Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

10/20/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover wreck at the intersection of U.S. 421 and Fisher Street in San Pierre. No injuries were reported.

10/20/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, North Judson Police Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department First Responders all responded to a two-vehicle accident on State Road 10 by the cemetery.

10/20/14 – A resident in the 3500 block of English Lake Road reported riders on four-wheelers trespassing on his property.

10/20/14 – Police responded to a report of a car versus deer crash on U.S. 35 north of Knox.

10/21/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a car versus deer crash that occurred the previous evening on U.S. 35 south of 450 South in Knox.

10/21/14 – A Knox resident reported receiving a threatening telephone call from a known suspect.

10/21/14 – A resident in the 9800 block of East State Road 8 in Knox reported her brother destroyed some of her things.

10/21/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a semi truck versus deer crash on U.S. 30 east of Knoll Brothers.

10/21/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a car versus deer crash on 700 East south of 200 South in Knox.

10/22/14 – Hamlet Police, Starke County EMS, Hamlet Fire Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department all responded to an accident with injuries and entrapment on U.S. 30 in front of Knoll Brothers.

10/22/14 – A resident in the 11500 block of East South Avenue in Walkerton reported people trespassing on his property.

10/22/14 – A resident in the 6300 block of South 500 West in North Judson reported multiple people on four-wheelers driving and doing tricks on his property at the southwest corner of State Road 10 and 500 West.

10/23/14 – The owner of a property in the 3200 block of South 750 East in Knox advised the Starke County Sheriff’s Department his residence had been broken into.

10/23/14 – A resident in the 500 block of North Roosevelt Road in Knox reported people in a red four-door passenger car just threw pumpkins at her house. She said this is the second time it has happened.

10/24/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of East 150 South in Knox reported his mailbox was vandalized by pumpkins.

10/24/14 – A resident in the 4100 block of South 350 West in North Judson reported his mailbox was destroyed.

10/24/14 – The owner of property in the 1200 block of east 700 South in Knox reported someone hunting there despite posted no trespassing signs.

10/24/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident on U.S. 35 north of 250 North in Knox.

10/24/14 – A burglary-in-progress was reported in the 4400 block of South Dawn Drive West in North Judson.

10/24/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus deer accident on U.S. 30 east of Grovertown Truck Stop.

10/25/14 – A purse with keys and credit cards was reported stolen from the Shriner’s Club in the 7000 block of South State Road 10 in Knox.

10/25/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Roads 10 and 39 involving a vehicle in a ditch.

10/25/14 – A resident in the 1400 block of North U.S. 35 in Knox reported the theft of his six-month-old German Shepherd.

10/25/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of Fernwood Drive reported four our five people coon hunting on his property without permission the previous night.

10/25/14 – A man said he was driving on U.S. 30 at the U.S. 35 exit when something fell off a trailer and damaged his vehicle.

10/26/14 – A resident in the 3100 block of South 900 Way in San Pierre advised someone just lit his lawn mower on fire.

10/26/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a crash in the southbound lanes of 500 East south of 700 North in Hamlet.

10/26/14 – Trespassers were reported in the area of Hensler’s Nursery in the 5700 block of North 750 East in Hamlet. The caller advised two men and a child were hunting mushrooms on the west side of the property and were told to leave. They were driving a gold four-door car with Illinois license plates.

10/26/14 – A man reported the theft of a HTC One cell phone with a laser green case from a home on 250 West the previous night.

10/26/14 – A resident in the area of 400 South and 650 West in North Judson reported shots being fired in the area.

10/26/14 – A resident in the 6900 block of East Toto Road reported the theft of her “Bill Dulin for Sheriff” sign.

10/26/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy issued a trespass warning to a man in the 3100 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox.

10/26/14 – A resident in the 8000 block of North Bush Street in Walkerton reported someone tried to kick her door in but said she does not believe anyone got into her residence.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/24/14 – Jeffrey A. Japkowski, 37, North Judson: Criminal trespass to land.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

10/17/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take report of theft of property from a residence.

10/20/14 – A Medaryville resident reports a bicycle stolen from the front porch of a residence. The Medaryville Police Department takes the report.

10/21/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of a stolen television.

10/22/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of a residential burglary during which tools were stolen.

Knox City Police Department

Incidents:

10/22/14 – $100 worth of alcohol was reported stolen from the CVS in the 900 block of South Heaton Street in Knox.

10/25/14 – A resident in the 1200 block of South 300 East in Knox reported the theft of several items from his garage.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/22/14 – Joshua James Whitfield, 29, Knox: Battery by strangulation.

10/22/14 – Dennis B. Wilson Jr. 29, Winamac,: Public intoxication and theft of alcohol.

10/22/14 – Sammie Lee Marshall Jr., 20, Knox: Public intoxication, disorderly conduct and theft of alcohol.

10/23/14 – Alan P. Craft, 27, North Judson: Warrant.

10/23/14 – Brittani Rhy-Anna Fisher, 20, Knox,Possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine and a warrant.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

10/13/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department First Responders were dispatched to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on U.S. 35 at 800 South by the Seventh Day Church.

10/13/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was called to a home in the 3800 block of South 625 East in Knox for a report of a residential burglary.

10/13/14 0 A resident in the 2500 block of east 150 South in Knox reported a young black man going from door to door asking for monetary donations to pay for college.

10/13/14 – A resident in the 400 block of West Eliza Street in San Pierre reported someone keeps dropping off parts to vehicles at his residence and he does not know who they belong to.

10/13/14 – A resident in the 3200 block of East 200 South in Knox reported a suspicious man knocked on her door, asked for her vote and told her he would win $10,000 if he won the vote. He showed her a paper stating his name was John Garcia. The woman told him she wasn’t interested and asked him to leave. As he was walking away, he yelled at her that she was the only person not cool on this road.

10/13/14 – A resident in the 5900 block of south 600 West in North Judson reported a black man wearing a striped shirt came to her house and asked for votes. She did not open the door and asked him to leave a pamphlet.

10/14/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a vehicle versus deer crash on Range Road by Joey’s Wallpaper.

10/14/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Toto and Range Roads.

10/14/14 – Dispatchers were advised of possible illegal burning of mattresses and other items in the 3400 block of South 200 East in Knox.

10/15/14 – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a vehicle versus deer accident on SR 39 south of 200 North.

10/15/14 – A license plate was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 200 block of South 800 East in Knox.

10/15/14 – A resident in the 1800 block of east 900 South in Knox reported a john boat, trailer and paddle boat have been stolen from the property.

10/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Washington Township Fire Department First Responders were called to the intersection of State Road 8 and State Road 23 for an accident with injuries.

10/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Koontz Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus house accident in the 7600 block of North State Road 23.

10/16/14 – A resident in the 2500 block of west 700 South in North Judson reported her 16-year-old son got alcohol from someone at school and is now intoxicated, out of control and punching holes in the walls.

10/16/14 – A Knox resident reported someone took his good battery and switched it out with a dead one. He’s not sure when the theft occurred.

10/17/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus deer accident at the south junction of State Road 10 and U.S. 421.

10/17/14 – A resident in the 5800 block of south U Road in North Judson reported the neighbor kids are throwing rocks and taking things out of the yard.

10/17/14 – A Knox resident notified the Starke County Sheriff’s Department of a vehicle versus telephone pole property damage accident on State Road 8 by the new jail.

10/17/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a vehicle versus deer crash on Range Road north of 900 South in North Judson.

10/18/14 – Officers responded to a two vehicle property damage accident in the parking lot of Mark Bailey’s Discount Center in North Judson.

10/18/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus deer accident in the 7500 block of south 750 East in Knox.

10/19/14 – A resident in the 4500 block of east CR 210 in Knox reported his summer home at Bass Lake was broken into an some items were stolen.

10/19/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus deer accident on Range Road south of Toto Road.

10/19/14 – The owner of the old Stelrema building north of Knox on U.S. 35 reported suspicious activity there possibly involving the hauling of scrap from the site.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

10/11/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a reported domestic battery.

10/11/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to the theft of a gun.

10/11/14 – Winamac Police respond to a fire incident at residence.

10/12/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of items stolen from a store.

10/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies are advised of the theft of two large stacks of pallets.

10/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to the theft of items from a residence.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:

10/13/14 – Police officers started an investigation into a possible rape that occurred the night before in North Judson. The investigation and any possible charges remain under investigation.

10/13/14 – North Judson Police provided extra patrol in the area of the high school in reference to a possible unwanted subject.

10/13/14 – Reports of a door-to-door salesperson were received from the 4700 block of Mary Street. The female salesperson did not have a permit and was asked to stop going door-to-door and to leave the area.

10/14/14 – An early morning altercation in the 700 block of Bender Street, involving a domestic dispute, resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Gary L. Buis.

10/14/14 – Around 10:20 a.m., an employee from the Dollar General store summoned police in reference to a shoplifter. The suspect and fled after exiting the front door and pulled away in a vehicle.

10/14/14 – A North Judson couple was driving east on Talmer Avenue around 3:45 p.m. in a red Chevy pickup when a smaller coupe-style black Ford passenger vehicle turned in front of the truck on Talmer Avenue and headed south on State Road 39 at a high rate of speed. Two witnesses provided a plate number that was registered to a woman from Monon. Monon police were contacted as well and the vehicle never returned to that address. The suspect vehicle was never located. The vehicle would have heavy front end damage including the hood. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police concerning this incident. Call the North Judson Police Department at 574-772-5914 with any details.

10/16/14 – After receiving several complaints concerning parking on Lane Street in downtown North Judson, a few cars relocated their parking places. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely reminds residents of the Lane Street area, that Lane Street from Talmer to Sycamore Street has no parking from 2:30 a.m. till 6:00 a.m. Daily. Any vehicles parked on the street between those hours will receive a $50.00 fine.

10/16/14 – A report was taken involving a scrapper removing a drain cover in the 600 block of Lane Street. Scrappers are reminded that if the items are not clearly being discarded, you may face theft charges for taking the item[s]. Also residents should be careful not to store or place wanted items near the alley or garbage location place.

10/16/14 – Officers assisted the Child Protection Services in investigating accusations and in removing children from a local home.

10/17/14 – A teenage drinking party was discovered in the 100 Block of Vine Street. Several juveniles were released to their parents and three 18-year-olds were arrested for illegal possession and minor consuming alcohol. Complete reports were furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor and to Juvenile Probation Department.

10/18/14 – A resident in the 300 Block of Franklin Street reported that two windows were busted out of his vehicle.

10/18/14 – A resident in a home on State Road 39 south reported two pellet or BB holes in a window on their home. Police are continuing in their investigation.

10/18/14 – A 2008 black Ford F350 with a dirt bike in the back of it was stolen from Lane Street near the intersection of Central Avenue. The vehicle was unlocked and running. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Judson Police at 772-5914.

10/18/14 – An unwanted guest in the 6100 block of John Street was removed from the residence. The male subject was taken to IU Health Starke Hospital and an emergency detention order was issued.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/14/14 – Garl L. Buis, 34, 705 Bender Street, of North Judson, IN, was arrested for OVWI and possession of marijuana.

Knox City Police Department

Incidents:

10/8/14 – Police respond to the theft of $57 from resident’s home.

10/8/14 – Police respond to a traffic accident on Main Street south of the railroad tracks.

10/15/14 – Police respond to the theft of a trailer that was taken the previous night from a residence.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/10/14 – Paris Gray Dunn, 51, No address provided – Domestic battery.

10/10/14 – Tiffany Woodard, 24, No address provided – Disorderly conduct.

10/10/14 – Charles Potthoff, 40, No address provided – Possession of marijuana.

Police Reports are simply a record that an arrest has been made and are not an indication of guilt or innocence.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
10/07/14 An animal complaint was received by officers in the area of County Road 500 W. and State Road 10. The loose horse was not located.

10/07/14 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop on a moped at the intersection of Oakwood Street and Arlington Avenue. The driver of the moped, Brandon Nicholas Nevil, 20 of Gary, was arrested for a warrant out of LaPorte County.

10/08/14 Police took a property damage accident west of town. Chief Doug Vessely set the damages at over $1000.00.

10/09/14 Police took a report of stolen magnetic signs off of two vehicles in the 300 block of Keller Avenue.

10/09/14 Pulaski County requested assistance from the North Judson Police Department in locating a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle left prior to the officer’s arrival.

10/10/14 A resident reported to police of a scam phone call she received. The caller advised her that she won some money or a car. All she had to do was go to the store and buy a Green Dot card for $350.00 and scratch the back off and give him the number. The caller stated that he was from Winners International.

The North Judson Police would like to warn residents if they receive a call stating that they won a car, money or a loved one is in jail and they have to go to the store to buy a Green Dot card that it is a scam. Please notify your local police department.

10/10/14 Police received a call of an intoxicated driver coming east into town on State Road 10. The vehicle was not located.

10/11/14 A resident in the 200 block of Garden Street reported that she received a harassing phone call.

10/11/14 An employee of a business in the 700 block of Talmer avenue reported to police that she was being harassed by some customers. The case is under investigation.

10/11/14 Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop in the area of County Road 350 W. and County Road 400 S. for a speeding vehicle. A passenger in that vehicle, Dennis Matthew Howard, 23 of North Judson, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

10/12/14 North Judson Police took a report of a stolen trailer in the 800 block of E. Talmer Avenue.

Arrest:
10/07/14 Brandon Nicholas Nevil, 20 of Gary, IN was arrested for a warrant out of LaPorte County.

10/11/14 Dennis Matthew Howard, 23, of North Judson, IN, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

10/6/14 – Irrigation equipment was reported stolen from a property in the 7200 block of south State Road 39 in Knox.

10/6/14 – A North Judson resident filed an identity theft report.

10/6/14 – A man reported criminal damage to a vehicle in the 2000 block of South 450 East in Knox.

10/6/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of South State Road 39 reported receiving threatening text messages.

10/6/14 – A deputy responded to a pickup truck versus deer accident on 700 South at 200 West in North Judson.

10/7/14 – A North Judson resident reported her children are being harassed at school.

10/7/14 – A large real-estate sign on 2×4’s was reported stolen from Bass Lake Marina in Knox.

