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:
11/10/12 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas, observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on E. Talmer Avenue. Officer Thomas caught up to the vehicle at State Road 10 and State Road 39 N. and preformed a traffic stop. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Anthony S. Beam, 25, of Winamac, was found to be intoxicated. Beam was arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with at Least a .08BAC and over .15BAC. Officer Thomas was assisted by Deputy Rob Gray of the Starke County Sheriff Department.

11/09/12 A resident in the 100 block of E. State Street complained that a neighbor in the 200 block of E. State Street was burning leaves. The officer made contact with the resident and advised him that it is not illegal to burn non man-made items, such as leaves, untreated wood and grass clippings within the town limits, as long as the fire is attended to by an adult.

11/08/12 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely was called to the North Judson-San Pierre High School in reference to a female juvenile found to be in possession of marijuana. After a brief investigation, Chief Vessely completed a report and forwarded to the Starke County Juvenile Probation department.

11/08/12 Good To Go reported a drive off of $53.00. The vehicle is believed to be the same vehicle that was used in a drive-off from the same station in September. This incident is still being investigated.

11/05/12 A resident in the 300 block of Leslie Street reported that a female riding a horse through her yard let the horse defecate in her yard. The officer checked the area and was unable to locate anyone on a horse. Any animal must be cleaned up after while in the town limits, unless they are on their own property.

11/04/12 A resident in the 700 block of Cherry Street told police that she left her vehicle unlocked and someone stole her GPS unit out of her vehicle.

Arrests:
11/10/12 Anthony S. Beam, 25, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle with at Least a .08BAC, Operating a Vehicle Dangerously While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle with at Least a .15BAC.

11/06/12 Shane H. Morrow, 36, of Winamac, IN, arrested for a Starke County Circuit Court warrant for Probation Violation.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
11/11/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called back to put out some hot spots from a woods fire the day prior.

11/11/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a leaves and brush fire in a wooded area.

11/10/12 The White County Sheriff’s Department informed the Pulaski County dispatch of a stolen vehicle out of their county. It was a white vehicle and the keys were left in it. The car reportedly didn’t have much gas.

11/10/12 A Winamac woman reported that her vehicle was stolen.

11/10/12 A Star City man told police that someone broke into his neighbor’s barn again. The caller said the suspect(s) didn’t get much but may come back for more.

11/10/12 A house is under construction at 250 N. in Winamac and a caller informed dispatch that the people at that residence are shooting off guns through the fence into someone else’s property. They told police they were shooting at targets and are done for the day.

11/10/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called to an out-of-control brush fire.

11/10/12 Caller told police that three men stopped, roughed up her grandson and stole his money.

11/09/12 A Star City man reported the theft of tools, but believes they were in a vehicle that was towed the day prior.

11/09/12 Francesville police were called to a two vehicle accident in which one vehicle was rearended. Both drivers were not injured. The fire department was called to help clean up oil that was leaked on the road as a result of the accident.

11/09/12 A chimney sweep scam was reported.

11/09/12 The Winamac Police Department responded to a hit and run accident.

11/09/12 Several car vs. deer accidents were called into the Sheriff’s Department.

11/08/12 Several car vs. deer accidents were called into the Sheriff’s Department.

11/08/12 A Winamac man told police to report that his mailbox was destroyed by a passing vehicle.

11/08/12 Winamac police were notified by a resident that some unknown person(s) have been making entry into the resident’s locked rental propert and going through his personal property.

11/07/12 The Winamac Police Department responded to a minor property damage accident where the driver slid and hit a small tree in town. No injuries were reported.

11/07/12 A Winamac man called police that he just drove his car into a ditch. No injuries were reported. The driver hit a gravel road and lost control.

11/07/12 A Medaryville woman needed an officer to file a report of a stolen truck. Her son reported his keys missing to police the previous day and now the suspect(s) have stolen the truck.

11/06/12 A Winamac man called police to report two pit bulls running loose on his property.

11/06/12 A caller advised that she was following a big truck and is pulling a big trailer with tires on it and is swerving all over the roadway.

11/06/12 A Medaryville man reported the theft of keys from his truck that was parked on Main Street in Medaryville. The man was taken into custody has he had an active arrest warrant out of Porter County.

11/05/12 A Winamac resident reported the theft of her son’s wallet from his bookbag.

11/05/12 A Winamac man told police that some unknown person(s) kicked in the door to a pole barn on his property. Some items were stolen from the shed.

11/05/12 A farmer called police after a bookbag full of paraphernalia was found while picking corn.

Arrests:
11/11/12 Ralph Neeley, 60, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment.

11/09/12 Gerals Purevich, 73, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

11/09/12 Scott Schneider, 35, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

11/05/12 Dustin Spencer, 24, of Knox, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

11/05/12 Jeremy Ratcliff, 38, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
11/13/12 An employee at a Knox business reported a missing or stolen check that was in a Thanksgiving Day card.

11/12/12 Linda Crosslin told police that she heard a loud noise at her front door and when she went to the front door, she saw that the door was broken. The front door was split into two pieces.

11/12/12 Doug Haley reported the theft of a gold chain.

11/08/12 Mina Jones called police to report that her bicycle was stolen.

11/08/12 Police were called to a residence on Portland Street on a report that a car was ransacked and cash was stolen. Amanda Lardino said her military ID was missing along with $100 in cash. She did say her car was unlocked at the time of the incident.

11/06/12 John McGrath told police that a former tenant was removing items from the property against which he had a lein and the tenant was not allowed in the residence.

Arrests:
11/07/12 Brett Benesh, 18, 18, 310 Maple, Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of False Informing.

11/07/12 David Whitfield, 28, 208 W. Locust, Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

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:
11/03/12 Telephone harassment was reported by a resident in the 200 block of Garden Street.

11/03/12 A woman in North Judson told police that her brother had left the area the previous night and seemed upset and possibly suicidal. Efforts were made to locate the man and conduct a welfare check on him, however he was not located. The search continues.

10/31/12 North Judson Police responded to a report of an open door on a storage building in the 200 block of Silver Street. The door had been open for several days and noticed by police. It is unknown if any items are missing. The out-of-town owner was notified and will check the building and advise the police of any missing items or damage when he gets here. The door was secured.

10/30/12 Police spotted a suspicious vehicle that pulled into a resident in the area of Born’s trailer park. After a short investigation, North Judson Officer Darren Conley summoned a Starke County Officer, Rob Gray, to assist. Daniel J. Allen, 23, of Winamac was arrested on preliminary charges of Residential Entry, Drug Possession, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

10/30/12 A report was made of a large bull obstructing traffic in the roadway in the area of 650 West and 4400 South. The animal was gone before the police arrived, because the owner had retrieved it.

10/30/12 A witness reported that two male juveniles were breaking a window at an abandoned home in the 500 block of Chrystal Street. The boys were gone before police arrived. The incident remains under investigation.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Arrests:
11/04/12 Dana Miller, 24, of Silver Lake, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Forgery.

11/01/12 Tyler Reed, 21, of Winamac, IN, arrested on two preliminary charges of Theft.

10/31/12 Christopher Wilhite, 32, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Child Pornography.

10/29/2012 Jerru Hurt, 36, of West Chester, Ohio, arrested on a preliminary charge of Resisting Law Enforcement.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
11/05/12 Jessi Burkett reported her wedding and engagement rings missing.

11/04/12 David Matsey told police that he accidentally backed into a parked unattended flatbed truck in the Smith’s Farm Store parking lot. Minimal damage was reported and there were no injuries.

11/03/12 The Knox City Police Department assisted in a battery call that was investigated by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. Angel Risner told police that Ralph Puckett had battered her in front of the Starke County Jail, but when officers reviewed the sheriff’s department security cameras, she was found to be the alleged batterer and she was arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.

11/01/12 The Knox City Police Department assisted in a domestic dispute involving Brent Komon. He had allegedly threatened his girlfriend and left the scene on foot with a gun. He was later arrested and taken to the St. Joseph County Jail on an active arrest warrant.

Arrests:
11/02/12 Steven L. Meeks, 36, 501 E. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Criminal Confinement.

11/02/12 Geoffrey Madison, 23, 201 N. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on four active arrest warrants. Three were out of Starke County and one out of Cass County.

11/01/12 Jason Miller, 29, 4020 S. 700 E., Knox, IN, arrested on two arrest warrants for Failure to Appear.
James Clemons, 46, 331 W. Spruce Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a parole violation and a warrant for Failure to Appear.

10/30/12 Chaney Campos, 20, 4352 E. 190 N., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Strangulation, Battery, Domestic Battery and Possession of Marijuana.

10/29/12 Tiffany Woodard, 22, 1 N. Main St., Apt. A, Knox, IN, arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

10/29/12 – A Medaryville resident told police that two subjects were at his home intoxicated and tried to break down his door.

10/29/12 – A caller from Jasper County told police that someone had threatened him with a knife.

10/29/12 – A theft was reported at a Winamac hardware store after a subject stole lye.

10/29/12 – An officer was requested at a Winamac home in response to a sexual assault.

10/30/12 – A Winamac resident told police that someone had beaten her husband into unconsciousness.

10/31/12 – A car reportedly struck a fence at a residence in Winamac.

10/31/12 – A caller from a business in Winamac told police that an elderly couple had driven their vehicle through the front window and into the building.

11/01/12 – A Winamac resident told police that her daughter was molested while on a school bus.

11/01/12 – A vehicle reportedly drove through a horse fence in Winamac.

11/01/12 – A caller from Winamac reported that her husband had been attacked and the suspect left marks.

11/02/12 – A Winamac resident told police that someone had stolen items from her barn and requested extra patrol.

11/02/12 – Police were called to a Francesville residence in response to an unwanted guest who was reportedly screaming and yelling at the homeowner.

11/02/12 – A caller told police that someone had stolen his cell phone.

11/02/12 – A Winamac resident told police that someone had damaged the side of her vehicle while parked in the plaza parking lot.

11/02/12 – A Winamac resident reported someone had broken into his buildings again by breaking the locks on the door as well as the door itself.

11/03/12 – Police were called to a Star City residence as part of a drug investigation.

11/03/12 – A Winamac resident requested extra patrols because of stolen tools and other items from her barn.

11/04/12 – A license plate was reported stolen in Winamac from a parked vehicle.

11/04/12 – A Winamac resident told police that someone had kicked in his door and stolen items.

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

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
10/27/12 Police responded to 100 block of Arlington Avenue in reference to a battery and some subjects being sprayed with pepper spray. After an initial investigation, North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas arrested Joesph Esposito, 24, of North Judson. Chief Deputy Joe Budner assisted Officer Thomas on the arrest. Esposito was originally arrested and held on four felony Battery charges and three counts of Felony Intimidation. The case report was turned over to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.

10/27/12 In the early morning hours, officers responded to the 200 Block of Maryland Street in reference to an unwanted guest. The male suspect had pounded on the door, causing damages, threatened the tenant, fled the area, and later intimidated the complaint and the police officer. After he was located, Timothy J. Howard, 36, of LaPorte, was arrested and transported to the Starke County Jail on preliminary charges of Criminal Mischief, Intimidation, Harassment, and for Resisting Law Enforcement.

10/24/12 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas located a book bag in the North Judson Town Park. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely turned the book bag over to North Judson-San Pierre High School officials the following day.

10/24/12 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely investigated the theft of a cell phone at the North Judson-San Pierre High School. After Chief Vessely left the high school, the cell phone was turned in to the High School Office.

10/24/12 North Judson Police Officer James Upsall responded to a traffic accident with injuries at the intersection of State Road 10 and State Road 39. When Officer Upsall arrived, a male subject later identified as Andrew D. Morgan, 40, of Knox, was complaining of leg pain. Andrew advised he was on his scooter and there was too much weight with his passenger on it and the scooter tipped over. Starke County EMS transported Morgan to IU Health Starke Hospital. The passenger of the scooter left the scene before Officer Upsall arrived and he could not be located.

10/24/12 North Judson Police Officer James Upsall was on patrol and observed two male juveniles punching each other in the face at the North Judson Town Park. Officer Upsall broke up the fight and transported the juveniles to the North Judson Police Station. Both sets of parents were contacted and the juveniles were released to their parents.

10/22/12 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated a property damage accident on State Road 10 and State Road 39 South. A semi driven by Michael McDermet of North Carolina was turning onto State Road 39 and swung out wide to avoid hitting a vehicle and struck the stop sign pole. Chief Deputy Budner estimated the total damages at over $2,500. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

Arrests:
10/28/12 Timothy J. Howard, 36, 300 W. LaPorte Street, Unit #1, Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Criminal Mischief, Harassment, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Felony Intimidation.

10/27/12 Joseph Esposito, 24, 502 Magnolia Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary felony charges of Battery (four counts) and Intimidation (three counts).

10/20/12 Joseph Rojas Jr., 46, 630 Lane Street, North Judson, IN arrested on two Starke County warrants and a Jasper County warrant.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
Deputies were called to several car vs. deer accidents this week. Police are encouraging to be cautious for deer especially at this time of the year.

10/28/12 The Winamac Police Department was called to a large fight at the VFW.

10/28/12 Police were called to a single vehicle accident that was trapped in his vehicle. The caller stated that the victim was bleeding from one ear and is moving around. The vehicle reportedly hit a stop sign pole.

10/28/12 A rollover accident was reported on 1200 West between 100 and 200 South in Winamac. The driver only sustained minor injuries.

10/27/12 A Winamac resident told police that there are hunters that are spotlighting on the property.

10/27/12 A Francesville man called police to complain that his neighbor is burning leaves. The neighbor was advised that while there is no ordinance prohibiting the burning of leaves, he was asked to make the piles smaller to avoid large amounts of smoke.

10/27/12 A Winamac business reported the theft of a lottery ticket.

10/27/12 Winamac police were notified that a child in the back seat of a car had duct tape over his mouth.

10/26/12 A large amount of smoke was reported coming from the roof at McDonald’s.

10/26/12 Pulaski County police investigated a call where a woman called to report that a person had broke out the windows in a vehicle and that she had a cut on the back of her head.

10/25/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a fire at the Broken Arrow Campground. Campers were burning leaves and the fire is spreading to other campsites.

10/25/12 Two vehicles reportedly caused damage to the grass while “tearing” around the St. John United Catholic Church in Medaryville.

10/24/12 A Winamac man told police that some unknown person(s) stole his checkbook, signature stamp and debit card and the thief has been cashing those checks. The case has been forwarded to the detective division.

10/23/12 A Winamac woman called police to report that she just hit her neighbor’s dog with her car.

10/23/12 Police were called to the scene of an accident where one car was in the ditch at 300 West and 200 North in Winamac. The driver was not injured.

10/23/12 The Winamac Police Department was called to the scene of a house fire. The caller said his house was struck by lightning and now there’s a fire in the kitchen. Everyone safely exited the home.

10/23/12 A candidate up for election reported the theft of campaign signs.

10/22/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire.

10/22/12 A woman was rescued after she fell into a hole. The victim did not sustain major injuries.

Arrests:
10/26/12 Edward Royce, 30, of Knox, IN, arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

10/26/12 Taylor Lawson, 19, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

10/22/12 Elliot Hicks, 42, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

10/22/12 James Lindahl, 20, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglary (two counts), Theft, Criminal Conversion, Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Battery with Injury.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/29/12 Sherry Jones and Teresa Sanders told police that theirs car were egged sometime during the night.

10/27/12 A Knox man was reportedly hit by a car. The victim said he was walking on Danker Street near East Street and a car pulled up behind him and hit him with the car. The victim sustained several small cuts to his left forearm, a swollen right hand and complained of pain to his right knee. There is a suspect in this case.

10/26/12 Erendira Partida reported several items stolen from inside her vehicle.

10/24/12 An ALCO employee reported finding an empty, used purse in the store. The employee believes a customer came in, left the old purse and stole a new purse.

10/24/12 Earl Smith told police that a generator was stolen from his garage.

10/23/12 A battery incident occurred outside the USA Cafe. Roy McCarty and Michael Dennis reportedly got into a fist fight outside the bar.

10/23/12 A minor property damage accident occurred outside the Zingo Express Station in the parking lot.

10/22/12 A minor fender bender occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Redskin Trail.

10/21/12 Robert Snowdon told police that some unknown subject(s) went through his vehicle and found that items from the glovebox had been thrown about the truck. It was unknown if anything was missing at the time.

Arrests:
10/29/12 Juan Dominguez, 28, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.

10/26/12 Erica Bailey, 23, 2420 E. 400 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.
David B. Vermilyer, 31, 4940 S. 260 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Public Intoxication.

10/26/12 Maxine Grigsby, 34, 309 Ruthir Dr., Apt A3, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Possession of Marijuana Under 30 Grams.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

10/21/12 – Catherine Green requested an ambulance for her sister Jacquelyn who had been battered by four females at the Bass Lake Sand Bar.

10/21/12 – Linda Rowe of WInamac told police her truck had been rummaged through in the 4200 block of South 100 West in North Judson.

10/21/12 – A female cller told police she had been battered by her boyfriend’s mother in Knox.

10/22/12 – A caller told police that he had found a cooler containing items to manufacture methamphetamine on 100 East south of 100 South.

