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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
05/05/13 A break-in was reported in the Winamac area.

05/05/13 Two theft calls were made to the sheriff’s department.

05/05/13 Officers were called out to investigate a reported theft.

05/04/13 Deputies investigated a report of a possible intoxicated driver.

05/03/13 A report of trash dumping at the old sewage plant was called into the sheriff’s department.

05/02/13 Deputies and emergency responders were called to a personal injury accident. An arrest was made the next day. The driver who allegedly caused the accident had left the scene and checked into the ER at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Joey Frinkel faces preliminary charges of Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash and Operating a Vehicle While Never Receiving a License.

05/02/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called out to a location on U.S. 35 for a large brush fire. The fire was in a field.

05/02/13 A Winamac resident told police that his neighbor took a “no trespassing” sign from his yard and placed it in his own yard.

05/01/13 A Star City man told police that he hit a turkey or peacock which caved in his windshield.

05/01/13 A man was arrested after leaving a bar in Monterey and operated a moped while intoxicated. The owner later told police that he got his moped back but a second key and his dentures were missing.

04/30/13 Two theft calls were made to the sheriff’s department.

Arrests:
05/03/13 Joey Allen Frinkel, 28, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash and Operating a Vehicle While Never Receiving a License.

05/01/13 James Hunt, 21, of Star City, IN, arrested on a bench warrant.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
05/03/13 North Judson police responded to a vehicle that had slid off on Mulberry Street onto the railroad tracks and was unable to drive off of the tracks. Bau’s wrecker service was utilized and the vehicle was safely removed.

05/03/13 Starke County Police advised the North Judson police of a black S-10 driving recklessly near 500 South and 600 West that was also damaging telephone boxes. The vehicle was heading toward State Road 10.

05/02/13 North Judson police officers forwarded a shoplifting report to the Starke County Prosecutor in reference to an incident at Ray’s Super Foods.

05/02/13 A report was given to police of a reckless driver in a two-door silver Pontiac in the 600 Block of Cherry Street. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

05/01/13 Dollar General employees reported that a shoplifter left the building without paying for an item. Chief Deputy Joe Budner responded and after an investigation he arrested 28-year-old Brandon R. Owens of North Judson.

05/01/13 A minor property damage vehicle accident occurred in the Dollar General parking lot when Angie Blount, of North Judson, pulled into a parking space and struck a parked vehicle. North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated the accident and set damages at over $2,500.

05/01/13 North Judson police received a report of an older man who was asking for directions near Lane and Sycamore Streets. He reportedly asked a younger girl to get into his vehicle and help him get to the place he wanted to go. The girl left and told an adult who stated the vehicle left the scene.

04/30/13 A theft and trespassing report was made in reference to an incident on Mint Road.

04/30/13 Police responded to a female person having unknown problems. She was checked and medics were advised.

04/28/13 A shoplifter was reported at Ray’s Super Foods. North Judson police officers investigated and turned a complete report into the Starke County Probation Department on a 15-year-old female juvenile. The items were later returned.

Arrests:
05/01/13 Brandon Ray Owens, 28, 4740 South 100 West, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion.

North Judson Police Department April Report

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

04/29/13 – A resident of the 5900 block of West Sherwood Street in North Judson reported that someone had stolen her identity.

04/29/13 – A trail camera was reportedly stolen from the backyard of Deloris Smith’s residence.

04/30/13 – A resident of the 3100 block of East 400 South in Knox told police that someone had attempted to obtain a credit card in her name at Target and made a fraudulent withdrawal from her account.

05/01/13 – Police conducted a methamphetamine lab investigation in the 8300 block of East 150 South.

05/01/13 – A caller reported a male subject was stealing irrigation parts near the intersecction of county roads 400 East and 700 South near Knox.

05/01/13 – A residential burglary was reported in the 4700 block of East County Road 210 in Knox.

05/02/13 – The stop sign at the intersection of county roads 200 East and 900 South in Knox were reported missing.

05/02/13 – A woman reported someone had stolen items from a residence in the 2200 block of East 200 South in Knox.

05/02/13 – Snowmobiles were reported stolen from the 1800 block of Indiana Avenue in LaPorte.

05/03/13 – An iron gate was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 10300 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre.

05/04/13 – Ruddy Desabatine told police the Chesapeake Run Golf Course had been broken into.

05/05/13 – A theft was reported in the 9800 block of South Birch Street in Monterey.

Arrests

05/03/13 – William Leon Edwards, 37 of Walkerton, was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction.

05/04/13 – Gayle L. Ambrosini, 50 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and False Reporting.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
05/07/13 Devin Fry reported the theft of a video game console, controller and two games.

05/03/13 Dawn Hurt told police that money and other items were stolen from her hosue.

05/0213 Bob Smith called police to report that his son’s moped was moved while parked at the high school. The handlebar lock and the ignition had been damaged.

Arrests:
05/07/13 Ashleigh Brewer, 25, Riverside Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Narcotic Drugs (Heroin).

05/05/13 Dewayne Bacon, 18, 409 High St., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Illegal Possession, Public Intoxication and Criminal Mischief.

05/05/13 Kelly R. McCarty, 37, E. Danker St., Knox, IN, arrested of preliminary charges of Battery and an active arrest warrant.

05/03/13 Carla Jaskowiak, 20530 State Road 8, Culver, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

Knox City Police Department April Report

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

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

04/22/13 – A resident of the 11500 block of East 900 South in Culver reported her identity had been stolen.

04/22/13 – An officer spoke with Jenny Hinney at the marina in Knox regarding identity theft.

04/22/13 – James Melton of Walkerton told police that several subjects got out of a vehicle at his neighbor’s home and busted out windows before fleeing.

04/23/13 – A caller from the 9300 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre reported someone in an older green Dodge truck struck a fence on State Road 10 just west of Wapples Farm on the north side, then left the scene.

04/24/13 – A man in the 9600 block of East 150 North in Knox told police he had been abused by his wife.

04/25/13 – A resident of the 2400 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported someone had hit a mailbox and left the scene in a light brown Buick.

04/27/13 – James Wright of North Judson told police that two male subjects were in his garage that he did not reconize, so he locked them in until police could arrive.

04/27/13 – A caller reportedly found a methamphetamine lab made from a pop bottle, freezer bag and surgical tubing around the 6700 block of South Shewski Road in Knox.

04/27/13 – A resident of the 7500 block of East 350 South in Knox reported someone had stolen a riding law mower, car ramps and other items from his home.

04/27/13 – Keith Patrick told police someone had broken into his home and stolen several items in North Judson.

04/28/13 – A driver reported someone had shot his windshield out o nState Road 23 north of State Road 8.

04/28/13 – A theft was reported in the 2400 block of East 50 South in Knox.

Arrests:

04/22/13 – Ryan P. Linscott, 24 of Grovertown, was arrested on charges of Harrassment and Reckless Driving.

04/26/13 – Michael Rea Keller, 30 of North Judson, was arrested following a traffic stop at the intersection of State Road 10 and U Road in North Judson.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
04/27/13 Police responded to a property damage accident in the 700 block of W. Talmer Avenue. A vehicle backed into the storage locker building and caused extensive damage to the building. This incident is still being investigated.

04/26/13 North Judson police were stationed at the high school all day during classes for security purposes.

04/25/13 – North Judson Police responded to a property damage accident on S.R. 10 and C.R. 850 West. The driver of the vehicle stated, that a deer struck his vehicle. The driver did not want a crash report.

04/25/13 The North Judson Police Department responded to a bomb threat at the North Judson-San Pierre High School. The high School and middle school were searched by police, members of the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, School Administrators and two bomb sniffing K9 units. The buildings were cleared of any bombs after a long, extensive search. This incident is still being investigated and person(s) involved will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The North Judson Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with this incident: North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS and the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office. The two other agencies also assisting were the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District(NICTD) for sending their K9 units.

They would also like to thank the North Judson-San Pierre school administrators, clerical staff, teachers, custodians, parents and students for their cooperation during this incident.

04/24/13 A resident in the 600 block of Keller Avenue reported that her food stamp card was missing from her mailbox.

04/23/13 North Judson officer, Frank Thomas, was on patrol in 200 block of Maryland Street and observed a suspicious vehicle with two male subjects in it. Officer Thomas approached the driver’s side of the vehicle. Officer Thomas observed in plain view the driver, Andrew John Harrison, 21, of Plymouth with marijuana in his lap. After a brief investigation, Harrison advised that the marijuana and paraphernalia was his not the passenger’s. The passenger, Damon Ray Howard, 19, was released from the scene and Harrison was arrested.

04/23/13 Officers assisted the Indiana State Police on a traffic stop in 500 block of English Lake Road.

04/22/13 North Judson Police responded to an unwanted guest call in the 5200 block of County Road 250 West. Both parties involved were advised to stay away from each other.

04/22/13 – North Judson Police responded to an town ordinance complaint in the 400 block of Schricker Avenue. A tree cutting company did not have a town permit and they were advised to get a permit.

–The North Judson Police Department would like to remind contractors that they need to obtain a contractor’s permit from the North Judson Town Clerk’s Office before they begin any work in the town of North Judson.

Arrests:
04/23/13 Andrew John Harrison, 21, of Plymouth, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
04/28/13 A complaintant told police that his wife was intoxicated and he and his wife were arguing. He said his wife then got out a shotgun, loaded it and went into the bedroom. He didn’t think that she would actually hurt anyone, but police went to investigate the situation.

04/27/13 A driver was pulled over on U.S. 35 and Spring Street due to an unreadable temporary tag.

04/27/13 A Winamac resident reported hearing gunfire around Riverside Drive. Winamac officers investigated and the officer did not hear any gunfire.

04/27/13 Firefighters from the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department were called to an out-of-control brush fire in the Culver area.

04/27/13 Officers were called to investigate a domestic issue. The victim did not want to press charges and while her injuries were visible, she would not let officers photograph them.

04/26/13 Officers were called to a home in Medaryville on a call that someone shot at a garage and hit a vehicle.

04/25/13 Medaryville officers were called to investigate a theft.

04/22/13 A caller complained that she has gotten five calls in the past three days from people claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearing House. They tell her that she’s won $3.5 million and she will be receiving some boxes in the mail. She was instructed to go to CVS and get the green card worth $90. When the boxes arrive in the mail, she will see a number on the bottom of those boxes. She was told that she would need to call the number on the boxes once she obtains the card from CVS. Police indicated that this is a scam. If you encounter a similar situation, call the police department.

Arrests:
04/29/13 Samantha Davis, 25, of Monticello, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

04/26/3 Joseph Matthews, 30, of Michigan City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.

04/25/13 Jamie Elkins, 36, of Logansport, IN, arrested on a violation of home detention.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
04/29/13 Knox police assisted an Indiana State Police Trooper in a moped accident. Jack Parker was subsequently arrested after failing field sobriety tests. He was traveling northbound on U.S. 35 just south of the city limits when he lost control of the moped and wrecked. He reportedly told police that he had been drinking at an establishment at Bass Lake. He was booked into the Starke County Jail on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

04/27/13 An alleged battery was reported to police. The incident involved a juvenile and an adult. No charges were filed but the report has been forwarded to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for further review.

04/27/13 Brian Houston reported the theft of a handgun from his home.

04/27/13 Clinton Wilcox, 20, was cited for operating a motor vehicle without receiving a license.

04/23/13 A harassment report was filed but no arrests were made.

Arrests:
04/29/13 Terry Wilgus, 61, 201 E. John St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

04/28/13 Plaze Campbell, 28, 204 Arrowhead Trail, Porter, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

04/28/13 Lonnie Morgan, 50, 5397 W. 650 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and cited for driving left of center.

04/26/13 Scott Brashear, 27, 2180 E. State Road 10, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

04/25/13 Gregory Krischano, 61, 1307 Wood St., Valparaiso, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Habitual Traffic Violator.

04/23/13 Alfred Higdon, 40, 302 E. Delaware St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Illegal Drug Lab-Possession of Precursors.
Shari Melton, 39, 302 E. Delaware St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Illegal Drug Lab-Possession of Precursors.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
04/19/13 Several complaints of flooding were made to the dispatch center.

04/19/13 Police were notified of a possible animal abuse and neglect situation.

04/19/13 Deputies were called out to investigate a theft incident.

04/17/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a structure fire.

04/17/13 Deputies were called out to investigate a shooting complaint.

04/17/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called out to a report of smoke coming out of a nearby building. Officials believed it was just chimney smoke.

04/16/13 A complaintant told police that a man in a white van stopped in front of the courthouse, got out and started taking pictures. When the caller started walking toward the man to talk to him, the man ran back to the van and drove away.

04/16/13 A Medaryville resident complained that the neighbors are shooting guns before daylight. Police spoke to the neighbors.

04/15/13 Pulaski County deputies were involved in an incident where the driver of a car allegedly hit another person twice in the nose at the Family Express in North Judson and fled. The driver then reportedly entered Pulaski County and the county deputies engaged in a pursuit with the driver. The driver then returned into Starke County where county officers continued looking for the suspect.

04/15/13 The Winamac Police Department responded to a call of a suspicious substance that was found in a resident’s a pill bottle.

04/15/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a fire in a recycling bin across from City Hall.

Arrests:
04/21/13 Gavin Miller, 22, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

04/19/13 Mark Barber, 50, of Flinton, MI, arrested on a valid arrest warrant for check fraud.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
04/20/13 Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 600 block of Keller Avenue. Police discovered one of the persons involved had broken a door and the other had broken a window. The parties were in the process of moving. Both were separated.

04/19/13 Police responded to a car deer accident near 600 West on State Road #10 around 8:00 p.m. Rita McBride of North Judson was westbound on State Road #10 when several deer entered the roadway. Her vehicle struck one of the deer. Officer Daren Conley estimated damages at over $2,500.

04/18/13 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated a property damage accident at the intersection of Lane and Main Streets. Anna Maupin of North Judson stopped her 2012 Impala and said she did not see any other vehicle and continued North on Lane Street. She struck a 1995 Ford that was driving in the intersection being driven by Mary Wilson, also of North Judson. Budner estimated damages at over $2,500 and no injuries or citations were reported.

04/18/13 Throughout the day, North Judson police received several calls of trees and limbs in the roadway, due to the weather, and all were cleared by the Street Department. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely thanks the citizens for reporting such things. “Any road hazard should be reported so the proper authority can correct the situation,” Vessely stated.