10/7/14 – A resident in the 4900 block of South 260 West in North Judson reported being harassed.

10/7/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of East Watson Street in Walkerton reported a neighbor is playing loud music.

10/8/14 – A motorist reported being run off the road in the 1600 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson by a blue Ford pickup truck which continued west on 10. Her vehicle is fine, but there is damage to the yard she went into.

10/8/14 – Fuel and a battery were reported stolen from an irrigation system in the 8800 block of east 850 South in Knox.

10/8/14 – A resident in the 200 block of West Howard Drive in Knox reported being harassed.

10/7/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of East Watson Street in Walkerton reported a neighbor is playing loud music again even though the police were at his residence last night.

10/8/14 – A tablet was reported stolen in the 5200 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson.

10/8/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department and North Judson Police Department responded to a property damage accident on 500 South at 250 West in North Judson.

10/9/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a vehicle versus deer crash on 700 East north of 50 South. The driver said he hit a deer, lost control and his car went into the woods. He is not injured, but his vehicle is not visible from the roadway.

10/9/14 – An engine was reported stolen from an irrigation system at the intersection of 875 South and 1100 East in Monterey.

10/10/14 – A female driver hit a deer on U.S. 35 north of State Road 10 in Knox.

10/10/14 – A Boa Drive resident reported a telepohone scam and suspicious activities on his bank account.

10/10/14 – A female driver reported hitting a dog that ran out in front of her car in the 100 block of South 700 East in Grovertown, possibly totaling the front end of her vehicle.

10/11/14 – A North Judson resident reported receiving a telephone call requesting personal information from someone claiming to be from the Social Security office for Medicare. The caller did not give the person any information.

10/11/14 – A resident in the 6400 block of East 200 North in Grovertown reported four-wheelers riding on their property.

10/11/14 – A resident in the 5700 block of south 350 East in Knox reported her garage was broken into and several items were taken.

10/11/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies and EMS responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident on State Road 23.

10/11/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of South Wesley Street in North Judson reported the keys to his vehicle stolen.

10/11/14 – A man notified dispatchers he was deer hunting in the 2200 block of south 200 East in Knox and found two men possibly cooking methamphetamine. He said they left in a smaller pickup truck. The caller also found several precursors.

10/12/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Township Fire Department First Responders and Starke County EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover accident with injuries on State Road 8 west of State Road 23 in Knox.

10/12/14 – A resident in the 2800 block of west 625 South in North Judson reported the theft of a large lawn decoration from her yard.

10/12/14 0 A resident in the 3600 block of south 550 East in Knox reported a four-wheeler driving up and down the roads on her property.

10/12/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a single-vehicle property damage accident at the intersection of 450 East and U.S. 35.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9/30/14 – A resident in the 9300 block of East 200 South in Knox reported vandalism to his daughter’s car tires.

9/30/14 – A man reported the theft of medication from his vehicle parked at Bass Lake Pub and Ristorante and advised the restaurant owner has the theft on video and a witness saw it occur.

9/30/14 – A resident in the 1900 block of North 410 East in Knox reported problems with a neighbor.

9/30/14 – A motorist called the Starke County Sheriff’s Department to file a property damage accident report after hitting a boulder at State Road 8 and Range Road.

9/30/14 – A resident in the 2900 block of South Hilltop Drive in Knox reported being harassed by neighbors.

10/1/14 – A property damage accident involving a vehicle in a ditch was reported in the 8800 block of South Main Street in Ora.

10/1/14 – A resident in the 10900 block of East 875 North in Koontz Lake reported an ongoing problem with neighbors playing loud music late at night and early in the morning.

10/1/14 – A NIPSCO employee advised his work truck was pulled off to the side of the road in the 8600 block of East 200 South and was sideswiped by a green or blue pickup truck that continued westbound on 200 South.

10/1/14 – A female advised she was riding her moped on 700 South at 250 West in North Judson and was hit by a white Ford Ranger that continued eastbound on 700 South.

10/1/14 – A resident in the 3800 block of South State Road 39 reported her neighbors are shooting off a loud gun.

10/2/14 – Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a property damage accident on State Road 8 east of State Road 39.

10/2/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a truck versus semi accident on U.S. 35 north of State Road 8 in Knox.

10/2/14 – A man reported his vehicle was struck by a black Pontiac at the intersection of State Road 8 and 700 East in Knox. The car left southbound on 700 East.

10/3/14 – A San Pierre man reported the theft of an irrigation pipe from the 9400 block of West 500 South.

10/3/14 – A resident in the 8700 block of east 75 North in Knox reported the theft of tree stands from her property.

10/3/14 – A resident in the 10700 block of east 50 North in Knox reported hearing an argument at a nearby residence and shots being fired.

10/3/14 – A resident in the 5300 block of south 250 East in Knox reported hearing gunshots coming from her neighbor’s residence to the south.

10/4/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of west 700 South reported her shed was broken into last night.

10/5/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a vehicle versus deer crash on Toto Road east of Range Road.

10/5/14 – Multiple agencies responded to a report of a vehicle versus pole crash in the 1000 block of west 200 South in North Judson. No injuries were reported.

10/5/14 – A resident in the 11200 block of east Division Road in Knox reported his house was broken into while he was gone.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

10/2/14 – Jerry L. Bradley, 54, Knox – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated Class A Misdemeanor and operating a vehicle while intoxicated Class C misdemeanor.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9/30/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of a garage break-in and take a report of stolen motorcycle parts, a tackle box and other items.

10/2/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of a stolen rented pickup truck.

10/2/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of shots fired at a house.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:

10/08/14 A resident in the Wintersong Village Nursing Home reported the theft of money.

10/08/14 Police responded to a call in reference of a minor in possession of alcohol. The case remains under investigation.

10/07/14 A resident in the 600 block of S. Main Street reported damage to her privacy fence.

10/03/14 Officers responded to a verbal dispute on John Street.

10/02/14 A resident told police that two tires on his vehicle were slashed.

Arrests:

10/05/14 Brian Hall, 39, of 204 W. Locust Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a warrant through Knox City Court.

10/03/14 John Brewer, 59, 6450 Hagen, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of disorderly conduct and intimidation.

10/02/14 Crystal Singleton, 29, 7821 E. 25 N., Knox, IN, arrested on a Marshall County warrant. She was transported to the Marshall County Jail by an Indiana State Police trooper.

From the North Judson Police Department:

10/04/14 A minor property damage accident occurred in the Family Express parking lot. North Judson Officer Nick Vanni set the damages at near $1000. Chief Doug Vessely wants to remind all drivers that several of the accidents our department investigates take place in a parking lot. “Please use extra care vehicle moving in a parking lot, watch for the other guy, especially when pulling into or backing out of a parking space,” he said.

10/04/14 Police received a complaint of yelling coming from the area of Garden Street and Wilson Street. The subjects were either quiet or gone when the North Judson Police arrived.

10/03/14 A landlord reported someone had entered a empty home in the 400 block of High Stree, and moved some items. He requested extra patrols and that anyone trespassing be arrested. Nothing was missing or damaged.

10/03/14 A woman in the 400 Block of Keller Avenue reported to police that a neighbor allegedly came onto her property and battered her. No injuries were sustained, however battery charges are being requested through the Starke County Prosecutors Office.

10/03/14 A vehicle pulling out of the CVS parking lot sustained a front tie rod break which disrupted traffic for a short period. Police controlled the incident and called for a wrecker service.

10/03/14 A caller reported a possible drunk driver heading west on State Road 10 from U.S. 35. The vehicle was never located.

10/02/14 An animal complaint was received by police involving several newborn kittens. The matter was resolved.

10/02/14 Police received a request for a welfare check at the Oakview Motel. Police did the check and everything was fine.

10/01/14 Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the 300 Block of George Street.

10/01/14 Officers took a report of a property damage accident near Lane Street and Main Street. Chief Deputy Joe Budner set damages at under $1,000.

10/01/14 Officer Frank Thomas participated in a short pursuit after trying to conduct a traffic stop on 625 South. The suspect vehicle pulled into a driveway near 300 West and both the driver and passenger fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officer Thomas captured the passenger, Brandon Minix. Thomas conducted an interview and investigation and arrested Minix on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance.

09/30/14 Police responded to a domestic complaint in the 300 block of George Street.

09/29/14 A woman reported that her wallet was taken from the front seat of her unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of Family Express. North Judson Police are investigating.

09/29/14 Employees from the First Farmers Bank and Trust reported to police that a former customer was writing large dollar amount checks to car dealers outside of the Starke County area. The local authorities are covering each area.

Arrests:

10/01/14 Brandon Minix , 32, of 5545 S. 750 East, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and possession of a controlled substance.

09/28/14 Max Stills, 25, Bradyville, TN, arrested on a felony Starke County Bench Warrant.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

9/22/14 – Charity Fisher, 29, of Knox, hit a deer on Toto Road about half a mile east of State Road 39.

9/22/14 – A resident in the 2700 block of South Range Road reported the theft of a utility trailer.

9/22/14 – The owner of a daycare center in the 8300 block of North State Road 23 in Walkerton reported her neighbor swore at and threatened a parent who was leaving after dropping her child off .

9/22/14 – A man who rents a unit at the U.S. 35 Storage Units near the Starke/Pulaski County Line reported being attacked by a pit bull and threatened by its owner while removing items from his unit.

9/22/14 – A resident in the 7600 block of South 125 East in Knox reported the theft of several items of jewelry from the residence.

9/22/14 – A resident in the 11000 block of East Circle Avenue in Walkerton reported a motorcycle stolen.

9/22/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Washington Township Fire Department responded to an accident with injuries involving a motorcycle.

9/23/14 – A property damage accident involving an Oregon-Davis School Corporation bus was reported in the 9000 block of East 300 North in Walkerton. No injuries were reported. School officials advised the bus backed into a pickup truck.

9/23/14 – An Ober resident notified the Starke County Sheriff’s Department of three white men in a blue full-size pickup truck with a white freezer in the back attempting to sell meat. If the property owner says they don’t have money, the men offer to trade, possibly in an effort to get into the residence.

9/23/14 – A woman advised she was mowing grass in the 1800 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox and found a possible meth lab in a bag. The Indiana State Police were notified.

9/23/14 – A resident in the 7600 block of South 700 East in Monterey reported his 16-year-old son brought home marijuana and paraphernalia.

9/23/14 – A resident in the 6700 block of South 700 East in Monterey reported someone broke a window and entered her residence.

9/23/14 – Midwestern Contractors advised the Starke County 911 Center State Road 10 will be closed between 300 West and 250 West for 10 days beginning Monday, Sept. 29 in order to repair a pipeline.

9/25/14 – Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake First Responders were dispatched to the 11600 block of East 500 North in Grovertown for a report of a tree loader that fell on a man.

9/25/14 – A caller reported property damage at R.J. Auto on U.S. 35 at the Starke/Pulaski County Line and asked for an officer.

9/25/14 – A possible meth lab was discovered on 850 South east of 850 East. The Indiana State Police were notified.

9/26/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of State Road 8 and U.S. 35 in Knox.

9/27/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle near the 11300 block of East 675 South in Culver.

9/27/14 – A resident in the 10800 block of East 900 South in Monterey called the Starke County Sheriff’s Department to file a theft report for unspecified items.

9/27/14 – A resident in the 7800 block of North Meadow Lane in Knox reportedly found drugs in his yard.

9/27/14 – A resident in the 5700 block of East 200 South in Knox reported a silver vehicle hit her mailbox, took out three trees in front of her residence and continued eastbound on 200 South toward 700 East.

9/27/14 – Authorities were notified by a man mowing near the cemetery in the 4000 block of 675 East that he found a bag of possible drugs.

9/27/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was advised of a dog left in a black Ford Explorer in the Mark Bailey’s Discount Center parking lot near Dairy Queen.

9/27/14 – A resident in the 2600 block of West Toto Road in North Judson advised she thought someone was trying to break in through her back door.

9/28/14 – Mariah Marie Adams, 20, of Plymouth, hit a deer at the intersection of 1200 East and 50 South in Knox.

9/28/14 – Justin K. Burns, 30, of Medaryville, hit a deer on U.S. 421 south of State Road 10 in San Pierre.

9/28/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson Fire Department First Responders all responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of State Road 10 and State Road 39 in North Judson.

9/28/14 – A property damage accident was reported in the 5500 block of East 800 South in Monterey.

9/28/14 – A resident in the 8900 block of East Campbell Street in Ober reported a car was vandalized.

9/29/14 – The owner of a house in the 5700 block of south 250 East in North Judson reported kids are coming into the unoccupied residence and having parties. She advised there should not be anybody in there until a renter takes possession Oct. 3.

9/28/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Knox Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 30 west of U.S. 35 in the eastbound lane.

9/28/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Township Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a vehicle versus telephone pole accident on State Road 8 East at the Yellow River bridge.

Arrests

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

9/22/14 – Melody Lee Heath, 33, North Judson – Probation Violation.

9/26/14 – Daniel Thomas Allison, 46, Gary – Theft, false informing.

9/26/14 – Kalvin Michael Berg, 22, Walkerton – Theft, false informing.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

9/26/14 – Multiple agencies respond to a truck fire.

9/22/14 – Multiple agencies respond to a possible burglary.

9/26/14 – Multiple agencies respond to a possible battery charge.

9-/26/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of theft of a rope to pull down trees.

9/26/14 – Medaryville Police take a report of a stolen DVD player.

9/26/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of possible trespassing.

9/26/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of theft of gasoline in the amount of $39.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9/15/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of East Grant Street in Bass Lake reported the windows of her car were shattered and the tires on her husband’s vehicle were flattened sometime overnight.

9/15/14 – Samuel H. Hulme, 32, of North Judson, hit a deer on 100 West south of State Road 10 in North Judson.

9/15/14 – A resident in the 1200 block of West 150 South in Knox reported the theft of her Allied Waste trash bin sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning.

9/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Washington Township Fire Department responded to a report of a crash on 700 East at 50 South in Knox. A witness said a car went through the stop sign and into the woods.

9/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Koontz Lake Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a rollover wreck in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 west of 1200 East.

9/16/14 – A North Judson resident reported the theft of items from a home in the 5800 block of West 500 South in North Judson.

