From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
03/10/12 A caller from the 5300 block of North 1100 East in Plymouth requested assistance removing squatters from a residence.
03/10/12 A theft was reported in the 3000 block of South U.S. 35.
03/09/12 A caller from the 5800 block of South U Road West in North Judson told police that someone was trying to break into his garage.
03/09/12 A resident of the 11600 block of East Ind. 8 in Knox told police someone had broken into his van and pole barn.
03/09/12 A theft was reported in the 2900 block of East Toto Road in Knox.
03/07/12 Sheila Fischer of North Judson told police that someone had stolen a gun from her vehicle.
03/07/12 A theft of a garbage can was reported stolen in the 2700 block of East Toto Road in Knox.
03/07/12 Cindy Miller of Grovertown told police that someone fired a gun into their home.
03/07/12 Stephanie Peverelle of Knox told police someone had stolen her camera.
03/06/12 Crystal Pakrajac of Knox told police that someone had shattered her car window.
03/06/12 A man was reportedly found sleeping in his vehicle on 700 East, north of Ind. 8 in Knox.
03/05/12 Donna Weber of Knox told police that she was being harassed over the telephone by people telling her she has won money and a car.
03/05/12 Vandalism was reported in the 11600 block of East 400 North in Grovertown.
03/04/12 A caller from the Point Drive Inn in North Judson told police that a red semi with at trailer took out the telephone pole and booth.
03/03/12 A hit and run was reported in the 4100 block of South Range Road in North Judson.
03/03/12 A fight was reported in the 11600 block of East 400 North in Grovertown.
03/03/12 A home was reportedly broken into in the 6200 block of South 200 East.
Arrests:
03/08/12 Daniel Joseph Bradley, 20, of Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.
03/08/12 Zachary Allen Tomerlin, 18, of Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Theft.
03/08/12 John James Schacht, 50, of San Pierre, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.
03/08/12 Zachary Allen Tomerlin, 18, of Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.
03/07/12 John J. Schacht, 50, of San Pierre, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery, Intimidation, and Possession of a Syringe.
03/06/12 Eric Gene Wireman, 22, of Knox, IN, arrested on a home detention violation.
03/06/12 Steven P. Pastorcik, 29, of Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Chemical Agents or Precursors, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marijuana.
03/03/12 Emily Alaine Colage, 21, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors.
03/03/12 Jonathan Wagner, 22, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors.
03/03/12 Rafael Pacheco, 19, of San Pierre, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Minor Consumption.
From the North Judson Police Department:
Incidents:
03/10/12 A resident in the 100 Block of George Street reported to the North Judson police that he has been receiving harassing telephone calls for the past three to four weeks. It appears to be a foreign telemarketer. This remains under investigation.
03/09/12 North Judson Police responded to assist the Starke County Sheriff’s Department in the 5800 block of U-Road in reference to a breaking and entering in progress into a garage. No subjects were located.
03/07/12 A tree fell during a wind storm in the 300 Block of Garden Street causing some damage to a parked vehicle.
Arrests:
03/06/12 Carl D. Dust, 51, 14911 W. 700 North, San Pierre, IN, arrested for a misdemeanor charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and a felony charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Prior.
From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
03/11/12 A resident in the Beaver Township area reported the theft of a tool box and a rifle from an unlocked shed on his hog farm.
03/11/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called to a field fire and requested the assistance from the Bass Lake Fire Department as it was getting near the woods.
03/11/12 A resident in the North Judson area called to report that he was burning a trash pile and the sparks caught the grass on fire. The Medaryville Fire Department was called to the scene.
03/11/12 A Francesville business owner called police to report a shoplifter and the action was reportedly caught on tape.
03/11/12 The Monterey Fire Department was called to an out-of-control field fire. No injuries were reported.
03/11/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to back up Jasper County fire units on a controlled burn that got out of hand.
03/11/12 The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department was called to a Star City home in reference to animal abuse. The caller said that the owners have 20 dogs in cages in the kitchen with skin sores and there are puppies in crates with urine and feces in the crates in the living room. The caller said there are flies everywhere and the home stinks. There is concern for the children that live at the residence.