04/18/13 A neighbor dispute report was taken by police in the 400 Block of Keller Avenue. The dispute was over a parking space on the street.

04/17/13 A drive-off was reported to police, however within a few minutes the driver returned to pay. He realized his credit card did not work properly at the pump.

04/16/13 Police assisted the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department near the 7400 block of 750 North in reference to several unwanted subjects at a home with a knife.

04/15/13 An ordinance violation was issued at a foreclosed home in the 700 block of E. Talmer Avenue for a nuisance trash violation. The citation was sent to the property manager.

04/15/13 A report was made to police in reference to road rage near the intersection of Leslie and Luken Streets. The complainant told police the driver in front of him got out of his vehicle and walked back to his and hit him through the window. The incident is under investigation.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

04/15/13 – A female told police that she found a burn pile with foils and coffee filters on 800 East south of 25 North in Knox and she suspected drug activity.

04/15/13 – Illegal dumping was reported in the 5100 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson.

04/15/13 – A physical assault was reported on Donalds Drive near 625 East in Knox.

04/15/13 – A man told police that someone threw a rock at his vehicle and pointed a shotgun at him in the 2000 block of North Garba Drive in Grovertown.

04/15/13 – A vehicle stolen from Kevin Zieters in Starke County was located in Pulaski County.

04/15/13 – A man appeared at the sheriff’s department to report a fraud incident in the 100 block of South 800 East.

04/16/13 – An elderly man reported a theft in the 8900 block of North 1050 East in Walkerton.

04/17/13 – A female called to report a scam through the mail in the 6800 block of South 600 West in North Judson.

04/17/13 – John Cole from Community Corrections requested an officer at Zach Tomerlin’s residence in the 2200 block of South 700 East in Knox, stating the man is in possession of a controlled substance.

04/17/13 – A resident of the 7100 block of East 200 North in Knox told police that someone has been driving by their house shooting at their home and family with a BB gun.

04/18/13 – A theft was reported in the 3200 block of West 800 South in North Judson.

04/21/13 – A female reported a harassment in the 100 block of West Howard Drive in North Judson.

04/21/13 – Shawn Mattraw with Community Corrections told police that they apprehended Thomas Skibbe in the 1000 block of West 250 South in North Judson and he believes there are narcotics and meth labs in the home.

04/21/13 – A resident of the 4600 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox told police that his son stole his guns.

Arrests:

04/17/13 – William J. Baker, 59 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Intimidation, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting Law Enforcement after he was reportedly harassing a cashier in the 10700 block of East U.S. 30 in Grovertown.

04/17/13 – Joseph Wayne Dawson, 43 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated near the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 8.

04/19/13 – Wendy Christine Miller, 22 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Public Intoxication.

04/19/13 – Vicki Jean Geruska, 52 of Knox, was arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
04/22/13 Police were called to investigate an unattended death.

04/22/13 Kyle Bailey told police that his car was hit by another vehicle while parked at the pawn shop.

04/22/13 Dennis Qualls reported being involved in an accident in the McDonald’s parking lot. He struck a block wall causing damage.

04/18/13 Michael Deziadke told police that the padlocks on the exterior door to his house were cut, along with electrical lines to the garage, furnace and residence. The water pump outside was missing and entry was made into his basement. He also reported that a radiator was stolen from his mother’s vehicle.

Arrests:
04/20/13 Nicholas Smith, 1241 S. 600 E. Knox, IN, arrested on a valid arrest warrant.

04/20/13 Vicki Geruska, 52, 6905 E. 250 S., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

04/19/13 James Hurt, 40, 430 W. Elm Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana and Driving While Suspended.
Jennifer Zellers, 45, 3061 N. 300 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

04/19/13 Timothy Miller, 21, 502 S. Pearl St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

04/19/13 Kane Wilson, 28, 1540 S. 300 E., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Legend Drug X2, Possession of a Synthetic Cannabinoid and Possession of Paraphernalia.

04/17/13 Andrew Morgan, 40, 208 W. Lafayette St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of battery.

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:
04/13/13 It was reported that unknown subject(s) attempted to gain entry into a vehicle on Collins Street sometime overnight. No entry was made. This remains under investigation.

04/12/13 A report was made in reference to some boxes of papers missing that contained personal information. The boxes were left outside of a storage unit.

04/12/13 North Judson Police assisted an arrest warrant sweep team and located a wanted subject in the 400 Block of Wilson Street. While serving the Porter County Warrant for Failure to Appear, the suspect, Jason Schaefer, was in possession of marijuana under 30 grams. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas charged him with the misdemeanor.

04/10/13 A vehicle was reported passing a school bus with the cross-arm out and stop lights flashing. This incident occurred in front of the North Judson-San Pierre Schools on Campbell Drive. The driver was located and informed. “It is illegal to pass a school bus from either direction when the stop arm is out and the stop lights are flashing,” said Town Marshal Doug Vessely.

04/10/13 A vehicle backed into a post in the Burger King Parking lot. Police determined damage was under $1,000 and no official report was generated.

04/09/13 A resident made a complaint concerning burning in the 600 block of Keller Avenue. The small open fire was extinguished. Only yard waste-type material and natural wood may be burned within the town limits and an adult must be present while material is burning. The fire must be contained in a hole, burn container or retaining wall.

04/09/2013 Police responded to a juvenile incident in the 100 block of State Street involving two young males in a confrontation. A battery report was forwarded to the Starke County Probation Department for review.

04/08/13 A telephone harassment complaint was taken by the North Judson Police from a resident in the 200 block of Maryland Street.

Arrests:
04/12/13 Jason E. Schaefer, 37, 401 Wilson Street, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on an active Failure to Appear warrant in Porter County and for Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
04/13/13 Park Superintendent George Byer reported damage to a picnic table located in the Diamond 3 ball field.

04/13/13 Esther Lockridge reported her purse stolen.

04/11/13 A battery incident was reported at Pathfinder in Knox.

Arrests:
04/12/13 Darrell Gabbard, 47, 303 W. Clark St., Knox, IN, arrested on a valid arrest warrant.

04/11/13 Jenine Pugh, 41, 405 S. East St., Knox, IN, arrested on a valid arrest warrant.

04/09/13 Bobby Reed, 39, 6295 N. State Road 23, Walkerton, IN, arrested on a valid arrest warrant.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
04/17/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called out to a report of smoke coming out of a nearby building. Officials believed it was just chimney smoke.

04/16/13 A complaintant told police that a man in a white van stopped in front of the courthouse, got out and started taking pictures. When the caller started walking toward the man to talk to him, the man ran back to the van and drove away.

04/16/13 A Medaryville resident complained that the neighbors are shooting guns before daylight. Police spoke to the neighbors.

04/15/13 Pulaski County deputies were involved in an incident where the driver of a car allegedly hit another person twice in the nose at the Family Express in North Judson and fled. The driver then reportedly entered Pulaski County and the county deputies engaged in a pursuit with the driver. The driver then returned into Starke County where county officers continued looking for the suspect.

04/15/13 The Winamac Police Department responded to a call of a suspicious substance that was found in a resident’s a pill bottle.

04/15/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a fire in a recycling bin across from City Hall.

04/14/13 The Winamac Police Department gave notice to a resident to remove three inoperable vehicles from the property.

04/13/13 A Winamac resident asked for extra patrol as unknown person(s) were breaking bottles in his driveway.

04/13/13 Police were called to Diamond Lil’s on a report of an alleged stabbing.

04/13/13 The Winamac Police Department was called out on a report of an open door at a residence. Police found the house to be in disarray and couldn’t properly secure the residence.

04/13/13 A caller told Pulaski County dispatchers that he heard a large crash noise and now he doesn’t have electricity. Officers from the Winamac Police Department responded to to the area.

04/12/13 A Winamac man reported that his neighbor was threatening to destroy his property.

04/11/13 A Winamac man reportedly several items were dumped on his property.

04/10/13 A fire was reported to the dispatch center.

04/10/13 A theft incident was reported to police.

04/09/13 Star City and Winamac Fire Departments were called to a large fire that involved seven or eight cars. The incident remains under investigation.

04/09/13 The Star City Fire Department was called out to a report of a tree limb that was glowing red.

Arrests:
04/16/13 Emily Allen, 21, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Precursors with the Intent to Manufacture.

04/15/13 Tina Gould, 46, of Star City, IN, arrested on a body attachment.

04/14/13 Michael Kasnick, Jr., 41, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

04/14/13 Brandon Hitt, 36, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft. Discharged.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

04/08/13 – Irrigation wire was reportedly stolen from the 600 block of East 100 North.

04/08/13 – Items were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 3400 block of Island View Drive in Knox and the homeowner told police there was also an inactive meth lab in the garage.

04/09/13 – A resident of the 10700 block of East Division Road in Knox told police they received fraudulent IRS information with his refund.

04/09/13 – A resident of the 4200 block of South State Road 39 in North Judson told police that someone took his vehicle without permission.

04/09/13 – A hit and run was reported at the Bailey’s Discount Center in North Judson.

04/10/13 – A break in was reported in the 11000 block of East Iroquois Road in Walkerton.

04/10/13 – A man told police that someone threw a cinderblock through his window and stole items from his vehicle while it was parked at the Bass Lake boat launch.

04/10/13 – A resident of the 11900 block of East 400 North in Grovertown told police that someone had frauded her and her mother.

04/12/13 – Jennifer Allen of North Judson told police a male subject had broken her phone, threw her on the couch, and choked her

04/13/13 – A purse was reportedly stolen from a resident in the 11100 block of East Kanney Avenue in Walkerton.

04/13/13 – A resident of the 1900 block of West 450 South in North Judson told police that someone has been stealing medication from a trailer.

04/14/13 – Billy Coldiron of North Judson told police that someone stole his vehicle, wallet, and laptop from his residence.

Arrests:

04/11/13 – Teresa Scutchfield, 43, was arrested on charges of Receiving Stolen Property.

04/12/13 – Anthony Esparza, 25 of Knox; Frank Esparza, 20 of Knox; and Maria Hernandez Esparza, 59 of Knox, were arrested on charges related to controlled substances following the execution of a search warrant in the 8800 block of Long Lane Drive.

04/12/13 – Jason Edward Schaefer, 37 of Medaryville, was arrested following a warrant check in the 400 block of Wilson Street in North Judson.

04/13/13 – Tyler James Soplanda, 20 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehile While Intxicated and Illegal Possession or Consumption of Alcohol.

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

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

04/01/13 – A resident of the 8000 block of North State Road 23 in Walkerton told police that someone stole his trash hopper.

04/01/13 – A license plate was reported stolen from the 500 block of East 450 South in Knox.

04/01/13 – A woman told police she had been battered by a male subject in the 8800 block of East 25 North in Knox.

04/02/13 – David Travis of North Judson told police that someone may have broken into his home.

04/03/13 – A battery incident was reported in the 8800 block of South Elm Street in Monterey.

04/03/13 – A resident of the 3900 block of South Woodland Road in Knoxtold police that she had stumbled upon a possible meth lab in the woods nearby.

04/04/13 – Sharon Flagg of North Judson told police that a female had fallen out of the back of a moving pickup truck and sustained injuries.

04/04/13 – Ronald Arnett of Knox reported he had been battered by two male subjects.

04/05/13 – A resident of the 5200 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson told police that someone had stolen an air compressor and parts from a vehicle.

04/05/13 – A resident of the 8200 block of North High Street in Walkerton told police that a four-wheeler had been stolen from his garage.

04/06/13 – Melvin Zeiters of Monterey told police that someone had shattered the driver’s side window of his vehicle.

04/06/13 – Larry Kaminski of Monterey told police someone had stolen a boat and trailer from his residence on 625 South.

04/06/13 – A fight was reported behind the Main Street apartments in Knox.

04/06/13 – A resident of the 100 bock of East 500 South in Knox reported someone had stolen an Xbox from her residence.

04/07/13 – A resident of the 300 block of West 200 South in Knox told police that someone had vandalized her mailbox and items in her driveway.

Arrests:

04/02/13 – Amy Lynn Hawk, 32 of Huntingburg was arrested on charges of Driving While Suspended.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
04/07/13 Five fire calls were reported to the Pulaski County Dispatch Center.

04/07/13 Emergency personnel were called to a personal injury accident.

04/07/13 A Winamac resident called in a report of a battery.

04/06/13 Officers were called to investigate a theft incident.

04/06/13 A break-in was reported. Officers were dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation.

04/05/13 Pulaski County dispatch received two calls of trash dumping in the county.

04/05/13 Two fires were called into dispatch.

04/05/13 A theft incident was reported to Pulaski County police.

04/05/13 A mailbox incident was reported in the Francesville area.

04/04/13 Winamac police were called out to investigate a report of theft.

04/04/13 Deputies were called to a theft case on U.S 35 in Winamac.

04/04/13 A scam was reported to police by a resident in Medaryville.

04/03/13 Firefighters from the Winamac Fire Department were called out to two fires.

04/02/13 Two reports of theft were called into the dispatch center.

Arrests:
04/08/13 Crystal McCarty, 27, of Hamlet, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

04/08/13 Heather Shell, 31 of Warsaw, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Check Deception.

From North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
04/05/13 A North Judson-San Pierre school bus driver reported to police that two vehicles passed the stop arm of his bus while children were unloading on Talmer Avenue near Garfield Avenue. Extra patrols were requested.

04/05/13 Two young men reported to North Judson police that the driver of a silver vehicle was honking the car’s horn and was yelling at them as if to be displaying road rage. The incident happened near Garfield and Talmer Avenues. The male suspect exited his vehicle and slapped the passenger in the face and shoulder. This incident remains under investigation.

04/04/13 A family dispute in the 300 block of Franklin Street resulted in police arresting a juvenile for battery against his mother. The male juvenile was detained. His case was taken to Starke County Circuit Court where probable cause was established and the juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detection Center in Muncie, Indiana.

04/03/13 A loose dog was reported in the 600 block of Simmons Street. The officer was unable to secure the animal and it left the area.

04/02/13 Police responded to a fraud complaint by a resident residing in the 6100 block of Mint Road. A credit card number was compromised and unauthorized items were charged to the card.

04/01/13 A vandalism report was filed with police regarding tenants that had vacated a residence in the 800 block of Clinton Street.