10/22/12 – A resident of the 7100 block of North Evergreen Drive in Walkerton told police that someone had vandalized her mailbox.

10/22/12 – A resident of the 11700 block of East 400 North in Grovertown told police that someone had stolen a lockbox from her house.

10/22/12 – A mailbox was reportedly destroyed in the 3100 block of West 900 South in North Judson.

10/23/12 – A caller from the 2700 blokc of East 150 South in Knox told police that someone had attempted to break into her home the previous night by prying open the door.

10/24/12 – Police learned a vehicle had been stolen in the 10700 block of East Division Road in Knox.

10/25/12 – A resident of the 7900 block of North Frost Street in Walkerton told police that her husband had battered her in the parking lot of Country Roads Bar and Grill.

10/26/12 – A caller from the 5200 block of South 250 West in North Judson reported a fraud.

10/27/12 – A caler from the 8800 block of South Elm Street in Monterey told police that someone was trying to take items from his yard.

10/27/12 – Extra patrol was requested in the 7700 block of East 200 North in Knox after a caller reported his political signs had been stolen.

10/27/12 – Ralph Collins of North Judson told police someone had flattened the tires on his vehicle.

Arrests

10/24/12 – Kenneth M. Emmons, 59, of Walkerton was arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbor over a hunting dispute.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
10/21/12 Tires were slashed, vehicle ransacked, and a stereo was taken from a car parked in the 200 Block of Weninger Street. North Judson Police continue to investigate and believe this to have stemmed from a domestic incident.

10/20/12 Police continue to investigate a battery report stemming from an incident at a local restaurant and bar. No major injuries were reported and a complete report was provided to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.

10/19/12 North Judson police and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a welfare check in the 3000 Block of 625 South. An out-of-state mother requested her child’s welfare be checked because she thought he was intoxicated.

10/19/12 Early Friday evening, the North Judson police were investigating a report of harassment and intimidation involving telephone calls and texts between two adult females.

10/18/12 North Judson Deputy Police Chief Joe Budner investigated a property damage accident on State Road 10, near the intersection of Ufkes Drive, around 10:00 a.m. A 2002 Honda Coupe, being driven by Ian McBride of North Judson rear-ended a 1999 Buick as it was in the process of turning south onto Ufkes Drive from State Road 10. Tamara Howsare, also of North Judson, was driving the Buick. Chief Deputy Budner estimated the total damages at over $2,500. No injuries were reported and no citations were issued.

10/18/12 A report of the port-a-potty placed at the North Judson soccer field was knocked over. This was the second time that it had been turned over. The North Judson police filed a criminal mischief report with the Starke County Probation Department. Witness’s identified a juvenile suspect that reportedly pushed over the unit.

10/17/12 After coming across a suspicious incident, North Judson police have requested charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle through the Starke County Prosecutor against a local woman.

10/17/12 A resident in the 700 Block of Laurel Street reported a laptop stolen. A family member is believed to have been involved in the theft.

10/17/12 North Judson police took a report of an item taken several weeks ago after the item was found at a local pawn shop.

10/17/12 Another young child was reported to have left his home in the 800 Block of Bender Street, where the father retrieved the child after a few minutes. North Judson police again furnished a complete report to the Department of Family Services for review.

10/16/12 Police responded to a call where a large dog was running at large in the area of the 200 Block of Garden Street. After locating the animal and obtaining the dog tag number, the dog was returned to the owner. Police issued a $50.00 ordinance ticket. This was the third time the animal had gotten loose in the past 18 months.

10/15/12 Police investigated a report of a young male child unattended and alone on the street in the area of the North Judson Post Office. The mother of the child did pick up the boy after a few minutes. A complete report was furnished to the Department of Family Services. The boy was fine and it appears to be an isolated incident.

Arrests:
10/20/12 Brian Wayne Aasand, 23, 9360 W. 900 South, San Pierre, IN, arrested on a warrant through Starke County for Over Purchase of Pseudoephedrine.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
10/21/12 A woman called police to report that she was involved in a battery incident in the Star City area.

10/21/12 A Winamac man reported his vehicle stolen and later found it upside down off the road in Fulton County.

10/21/12 An employee at Ace Hardware told police that a man was stealing from the store. The employee asked the suspect about it and he said he didn’t take anything and appeared to have turned around and put it back on the shelf. He ran out the front door of the store.

10/21/12 Police responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of State Road 14 and State Road 39. One person involved in the accident reportedly was entrapped with a head injury.

10/20/12 A woman reported her iPhone stolen and later found it at the pawn shop in Knox.

10/19/12 A Winamac resident called for help from the fire department. The complaintant advised that a pile of leaves on fire was almost extinguished, but wants the fire department on scene to make sure the fire is out.

10/18/12 A person shopping in the Winamac shopping center reported that some unknown person(s) hit her vehicle and did some minimal damage.

10/18/12 A driver ran into the building that houses The Smoke Shop in downtown Winamac. Winamac police advised that it was minor damage and the driver said he would take care of the damages.

10/17/12 Police took an AWOL National Guard soldier into custody.

10/17/12 An truck pulling a wagon full of corn tipped over spilling corn into the roadway.

10/16/12 A Winamac resident called police to report that a person attempted to break into the residence by throwing a cinder block through the front door causing damage.

10/16/12 A clerk from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Winamac called police to report that someone just hit the building.

10/16/12 A Winamac woman told police that her home stereo system was stolen from her and saw it at the pawn shop in Knox.

10/15/12 The Medaryville Street Department got a phone call for the theft of street signs.

10/15/12 The Medaryville Police Department was notified that several people were in the old garment factory that don’t have clearance to be in there.

10/15/12 A Medaryville woman received a check from American Friends of Rugby School for $3,000. She cashed the check and found out that it was a fake and now the bank wants the money back.

Several car vs. deer accident were reported to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Officials urge you to drive with caution, especially with the deer rutting season and hunting season right around the corner.

Arrests:
10/22/12 James Lindahl, 20, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglary, Theft, Criminal Conversion, Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Battery with Injury.

10/22/12 Elliott Hicks, 42, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

10/20/12 Tanya Fisher, 37, of Elkhart, IN, arrested on a body attachment.

10/18/12 Michael Mills, 35, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a Work Release Violation.

10/18/12 Casey Carter, 21, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on a Probation Violation.

10/18/12 Charlotte Rupert, 25, of Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Resisting Law Enforcement.

10/18/12 Jeffrey Jacobs, 35, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a Work Release Violation.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/22/12 Brian Rowe reported the theft of a roofing gun, a GPS unit and a Craftsman vinyl tool bag.

10/22/12 Terry Depoy told police that his daughter’s car was ransacked while sitting in the driveway.

10/22/12 Gary Pancek reported that two basement windows were broken out at a rental property he owns, although no entry was made into the residence.

10/22/12 Laine Hurley contacted police to report that her husband’s unlocked car was broken into. Two buck knives were missing from the vehicle and a handgun, along with miscellaneous change.

10/22/12 Michael Jordan reported the theft of a rifle from his work truck.

10/21/12 Shannon McMillan told police that entry was made into his vehicle. Items had been removed from the vehicle and were laying in his yard. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the incident.

10/21/12 Nichole Draper called police to report that some unknown person(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and stole money.

10/21/12 A Gator moped reported stolen was recovered at a garage on S. Portland Street.

10/20/12 The manager at Dollar General reported that shoppers in the store allegedly stole an item and dumped carpet cleaner all over the floor.

10/20/12 A sales manager at Best Ford reported a vandalism incident involving one of their vehicles. The suspect(s) unsuccessfully tried to pry the handle off with a screwdriver which damaged the door and the paint. Metal shavings were found inside the vehicle and the steering column had been badly damaged. The control for the plow was stolen.

Arrests:
10/17/12 Dennis Kilburn, 45, 796 Gaylord Rd., Dresden, TN arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
10/14/12 The Star City Fire Department was called out as a NIPSCO pole was sparking.

10/14/12 A Pulaski County officer was called to a residence in Francesville on a report that some unknown person(s) broke into a home.

10/13/12 Emergency personnel were called to a personal injury accident on State Road 14. One person reportedly suffered a broken leg and was bleeding.

10/13/12 A Winamac resident reported graffiti painted on the side of storage units.

10/13/12 A Winamac woman told police that someone tampered with the lock on her gun safe and a gun was stolen.

10/13/12 A wallet was reported stolen from Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

10/11/12 A Monterey resident reported the theft of items from a summer home.

10/11/12 An accident involving a Department of Corrections van and a Pulaski County resident was reported at the intersection of State Road 39 and State Road 14.

10/11/12 Medaryville Police were called to a hit and run accident. A male subject said he was talking on his phone outside of his residence and a vehicle struck him. He was knocked unconscious and mother found him lying in the yard.

10/10/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to assist the Jasper County Fire Department in a house fire. They believed it was a chimney fire.

10/08/12 A Francesville resident told police that some unknown person(s) stole a semi with a grain hopper bottom the night before.

Arrests:
10/14/12 Demetrius I. Hales, 31, of Indianapolis, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana as a misdemeanor and Possession of Marijuana as a felony.

10/13/12 Gregory J. Biddle, 49, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment.

10/11/12 Michael Watson, 46, of Winamac, IN, was booked into the Pulaski County Jail. No specific charges were listed.

10/11/12 Franklin P. Nielsen, 51, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a probation violation.

10/11/12 Kit Matthes, 25, of Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Criminal Recklessness, Intimidation, Pointed a Firearm, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Methamphetamine and a warrant for Failure to Appear.

10/10/12 Billy P. Crowe, 32, Medaryville, IN, was booked into the Pulaski County Jail. No specific charges were listed.

10/08/12 Howard S. Stiltz, Jr., 29, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Habitual Traffic Violator.

10/08/12 Joshua Anthony Hopper, 32, of Medaryville, IN, was booked into the Pulaski County Jail. No specific charges were listed.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
10/12/12 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner preformed a traffic stop on a vehicle the rolled through two stop signs. The driver of that vehicle, Christina Louise Wells, 33, of 204 E. State Street, North Judson, IN, was found to be driving on a Suspended Prior Driver License. Chief Deputy Budner issued Christina a Complaint and Summons for Driving While Suspended Prior with a mandatory Knox City Court Date of 11/12/2012 and a verbal warning for Disregarding a Stop sign.

10/12/12 North Judson Officer Frank Thomas preformed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle. After a brief investigation, two of the five subjects in the vehicle were arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Arrested were, Jenny Pearl Aasand, 21, of 712 Cherry Street, and Joseph Wayne Esposito, 24, both of North Judson. The other three subjects were released from the scene.

10/11/12 A resident in the 100 block of Arlington Avenue reported to police that she and her husband had a verbal argument. Now her husband locked himself in the house and will not give her the car keys. The responding officer retrieved the keys from the husband and the wife left the residence.

10/10/12 A resident in the 200 block of Keller Avenue reported that they received a Publishers Clearing House letter in the mail and it stated that they won a prize. The resident was told that they would have to send some money to receive the prize. This was a scam and the resident was informed by the officer that this was a scam.

The North Judson Police Department would like to inform you that if you are contacted either by mail or a phone call that you won a prize and the company that is giving you the prize is asking you to send them money, this is a scam. Please do not give any information to the caller or send them any money.

10/09/12 A resident in the 100 block of Arlington Avenue reported that an off-road motorcycle was driving up and down the road. The responding officer could not locate the motorcycle.

10/09/12 A resident in the 200 block of State Street reported that a large dog came on her porch and has trapped the caller’s puppies in a corner. The responding officer took the large dog to the North Judson Police Department and located a town dog tag. The officer contacted the owners and had them pick up the dog.

10/08/12 The North Judson Police Department responded to a call of a possible intoxicated driver on State Road 10. The officer was not able to locate the vehicle.

Arrests:
10/12/12 Christina Louise Wells, 33, 204 E. State Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior.

10/12/12 Jenny Pearl Aasand, 21, 712 Cherry Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary misdemeanor charge of Possession of Marijuana.

10/12/12 Joseph Wayne Esposito, 24, North Judson, IN arrested on a preliminary felony charge of Possession of Marijuana.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/11/12 Knox police responded to a harassment incident at Sabre Manufacturing.

10/10/12 An officer was at First Choice Pawn and Loan and a subject walked up to the counter to sell a BB gun. The subject was talking to the employee about the gun and it discharged. A bullet struck a television set located behind the counter. The subject, Kenneth Creasy, said he would pay the business for the television which was already sold at a price of $400.

Arrests:
10/15/12 Tony L. Clemons, 53, 10905 Hazel Blvd., Monterey, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Residential Entry.
Melissa McCarty, 42, 15 N. Pearl St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Residential Entry.

10/14/12 Brian Back, 28, 204 Arrowhead Trl, Chesterton, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

10/09/12 Matthew Lemarr, 33, 1698 S. State Road 39, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft (five counts), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

10/09/12 Charlotte Rupert, 24, 903 S. Prettyman St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant plus preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of a Controlled Substance (X2) and Disorderly Conduct.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
10/07/12 A Winamac resident requested an officer in reference to a break-in at his house. The only items that were stolen were prescription medications. The Sheriff’s Department does not take reports for stolen medications.

10/06/12 A Winamac man told police that he was going to check on his fields and came across a vehicle that ran into a field and rested against a pole. There wasn’t anyone around the car.

10/06/12 A call came into the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department about some subjects shining spotlights. The subjects were attempting to run from the area.

10/05/12 A Winamac woman asked for an officer after someone tried to get into her home the previous evening. She told police that she waited to report the incident because she didn’t want to scare her children. Nothing was reported stolen.

10/05/12 A Medaryville man needed a report for a gun taken from his truck.

10/05/12 An employee at Howard’s Marathon asked for an officer to take a report on a drive-off of gasoline.

10/05/12 A Winamac couple called police to report that they arrived at the location to check on a trailer and found that someone cut off the lock on the gate and broke into their trailer.

10/05/12 The Francesville Fire Department was called to assist Jasper County in a rollover accident where extrication was needed.

10/03/12 A Medaryville resident told police that two gunshots were heard and the caller feared it may be poachers. The caller insisted that the shots came from a moving vehicle. Police were unable to find the vehicle in question.

10/02/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to S&S Precast for an acetylene tank fire.

10/01/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a shed fire.

Arrests:
10/07/12 James Michael Rosplock arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 10/07/12

10/06/12 Michael Hughes was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

10/04/12 Jack McCarty was arrested on a body attachment.

10/04/12 James Penicaro was arrested on preliminary charges of Criminal Confinement and Rape.

10/03/12 Shawn Borden was arrested on a probation violation.

10/03/12 Keith Donald Fritz was arrested on two counts of Theft.

10/01/12 John Ronald Lara was arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 10/01/12

10/01/12 James Richard Cappis, Jr. was arrested on a body attachment and a probation violation.

10/01/12 Brett Ames was arrested on a probation violation.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
Officers responded to a property damage accident at Piggies and Cream Drive Inn. The driver of the vehicle did not see a utility pole and backed into it. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely estimated the damage to the vehicle over $1,000.00. There was no damage to the steel utility pole.

10/06/12 North Judson Police Officer Kelly Fisher responded to a complaint of a possible intoxicated driver. Officer Fisher located the vehicle and preformed a traffic stop. After a brief investigation, the driver of the vehicle, Jennifer M. Craig, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

10/03/12 Officers responded to a criminal mischief complaint at the North Judson Town Park on Weninger Street. A report was made in reference to a damaged toilet paper dispenser. This incident is still under investigation.

10/01/12 A resident in the 400 block of Sheridan Avenue reported that a 20 foot piece of aluminum gutter was stolen from his property.

10/01/12 A domestic complaint was reported in the 600 block of Keller Avenue. After a brief investigation, it was found that there was not any physical contact made between the complainant and the suspect.

Arrests:
10/06/12 Jennifer M. Craig, 29, 1615 W. 500 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/07/12 Bob Cole told police that his wife’s vehicle sustained damage by another vehicle who had come into his driveway and left the scene.

10/06/12 Dick Ballard reported a break-in in his garage and vehicles inside the garage. Some items found in the glove compartment belonged to a couple on Culver Road who also told police that their vehicles had been broken into and items stolen. It is suspected that the unknown person(s) who broke into the vehicles placed those items in the glove compartment. Their items were later recovered.

10/06/12 James Baldridge called police after he thought he heard gunshots outside of his home.

Arrests:
10/08/12 Alyssa Bobb, 22, 103 W. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

10/05/12 Timothy Barnette, 43, 5129 Johnson St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Disorderly Conduct, Battery and Intimidation.

10/02/12 Gregory S. Tolson, 35, 403 S. Shield St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Neglect of a Dependent.
Cherie Tolson, 37, 403 S. Shield St., 403 S. Shield St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Neglect of a Dependent.
Nathan A. Vermilyer, 26, 403 S. Shield St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab and Possession of Methamphetamine.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

10/02/12 – A resident of the 4200 block of South 650 West in North Judson told police that someone had stolen her grandmother’s credit card and made a $9000 charge.

10/02/12 – A plow was reported stolen near the intersection of Toto Road and U.S. 35 in Knox.

10/02/12 – A resident of the 6200 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson told police that someone had stolen parts from his wood and brush chipper.

10/03/12 – A caller from the Grovertown Truck Stop told police that someone had stolen fuel from his truck.

