assisted by the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.

Arrests:

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

3/04/16 – Edward A. Schroeder, 42, North Judson – Failure to appear warrant.