04/01/13 A North Judson citizen reported to the police that he had a rifle stolen from his vehicle sometime between January 19 and this date.

Arrests:
04/04/13 A juvenile male was arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery. He was later transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Muncie.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
04/09/13 Greg Matt reported vandalism to his privacy fence.

04/08/13 Shirleen Berndt reported her purse stolen.

04/05/13 Dawn Wilson told police that $200 was stolen from her.

04/07/13 Penny Back told police that the retaining wall at Wythogan Park was damaged. The wall is located at the entrance to the park. Park Superintendent George Byer also reported that someone painted the one-way sign in the park white.

Several intimidation and harassment reports have been filed.

Arrests:
04/09/13 Bobby Reed, 39, 6295 N. State Road 23, Walkerton, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

04/07/13 Sherry Wireman, 50, no address given, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

04/06/13 Jacquelin Rubio, 28, 1535 E. 9th St., Trlr 38, Rochester, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle with a Controlled Substance in the Body.

04/04/13 William Pierce, 26, of Kewanna, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Driving While Suspended-Prior.

04/04/13 Allen Moore, 34, 706 S. East St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/31/13 A fire was reported at a home on 550 N. in Winamac. Just as the fire department was en route, the homeowner told dispatch that the fire wasn’t big and it was already extinguished.

03/31/13 A Star City resident notified police of a theft incident.

03/31/13 The Star City Fire Department was called to a fire at a property on 100 W. The Winamac Fire Department was also called to the scene.

03/30/13 A Winamac resident reported a break-in at a residence on 50 W.

03/30/13 A break-in was reported at a home in Winamac.

03/29/13 A theft incident was called in by a resident on Indiana Hill Road in Winamac.

03/29/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a fire on 1300 W.

03/28/13 Officers were called out to investigate battery incident.

03/28/13 A Winamac resident reported a theft incident.

03/27/13 Several animal complaints were called into the Justice Center.

03/26/13 Police were notified of a possible battery incident.

03/26/13 A person called the dispatch center and asked for a police officer to come to their place of business. A truck and trailer drove by and a tire was lost. That tire went through the glass door.

Arrests:
04/01/13 Jacqueline Sizemore, 39, of Demotte, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of False Informing.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/31/13 – A property damage accident occurred around 12:20 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Luken Streets in North Judson. A 2000 Dodge Caravan, driven by Susan Robbins of Medaryville, was stopped on Luken Street and observed another vehicle traveling west on Main Street. Robbins thought it was a four-way stop and pulled into the path of the vehicle, driven by Gene Godsey, of North Judson. North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated and set damages at over $3,000. No injuries were reported.

03/30/13 Police responded to a dispute call in the 600 block of West Talmer Avenue. Both parties involved were advised that it was a civil matter.

03/29/13 Police responded to a drunk driving complaint. North Judson Officer Kelly Fisher located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Michael R. Meiss, 49, of 203 High Street in North Judson, was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

03/27/13 North Judson Officer Todd Keen conducted a traffic stop around 12:48 p.m. for a license plate light violation. The driver, Jacquelin K. Knapp of LaCrosse, was ticketed for driving while suspended.

03/27/13 North Judson Officer Darren Conley clocked a vehicle traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. Officer Conley turned around in order to follow the vehicle. The vehicle started to speed up and tried to outrun Officer Conley. The vehicle traveled through a yard and around a building on the west side of State Road 39. The vehicle then made it back on the roadway. The vehicle then pulled into a driveway on the east side of State Road 39. Officer Conley pulled in behind the vehicle and heard branches breaking in a nearby wooded area. After a brief search of the area, the driver was not located. Later in the evening, the driver of the vehicle, Brian K. Gates Jr. 27, of South Bend, tried to report the vehicle stolen. Gates was then arrested for Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Resisting Law Enforcement on Foot, Criminal Mischief, False Reporting, Reckless Driving, and Auto Theft-Unauthorized Control. He was also issued three state citations. The Starke County Sheriffs Department and Department of Natural Resources assisted with this incident and search.

03/25/13 Police responded to an ordinance violation in the 300 block of Main Street. The resident was issued two ordinance citations for no animal tags. The resident and the property owner were also given an official 30-day notice in reference to a nuisance violation.

Arrests:
03/29/13 Michael R. Meiss, 49, 203 High Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

03/27/13 Brian K. Gates, Jr., 27, of South Bend, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement by vehicle and on foot, Criminal Mischief, False Reporting, Reckless Driving and Auto Theft-Unauthorized Control.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

03/24/13 – A caller from the 7100 block of East 50 South in Knox told police that a vehicle drove through his yard and damaged his property.

03/24/13 – A resident of the 3000 block of West 625 South in North Judson reported someone had been running through his fence and breaking it at night.

03/24/13 – Sylvester Witkowski of Knox told police someone had slashed his tires.

03/24/13 – A man was reportedly battered at the Time Out Pub near Koontz Lake.

03/25/13 – A woman from the 3900 block of West Third Street in North Judson reported someone had fraudulently used her bank card.

03/25/13 – A resident of the 1700 block of South 350 East in Knox told police she had been harassed by a male subject.

03/26/13 – A harassment incident was reported in the 900 block of North State Road 23 in Knox.

03/26/13 – Danny Traylor of Knox told police that someone had hacked his computer and stole financial records.

03/26/13 – A laptop was reported stolen from a vehicle in the 100 block of West Toto Road in North Judson.

03/27/13 – A theft was reported at a foreclosed home in the 11500 block of State Road 8 in Knox.

03/27/13 – A man told police he found bags possibly containing a discarded meth lab near the intersection of county roads 100 West and 400 South in North Judson.

03/29/13 – A driver for Allied Waste reportedly found a possible meth lab along the road near the intersection of county roads 200 East and 50 South in Knox.

03/30/13 – A caller told police that people were possibly manufacturing methamphetamine in the dunes area near Koontz Lake.

03/30/13 – A resident of the 8700 block of South Elm Avenue in Monterey told police that his motor home was vandalized.

Arrests

03/26/13 – Matthew Douglas Schutz, 27 of Knox and Shannon May Rupert, 33 of Knox were arrested on charges of Batttery following an incident in the 4400 block of Dawn Drive in North Judson.

03/29/13 – David W. Campbell, 45, was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
04/01/13 Park Superintendent George Byer reported vandalism in Wythogan Park. Vandals had spray painted graffiti on the new curly slide and a brick building inside the park.

03/30/13 Peggy Awald told officers that a vehicle sideswiped her car while it was parked at Five Star.

03/29/13 Bud McLaughlin reported wall damage to the first and second wash bays at the Knox Superwash.

03/27/13 Homer Salyer reported damage to his vehicle. Police believe that it was hit by a passing car and did not report the damage.

03/25/13 Crystal Martinez reported the theft of her purse and criminal activity on her credit card.

03/19/13 Marcella McCormick reported a broken window on the front porch to a residence.

03/19/13 Jackie Parker reported the theft of a lawn ornament.

Arrests:
04/04/13 Elsadig Arabi, 42, of Fort Wayne, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Failure to Stop after an Accident Causing Property Damage.

03/31/13 Mason Paxson, 54, 732 W. 350 N., LaPorte, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

03/30/13 Angela Clemons, 30, 301 S. Portland St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance.

03/29/13 Dominic Sheets, 22, 19949 Upas Rd., Culver, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Marshall County.

03/28/13 Milan Rasic, 68, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Refusal.

03/28/13 Lavotis French, 47, 305 W. Bender St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance and Possession of a Legend Drug.

Knox City Police Department March report

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/25/13 Medaryville police, EMS and Pulaski County police responded to a rollover accident at 500 North and State Road 39 where one woman was injured.

03/25/13 A resident on 500 North in Winamac reported hearing shots being fired from the east side of her residence.

03/24/13 Emergency responders were called to a personal injury accident at the intersection of State Road 14 and 800 West.

03/24/13 Several accidents were called into the dispatch center due to weather.

03/23/13 A Winamac resident told police that a stray dog just viciously attacked his dog and the resident’s dog had to be put down. The caller wants something done as kids in the neighborhood could be attacked by the dog as well.

03/23/13 The Medaryville Police Department was called out to a grass fire that was moving toward a house.

03/23/13 Emergency crews were called to a Winamac residence after a 60-year-old man fell 12 feet out of a tree. The man sustained an injury to his leg. The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

03/22/13 Police were called to a domestic verbal altercation that escalated.

03/22/13 Detectives are reviewing information received in an abuse case.

03/22/13 A resident was upset that a sign was placed in her yard and demanded a stop to this type of harassment.

03/22/13 The Monterey Fire Department was called to assist the Bass Lake Fire Department with an unruly controlled burn.

03/22/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a field fire at 15397 W. 160 N. in Medaryville that was moving close to a home.

03/22/13 A caller advised that a vehicle that didn’t display a handicap placard or license plate was parked in a handicapped parking spot. An officer from the Winamac Police Department was called to the scene.

03/21/13 Animal control responded to a report of a starving dog. The owner was advised to get the dog to a vet or it would be confiscated.

03/20/13 A complaintant told police that unknown subjects were on his mother’s property cutting up scrap metal.

03/19/13 The theft of a gun was reported to police. After an investigation, officers found that nothing was missing.

Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
03/23/13 A hit and run accident was reported at the Phillips 66 gas station.

03/22/13 Eduardo Decerra, 50, 715 Loon Ct., Plymouth, IN was given a citation for never being licensed.

03/19/13 David Harris reported a phone scam.

03/19/13 Marcella McCormick, stated her stated her home had been broken into.

03/19/13 A NIPSCO pole on the southeast corner of Lake Street and Bower Street was snapped at the bottom.

03/18/13 Donald Schuld told police that a vehicle parked in the back yard of his property had damage. The windshield appeared that someone had thrown a rock at it.

03/16/13 Donald Harradon reported a stolen license plate.

03/15/13 Harriett Huth reported the theft of a license plate.

03/15/13 Jackie Parker reported the theft of a lawn ornament.

03/14/13 Julie Manns alerted police of a starved  young dog at 202 N. Clark Street. When the officer arrived at the scene, he saw a very skinny dog with bones showing through the fur. Two other dogs at the residence appeared healthy. Animal Control was called but there was no answer. Suzanne Crider from the Starke County Humane Society was called and took custody of the dog due to it being malnourished.

03/14/13 Andrew Nice reported a hit and run accident. Nice was on Main Street approaching Potter Street when another vehicle entered his path of travel. The vehicle hit his car and caused damage to the front right bumper and passenger door. The suspect vehicle left the scene.

Arrests:
03/24/13 Jody McCoige, 48, 20504 8th Rd., Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended-Prior.

03/22/13 Thomas Ostrega, 38, 1880 E. 350 S., Knox, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants out of Knox City Court.

03/21/13 Aaron Brewer, 22, 303 N. Clark St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active Starke County Circuit Court warrant.

03/21/13 Aarron Lucy, 35, 5485 S. 250 E., Star City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Nudity.

03/17/13 Two juveniles were cited for Illegal Possession of Alcohol.

03/15/13 Ronald Clary, 43, 5265 S. 275 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/24/13 North Judson Officer Darren Conley conducted a traffic stop around 5:07 a.m. after observing a vehicle cross the center line and continue to travel in that lane. The driver, Michael Carpenter, 47, living at 206 W. Weninger street, was arrested for Driving while Suspended-Prior.

03/23/13 After observing erratic driving behavior, North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 625 South and County Road 300 West, resulting in the arrest of the driver, Roy McDanile, 62, of Knox for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. McDanile’s passenger, Cammy Janis, 46, of Lake Station was also arrested for Public Intoxication.

03/20/13 A minor property damage accident was reported to police in the parking lot of the Napa Auto Store on Talmer Avenue around 9:10 a.m. A vehicle was driving east on Talmer and turned into the parking lot and it was rear-ended by another vehicle. North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner estimated damages at near $2,000 and placed the second vehicle at fault for following too closely.

A second single vehicle property damage accident occurred around 10:48 a.m. in the parking lot of Connie’s Salon on Lane Street. An elderly gentleman was parking his vehicle in the south lot when he hit the gas instead of the brakes, striking the building. Chief Deputy Joe Budner set damages at near $5,000. No injuries were reported in either accident.

03/20/13 North Judson Police responded to an ordinance violation incident in the 200 Block of W. Weninger Street. A construction company from Brookston was demolishing a burned-out home. The company did not have a local Contractors Permit and the work was stopped. The company was given a notice the day before to obtain the permit. A violation and fine will be sent to the company.

03/19/13 Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Leslie and Wilson Streets in North Judson on Tuesday evening. As a result of the incident, Shane Reed, 26, of Winamac was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and transported to the Starke County Jail. Additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Trafficking with Inmates were filed.

Arrests:
03/24/13 Michael W. Carpenter, 47, 206 W. Weninger Street, North Judson, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving while Suspended-Prior.

03/23/13 Cammy J. Janis, 46, Lake Station, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

03/23/13 Roy D. McDaniel, 62, 2220 E. 500 South, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxication.

03/19/13 Shane Michael Reed, 26, 5631 W. 660 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Trafficking with Inmates.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

03/18/13 – A caller told police that someone had broken into the storage units on U.S. 35 just north of the Pulaski/Starke county line.

03/18/13 – Zachary Bau of Knox told police that someone had stolen the title from his vehicle.

03/18/13 – Rick McCan of Hamlet told police that someone had broken into the vacant house on the Sisco property.

03/19/13 – A fistfight was reported near the intersection of 750 East and U.S. 30 in Hamlet.

03/19/13 – A North Judson resident told police that she received a scam phone call telling her she had won money.

03/20/13 – A resident of the 7600 block of East 25 North in Knox reported that someone was stripping out the power lines and meter boxes near a home undergoing foreclosure.

03/20/13 – Carolyn Trusty of Knox told police that someone had gone into her residence and stolen her belongings.

03/20/13 – A mailbox was reportedly stolen in the 8500 block of East 400 North in Grovertown.

03/20/13 – A resident of the 10100 block of East Francis Street in Grovertown reported someone had kicked in her door.

03/20/13 – A resident of the 2400 block of East Toto Road in Knox told police that someone had stolen her daughter’s tablet and some movies.

03/22/13 – A theft was reported in the 6600 block of East Toto Road in Knox.

03/23/13 – A resident of the 2500 block of East 100 South in Knox reported someone had tried to break into his garage.