10/03/12 – A resident of the 300 block of White Street in San Pierre reported a theft.

10/04/12 – A theft was reported near the intersection of 700 East and 100 North in Knox by a Creek Enterprises employee.

10/04/12 – A fight was reported in the Save a Lot parking lot in Knox.

10/05/12 – Karen Barnett of San Pierre told police that someone had stolen items from her residence.

10/05/12 – A caller from the 500 block of East St. Louis Street in Knox told police that someone had vandalized her vehicle.

10/05/12 – Patricia Sanders of Knox told police that someone had tried to impersonate her mother at the bank and attempted to withdraw $44,000.

10/06/12 – Dennis Morgan of Grovertown told police that someone had poured something in his gas tank over night.

10/06/12 – Cynthia Kos of Walkerton reported that someone had broken into her residence but nothing is missing

10/06/12 – A resident of the 7500 block of Hickory Avenue in Walkerton told police that someone had stolen several antiques from his property.

10/06/12 – Nancy Noble of Knox reported that someone had stolen about $400 worth of OSB board, siding, and firewood.

10/07/12 – An employee of Koontz Lake Supermarket told police that someone had busted out the front window.

10/08/12 – Bill Howard of North Judson told policethat someone had stolen a $600 set of wrenches and a paint sprayer from his home and pawned it.

Arrests

10/04/12 – Steven Carter Brown, 39, of Knox: Habitual Traffic Violator, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

10/04/12 – Erica Howard, 39, of Plymouth: Possession of Marijuana, False Informing, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/30/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called to assist in putting out a fire in a corn field in Fulton County.

09/29/12 Pulaski officers and detectives were called to a domestic battery incident in Winamac.

09/29/12 Police were called to the Tippecanoe campground in reference to an intoxicated person.

09/29/12 Medaryville police were called to the Marathon gas station on a call of a minor property damage accident.

09/29/12 Winamac police investigated an accident where a motorcyclist flipped his motorcycle in the Winamac Town Park.

09/29/12 A Kewanna man called police saying that his wife brought him out dinner when he was farming in the field and when they returned to the house, one of their pigs was dead in their driveway. He stated that there is no way the pig could have gotten out on its own as all fences are secure.

09/28/12 A Pulaski County deputy was passed by a vehicle going 93 mph and was in pursuit with the vehicle. The officer lost sight of the vehicle when it turned onto U.S. 421.

09/27/12 A Winamac police officer was called to a residence on Market Street on a report that two little children were running out in front of cars.

09/26/12 A Winamac woman called police to report several horses in the roadway.

09/26/12 A Kewanna man called police to report the theft of his credit card and someone is charging things on it.

09/26/12 A farmer in Medaryville reported his seed tender, motor and battery stolen.

09/26/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a fire after a piece of farm machinery malfunctioned. The field also started on fire.

09/26/12 A Winamac resident complained about a scam. The caller said that her grandmother received a phone call from a man claiming her grandson. The caller kept saying that he wrecked his car and was in Quebec, Canada and needs money immediately. The caller was asked several questions that could not be answered so the man hung up. The Sheriff’s Department confirmed that this is a scam. Do not give out any money unless you know who it is going to. If you receive a similar call, ask the caller for a number to call back to confirm the incident.

09/26/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to an unattended fire.

09/24/12 An employee at a gas station in Medaryville told police that four males in a pickup came inside the store and one stole a candy bar. The employee told the suspect that the police would be called to the scene if the candy car was not returned. The candy car was returned and then the suspects started yelling at the employee. One was waving a lock stick at the complaintant. They soon took off in the truck. The employee noted that it is unknown if anything else was taken.

09/24/12 Winamac police were notified of a break-in. The caller stated that someone broke in and took his X-Box 360, the controller and all of the cords. The games were left at the residence.

09/24/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a small fire along a ditch line. It was determined to be an illegal burn and this case remains under investigation.

Arrests:
09/28/12 Terry Lee Iverson, Jr., 26, of Star City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior Suspension within 10 Years.

09/26/12 Clifford J. Cole, 29, North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

09/25/12 Franklin P. Nielson, 51, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Driving While Suspended-Conviction of Criminal Offense and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/02/12 Police were called to the Zingo gas station on a report that a driver left without paying for $51.00 in gas.

09/30/12 Brandi Miller reported the theft of two bikes; one was a purple girls mountain bike and a 20” black boys bike with red lettering. The purple one has since been recovered.

09/29/12 Jamie Messer told police that a 42” flat screen TV stolen, along with a Sony Playstation PS3 and video games. The TV has since been recovered, but the other items are still missing.

09/28/12 Valerie Cooke called police to report damage to the hubcaps on her car.

09/27/12 Michael Campbell reported the theft of a rifle from his home.

09/27/12 Knox High School Assistant Principal Michael Bendicsen called police after he found what he believed to be marijuana near a door of the high school.

09/27/12 Bobbie Barnett reported the theft of her purse and authorized use of a card.

09/26/12 A bicycle was stolen from Deborah Scott’s residence.

09/26/12 Loren Hillier called police for a theft report. A push mower was stolen from the property.

09/26/12 Minia Jones found that two windows had been broken out of her house and a baby swing stolen from a swing set.

09/26/12 Shauna Kidder-Haas reported the theft of her bicycle.

09/26/12 Kristin Sanders called police after she had found several items missing from her unlocked car.

09/25/12 Sadie Timm found someone had been rummaging through her vehicle overnight and a bag of welding materials were stolen.

09/24/12 Alecia Bradley told police that she walked out to her car and the driver’s side door was wide open. Some unknown person(s) had moved the items from her trunk to the back seat and her purse was sitting on the driver’s side door. The suspects caused damage to the ignition switch as they tried to place something into the ignition switch to start the car. She did not have her car locked. Nothing was missing from the vehicle.

Arrests:
09/30/12 Michael Bundy, 22, 11508 E. 150 S., Culver, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Theft.

09/30/12 Fred Didden, 37, 1003 E. Culver Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

09/30/2012 Janelle Watkins, 24, 260 Henry Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

09/28/12 A juvenile was arrested on a Disorderly Conduct charge.
Deanne Kuknyo, 40, 704 S. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Disorderly Conduct.

09/26/12 Brenda J. Patrick, 314 Railroad St., Hamlet, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
09/30/12 North Judson police responded to a domestic dispute on Laurel Street. The parties were separated and each were given an opportunity to retrieve personal belongings.

09/29/12 A friend of a resident in the 300 block of Franklin Street reported to North Judson Police that her show dog, an English Bulldog, was attacked by a neighbor’s dog. The Bulldog had two puncture wounds on its back and scratch marks on its face. After a brief investigation, the owner whose dog was the aggressor was issued a Town of North Judson Ordinance Citation for an unlicensed animal within the town. The incident is still under investigation.

09/28/12 A resident in the 400 block of Main Street reported that a relative of his is harassing his wife. The North Judson Police Officer was not able to locate the relative.

09/26/12 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley located a wanted subject at a residence in the 3000 block of 625 South. Clifford J. Cole, 29, of North Judson, was arrested for two outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear out of Pulaski County. He was transported to the Pulaski County line and turned over to Pulaski County deputies.

09/24/12 The North Judson Police Department responded to a hit and run property damage accident in the parking lot of CVS around 11:00 a.m. A 2003 Chevy Tahoe, that was parked in the lot, was struck by another unknown vehicle that fled the scene. North Judson Officer Todd Keen checked the area and could not locate the suspect vehicle. Officer Keen estimated the damage over $1,000. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the North Judson Police Department at (574) 772-5914.

Arrests:
09/26/12 Clifford J. Cole, 29, 2340 S. 250 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on two Pulaski County warrants for Failure to Appear.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
09/23/12 In the early morning hours, officers responded to call that a woman needed assistance in the area of the 400 Block of East Talmer Avenue. A woman and her child had driven to town for help. After an investigation by North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley and Starke County Deputy Sheriff Rob Gray, a domestic battery arrest was made.

09/20/12 A property damage accident took place in the North Judson Elementary School parking lot after school. North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated the incident and estimated damages close to $1,500. While pulling out of the parking lot, Elizabeth Trent of North Judson, backed into a parked car. No injuries were reported.

09/20/12 A traffic stop in the area of 625 South and 300 West led to the arrest of Ivan J. Sandlin, 29, of Demotte. He was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving while Suspended. He also had two Jasper County warrants.

09/19/12 Criminal mischief activity was reported in the 300 Block of Schricker Avenue when two tires were noticed slashed sometime between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. North Judson Police continue the investigation.

09/19/12 A minor property damage accident occurred in the North Judson Middle School parking lot around 6:30 p.m. Kerri Bailey of Knox was backing out of a parking space and backed into another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was Aleshia Hubbard of Culver. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas investigated the incident and he estimated damages at over $1,000. No injuries were reported.

09/18/12 – A gas grill was taken from a home in the 100 Block of Lane Street. At around 4:30 a.m., the homeowner heard noises and then discovered the grill missing later that morning.

09/17/12 Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in North Judson Monday night when North Judson officers observed a vehicle being driven by a known driver with a suspended driver’s license. A traffic stop was conducted and Randy Stone was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. During the course of the traffic stop, a search was performed and drugs were allegedly found inside the vehicle. Stone, 43, of Wheatfield, was additionally charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. A passenger in the vehicle, Patricia Vega, 48, of North Judson, was also arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Legend Drug. The vehicle was impounded for false and fictitious plates.

09/17/12 Police took a theft report in the 300 Block of George Street involving the theft of some rims and tires. The homeowner believes he knows where the rims and tires are. This remains under investigation.

Arrests:
09/23/12 Rickey H. Waldrop , Jr., 37, 5088 S. U Road, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

09/21/12 Ivan J. Sandlin, 29, 2649 Bermuda Dr., Demotte, IN arrested on preliminary charges of Driving while Suspended, Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated and two Jasper County warrants.

09/17/12 Randall S. Stone, 43, 6066 N. 250 E., Wheatfield , IN arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Driving While Suspended Prior.

09/17/12 Patricia A. Vega, 48, 5371 South A Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Legend Drug.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/23/12 A gas leak occurred in downtown Winamac. NIPSCO was called and officials from the 1st Source Bank were called to help get into the building as the leak originated from there.

09/23/12 Pulaski County police were called to an altercation at a bar in Medaryville. A man and his fiance were in an argument and she allegedly pushed him. That resulted in him being told to leave the establishment. He told police that he was stranded outside the bar. When police investigated the incident further, they found that the complaintant was in violation of his probation or parole and was arrested.

09/22/12 A car vs deer accident occurred on State Road 39 north of the White County line. No injuries were reported.

09/22/12 The postmaster called police to report a vehicle parked in the tow zone and blocking access to the post office for the mail truck. Owner could not be found right away and the postmaster said that she will work around the vehicle for now. A note was left on the vehicle that it needs to be moved and failure to move the truck will result in a tow.

09/22/12 A Winamac resident told police that some unknown person(s) broke his door and gained entry into his home.

09/22/12 A Winamac man reportedly fell down a well and was stuck. There is no water in the well, but he is injured. The man was rescued from the well with no other complications.

09/22/12 Pulaski County police were called out to a report that four kids were breaking out windows in an empty story block house.

09/21/12 A Winamac resident told police that some old farm equipment on his property has been cut up and taken away. Some unknown person(s) are scrapping the material without consent.

09/21/12 A resident of 575 W. complained that someone bought the 40 acres next to him and is building a firing range. He said he is afraid for he and his family’s safety.

09/17/12 A Medaryville resident reported the theft of a garbage can.

09/17/12 Winamac police were called to the scene of a break-in where the homeowner reported the theft of a TV and other items.

Arrests:
09/22/12 Shannon Marie Conley, 32, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

09/21/12 Charles Cranmer, 19, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Reckless Driving, Driving While Suspended-Prior, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment.

09/20/12 James Aubry McWhorter, 18, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

09/20/12 Joshua A. Messinio, 18, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

09/19/12 Scott Alan Campbell, 41, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

09/19/12 Steven Bryan Ford, Jr., 22, of Rochester, IN, arrested on a body attachment.

09/17/12 Kimberly Whited, 41, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
09/23/12 Joanne Deming called police to report that she found a bicycle in her yard.

09/23/12 Orlean Janasz found her son’s residence had been broken into. The back window was open and two packages that had been left outside were now inside the residence and opened. The contents were stolen. A witness reportedly saw a man climb into the window and a description was given to police.

09/23/12 Knox police were called to a home on Lake St. The owners found a girls bike in their yard that did not belong to them.

09/19/12 Garrel Cole advised police of a vandalism. Words in red paint were visible on a wooden privacy fence that faced the alley on 203 S. Heaton Street.

09/18/12 Carlin Manns and Todd Fisher reported damage to a vehicle. The passenger outside mirror was broken off and there were several scratches made beneath the driver’s outside mirror.

09/17/12 An employee at the Next Door Food Store on U.S. 35 and Lake Street reported a drive-off of $100 in gas.

Arrests:
09/22/12 Nathan White, 33, 311 S. Ruthie Dr. #2, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Driving While Suspended-Prior.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

09/18/12 – A resident of the 1600 block of Fernwood Drive in Knox told police that a contractor had scammed him.

09/18/12 – A caller told police that he had found several empty blister packs of cold medication near county roads 700 East and 100 North.

09/19/12 – A resident of the 3600 block of East Debby Drive in Knox told police she was a victim of fraud.

09/19/12 – A resident of the 6900 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported his neighbor had seen kids had run out of his residence while he was on vacation.

09/19/12 – A gun was reportedly stolen from a residence in the 4600 block of North 500 East in Knox.

09/20/12- A woman from the 2100 lock of East 400 South in Knox told police that several items had been stolen from her home.

09/21/12 – Someone kicked in the door of a residence in the 2100 block of North Range Road in Knox.

09/22/12 – A resident of the 11600 block of East South Avenue in Walkerton told police that someone had slashed the tires on his car and truck.

09/22/12 – A caller from the 6900 block of East 25 North in Knox told police that someone had stolen her Craftsman powerwasher from her front deck.

09/22/12 – A 12-year-old was admitted to the emergency room for a gunshot wound to the hand that reportedly happened while target practicing

09/22/12 – Two limestone heads were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 8200 block of South U.S. 421 in San Pierre.

09/23/12 – The mailbox of a residence in the 7700 block of South 100 West in North Judson was reportedly smashed with a pumpkin.

09/23/12 – Jessica Waldrop of North Judson told police she had been battered by a male subject.

09/24/12 – A caller told police that someone had broken into buildings near the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Road 23 in Grovertown.

09/24/12 – A resident of the 7600 block of South 700 East in Knox told police that his neighbors were throwing human feces over the fence into her yard.

09/24/12 – Shermetta Gastineau of Rensselaer told police her vehicle had been hit in the parking lot of Dooley’s in San Pierre but the other vehicle had driven off.

09/25/12 – A man told police he had been chased down the street on South 300 East in Knox

09/25/12 – A resident of the 4900 block of North Ohio Street in Grovertown told police that someone had hit his building with a vehicle..

Arrests

09/18/2012 – Jack P. Stoddard, 27, of Knox: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated after he reportedly drove into a ditch near county roads 25 North and 600 East near Knox.

09/19/12 – Stanley Kazimirz Dunkler, 70, of Knox: Domestic Battery.

09/20/12 – Joseph R. McKeehan, 28, of Walkerton.

09/20/12 – Police arrested Edith J. Cooper, 61, of San Pierre and Michael Scott Herma, 50, of San Pierre after they were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

09/20/12 – Steven Howard Dickerhodd, 28, of Peru: Possession of Marijuana Over 30 Grams.

09/20/12 – Jonathan Cortez, 22, of North Judson and Brandon Scot Zachary, 19 of North Judson were arrested after a woman advised her home had been broken into and she had seen them on the property.

09/25/12 – Jerry Alan Lempke, 42, of Walkerton: Domestic Battery.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
09/15/12 After responding to a reckless driving complaint in the 400 Block of High Street, the North Judson Police located the vehicle and a uniform traffic ticket was issued to the driver.

09/15/12 While on patrol in the 3000 block of Second Street, officers located subjects who admitted setting of fireworks earlier, resulting in a complaint. They were advised to halt or be issued an ordinance violation. No fireworks were ignited in the presence of the Officer. Fireworks may only be ignited five days prior to the Fourth of July, July 4th, five days after July 4th, and New Year’s Eve.

09/13/12 A resident in the 500 block of Keller Avenue reported to North Judson Police a Domestic complaint. The Officer checked the area and was not able to locate anyone.

09/13/12 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas performed a traffic stop on a vehicle without a license plate. The passenger of the vehicle, Beth Ann Fisher, 48, of North Judson, was found to have an outstanding warrant from Pulaski County. She was arrested and transported to the county line. Fisher was turned over to a Pulaski County Deputy at that time.

09/12/12 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley performed a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Seth Allen Terry, 34, of North Judson, was found to be driving on a Suspended Drivers License-Prior. Officer Conley issued Terry a summons to appear in Knox City Court and forwarded a report to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.

09/11/12 Police responded to two people selling items door-to-door on Lane Street. The officer located the individuals and advised them that they had to obtain a Peddler’s Permit from the North Judson Town Clerk’s Office.