9/16/14 – A San Pierre woman reported her car window was busted out and the remote control mirror was ripped from her car sometime Saturday in the 10400 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre.

9/16/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS, North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department and North Judson Police Department responded to a report of a slide-off accident in the 7800 block of South 1200 West in San Pierre.

9/16/14 – A resident in the 8200 block of North High Street in Walkerton reported her son was assaulted by another student at Oregon-Davis Schools today and has a slight concussion.

9/16/14 – A resident in the 10100 block of East 700 North in Walkerton reported the theft of $500 from the home.

9/16/14 – A resident in the 1500 block of South 300 East in Knox filed an identity theft report.

9/16/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at 200 South and 350 East.

9/17/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident with injuries at 1100 East and 400 North in Grovertown.

9/17/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at 1025 East and 200 North in Grovertown.

9/17/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of East 250 South in Knox reported his house was broken into and a HP Think Pad was stolen.

9/17/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of 25 North and 600 East in Knox.

9/18/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department took a report of a vehicle versus deer accident on 1150 East 2.5 miles south of State Road 10.

9/18/14 – A resident in the 8200 block of North Tippecanoe Drive in Knox reported the theft of items from a utility closet connected to the house.

9/19/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was advised the office buildings on State Road 8 east of 100 East in Knox have been broken into and several items have been taken.

9/19/14 – A plate compactor was reported stolen from Fletcher Cemetery on 400 North at 700 East in Grovertown.

9/19/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 35 at 500 North in Hamlet.

9/19/14 – The Indiana State Police took a crash report from the victim of a vehicle versus deer accident on State Road 10 at Range Road.

9/20/14 – A resident in the 10500 block of East State Road 23 in Kootz Lake called the Starke County Sheriff’s Department to file a criminal mischief report.

9/20/14 – Officers were called to the Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30 to take a report from a semi driver who said he was involved in a hit and run.

9/20/14 – A resident in the 7900 block of North Tippecanoe Drive North in Koontz Lake reported a tree fell on her vehicle and said she needs a report for insurance. She also reported power lines down.

9/20/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle in the south ditch on Toto Road near 550 East.

9/20/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson Fire Department First Responders were called to the intersection of State Road 10 and State Road 39 in North Judson for a three-vehicle accident with injuries.

9/21/14 – The owner of a property in the 900 block of North 1025 East in Knox reported the theft of an air conditioning unit.

9/21/14 – A resident reported his garage at the intersection of State Road 10 and Grant Street in Knox was broken into and several items were stolen.

9/21/14 – A resident in the 6300 block of South 375 West in North Judson reported the theft of several items from a vehicle overnight.

Arrests:

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

9/17/14 – Tony Anderson Glover, 29, South Bend – Public Intoxication.

9/17/14 – William E. Nies, 57, LaCrosse – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

9/20/14 – Timothy Joseph Curtis, 26, Knox – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (felony) and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (misdemeanor).

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9-16-14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of stolen property. Items include an X-Box, games and knives.

9-17-14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of a stolen moped. I t was later recovered in a cornfield.

9-18-14 – Winamac Police take a report of stolen cigarettes from a vehicle.

9-18-14 – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is notified of a stolen picnic table and possible other items.

9-18-14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of stolen scrap metal.

9-18-14 – Winamac police respond to a report of a stolen rental vehicle.

9-20-14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies are notified of two chairs stolen from in front of a grocery store.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:

09/15/14 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely conducted a traffic stop on Roberts Lane and State Road 39 South that resulted in charges being filed. Dustin A, Kanschat, 34, of Kewanna had preliminary charges of driving while suspended and operation with no valid license.

09/15/14 A report of a protection order violation was taken and furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for review of invasion of privacy charges. The incident occurred in the 100 block of S. Schricker Avenue.

09/16/14 A resident reported to police that he was battered and sustained no major injuries. The incident happened in the 100 Block of Talmer Avenue. Charges were requested through the Prosecutor’s Office.

09/16/14 Police investigated a battery that occurred near the Weninger Street Park. Two women were involved and both are requesting charges against each other. A report for review was filed with the Prosecutor.

09/17/14 A police report was taken in regards to illegal dumping of trash by putting personal garbage into a business dumpster, which is theft of services. The problem is believed to have been resolved.

09/17/14 Police received reports of roadside dumping of trash outside of the city limits. This was referred to the Indiana Conservation Department.

09/17/14 Police conducted a mini warrant round-up that resulted in the arrest of two male subjects. Matthew Blount, 27, of North Judson was arrested on a warrant for a probation violation on a manufacturing of methamphetamine charge and Matthew J. Diaz, 20, of Knox was arrested on a preliminary charge of illegal possession of alcoholic beverages.

09/18/14 A property damage only accident was investigated by officer Frank Thomas in the Subway parking lot. A vehicle backed into another parked vehicle. Officer Thomas set damages at over $1,000.

09/18/14 A telephone and text harassment complaint was taken in the 300 block of Dalhke Street.

09/19/14 A loose dog and cat report was received from residents in the 700 block of Cherry Street. North Judson Police returned the animals and spoke with the owners.

09/19/14 A simple battery report is pending and police took a complaint of an adult son and father arguing along the roadside of Talmer Avenue near Luken Street. No injuries were reported and all subjects went home.

09/19/14 A home owner in the 5800 block of 250 West called about a suspicious vehicle that had stopped in front of the home.

09/20/14 Officer Nick Vanni responded to a call in the 5100 block of 350 West for a criminal damage report for the destruction of property and for a battery report.. After a short investigation, the suspect, Corey A. McClung, 19, was arrested on preliminary charge of criminal mischief and battery.

09/20/14 A serious personal injury accident occurred at State Road 10 and State Road 39 North around 7:25 p.m. Saturday. North Judson Officer Nick Vanni was the first to arrive. Three vehicles were involved in the accident. Starke County EMS requested Med Flight, however no helicopter could take off due to the poor weather conditions. Alcohol was a factor and toxicology screens are pending. The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the accident and Officer Vanni is assisting. The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, North Judson Police Department, North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, and Starke County EMS all responded to the scene. Additional information is not being released at this time.

Arrests:

09/16/14 Dustin A. Kanchat, 34, 6865 E. Engle Dr. Kewanna, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle without a license.

09/17/14 Matthew S. Blount, 27, 1417 W. 400 South, North Judson, IN, was arrested on a probation violation in regards to a methamphetamine charge.

09/17/14 Matthew J. Diaz, 20, of 303 Mound Street, Knox, IN, was arrested for a warrant for illegal possession of alcohol.

09/20/14 Corey A. McClung, 19, of 5180 S. 350 West, North Judson, IN, was arrested on preliminary charges of battery and criminal mischief.

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9/8/14 – A resident in the 3300 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported his garbage bin was stolen overnight. It belongs to A&W from Culver.

9/8/14 – Deputies responded to a property damage accident in the 3100 block of East 400 South in Knox.

9/9/14 – A resident in the 200 block of East 625 South in Knox said his neighbor’s dog attacked his dog, and he shot it.

9/9/14 – Officials with Child Protective Services advised the Starke County Sheriff’s Department of sexual misconduct with a minor allegations at a Knox residence.

9/9/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy and Starke County EMS responded to an accident with injuries in the 5000 block of East 200 South in Knox.

9/9/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a vehicle versus deer accident on San Pierre Road.

9/10/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Toto Road and 350 East in Knox.

9/12/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a vehicle versus deer accident on 625 South west of 900 East in Monterey.

9/12/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident in the westbound lane of U.S. 30 by the west entrance to the Grovertown Truck Stop.

9/12/14 – A resident in the 2600 block of South 700 East in Knox reported the safe was stolen from her residence.

9/12/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a theft from a bank-owned property in the 8800 block of East 150 North in Knox.

9/12/14 – Starke County EMS, Knox Police, the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Knox Fire Department First Responders were called to an accident with injuries in the 2300 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox.

9/13/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Koontz Lake Fire Department First Responders were called to a traffic accident on U.S. 30 in the westbound lane in front of the Grovertown Truck Stop.

9/13/14 – A resident in the 3400 block of South Range Road advised someone struck her mailbox and garbage cans, and car parts are scattered in front of her home. She did not see or hear the accident happen.

9/14/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies, Starke County EMS and Knox and Bass Lake Fire Department First Responders responded to an accident with injuries on Toto Road west of U.S. 35 in Knox.

9/14/14 – A resident in the 800 block of South Pearl Street in Knox filed a theft report.

9/14/14 – A Knox resident hit a dead deer on U.S. 35 just north of State Road 8 and said his car is now overheating.

9/14/14 – A resident in the 5600 BLK OF S 500 West in North Judson reported her son’s window was broken out the previous night by some other boys.

Arrests:

9/8/14 – Zachary Anthony Howisen,41, North Judson – Warrant.

9/11/14 – David F. Mowbray, 18, Knox – Illegal possession or consumption of alcohol, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
9/08/14 – Police responded to a property damage accident on State Road 10 East of State Road 39 North. North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner estimated the damage at over $1,000.00.

9/08/14 – An employee at the Dollar General store called police in reference to a suspicious person. North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas located the male subject and conducted a traffic stop. The male subject explained what he did and was released from the scene.

9/09/14 – A resident reported a neighbor dispute in the 200 block of East Leslie Street. North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner spoke with the subjects and they advised that there were no problems.

9/10/14 – Officers responded to an alarm call in the 5200 block of West State Road 10. It was found to be a false alarm.

9/12/14 – A property damage accident was reported to police in a parking lot in the 300 block of West Talmer Avenue. The damage was under $1,000.00. Both parties exchanged information. No report was taken.

9/12/14 – Police responded to a verbal argument in the 600 block of Keller Avenue. Both parties were separated for the evening.

9/13/14 – Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner located a package containing medical devices in the 6100 block of South Oakwood Avenue. The items were returned to the rightful owner.

9/13/14 – A driver of a vehicle reported to North Judson Police that her windshield was struck by an unknown object that left a circular mark on the windshield. This incident occurred in the area of 500 to 600 West State Road 10. Officers checked the area and were unable to find the source of the incident.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

9/2/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of possible death threats.

9/2/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report of harassing text messages.

9/2/14 – Medaryville Police take a harassment report.

9/3/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond when a woman reports the possible theft of her children’s Social Security cards and birth certificates.

9/3/14 – Winamac Police take a report of theft of credit, ID and library cards.

9/5/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to a domestic dispute.

9/7/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies take a report from a man who says he his neighbors are threatening him.

9/7/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a domestic dispute.

9/7/14 – Winamac Police respond when a man reports that his son had been battered.

9/8/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond when a man reports that he is receiving threatening letters.

9/9/14 – Deputies respond to a report of a possible stolen wallet.

9/9/14 – Winamac Police respond to a domestic dispute.

9/10/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to an unauthorized controlled burn and gave the subject a warning.

9/12/14 – Multiple agencies respond to a report of battery.

9/12/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a possible death threats.

9/12/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond the a report of a stolen vehicle.

9/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to a possible break-in.

9/13/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of possible battery.

9/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of possible stolen items.

9/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of battery.

9/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to the possible theft of someone’s pets.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

9/1/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of West 500 South in North Judson reported items stolen. 

9/1/14 – A resident in the 1700 block of North 500 East in Knox reported credit card fraud. 

9/2/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of North 700 East in Grovertown reported a moped stolen. 

9/2/14 – A resident in the 11200 block of East Pottawotomie Trail North in Walkerton reported someone cut his swing rope and stole a scooter. 

9/2/14 – The Starke County Sheriff's Department and North Judson Police Department responded to a property damage accident on U.S. 421 at State Road 10. 

9/2/14 – A resident in the 6400 block of South Rannells East Road in Knox reported the theft of items from her residence by a known suspect. 

9/3/14 – A resident in the 9600 block of East 225 South in Knox filed a fraud report. 

9/4/14 – Starke County Sheriff's Deputies took a report of a vehicle versus deer property damage accident on Range Road south of U.S. 30. 

9/4/14 – A Knox resident reported her 14-year-old daughter is being threatened by other girls at school. 

9/5/14 – Multiple agencies responded to a single-vehicle injury accident in front of the Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30.  

9/5/14 – A resident in the 114000 block of Oak Street in Walkerton reported people trespassing and dumping trash on his property. 

9/5/14 – A resident in the 6000 block of South 200 East in Knox reported two men working in the field behind her house keep dropping their pants and exposing themselves. The caller has grandchildren who can see this. 

9/5/14 – A woman reported her storage unit at 900 South and U.S. 35 was broken into and completely cleaned out. 

9/5/14 – A North Judson resident advised she was involved in a property damage accident on Toto Road at 200 East in front of Howard's Carpet and the driver of the other vehicle left northbound on 200 East driving a small, tan, four-door car. 

9/6/14 – A resident in the 11600 block of East 400 North reported a family member has taken several items of value. 

9/6/14 – Damage was reported to an irrigation system on 100 East between Toto Road and 250 South. 

9/6/14 – Starke County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a home in the 300 block of South 1025 East in Knox for a report of a large fight. 

9/7/14 – A caller reported vandalism to a port-a-potty in the 7000 block of South State Road 10. 

9/7/14 – A resident in the 8700 block of East Long Lane Drive in Knox reported damage to his girlfriend's car and gave the officer the name of a suspect. 

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:

08/24/14 A traffic Stop conducted by North Judson Officer Nick Vanni resulted in a driving while suspended-prior charge for Diane E. Allen.

08/25/14 Officers received a report of reckless driving in the area of Liberty School. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

08/25/14 Officials with Pop Warner football reported a small vandalism incident. Cameras were to be installed reference future problems.

08/25/14 A motorcycle property damage only crash was reported on State Road 39 north of State Road 10. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas investigated the incident which resulted in no damage. Rhe driver, Delmar E. Caldwell, 56, of North Judson was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

08/26/14 A scam and fraud report was taken at the North Judson CVS. An elderly woman received a phone call from someone acting as her grandson stating he needed money to get out of jail. She was instructed to purchase “green Dot” cards and call in the numbers. Deputy Chief Joe Budner investigated. Chief Doug Vessely continues to remind all Citizens, “Never send cash or green dot cards to anyone unless you know who they are. Never give bank account account or personal information to anyone over the phone. If you are in doubt, it’s always safe to call the police department.