03/23/13 – A resident of the 8900 block of North 1050 East in Walkerton told police that someone had stolen his checks.

Arrests:

03/19/13 – Adam Goliver, 25 of Walkerton, was arrested on charges of Intimidation and Criminal Recklessness.

03/20/13 – Adam M. Koske, 30 of Winamac, was arrested on charges of Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, False or Fictitiuous Registration, and Driving While Suspended.

03/21/13 – Sarah Ann Mills, 20 of North Judson, was arrested for Criminal Mischief.

03/21/13 – Henry E. Wood, 33 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Manufacturing or Financing a Controlled Substance.

03/21/13 – Terry L. White, 56 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Habitual Traffic Violator.

03/23/13 – Lawrence Joseph Minarik, 31 of San Pierre, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

03/23/13 – Kristina Lynn Warner, 25 of Plymouth, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, Disorderly Conduct, and Battery.

03/23/13 – Cammy J. Janis, 46 of Lake Station, was arrested on charges of Public Intoxication and Open Alcohol Container.

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

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

03/12/13 – A check was reported stolen fro a vehicle in the 8800 block of South U.S. 35 in Monterey.

03/12/13 – A resident of the 2200 block of South State Road 23 in Knox told police that someone fraudulently used her credit card.

03/13/13 – A battery incident was reported in the 8800 block of South Lincoln in Monterey; the caller told dispatch she had been battered by a male subject with a hammer.

03/13/13 – A resident of the 4100 block of South 350 West in North Judson reported he had been the victim of a scam..

03/13/13 – A resident of the 1800 block of East 625 South inn Knox told police someone had filed taxes in his name in Ohio.

03/14/13 – A caller from the Down and Under Bar near Hamlet told police that someone had placed a camera in the men’s bathroom.

03/14/13 – A resident of the 5700 block of South 250 West in North Judson reported someone had pretended to be her grandson and told her he had been in an accident; he requested $1800, but she did not give him any personal information or money.

03/14/13 – Dave and Shelly Fretz of Hamlet tol police that they received a text message from Demotte State Bank informing them their account had been deactivated, but they do not use that bank.

03/15/13 – A resident of the 7300 block of East State Road 8 in Knox told police that he had been the victim of fraud.

03/15/13 – A resident of the 6700 block of South Shewski Road in Knox told police that while cleaning along the ditch north of 650 South, he foud zip-lock bags with pop bottles and some bags with cold pill containers.

03/15/13 – A resident of the 1300 block of West 200 South in North Judson reported two males in a white van were travelin the area selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door-to-door.

03/17/13 – A resident of the 100 block of North McCormick Street in Hamet told police that someone had broken into her van the night before.

Arrests:

03/13/13 – Jason Robert Bazemore, 41 of Winamac, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated as a Class C misdemeanor.

03/16/13 – Robert C. Howard, 24 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Criminal Recklessness, Intimidation, and Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

03/16/13 – Paula M. Gilson, 44 of Hamlet, was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance following a traffic stop.

03/16/13 – Troy Alan Fisher, 30 of Knox, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated as a Class A misdemeanor.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/17/13 A trespass warning was given to a subject after intimidation threats were made.

03/17/13 A Star City man reported the theft of music equipment.

03/16/13 A man called to report that he swerved to miss a deer and ended up in the ditch. The driver was not injured.

03/16/13 A Star City resident told police that some unknown persons spray-painted a tree in her front yard and the back of one of her buildings.

03/15/13 A farmer told deputies that some unknown person attempted to break into his barn. The barn doors were open but no one was injured.

03/15/13 Deputies spoke to a property owner in the area of 200 N. and 300 W. about burning tires.

03/14/13 Police responded to a call of a car in a ditch. The driver reportedly sustained injuries.

03/14/13 A Francesville resident on 550 S. reported items missing from tanks and porperty damage.

03/14/13 DNR was called to help a patron as two aggressive dogs were preventing him from leaving the Natural Resources dump. He man was in the bed of his truck and the dogs were growling as he was attempting to get back into the truck. The dogs were reportedly trying to protect a deer carcass that they had been eating.

03/14/13 A Winamac resident told police that an attempted break-in occurred at her horse barn.

03/13/13 Medaryville police responded to a battery incident.

03/13/13 A complaintant advised that her neighbor continues to feed a pack of wild dogs. There are 15-20 wild dogs that come into the neighbor’s yard. Police spoke to the man who stated that he doesn’t own any of the dogs and that he just feels bad for them. Animal Control will attempt to begin trapping the dogs to remove them from the area.

03/13/13 A caller believes that his soon-to-be ex-wife is stealing his mail.

03/11/13 The Star City Fire Department was called to a trailer or woods fire on 450 West.

03/11/13 Pulaski County SWAT were called to the Oregon-Davis Schools in reference to an alleged threat.

Arrests:
03/17/13 Thomas Ortman, 22, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Driving While Suspended with a Previous Conviction and Possession of Marijuana.

03/14/13 Noble Shelton, 24, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/17/13 A call was dispatched in reference to a man driving around town recklessly. North Judson Police located the suspect, Frank Horky. After an investigation, facts unfolded that Horky had discharged a firearm at his residence. He was arrested for OVWI., Criminal Recklessness, Felony Intimidation, and Neglect of a Dependent. North Judson Officer Frank Tomas and Chief Doug Vessely investigated the incident. Starke County Sheriffs Department assisted as well.

03/16/13 Police responded to the Mint Valley apartments in response to a subject not breathing. Upon arrival, a 28-year-old male was found non-responsive. The Starke County Coroner’s office was advised. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The male was visiting the area from Nevada. After an investigation, Nicole Troike, 30, of Las Vegas, Nevada was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and transported to the Starke County jail. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas and Chief Doug Vessely investigated. Several Departments assisted in this investigation.

03/15/13 Good To Go reported a drive off of $75.01. This incident is still being investigated.

03/14/13 A resident in the 400 block of Main Street received a text message from Demotte State Bank. The resident was advised that it was a scam and not to respond to the text messages.

03/14/13 A resident in the 200 block of Silver Street reported that there was a dog barking on Maryland Street.

03/13/13 Police located a disabled vehicle at State Road 10 and State Road 39. The driver stated that her son was on his way to help her.

03/12/13 The North Judson Police Department assisted the Knox Police Department serving a search warrant in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue. A search warrant was later severed which resulted in two arrests for possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance. Two juveniles were also charged with the same charges and a report was sent to the Probation Department.

03/11/13 Police responded to a animal complaint in the 700 block of Laurel Street.

Arrests:
03/17/13 Frank A. Horky, 47, 109 Sycamore Street, North Judson, IN, was arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Criminal Recklessness and felony Intimidation.

03/16/13 Nicole Troike, 30, 4003 Weybridge Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/10/13 A Winamac resident called to say a stray dog appeared to have been shot, but it had actually been hit by a car.

03/10/13 Medaryville Police were called to investigate a minor personal injury rollover accident south of State Road 14 on U.S. 421.

03/10/13 A person told police that the basement windows were broken out at a home in the county.

03/09/13 Winamac Police Department officers were called to a home where a window had been shot out.

03/09/13 Winamac officers were called to a home where the homeowner complained about individuals knocking on the door and not identifying themselves when asked to do so.

03/09/13 A complaintant called 911 after seeing a suspicous vehicle. The suspicious vehicle was acutally a police vehicle and the caller was thankful for the police presence in the neighborhood.

03/09/13 A stolen bicycle was reported to Winamac police officers.

03/09/13 A caller told police that someone threw something through the window and broke it.

03/08/13 The owner of a Winamac business notified Winamac police that a subject of a theft at the business is being held in the store.

03/08/13 Medaryville responded to a call of a person who stated that the walls of a rental property were blackened with soot and a strong odor was present.

03/07/13 A slid off was reported off old State Road 14. No injuries were reported.

03/07/13 Winamac residents complained that their neighbors were burning trash and furniture off to the property line.

03/05/13 Several accidents were reported due to a snowstorm in the area.

Arrests:
03/11/13 Gregory Billingsley, 38, of Winamac, IN arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/10/13 Police responded to a property damage accident on State Road 39 and County Road 400 South. A vehicle driven by Haley M. Clary struck a deer. North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley estimated the damage to the vehicle over $1000.

03/09/13 Police responded to a property damage accident on State Road 10 west of Range Road. The driver of the vehicle, John L. Darnell, 51, of Knox, advised Officer Darren Conley that he was eastbound on State Road 10 when a deer jumped in front of his vehicle. Darnell stated that he was not able to avoid hitting the deer. Officer Conley estimated the damages to the vehicle over $5000.

03/09/13 Residents in the 6100 block of South Hubeny Street reported that they lost their Beagle/Basset Hound pet. The dog is white with brown spots and has a blue/green dog collar. If the dog is located, contact the North Judson Police Department at 574-772-5914.

03/08/13 Police responded to a vandalism complaint at the North Judson-San Pierre High School. A 2003 red Ford Mustang was scratched while in the parking lot. This incident is still being investigated.

03/08/13 Police responded to a complaint of 10-12 male juveniles throwing snowballs at vehicles in the area of the new firehouse. Chief Doug Vessely arrived and the juveniles stated to him, that they were having a snowball fight across Main Street. Chief Vessely advised the juveniles to stay on the same side of the street.

03/07/13 A resident in the 800 block of Clinton Street reported that his temporary license plate was stolen of his vehicle.

03/06/13 – North Judson Police responded to a property damage accident in the North Judson Industrial Park. The mailbox owned by Johnny On The Spot was backed over by a semi. When North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely arrived, the driver of the semi stated that his company would pay to have the mailbox replaced. The owner of Johnny On The Spot was advised to call the North Judson Police Department if payment for the mailbox was not made.

03/04/13 A resident in the 400 block of Keller Avenue reported that her ex-husband is harassing her and her new boyfriend by calling and texting them.

03/04/13 A resident from Plymouth came to the North Judson Police Department to report her husband and her were involved in a verbal argument in Plymouth. The husband came to stay with family and gave them some items to payoff a debt. The female was advised that it was a civil matter.

03/04/13 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley performed a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. After a brief investigation, the passenger of the vehicle Robert Lee VanDrunen III, 24, of Boone Grove was arrested on a Marshall County Warrant for Failure to Appear.

Arrests:
03/07/13 Arthur Marion Campbell, 48, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Neglect of a Dependent.

03/04/13 Robert Lee VanDrunen III, 24, of Boone Grove, IN, was arrested on a Marshall County Warrant for Failure to Appear.

 

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

03/05/13 – A woman told police she had been punched in the back of the head by a male subject in the 300 West block of White Street in San Pierre.

03/05/13 – Police learned that a female subject had reportedly been attacked by a male subject in the 1800 block of East 250 South in Knox.

03/05/13 – Reedie Jordan Shepherd, 23 of Michigan City, told police that he had been run off the road by an unknown subject.

03/05/13 – A woman told police her juvenile daughter said she had been raped several weeks ago by a 17-year-old boy that had been staying with them.

03/07/13 – Rose Stephani of Walkerton told police that someone had stolen medication from her home.

03/07/13 – A resident of the 3500 South block of English Lake Road in North Judson reported that two male subjects claiming to be from American Publishers Clearinghouse have been constantly calling his home phone and his wife’s cell phone.

03/10/13 – A resident of the 2300 block of South 700 East in Knox told police that he had been firing a gun at his parent’s home and the neighbor began firing at him.

03/11/13 – A theft was reported at the storage units on U.S. 35 in Knox.

03/12/13 – A domestic battery was reported in the 2500 block of East Toto Road in Knox.

03/12/13 – A woman in the 2100 block of North State Road 23 in Grovertown told police that she had been contacted by a man claiming to be with her insurance who wanted to discuss her Medicare.

03/12/13 – Joe Short of Knox reported that someone had stole the stereo from his 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck.

Arrests:

03/05/13 – Nichole Ranee Willford-Stroobandt, 20, of North Judson was found in possession of clonazepam, a narcotic drug, while being searched for jail intake.

03/07/13 – Christopher J.Madsen, 39 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated in the area of 400 South and U.S. 421.

Joseph Lee Fletcher, 46 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Driving While Suspended.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
03/13/13 The owner of the Next Door Food Store filed a theft complaint.

03/11/13 Sally Morin reported suspicious activity outside her home.

03/09/13 Kimmala Shepherd told police she accidentally left her wallet in a shopping cart at Five Star. When she returned to retrieve her wallet, it was gone.

Arrests:
03/12/13 Samuel Bottorff, 19, 3040 E. State Road 10, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Visiting a Common Nuisance.
Andrew Minix, 18, 6584 N. 575 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Visiting a Common Nuisance.

03/09/13 Gerald Boyd, 20, 307 W. John St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Illegal Possession of Alcohol.

03/07/13 Bradley Austin, 22, 308 Lincoln St., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor and Possession of Methamphetamine.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/03/13 A resident on 575 West notified police that a dog was on her property that was hit by a car and needs medical attention.

03/03/13 A Star City resident called police to report that someone slashed her niece’s tire.

03/02/13 A complaintant advised that her car was parked at the Star City Bar and Grill overnight and someone hit it.

03/01/13 A man called to tell police that his wife hit a patch of ice and slid off the road. No damage was done to the vehicle – just some grass in the rims. No injuries were reported.

03/01/13 A Star City resident told police that someone went around a bus on the road and slid off the road and got stuck.

03/01/13 Two mailbox incident were reported on 400 South in Winamac.

03/01/13 A mailbox incident was reported on 100 South in Winamac.

03/01/13 Winamac Police received a call of a reckless driver. The driver told police that he completed a double shift at Tyson and was fatigued. He was on his way home when police conducted a traffic stop.

02/28/13 A caller reported a scam call. She said someone posing as her great grandson called needing help but she could not provide the things “he” was asking for. She did not give the caller any information and reported the call to police.

02/28/13 An intoxicated man allegedly threatened a member of the Department of Child Services.

02/28/13 A county resident told police that she arrived home, found an open window and things were stolen.

02/27/13 The Winamac Police Department investigated a call of broken glass in a bedroom.

02/27/13 A Winamac resident called in a complaint that a 14-year-old on probation left the residence when the complaintant was gone.

02/26/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a small brush fire.