09/10/12 A resident in the 100 block of N. George Street reported that his steel garbage can was stolen from the alley.

09/10/12 North Judson police responded to a reckless driving complaint. The vehicle was heading East on State Road 10 from 700 West. The officer located the vehicle and preformed a traffic stop and issued a verbal warning to the driver.

Arrests:
09/13/12 Beth Ann Fisher, 48, of North Judson, IN, arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Pulaski County.

09/12/12 Seth Allen Terry, 34, of North Judson, IN, long form arrest for Driving While Suspended-Prior.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/16/12 Several car vs. deer accidents were called in to the Sheriff’s Department.

09/16/12 A Winamac woman reported the theft of $500 from her home.

09/16/12 Police received a complaint of a resident burning things that aren’t legal to burn. Police arrived on scene and found that the subject was burning yard waste and it was legal to burn.

09/15/12 The Star City Fire Department was called to a small brush fire in a resident’s yard on State Road 119.

09/14/12 Pulaski county police were in a pursuit incident on U.S. 35 in Winamac with a motorcycle.

09/14/12 The Pulaski County Jail staff had a medical emergency situation in the jail.

09/14/12 A Winamac man notified police that he flipped his bike and may have broken his shoulder.

09/13/12 A Medaryville resident called police as he thought people were stealing anhydrous ammonia from his tanks. Police found that the locks were broken off but believe nothing was stolen.

09/13/12 A Medaryville man reported the theft of his prescription medication and he was informed that the Sheriff’s Department does not file reports for stolen medication.

09/13/12 The Winamac Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Winamac Town Park.

09/12/12 A Winamac man notified police that he has some marijuana growing on his property and wants to know what to do with it. There were 12 plants on the property.

09/10/12 A Medaryville resident told police that someone just hit his car with a mailbox. It broke off the rearview mirror and scratched the side.

09/10/12 A Medaryville man reported a gun stolen from his vehicle.

Arrests:
09/17/12 Kimberly Whited, 41, 12002 W. 100 S., Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Discharged 09/17/12

09/16/12 Lawrence MacDougal 37, 601 E. Meric, Indianapolis, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

09/16/12 Billy Shidler, Jr. 19, 3314 N. 300 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Disorderly Conduct and Minor Consumption. Discharged 09/17/12

09/16/12 Mitchel Shidler, 27, 109 S. Logan St., Kewanna, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Law Enforcement. Discharged 09/16/12

09/15/12 Attla R. Dupree, 43, 4305 Cullerton, Chicago, IL arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. She was arrested again for the same charge 13 hours later. Discharged 09/15/12

09/15/12 Robert Campbell, 38, 309 W. 2nd St., Reynolds, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. Discharged 09/15/12

09/13/12 Beth A. Fisher, 48, 0160 W. 625 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants. Discharged 09/14/12

09/11/12 David S. Conley, 35, 14810 W. 450 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Methamphetamine. Discharged 09/12/12

09/11/12 Roscoe A. Durflinger, 50, 105 Iroquois Dr., Kentland, IN, arrested on a body attachment. Discharged 09/13/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
09/15/12 Brandon Haddix reported the theft of a 20” bar Stihl model 391 brand chainsaw stolen from the back of his pickup truck.

09/13/12 Geraldine Minix told police that her neighbors were trespassing on her property. A part of her neighbor’s landscaping is on her property and they walk into her yard to tend to it.

Arrests:
09/13/12 Greg Schweisthal, 38, 454 E. Lake St., Knox, IN arrested on an arrest warrant for Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor Child x4.

09/12/12 Richard Freeman, 36, 309 Ruthie Dr. #A2, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charge of False Reporting and Residential Entry.

09/12/12 Dennis Hamilton, 305 Bender St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery, Domestic Battery, Battery, Intimidation x2 and Invasion of Privacy.

09/11/12 Kurtis Singleton, 345 N. State Road 23, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.

09/11/12 Timothy Davis, 41, 221 E. 800 N., Monterey, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
09/09/12 North Judson Police Officer Todd Keen performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for disregarding a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle, Sarah J. McDaniel, 30, of North Judson, did not have a valid driver license. Officer Keen issued a citation and completed a report charging her for Driving While Suspended-Prior. The report was forwarded to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.

09/08/12 The North Judson Police Department investigated a report of a possible intoxicated driver near the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Railroad Street. Officer Darren Conley arrived and observed a motorcycle laying in the grass and the driver leaned up against a vehicle. After a brief investigation, Earl T. Leinbach, 50, of Hamlet, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated.

09/07/12 An employee at a gas station reported a drive-off of $50.00. This incident is still being investigated.

09/06/12 A resident in the 200 block of W. Weninger Street reported to the North Judson Police Department that she is receiving harassing phone calls. A report was taken.

09/05/12 The North Judson Police Department responded to a domestic complaint in the 200 block of Lane Street. After a brief investigation, it was found to be a verbal argument. Both parties involved went their separate ways.

09/05/12 A business in the 400 block of E. Talmer Avenue reported to the North Judson Police Department that there was a stray dog on the property. The officer checked the area, but was unable to locate the dog.

Arrests:
09/09/12 Sarah J. McDaniel, 30, of North Judson, IN, was long-formed for Driving While Suspended-Prior.

09/08/12 Earl T. Leinbach, 50, of Hamlet, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/09/12 A Winamac woman called police to report that a man stole her puppy after her other dog reportedly killed his dog. After a while, the puppy was returned to the owner.

09/09/12 An accident was reported on U.S 421 and State Road 114 in Winamac. Injuries did occur and all subjects were taken to the Jasper County Hospital.

09/09/12 A Medaryville woman called police and reported two suspicious men at her rental property. Two men were in a black van with a white cargo trailer and they told her they were hired to weatherize the house and they were allowed to take whatever was left inside the foreclosed property. They provided telephone numbers for the person(s) who gave them permission and when they were called, the person had no idea what she was talking about. The men returned the items taken from the home and left.

09/09/12 A Medaryville man called police to report that some kids in a smaller pickup bashed in his neighbor’s mailbox. Another report of the same activity was called in from another Medaryville resident 10 minutes later.

09/08/12 An employee with the Good Oil Company in Winamac reported a drive-off of $40.

09/08/12 A Winamac woman reported a hit-and-run accident. She told police that the vehicle swerved into her car, hit it and then left.

09/07/12 A Winamac man said he was being chased by a neighbor in a pickup. He told police that the person had tried to run him off the road a couple of times.

09/07/12 A Winamac man said his neighbor let his horses out .

09/07/12 An older man was reportedly dumping trash into a business dumpster and when he was told he couldn’t do that, the older man threatened the employee. The man was issued a no trespass warning.

09/07/12 A vehicle was reported stolen by a man living in Winamac. Police are investigating the issue.

09/06/12 A Medaryville woman reported mailbox damage.

09/06/12 A Medaryville man called police when he noticed damage to his car. Police arrived and noted that it appeared his vehicle was hit by a baseball bat.

09/06/12 The County Highway Superintendent told officers that some unknown person(s) broke out the window on the county oil truck.

09/06/12 Officers responded to a car vs dump truck accident at State Road 39 and State Road 14. The dump truck had rolled onto its side. All drivers and passengers were ok.

09/06/12 A Medaryville woman told police that things keep coming up missing from her residence. She wants to talk to an officer about putting up a wire around her property that will shock people who try and come onto her property. She has boxes missing from her closet and some medication has gone missing.

09/05/12 Police are investigating an incident where a car was damaged with a brick. The suspect(s) also spray-painted words in the complaintant’s grass.

09/05/12 Officers were called to a residence in Monterey where a landlord found drugs at a rental property.

09/04/12 A Winamac woman told police that she had items stolen from her in the past two weeks. Two crossbows, some Harley Davidson items and other things are missing from her residence.

09/04/12 A Winamac man reported the theft of scrap metal from his property.

09/04/12 A Winamac man called police to report that some unknown person(s) threw a brick at his vehicle.

Arrests:
09/09/12 Brandi Underwood, 18, 914 S. Sunflower Ln, Rochester, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery. Discharged 09/10/12

09/06/12 James Pappas, 55, 168 Moorland, Valparaiso, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 09/07/12

09/05/12 Lawrence Minarik, 30, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Invasion of Privacy.

09/04/12 Jennifer Risner Collins, 33, 4240 W. 400 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery. Discharged 09/06/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
09/09/12 Misty Masteron was parked in the east parking lot of the Knox High School while attending a Pop Warner football game and when she returned to her car, she noticed damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.

09/07/12 Tamara Trenner reported her purse stolen.

09/07/12 Joseph Romenzak called police to report a burglary and theft. Some unknown person(s) stole a checkbook, a DVD player and other items.

Arrests:
09/10/12 Robert Wislinski, 64, 254 W. Bender St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Indecent Exposure, Disorderly Conduct and Harassment.

09/09/12 Gerald Boyd, Jr., 20, 5-B N. Bower St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active Knox City Court warrant for Failure to Appear.

09/08/12 Matthew LaMarr, 33, 305 S. Pearl St., #4, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Habitual Substance Offender.

09/05/12 Dawn Vanna, 46, 208 S. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on two counts of Battery.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

09/03/12 – A resident of the 2500 block of North 1025 East in Knox told police that he shot two dogs that killed his animals.

09/03/12 – A resident of the 8900 block of South Sycamore Street in Monterey reported that he had heard his house was broken into and being used to manufacture methamphetamine.

09/03/12 – A resident of the 9800 block of East 700 North in Walkerton reported he was being harassed over the phone.

09/03/12 – Extra patrol was requested around Richard’s of Toto due to problems with juveniles.

09/03/12 – A resident of the 5100 block of East 500 South in Knox told police that an intoxicated man was outside in the area, yelling about killing his kids.

09/04/12 – A driver near the intersection of State Road 10 and U.S. 35 reported her vehicle had been hit by a bottle thrown from a tan Dodge 4×4.

09/04/12 – Julie Joseph of Knox told police that someone had entered her father’s residence and stole titles to vehicles and other items while he was in the hospital.

09/04/12 – A resident of the 2400 block of East 400 South in Knox told police that someone had stolen a safe from his home.

09/05/12 – Theresa Keckler of Grovertown reported she had been scammed by a fraudulent Craigslist ad.

09/05/12 – A hit and run was reported at the entrance of Save-a-Lot in Knox.

09/06/12 – The Sheriff’s Department’s speed sign was reportedly flipped upside down and both tires were flattened near the Bass Lake Beach.

09/06/12 – Ron Pippenger of Walkerton told police that a residence he had been renting out was destroyed by its occupants.

09/06/12 – Melissa Jordan of Knox told police that someone had stolen a dozen pills of her husband’s pain medication.

09/06/12 – A caller from the 8200 block of North Tippecanoe Drive in Walkerton told police that his renters had left the house trashed and he detects a strange odor throughout the home.

09/06/12 – A fight was reported in the 2600 block of East Tribue Drive in Knox.

09/07/12 – A resident of the 7300 block of South 250 West in North Judson reported someone had stolen his trash can and the trash within.

09/07/12 – A resident of the 7600 block of East 25 North in Knox told police that someone had stolen an Xbox from her residence.

09/07/12 – A Knox woman told police that she received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be with the FBI.

09/08/12 – Linda Howard of Monterey reported someone had busted out the windows on her vehicle.

09/08/12 – A resident of the 2600 block of South 350 East in Knox told police that someone had stolen items from his shed.

09/09/12 – A resident of the 5700 block of South 900 East in Monterey told police that someone had broken into his semi and stolen his credit cards and money.

09/09/12 – A caller reported Zrod and Customs Shop was broken into.

09/09/12 – A caller told police that juveniles in a brown Ford truck were trying to smash mailboxes in the area of 550 East and 250 South in Knox.

09/09/12 – A resident of the 900 block of South 1025 East in Knox told police that someone had called him and told him they were on their way to beat him and his wife up.

09/09/12 – A resident of the 900 block of South 1025 East in Knox reported his home had been broken into and his belongings were missing.

09/10/12 – A resident of the 300 block of West 600 North in Hamlet told police that her neighbor had run subjects off the property who had been attempting to take scrap metal from the property.

09/10/12 – A resident of the 10800 block of East Iroquois Road in Walkerton reported that someone had broken into their truck and stolen items.

Arrests:

09/03/12 – Willard Lawson, 28, of La Porte: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

09/07/12 – David Anthony Pekofske, 35, of Walkerton following an accident near 875 North and 1150 East in Koontz Lake.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/31/12 A resident in the 600 block of Magnolia Street reported a theft. Their son’s riding lawn mower fuel filter and spark plug were stolen. The fuel line was also cut. This incident remains under investigation.

08/31/12 North Judson Police Officer Todd Keen responded to a call of a male subject staggering in the roadway on County Road 600 West just North of State Road 10. Officer Keen located the subject and he was found to be intoxicated. Officer Keen arrested Benjamin N. Massey, 21, of Georgia, for Public Intoxication.

08/30/12 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely received an emergency call in reference to a young boy involved in a traffic accident in the 200 Block of Garden Street around 4:40 p.m. An eight-year-old boy was treated by Starke County EMS and transported to IU Health Starke Hospital where he was later released. The boy rode a bicycle onto the street and into a 2003 Nisson that was traveling east on Garden Street. The driver applied his brakes and stopped. He stated he was traveling around 10 mph prior to the incident. Vessely estimated damages under $500. Vessely added “ Any accident or trauma can be very dramatic for everyone involved in an accident, including the parent of a child. In this case, injuries could have been more severe and I am glad that they were not. This is a good reminder for both drivers and bicyclists to be more observant of each other. Drivers need to check all directions and be prepared for pedestrians or bicyclists to pull out from between vehicles, in the middle of the block, or dart out at an intersection. Be careful, drive slow and safe and be prepared for anything at all times. School is back in session. Children and bicyclists need to obey safety rules of the road as well. Be alert and cross safely at an intersection. Do not ride or walk out from between parked cars and look both ways before crossing any roadway.”

08/30/12 The North Judson Police Department received information in reference to a male subject that had a warrant. North Judson Officers Frank Thomas and Darren Conley went to a residence in the 2400 block of English Lake Road and located Bradley Allen White, 24, of North Judson. Bradley was arrested on two Starke County Circuit Court Warrants for Failure to Appear.

08/29/12 A resident in the 200 block of Vine Street reported that there was a strong smell of marijuana in the area. A North Judson Officer was dispatched and was unable to locate the source of the odor.

08/28/12 A resident reported that he saw a male subject laying in the grass under a tree in the 600 block of County Road 400 South. The North Judson Police officer located the male subject. The male advised that he was taking a long bike ride and was tired and decided to lay down for awhile. The male stated that he was fine and did not need medical attention.

08/27/12 A resident in the 600 block of Laurel Street reported to North Judson Police that he located a gas can and a piece of garden hose in his yard next to his house. The items were collected and taken to the police department.

Arrests:
08/30/11 Bradley Allen White, 24, of North Judson, IN arrested for two Starke County Circuit Court Warrants for Failure to Appear.

08/30/12 Benjamin N. Massey, 21, of Georgia, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/03/12 Winamac Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire. The vehicle was out in the middle of a field on 125 East in Winamac. Fire officials believe that the fire may have been intentionally set.

09/03/12 Winamac police were called to a home where the homeowner reported damage to his vinyl fence post.

09/03/12 A Winamac woman reported her husband’s vehicle stolen from their front yard. The keys were under the seat.

09/03/12 A Medaryville police officer notified dispatch that she found a door was open at an apartment complex and that items were destroyed in one of the apartments. The officer noted that it appeared that kids kicked open the door and trashed the apartment.

09/03/12 A woman called police to report that she was driving her car by the IGA in Francesville and lost control and got into an accident. Her husband sustained a few cuts on his arm that may need stitches.

09/03/12 A Winamac woman called police to report a weird smell coming from an apartment in her building. Police arrived at the scene and found that the smell came from a person in an apartment cooking dinner. No other smells were detected.

09/02/12 A Pulaski resident called police to report that two dog cages sitting in his front yard were stolen. The cages were listed for sale.

09/02/12 A Monterey resident told police that some unknown person(s) cut the head off her dog and left its body in her yard. When the officer took at look at the site, he noted that it appeared that another animal may have gotten to the dog.

09/01/12 A call came into the Sheriff’s Department that a woman was hit by a vehicle backing up in a residential area in Medaryville. The woman was complaining of right arm and leg pain. She was taken to the Jasper County Hospital for medical attention.

09/01/12 A Pulaski County deputy notified dispatch that a large limb fell on his squad car.

09/01/12 A Medaryville man complained of a neighbor shooting his gun. Police asked the subject’s mother about the shooting and she said he was shooting from the front porch into a tree in the front yard.

09/01/12 Pulaski County deputies were called to an accident on 100 East south of 400 North in Winamac where a teenage driver went off the road and hit a pole at that location. Power lines were down, but no injuries were reported.

09/01/12 A Medaryville resident complained that some unknown person(s) put diesel fuel in her vehicle’s gas tank.

09/01/12 A Winamac man called police to report that someone stopped in front of his residence and was going through his mail.

08/31/12 A Pulaski man called police to report that he just hit an electric pole and drove away. He is in his driveway. The pole and power lines were in the roadway.

