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From the North Judson Police Department:
Incidents:
08/10/13 A drive off was reported to North Judson police by an employee from Good to Go Oil. Officers located the suspect and conducted a traffic stop. After a short investigation the driver, John A. Moeglin, 47, of North Judson was arrested for Conversion. He was transported to the Starke County Jail.
08/10/13 A barking dog complaint was reported to police in the 300 Block of Arlington Avenue.
08/09/13 Graffiti was spray-painted on a back fence and bricked enclosure in the 200 Block of E. Weninger Street. The incident remains under investigation.
08/08/13 A loud music complaint was reported in the 200 Block of Park Avenue. The party involved turned the music down.
08/08/13 Police responded to a report of a damaged mailbox in the 500 block of North Garfield.
08/08/13 A domestic complaint was fielded by police in the 500 Block of Laurel Street. The parties were separated for the evening.
08/07/13 The owner of a horse called police in reference to possible animal abuse. The horse was leased to another party and then left tied to a tree. A complete report was furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
08/07/13 Police responded to a damage complaint at the North Judson Town Park. Damage was done to the grass on the south baseball diamond. Police believe a vehicle entered the fenced area and tore up some grass. Anyone with information is asks to call (574) 772-5914.
08/06/13 A vandalism incident was reported to police. A resident in the 300 block of Hancock Street told police that a small BB hole was found in the front window.
08/06/13 Police were called to a family dispute in the 400 Block of Keller Avenue. It was settled.
08/05/13 Police responded to a call of a sick or injured dog on the street near Second and Walnut. The animal was transported to the Starke County Humane Society.
Arrests:
08/10/13 John A. Moeglin, 47. 1620 W. 450 South, of North Judson, IN was arrested on preliminary charges of Conversion and License Suspension for Gas Theft.
08/07/13 Hanley Warren Chapman, 48, 305 E. Talmer Avenue, of North Judson, IN was arrested on formal charges of Criminal Recklessness as a Class C Felony and Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class D Felony.
North Judson Police Activates SWAT
A rather quiet Wednesday afternoon in North Judson turned serious and tense within seconds when the North Judson Police Department received a 911 call around 5:26 p.m. about shots fired in a home at 305 E. Talmer Avenue. The call was originated by the stepson of the suspect, Hanley “Warren” Chapman, when the stepson was outside of the home and heard the shots. The stepson then saw Chapman’s brother-in-law exit the residence.
North Judson Chief Deputy Joe Budner was the first officer on the scene. Police quickly ascertained that Chapman had fired three rounds inside of the home with his brother-in-law present and that he had been drinking alcohol. No one else was in the home. Additional officers arrived from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana Conservation Department.
North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely activated the Pulaski County SWAT Team to respond to the home. The North Judson Wayne Township Fire Department was utilized for traffic control. Starke County EMS staged near the scene and was put on standby.
Police made several requests for Chapman to exit the home to no avail. The home was surrounded and a tight perimeter was set. Neighbors were warned, protected or evacuated. Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer arrived and coordinated the SWAT team. Continued requests for the gunman to exit the home were ignored and a myriad of telephone calls went unanswered.
The SWAT Team arrived around 6:37 p.m. and deployed gas into the residence. After a brief waiting period, entry was made into the home and the ground floor was searched. No suspect was located. The team then fired gas into the basement and searched that area. It was determined that the suspect was in a small block room inside of the basement area. Another round of gas was fired into that door and Chapman was found in the room. He was brought outside and checked by a medic. He was then placed under arrest for Criminal Recklessness as a Class C Felony and Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class D Felony. The Fire Department utilized fans to help clear the gas from the home. After a consent to search, the weapon, a Ruger 40 Caliber handgun, was located and taken into evidence. Chapman was transported to the Starke County Jail where he was later arraigned and given a $50,000 Circuit Court Surety Bond.
Chief Vessely praised the efforts of all officers involved for their outstanding work, patience, and professionalism in neutralizing any additional threats and apprehending the suspect.
“In today’s police work, you never know what can happen from a big city to a small town,” said Vessely. “With this incident, all of the officers and departments involved did extraordinary work that resulted with no injuries.”
Vessely went on to thank the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana Conservation Officers, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Gayer, the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, Starke County EMS, and the Pulaski County SWAT Team.
“Every effort was made to keep the citizens of North Judson, the neighbors, and motorists safe from any possible violence that could have stemmed from this incident,” Vessely added. “Thank God all of us could go home safely.”
From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
08/12/13 A Star City resident told police that a subject entered his residence and removed a heater from the wall.
08/12/13 Officers responded to a domestic issue in the Pulaski area.
08/11/13 The Medaryville gas station attendant reported the theft of gasoline.
08/11/13 A break-in was reported at a Winamac residence and several items were taken.
08/11/13 A Winamac resident called police and advised he just hit a building with his car. No injuries were reported.
08/11/13 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a car fire at 108 Maple Street.
08/10/13 A Winamac woman told police that a man just shot her dog. The incident report will be forwarded to the Pulaski County Prosecutor for further review.
08/10/13 A report came into the dispatch center of an argument between two people and one shot at another with a rifle. When on scene, the suspect told police that he didn’t have a gun and did not shoot at anybody.
08/10/13 A complainant told police her daughter hit a pole in her car at the Winamac Plaza.
08/10/13 A man was reportedly riding his moped on State Road 119 and was struck by a car. EMS checked him out for a possible leg injury.
08/10/13 A Star City man told police that he was battered.
08/10/13 A Medaryville man reported his truck was vandalized.
08/10/13 A Medaryville man told police that his motorcycle was stolen.
08/09/13 An employee of Moyer Grain in Star City advised the business was broken into.
08/09/13 Police responded to a home in Francesville to investigate a domestic issue.
08/08/13 A resident reported the theft of gas from a residence.
08/06/13 Detectives were notified of a possible sexual assault case.
08/05/13 A man was arrested after attempting to break into a Medaryville man’s home.
Arrests:
08/13/13 Tiffany Witham, 31, of Delong, IN, arrested for non payment of child support.
08/09/13 Christian Grostefon, 43, Winamac, IN, arrested on a body attachment.