02/25/13 Winamac Police Department investigated an accident where Jamie Sheets, 39, hit a parked car, and continued traveling until she struck a tree and garage at a home at 202 N. Riverside Drive. It was later determined that Sheets suffered a heart attack prior to the accident. She was pronounced dead at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

02/25/13 A resident on 25 S. said two people have the hood up on one of her husband’s trucks and is stealing something.

02/25/13 A call came in about male subjects in a white van attempting to sell meat.

Arrests:
03/04/13 Steven Ford, 23, of San Pierre, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

02/28/13 Ollie Clemons, 45, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a bench warrant.

02/28/13 Bradley Kough, 22, of Winamac, IN, arrested on three active arrest warrants.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/02/13 A resident reported that a theft occurred at the Highland Cemetery when items were stolen from her husband’s gravesite. She requested extra patrols.

03/02/13 Police responded to a couple of animal complaints in the 300 block of North George street. The complaints are being investigated.

02/27/13 Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Ray’s Super Foods. North Judson Officer Darren Conley arrived and after a brief investigation found that Heidi Lynn Myers, 35, of Winamac, was in possession of items that she did not pay for. Officer Conley filed charges of Theft against her through the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office. Heidi was released from the scene.

02/26/13 Police responded to an animal complaint in the 700 block of Laurel Street. The resident in question was advised of the complaint.

02/26/13 A Battery and Theft complaint was filed by residents in the 200 block of West Weninger Street. North Judson Police Officer Chris Kisela completed a report and filed it with the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office requesting formal charges filed for Battery and Theft on a 19-year-old male.

02/25/13 The North Judson Police Department responded to a property damage accident on State Road 10 near Highland Cemetery. A vehicle driven by Rebecca Barcus, of North Judson, struck a deer. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas estimated the damage over $1000.

Arrests:
02/27/13 Heidi Lynn Myers, 35, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

North Judson Police Department February Report

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
03/07/13 Linda Banasiak reported her license plate missing.

03/06/13 A hit and run was reported by 601 S. Heaton Street.

03/05/13 Jimmie Spencer reported a hit and run accident on U.S. 35 and Culver Road. Officers arrived at the scene and didn’t find anyone there. The complaintant had left the scene to chase down the person who rear-ended his car and took off. He returned to the scene where he gave police his statement.

03/03/13 Brandon Geller reported the theft of a firearm.

03/02/13 Police were called to O’s Tap in reference to a fight. The owner had asked three subjects to leave the premises after spilling beer on the pool table and a fight ensued.

03/02/13 Police responded to an incident involving a delinquent child.

Arrests:
03/03/13 Savanna Greene, 18, of Monterey, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Legend Drug.

02/27/13 Devin Gast, 20144 Peach Rd., Culver, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Driving While Suspended and an active arrest warrant through Marshall County.

02/26/13 Everett Bagley, 58, 6 N. Pearl St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

Knox City Police Department February Report

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

02/26/13 – A caller from the 4800 block of North Range Road in Knox told police that a white GMC Astro van had stopped in front of her house and a male subject got out with a can in his hand, knocked on her door, and left when she did not answer.

02/26/13 – A resident of the 7700 block of South 300 East in Knox told police that someone had stolen a mobile office from her father’s property.

02/27/13 – A resident of the 2800 block of South Lart Lane in Knox told police that the occupants of a white van were pounding on her door.

02/27/13 – A scam phone call was reportedly received by a resident of the 8900 block of East 700 North in Walkerton.

02/27/13 – Police learned that a resident of the 4900 block of South 260 West in North Judson has been the victim of prank calls over the last several days.

02/28/13 – A resident of the 7100 block of East Childs Street in Monterey reported someone had called her and requested personal information, claiming to be from an employment agency.

03/01/13 – Police were told that someone had stolen a man’s social security debit card in the 300 block of South 1025 East in Knox.

03/01/13 – A car spun out and struck a school bus at the intersection of U.S. 35 and County Road 200 North in Knox.

03/01/13 – An unknown suspect reportedly broke a window at a residence in the 8500 block of East Toto Road in Knox.

03/01/13 – A handgun was reported stolen in the 1000 block of West 400 South in North Judson.

03/01/13 – Taras Nykoriak told police that someone had broken into one of his buildings in Knox, stole items, and caused damage to the building.

03/03/13 – Police received a frantic phone call from a woman who was crying and screaming, telling police a man was on top of her attacking her. Dispatch reportedly heard the male scream and the phone disconnected. An officer responded and reportedly learned no physical violence had taken place. The parties were separated.

03/04/13 – Medication was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 3900 block of South East Drive in Knox.

03/04/13 – Copper was reportedly stolen from a bank-owned home in the 10500 block of East State Road 23 in Walkerton.

Arrests:

02/26/13 – Shawn Gentry was arrested after his vehicle went off the road and he was discovered to be a wanted person.

03/01/13 – James Eric Messer, 32, of Knox was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated following a traffic stop.

03/01/13 – Amber M. Lain, 21, of Knox was arrested on charges of Manufacturing or Financing a Controlled Substance and Child Abuse and Neglect.

03/01/13 – Johnny Lee Mullens, 27 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug, Manufacturing or Financing a Controlled Substance, Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors, Possession of Marijuana, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

03/01/13 – Paul John Esparza, 18 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Dealing in Marijuana and Possession of Marijuana.

03/02/13 – Joshua Alan Barlow, 25 of Knox, was arrested n charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Public Intoxication, and Battery.

03/04/13 – After his vehicle was found in a corn field, Richard Wayne Hausmann, 59 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
02/23/13 The Winamac Police Department is investigating a report that a 23-year-old woman may have ingested something in her drink which caused her to stop breathing. She was taken to Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

02/23/13 A truck pulled a trailer into a driveway and tore up the driveway trying to get out. It was still stuck in the driveway at the time the caller reported it to police.

02/23/13 A two vehicle accident occurred in front of the Good Oil Company. No injuries were reported.

02/22/13 A man was arrested after he was awoken from a nap. He was inside his car off the side of the road and a passerby thought he may have been in an accident, but when emergency personnel came upon the vehicle, the driver, Joshua Slavens, was just sleeping. A deputy later pulled him over and arrested him for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

02/22/13 Police were advised that a suspect was dumping trash. The suspect was told to clean up the trash and to cease the activity.

02/22/13 The driver of a Fed Ex truck told police he slid off the road. No injuries were reported.

02/22/13 A caller reported a possible drunk driver on U.S. 35.

02/22/13 The theft of a drain cover was reported.

02/21/13 A man called police and stated that a vehicle went by a residence at a high rate of speed and hit a mailbox in the 7000 block of 800 North.

02/20/13 A deputy hit a deer in his commission. Report was taken at the Sheriff’s Department.

02/20/13 An employee at Mike’s Salvage on 4868 N. Highway 421 reported the theft of copper wire and metals from 18 different mobile homes at the business.

02/20/13 An employee at Ace Hardware reported the theft of Craftsman tools.

02/20/13 An employee from Ace Hardware called police to report that a man stole lye from the store.

02/19/13 A Medaryville resident reported a battery.

02/19/13 A Medaryvile resident reported the theft of a cover over field tile.

02/18/13 A Francesville woman told police that some unknown person(s) attempted to blow up her mailbox. The mailbox was scorched inside and the lid blown open. Police continue to investigate this incident.

02/18/13 A Francesville resident reported the theft of a Polaris 4-wheeler from a rental property.

02/18/13 A Winamac resident came home to find the screen from the kitchen window had been cut.

02/18/13 A Winamac woman reported the theft of a purse.

Arrests:
02/22/13 Joshua Slavens, 35, Idaville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior.

02/21/13 Alexander Cubias-Reed, 23, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Failture to Register as a Sex or Violent Offender.

02/20/13 Victoria Kruizenga, 51, of Culver, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Possession of Marijuana.

02/18/13 Charles Grigsby, 20, Francesville, IN, arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
02/20/13 North Judson Police responded to a property damage accident on State Road 10 and County Road 100 W. Valeri M. Gajda struck a deer with her vehicle. Officer Frank Thomas estimated the damages over $1,000.00.

02/19/13 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, southbound on County Road 250 W crossing State Road 10. Officer Conley finally caught up to the vehicle and performed a traffic stop at County Road 800 S. and County Road 600 W. The driver of the vehicle, David B. Ratcliff, 34, of San Pierre, was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. David was arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fleeing Law Enforcement – Non Vehicle.

Arrests:
02/19/13 David Ratcliff, 34, of San Pierre, IN, was arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Fleeing Law Enforcement – Non Vehicle.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
02/21/13 Jami Kotras reported the theft of $150 from her purse. Police continue to investigate this incident.

02/18/13 An employee at Zingo Express in Knox advised of a drive-off of $48.23 in fuel.

02/18/13 Robert Snowdon reported the rear passenger side taillight stolen off his truck.

02/15/13 Joe Hamilton told police that his jacket was stolen while at the USA Cafe in Knox.

02/15/13 Dawn Hurt reported the theft of hand-crafted strawberry plates, tools, clothes, pictures, wall hangings, ornaments, and bath towels from her home.

Arrests:
02/24/13 Timothy Davies, 34, 2101 S. State Road 23, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Refusal, Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle and Reckless Driving.

02/23/13 Keith Fornelli, 35, 3280 S. 350 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

02/21/13 Chad Scarborough, 30, 3240 S. 750, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft and two active arrest warrants.
Holli Scarborough, 23, 907 W. Adams, Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

02/20/13 Adam Shidler, 30, 3355 N. 300, Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Habitual Traffic Violator and Possession of Marijuana.

02/19/13 Elliott Earnest, 23, 702 Williams St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

02/19/13 – A resident of the 6600 block of South 500 West in North Judson told police she had received a fraudulent phone call stating her computer had been hacked.

02/19/13 – A woman reported she had been approached at her home in the 300 block of South 100 West in Knox by a woman trying to sell various items. A similar incident involving a beige van was reported in the 10100 block of East 500 North in Grovertown.

02/19/13 – A residential burglary was reported in the 5000 block of South Wesley Street in North Judson.

02/21/13 – A resident of the 6200 block of Wesst 400 South in North Judson reported she received a fraudulent phone call stating she had one $1 million and requesting she send a money order for $550.

02/21/13 – Dispatch received a call stating a vacant home in the 6500 block of South State Road 39 in North Judson had been broken into.

02/22/13 – A resident of the 2700 block of South 250 East in Knox told police that someone had trashed a rental residence and stolen items.

02/22/13 – A small refrigerator was reportedly stolen from a home in the 2000 block of East 200 South in Knox.

02/22/13 – Bridget Kurtzz of Knox told police that a theft had taken place at her home.

02/24/13 – Kelly Knight of Walkerton reported someone had broken into a residence she had been watching.

02/25/13 – An Amazon Kindle Fire was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 2200 block of East 200 South in Knox.

Arrests:

02/20/13 – Nathan August Greenwell, 41 of Knox, was arrested for Reckless Driving.

02/20/13 – John Langley Minix, 50 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

02/20/13 – Angel Mendoza, 29, was arrested on a charge of Operator Never Licensed.

02/23/13 – Bruce John Williams, 29 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicaated, False Reporting, Operator Never Licensed, and Trespass.

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:
02/16/13 A passerby reported to police of a possible structure fire in the 200 block of West Weninger Street. The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department was called to the scene and the firefighters extinguished the fire. The resident was not home at the time of the fire. The structure was a total loss. No injuries were reported. The Fire Department was called back out to the residence later in the day for a rekindle. Starke County EMS was on standby at the scene.

02/15/13 A man told police that his neighbor threatened to kill one of his horses.

02/15/13 North Judson police responded to a juvenile complaint in the 300 block of Franklin Street. The parent was advised of her options and services available.

02/15/13 A resident in the 700 block of Main Street said that she received a harassing phone call from a former acquaintance. The resident was advised that a log entry would be made of the incident.

02/14/13 A traffic stop resulted in the driver of the vehicle, Nathan Riley White, 33, of Knox, being cited for Driving while Suspended with a Prior conviction.

02/12/13 A resident in the 100 block of Arlington Avenue reported a suspicious person knocking at the door. Police arrived and located the female that was complaining of back pain, stomach pain and hearing voices. Starke County EMS was called and the female was transported to IU Health Starke Hospital.

02/12/13 A resident in the 600 block of Cherry Street told police that his wife was walking their dog on their property when a man in a vehicle pulled over on the street and started cussing at his wife. The officer arrived, but was unable to locate the vehicle.

02/11/13 A resident in the 500 block of Keller Avenue told police that his teenage daughter was receiving harassing phone calls.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

02/11/13 – A representative with Kankakee Valley REMC told police that someone was stealing ower in the 7600 block of East 25 North in Knox.

02/11/13 – A possible domestic complaint was reported in the 600 block of Keller Avenue in North Judson.

02/11/13 – A resident of the 4400 block of East 200 South in Knox told police that a suspicious man came to her home claiming to be doing market research. A resident in the 3300 block of East State Road 10 in Knox also reported a similar incident.

02/11/13 – A man reported being harassed and threatened in the 300 block of West 250 South in Knox.

02/12/13 – Residents of the 5900 block of South 250 East reported men trying to sell items door-to-door in a suspicious manner.

02/14/13 – Mike Marsh of Knox told police that someone had caused damage to a window on his property.

02/15/13 – Jennifer Miller with the Department of Child Services told police that a 15-year-old female had sex with an adult male and is now pregnant.

02/15/13 – A resident of the 11800 block of East State Road 8 in Knox told police that someone has been using her credit card fraudulently.

02/15/13 – A resident of the 600 block of East Pearl Street in Medaryville reported that someone had taken his vehicle without his permission from Hauser’s Towing.

02/15/13 – Rebecca Griffith of North Judson told police that someone had been throwing objects at vehicles and damaged her car. Another North Judson resident reported a similar incident.

02/15/13 – A resident of the 8900 block of South 100 East in North Judson reported a theft had occurred at his home.

02/16/13 – A break-in was reported in the 8900 block of South 100 East in North Judson.

02/16/13 – A resident of the 3700 block of South 500 East in Knox told police that her brother has threatened to run her house over with a vehicle.

Arrests:

02/12/13 – Robin A. Husmann, 48 of Grovertown, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

02/15/13 – Timothy J. Barnette, 44 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
02/17/13 A Winamac business asked for extra patrol at their location as trash cans are being dumped over nightly.