08/29/12 A Medaryville woman told police that she woke up and found that her vehicle was stolen. She said the keys were in the vehicle when it was stolen.

08/29/12 An employee at the Good Oil Company reported the theft of $75 in gas.

08/29/12 A Monterey woman told police that some unknown person(s) broke into her house and stole some of her property, including two vehicles. One of the vehicles was later found.

08/28/12 A person was injured after falling out of the back of the truck. The driver told police that he was swerving to miss someone in the road and the action caused the person to fall out of the back of the truck. The passenger sustained a head injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

08/28/12 Police were notified that someone in the Denham area has been attempting to steal a gas pipe.

Arrests:
09/03/12 Kelly P. Fricke, 28, 215 Wood St., Crown Point, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 09/03/12

09/03/12 Dustin R. Kough, 18, 317 S. West St., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Minor Consumption. Discharged 09/04/12

09/02/12 Jennifer L. Howard, 34, 511 S. Burson St. Apt. 2, Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, False Informing and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment. Discharged 09/03/12

09/02/12 Scott A. Campbell, 41, 582 Summit St., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Driving While Suspended-Prior and Possession of Chinese Throwing Stars. Discharged 09/04/12

09/01/12 Paulette Clemons, 52, 222 W. Locust Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Starke County. Discharged 09/02/12

09/01/12 Thomas L. James, 21, 8770 S. Main St., Ora, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana. Discharged 09/01/12

09/01/12 Randle Conley, 46, 3215 W. 625 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on a parole violation.

08/30/12 Laura Minnick, 47, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 09/01/12

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

08/28/12 – Shannon Scarborough of Knox reported a black male subject was at her home trying to sell cleaning products, but when she said no, he became belligerent and accused her of being racist.

08/28/12 – A man from the 6700 block of E. 650 S. in Knox told police that he was harassed at the Bass Lake Sandbar.

08/29/12 – A man at the Grovertown Truck Stop told police that someone had drained the diesel fuel from his tanks in his cab overnight.

08/29/12 – Paula Smith of North Judson reported someone had used her personal information to open a Sears account.

08/29/12 – A resident of the 9100 block of East 100 North in Knox reported she had been battered by a male subject.

08/30/12 – A resident of the 5400 block of South 250 East in Knox told police that someone was breaking into her garage wearing a black hoodie and black jeans.

08/30/12 – A resident of the 6200 block of South 600 East in Knox told police that she thinks she was scammed by an ad in the South Bend Tribune.

08/30/12 – A resident of the 6500 block of East 200 South in Knox told police that a lot of people have been speeding on County Road 200 South near 650 East; he requested extra patrol.

08/30/12 – A resident of the 1100 block of East 150 South in Knox reported she had been harassed.

08/30/12 – Justin Hoser of Walkerton reported someone had been breaking out his windows.

08/31/12 – A resident of the 8600 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox told police that someone had broken into her home.

08/31/12 – A hit and run occurred near the intersection of U.S. 30 and 1200 East.

09/02/12 – A caller advised there were two drunk males near his property yelling at screaming at each other.

09/02/12 – A resident of the 1900 block of East State Road 10 in Knox told police that someone had broken into her business.

09/03/12 – A resident of the 2500 block of North 1025 East in Knox told police that he had shot two dogs that killed his animals.

Arrests

08/29/12 – David B. Drangmeister, 40, of North Judson: Suspended/Revoked Driver’s License.

08/29/12 – Heather Wilson, 24, of Wheatfield: Drug possession.

08/31/12 – Jonnie V. Wheeler, 39: Criminal damage to vehicle, Resisting Law Enforcement.

09/03/12 – Willard Lawson, 28, of LaPorte: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
09/04/12 A fight was reported at Zingo Express. Sean Lynch was reportedly hit by another man while pumping gas.

08/31/12 April Cooke reported that her vehicle was sideswiped by another vehicle while parked on Lake Street. The mirror was broken off the driver’s side door.

08/31/12 Ashley Keen told police her wallet was stolen while visiting her aunt at the Oak Estates apartments.

08/31/12 Roman Jachim reported damage to his vehicle due to hot ash falling from the city’s controlled burn on County Road 450 East just north of County Road 250 East. The ashes reportedly burned down into the paint.

08/30/12 Ralph Scarborough reported the theft of an air compressor. The items were later located and returned.

08/27/12 Knox police responded to a dog bite call. A four-year-old child was reportedly bitten in the face by a friend’s dog. The dog was taken into custody by the animal control officer.

08/26/12 Zach Whitfield told police that he and his daughter were chased by a vicious dog. A pit bull came running from another residence on Locust Street and began fighting with the brown lab. Animal control removed the lab from the residence and deemed it a vicious dog. It was taken to the Starke County Humane Society.

Arrests:
09/04/12 Aaron Egger, 33, 627 Manchester Drive, Rochester, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine and two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

09/03/12 Jason E. Cooke, 1019 W. Jackson St., Plymouth, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Criminal Trespass.

09/02/12 Todd Kring, 7920 Country Breeze East Dr., Culver, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants for Failure to Appear in Knox City Court and Marshall County Superior Court.

09/01/12 James R. Borton, 47, 302 E. Delaware St., Knox, IN arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana.
Richard G. Garrison, Jr., 34, 306 E. Danker, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana.
Lolus Johnson, 51, 301 E. Danker, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance.
Jeremiah Johnson, 25, 344 E. Spruce Dr. #1, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana.
Sheila Johnson, 49, 344 W. Spruce Dr. #1, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Legend Drug.
Deborah L. Clemons, 44, 344 W. Spruce Dr. #1, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana.

08/31/12 Amanda Tomerlin, 26, 908 S. Pearl St., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant through Starke County Circuit Court.

08/30/12 Sarah Fletcher, 24, 422 Star Ct., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Neglect of a Dependent.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/24/12 A resident in the 300 block of West State Street reported his vehicle had been damaged by person carrying a stick. A suspect was identified and this incident remains under investigation by the North Judson Police Department.

08/24/12 Several juveniles were observed in the area of George and New York Streets playing on and about, and in and around several storage buildings. The officers warned those who were in the area not to return to the property or face criminal trespassing charges. Some damage was reported by Norwayne Lumber.

08/23/12 The North Judson Park Department reported to the police department that a few of the picnic tables in the park on Weninger Street were damaged. Police issued stern warning to several juveniles that were in the park.

08/21/12 A property damage accident took place in the North Judson–San Pierre High School parking lot Tuesday morning. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely investigated the incident where a student driving a S-10 Chevy pickup pulled out of a parking space and turned to the right too soon. The student struck the vehicle parked to it causing around $1,000 in damages.

08/20/12 North Judson police responded to a report of a fight in the 500 Block of Keller Avenue. When police arrived, two adult males had separated and one had left the area.

Arrests:
No date listed: Tommy A. Chocholek, 44, 305 W. 40th Lane, Griffith, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/26/12 A Winamac woman told police that she was out of town and her home was broken into and items were stolen.

08/26/12 A Winamac man called police for his friend who stated his friend just broke up with his girlfriend and she beat him up and is chasing him around the yard.

08/26/12 Winamac police were notified of a truck that had a refrigerator and a bike in the back that was driving up and down alleys on the north side of town.

08/25/12 Winamac police were called to a two vehicle accident in front of McDonald’s. No injuries were reported.

08/25/12 Pulaski County dispatch received an animal neglect call at a residence in Star City. The caller stated that the puppy had long hair and had been left outside for a few days without water or food. A deputy checked on the puppy and gave it water. It appeared that the dog was getting some food but it had no water or adequate shelter. Animal control was called.

08/25/12 One person was injured after a car flipped west of State Road 39 on 100 N. in Winamac.

08/25/12 A horse was struck by a vehicle south of 400 North on U.S. 421 in Winamac. The horse was injured but it later died after it was struck by a semi about a half hour later. The accident damaged both the vehicle and the semi. No injuries were reported.

08/24/12 A Winamac resident called police to file a theft report from a rental property. The landlord said she may have found meth related items while making an inventory list.

08/24/12 A Winamac man told Winamac Police that he bought a bike last week and somebody stole it

08/24/12 A Medaryville man reported the theft of his cell phone

08/23/12 Pulaski County dispatch was alerted that a home may have been broken into on 75 N. in Winamac. The home was a summer home and was empty but now there’s someone in it.

08/23/12 Good Oil Company reported a drive off.

08/23/12 A county highway employee was rear-ended on 500 W. just north of State Road 14 in Winamac while in a county vehicle. EMS was called to the scene.

08/22/12 A Winamac resident reported the theft of his garbage tote.

08/22/12 A Star City man who owns the storage units reported that all of the units on the south side of the building have been broken into. Five locks were cut off the units.

08/22/12 A gas can full of gas was reported stolen out of the back of a Winamac resident’s pickup.

08/22/12 Winamac police are investigating a threat on the Eastern Pulaski Schools.

08/21/12 A Medaryville man reported the theft of eight beehives.

08/21/12 Vandalism was reported to the bathrooms in the Winamac Town Park.

Arrests:
08/27/12 April Starr-Reed, 44, 6283 E. Nana Circle, Monticello, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/24/12 Robert Sobieck, 43, 210 S. Market St. Apt. 5, Winamac, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants. Discharged 08/25/12

08/24/12 Victor Bessard, 32, 2403 U.S. 31 Lot 32, Plymouth, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/23/12 Ronald R. Russell, 25, Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 08/24/12

08/20/12 Joshua S. Allen, 33, 1367 W. County Road 500 S. Crawfordsville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana. Discharged 08/21/12

08/20/12 Carrie Shidler, 26, 3179 W. 250 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/21/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
08/25/12 Jimmy Ellis told the police department ran into a concrete guard pillar located at Main Street and Bender Street

08/24/12 Meda Howard told police that she was parked in the Five Star parking lot and someone had hit her vehicle and left the scene.

08/22/12 Doug Densmore reported that someone broke into his shed.

08/21/12 A Next Door Food Store employee reported a drive off of $57.00 in gas.

08/20/12 John Desabatine told police that trash was being left in his employer’s dumpster.

Arrests:
08/23/12 A 16-year-old child was arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested on preliminary charges of Dealing Marijuana, and Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams.
A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.

08/22/12 Forrest Back, 43, 333 Ruthie Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

08/21/12 Dennis Wireman, 434560 S. 300 E. Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Syringe and Possession of a Controlled Substance X2.

08/21/12 Frank Sutkowski, 38, 2750 E. Tribue Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

08/21/12 – A fight was reported at the Burger King in Knox.

08/22/12 – A caller from the 10500 block of East 600 North in Grovertown told police that someone had stolen irrigation wire, an irrigation motor, and other items from buildings on 1100 North.

08/22/12 – A resident of the 11200 block of Pottawotomie Trail in Walkerton told police that someone had stolen items from her pier.

08/22/12 – An employee of T-Mobile called police and informed them that buss bars had been stolen from a cell tower on 125 East.

08/22/12 – A caller told police someone had tried to steal a laptop from Bailey’s in North Judson.

08/22/12 – A resident of the 5200 block of South A Street in North Judson told police that someone had vandalized her vehicle.

08/24/12 – A male subject reportedly threw a stick through a woman’s windshield near the 7600 block of East 300 North in Grovertown.

08/24/12 – A resident of the 3900 block of Boa Drive near Bass Lake told police a meter had been smashed at his residence.

08/25/12 – A resident on 600 East south of State Road 8 in Knox told police that someone has been destroying things on his property.

08/26/12 – A resident of the 7700 block of South 300 East told police that drug activity had been happening on her property over the past few months.

08/27/12 – A caller from the 3100 block of South U.S. 35 in Knox told police that someone had stolen from a storage unit.

Arrests:

08/22/12 – Amy Lowe of Walkerton: False Reporting.

08/22/12 – Nichole Leeann Dudek, 29: False Reporting.

08/23/12 – Aimee Carol Zimmerman, 39, of Knox.

08/26/12 – John Clemons, 40, of Knox: Battery

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/14/12 North Judson Police Officer Todd Keen responded to a call of a vehicle dragging a gas pump hose. The other end of the hose was still in the gas fill lid. Officer Keen preformed a traffic stop on the vehicle on State Road 10. After a brief investigation. The driver of the vehicle, Michael Anthony Silanskis, 44, of Knox was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving Under the Influence of a Narcotic.

08/14/12 Two juveniles told police that their bikes and backpacks were stolen from the alley behind Subway.

08/14/12 North Judson police responded to a call of a female driving recklessly around the North Judson-San Pierre Middle School. Officers located the vehicle parked in the parking lot unoccupied.

08/13/12 North Judson police responded to a single vehicle property damage accident in the area of English Lake Road and County Road 500 South. The driver, Brandon Lee Camp, told Officer Frank Thomas that his front tire slid off the roadway. Officer Thomas estimated the damages above $2,500 and no injuries were reported.

08/13/12 A resident in the 300 block of N. George Street reported that he had some friends over and someone stole some money out of his wallet. This remains under investigation.

08/13/12 North Judson police received a report of an older white truck tearing up the south ball field at the town park. When the Officer arrived the vehicle was gone.

08/10/12 A resident in the 600 block of Arlington Avenue reported that her mailbox was damaged.

08/07/12 A resident found two red flashing railroad signals in the alley in the 400 block of Keller Avenue.

08/07/12 A resident in the 700 block of Laurel Street requested extra patrol in reference to her being harassed by an ex-boyfriend.

Arrests:
08/14/12 Michael Anthony Silanskis, 44, of Knox, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving Under the Influence of a Narcotic.

08/07/12 Brad D. Allen, 31, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant for violation of a court order.

08/07/12 Plaze J. Campbell, 28, 204 Arrowhead, of Porter, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Operator Never Licensed.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/19/12 A man was injured in a single motorcycle accident in the Francesville area. The caller stated that the victim was his father and he was pulling out of the driveway at a slow speed, but lost control in the gravel.

08/18/12 A resident in the Monterey area reported an alleged battery incident that occurred in Illinois.

08/18/12 A Medaryville resident told police that she sideswiped another vehicle.

08/18/12 The Winamac Police Department was called to a break-in where several items were reported stolen.

08/17/12 A Winamac woman requested to speak to an officer regarding a stolen check.

08/17/12 A Winamac man called police to report a break-in at his house. He reported some articles were stolen in the burglary.

08/17/12 A two vehicle accident occurred at 114 and Highway 421 but no injuries were reported.

08/16/12 A business owner called police to report that some unknown subject(s) threw rocks through his office windows.

08/16/12 A Monterey resident reported emaciated horses outside the fence on the neighbor’s property. One horse had a bad gash on its leg and its ribs were showing. The caller said the other horse also looked in bad shape. The homeowners were contacted and said the horses were fine. The owner said the neighbors are not horse people and don’t know what they’re talking about.

Arrests:
08/20/12 Carrie Shidler, 26, 3179 W. 250 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/20/12 Mary F. Marinello, 57, 5017 Elm St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangerment and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15 or greater. Discharged 08/20/12

08/18/12 Kimberly Wireman, 25, 106 S. Fisher St., San Pierre, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Disorderly Conduct and Battery.

08/18/12 Michael O’Donnell, 43, 619 N. Agnew, Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Law Enforcement. Discharged 08/19/12

08/17/12 Sean P. Allman, 42, Wheatfield, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

08/17/12 Mitchell Wolff, 18, 608 N. Hathaway St., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglary and Theft. Discharged 08/17/12

08/16/12 Zachary Minix, 28, 414 W. Jefferson St., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/20/12

08/16/12 Justin Burch, 28, 6855 W. U.S. 421, San Pierre, IN, arrested on a small claims warrant. Discharged 08/16/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
08/21/12 An employee of Next Door Food Store reported the drive-off of $57.00 in gas.

08/18/12 Denise Kujawa called police to report the theft of cash from her purse. She also noted that a payment was made to a cellular phone account that was not hers that was paid with her debit card.

08/18/12 Crystal Boggess reported the theft of her son’s laptop. She noticed it missing after she let Maxine Grigsby stay over at her house the night prior to the theft. Her son’s computer was gone the next day and so was Grigsby.

08/17/12 Lillie McCullough told police that some unknown person(s) stole her husband’s generator from the shed on their property. The pad lock securing the shed had been cut and was laying on the ground.

08/11/12 A woman riding her bicycle on County Road 500 East, approximately ¼ mile north of 200 South flagged down a city officer to advise him of a possible dumped meth lab. The officer found a grocery bag containing an empty can of Coleman fuel and a Coca Cola bottle containing a liquid substance plus lithium batteries. The Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Lab Team was called to clean up the scene.

08/09/12 Robert Atkinson told officers that Roy McCarty had been to his residence and was intoxicated. McCarty was told to leave the property and returned shortly after leaving and was told again to leave. Atkinson said McCarty reportedly attempted to hit him and Atkinson picked up a metal pipe from nearby and hit McCarty with it. McCarty then left the property.

08/09/12 Raymond Hummel, Jr. reported the theft of a mattress and box springs out of the back of his pickup truck.

Arrests:
08/16/12 Mary Linsner, 43, 1004 Virginia Lane #23, Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant out of Fulton County.