08/26/14 A resident reported to North Judson police that unknown subjects were charging a NIPSCO account to someone’s bank account. This investigation remains open.

08/26/14 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop near Talmer and Sheridan resulting in the arrest of Robert F. Martin, 36, of North Judson.

08/27/14 A resident reported the theft of a window air conditioning unit to North Judson police. The unit was recovered as a scrapper had thought it was trash.

08/27/14 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely provided a complete report to the Starke County Prosecutor in reference to bank fraud and theft case. Improper banking procedures were being conducted by a customer. The North Judson branch of the First National Bank of Monterey reported the incident. Vessely requested felony warrants.

08/29/14 An employee at the North Judson Dollar General called in reference to a shoplifter in the store. After an investigation, North Judson Officer F. Thomas, requested a warrant for theft.

08/30/14 Police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver coming into town on State Road 10 from the east. The driver was not located.

09/02/14 A landlord told police that a tenant was refusing to leave after a lease agreement was over. She was referred to a legal eviction process.

09/02/14 A juvenile female was arrested and charged with theft after an investigation into the theft of mail out of a mailbox in the 300 block of W. Weninger Street. The postal inspector was notified of the same. Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated.

09/02/14 North Judson Police responded to an intimidation and harassment complaint in the 500 Block of High Street. Officer N. Vanni requested formal charges after an investigation.

09/03/14 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated a minor property damage in the CVS/Dollar Store parking lot. He estimated damages just over $1,000.

09/04/14 – North Judson Officers F. Thomas and S. Beishuzen conducted a traffic stop near Vine and Hancock Streets resulting in a driving while suspended prior arrest on Dustin W. Large, 29, of North Judson

Arrests:
08/24/14 – Diane E. Allen, 37, of North Judson, IN was arrested on a preliminary charge of driving while suspended prior.

08/24/14 Delmar E. Caldwell, 55, 4835 S. State Road 39, of North Judson, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated prior.

08/26/14 Robert F. Martin, 36, 3842 W Third St., of North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.

09/04/14 Dustin W. Large, 29, 502 Vine Street, of North Judson, IN was arrested for driving while suspended prior.

Arrest reports are merely a record that an arrest has been made and are not indicative of guilt or innocence. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

08/25/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Time Out Sports Bar in Walkerton for a report of damage to a vehicle parked there overnight.

8/25/14 – A resident of the 8800 block of South Elm St. in Monterey reported a break-in.

8/26/14 – A resident of the 6800 block of East Skyline Avenue in Knox reported her truck was taken overnight and said she left the keys in it.

8/26/14 – A Knox man reported his landlord pulled a gun on him in front of witnesses as he was trying to move out of his rental home.

08/26/14 – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a property damage accident in the parking lot at Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30.

8/27/14 – A Knox resident reported receiving a call from a woman with a foreign accent who claimed to be from the IRS and said she owed money. The call came from telephone number 202-506-9570. The woman advised she did not call back because she believed the call was a scam.

8/27/14 – A resident in the 1900 block of East 250 South in Knox reported suspicious activity on a neighbor’s property.

8/28/14 – Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 7600 block of Kickapoo Road in Walkerton for a report a man and woman had been battered by a known suspect who left the area on foot.

8/28/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a property damage crash on 400 North at U.S. 35 in Knox.

8/28/14 – A man reported being attacked by a dog while walking in the 700 block of South 500 East in Knox.

8/28/14 – A resident in the 4900 block of East 150 North in Knox reported seeing two people in her yard by the water pump and said they fled into the woods on the side of her property.

8/29/14 – A Knox resident came to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department to file a fraud report.

8/29/14 – The caretaker of a rental home in the 1600 block of South 150 West in Knox reported possible squatters.

8/29/14 – A business in the 2800 block of South County Road 210 reported a possible drunk driver in the parking lot who struck three cars and was still trying to drive.

8/30/14 – A caller resident in the 2000 block of South SR 23 in Knox reported someone drove through her yard last night and left deep ruts.

8/30/14 – A Koontz Lake resident reported small children are driving other children around in the Iroquois/Tippecanoe/Kramer area.

8/30/14 – A resident in the 5400 block of South County Road 210 advised her tiki hut was broken int.
08/30/14 – A resident in the 4900 block of South 300 East in Knox reported his car’s windshield was busted with a hammer the previous night.

8/30/14 – A resident in the 4400 block of East 250 South in Knox reported the theft of unspecified items.

8/30/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy cited a 22-year-old Wheatfield man for operating a golf cart on a state road on State Road 10 at 550 South.

8/30/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a property damage accident in the 3800 block of South 750 West in North Judson. A man on a moped told the deputy a woman driving a white SUV and talking on a cell phone hit him, threw him from the moped and left the scene. He told the deputy he did not need medical attention.

8/31/14 – A resident living in the 6900 block of North 1100 East reported a car drove through her fenceline, damaging the vehicle and the fence. No injuries were reported.

8/31/14 – A multiple residents in the 2900 block of South County Road 210 in Knox reported neighbors on Ayers Road have been blaring music for the past four hours.

8/31/14 – A resident in the 9400 block of East 150 North in Grovertown reported juveniles just toilet papered their house and sprayed something on their house and car. Her husband chased their vehicle and was able to get a plate number.

Arrests:

8/31/14 – Timothy Santford Rudd, 41, North Judson: Driving under the influence of drugs, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Drug Paraphernalia Act: Possession of Drug Equipment and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

 

Incidents:

8/27/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of possible stolen medication.

8/27/14 – The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of a possible unattended fire.

8/27/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a reports of threats exchanged between neighbors.

8/27/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to possible battery.

8/30/14 – Multiple departments respond to a shed fire.

8/31/14 – Winamac Police and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a verbal domestic dispute.

8/31/14 – Winamac Police and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a domestic dispute.

9/1/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a possible harassment incident.

9/1/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of a possible break-in and theft of property.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

8/18/14 – A resident in the 8800 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls.

8/18/14 – Sheriff’s deputies took a theft report from a woman who said her medication was stolen from her truck at Save a Lot in Knox on Friday, Aug. 15.

8/18/14 – A resident in the 5900 block of East 200 South in Knox reported damage to her mailbox sometime Saturday night

8/19/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle property damage accident at 200 North and U.S. 35 in Knox.

8/19/14 – A residential break-in was reported in the 4500 block of South 300 East in Knox.

8/19/14 – A caller advised a tractor-trailer stopped in front of the Stay For Less Motel in the westbound lane of U.S. 30 in Hamlet, the driver got out and took a speed limit sign that was on the ground.

8/19/14 – A resident in the 5200 block of South 250 West in North Judson reported a four-wheeler was stolen.

8/19/14 – A resident in the 7500 block of South 750 East in Monterey reported her truck was stolen from her residence recently. She gave deputies the name of the suspect.

8/19/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of East 150 South in Knox reported a protective order violation.

8/19/14 – A resident in the 1300 block of South 250 East in Knox reported a protective order violation.

8/20/14 – A resident in the 5900 block of U Road in North Judson reported the theft of items from the back seat of a vehicle.

8/21/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of East 150 South reported a protective order violation.

8/21/14 – A resident in the 800 block of West 400 South in North Judson reported a property damage hit and run accident.

8/21/14 – Officers responded to a property damage accident in the 300 block of East U.S. 30 in Hamlet.

8/21/14 – The manager at Koontz Lake Market in the 7800 block of North State Road 23 reported the theft of lottery tickets.

8/22/14 – A Hamlet resident reported the theft of items from her yard.

8/23/14 – A Grovertown resident reported her husband’s debit card was used without his authorization in Avon, Ind.

8/23/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of U.S. 35 and Toto Road.

8/23/14 – A resident in the 4300 block of East Orchard Drive in Knox reported the theft of several items from the residence.

8/23/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson Police Department responded to an accident with injuries in the 1200 block of East 150 South in North Judson.

8/23/14 – A resident in the 800 block of North 600 East in Knox reported the theft of medications from her residence and was told she would need to contact her doctor, as the sheriff’s department no longer takes reports for stolen prescription drugs.

8/23/14 – A resident in the 3300 block of South 500 West in North Judson reported a 2006 Ford F 350 stolen.

8/23/14 – Dispatchers received a report of people in a Ford pickup truck with lighted mirrors and lights on the roof shooting at stop signs in the area of 700 East and 200 South in Knox with a 12-gauge shotgun.

8/24/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident with injuries in the 2700 block of East Toto Road.

8/24/14 – A resident in the 4300 block of East Orchard Drive in Knox reported her residence was broken into.

8/24/14 – A Walkerton resident reported he and a friend were chased down 600 North past State Road 23 the previous night, run off the road and accosted with baseball bats.

8/24/14 – A resident in the 7800 block of North State Road 23 requested an officer for a crash report for an accident that occurred in the driveway of the residence.

8/24/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Knox Police Department responded to a report of a fight in the parking lot in the 2800 block of South County Road 210 in Knox.

Arrests

8/20/14 – Laura L. Kensinger, 29, Hamlet – Warrant.

8/23/14 – Zachary S. Puckett, 29. Knox – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated x 3.

8/23/14 – Jason P. Hounshell, 36, Knox – False reporting, contributing to delinquency.

8/23/14 – Curtis Evan Rowe, 20, Knox – False reporting, illegal possession

8/23/14 – Bradley Scott Rowe, 22, Knox – False reporting.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

8/21/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and officers from the Winamac Police Department respond to a possible break-in.

8/22/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Winamac Fire Department responded to an electrical pole that was struck by lightning and caught fire.

8/22/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a garage break-in.

8/22/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a property to investigate possible trespassing when the owner noticed people cutting wood without his permission.

8/2314 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies were contacted by a man who received threatening messages on his telephone and requested a protective order.

8/23/14 – Winamac Police took a report of stolen tools.

8/23/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to a possible break-in.

8/24/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of a stolen and damaged golf cart.

North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/18/14 A call from a resident in the 100 block of Silver Street involved the North Judson Police locating a dog running at large. The dog was returned to the owner along with a $50.00 ordinance violation citation.

08/18/014 North Judson Police investigated a report of a hit and run accident in the 600 Block of Laurel Street resulting in around $2,000 in damages. The owner could not pinpoint the exact time or place where the accident may have taken place. Officer Nick Vanni investigated.

08/18/14 An harassment complaint was fielded by the North Judson police in the 400 Block of High Street.

08/19/14 Officers and an ambulance were summoned to the 500 Block of Mulberry and a person was transported to IU Health Starke Hospital.

08/19/14 An employee at the Oak View Motel called North Judson police in reference to a disturbance in a room. After an investigation, no parties involved wanted to press formal charges. They were asked to leave the room.

08/21/14 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop on 250 West resulting in an arrest of Jason D. Hanson, 33, of North Judson for resisting law enforcement and operating a vehicle while intoxicateed. He was transported to the Starke County Jail.

08/21/14 A property damage accident occurred on Lane Street near the intersection of Talmer Avenue. A vehicle exiting the Napa Parking lot pulled out into traffic on Lane Street and was hit by another vehicle. North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated the incident setting damages at near $2,500. No tickets were issued and no injuries reported.

08/21/14 A vehicle traveling north on County Road 250 West, just south of County Road 700 South swerved off the roadway to avoid hitting a few chickens in the roadway. The vehicle than struck a fence and a tree. North Judson officers responded to the accident and Officer Scott Beishuizen investigated the incident setting damages just under $5,000. No injuries were reported. Chief Deputy Joe Budner assisted in the investigation.

08/21/14 A storm caused a tree to lose some big limbs that hit electric lines. North Judson police responded to the traffic hazard and notified the street department who came out and cleared the debris.

08/22/14 Police responded to the 200 Block of Garden Street in reference to a dog complaint. Police spoke to both neighbors involved.

08/23/14 Another dog complaint was reported in the 200 Block of Leslie Street. Police gave a verbal warning to the owners.

Arrests:

08/17/14 John Bochnicka, Jr., 44, 311 N. George Street, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a warrant and on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement.

08/17/14 Erin M. Schrader, 24, 6175 S. John Street, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

08/19/14 – Michael A. Nickelson, 38, 402 Lincoln Street, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on warrant for failure to appear.

08/21/14 Janson D. Hansen, 33, 2335 W. Total Road, of North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

8/11/14 – A Knox resident came to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department to file a harassment report.

8/11/14 – A caller in the 10200 block of East Watson Street in Walkerton called to complain about loud music and said a resident at the corner of Watson and Pine Tree Lane blasts music seven days a week.

8/12/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at the intersection of U.S. 35 and Toto Road.

8/12/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of North 300 East in Knox called the sheriff’s department to report the theft of a water heater, furnace, copper and other items from a residence.

8/12/14 – A Walkerton resident reported a domestic battery and intimidation incident at a residence there.

8/12/14 – A resident in the 12200 block of East Watson Street called the sheriff’s department to complain about his neighbor’s loud music.

8/13/14 – A resident in the 3900 block of South 200 East in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls from a family member and his girlfriend.

8/13/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of South 275 West in North Judson reported a pit bull running loose in the area and said it attacked her dog.

8/13/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Hamlet Fire Department responded to a rollover wreck on U.S. 35 south of 500 North.

8/13/14 – A sheriff’s deputy took a report of a battery incident that occurred at 250 North and U.S. 35 in Knox.

8/13/14 – Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of animal neglect in the 10700 block of East 900 South in Monterey.

8/14/14 – A resident in the 2100 block of North Range Road in Knox reported a vehicle sitting in their driveway/field with nobody around.

8/14/14 – A resident in the 6500 block of South 700 East in Knox reported a residential break-in.

8/14/14 – A resident in the 2700 block of Tribue Drive in Knox reported receiving a possible scam telephone call.

8/14/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on 700 East south of 800 South in Knox.

8/15/14 – Sheriff’s deputies responded to a property damage accident at State Road 8 and 200 East in Knox.

8/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, EMS and first responders were dispatched to the walking trail 2.5 miles west of U.S. 35 for a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

8/15/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and 35.

