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:
07/12/13 A suspicious younger man walking through yards in the area of the 500 Block of Lane Street was reported to police in the early morning hours.
07/12/13 Police responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the Family Express. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely arrived and learned that an older pickup truck belonging to Kyle Neeley had back-fired and caught fire. A good Samaritan, Mark Duvall of North Judson, reacted quickly in opening the hood and pouring liquid on the fire, while two other citizens retrieved a fire extinguisher from the station and quickly finished putting out the fire. They pushed the truck away from the pumps. Vessely commended the citizens for helping to avoid what could have been a larger disaster.
07/12/13 Police fielded a fireworks complaint in the 500 Block of Arlington. The town ordinance states fireworks may only be ignited between June 29 and July 5th of each year and on New Year’s. A violation is a $50.00 fine.
07/12/13 Unknown subject[s] poured mustard on a vehicle in the 400 Block of Wilson Street.
07/11/13 Employees from Dollar General requested officers after suspecting they had a shoplifter. North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner responded and after an investigation arrested 22-year-old Jasmine M. Braasch of North Judson for Conversion.
07/10/13 A resident in the 500 Block of Magnolia Street told police that he had contracted with a mechanic to work on his vehicle and now the vehicle is missing. A full report was issued to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.
07/10/13 A fireworks complaint was received in the 5000 Block of Hubeny Street.
07/09/13 Police investigated an attempted break-in in the 100 Block of High Street. No entry was made and nothing was missing. Police remind you that if you see something suspicious, call the police immediately.
07/09/13 The Starke County Sheriff requested assistance in checking for young children in the roadway on 250 West north of State Road 10.
07/08/13 Police responded to a call in the 400 Block of Keller Avenue in reference to noises heard in the yard. No subject was located.
Arrests:
07/11/13 Jasmine M. Braasch, 22, 5267 S. Holiday Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion.
From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
07/14/13 Emergency responders were called to an accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
07/14/13 An owner of two pit bulls told police that the dogs were recently stolen and they were seen for sale on a website.
07/13/13 The Winamac Police Department investigated an attempted break-in at a local business. Evidence was taken from the scene.
07/13/13 Pulaski County police responded to a rollover accident about five miles outside of Francesville. The driver was okay.
07/12/13 A resident told police that she was driving and some unknown person(s) threw eggs at her vehicle.
07/12/13 A resident was told by police to stop shooting off fireworks.
07/12/13 The Star City Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire. A pickup with a diesel tank had caught fire. The Monterey and Winamac Fire Departments assisted at the scene.
07/12/13 Police were notified of a possible intoxicated driver on a motorcycle.
07/09/13 A Medaryville man reported his work truck stolen from the night before. The truck was unlocked with the keys inside. The complainant’s cell phone was also inside the truck at the time of the theft.
07/09/13 A report came into the sheriff’s department about a leaky anhydrous ammonia tank in a field in Francesville.
Arrests:
07/13/13 Henry Ruiz, 28, of North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.
07/12/13 Michael Nuss, 28, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Driver’s Application Fraud.
07/12/13 William Meeks, 38, of North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Battery Resulting in Body Injury, Interference with the Reporting of a Crime.
07/12/13 Roy Owens, 43, of Foley, MO, arrested on a probation violation.
From the Knox City Police Department:
Incidents:
07/15/13 Scott Chambers reported the theft of a clear tote from his yard that contained copper wire, plus tire rims and a bag of pop cans from his yard.
Arrests:
07/14/13 Martin Williams, 54, 10995 E. 100 N., Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana or a Synthetic Drug and Public Intoxication.
Samantha Clemons, 23, 300 W. Riverside Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Drug and Public Intoxication.
07/13/13 James Bailey, 22, 2240 N. U.S. 35, Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.