08/10/12 Phillip Centers, 206 W. Locust Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on an outstanding warrant.

08/10/12 Doreena Smith, 39, 409 W. Ellis St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
Kelley D. Rowe, 43, Monterey, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment and cited for Driving While Suspended.

08/08/12 Forrest A. Back, 43, 70 ½ N. Layman Ave., Indianapolis, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

08/15/12 – A resident of the 10000 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre told police that her house was being broken into.

08/15/12 – A caller from the 7500 block of East 350 South in Knox told police that she returned home after being gone for a few days to find her home had been burglarized.

08/15/12 – A caller from the 4400 block of East Dawn Drive in Knox reported someone had been using their stepdaughter’s Medicaid card in Gary.

08/15/12 – A resident of the 1100 block of East 150 South in Knox told police that someone had ransacked her residence.

08/16/12 – A resident of the 9800 block of East 50 South told police that someone had rammed his vehicle and hit a building nearby.

08/16/12 – A caller told police that someone had stolen a bracelet and sold it at the pawn shop.

08/16/12 – Police received a call informing them that a man had been battered by a woman at the Bass Lake Sandbar.

08/16/12 – A resident of the 6000 block of South 900 East in Monterey told police that someone had stolen two guns from his home.

08/16/12 – A caller from the 5100 block of South 100 West in North Judson told police that someone was near her garage, possibly scrapping metal.

08/17/12 – A theft was reported in the 10400 block of East State Road 8 in Knox.

08/17/12 – A resident of the 4800 block of East 900 South in Knox told police that someone had stolen six guns from his home.

08/18/12 – A theft of a chainsaw and money was reported in the 5700 block of South 900 East in Knox.

08/19/12 – A caller from the 1100 block of East State Road 10 in Knox told police that she just chased off an intruder in her back yard.

08/20/12 – Greg Powell of Walkerton told police his car had been keyed while he was out of town.

08/20/12 – A caller from Stelrema in Knox told police someone had stolen a vehicle from the business.

Arrests

08/14/12 – Matthew S. Helsel, 28, of Kouts: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

08/14/12 – Bobby L. Jewell of Rochester: Resisting Law Enforcement, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of a Syringe.

08/17/12 – Gregory T. Moore, 44, of Winamac: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

08/19/12 – Jeremy Lowe, 33: Battery.

08/20/12 – Amy L. Cooke, 30, of Plymouth.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

08/08/12 – A woman from the 100 block of William Howard Drive in North Judson told police that someone had taken money from her bank account.

08/09/12 – A burglary was reported in the 400 block of North Sandy Knob Drive in San Pierre; the caller noted two male subjects were breaking into the pole barn.

08/09/12 – A theft was reported in the 10500 block of East 50 North in Knox.

08/09/12 – A resident of the 7300 block of North 1200 East in Knox told police that she was being harassed by a female subject.

08/10/12 – Cheri Everage of Grovertown told police that she received a suspicious package in the mail and she believes it may be part of a scam.

08/10/12 – A red Chevrolet Cavalier reported hit a mailbox in the 6500 block of South State Road 39 in North Judson.

08/10/12 – A woman told police that she was being harassed in the 4300 block of East 250 South in Knox.

08/11/12 – A caller told police that he witnessed a male subject place a large bag of marijuana in his vehicle at the mint factory near State Road 39 and 800 South in North Judson.

08/12/12 – Karen Howard of North Judson told police that someone has been stealing personal checks from her residence.

08/12/12 – Angie Jesuit of Knox told police that someone was doing donuts in front of her mother-in-law’s residence, damaging a fence post and chipping her windshield with flying gravel.

08/12/12 A resident of the 300 block of West State Road 10 in North Judson told police she was being harassed.

08/13/12 – William Lagace of Monterey told police that his property was being vandalized and his daughter threatened by her classmates.

08/13/12 – A resident of the 6800 block of East Oakwood Avenue in Knox told police that she had been battered by a male subject.

08/13/12 – Nora Henry of Knox told police that someone had stolen at least $5000 worth of items from her residence.

Arrests

08/07/12 – Plaze Johnathon Campbell, 28, of Porter County following an accident on Range Road north of Toto Road in Knox.

08/09/12 – George W. Fredriksen, 60, of Knox following a traffic accident on 300 East nroth of 500 North in Knox.

08/11/12 – Adam Lee White, 29, of Knox following a traffic stop in which he was found to be without a valid drivers’ license.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/15/12 A two vehicle accident was reported between 600 W. and 700 W. and 500 S. in Winamac. No injuries were reported.

08/15/12 A driver called the Francesville Police Department to report an accident. The driver had dropped her cell phone and when she was going to retrieve it, the vehicle left the road. She was able to bring the vehicle on the road, but there was undercarriage damage to the car and a tire was damaged.

08/15/12 A Winamac bus driver accidentally pulled down an anchor cable line from a utility pole and kept going. The school bus driver was aware of the situation and the school called the utility company to make arrangements for repairs.

08/15/12 A Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputy reported a flat tire when enroute to a call.

08/15/12 A Winamac resident called police to report that some unknown person(s) broke into a storage unit. The same officer was flagged down while at the storage unit for another burglary report.

08/15/12 A Medaryville resident reported the theft of a truck full of copper wire.

08/15/12 A Winamac man called to file a cyber bullying report.

08/15/12 Medaryville police were called to an active meth lab in which three people were arrested.

08/15/12 Pulaski County dispatchers received a call about a man who ran his vehicle into the ditch north of Casey’s in Winamac but he wasn’t injured.

08/14/12 A Pulaski County deputy told dispatchers that he hit a raccoon with his police commission and damaged the vehicle.

08/14/12 Two subjects were given trespass warnings after they were “doing donuts” in the gravel at the community building in the Winamac Town Park.

08/14/12 A Winamac business owner reported a shoplifter. The shop owner did not wish to press charges against the 13-year-old suspect.

08/13/12 A Winamac woman told police that she drove her vehicle into a ditch and she can’t get it out. No injuries were reported.

08/12/12 A caller said that a truck had gone off the roadway in a very deep ditch south of 550 S. and 600 W. in Winamac and did not see anyone around the vehicle.

08/12/12 A Winamac woman hit a pole in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital parking lot. No injuries were reported.

08/12/12 A Winamac resident told police that she owns a cabin just down the road from her house and some unknown person(s) stole all of the aluminum off the windows and inside the cabin. Other things were missing from the residence. The caller said this is the third or fourth time the house has been hit since July.

08/12/12 Pulaski Memorial Hospital called to report a young child with a dog bite.

08/11/12 A deputy gave a Winamac resident a warning after the resident reportedly drove his go-kart on a city street and did not obey traffic laws. The deputy told the driver to take the go-kart home and leave it there.

08/11/12 A Medaryville man reported a break-in at his home and the suspect stole some of his medication.

08/11/12 A teenager was taken home after a neighbor found him trespassing on a property on 200 S and the Tippecanoe River.

08/10/12 A Winamac officer responded to a two vehicle accident where one vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. No injuries were reported.

08/10/12 A Medaryville resident reported the theft of medications. The caller was reminded that the Sheriff’s Department does not take reports for stolen medications.

08/09/12 Winamac police responded to a call that a car window was broken out of a vehicle.

08/09/12 A landlord called Winamac police to report that the renter, who is moving out of the residence, stole items from the landlord’s garage. Some of the property was reportedly sold at a yard sale.

08/09/12 A Medaryville resident said that a note was left on his vehicle that someone hit his dog and when he spoke to her, she would not tell him where his dog is and she wasn’t going to return the dog. The woman believes that the owner is abusing the dog.

08/09/12 A Monon woman said she is moving from a residence and found her daughter’s money missing and a few other items missing as well.

08/08/12 A woman told police that she was involved in an accident. She put her car in the ditch and she is hurt and needs to go to the hospital. She reportedly bumped her head and her car was towed from the scene.

08/07/12 A man wrecked his bike and believed that he broke his foot.

Arrests:
08/16/12 Lori K. Schultz, 41, 313 Bell St, Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/15/12 James F. Richie, 38, 1149 E. 500 N., North Judson, IN, no specific charges listed.

08/15/12 Roger Frinkel, 31, 3356 N. 1400 W., Medaryville, IN, no specific charges listed.

08/15/12 Jimmy Cline, 43, no address given, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/15/12 Michelle Henson, 45, 124 N. Wisconsin, Hobart, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/16/12

08/14/12 Brandi Lewark, 30, 127 S. Market St., Francesville, IN, arrested on an active Starke County arrest warrant. Discharged 08/14/12

08/13/12 Nathan J. Winter, 19, 411 N. 200 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana and an active arrest warrant.

08/12/12 Marilyn Heiden, 61, 11070 W. 75 N., Kewanna, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/12/12

08/10/12 David Hughes, 36, 14898 W. 200 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft and an active arrest warrant.

08/09/12 Michael Fettig, 37, 510 S. Toner, Kewanna, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/10/12

08/09/12 Shane Born, 39, 14311 W. 55 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested onsite. Discharged 08/10/12

08/09/12 Daniel Allen, 23, 6101 N. 575 W.,. Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/13/12

08/08/12 Timothy Shepperd, 21, 12650 W. 175 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/07/12 Tyson Matthews, 22, 3078 N. 1300 W., Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

08/07/12 Vicki Leviner, 45, 604 N. Agnew, Winamac, IN, arrested on a body attachment. Discharged 08/07/12

08/07/12 Randall Pike, 56, 4024 E. 100 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a body attachment. Discharged 08/07/12

08/07/12 Brad Allen, 31, 5118 S. Driftwood Lane, North Judson, IN arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 08/09/12

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/05/12 A Monterey woman called the Sheriff’s Department just after midnight to report that her neighbors were lighting off big fireworks.

08/05/12 A man called police to report that a vehicle ran into his cornfield on 1700 West. The vehicle is damaged and two tires are missing.

08/05/12 A Winamac man reported the theft of scrap metal.

08/04/12 A caller reported a vehicle rolled over in a ditch and is partially in the roadway. No one was in the vehicle.

08/04/12 A man called police to say he can’t get his car from the towing company because he had to talk to police first. He said that he left his home in a hurry because he was mad at his girlfriend and a herd of deer ran in front of him. He went off the road and left the scene. He told police that he didn’t have his cell phone or he would have called shortly after the accident happened.

08/04/12 Two callers called the Sheriff’s Department complaining about shots fired and the complaintants told police they could hear the bullets through the trees on their property. The officer told the suspects to put their guns away, but they were out firing the guns again. When the officers talked to them again, they insisted they were out of ammo.

08/04/12 A Winamac woman reported the theft of a cell phone.

08/04/12 A hit and run accident was reported at the Family Express station in Medaryville.

08/03/12 The Francesville Fire Department was called to a fire at an office building. Fire departments from Buffalo Township and the Medaryville Fire Department were called to help in putting out the fire.

08/03/12 The Sheriff’s Department received a call from Fulton County in regards to a vehicle rollover. The driver was reportedly not hurt, but hiding in a cornfield after the accident.

08/02/12 A Star City man told police that a Coke machine was tipped over.

08/02/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called to help Fulton County fire units fight a large barn fire.

08/02/12 A Winamac man reported that the outside air conditioning unit was stolen from his property.

08/02/12 A Monterey man reported shots fired by the mobile home park. Police arrived on scene and found a .22 caliber handgun and evidence of a total of ten rounds fired.

08/01/12 The Francesville Police Department was called to a two vehicle accident. There were two children in the car and the father refused medical attention for him and for his two children. Police noted that the two children may have been injured in the accident as one hit the windshield and the other a mirror.

07/31/12 A drive-off of $75 and a separate incident where someone drove off with $46 worth of gas was reported from the Good Oil Company.

Arrests:
08/05/12 Franklin Nielson, 51, 211 Jefferson St., Box 142, Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 08/06/12

08/05/12 Angela Acevez, 43, 4134 Patsy Dr., Wheatfield, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 08/06/12

08/05/12 Nicholas Rowe, 22, 15385 W. 600 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct.

08/04/12 Darwin Wayberg, 52, 513 E. Pearl St., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.

08/04/12 Dennis Bailey, 57, 318 N. Newton St., Goodland, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Endangerment. Discharged 08/04/12

08/03/12 David A. Mattes, 57, 6751 S. Lambardy, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Residential Entry and Stalking.

08/02/12 Jennifer Trusty, 35, 1955 S. 250 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a body attachment for Failure to Appear. Discharged 08/02/12

08/02/12 Joey Frinkel, 27, 3227 W. 250 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operator Never Licensed and Displaying Expired License Plates. Discharged 08/02/12

08/01/12 Jeffery A. Stout, 35, 5299 S. 250 E., Star City, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/05/12 – North Judson Officer Frank Thomas observed a suspicious vehicle in the Mint Valley Apartment parking lot. After a brief investigation the owner, Casey John Woods, 21, of North Judson was wanted on a Porter County Warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Starke County Jail.

08/05/12 A altercation in the 600 Block of W. Talmer Ave resulted in the North Judson Police filing Criminal Damage charges against a 20-year-old from Lake Station visiting the area. Police were called to a home after an argument was escalating over a cell phone and some text messages. The caller reported her vehicle’s windshield damaged. The suspect had left prior to the police arriving on scene.

08/03/12 A resident in the 600 block of W. Talmer Avenue reported his motorcycle license plate stolen.

07/31/12 North Judson police responded to a loud music complaint in the 200 block of Park Avenue. The officer advised the subjects to turn down the music.

07/31/12 A resident reported that his grandson’s laptop was missing. The laptop was later returned. It was left outside of a vehicle and damaged.

07/31/12 An invasion of privacy incident was reported to the North Judson police. The female subject advised that her ex-husband and his new girlfriend are sending her harassing and intimidating text messages. This incident is being investigated and a report was furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.

07/30/12 Four Goodyear tires were reported stolen in the 600 block of Simmons Street. A person bought the tires to have a resident install them. The resident moved out of state and now the tires are missing.

07/30/12 A resident in the 100 block of Main Street reported that he had five $50.00 bills stolen from a hiding place in his apartment. This incident remains under investigation.

Arrests:
08/05/12 Casey J. Woods, 21, 8695 S. 600 West, North Judson, IN, arrested for Porter County Superior Court Bench Warrant.

08/01/12 Angela Schwei, 31, San Pierre, IN, was arrested on preliminary charges of Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Battery with Serious Bodily Injury.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
08/06/12 Bill Yarck reported the theft of $212 in cash and an AM/FM car stereo out of his pickup.

08/06/12 Kenny Neace told police that some unknown person(s) attempted to break into his garage.

08/06/12 Minerva Rangel, 46, was cited for Operator Never Licensed.

08/05/12 Harriet Huth told police that her husband found a bag in the weeds with drugs in it.

08/05/12 A dead horse was found on a property at 1212 E. John Street in Knox. The owner was notified. This case remains under investigation.

08/03/12 Michelle Clemons reported the theft of a Stihl weedeater from the backseat of her vehicle while parked in the CVS parking lot.

08/02/12 A fraud case was filed by Melissa Redlark.

08/02/12 Becca Hardel called police to report front end damage to her vehicle.

08/02/12 Police spoke to Dennis Wallace who said that he pulled over his vehicle alongside Water Street and when the passenger opened the door, it was struck by a 24′ utility trailer. The bottom corner of the passenger door was damaged in the mishap.

Arrests:
08/02/12 Maxine Grigsby, 34, 403 W. Bender, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.

08/02/12 Charles Anthony Kodie, 47, 305 S. Pearl St. #4., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery, Domestic Battery, Strangulation and Invasion of Privacy.

08/01/12 Martin Peterson, 2915 S. 800 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion.

08/01/12 Tony L. Clemons, 53, 300 Riverside, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Deborah Clemons, 44, 300 Riverside, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Dealing Methamphetamine.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

07/31/12 – A theft of prescription medication was reported in the 100 block of South Wesbter Street in San Pierre.

07/31/12 – Michael Foster of Knox told police that someone had taken his vehicle from the Hickory Hills Campground.

08/01/12 – A goat was reportedly stolen in the 3700 block of North 700 East in Grovertown.

08/01/12 – Donna Voisvert was reportedly struck by a car at the intersection of 400 South and 800 West in San Pierre.

08/02/12 – An employee of Safeguard Properties told police that wiring and plumbing equipment was stolen from a vacant residence in the 8200 block of East 850 South in Monterey.

08/02/12 – A caller from the 10000 block of East 500 North in Grovertown told police that someone had vandalized his lights on his circular driveway.

08/02/12 – A truck driver told police that someone had broken into his semi at the Grovertown Truck Stop.

08/03/12 – A resident of the 3300 block of South Range Road in North Judson told police that someone had broken into his home.

08/03/12 – A delivery driver at the Koontz Lake Super Market in Walkerton told police that someone had stolen cases of beer from his truck.

08/03/12 – A theft was reported at the fireworks store in the 5000 block of East County Road 210 in Knox.

08/04/12 – The theft of a bike was reported in the 1100 block of South 300 East in Knox.

08/04/12 – A caller from the 7700 block of Frost Street in Koontz Lake told police that items that had been stolen from her home are being sold at a garage sale.

08/04/12 – Robert Gowens of Knox told police that someone had stolen a .22 Beretta long-barrel rifle from his home.