8/15/14 – A phone was reported stolen from a car parked in the 5100 block of South A Street in North Judson.

8/15/14 – A tan and peach Ford F 150 4×4 extended cab truck was stolen from a residence in the 8800 block of South U.S. 35.

8/15/14 – A resident in the 7700 block of North 1200 East in Koontz Lake reported extremely loud, explicit music coming from the area of South Avenue/South Street.

8/15/14 – A farmer reported vandalism to a house at 200 East and 250 South in Knox.

8/16/14 – A vehicle versus deer accident was reported at the intersection of State Road 8 and State Road 23 in Knox.

8/16/14 – The owner of a home in the 2000 block of East 250 South in Knox reported the rental home has been broken into and someone may be living there.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 10700 block of East 50 North in Knox reported the tire on his vehicle has been slashed.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 6000 block of South 700 East in Knox reported several mailboxes in that area were smashed the previous night.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 3100 block of West 400 South in North Judson reported a break-in.

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8/17/14 – A female came to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and advised someone pulled a gun on her on Debby Drive in Knox.

8/17/14 – Dispatchers received a complaint of a child between the ages of 10 and 14 driving a small motorcycle up and down the road in Born’s Trailer Park speeding and not stopping for stop signs.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 8200 block of North High Street in Walkerton reported the theft of her tablet by a known suspect.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 7500 block of South U.S. 421 in San Pierre reported being battered.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 2600 block of East 525 South in Knox reported the windows in his semi truck have been busted out.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of South Wesley Street in North Judson reported her 13-year-old son was riding his bicycle and was struck by an older, green Monte Carlo, which fled the scene. She said he suffered minor injuries and does not require an ambulance. Officers were unable to locate the driver.

8/17/14 – A resident in the 11900 block of East State Road 8 in Culver reported her television set was stolen.

Arrests:

8/14/14 – Kristie M. Thielmann, 33, Walkerton: Resisting law enforcement, leaving the scene of an accident – property damage.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

8/13/14 – Winamac Police respond to a reported vehicle break-in and possible stolen property.

8/13/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a possible fight between two male subjects.

8/14/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police responded to a possible burglary.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

8/4/14 – A Knox woman reported being intimidated and threatened by her soon-to-be ex-husband.

8/4/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department First Responders responded to a multiple-vehicle rollover accident in front of the Bass Lake Fire Station on U.S. 35.

8/5/14 – A Walkerton resident reported his storage shed on State Road 23 has been broken into.

8/5/14 – Deputies took a report of a property damage accident at the Bass Lake Community Center. A female driver backed a Dodge Caliber into a pole.

8/5/14 – A resident reported receiving a telephone message from the IRS. Dispatchers told him not to respond, as it is a telephone scam.

8/7/14 – A resident in the 2200 block of South 450 East in Knox reported the theft of a diamond ring from her jewelry box.

8/7/14 – A caller reported finding a duffel bag full of apparent meth lab trash on 700 East north of State Road 10.

8/7/14 – A man reported his son’s moped was stolen from a residence across from the Marathon station in Koontz Lake earlier today.

8/7/14 – Anna Malgorzata, 38, of Donaldson, was northbound on 50 East east of 1100 East, swerved to avoid hitting a deer and struck a tree. She was not injured.

8/8/14 – A resident in the 8800 block of East Long Lane Drive in Knox reported the theft of a concrete statue from the yard.

8/8/14 – Deputies responded to a vehicle versus deer accident on 500 West between 800 and 700 South. No injuries were reported.

8/8/14 – A resident in the 10200 block of East 775 South in Monterey reported the theft of an Xbox.

8/8/14 – A resident in the 2600 block of South 700 East reported the theft of a bicycle.

8/8/14 – A resident in the 1900 block of East 600 North in Grovertown reported a barn was broken into and several items were taken.

8/8/14 – The Stakre County Sheriff’s Department, Knox Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to an accident with injuries and a vehicle on fire on Toto Road at 200 East.

8/8/14 – Deputies responded to a roll-over accident on U.S. 35 across from the Melody Drive-In at Bass Lake.

8/9/14 – Shelby Loree Gilbert, 20, of Knox, hit a deer in the 5900 block of East 200 South in Knox.

8/9/14 – Deputies responded to a multiple-vehicle property damage only accident at the intersection of State Road 8 and U.S. 35 in Knox.

8/10/14 – A resident in the 1200 block of West 150 South in North Judson reported receiving a threatening telephone call from a LaPorte man.

8/14/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a property damage crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Road 23 in Knox.

8/10/14 – A resident in the 8500 block of East 150 South in Knox reported the theft of cement lawn ornaments from her residence.

Arrests:

8/9/14 – Larry D. Scutchfield, 69, Plymouth: Driving while suspended prior.

8/10/14 – Bryan Nathaniel Williams, 35, Walkerton: Domestic battery in the presence of a child x4, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

8/8/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a stolen truck.

8/8/14 – Medaryville Police respond to a domestic dispute.

8/9/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of threats and harassment.

8/9/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of harassing phone calls.

8/10/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of trespassing.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

7/29/14 – A Winamac man called the police to report a residential burglary. He heard a noise in his basement and discovered it had been ransacked.

7/29/14 – Winamac Police were notified of a residential burglary.

7/29/14 – Winamac Police took a report of money stolen from the console of an automobile.

7/31/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of theft in Medaryville.

7/31/14 – Winamac E.M.S and Winamac Fire Department respondeded to a trailer fire.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

7/28/14 – A resident in the 300 block of East 625 South in North Judson reported three aggressive dogs came after her when she went out her front door. This has happened previously. The Starke County Humane Society advised they have tried in the past to catch the dogs but have not been successful, as they are wild. They urged the sheriff’s department to attempt to trap them. The prosecutor’s office was also contacted. They advised the victims could have the right to protect themselves in this instance.

7/28/14 – A North Judson resident reported a telephone scam and was advised not to respond to it.

7/29/14 – A resident in the 7800 block of North Tippecanoe Drive North in Walkerton reported damage to a garage, apparently caused sometime today when a vehicle ran into it.

7/29/14 – A resident in the 3200 block of East 300 North in Knox reported a possibly intoxicated person is refusing to leave her residence and just set something on fire in her back yard. She called back to report he kicked her door in and entered her house.

7/29/14 – A resident in the 8100 block of North State Road 23 in Koontz Lake reported his neighbor is burning copper.

7/30/14 – A resident in the 2800 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported receiving a threat.

7/30/14 – Multiple agencies responded to a burn complaint at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Old U.S. 30 in Hamlet.

7/30/14 – A 13-year-old in the 7400 block of South 250 West in North Judson was bitten by the neighbor’s dog.

7/30/14 – A resident in the 6600 block of Old U.S. 30 in Grovertown reported items stolen from an outbuilding on the property.

7/31/14 – Deputies were advised of a two-vehicle property damage accident on State Road 10 east of 700 East in Culver. One vehicle left the scene, possibly en route to Culver.

8/1/14 – A Knox resident reported receiving a telephone message advising she had one hour to contact the city court before a warrant was issued for her. She called the court and was advised to contact the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.

8/1/14 – A resident in the 3200 block of West 400 South in North Judson reported a residential break-in.

8/1/14 – A resident in the 8600 block of South Bryan Street in Ora reported the theft of a new prescription.

8/2/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Bass Lake Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a traffic accident a the intersection of State Road 10 and U.S. 35.

8/2/14 – A property damage traffic accident was reported at the intersection of State Roads 39 and 10 in North Judson.

8/2/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of East 200 South in Knox reported receiving threatening telephone calls.

8/2/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Koontz Lake Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle or moped accident in the 10000 block of East 600 North in Grovertown.

8/3/14 – A caller reported vandalism in the 5300 block of South County Road 210 in Bass Lake.

8/3/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Washington Township Fire Department and Starke County EMS responded to a single-vehicle accident in the 2900 block of South State Road 23 in Knox.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/28/14 A report was called in about two male subjects acting suspicious at the town park. An officer checked the area but was not able to locate the subjects.

07/28/14 A resident in the 3800 block of Second Street reported to North Judson Police that calls are coming in in reference to a credit card. The calls were not coming from the credit card company. The calls are believed to be scam calls.

07/28/14 Police responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in the 200 block of Lane Street. The officer checked the area but was not able to locate the vehicle.

07/30/14 A domestic complaint was reported in the 300 block of Arlington Avenue. A report was filed with the appropriate agency.

08/01/14 A resident reported to police that there was a loose dog chasing joggers. The officer checked the area but was not able to locate the dog.

08/01/14 Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop on Talmer Avenue in front of Liberty Elementary resulting in the criminal arrest of Andrew C. McCarty for Driving While Suspended Infraction.

08/02/14 A resident reported to police that there is a giant raccoon on her roof. The officer checked but was not able to locate the giant raccoon.

08/02/14 Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated a property damage accident at the intersection of Main Street and Lane Street. Two pickup trucks collided in the intersection. Budner estimated the damage at over $1,000.00.

08/02/14 Officer Frank Thomas responded to a vehicle off the roadway on County Road 500 South just east of Born’s Trailer Park. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Christina P. Hensley, 42, of Kouts, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal.

Arrests:
08/01/14 Andrew C. McCarty, 24, of LaPorte, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of driving while suspended infraction.

08/02/14 Christina P. Hensley, 42, of Kouts, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/21/14 – Starke Circuit Court officials requested security at 8:20 a.m. in the large courtroom.

7/21/14 – Starke County EMS, The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, and Bass Lake First Responders were dispatched to an accident with injuries at 1150 East and 750 South in Monterey.

7/21/14 – A Grovertown man reported being harassed by his landlord’s son.

7/21/14 – Deputies responded to a property damage accident on State Road 23 and Cherokee.

7/21/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of South 350 West in North Judson requested deputies remove an unknown man who is taking pictures of her family and home from her residence.

7/22/14 – Multiple agencies responded to an accident with injuries on State Road 10 west of State Road 39.

7/22/14 – A resident in the 61– block of South State Road 10 in Knox reported someone broke into his garage and stole items.

7/23/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a vehicle versus deer crash on State Road 10 in Knox.

7/23/14 – A resident in the 3100 block of South 900 West in San Pierre reported continual damage caused by people driving across his property.

7/23/14 – A resident in the 2400 block of South 450 East in Knox reported a possible scam.

7/23/14 – A resident in the 8600 block of East 75 North in Knox reported shots being fired in the area southeast of his location.

7/24/14 – A resident in the 8900 block of North 1050 East in Walkerton called the police and asked to have several people removed from his home.

7/24/14 – Deputies responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident at the intersection of 700 North and 600 East in Hamlet.

7/24/14 – A resident in the 500 block of South 250 East in Knox reported his dog was attacked by another dog.

7/24/14 – Multiple agencies responded to an accident with injuries on 1150 East and Toto Road in Knox.

7/24/14 – Deputies responded to a residential break-in in the 4000 block of North 900 East in Knox.

7/24/14 – A Bass Lake resident reported someone dumping brush on his property on State Road 10.

7/24/14 – A caller reported someone was beating up his 9-year-old niece on U Road in North Judson.

7/24/14 – A deputy responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on 400 South at U.S. 35.

7/24/14 – The Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 2200 block of East 200 South in Knox.

7/24/14 – The owner of buildings in the 9000 block of East State Road 8 in Knox reported they have been broken into.

7/25/14 – Multiple agencies responded to single-vehicle rollover accident on U.S. 35 north of Knox. The driver advised his tire blew and he flipped the vehicle. He said he was not hurt, just shaken up.

7/25/14 – The Bass Lake Fire Department and other agencies responded to a trailer fire on Lincoln Street in Monterey.

7/25/14 – Deputies took a report of vandalism at a job site on 25 North and 800 East in Knox.

7/25/14 – Deputies took a report of the theft of sweet corn from the area of State Road 8 near the Yellow River.

7/25/14 – A resident in the 11700 block of East U.S. 30 in Knox reported the theft of a cooker from his residence.

7/25/14 – A resident in the 3200 block of East 400 North in Knox reported vandalism.

7/25/14 – Ralph A. Tscchida, 38, of Valparaiso, hit a deer on U.S. 35 at State Road 10 in Knox.

7/26/14 – A resident in the 7600 block of North Topinabee Road reported someone is stealing his firewood.

7/26/14 – A Monterey resident reported credit card fraud.

7/26/14 – Deputies responded to a single-vehicle accident on 700 East at State Road 10 in Knox.

7/26/14 – Deputies were called to Bass Lake Beach by a patron who said someone at the campground was setting off bottle rockets and caught his pickup truck camper on fire. He advised he put the fire out, but said the subjects were belligerent and threatened him.

7/26/14 – A resident in the 7800 block of North Tecumseh Road in Walkerton reported someone standing outside her house in the dark. She said someone slashed her tires last week.

7/27/14 – A resident in the area of 650 South and Eastern in Knox reported loud fireworks.

7/27/14 – Multiple agencies responded to a vehicle versus train accident on 700 East and 150 South in Knox.

7/27/14 – A Koontz Lake resident reported being beaten by her child’s father, who violated a protective order, and took their child.

7/27/14 – A resident in the 1200 block of East 150 South in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls and text messages.

7/27/14 – Multiple agencies responded to a motorcycle versus deer accident on State Road 10 west of 100 West in North Judson.

7/27/14 – A resident in the 10300 block of East 150 North in Knox reported the theft of a Dewalt drill from the residence.

7/27/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a property damage accident on U.S. 421 and 400 South.

7/27/14 – A bartender at Chesapeake Run Golf Course in the 6400 block of South 250 West in North Judson said he cut off service to an intoxicated male subject who pulled a gun on him and demanded more beer. The man left when an off-duty officer came in.

7/27/14 – Multiple agencies responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of State Road 10 and U.S. 35 in Knox.

7/27/14 – Deputies responded to a report of a motorist who put a scooter in a ditch on 400 South west of Range Road.

7/28/14 – A business owner in the 1100 block of East State Road 8 in Knox detained two people he claimed were breaking in.

Arrests:

7/21/14 – Williard Thatcher, 56, Knox – Disorderly conduct.

7/27/14 – Hannah J. Fawley, 25, Knox – Assisting a criminal.