02/17/13 The Winamac Police Department were called to an alleged battery incident. No arrests were made.

02/17/13 The Star City Fire Department was called to a trash bin fire at the Roudebush Company.

02/16/13 The Winamac Police Department was notified of a possible reckless driver on U.S. 35.

02/16/13 A resident on U.S. Hwy 421 in Medaryville reported the theft of 200 gallons of fuel out of his semi tractor and cut a hole in the tarp on his trailer.

02/16/13 The Winamac Police Department responded to two separate alleged battery incidents.

02/15/13 The Medaryville Police Department responded to a burglary incident in the 5000 N. block of 700 West.

02/14/13 Store owners at Twice as Nice called police to report an alleged theft.

02/14/13 A subject who was released from the jail was seen laying in a ditch. When questioned, the man said he was just waiting for a ride.

02/13/13 Winamac residents told police that two people with dogs were out walking and shining lights on their houses.

02/13/13 The theft of an iPad was reported to Winamac police.

02/13/13 A scam was reported to police. The caller told the resident that he was the winner of $1 million, but needed to send $1,500 in order to receive it. No transaction was made, but the resident called police to report it. IT IS A SCAM.

02/11/13 A caller advised dispatch that some unknown person(s) shot out the windows in his farm machinery.

02/11/13 A Star City woman reported the theft of money from her home.

Arrests:
02/18/13 Michael Baggerly, 37, of Demotte, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine and Trafficking with an Inmate.

02/18/13 George Kruizenga, 52, of Culver, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.

02/18/13 Charles Cramner, 20, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

02/17/13 Billie Matthews, 40, of Fair Oaks, IN, arrested on a bench warrant.

02/14/13 Dalton Campbell, 20, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

02/13/13 David Mattes, 58, of Knox, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

02/12/13 Gregory Dallas, 36, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active Porter County Warrant and a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

02/12/13 Emily Allen, 21, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Precursors.

02/11/13 Jayson Shaffer, 20, of Leitersford, IN, arrested on Possession of a Switchblade, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia and Visiting a Common Nuisance. He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
Sara Cox, 21, of Culver, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. She is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
Kelcie Miller, 21, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetmine, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia and Visiting a Common Nuisance. She is being held on a $50,000 cash bond.
Douglas Whiteman, Jr., 27, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is being held on a $100,000 cash bond.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
02/18/13 Items that were previously stolen form a home on Main Street have reportedly been recovered.

02/16/13 Jeremy Miller told police that some unknown person(s) cut the tires on his vehicle.

02/16/13 Andy Odle, the instructor of the SCILL Center’s welding class in Knox, told police that test plates and two 50 pound spools of welding wires were stolen. Police continue to investigate this incident.

02/15/13 Zach Whitfield reported a hit and run. The day before, he noticed a white vehicle performing a U-turn close to where his vehicle was parked and didn’t think the person hit it, but when he looked at his vehicle the day of the report, he noticed damage to the rear passenger side of the vehicle.

02/15/13 Calvin Rudd told police that he owns two property lots and two small “for sale” signs were found ripped in half on the property.

02/15/13 Matthew Day reported the theft of a license plate. Police had pulled him over for having the wrong license plate on his vehicle and was taken to the jail. He filed a report that another license plate was placed on his vehicle rather than the plate that is registered to his vehicle.

02/13/13 Kylie F. Feltney was cited for Driving While Suspended-Prior.

Arrests:
02/16/13 Patirinia Hall, 31, 728 N. Hathaway St., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

02/13/13 William King, Sr., 44, 301 Danker Street, Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
02/10/13 Winamac officers were called to Diamond Lil’s for an unruly patron.

02/10/13 A woman on her way to serve one day in jail was involved in an accident north of Winamac. She slid off the road into a ditch and the car ended up on its side. The driver couldn’t get out of the vehicle but she was not injured.

02/10/13 Winamac police were called to an assault call at Diamond Lil’s.

02/09/13 A slide off accident was reported in the 14000 West block of 1000 south in Francesville. Driver told police he was distracted as he was rounding the curve and slid off the road. No injuries were reported.

02/09/13 A Winamac man reported his cell phone stolen.

02/09/13 A suspicious vehicle was seen in the parking lot at the Pulaski County Recycling Center.

02/09/13 Jasper County requested the assistance of the Medaryville Fire Department for a large fire with an explosion. They believe that the illegal material is being burned.

02/09/13 A car vs deer accident was reported by Gilsinger’s Implement. No injuries were reported.

02/08/13 A Monterey resident reported a stolen license plate.

02/08/13 A Winamac resident called police to ask for assistance with a juvenile that is out of control.

02/08/13 A person following a car in Winamac told police that the driver is slowing and speeding and crossing the center line.

02/08/13 A vehicle slid off the road into the ditch by a gas station south of Winamac. No injuries or damage were reported.

02/07/13 Caller advised of a possible drunk driver on N. Logan Street in Winamac.

02/07/13 Winamac Fire Department was dispatched to a home on Jefferson Street as the residents smelled gas. NIPSCO was also called to the scene.

02/07/13 The Medaryville Police Department was notified of a man going through yards and looking into windows at random homes.

02/06/13 The staff at the Good Oil Company told police of a drive-off.

Arrests:
02/11/13 Woodrow Fletcher, 30, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

02/10/13 William Wright, 32, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a bench warrant and a body attachment.

02/09/13 Sean Allman, 42, of Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Criminal Trespass.

02/06/13 Lori Slattery, 48, of Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. Discharged 02/07/13

02/06/13 Patrick Slattery, 56, of Knox, IN, arrested on a body attachment. Discharged 02/07/13

02/06/13 Lance Nester, 21, of Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
02/09/13 A loose dog was returned to the owners in the 300 Block of Lincoln Avenue.

02/09/13 Sherli Simousek of North Judson told police that she struck a deer on State Road 10 near the intersection of 100 West.

02/07/13 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely compiled an accident report in which Annette Marlow of North Judson backed her Chevy Blazer into a parked Pepsi truck, waiting to unload product in the Dollar General parking lot. No injuries occurred and damages were set at under $1,000.

02/06/13 Two reports of noise complaints were received close to 11:00 p.m. A loud music complaint was reported on Mulberry Street, which was rectified and shortly after a barking dog complaint on N. George Street. The owners were notified to keep the animal quiet.

02/05/13 Around 11:10 AM, police were informed of a drive off from Carpenter’s Oil Company. A white van obtained a tank of gasoline and failed to pay. Two witnesses gave details of the male subject driving the vehicle and the investigation continues.

02/04/13 Shaun Russell of San Pierre was driving west on State Road 10 near 250 West when a deer crossed his path and he struck the animal. North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas investigated the accident and estimated damages at over $1,000.

02/04/13 Police were contacted in reference to a reckless driving complaint on Vine Street. The driver was later identified and contacted.

02/04/13 A two-vehicle property damage accident occurred on South Luken Street, when Lacy Miller, of North Judson, was backing out of a driveway. A southbound vehicle being driven by Gabriella Didonna, also of North Judson, was unable to avoid striking Miller’s 2000 Buick Sedan. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely estimated the damages at over $2,500 and noted that unsafe backing was the primary cause of the accident. No injuries were reported.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:

02/101/3 Knox City Police responded to an accident at 152 W. Washington Street. Officers found a vehicle with rear driver’s side damage. The vehicle that caused the damage left the scene. Police were unable to locate this vehicle, but if you have any information on this incident, call the Knox City Police Department at 772-4122.

Arrests:
02/12/13 Roland Minix, 48, 315 N. 150 E., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Intimidation and Driving While Suspended – Prior.

02/09/13 William Wright, 30, 3315 S. Range Road, North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant through Pulaski County.

02/08/13 Laura Kensinger, 27, 307 Ruthie Dr. #B4, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and two counts of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

02/08/13 Dalton Campbell, 20, 8740 S. 700 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion.

02/06/13 Kent R. Schumm, 30, 718 Drexel Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Forgery.
Benjamin Schaab, 35, 6825 Ramblewood Dr., Fort Wayne, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Forgery.

Mary Perren

A 19-year-old man is hospitalized in Indianapolis after a hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning outside a LaPorte business.
Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of Tely’s Nightclub on SR 2 W. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. They found two men sitting in the parking lot holding the victim, who was bleeding severely from his head. The teen was initially taken to the local hospital before being airlifted to Indianapolis for treatment of severe head trauma.
Witnesses initially told police they saw a dark colored vehicle performing “donuts” around the victim who was walking in the parking lot. The vehicle struck the victim and fled west bound through the Kmart parking lot.
Police later learned that a white Cadillac Escalade or similar vehicle may have been involved instead.
Anyone with information about Sunday’s incident or any other suspicious activity is asked to contact the La Porte Police Department at 219-362-9446, or at www.lpcitypd.com to submit a crime tip. You can remain anonymous while providing important information to help make your community safer. Please be as specific as you can about the activity you are reporting.

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:
02/02/13 Police learned a passenger was wanted through Pulaski County for a warrant while on a traffic stop. The passenger Amy J. Hajek, 40, of North Judson, was arrested and transported to the Pulaski County Jail for the warrant.

02/02/13 A harassment report was taken by police in the 200 E. Block of Weninger Street.

02/01/13 A traffic stop resulted in a state traffic citation for Adam B. Lovely, 25, of Westville, IN for a Driving While Suspended Infraction.

01/31/13 Juanita L. Conley, 26, of North Judson was issued a state traffic citation for False and Fictitious Vehicle Registration and for Driving While Suspended Infraction, after a traffic stop conducted by the North Judson Police.

01/30/13 A neighbor dispute in the 800 Block of Clinton Avenue was reported to the North Judson Police regarding a kitten. Police spoke with all parties involved.

01/30/13 The Town of North Judson Water Department reported to police that a resident in the 400 Block of Lincoln Avenue had turned a shut-off water meter, back on. Water consumption was reported. North Judson Police conducted an investigation and a full report was issued to the Starke County Prosecutor requesting formal theft charges. The meter was pulled from the location.

01/30/13 After a traffic stop was conducted by the North Judson Police the driver, Sescoe Wireman, 76, of North Judson, was issued a false and fictitious registration state citation and a passenger, Tiffany M. Witham, 30, of Winamac was arrested on a Pulaski County warrant for Failure to Appear. The vehicle was impounded.

01/29/13 The North Judson Police Department responded to an unwanted guest complaint in the 200 block of Lane Street. The resident requested that a family member be asked to leave. The female left the residence without incident.

01/29/13 Police investigated a harassment incident at the North Judson-San Pierre High School involving a juvenile student.

01/28/13 A resident reported a loose dog in the 300 block of Schricker Avenue. A family member captured and placed the dog in the house.

Arrests:
02/02/13 Amy J. Hajek, 40, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Pulaski County Warrant.

01/30/13 Tiffany M. Witham, 30, 907 Hathaway, of Winamac, IN was arrested on a Pulaski County warrant for Failure to Appear.

North Judson Police Department Monthly Report-January

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Arrests:
02/03/13 Laura Minnick, 48, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

02/03/13 Allen Krock 39, of Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

02/01/13 Mark Reid, 52, of Star City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving Under the Influence.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
02/04/13 A harassment case was reported that occurred on a school bus.

02/01/13 Joshua Cook reported the theft of a license plate.

01/30/13 The Knox City Police Department took a report of a possible battery

Arrests:
02/04/13 Crystal Boggess, 34, 307 Ruthie Dr. #A2, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Criminal Mischief.

01/31/13 Anthony Rose, 53, 308 S. Shield St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of OVWI Refusal.

01/30/13 Michael Derby, 19, 2909 Village Ln, Valparaiso, IN, arrested on two valid arrest warrants

01/29/13 Doug Eskridge, 30, 1585 Glenn Ave., Wabash, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglary, Theft and Criminal Mischief.

Knox City Police Department Monthly Report-January

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/25/13 A report was made of telephone harassment in the 600 Block of Keller Avenue.

01/25/13 During two separate traffic stops conducted by North Judson Police, both drivers were driving while suspended. Laura L Boule, of Winamac, and Patrico Guardiola, of North Judson, were both issued state uniform traffic tickets.

01/24/13 Police investigated three traffic accidents during Thursday’s early morning snowfall. The first, a single car accident, occurred around 5:50 a.m. CT and was covered by North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner. North Judson resident Vincent Valdez, driving a 2009 Toyota, was applying his brakes to make a right hand turn onto Sheridan Avenue from Talmer Avenue, when his vehicle began to slide off of the roadway and struck a utility pole. Budner estimated damages near $2,500. A little later in the morning, Madison Osborne of North Judson was traveling east on State Road 10 when she came across a patch of ice and snow and her vehicle began to fishtail. The vehicle spun backwards into a ditch near 5300 W State Road 10. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely estimated this single vehicle accident at over $2,500 damages, as well. The third accident, reported at 9:40 a.m. CT, involved Michael Korous, who was plowing snow in the Burger King parking lot. When the snow plow was backing up, Aaron Ingram was driving east bound in the alley. The two vehicles collided. Police Chief Vessely set damages at over $5,000. The roadway surface played a role in all three incidents. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

01/22/13 A woman visiting the North Judson area reported that she either lost or had her wallet stolen from her vehicle. The wallet contained some personal items, driver’s license and cash. Anyone finding this or has knowledge of the missing wallet is urged to contact the North Judson Police at (574) 772-5914.

01/22/13 A man in the 5000 block of 250 West reported to North Judson Police that his vehicle had been keyed either when it was parked in town or early in the morning hours while it was parked at home. Damaged was estimated by Chief Doug Vessely at near $500.

01/22/13 Two subjects from the LaPorte area were going door-to-door on George Street collecting money to help pay for their niece’s funeral in LaPorte. They were advised by North Judson Police that they could not do solicitation door-to-door without a permit and advised to leave the area. They were also told they needed permission to place a can in any area businesses from the business.

01/21/13 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley conducted a traffic stop on a Black Dodge Avenger being driven by Randy Bishop of Winamac. After a short investigation, Bishop was arrested for Driving while Suspended Prior and for no proof of insurance. He was also given two traffic citations for False and Fictitious registration and one for expired registration.

Arrests:
01/25/13 Adam Brack Lovely, 24, 5501 S. 100 W., Westville, IN , arrested on a Starke County Warrant for Failure to Appear.