Arrests
07/31/12 – Martin Leonard Peterson, 35, of Knox.

08/03/12 – Chad Noah, 25, of North Judson following a traffic stop at U.S. 35 and 800 South.

08/04/12 – Timothy Joseph Howard, 36, of Plymouth: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol, Suspended License.

08/05/12 – Sherry Lynn Humphrey, 44, of Knox: Intimidation.

08/05/12 – Donald Edwin Husband, 30, of Knox: Domestic Battery.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/28/12 A yard sale that didn’t secure the proper permit was shut down in the 6100 Block of John Street by the North Judson Police Department.

07/28/12 A resident in the 100 Block of Lincoln Avenue reported to the North Judson Police that he received a threatening email from the U.S. Government and the F.B.I. in regards to a $500,000.00 security payable to the homeowner. The letter request they send a $98.00 money gram to specific address in Nigeria or face arrest and prosecution. The letter is a fraud and a scam. Never send money to anyone unless you know the company and are conducting business with them. Always be careful. Never give out any banking, personal or other information to anyone.

07/28/12 A report was made with the North Judson Police over harassing telephone calls being made to individuals in the 600 Block of Lane Street.

07/26/12 An open door at the North Judson Little League Concession Stand was reported open. The building was searched and checked and no damage was made. No items were reported missing.

07/25/12 North Judson Police took a report of harassing telephone calls by a resident in the 200 Block of George Street. The complainant had just received a new cell phone and number. The next day the number was changed.

07/24/12 Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and North Judson Police served an arrest warrant in the 300 Block of Franklin Street on James E. Watts, 34, of North Judson. He was transported to the Starke County Jail. Watts’ warrant was for Failure to Appear.

07/24/12 The North Judson Police found a male subject who had an active warrant for Failure to Appear through the Starke County Circuit Court. Officer Darren Conley arrested Bradley A. White, 24, of North Judson. The warrant was for charges of Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery, and Theft.

07/23/12 Damage was reported to an air conditioning unit in the 700 Block of East Talmer Avenue. It was not undetermined if it was vandalism or accidental.

Arrests:
07/24/12 James Edgar Watts, 34, 304 Franklin Street, North Judson, IN arrested on an active Failure to Appear warrant for Intimidation. He was later charged for Possession of a Controlled Substance at the Starke County Jail.

07/24/12 Bradley A. White, 24, 304 Franklin Street, North Judson, IN, arrested for an active warrant for Failure to Appear.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/29/12 A Monterey resident reported the theft of a generator.

07/29/12 A Winaman man called police report the theft of guns and suspects two people were in on it.

07/29/12 The Winamac Police Department received a call from a man who said he saw some of his things on another person’s property and was wondering what needs to be done to get it back.

07/27/12 The Star City Fire Department was called to a fire, but when firefighters arrived on scene, they found it was a controlled burn. The person handling the fire has the equipment necessary to put out the fire.

07/27/12 A Medaryville man called to report that a home has been vandalized. He was to meet with the realtor at that location and found that some unknown person(s) broke into the home through the bedroom window.

07/27/12 A Winamac man called police and reported that some unknown person(s) shattered the window in his car.

07/27/12 A Winamac woman reported the theft of her camera.

07/26/12 A woman stopped at a home in Francesville looking for help. She hit the gas pumps with her vehicle and injured herself. Damage was sustained to the pumps.

07/26/12 A man was injured after hitting a pole in a car accident. REMC was contacted to fix the pole.

07/26/12 A Pizza King employee reported damage done to the building.

07/25/12 Two car vs. deer reports were taken.

07/25/12 A Winamac man reported vandalism to the rental property he owns.

07/25/12 A Winamac man reported that his house was destroyed and his car is missing.

07/24/12 A Winamac resident needs an officer as some unknown person(s) threw a rock through a window.

07/24/12 Power lines were down after a storm came through the area.

07/24/12 A Francesville woman reported the theft of cash and gold from the safe in her basement.

07/23/12 A call came into the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department where a man barricaded himself in a home, strung out on drugs and in possession of a gun. Officers could not located the man in the residence and was cleared from the scene. One person was bit by a K9 and was to looked at by the ambulance staff.

07/23/12 A Medaryville woman reported the theft of her purse.

Arrests:
07/25/12 Harlan Stacy, 34, no address given, LaPorte, IN, arrested on an active LaPorte County warrant. Discharged 07/25/12

07/25/12 Paul Minix, 49, no address given, Winamac, IN, arrested on an active ATF warrant. Discharged 07/26/12

07/24/12 Courtney R. Harper, 28, 1145 W. 60 S., Winamac, IN, arrested on an out of county warrant. Discharged 07/26/12

07/24/12 Gregory Cohen, 45, 1328 S. 24th St., Lafayette, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/28/12

07/24/12 Angela Miller, 32, 321 W. LaPorte St., Plymouth, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant and a preliminary charge of Possession of Paraphernalia. Discharged 07/24/12

07/23/12 Jason E. Chapman, 39, 8922 S. U.S. 35, Monterey, IN, arrested on a probation violation warrant.

07/23/12 David Olson, 47, 217 E. State Road 16, Lucerne, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft and an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/23/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
07/30/12 George Byer, Superintendent of Wythogan Park, reported vandalism at the park. Three picnic tables were vandalized and two were completely destroyed. Pieces of one table were found on the roof of Shelter 6.

07/25/12 Donnie Bickel reported the theft of money from his wallet.

07/24/12 Beverly Mohr told police that some unknown person(s) entered her apartment and stole money kept in prescription bottles and some shampoo and soap were missing.

07/29/12 Jeff Jimerson reported the theft of a car stereo and inverter from his vehicle.

Arrests:
07/29/12 Timothy Abair, 22, 17769 Walnut St., Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication, Resisting Law Enforcement and Theft.

07/28/12 Tristan Sera Hunter, 22, 10865 E. Division Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

07/28/12 Sherry Clemans, 26, 1328 High St., Logansport, IN, arrested on three warrants. She had warrants through Starke County on charges of Failure to Appear, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of Methamphetamine. She also had an active warrant out of Pulaski County for Failure to Appear.

07/28/12 Lavotis French, 46, 807 E. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Trespass and Criminal Mischief.

07/27/12 Ashley Bierod, 23, 406 W. John St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Unauthorized Entry to a Vehicle and Theft.

07/26/12 Matthew Zink, 35, 401 E. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement and Disorderly Conduct.
Rhonda Spata, 56, 401 E. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly Conduct.

07/26/12 Eugene Barnett, 65, 9995 E. 600 N., Grovertown, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Intimidation.

07/25/12 Todd Dalton, 21, 3060 E. 200 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operator Never Licensed.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents

07/24/12 – A wedding ring was reportedly stolen from the 8900 block of East 25 North in Knox.

07/25/12 – A resident of the 4000 block of South 300 East in Knox told police that a male subject had set their pole barn on fire and took off on a motorcycle.

07/27/12 – A resident of the 11500 block of East 900 South in Culver told police that someone had stolen her medication.

07/27/12 – A resident of the 300 block of Clark Street in Knox told police that someone had stolen items from her home and taken them to the pawn shop.

07/28/12 – A burglary was reported in the 1800 block of North 300 East in Knox.

07/28/12 – A concrete angel was reportedly stolen from the Bass Lake Lions Club.

07/28/12 – Christine Hadley of North Judson told police that someone had stolen her wedding band from her home.

07/28/12 – Vandalism was reported in the 10100 block of West State Road 10 in San Pierre.

07/30/12 – A theft of a lawn ornament was reported in the 6100 block of South Oakwood Avenue in North Judson.

Arrests

07/25/12 – James Edgar Watts, 34, of North Judson: Possession of a Controlled Substance.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/19/12 While on patrol, North Judson Officer Darren Conley observed a male subject driving a vehicle in the 300 block of Franklin Street. Officer Conley was familiar with the driver of the vehicle and learned he was in violation of a valid Protection Order. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver, Ronald Dobson, 59, of San Pierre, was arrested for Invasion of Privacy due to the violation of the Protection Order.

07/18/12 North Judson Police responded to a vehicle fire in the CVS parking lot just before 1:00 pm. The 2004 Chevy van had smoke coming from the interior. The North Judson–Wayne Township Fire Department also responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Extensive damage was sustained to the van.

07/16/12 North Judson officers heard fireworks being discharged in the 300 Block of Leslie Street. A Town Ordinance violation was issued. North Judson Police Chief, Doug Vessely, wants to remind all citizens that the fireworks ordinance states consumer fireworks may be legally discharged in the corporate town limits five days before the 4th of July, on the Fourth of July and five days after the 4th of July. They can also be legally discharged on New Year’s Eve from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Anyone found discharging consumer fireworks in violation of the ordinance will be issued an Ordinance Violation Ticket.

Arrests:
07/22/12 Paul C. Pitts, 25, 103 Washington Street, San Pierre, IN, arrested on preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended Prior and Operating a Vehicle without Financial Responsibility.

07/19/12 Ronald L. Dobson, 59, 3680 S. 850 West, San Pierre, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Invasion of Privacy (two counts) and Resisting Law Enforcement.

07/18/12 Joshua Wayne Shepherd, 24, 306 S. Main Street, Knox, IN, was arrested on a Failure to Appear Warrant through Starke Circuit Court.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/22/12 A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy damaged a squad car on his way to an accident. The officer accidentally hit a semi tire in the road.

07/22/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a a large shed fire.

07/22/12 A Medaryville resident called police to report some items stolen from a home.

07/22/12 A Star City resident reported the theft of a pasture fence gate.

07/19/12 A caller advised power lines were on the ground and the line is sparking on the ground under his vehicle. NIPSCO and the fire department were called to the scene.

07/19/12 A Winamac Police officer was called to the CVS parking lot on a report of a dog locked in a hot car. When the officer arrived on scene, he was unable to locate the specific vehicle. The driver must have left before police arrived.

07/19/12 A Star City resident called the Sheriff’s Department to report two boys in the area playing with a pocket knife. The caller said the boys cut down some flowers with the knife and they have been seen throwing the open knife up in the air and watching it come down. A county officer spoke to the both children and the younger child reportedly didn’t know what the officer was talking about. The officer talked to the father didn’t know the child had the knife. He told the father that the children need to be supervised.

07/18/12 A pursuit incident was engaged by Pulaski County Police and it ended at 1050 West and 200 North. The two subjects in the vehicle were arrested. See arrests for more information.

07/18/12 A farmer reported the theft of a water pump.

07/18/12 Winamac police were notified of an attempted fraud. The caller reported that he sold something and received a fraudulent check in return.

07/18/12 A Winamac resident told police that some unknown person(s) broke into his car. The radio system was stolen.

07/18/12 The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department called the Medaryville Fire Department to assist in battling a grass fire.

07/18/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a grass fire south of State Road 14 on 500 E.

07/18/12 A Medaryville resident reported the stereo and speakers stolen from her vehicle.

07/17/12 A Winamac woman called police to report that she hit a pole with her vehicle and power lines are down. She was not injured in the accident. Century Link was notified of the outage.

07/17/12 A Winamac resident reported the theft of a boat motor.

07/17/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a grass and brush fire at the cemetery on Adams Street.

07/16/12 A Monterey resident told police that her brother reportedly stole some items from her.

Arrests:
07/22/12 Timothy Pugh, Sr., 59, 502 S. Logan Apt. 6, Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 07/23/12

07/22/12 Jaret D. Griggs, 28, 4330 S. River Crest, Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 07/22/12

07/21/12 Lawrence J. Minarik, 30, 117 Delaware St., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

07/18/12 Kenneth Craft, 27, 2152 N. State Road 39, Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/18/12

07/18/12 Kit Mattes, 25, 2979 N. 800 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Habitual Traffic Violator and Criminal Recklessness. Discharged 07/17/12

07/17/12 Tyler Limberhand, 18, 1630 E. 400 S., Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/17/12

07/17/12 Ronald L. Dunn, 49, 13542 W. 800 S., Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. Discharged 07/17/12

07/16/12 David R. Turner, 54, 1215 W. Cleveland Ave., Hobart, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. Discharged 07/16/12

07/16/12 Darrin Lambert, 44, 615 E. Pearl St., Medaryville, IN, arrested on three active warrants.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
07/18/12 Susan Kuskye reported the theft of a laptop.

07/18/12 David Hasbrouck filed a trespass report.

07/17/12 Josh Hansel reported the theft of a Playstation 3 game console along with two controllers and several games.

Arrests:
07/19/12 Susan Kuskye, 37, 227 Elliott Ave., Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana.

07/18/12 Jacob Decker, 4255 E. 200 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

07/17/12 Mary Back, 64, 333 Ruthie Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on an active LaPorte Circuit Court Warrant for Check Deception.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/13/12 A pickup truck/motorcycle accident occurred Friday morning on Talmer Avenue as the truck, driven by Eddie Richie of Rensselaer, was pulling into the gas station near Sheridan Avenue. The driver of the motorcycle, Joe Leszek, of North Judson, sustained minor injuries, however the cycle was totaled. North Judson Police Officer, Darren Conley, investigated the accident and estimated damages at over $15,000. Richie’s 2006 Ford F150 turned into the station in front of the motorcycle. The driver stated he did not see the bike, and Leszek told police he was wes bound on Talmer Avenue on his 2004 Harley Davidson when the truck turned in front of him, he had no time to stop and struck the truck’s rear passenger side. North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department and Starke County EMS were also on scene.

07/13/12 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop in the area of 250 west and State Road 10. During the course of his investigation, it was learned that Jackie AJ Minix, 27, had a bench warrant through the Starke Circuit Court. He was arrested and transported to the Starke County Jail.

07/12/12 North Judson Police Chief Deputy Joe Budner responded to a suspicious person call in the alley near 105 Central Avenue. After an investigation, Budner arrested Luther Lovins, 60, for Domestic Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement, and for Disorderly Conduct. Lovins was transported to the Starke County Jail.

07/11/12 The North Judson Park Board reported to North Judson Police that some vandalism and spray painting had taken place at the Weninger Street Town Park.

07/10/12 A dog had wrapped his chain around his neck at a home in the 300 Block of Franklin Street. North Judson police were summoned and the dog was later freed by the responding officers.

07/10/12 Carpenter’s Oil and Marathon Station in North Judson reported to the North Judson police that a dark colored pickup towing a trailer with an orange tractor on it had failed to pay for diesel that was pumped into cans. The total dollar amount was over $45.00. Police stopped another truck towing a tractor west of North Judson on State Road 10, however it was not the vehicle involved.

07/10/12 North Judson police received a report of an open door at a closed business on West Talmer Avenue. After an investigation, police found the door was broke due to recent storm damage. No entry was made.

07/10/12 A caller living in the 100 block of Arlington Avenue reported to the North Judson police that her ex-boyfriend had allegedly damaged her vehicle. The incident remains under investigation by Officer Darren Conley.

07/10/12 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley conducted a traffic stop on West Talmer Avenue near Liberty Street. After a brief investigation, the officer arrested Michael Minix of North Judson on a charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

07/09/12 Residents in the 6100 Block of Hubeny Street reported to the North Judson police that some unknown person(s) vandalized their home and property with toilet paper.

Arrests:
07/13/12 Jackie A J Minix, 27, 5907 U Road, North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Starke County Circuit Court Bench Warrant.

07/12/12 Luther Lovins, 60, 105 Central Avenue, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Law Enforcement.

07/10/12 Michael J. Minix, 35, 6155 S. John Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/15/12 A Winamac man told police that he hit a pole in the Town Park.

07/15/12 Winamac police were called to a minor property damage accident on Monticello and Washington Streets.

07/15/12 The Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department were called to an electrical fire at a home on E. Washington Street in Monterey. No injuries were reported.

07/14/12 A Winamac man called police to report a theft. Some unknown person(s) stole an old Chevy pick-up from his mother’s farm.

07/14/12 The Star City Fire Department was called to an incident where a pole was hit by lightning and the lines caught on fire. The incident occurred at 400 West and 200 South. REMC was also called to the scene.

07/14/12 Pulaski County React 1 and 2 were called into service by REMC as a tree was down across the road at the Pulaski/White County Line.

07/14/12 An employee at Good Oil called police to report a drive-off. The suspect was called and she paid for the gas over the phone with a credit card.

07/14/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to 550 W. and 1400 W. for a fire, but when the firefighters arrived on scene, they found that the fire was a small campfire and it was contained. They were released from the scene.

07/13/12 A Medaryville woman told police that her car was vandalized. Eggs and other food were thrown on the car.

07/13/12 A deputy was attempting to serve papers at a Medaryville home and was bitten by a dog.

07/13/12 A Winamac man reported a break-in. He was sleeping and some unknown person(s) broke into his car and took items. The door had been pried open. The radio, speakers and some prescription medication were taken from the vehicle.

07/13/12 An employee from Good Oil reported a drive-off of $48.25 in gasoline. Pulaski County officers made contact with the subject and he stated that he forgot to pay for the fuel. He went back and paid for the gas.

07/10/12 The theft of an outboard motor was called into police.

07/10/12 A woman told police that she was mowing the yard and found a bicycle stashed under some bushes. The owner was contacted and the bike was returned.