7/27/14 – Johnny Ray Rawley, 32, Knox – Burglary.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

 

Incidents:

7/21/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a break-in.

7/25/14 – The Monterey Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire.

7/25/14 – The Winamac Police Department took a report of theft of items from a semi truck.

7/26/14 – Winamac Police took a report of threatening text messages.

7/26/14 – The Francesville Police Department was called by a woman who said she was being harassed by a man and a woman.

7/26/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Star City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire.

7/2714 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report of the theft of a generator welder.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/14/14 – A farmer reported vandalism to an irrigation system at 200 North and 600 East in Knox. This is a recurring problem.

7/14/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of East 625 South reported the theft of several collectible coins from the home.

7/14/14 – Guns were reported stolen from a residence in the 6300 block of South Rannells Road West in Knox. An occupant of the home claimed two guys wearing black masks broke in, took the guns and threatened to kill him if he told anyone. The property owner then called the sheriff’s department and advised his cousin had stolen the guns and pawned them.

7/14/14 – Deputies responded to a report of shoplifting at the Grovertown Truck Stop.

7/14/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of South 1100 West in San Pierre reported someone shot a hole through her bedroom window. She said she heard someone shooting in the woods behind her property around noon and advised her family was at home at the time.

7/15/14 – A farmer reported a truck has been backing into his field at U.S. 421 and County Road 650 South in San Pierre, damaging his crop.

7/15/14 – Fuel and a battery were reported stolen from a farm field on north of U.S. 30 on 900 East in Grovertown.

7/16/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of South 275 West in North Judson reported the license plate was stolen from her truck a few weeks ago.

7/16/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and California Township Volunteer Fire Department First Responders respond to a report of a vehicle in a ditch ¼ mile east of Bailey’s on State Road 10.

7/16/14 – A resident in the 6300 block of South Rannells Road West in Knox reported the theft of items.

7/16/14 – Deputies responded to a report of a white BMW that wrecked into a median on U.S. 30 ¼ mile east of U.S. 35. Before that dispatchers in LaPorte County said the car hit a semi and took off. The driver was treated and released at IU Health Starke Hospital and advised of possible pending charges when results arrive.

7/17/14 – A sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of a vehicle versus deer accident on 25 North west of 600 East in Knox.

7/17/14 – A San Pierre resident reported a scam.

7/17/14 – A resident in the 3200 block of West 400 South in North Judson reported the theft of items from his garage.

7/17/14 – A trail camera and $100 worth of fuel were reported stolen from a farm field ¼ mile north of 900 East and 500 North.

7/17/14 – Deputies were advised an unoccupied home in the 4400 block of South Dawn Drive in North Judson was broken into.

7/18/14 – Items were reported stolen from a home in the 1600 block of North U.S. 35 in Knox.

7/18/14 – Deputies responded to a property damage accident at the intersection of Toto Road and U.S. 35 in Knox.

7/18/14 – A resident in the 6800 block of East Oakwood Ave. in Knox reported being harassed by a neighbor.

7/19/14 – Multiple agencies responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of 500 East and 250 North in Grovertown.

7/19/14 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of 300 West and 800 South in North Judson.

7/19/14 – North Judson Police, Starke County EMS, First Responders and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle versus tree accident in the 5100 block of South 350 West in North Judson. The driver, Blake James Jurcik, 20, of North Judson, was pronounced dead at the scene.

7/20/14 – A resident in the 8200 block of North Blackhawk Avenue in Walkerton reported someone let the air out of her tires and wrote “eat me” on the side of her car.

7/20/14 – Angela D. Valdez, 34, of North Judson, hit a deer on State Road 10 just east of State Road 39.

7/20/14 – The brakes on a vehicle driven by Ethan M.J. Jesuit, 24, of Rensselaer, failed, and he hit a tree at the intersection of 100 East and 150 South.

Arrests:

7/14/14 – Shawn A. Bumbalough, 36, Knox – Theft and false reporting.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/15/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to a civil disturbance.

7/15/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond when a man requests a protective order after noticing some threatening acts from a few subjects.

7/15/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond when a woman receives threatening text messages after selling a hot tub on Craiglist.

7/15/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of an altercation between a caregiver and the wife of her patient.

7/15/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Winamac Police respond to a domestic dispute.

7/16/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies and Medaryville Police respond when a woman reports that she believes that her sister-in-law is being abused.

7/16/14 – Winamac Police respond when a woman reports that her bike had been stolen from her porch.

7/17/14 – Medaryville Police and Francesville Police respond to the report of a break-in at an unoccupied house.

7/17/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a domestic dispute.

North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:

07/15/14 A resident in the 600 block of Rail Road Avenue reported that she had gas stolen out of two vehicles.

07/15/14 Police responded to a trash complaint in the alley between Laurel Street and Cherry Street.

07/15/14 A resident reported to police that she was intimidated on a Facebook.

07/16/14 Police responded to an an alarm call in the 300 block of Lane Street.

07/17/14 A resident in the 500 block of High Street told police that his wallet was stolen out of his residence. There were two people in the residence when he left and when he came back the wallet was missing.

07/19/14 North Judson Police responded to a fire call on Franklin Street. The fire was found to be a bonfire.

07/19/14 A resident on Garden Street reported a dog barking constantly. The owners of the dogs were verbally warned.

07/19/14 North Judson Police responded to a suspicious person complaint on West Talmer Avenue by Norwayne Field. The person was not located.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/11/14 – Winamac Police take a report of a lost or stolen debit card.

7/12/14- Winamac Police respond when a woman reported that a door at her work was open and was supposed to be shut and locked overnight.

7/12/14 – A man contacted sheriff’s deputies in order to file a harassment report and obtain a protective order against someone he says is harassing his family.

7/12/14- Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a fight.

7/12- Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a domestic dispute.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/7/14 – Deputies took a report of a break-in at the Starke substation at U.S. 421 and State Road 10.

7/7/14 – A resident in the 6900 block of Homette Ave. in Knox reported their vehicles and steps were egged sometime overnight or this morning.

7/7/14 – A resident in the 8900 block of South Main St. in Ora reported someone she does not know is texting her 13-year-old daughter’s phone and asking her to meet them.

7/7/14 – A man told deputies another man in a blue Grand Prix with the driver’s window busted out stopped him on on the bridge on SR 23 over Koontz Lake and threatened him. He said the man keeps driving by.

7/7/14 – Deputies were called to a store on U.S. 30 to remove a possibly intoxicated patron who has been inside the establishment for nearly three hours and is making the female clerk very nervous.

7/8/14 – A resident in the 10500 block of East 900 North in Walkerton filed a theft report.

7/8/14 – A Monterey resident reported receiving a telephone call from a man with an Asian accent who told her about paperwork she had received from the court. When she told him she had not gotten any paperwork, he demanded she call him back at 844-244-4492. When she did, she got a busy signal. A deputy advised her not to answer any more calls from that number, as it is probably some sort of scam.

7/8/14 – A resident in the 1700 block of north 1025 East in Grovertown reported the side door of the garage was kicked in last night and items are missing.

7/8/14 – A resident in the 1800 block of east 250 South in Knox said he was walking when his neighbor’s dog tried to attack him. He and the neighbor got into a verbal argument over the situation.

7/8/14 – A deputy responded to a home in the 5800 block of east 450 South in Knox to settle a dispute between neighbors that reportedly turned physical.

7/8/14 – Nicholus Benjamin Ingram, 19, of North Judson, hit a deer on State Road 10.

7/9/14 – A Knox resident reported a telephone scam.

7/9/14 – A resident in the 6600 block of east Old U.S. 30 in Hamlet reported the theft of a stove and washer from the home.

7/9/14 – A Knox resident reported receiving a scam telephone call stating he had won the Publisher’s Clearinghouse sweepstakes and needed to send $500 to claim his prize. He did not send anything or give them any information.

7/9/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of south 275 West in North Judson reported someone stole the plate from her vehicle.

7/9/14 – A resident in the 1900 block of south 300 East reported the theft of a lawn tractor out of the yard the previous evening.

7/10/14 – The owner of a property in the 1400 block of West 400 South called from out of town to report someone possibly staying at her home without her permission.

7/10/14 – A pilot who landed his plane at the Starke County Airport reported an intimidation incident involving another person at the airport. The FAA has also been contacted, and copies of the police report have been forwarded to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.

7/10/14 – Reckless driving was reported in the area of 400 South and 200 East in Knox. The vehicle’s two occupants are reportedly hitting things by the side of the road.

7/11/14 – The owner of a property in the Lomax Station area of San Pierre reported someone cutting down trees on his property and parking a truck there without permission.

7/11/14 – Kathleen Gayle Riley, 52, of Medaryville, and Olga A. Matzat, 86, of Culver, were involved in a traffic accident at an unspecified location in Knox. Police, EMS and Bass Lake First Responders were all called to the scene. It’s unclear whether anybody was injured.

7/11/14 – The Bass Lake Fire Department was dispatched to The Pocket at Bass Lake where a golf cart burst into flames in the road while a man was riding it. No injuries were reported.

7/12 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch in the 1400 block of State Road 10 in front of Konrad Cabinets.

7/12/14 – A Monterey resident reported receiving harassing telephone calls from people in Florida. She said the number is a Magic Jack number that cannot be blocked.

7/12/14 – The Starke County Sheriff’s Department received a report of people on dirtbikes speeding, doing wheelies and burn outs on the slick pavement near the Koontz Lake Park.

7/12/14 – The owner of Russ’s Tire on State Road 10 in North Judson reported a white Ford Escort just went off the road into his parking lot and through his neighbor’s trees and yard before continuing south onto Range Road.

7/12/14 – Nicholas A. Radtke, 34, of North Judson hit a deer on State Road 39 at 500 South.

7/12/14 – A resident in the 1100 block of east 700 South in Knox reported a man came to her residence wanting to trim her trees.

7/13/14 – Guests at the Stay For Less Motel in Hamlet reported an intoxicated man is there trying to start fights with everyone.

7/13/14 – A Washington Township Volunteer Firefighter stopped at a home in the 400 block of south 800 East in Knox and extinguished a small fire under the home’s porch.

7/13/14 – The owner of a property in the 2500 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox reported someone spun around in his parking lot, flung rocks up, and they damaged his air conditioner. He will pull the tapes and try to get a vehicle description.

7/13/14 – Deputies were notified of a fight between two women in the 8800 block of North State Road 23 in Walkerton.

7/13/14 – A North Judson resident reported quite a few marijuana plants growing across the road from his residence.

Arrests:

7/8/14 – Jason E. Bloomfield, 36, Knox: Resisting law enforcement, O.V.W.I. (felony), possession of paraphernalia.

7/9/14 – Skylar Anthony Dewayne Daniels, 22, North Liberty: Possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia.

7/12/14 – Haily Michelle Nickerson, 21, South Bend: Possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:

07/07/14 A resident in the 100 block of E. Talmer reported to North Judson Police that the two rear tires of her vehicle were cut or punctured.

07/07/14 Police issued several tall grass ordinance violations this week and three violations for no swimming pool permit. An additional four violation were issues for no animal tag[s]. The grass and animal violations are $50.00 each and the pool permit violations are $100.00 each.

“It’s very simple to avoid any fines,” said Town Marshall Doug Vessely. “Mow your lawn before the grass or weeds are eight inches tall, purchase animal tag[s] if you harbor a dog or a cat, and get any proper building, pool, or zoning permits. We don’t like writing ordinances violations, however it is necessary for those who refuse to follow the town’s rules.”

07/09/14 Several vandal calls were made to police. Several calls of vandalism, minor thefts, and destroyed property were made. A resident in the 600 block of Keller Avenue observed three to four juveniles running in the alley after hearing some noises. The calls ranged from a house number sign being taken and thrown into a neighbor’s yard, broken garage window, an American Flag taken down, an inflatable swimming pool being cut, small pool overturned, flower pots and solar lights being removed and relocated. Others included twigs in a mailbox, for sale signs being rearranged, a port-a-potty being overturned, and a bicycle being taken and located few blocks down the street. Most of the devious conduct was between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Almost all items were returned. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the North Judson Police at 574-896-5914. A cash reward leading to the arrest of any individuals will be offered.

07/09/14 Police responded to a call of trespassing and intimidation in the 600 block of Laurel. All parties were separated and criminal trespass warnings were issued.

07/09/14 An employee at the Dollar General Store informed officers of a shoplifter with Deputy Chief Joe Budner responding. After an initial investigation, Victoria Ann Goetz was arrested and charged with the new misdemeanor theft charge.

07/09/14 North Judson Police Officer Rico Simpson conducted a traffic stop on Talmer Avenue near George Street resulting in the arrest of the driver, Donald L. Peretti, for a Failure to Appear warrant through Pulaski County. He was also issued a uniform traffic ticket for no motorcycle endorsement.

07/09/14 A vehicle owner reported to police that her vehicle sustained a broken windshield while parked at the CVS parking lot.

07/09/14 A report of a family/domestic dispute was made in the 6100 block of Hubeny. No physical injures or touching was reported. The parties were separated for the evening.

07/09/14 Police responded to an unwanted guest in a family dispute on Woodlawn Drive. Officer Rico Simpson arrived and arrested Crystal Leeann Johnson-Coty on a preliminary charge of possession of a controlled substance.

07-10-14 Just before 8 a.m., a Gary, Indiana woman, driving a USPS-leased delivery truck was exiting the North Judson Post Office when she went east out of the old Farmer’s Bank and Trust drive-thru. The North Judson Police were summoned and considerable damage was sustained by the truck and the drive-thru structure. North Judson Deputy Chief, Joe Budner investigated the incident and estimated damages at over $15,000.

07/11/14 A report of a suspicious circumstance was made in the area of Keller and Central Avenues in reference to a lady throwing her shoes at passing vehicles. The woman was calmed down and returned home. No damages were reported.

07/12/14 An early morning dog walk upset a resident who called the North Judson Police in reference to a large pit bull running loose in the 200 block of Park Avenue. The animal was returned to his owner on Park Avenue. The owner was issued a $50.00 ticket for no dog tag, and a verbal warning for running at large. The caller was walking her dog and felt unsafe with the pit bull freely roaming. All animals must have a license, remain on your own property unless on a leash, and you must clean up after the animal.