01/22/13 Sara N. Scutchfield, 20, 204 Garden Street, North Judson, IN arrested on a Marshal County Warrant for Theft and Burglary.

01/21/13 Randy L Bishop, 35, 7161 N. 800 W., Winamac, IN arrested in preliminary charges of Driving While Suspended-Prior and No Proof of Insurance.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
01/27/13 The Winamac Police Department responded to a call from a bus driver who said her school bus had been vandalized. Some unknown person(s) spray painted the bus.

01/27/13 Animal Control advised that a patient was in the Emergency Room after a person was bitten by a dog.

01/27/13 A Winamac man told police that some unknown person(s) had splashed oatmeal and ketchup on his doors and a door knob.

01/27/13 Another window was broken out of the Amazing Grace Church.

01/27/13 A woman called police to report a break-in at her home in Monterey. She stated that some unknown suspect(s) did damage to the floors. Police indicated that the home showed no signs of forced entry and it appeared that the structure showed signs of deterioration.

01/27/13 Jasper County called for backup from the Francesville Fire Department as they battled a house fire.

01/26/13 The Winamac Police Department was called to a fight on Franklin Street in Winamac.

01/26/13 A structure fire was reported at 202 S. Logan Street in Winamac.

01/26/13 A power outage was reported at Galbreath Incorporation. Power lines were down and there was no power coming into the facility.

01/26/13 A resident on 550 South requested an officer as some unknown person damaged his mailbox.

01/25/13 A car vs. deer accident was reported. No injuries were noted.

01/25/13 A roll-over accident was reporte on U.S. Highway 35 and 315 South.

01/25/13 A semi slid off the road on U.S. 35 on the 1st curve south of Star City.

01/25/13 Winamac Fire crews were called to Dillman Tire in report of a fire at the business. Star City, Monterey and Knox-Center Township Fire Departments were called to the scene.

01/24/13 Assistance was requested by Miami County as an 18-year-old has locked herself in the bathroom and she is a ward of the state.

01/23/13 A resident on Jenkins Street in Winamac requested an officer to file police report.

01/23/13 A man called police to let them know that his daughter rolled her truck. A tow truck was on its way and no injuries were reported.

01/23/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a structure fire in Medaryville.

01/23/13 Police were called to a residence after a farmer called about a vandalized irrigation system.

01/22/13 A Winamac resident asked to make a report for credit card fraud.

Arrests:
01/25/13 William Finkley, Jr., 23, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Burglary.

01/25/13 Samantha Deck, 26, of Monon, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Reckless Driving.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
01/27/13 Officers found several vehicles with their lights on and doors open with no one around. Police located one vehicle owner and only one item was reported stolen.

01/25/13 A hit and run accident was reported in front of O’s Tap. No injuries were reported.

01/23/13 Suspicious activity was reported around the Heaton Street apartments.

01/21/13 A resident on Washington Street reported a possible fraud. She told police that someone called her and told her she won $2.5 million in a sweepstakes but she hung up on the caller thinking it was a scam. She said she did not give the caller any bank or credit card information.

01/21/13 Mary Beever told police that the side of her mailbox was damaged. The reporting officer noticed that the mailbox had been hit with an object.

Arrests:
01/28/13 Johnny Green, 44, 419 W. Maple Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

01/27/13 Sterling Patrick, 65, 1820 S. 300 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.

01/27/13 Brock Sims, 30, 15147 State Road 17, Culver IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Refusal.

01/25/13 Shaun Fugate, 27, 1980 E. 200 S., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine over Three Grams with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Methamphetamine over Three grams, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance (two counts), Possession of a Legend Drug, and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.
Candice Moe, 21, 10735 E. 250 S., Culver, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Visiting a Common Nuisance.
Robert Moe, 19, 10735 E. 250 S., Culver, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Visiting a Common Nuisance.

01/24/13 Danny Salyer, 44, 606 S. Roosevelt Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for probation violation.

01/21/13 James Speelman, 32, 1327 S. 1200 W., Francesville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear through Knox City Court for Public Intoxication.

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

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
01/20/13 A personal injury accident is being investigated by the police department.

01/19/13 A fraud incident was reported and police are looking into the incident.

01/17/13 Victoria Powell, 22, 307 S. Heaton St., Knox, IN, cited for Operator Never Licensed.

01/16/13 A Pomeranian had to be put to sleep after receiving injuries in an attack. Two pit bull dogs reportedly viciously attacked it. The owner was told that the pit bull was being impounded and was given a citation for owning a vicious dog.

01/15/13 Knox police were notified of a woman having a seizure in the Henry F. Schricker Public Library and that the woman was in possession of a handgun. Officers confiscated the weapon. They later found that she had a permit to carry a handgun and it would be given back to her when she was released from the hospital.

01/15/13 Floyd Reed told police that some unknown person(s) struck and damaged a fence belonging to him. The suspect(s) also reportedly went through his back yard and struck a tree stump. The driver did not report the incident to Reed or law enforcement.

Several harassment cases were investigated.

Arrests:
01/19/13 Amanda Esparza, 22, 6915 E. Toto Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

01/19/13 Eric Wireman, 23, 101 N. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Stolen Property, False Informing and two active arrest warrants.
Tiffany Woodard/Wireman, 22, 101 N. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Escape from Home Detention.

01/19/13 Kimmala Schlink, 43, no address given, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/18/13 Robert Deming, 34, 604 S. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/17/13 Franklin Risner, 22, 3480 S. 200 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.

01/15/13 Sherry Wireman, 50, 2885 E. 150 S., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Syringe and Possession of Paraphernalia.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
01/22/13 Two car vs deer accidents were reported to Pulaski County police.

01/22/13 The Amazing Grace Fellowship Church reported damage to two windows.

01/21/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a house fire at 411 S. Main Street.

01/21/13 Police officers from the Winamac Police Department were called out to take a theft report.

01/20/13 A Star City man reported that his son’s truck tires were slashed and things were dumped around the residence.

01/20/13 A Winamac man told police that he hit a road sign by his residence.

01/20/13 A structure fire was reported in Kewanna and the Medaryville Fire Department was called to assist.

01/20/13 A pickup truck was reported stolen.

01/19/13 A Star City woman told police that her son was playing outside and the neighbor kids attacked him and stole his bike.

01/19/13 A Winamac man reported a break-in in his camper and outbuildings.

01/19/13 An unknown driver hit a mailbox on 800 West in Winamac.

01/18/13 A Medaryville woman told police that her car was stolen.

01/18/13 A Winamac woman reported the theft of her brother’s coin collection.

01/18/13 A man called police and said kids threw signs at him.

01/18/13 The Star City Fire Department was called to a chimney fire on 950 South.

01/17/13 Hometown Auto Sales called police to take a vandalism report. Damage was done to one of the cars on the lot.

01/17/13 The Winamac Police Department was called to a report of a vehicle break-in.

01/16/13 Good Oil Company reported a person drove from the facility without paying for gas.

Arrests:
01/18/13 Travis Tuttle, 33, of Star City, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Habitual Traffic Violator-Lifetime and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. W/R out

01/18/13 Robert Deming, 34, of Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/17/13 Omas Fletcher, 49, of Grovertown, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

01/16/13 Melissa Gainer, 40, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Trafficking with an Inmate, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Syringe, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

01/15/13 Cecil Martin, 48, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

01/15/13 Benny Giselbach, 34, of Ora, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/19/13 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner responded to a property damage accident in the parking lot of Family Express. A vehicle driven by Sherry Boisvert was backing out of a parking space. At the same time, a vehicle driven by Kerry Rust was pulling into a parking space. The vehicles collided. Chief Deputy Joe Budner, estimated the damages over $1,000.00.

01/17/13 An officer performed a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle in the 300 block of W. Talmer Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, Mitchell R. Williams, 48, of North Judson, was found to be driving on a suspended driver’s license. Williams was issued an Information and Summons to appear in Knox City Court.

01/17/13 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley responded to a vehicle in a ditch on State Road 10 east of Oakwood Street. The vehicle was partially submerged in water. The driver of the vehicle Amy L. Hawk, 31, of Huntingberg, Indiana, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Possession of a Controlled substance.

01/15/13 Police responded to the 100 block of Lane Street in reference to a stray dog. The dog was located and transported to the Starke County Humane Society.

01/15/13 The North Judson Police Department responded to a reckless driving complaint on State Road 10 East of U.S. Hwy 421. The officer checked the area and was unable to locate the vehicle.

01/15/13 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. After a brief investigation, one of the passengers in the vehicle was found to be wanted. David S. Miller, 45, of North Judson, was arrested on a Knox City Court Warrant for Failure to Appear.

01/14/13 A resident in the 600 block of E. Arlington Avenue reported to North Judson Police that a known acquaintance stole her identity. All of the crimes took place in South Bend, Indiana. She was advised to contact the South Bend Police Department to file a report.

01/14/13 A resident in the 200 block of Hancock Street requested assistance from the North Judson Police Department in reference to their elderly family dog has become very aggressive. North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas responded and assisted the resident in placing the dog in the resident’s vehicle to be transported to a veterinarian.

01/13/13 North Judson police responded to a single vehicle traffic accident at State Road 10 and 300 West. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely arrived at the scene and observed a gray Ford Ranger on its passenger side in the ditch facing west. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Julia A. Joseph, 40, was found to be intoxicated. The passenger and owner of the vehicle, Dwayne K. Frasure was also intoxicated. Both subjects refused medical attention at the scene. Julia A. Joseph was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Dwayne K. Frasure was arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Chief Vessely estimated the damage to the vehicle over $1000.00.The North Judson Police Department was assisted by Starke county EMS and the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department.

Arrests:
01/17/13 Mitchell R. Williams, 48, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior.

01/17/13 Amy L. Hawk, 31, of Huntingberg, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

01/16/13 Rafael Godoy, 34, 310 Vine Street, North Judson, IN, was arrested on two Starke County warrants for Criminal Recklessness and a Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm from a previous North Judson case.

01/15/13 David S. Miller, 45, North Judson, IN, was arrested for a Warrant For Failure to Appear.

01/13/13 Julia A. Joseph, 40, 4560 South 300 East, Knox, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

01/13/13 Dwayne K. Frasure, 48, 1770 West 450 South, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Intimidation.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

01/15/13 – A resident of the 2500 block of East Toto Road in Knox told police that a female subject was destroying items and attacking her.

01/16/13 – A burglary was reported in the 3900 block of North State Road 23 in Grovertown. Items were stolen including debit cards, credit cards, a checkbook, jewelry, championship ring, and other items.

01/17/13 – A resident of the 1900 block of East State Road 10 in Knox reported someone had broken into the Blue Treasurers Store and vandalized the business.

01/18/13 – A syringe was located on the ground near a gas pump at the gas station on State Road 10 by Bass Lake.

01/18/13 – A vehicle was reportedly damaged at the Bailey’s Discount Center in North Judson.

01/19/13 – An unknown subject reportedly stolen irrigation equipment from a residence on U.S. 30 in Grovertown.

01/20/13 – A resident of the 2800 block of North State Road 23 in Grovertown told police that someone had tried to steal her farm truck from their driveway and ripped out the wires from her dashboard.

01/20/13 – A battery incident was reported at the Knox bowling alley.

Arrests:

01/15/13 – Kane Allen Wilson, 28 of Knox was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

01/19/13 – Patrina Diana Hall, 30 of Melrose Park, was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated after she reportedly drove up on a curb and almost hit a street sign.

01/20/13 – Jeremy D. Brody, 37 of North Judson was arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery of a Child.

01/21/13 – Amy L. Cooke, 31 of Plymouth, was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop east of U.S. 35 on Toto Road.

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

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
01/13/13 Police were called to a residence on 400 South in reference to a break-in.

01/13/13 Officers responded to a slide-off. The vehicle had two flat tires and it went into the ditch. The driver was not injured.

01/13/13 A Francesville resident called police to report that her grandson slid off the road and hit a culvert and a sign. No injuries were reported.

01/13/13 A call came into the Sheriff’s Department about shots fired.

01/13/13 A Winamac resident told police he slid off the roadway . The vehicle pulled out and left the scene.

01/12/13 A Winamac man asked a conservation officer to call him as he found tree stands on his property.

01/12/13 A Winamac woman told police that she believes her neighbor stole some items out of her storage unit.

01/12/13 A Winamac woman reported her truck stolen. When police investigated, they found the truck, but her items were found stacked outside the door of the residence. Police continue to investigate this incident.

01/11/13 Winamac police were called to a building on Washington Street where a call came in about a door kicked in and a window broken out of the structure.

01/11/13 A stolen package was reported to police. The woman said that the post office left the package on her grill and someone reportedly stole the package.

01/11/13 A San Pierre resident told police that his brother attempted to break into his house.

01/10/13 A Medaryville man told officers that someone stole checks and cashed them.

01/08/13 An employee with a tree trimming company was threatened by the homeowner after the employee arrived at the home to complete a job.

01/08/13 A landlord complained about a tenant filling up a dumpster and not leaving room for any of the other tenants to use it.

01/08/13 A Winamac man told police that he lost some items off his truck and they landed in the roadway. The debris reportedly caused flat tires on several vehicles. U.S. 35 was shut down while the debris was cleared.

01/07/13 A Winamac resident called police after some unknown person(s) broke into his home.

01/07/13 Windows were broken out of a Francesville building on U.S. 421 during the middle of the night.

01/07/13 Mailbox damage was reported by a Winamac resident.

01/07/13 A Winamac man called police to report an accident. He was not injured, but his truck rolled over in a ditch. He was in the process of moving items when the accident happened and he was attempting to gather his belongings.

Arrests:
01/08/13 Cody Hopkins, 26, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Auto Theft.

01/07/13 Chaz Swanson, 31, of LaPorte, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/13/13 Police responded to a single vehicle traffic accident at State Road 10 and 300 West. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely arrived at the scene and observed a pick-up on its passenger side in the ditch facing west. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Julia A. Joseph, 40, was found to be intoxicated. The passenger and owner of the vehicle, Dwayne K. Frasure, was also intoxicated. Both subjects refused medical attention at the scene. Julia A. Joseph was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Dwayne K. Frasure was arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Chief Vessely estimated the damage to the vehicle as over $1,000.00. The North Judson Police Department was assisted by Starke County EMS and the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department.

01/12/13 Police were notified of a loose dog in the area of the 300 Block of Garden Street. The dog was not located.