07/09/12 The Francesville Fire Department was called to help Jasper County in a rekindle. A fire had started in a barn the previous day and it burned to the ground, but the hay rekindled the fire.

07/09/12 A Winamac man told police that some unknown person(s) plowed through this fence again.

07/09/12 A Winamac woman reported that her car was keyed while she was at work. Both sides of the vehicle were keyed which caused an estimated $2,000 in damages.

07/09/12 A Winamac man called police to report that some unknown person(s) stripped his boat of everything – the trolling motor, seats and other items. He said the boat had only been there for the day.

Arrests:
07/15/12 Joshua Thomas Wolfe, 27, 2963 W. 325 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

07/15/12 Matthew Sizemore, 31, 5246 E. 300 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Invasion of Privacy.

07/14/12 Joseph C. Liebner, 60, 3425 N. 450 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 07/14/12

07/14/12 Eric Sass, 19, 5635 S. State Road 119, Star City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Illegal Possession of Alcohol.

07/14/12 Jeremy Fites, 27, 2521 S. 100 E., Winamac, IN, arrested on an out of county warrant.

07/14/12 Rebecca Wolf, 32, 4330 S. Rivercrest Rd., Winamac, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

07/13/12 Jaqueline Sizemore, 38, 14279 W. 450 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a False Identity Statement.

07/13/12 Billy Crowe, 31, 14279 W. 450 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Discharged 07/13/12

07/12/12 Mark Minix, 21, 200 N. Franklin St., Winamac, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

07/12/12 David Juniper, 37, 517 E. 50 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a LaPorte warrant. Discharged 07/13/12

07/12/12 Travis Owens, 24, 917 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Escape.

07/12/12 Debra Clemons, 47, 123 N. Harrison St., Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Neglect of a Dependent. Discharged 07/13/12

07/11/12 Benny Giselbach, 34, 8553 Main St., Ora, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

07/09/12 Debra Williams, 32, 8319 W. 700 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/09/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
07/16/12 Donna Fisher told police that she was taking out the garbage and noticed some of her full garbage bags were stolen from her back porch.

07/15/12 Winston Martin reported that a Wii drum set, home stereo equipment and several garbage bags full of clothes and garbage were stolen from a home he was renting.

07/13/12 Pat Tolson reported the theft of boxes from her mailbox. She had ordered some items and the delivery date showed the items were delivered to the home. She could not find the boxes in her mailbox or anywhere on her property.

07/13/12 The store manager at ALCO reported that two people bought items from their store and paid with a check from a fraudulent account.

07/12/12 Gerald Boyd, Jr. was cited for Driving While Suspended-Prior.

Arrests:
07/16/12 Daniel Varella, 69, 4660 S. 300 E., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

07/14/12 Brandy Kotras, 33, 304 E. St. Louis St. #4, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

07/14/12 Herrera Hernandez, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
Victor Ortega Santillian, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

07/14/12 Clinton Collins, 19, 2151 N. 700 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Illegal Possession and Consumption of Alcohol.
A juvenile was also taken into custody on the same charge.

Accidents:
07/17/12 Mary Back of Knox was reportedly turning into IU Health Starke Hospital’s parking lot off Culver Road and hit Darlene Spiller head-on. Back’s car went into the hospital’s lawn and she attempted to back up with no success. Both Back and Spiller were admitted into the hospital with undisclosed injuries. The accident occurred at 12:30 p.m.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
07/06/12 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas was dispatched to a hit and run property damage accident at the intersection of S. Garfield Street and W. Weninger Street. Officer Thomas said witnesses reported a red Trans Am or Camero struck a tree in the North Judson Town Park at the corner. The vehicle was reported to occupied by two females. Officer Thomas checked the area and was unable to locate the vehicle. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Judson Police at (574) 772-5914.

07/05/12 North Judson Police Officer Darren Conley responded to a domestic complaint in the 600 Block of W. Talmer Ave. An adult male and a juvenile at the residence were in a slight altercation. The adult male left prior to the North Judson police officer’s arrival.

07/04/12 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely was on patrol in the area of Jones Street and Central Avenue and observed a green mailbox that was knocked over. The mailbox is storage for the mail carrier as they walk their route.

07/03/12 North Judson Officer Frank Thomas recovered two stolen bicycles in the area of 2800 W. 500 S. The two bicycles were reported stolen the previous week from North Judson. The estimated value of the bicycles is $80.00 each.

Arrests:
In reference to the arrest of Terry L. Coldiron II by the North Judson police on June 17, 2012, formal charges were not filed. After new information was presented in the investigation and additional witnesses interviewed, another suspect has been identified and the information was turned over to the Starke County Prosecutor for review. The Aggravated Battery charges were dropped against Coldiron.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/08/12 A Medaryville man told police that some unknown person(s) put something into his pond and killed all of the fish. A Conservation Officer was notified of the call.

07/06/12 Winamac police were notified of a call of a possible drunk driver. A traffic stop was conducted at Washington and Market Streets in Winamac and the driver, Lance Loriot, of Star City was taken into custody.

07/06/12 A computer was taken from a Winamac man’s home. He told police that some people were working on his home when it was taken.

07/06/12 Emergency crews were called to a three vehicle accident at U.S. 421 and State Road 114 in Winamac. Minor injuries were reported.

07/06/12 A Winamac man told an officer with the Winamac Police Department that his neighbor has parked junk cars on his property.

07/06/12 Police were called to a Winamac residence after a man told police he woke up and found that some unknown subject(s) took a crow bar and broke into his vehicle and flattened the tires.

07/05/12 A Winamac woman reported the theft of jewelry.

07/05/12 The Sheriff’s Department received several phone complaints about fireworks.

07/03/12 An employee at the Good Oil Company in Winamac told police of a drive-off. A driver failed to pay $44.74 in gas. Police were able to find the suspects and they returned to the gas station to pay for the gas. The passenger had gone in to pay for other things and must have forgotten to pay for the gas.

07/03/12 A caller advised that some unknown person(s) broke into her storage shed. A report was needed to file with an insurance company.

07/02/12 An employee at Pulaski Memorial Hospital called police to report that a subject was in the emergency room with a dog bite.

07/02/12 A green diamond back bicycle was reported stolen from the Riverside Drive area in Winamac.

Arrests:
07/09/12 Debra L. Williams, 32, 8319 W. 700 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

07/08/12 Rodney E. Wolford, 39, 7148 W. 200 S., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangering and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Controlled Substance in the Body. Discharged 07/09/12

07/06/12 Matthew Sizemore, 31, 5246 E. 300 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Invasion of Privacy.

07/06/12 Lance C. Loriot, 28, 2350 W. 100 S., Star City, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession.

07/03/12 Carl Larkin, 50, 2015 Jefferson St., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery with a Prior Conviction.

07/03/12 Samantha Keys, 19, 2142 N. 125 E. Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Residential Entry. Discharged 07/09/12

07/03/12 Billie Jo Matthews, Fair Oaks, IN, arrested on a small claims warrant. Discharged 07/03/12

07/03/12 Ricardo A. Fuentes, 45, 511 Evergreen, Monon, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Endangerment and Operating a Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or greater.

07/03/12 Ismael Abonce Garcia, 30, no address given, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 07/04/12

07/03/12 Timothy C. Shepperd, 21, 12650 W. 175 N. Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 07/03/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
07/07/12 Keith Simpson reported an alleged fraud incident regarding prescription medication.

07/07/12 Ashley Apple reported the theft of a Mediacom box, but the alleged suspect denied taking the item. The case is still under investigation.

07/06/12 Jennifer June reported the theft of her purse.

07/05/12 Knox police were called to a property damage accident at Zip-Thru Mart. Sonia Clemons told police that she was backing out of a parking stall and struck another vehicle with her bumper. The damage was estimated to be under $1,000.

07/03/12 Annie Dickson told police that some unknown person(s) egged her vehicle.

07/02/12 Carmen Diaz reported the theft of items from her home and her son, Matthew, who was told that he was not wanted inside the residence, reportedly admitted to police that he entered the home and took his clothes and his brother’s Playstation 3 remote.

Arrests:
07/05/12 Charles McCarty, Sr., 34, 313 Locust St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery, Resisting Law Enforcement and Disorderly Conduct.
Two juveniles were also taken into custody during this incident and this case has been forwarded to the probation department for review.

07/03/12 Richard Knebel, 5807 W. 200 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/02/12 – A theft was reported in the 11300 block of East 675 South in Knox.

07/02/12 – A theft was reported in the 11700 block of East 900 South in Culver.

07/02/12 – A drive-off was reported at Tony’s Service Station in the amount of $10.

07/02/12 – A woman told police she had been battered by a male subject in the 1300 block of North 1025 East in Knox.

07/03/12 – Shelby Clemons of North Judson told police that he woke up in the morning and found a bicycle in his driveway.

07/03/12 – Thomas Smith of Knox told police that he had been battered by a female subject on Saturday.

07/03/12 – A caller from the 11100 block of Circle Drive in Koontz Lake reportedly found a plastic bottle with a white substance in it near the lake.

07/04/12 – Roy Sokolowski of Knox told police his boat had been stolen from while he was staying at the Bass Lake Campground.

07/04/12 – A fight was reported at the Koontz Lake Beach involving at least ten juveniles.

07/05/12 – A vehicle was reportedly keyed in the 6800 block of East 400 North in Knox.

07/06/12 – A garage was reportedly vandalized in the 3200 block of South Range Road in Knox.

07/06/12 – Kayley King of Knox told police that she had been threatened by a male subject.

07/08/12 – A caller from the 5400 block of County Road 210 in Bass Lake told police that a male subject was damaging his driveway with a sledgehammer.

07/08/12 – A man of the 4100 block of East 150 North Road in Knox told police that his identity had been stolen and someone was using it in Detroit and Michigan.

07/08/12 – A drive-off was reported in the amount of $18.03 in Walkerton.

07/08/12 – A man told police he had been battered by a male at The Bass Lake Sandbar.

Arrests:
07/04/12 – Sharon D. Miller, 39 of Logansport; Jason K. Sheridan, 38, following a report of male subjects trying to start fights at the Bass Lake boat ramp in Knox.

07/04/12 – John Henry Wesley, 42 of Fort Wayne: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
06/30/11 North Judson Police responded to a call at the Mint Valley Apartments in the early morning hours because a tenant heard a smoke/fire alarm going off. Police summoned the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department as well. It was discovered that another tenant was asleep while a pot on the stove in that apartment had boiled dry. No fire damages were reported.

06/29/12 North Judson Police took a theft report of items taken from a gravesite in Highland Cemetery. A large wind chime and some solar lamps were taken.

06/29/12 A two vehicle mishap occurred in the Family Express parking lot when a vehicle driven by Michaela Zeithers, of Winamac, backed into a 2004 Dodge Intrepid being driven by Marion Minix, of North Judson. Zeithers was driving a 2004 Mitsubishi. North Judson Officer Darren Conley investigated the accident and estimated damages at over $2,500. No injuries were reported.

06/29/12 Another two vehicle accident was investigated by North Judson Police Officer Kelly Fisher in the 700 Block of Talmer Avenue. A 1996 Ford Ranger, driven by Joe Bradley, of Knox, backed into a 2000 Ford Escort. Toblin Pierette, of North Judson, was driving the Escort. Officer Fisher estimated damages at over $2,500 and no injuries were reported.

06/28/12 A broken lock was reported at the U-locks on Talmer Avenue. No entry was made and nothing was reported missing to North Judson Police.

06/25/12 Shortly after midnight, a vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 Block of Franklin Street. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas is investigating the theft of the 2001 Buick Century. On Tuesday afternoon, Chief Doug Vessely received a dispatch in reference to a suspicious vehicle abandoned on 725 West and Toto Road. This was the same vehicle reported stolen and it is believed the thief was “joyriding” or it was a prank. The keys were in the vehicle and Vessely stated, “Please take your keys out of your vehicle and lock the doors when it’s parked. This helps eliminate the opportunity for someone to ransack or steal the vehicle.”

06/25/12 North Judson Police responded to a fraud call in the 200 Block of Leslie Street. The complainant stated she received a call from a blocked number saying they were from the federal government and that she had won a $1.5 million prize. The caller wanted her to send a money gram in order to obtain her winnings. Chief Doug Vessely reminds you that you should never send money, give out personal information or bank accounts to anyone over the phone, or argue with this type of caller. Just hang up. This is a scam. In this incident, the caller told the woman what her house looked like and that if she didn’t send the money he might have to come to her house and she felt threatened. “Remember with the internet anyone call look up your information and street addresses that shows a picture of your home, even from the front or side, as if you are driving by the home. These callers are more than likely in a foreign county and will try anything in order to get someone to send cash. Stick to the fact that if it sounds to good to be true, it is, it’s a scam, be careful and never send money.

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
07/01/12 Police were called to a residence in Monterey as shots were fired in the area. Police found that some unknown person(s) shot a raccoon.

07/01/12 Weather spotters from the Francesville and Medaryville Fire Departments were activated as severe storms were moving into the area.

07/01/12 Several trees and power lines were reported down as a result of strong storms moving through the area.

07/01/12 Officials at the Pulaski County 4-H Fairground called and asked for help with the mess from the storm. Trees were down along with power lines. People were scattering and scared. Pulaski County REACT was called to help. Everyone was evacuated from the fairgrounds. The Fair Board and the EMA got things under control.

07/01/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a pole barn and semi truck fire at a residence on 700 North. The fire was reportedly started by lightning.

07/01/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a house fire on 600 North. A fire had started in the attic of the home and was quickly extinguished.

07/01/12 A Winamac resident told police that his X-Box, playstation and X-Box games were stolen.

06/30/12 Road closed signs were posted on 575 W. after a big tree fell in the road due to storms.

06/30/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called out as a driver saw thick, black smoke coming from a residence in Monterey. When the fire department arrived on scene, they found that the homeowners were burning brush.

06/30/12 A power line was reported down in the Monterey area.

06/30/12 A resident on 800 West complained about the neighbor’s dog. The dog is aggressive and it comes onto the property and tries to bite the caller and her husband.

06/30/12 A Monterey resident called police to report a domestic issue.

06/29/12 A Winamac resident told police that there is a small herd of cows on a dirt lot with a hay feed wagon that has been empty for four days and it’s not known if they have water.

06/29/12 Several reports of trees down and electric lines were called in due to the storm.

06/29/12 Power lines fell on either side of a woman traveling on 200 South in Winamac and they were burning. The dispatcher told the woman to stay in her vehicle and not to move. Fulton County REMC arrived on scene and the driver was able to move along.

06/29/12 A Winamac man called police to report that some unknown person(s) slashed all four of the tires on his car.

06/28/12 A Medaryville resident told police that some unknown person(s) took all of the money from his bank account without his permission.

06/28/12 The Star City Fire Department was called to a woods fire.

06/28/12 A driver hit a tree in the road. Officers were called to investigate the issue and help remove the tree from the site.

06/28/12 A pole and electric lines were down and had caught fire. The Monterey Fire Department was called to the scene.

06/27/12 A Medaryville resident reported a stolen cell phone.

06/26/12 The Francesville Fire Department was called to a grass fire that was reportedly started by someone lighting off fireworks.

06/25/12 A Francesville man reported his shotgun stolen.

06/25/12 A Winamac man reported a generator, pumps and several other large items stolen from a storage area.

06/25/12 A Medaryville man reported his vehicle stolen.

Arrests:
07/01/12 Kerry A. Clinger, 31, 4195 N. 750 W., Rochester, IN, arrested on a Body Attachment. Discharged 07/01/12

06/28/12 Dalton Williams, 19, 4248 N. 1225 W., Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 06/28/12

06/28/12 Charles Weaver, 26, Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 06/28/12

06/26/12 Tiffani Jakich, 36, 505 E. 3rd St., Hobart, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 06/27/12

06/26/12 Jerrold Rainwater, 49, 6509 W. 89th Ave., Crown Point, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication. Discharged 06/27/12

06/26/12 Caitlin June Shidler, 21, 3066 N. 300 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Discharged 06/27/12

06/26/12 Steven Decker, 25, 3066 N. 300 W. Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

06/25/12 Kanyon Whitrock, 32, 413 S. Madison St., Medaryville, IN, Jasper County hold. Discharged 06/28/12

06/25/12 Timothy Moore, 30, 530 W. Jenkins, Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended-Prior. Discharged 06/25/12

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
07/02/12 An employee at the Next Door Food Store convenience store told police that a vehicle drove away from the facility without paying for the fuel. $49.00 worth of gas was pumped at the station.

06/29/12 A runaway report was taken.

06/28/12 Sharon Mitchell reported a battery.

06/27/12 Patricia Singleton told police that her wedding ring was missing.

06/26/12 Jamie Hemminger reported two bicycles stolen from her residence.

Arrests:
07/01/12 Wade Berg, 36, 3275 E. 400 N., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Operating a Vehicle Dangerously While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana.

06/30/12 Tricia Jackson, 24, 509 S. 26th St., South Bend, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Theft and Possession of Marijuana.

06/30/12 Coty Wagner, 21, 205 W. John St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

06/28/12 Tyler Limberhand, 18, 1630 E. 400 S., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Illegal Possession of Alcohol.

06/26/12 Daniel Konter, 42, 408 S. Main St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.