07/12/14 A bicycle was reported damaged in the 200 block of Franklin Street. An unknown subject put a pitch fork prong through the front tire. The pitch fork was taken into evidence. It is older with a broken handle.

07/12/14 Another domestic/family dispute was reported in the 400 block of High Street. Police advised all parties to move along and a verbal criminal trespass warning was issued.

07/13/14 Officer Nick Vanni conducted a traffic stop in the early morning hours, and after an investigation arrested Joseph P. Danti of North Judson for operating a vehicle dangerously while intoxicated and for over .15 BAC.

Arrests:
06/30/14 Donald E. Husband, 32, 4315 S. 800 W, of San Pierre, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

07/02/1 Denzil Fletcher, 62, 101 Main Street, #3, of North Judson, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of trespassing.

07/04/12 Mickey lee Loney, 25, 37 Colonial Ave., of Valparaiso, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of driving while suspended prior.

07/09/14 Victoria Ann Goetz, 18, of Hamlet, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of theft.

07/09/14 – Donald L. Peretti, 31, 5206 S. A Street, of North Judson, IN arrested for FTA warrant from Pulaski County reference to small claims.

07/10/14 Crystal Leeann Johnson-Coty, 28, 5875 W. Woodland Dr., of North Judson, IN, arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

07/13/14 Joseph P. Danti, 22, 3387 W. Tulip Ct., of North Judson, IN arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle dangerously while intoxicated and operating a vehicle while intoxicated over .15 BAC.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/04/14 Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of State Road 10 and County Road 250 West. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Mickey Lee Lonely, 25 of Valparaiso, was issued a Summons to Appear in Court for Driving While Suspended – Prior. The vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

07/04/14 Officers responded to a fireworks complaint in the 6100 block of Oakwood Street.

07/01/14 Police responded to numerous calls in reference to trees being down and power being lost in town do to a strong storm that came through the area on Monday night.

07/01/14 Officers responded to a complaint of theft from a vehicle in the 400 block of Main Street.

06/30/14 Police responded to a fireworks complaint in the 6100 block of Oakwood Street.

06/30/14 A scam was reported to police. The scammer advised the victim that he was with the IRS and wanted to collect on an outstanding tax debt. Police warn you that the IRS will not call you to collect on a tax debt. Do not give out any personal information and or send any money.

North Judson Police Department Monthly Report – June

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents:

7/1/14 – Deputies advised Winamac Fire Department that a substation or transfer station exploded.

7/1/14 – Deputies respond when a local resident reports that a few wires in a tree were sparking.

7/1/14 – Sheriff’s deputies take a theft report of air conditioner parts and copper pipes from an empty house.

7/1/14 – Deputies respond to a report of neighbors shooting guns in an unsafe manner.

7/1/14 – Winamac Police respond when a woman reports that a suspect had just came and stole $100 from her.

7/2/14 – Medaryville Police responded to a domestic battery.

7/2/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of mail tampering.

7/2/14 – Sheriff’s deputies and Winamac Police respond to a report of a man harassing young girls.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

06/30/14 – An employee at Grovertown Truck Stop reported the theft of her cell phone while she was at work.

6/30/14 – Dispatchers received several reports of trees down and other storm damage. Sheriff’s deputies, volunteer firefighters and Starke County Highway Department employees took care of the problems.

7/1/14 – Diana Kay Duffee, 45, of North Judson hit a tree on 450 South at 100 East and sustained minor injuries.

7/1/14 – Russell C. Dulin, 60, of Knox hit some lines down on State Road 10 at the Marshall County line.

7/1/14 – Dispatchers received several reports of downed trees and power lines and other storm damage. Sheriff’s deputies, volunteer firefighters and Starke County Highway Department employees took care of the problems.

7/1/14 – A property owner in the 1800 block of east 250 South in Knox reported trespassers.

7/1/14 – A San Pierre resident reported all of the money was taken from her banking account.

7/1/14 – A resident in the 5400 block of East 800 South in Monterey reported the theft of his generator and his car.

7/1/14 – A resident in the 5300 block of south 250 East in Knox reported her neighbor is at her home with a gun and is upset because she and her family drove through his yard last night because trees were down. She said he pointed a gun at her father-in-law.

7/2/14 – A resident in the 4000 block of north 900 East in Grovertown reported the theft of her wallet and medication from inside her truck.

7/2/14 – A truck driver who parked at Grovertown Truck Stop overnight reported the theft of fuel from his semi.

7/2/14 – Deputies responded to an accident on U.S. 421 in the S curve in San Pierre. No injuries were reported.

7/2/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of south 275 West in North Judson reported the theft of a red-nosed pit bull the previous day.

7/2/14 – Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle versus deer accident in the 3700 block of South U.S. 421 in San Pierre.

7/2/14 – Joanna L. Deller, 32, of Winamac, was involved in a single-vehicle accident with injuries in the 6600 block of south 300 West in North Judson.

7/2/14 – A resident in the 3500 block of East 400 South reported the theft of his wood.

7/2/14 – A resident in the 4300 block of south 650 West in North Judson filed a report of telephone harassment.

7/3/14 – Joshua Cabe Sprinkle, 31, of Knox, hit a tree on 50 North east of 300 East in Knox. He told deputies something ran out into the road in front of his vehicle.

7/3/14 – A resident in the 5300 block of South Elm Street in Knox reported a possible telephone scam.

7/3/14 – A woman reported four men trying to beat her 17-year-old son at Koontz Lake Park. Later a witness called and said he saw the fight.

7/4/14 – A resident in the 4100 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox reported an intoxicated family member shot a 45-caliber revolver at her husband and her children. They fled the residence and waited for deputies at a nearby store.

7/4/14 – Michelle Lynn Fornelli, 37, of North Judson, was involved in a single-vehicle wreck with injuries at the intersection of U.S. 421 and State Road 10.

7/4/14 – A resident in the 3400 block of North 900 East in Grovertown said a man in a black Jeep-style four-door vehicle accused him of nearly causing an accident, backed into his driveway, got out and punched him before leaving northbound on 900 East. The victim said his glasses and dentures both got broken and requested medical attention.

7/4/14 – A resident in the 10300 block of east 700 North in Koontz Lake reported kids riding golf carts up and down the roads in the area. He said none of them are old enough to be driving, and he and several neighbors have complained on numerous occasions.

7/4/14 – A resident in the Koontz Lake area reported kids on golf carts throwing firecrackers at dogs in yards.

7/4/14 – Deputies received a report of two drunk men physically fighting in the 100 block of south 1025 East.

7/5/14 – A resident in the 8900 block of East Long Lane Drive in Knox reported her neighbors are very drunk and setting off fireworks after curfew.

7/5/14 – Dispatchers received a report of a dog locked inside a car at Bailey’s Discount Center in North Judson for over an hour.

7/5/14 – An employee of a Grovertown business asked to speak to an officer about a counterfeit bill.

7/5/14 – A resident in the 4700 block of south 750 West in North Judson reported his mailbox has been blown up.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 6700 block of south 700 East in Monterey reported is ex-girlfriend stole his dog.

7/6/14 – A contractor working on a foreclosed house in the 1700 block of west 450 South in North Judson reported the theft of a water heater.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 5600 block of south 210 in Knox filed a theft of jewelry report.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 5400 block of east 800 South in Monterey came to the sheriff’s department to file a vehicle theft report.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 2100 block of south State Road 39 in North Judson said someone took her vehicle from her house while she and her husband were gone overnight and wrecked it.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 8100 block of North Street in Walkerton reported the theft of $7,000 from her house while she was gone over the weekend.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 7800 block of west 850 South in San Pierre reported the theft of an air compressor from her yard.

7/6/14 – A resident in the 4300 block of south 800 West in San Pierre reported a vehicle versus tree accident near his house.

Arrests

7/5/14 – Ricky S. Lewis, 55, Walkerton – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (Class D felony)

7/6/14 0 Jerry Brzezinski, 52, No address listed – Public intoxication, disorderly conduct and trespass.

7/2/14 – Deputies respond to a report of a fight between neighbors.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

6/23/14 – A resident in the 1500 block of East 100 South in Knox reported vandalism to his property.

6/23/14 – A gas station on U.S. 30 in Hamlet reported a drive-off in the amount of $47.28. The suspect’s vehicle is a maroon, two-door Pontiac.

6/23/14- Deputies responded to a report of a fight in progress in the 1700 block of South 350 East in Knox.

6/23/14 – A Volvo semi was involved in a minor accident at the Grovertown Truck Stop. No injuries were reported.

6/23/14 – A caller reported a couple of marijuana plants growing east of the Koontz Lake Dam past the Slip Away Bay along the empty concrete pad.

6/24/14 – Deputies were asked to remove a female from a residence in the 3200 block of south 1000 East in Knox.

6/24/14 – A resident in the 2000 block of North 700 East in Grovertown reported his Social Security number is being used.

6/24/14 – A resident in the 4200 block of South 700 East in Knox reported receiving a telephone call from 786-275-5076 and being told by a man that there was a virus on his computer. He said Skype kept trying to load something, so he shut down the computer and ended the call.

6/24/14 – A resident in the 9200 block of South 50 East in Knox said he was having computer problems and was told by his maintenance company that his IP address had been hijacked, possibly compromising his personal information.

6/25/14 – A resident in the 5400 block of East 800 South in Monterey said he thinks his girlfriend took his white Escalade without his permission when she moved out of his house 7 or 10 days ago. If not, he needs to report the vehicle stolen.

6/25/14 – Melissa Anderson of Grovertown advised someone tried to steal the radio out of her car the previous night. The vehicle was parked in the 9600 block of East 150 North in Knox at the time.

6/25/14 – A caller reported two dogs in a Chevrolet Suburban with the windows up in the Mark Bailey’s Discount Center parking lot and said they’ve been out there for about 30 minutes.

6/25/14 – Steve Ahlenius was involved in a vehicle versus deer accident at 10 East and 400 South in Knox.

6/25/14 – Deputies responded to the 7200 block of East 200 North in Grovertown after a report of verbal threats between the Waldrop families during a bankruptcy property auction.

6/25/14 – A resident in the 2800 block of East 100 South in Knox reported a pickup truck with a boat has either crashed or been abandoned in his yard.

6/25/14 – A resident in the 5700 block of South 250 West in North Judson asked deputies to remove two men from his property. He told police they were smoking marijuana in his garage with a family member, however officers found no evidence of drug activity. The men left without incident.

6/26/14 – A Knox resident who is staying in an RV on State Road 8 in Knox reported hearing two men talking outside her door around 11:30 p.m. the previous night. She said they said something about shooting her two dogs, and then they left.

6/26/14 – Dispatchers were notified of a residential holdup alarm coming from a home in the 10300 block of East 600 North and were unable to contact the keyholder.

6/26/14 – A caller in the 1200 block of South 1100 East in Knox reported a white SUV with Illinois license plates going back and forth in the area and stopping at mailboxes.

6/26/14 – A resident in the 4800 block of East 150 North in Knox told deputies she noticed the door of her camper was open yesterday and found white powder in both of the sinks.

6/26/14 – A resident in the 4300 block of North 1100 East in Grovertown reported someone put an M150 in her mailbox and set it off.

6/27/14 – Thomas D. Burlington of Hamlet struck a deer on State Road 10 just east of U.S. 421 in San Pierre.

6/27/14 – A Rockford resident said she lost her platinum white 1.5 carat gold emerald cut engagement ring with 16 small princess cut diamonds around it inside the residence at 11952 East South Ave. in Walkerton.

6/27/14 – The owner of a rental home in the 6100 clock of South State Road 10 in Knox told a deputy she believes someone has been inside the residence without her permission.

6/27/14 – A possible fight between two men was reported at a residence in the 10100 block of East State Road 8 in Knox.

6/27/14 – Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of U.S. 35 and Toto Road in Knox.

6/27/14 – Two vehicles were involved in a crash in front of the Grovertown Truck Stop.

6/27/14 – Deputies received a report of a teenage boy with a club walking toward an abandoned house in the 1100 block of East 150 South in Knox. An investigation found he tried unsuccessfully to kick the back garage door in before fleeing into the woods across the street. Deputies were unable to locate him.

6/27/14 – A resident in the 8100 block of South 600 East in Monterey reported his wife damaged his vehicle with a shovel.

6/28/14 – A property damage accident was reported in the 7200 block of East 400 North in Grovertown.

6/28/14 – A property damage accident was reported at the intersection of Toto Road and 250 West in North Judson.

6/28/14 – An inmate in the Starke County Jail told a jailer she believed there were three people inside her home, and nobody should be at her residence. She asked a jailer to check.

6/28/14 – A resident in the 4800 block of East 150 North in Knox reported someone taking gas from her vehicle.

6/28/14 – A resident in the 2800 block of East State Road 10 in Knox asked a deputy to remove people from her yard who are setting off fireworks.

6/28/14 – A resident in the 2900 block of South County Road 210 at Bass Lake reported loud music coming from her neighbor’s house. She said a deputy asked them earlier to quiet down, but the party has not gotten any quieter.

6/28/14 – A resident in the 2600 block of South 700 East in Knox said her 13-year-old son is getting harassing telephone calls from his father and is very upset. She said the father will not stop calling.

6/29/14 – Deputies responded to a possible fight behind Bielava Resort at Bass Lake.

6/29/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies and Walkerton Police responded to a residence in the 8200 block of North Oak Ave. in Koontz Lake for a domestic complaint. A woman reported her boyfriend has been beating her and trying to leave with their three-month-old child.

6/29/14 – A resident in the 1600 block of West Toto Road reported a woman is trying to enter her residence through the back door. Officers responded and arrested the suspect.

6/29/14 – Deputies were notified of a vehicle flipped over on 700 South west of 100 West in North Judson with its airbags deployed. However, nobody is in or near the vehicle.

6/29/14 – Deputies took a report of a vehicle versus deer report. The resident drove home and contacted authorities. It’s unclear where the crash occurred.

6/29/14 – Deputies responded to a vacant house on U.S. 35 south of U.S. 30 for a report that a padlock appears to have been cut.