01/12/13 A neighbor reported a suspicious person had entered a home in the 700 Block of E. Talmer Avenue. Police responded and learned it was a company checking on the abandoned property for the mortgage company.

01/10/13 Frank Rossi of Valparaiso, IN was traveling north on State Road #39 when a deer crossed his path near 400 South. He struck the animal. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas investigated the accident and estimated damage at near $1,000. No citations or injuries were reported.

01/10/13 A report of damage to a garage door in the 200 Block of Garden Street was taken by officers. It is believed someone was trying to gain entry to the garage.

01/08/13 Police responded to a report of two female shoplifters at the Dollar General. The suspects had left the area prior to police arriving. The suspect vehicle was located and both people were banned from the store. No merchandise was located.

01/08/13 Police received a call of a Jeep that had struck a pole on Talmer Avenue near Ono Drive. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely responded and the vehicle had been moved. After a brief investigation, Randy Morgan of North Judson was arrested for preliminary charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident causing Damage and for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated. The Jeep was impounded and Morgan was jailed. He was also issued two citations, one for Open Container of Alcohol and for a False and Fictitious Registration. The Jeep had struck a utility pole and a fire hydrant. Chief Vessely estimated the damages at over $5,000. No injuries were reported.

01/07/13 After a complaint of a parked vehicle in downtown North Judson was received, police found that it was a stolen vehicle. The 2000 Chevrolet was reported to the Starke County Sheriff as being taken from a Knox residence. The vehicle was impounded and returned to the owners.

Arrests:
01/13/13 Julia Joseph, 40, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

01/13/13 Dwayne Frasure was arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

01/08/13 Randy W. Morgan, 49, 601 E. Talmer Avenue, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Refusal.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
01/12/13 Roy Farris told police that when he returned to his apartment, he found his front door open and his patio door open. He said $3.00 in change was missing, along with a liter of Pepsi and a cake from the refrigerator. Police noted that minimal damage was seen on the door. This incident remains under investigation.

01/11/13 Jerry Dunn reported the theft of a rechargeable Craftsman 19.2 volt flashlight with two batteries and the charger.

01/10/13 An accident occurred at Main Street and Culver Road. Marla Krulik told police that she accidentally released her foot from the brake pedal and ran into the vehicle in front of her, driven by Rebecca Lovins. Minor damage was reported. Damage was less than $1,000.

01/09/13 Michael Jordan told police that his wife, Amber, was supposed to receive a Walmart card in the mail from her father but her father addressed it to another address and it was never forwarded. The card was used and this case remains under investigation.

Arrests:
01/13/13 Vicki Didden, 1003 E. Culver Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

01/10/13 Donald Fletcher, 44, 3275 S. Range Road, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Law Enforcement and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.
David Campbell, 45, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

01/10/13 Stacy Krout, 42, Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/10/13 Kyle Bobb, 18, 103 W. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.
Austin Salyer, 21, 3120 E. 200 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Resisting Law Enforcement and an active arrest warrant.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

01/08/13 – A resident of the 7200 block of East 150 North in Knox told police that someone fraudulently used his debit card in Kentucky.

01/08/13 – Chad Noah of Knox reported that someone had broken into his grandmother’s residence while he was out of town and stole copper and other items.
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01/08/13 – A resident of the 100 block of East 400 North in Grovertown told police that someone fraudulent used his credit card.

01/09/13 – Medication was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked at the Grovertown Truck Stop.

01/09/13 – A burglary was reported at a residence in the 10000 block of East 400 North in Grovertown.

01/09/13 – A home burglary was reported at a home in the 2000 block of North 700 East in Grovertown.

01/10/13 – A resident of the 2700 block of West Elcona Drive in North Judson told police that someone had fraudulently used his debit card.

01/11/13 – A man told police that he had found drug paraphernalia near traps he had set.

01/11/13 – A resident of the 6700 block of East 400 North in Grovertown reported someone had stolen items from a foreclosed residence.

01/12/13 – A resident of the 300 block of South 700 East in Knox reported someone had stolen his vehicle overnight.

01/12/13 – A theft was reported in the 4500 block of South 300 East in Knox.

01/12/13 – A resident of the 10400 block of East State Road 10 in San Pierre told police that someone had vandalized her swimming pool.

01/13/13 – A resident of the 4000 block of South 300 East in Knox reported a man was at her home pointing a gun at her.

01/13/13 – A residential burglary was reported in the 8000 block of East 775 North in Walkerton.

01/14/13 – A resident of the 5000 block of South 275 West in North Judson told police that someone had broken into her vehicle overnight.

01/14/13 – A residential burglary was reported in the 9300 block of East Yellowstone Trail in Grovertown.

Arrests:

01/08/13 – Shawn Michael Smith, 43 of LaPorte was arrested on charges of Possession of Stolen Property.

01/09/13 – Joanna L. Deller, 30 of Winamac, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

01/11/13 – Justin Lee Miller, 28 of Culver, was arrested on charges of Operator Never Licensed.

01/13/13 – Jenifer Zuniga, 28 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

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:
01/03/13 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that did not use its turn signal at an intersection. The driver of the vehicle, Spencer Ward Allen, 21, of Winamac, was arrested for driving with a suspended/prior driver’s license. The vehicle was released to a relative and Spencer Allen was transported to the Starke County Jail without incident.

01/03/13 Police responded to a custody dispute in the 800 block of Clinton Street. The father Zachary S. Wright, 28, wanted to take the children and the mother refused. After a brief investigation, Officer Darren Conley arrested Zachary on two Starke County Bench Warrants for Failure To Appear. The initial charges were for Check Deception.

01/02/13 Officers responded to a complaint of an unwanted guest in the 100 block of Main Street. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely arrived and advised the guest, David Watts, that if he returns he would be arrested for Criminal Trespass. Watts complied and left without incident.

01/02/13 A complaint of an unwanted guest in the 400 block of East Talmer Avenue was handled by the North Judson Police Department. The store employee told North Judson Officer Darren Conley that the subject had been in the store for over two hours.

12/31/12 The North Judson Police Department is investigating a vandalism complaint to a building belonging to Norwayne Lumber. The building is located across from the brickyard. If anyone has information in regards to the investigation, please contact the North Judson Police Department at (574) 772-5914.

12/31/12 Officers responded to a head-on collision on Franklin Street south of Sycamore Street. A pick up truck driven by James Thomas, 46, of North Judson, collided with a passenger car driven by Daniel Zimmerman, 22, of North Judson, in the northbound lane. Both Thomas and Zimmerman refused medical attention at the scene. The two passengers in Zimmerman’s vehicle, Mitch Williams of North Judson and Bridgett Williams also of North Judson, were injured in the collision. Both were transported by Starke County EMS to IU Health Starke Hospital. The damage was estimated at over $5,000 by North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner, who investigated the crash. North Judson Police was assisted at the scene by Starke County EMS and the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department.

12/31/12 North Judson Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of East Talmer Avenue (State Road 10) and Lane Street in the early evening. A passenger vehicle driven by Nancy Gum of North Judson pulled out onto Talmer Avenue from Wilson Street, in front of a westbound pick up truck driven by Gary Danekas also of North Judson. Both Gum and Danekas were transported to IU Health Starke Hospital for treatment and were released. The damage was estimated at over $5,000. North Judson police officers were assisted at the scene by Starke County EMS personnel, North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.

12/31/12 Officers responded to a complaint of an unwanted guest in the 100 block of Main Street. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas asked a male subject to leave and not return. The male subject had a relative arrive and drive him home.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

12/27/12 – A Star City resident told police that someone had stolen a boat and trailer from her garage.

12/27/12 – Batteries were reportedly stolen from trucks at a Winamac residence.

12/27/12 – An intoxicated Winamac man told police that one of his friends had battered him.

12/28/12 – A Medaryville resident told police that someone had stolen a cordless drill and attempted to batter him.

12/28/12 – An employee of a Winamac bank reported that someone had stolen her cell phone from across the counter.

12/29/12 – A Winamac woman reportedly found several makeshift explosive-type devices at the edge of her property.

12/29/12 – Someone reported broke into barns and other buildings at a residence in Winamac and stole several items, including copper and engines.

12/29/12 – An ATM was reportedly burglarized at a business in Monterey.

12/31/12 – A Winamac man told police someone had stolen CDs and other items from his vehicle.

01/01/13 – A Winamac man reported someone was trying to steal a bike from a business in Winamac.

01/01/13 – A caller from Winamac reported a domestic abuse situation.

01/03/13 – A Medaryville man told police that someone stole two chainsaws from his truck while parked at a friend’s house.

01/03/13 – A Winamac man told police that someone stole at least $15,000 from his home.

01/06/13 – A Royal Center woman reported that someone had stolen her license plate and replaced it with a different plate.

01/06/13 – A Winamac man reported his license plate had been stolen last night while at the Corner Tavern in Monterey.

01/06/13 – A vehicle was reportedly stolen in Medaryville.

01/07/13 – A woman in Monterey told police that she was threatened by a phone scammer who tried to force her into paying a fraudulent bill with a credit card lest she be arrested.

01/07/13 – A Winamac man reported someone had broken into his home while he was at wor and stole a TV and laptop.

Arrests:
01/06/13 Gregory Biddle, 50, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

01/06/13 Andrew Isajczuk, 19, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

01/03/13 Aaron Mullet, 21, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

01/03/13 Taylor Lawson, 19, of North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/02/13 Cameron Massengill, 23, of Lowell, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Unlawful Taking of Wild Animals.

01/02/13 Roger Mollett, 35, of Rochester, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Contempt of Court.

01/01/13 Caitlin Shilder, 21, of Winamac, IN arrested on an active arrest warrant.

01/01/13 Sean Stout, 35, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Jasper County.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
01/08/13 Christine Niemiec told police that she ordered a camera and it was shipped by UPS and never got it. UPS is conducting its own investigation.

01/07/13 Chris Roush reported the theft of $1,500 from a safe.

01/07/13 Melody Hollis told police that some unknown person(s) stole the license plate off her vehicle on Jan. 2 and a few days later, her temporary license plate was also stolen.

01/05/13 Zachary Binkley reported a burglary at his residence. A car stereo and cables were reported stolen.

01/05/13 Douglas W. Beem, Jr. called police to report a theft. The battery was stolen from his vehicle. He also told police that the suspect(s) attempted to steal the stereo out of his vehicle.

01/05/13 Jonathan Wagner reported the theft of a car stereo from his vehicle.

01/03/13 Kevin Land told police that he parked his vehicle on the north side of the basketball courts and when he returned to his vehicle, he noticed damage done to his car.

Arrests:
01/03/13 Mark Lovely, 50, 301 E. Danker St., Knox, IN, arrested on a protection order violation
Jennifer Trusty, 34, 1955 E. 250 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a court order violation.

01/01/13 Enoch Berryman, 20, 550 S. State Road 23, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of 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:
12/29/12 Several officers responded to a “shots fired” call in the 5000 block of Wesley Street. A North Judson Officer was investigating another incident when he heard the shots. Officers from Starke County, Knox, Hamlet and DNR responded. Starke County Sheriff deputies took the lead investigation. After a probe into the incident, several weapons were seized and a complete report was furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor for formal charges of Criminal Recklessness.

12/28/12 Police were called in reference to an unwanted guest in the 200 Block of Garden Street. When North Judson police arrived, the suspect was gone. A report was made later in reference to harassing telephone calls. The suspect was located and advised to stop all contact with the complaintant.

12/28/12 Police were informed of a minor property damage accident at the Good-to-Go gas pumps. Randy Robb of North Judson was pulling into the lot to get fuel when his vehicle slid into a guard post as he was approaching the gas pumps. North Judson Officer Todd Keen investigated the incident and estimated damages at over $1,000. No injuries were reported.

12/28/12 A late night traffic stop in the parking lot of the Dollar General in North Judson resulted in a uniform traffic ticket for Driving while Suspended. Casey J. White, 20, of Kingsford Heights, was ticketed.

12/28/12 Police are investigating a hit and run accident in where an unknown vehicle struck a street lamp in the 200 block of Lane Street. The lamppost was toppled and the lens and bulb broken. This remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Judson Police at (574) 772-5914.

12/26/12 Police responded to a traffic accident on U.S. 421 just south of State Road 10 East. Due to a large number of accidents and slide-offs in the area because of the weather and roadway conditions, North Judson covered this accident. Sheila Haddock of Fowler, IN, reported to Chief Deputy Joe Budner that she was northbound on U.S. 421 when she slid on a patch of ice, sliding off of the roadway and striking a utility pole. No injuries were reported and Budner estimated the total dollar amount of damages at over $5,000.

12/26/12 A weather-related slide-off on State Road 10, just east of Oakwood Street, did little or damage to the vehicle. North Judson Police reported no injuries as well. The vehicle was towed.

12/26/12 Another property damage accident occurred in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store in North Judson. The incident resulted in less than $750.00 in damage and no injuries were reported. It was weather related.

12/25/12 A resident in the 600 block of Laurel Street requested assistance in getting a cat out of the area of the engine compartment of their vehicle.

12/24/12 Police responded to an animal complaint in the 300 Block of Lincolnway Street. The dog was back in the home when police arrived.

12/24/12 A late evening traffic stop by the North Judson Police at the intersection of Leslie and Wilson Streets resulted in a uniform traffic ticket being issued for improper license plates and false and fictitious registration to Lacy Miller, 36, of North Judson. The vehicle was impounded.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Arrests:
12/28/12 Justin Miller, 29, Cayuga, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Nonsupport of a Dependent.

12/26/12 Daronn Bass, of Burlington, IA, was arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
01/02/13 Melody Hollis reported the theft of a license plate.

01/01/13 Beverly Mohr called police to investigate a broken entry door.

01/01/13 Brittany Thews told police that some unknown person(s) stole her license plate and a set of jumper cables.

12/28/12 A woman reported seeing a suspicious man at McDonald’s. The man reportedly took a picture of her son while sitting in the restaurant.

12/27/12 An alleged fraud incident was brought to the attention of the Knox City Police Department.

Arrests:
12/29/12 Ellis Clemons, 45, 202 W. Locust Ave., Knox, IN, arrested on two counts of Battery and two counts of Intimidation.

12/26/12 Bernard Breese, 33, 406 W. Giles Ct., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

12/25/12 Mark Lovely, 50, 301 E. Danker St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.