Arrests

6/23/14 – Shelly Renee Day, 31, North Judson: Public intoxication.

6/26/14 – Stephen Louie Danti, 34, Grovertown: Possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property and possession of paraphernalia.

6/27/14 – Steven L. Gott, 29, Mishawaka: Habitual Traffic Violator.

6/27/14 – Steve Clemons, no age or address given: Driving while suspended prior.

6/29/14 – Shayna Howard, no age or address given: residential entry, criminal mischief and public intoxication.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

6/23/14 – Deputies respond to a report of a fight between family members.

6/23/14 – Deputies took a report of a stolen motorized scooter.

6/23/14 – Deputies take a report of a stolen wallet.

6/27/14 – Deputies are called to remove an unwanted guest from a residence.

6/27/14 – Winamac Police are called to a gas station for a report of a drive-off. The man returned later and paid in full for his fuel purchase.

From the North Judson Police Department:

06/23/14 A parent reported a case of intimidation. The suspect reportedly threatened a juvenile and her family over the internet.

06/23/14 A written response was requested in reference to a follow-up on a battery case from last week. Police forwarded the information.

06/24/14 A garbage truck backed into a utility pole on Luken Street while attempting to empty a dumpster. The pole was broken causing a short electric outage for the area. Officers investigated the incident.

06/24/14 Police responded to a theft of a purse from an unlocked vehicle in the Dollar General Store parking lot. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely continues to encourage all citizens to keep your vehicles locked whenever unattended.

06/24/14 An employee at Carpenter’s Oil Company reported a $20.00 drive-off. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.

06/27/14 After a brief investigation, officers requested charges of invasion of privacy after a suspect allegedly violated a no contact order.

06/27/14 A loud noise complaint was filed by a residence in the 300 block of Main Street. Officer Rico Simpson believed the issue to involve fireworks, however no one was found to be in possession of fireworks.

06/28/14 A hit and run property damage accident occurred in the CVS Parking lot early afternoon causing damage to a 2004 four-door, silver Chevy. Anyone who may have seen something or knows who could have backed into this vehicle is asked to call the North Judson Police Department (574) 772-5914.

06/28/14 Police responded to a neighbor dispute where someone was yelling across the yards in the 6500 Block of Walnut Street.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

6/16/14 – A mail carrier found an unlabeled bottle of pills in a mailbox in the 1000 block of south 500 East in Knox and has seen cash in the box on several occasions.
6/16/14 – A deputy took a report of a vehicle versus deer crash on 250 East and Toto Road in Knox.
6/16/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of east 250 South in Knox filed a theft report.
6/17/14 – A man reported the theft of $86 from his unlocked car in the 11200 block of East Nicole Drive in Knox.
6/17/14 – A Knox man reported a family member has taken his vehicle without his permission.
6/18/14 – A Grovertown resident came to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office to file a fraud report.
6/18/14 – A North Judson resident reported the theft of her iPhone, said she knows where it is and asked for an officer to help her get it back.
6/18/14 – Dispatchers received a report of several juveniles jumping from the Koontz Lake Dam into the water.
6/19/14 – A resident in the 4400 block of East Dawn Drive in Knox reported her neighbor’s dog got off its chain, came into her yard and attacked her dog.
6/19/14 – The owner of a home in the 11600 block of East Toto Road in Culver reported the recent theft of items from the residence.
6/19/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of North U.S. 35 in Knox reported she and her husband are being harassed by a family member.
6/19/14 – A resident in the 4700 block of North State Road 23 reported the theft of a tire from his vehicle while he was on vacation.
6/19/14 – Dispatchers received a report of juveniles jumping from the Koontz Lake Dam into the water.
6/19/14 – The Indiana State Police asked deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a report of possible marijuana growing in the back yard of a residence on Old U.S. 30 in Knox. The property owner called ISP, but they do not have a trooper available.
6/19/14 – An employee of a store on U.S. 35 reported a man left with a cart full of groceries and is sitting in a small, beat up red car in the parking lot with a small boy.
6/20/14 – A caller reported several juveniles on mopeds acting suspiciously near the storage units on 250 West south of 700 South.
6/20/14 – A caller reported a pickup truck sitting at an abandoned house in the 5100 block of East 500 South in Knox.
6/20/14 – A resident of the 3400 block of South Range Road in North Judson came to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office to file an identity theft report.
6/20/14 – Sheriff’s Deputies, Starke County EMS and the Bass Lake Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Road 10 and U.S. 35 in Knox.
6/20/14 – A resident in the 1700 block of North U.S. 35 in Knox asked for an officer to take a property damage report.
6/20/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies, DNR Law Enforcement and Starke County EMS responded to the Bass Lake Marina to tend to people involved in a jet ski accident. One crash victim complained of a leg injury.
6/20/14 – A deputy spoke to juveniles jumping off the Koontz Lake Bridge.
6/20/14 – A shopper reported a dog left inside a vehicle in the Save A Lot parking lot in Knox with the windows barely cracked.
6/20/14 – Dispatchers received a report of multiple shots fired at a residence on South Elm Street in Knox.
6/20/14 – A resident in the 4800 block of east 150 North in Knox told a deputy someone killed his cat and put it in his grill, and the residents are now afraid for their lives.
6/20/14 – Damon Ritchie, 19, of Knox, hit a deer on U.S. 30 just west of State Road 23.
6/21/14 – Dona Zank, 62, of North Judson, hit a tree in the roadway on 400 South and 800 West. She is not injured.
6/21/14 – A vehicle hit a buiding in the 2400 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox. No injuries were reported.
6/21/14 – A resident in the 5600 block of East Shady Lane in Knox reported someone shooting off excessive dynamite in the area for the second time that day.
6/21/14 – A Knox resident reported the theft of his cell phone and other items from the Bass Lake Beach today.
6/21/14 – Deputies received multiple reports of loud dynamite fireworks going off in the 6400 block of South State Road 10 in Knox.
6/22/14 – Deputies received multiple reports of loud dynamite fireworks going off in the 6400 block of South State Road 10 in Knox.
6/22/14 – A deputy took a report of gas stolen from a vehicle parked at a residence in the 2500 block of East 150 South in Knox.
6/22/14 – Sheila Ann Freet, 31, of Knox, hit a deer on U.S. 35 South at Toto Road.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

6/17/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of a vehicle stolen overnight.
6/17/14 – Winamac Police respond to a report of a gasoline drive-off. The suspect returned later and paid.
6/17/14 – Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of a residential break-in and car chase. The suspect wrecked the vehicle he was driving, fled on foot and was apprehended.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
06/11/14 Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at the North Judson Town Park. When an officer arrived, a male subject was walking in the trails.

06/12/14 Officers responded to a car vs. deer accident in the area of CR 600 W. between CR 400 S. and 500 S.

06/12/14 A battery rerportedly occurred in the 400 block of E. Talmer Avenue. A complete report was sent to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for charges to be filed.

06/13/14 Police responded to a report of a battery in progress report in the alley by the carnival rides during the Mint Festival. After a brief investigation, Brittany Marie Underwood, 19, of North Judson, was arrested for Battery.

06/14/14 Police responded to a car vs. deer accident in the area of SR 10 and CR 850 W.

06/14/14 North Judson Police assisted the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department in an incident in the 600 block of Lane Street.

06/14/14 Suspicious vehicle complaint was called in at the North Judson Town Park. After a brief investigation, three minors reportedly in possession of alcohol were arrestedl.

06/14/14 A vandalism/theft complaint was investigated in the 400 block of Main Street.

06/14/14 A custody dispute was reported in the 200 block of Maryland Street.

06/14/14 Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 400 block of High Street.

06/15/14 Police responded to a parking complaint in the 100 block of Lane Street.

06/16/14 A missing person complaint was made by a resident in the 400 block of E. Talmer Avenue. The female subject was located a few minutes later in the 100 block of E. Sycamore Street.

06/17/14 North Judson officers assisted the Pulaski County Sheriff Department on a call in Pulaski County.

06/18/14 North Judson police responded to a suspicious circumstance complaint in the 700 block of Caron Drive.

06/20/14 Police responded to a criminal damage complaint in the 6500 block of S. Walnut Street.

06/20/14 Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 6500 block of CR 375 W.

06/21/14 North Judson Police assisted the White County Sheriff Department in delivering an emergency message in the 500 block of Lane Street.

06/21/14 A theft complaint was filed in the 300 block of Main Street.

Arrests:
06/13/14 Brittany Marie Underwood, 19, of North Judson, IN was arrested on a preliminary charge of battery.

06/13/14 David E. Lewandowski, 38, of Knox, IN was arrested on a civil warrant.

Police reports are not an indication of guilt. They are merely a record that an incident was reported to the authorities. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

6/9/14 – Brad Lawrence reported vandalism to an irrigation system on 200 North between 500 and 600 East.
6/9/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of east 150 South in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls from her soon-to-be ex-husband.
6/9/14 – A resident in the 3400 block of south 350 West in North Judson asked to speak to an officer about vandalism.
6/9/14 – Michael Steif, 43, of San Pierre, hit a deer in the 6800 block of south 900 West in San Pierre.
6/9/14 – Gabrielle Denea Rowe, 24, of Winamac, hit a deer on U.S. 35 south of 400 South.
6/10/14 – The owner of a home in the 1700 block of south 550 East in Knox reported the home has been broken into.
6/10/14 – Danielle Grace Thompson, 20, of North Judson, and Michael M. Greco, 36, no address given, were involved in a property damage accident on U.S. 35 north of 200 South in Knox.
6/10/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of east 150 South in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls from her soon-to-be ex-husband.
6/10/14 – Dispatchers received a report of three people on a moped pulling someone on a skateboard on 600 East between 300 and 400 North in Hamlet.
6/10/14 – A resident in the 7100 block of East 150 South in Knox reported his neighbor’s dogs keep getting loose and tearing up his property.
6/10/14 – A child was hit by a vehicle in the 7200 block of South 300 West in North Judson and was taken to the hospital by family members.
6/10/14 – Guillermina Ulloa, 35, of North Judson, hit a deer in the 3300 block of East 625 South in North Judson.
6/11/14 – A caller reported a blue pickup truck on its side in a ditch on the north side of 200 South west of 100 East in Knox.
6/11/14 – A resident in the 3100 block of East 200 South reported a trespasser pulled a knife on him.
6/11/14 – A vehicle driven by Dylan Lehiy, no age or address listed, ran off the road on U.S. 35 south of 200 North in Knox and got stuck in someone’s yard. He was not injured.
6/11/14 – Sheriff’s Deputies, Starke County EMS and the Koontz Lake Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 30 at 1100 East in Grovertown.
6/11/14 – A resident in the 1800 block of South 100 East in Knox called the sheriff’s department to report her ex is making treats toward her daughter.
6/11/14 – A resident in the 5100 block of south 275 West in North Judson reported she was arguing with her boyfriend, he took her puppy and will not bring it back.
6/12/14 – A resident in the 1500 block of East 150 South in Knox reported a theft.
6/12/14 – A resident in the 7200 block of south U.S. 421 in San Pierre said her landlord was on her property making threats.
6/12/14 – A resident in the 400 block of 200 South in Knox reported damage to her yard and bushes as a result of an accident that happened yesterday and asked to file a report.
6/12/14 – Deputies were called to Stanley Marina at in the 11200 block of East Circle Ave. in Walkerton after someone parked on the pier, refused to pay the fees and would not leave.
6/12/14 – Loud noises, possibly gunshots, were reported in the 7200 block of south 250 West in North Judson.
6/12/14 – A resident in the 5000 block of East 250 South in Knox filed a theft report.
6/12/14 – Numerous agencies responded to a traffic accident on State Road 23 at U.S. 30 in Grovertown.
6/13/14 – Clint E. Richards, 66, of Lakeville, hit a deer on U.S. 35 south of State Road 10 in Knox.
6/13/14 – A theft of fuel was reported at Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30.
6/13/14 – Nathan A. Pittman, 42, of Waterloo, hit a deer on State Road 10 east of State Road 39 in North Judson.
6/14/14 – A caller reported possible drug activity at the EZ Kamp Campground on U.S. 30 in Grovertown.
6/14/14 – A resident in the 800 block of north 600 East in Knox reported her 13-year-old daughter missing.
6/14/14 – A resident in the 4200 block of north 1100 East in Grovertown reported a 2006 red Volvo stolen.
6/14/14 – A caller in the 4200 block of south 750 East in Knox called the sheriff’s department after finding a silver four-door car with Illinois plates at the end of his driveway. The vehicle was apparently stolen and has been stripped.
6/14/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of east 150 South in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls from her soon-to-be ex-husband.
6/15/14 – A Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy took a report of a property damage accident in the parking lot of First Farmers Bank in North Judson.
6/15/14 – A residential break-in was reported in the 2400 block of north 1025 East in Grovertown.
6/15/14 – A resident in the 1000 block of east 150 South in Knox reported receiving harassing telephone calls from her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Arrests

6/11/14 – Quentin Alan Lenig, 25, Knox – Possession of marijuana.
6/14/14 – Margaret Helen Singleton, 40, Grovertown – Battery, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
6/14/14 – Craig Weston, 35, Mishawaka – Battery, public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
6/15/14 – Austin Dale Bailey, 23, Knox – Operating while intoxicated.
6/15/14 – Jeffery R. Rabe, 50, Warsaw – Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (A misdemeanor), operating a vehicle while intoxicated (C misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

Incidents

6/9/14 – A woman reported items stolen from her shed.
6/9/14 – Francesville Police take a report of theft of gasoline from a vehicle.
6/9/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a witness report of a robbery.
6/9/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of a fight and arrest a woman for illegal consumption.
6/10/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a business after a customer allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill to pay for items.
6/12/14 – A man reported the theft of $300 in cash from his wallet while he was sleeping.
6/14/14 – Winamac Police respond to the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac for a report of a stolen bicycle.
6/14/14 – Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a report of the possible theft of $40 and a very strong medication.
6/15/14 – The Monterey Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Bass Lake Fire Department with a structure and barn fire in Starke County.
6/15/14 – Winamac Police responded to a disturbance call regarding people shooting fireworks all night.
6/15/14 – Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department take a report of a stolen DVD player and DirecTV box.