03/10/12 A Medaryville resident called police to report the theft of money.
03/10/12 A Medaryville man told police that the Medaryville Fire Department was at his residence earlier burning down a barn for him and now the fire has spread into his field and it’s getting out of hand.
03/09/12 A Winamac resident called police to report that a truck has been stolen and a gun is missing from the garage. Police learned that the suspect had been arrested in a different county on a charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and the gun in question was recovered.
03/09/12 A car vs. deer accident was reported in the Winamac area.
03/09/12 A Pulaski resident called police to file an identity theft report. The suspect used her children’s identities.
03/09/12 The Medaryville Fire Department was called to a field fire.
03/09/12 A Monterey resident called police to report the theft of copper.
03/09/12 A Winamac resident told police that some unknown person(s) broke out both of the headlights on her vehicle.
03/07/12 A Denham resident called police to report a stolen Monte Carlo.
03/07/12 A Winamac resident told police that a plastic bag blew next to his house and there is white powder and a scale in it.
03/07/12 A person from the Denham area called police to report the theft of two antique wagon wheels from the front porch.
03/07/12 Two guns were reported stolen in the Cass Township area.
03/06/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a brush fire along a ditch.
03/05/12 A Cass Township resident called police to report a break-in. The kitchen cabinet doors and the closet doors are missing. A regulator was taken off the Hicks Gas tank.
Arrests:
03/11/12 Dalton J. Benesh, 19, 310 Maple St., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion. Discharged 03/11/12
03/10/12 Heather L. Rowe, 23, 11791 W. 275 N., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 03/10/12
03/10/12 Raven Diane Ried, 18, 309 E. Main St, Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Unlawful Sale of Precursors.
03/09/12 Zebulon Fagner, 24, 1331 E. 50 S., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglary and Theft.
03/09/12 Tanya Fitch, 41, 6970 N. U.S. 421, Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Theft. Discharged 03/10/12
03/09/12 Dennis K. Murphy Jr., 35, 3659 N. 250 E., Rensselaer, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant. Discharged 03/09/12
03/07/12 Charles Grigsby, 19, 8965 S. 1200 W., Francesville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.
03/07/12 William Brettin, 61, 574 S. 300 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on a probation violation.
03/06/12 Curt Luedtke, 37, 6255 W. 400 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substances and Conspiracy to Commit Battery.
03/06/12 Clifford Cole, 29, 2340 S. 250 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges on Possession of Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
03/06/12 Edward A. Schroeder, 38, 7250 S. 1075 W., San Pierre, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon. 03/08/12
03/06/12 Jessica M. Sturgell, 33, 12588 W. 300 S., Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Conspiracy to Commit Battery. Discharged 03/09/12
03/06/12 Tiffany C. Woodard, 21, 153 W. Lake St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana. Discharged 03/06/12
03/06/12 Dalton Williams, 19, 4248 N. 1225 W., Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Unlawful Sale of Precursors. Discharged 03/06/12
03/06/12 Emily J. Allen, 20, 4248 N. 1225 W. Medaryville, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Unlawful Sale of Precursors. Discharged 03/05/12
From the Hamlet Police Department:
Incidents:
3/12/12 Diana Foust reported a stereo stolen from her vehicle.
3/12/12 Connie Bailey reported the theft of tools from her residence. Hamlet Police have a suspect and the incident remains under investigation.
3/10/12 David Fritz requested that an unwanted subject be removed from his residence.
3/10/12 Brenda Patrick requested an officer for a seven-year-old out of control.
From the Knox City Police Department:
Incidents:
03/09/12 A resident called Knox police to report a possible shoplifting incident from the Dollar General Store. Police questioned a possible suspect, searched his person and reviewed receipts and found no evidence that a theft occurred.
03/07/12 Crystal Pokrajac of Knox told police that between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Her windshield was broken while parked on the south side of the courthouse on Washington Street.
03/06/12 Tammie Taulbee of Knox reported damage to her vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Main Street in front of 10 N. Main Street. The driver exited the truck and the wind caught the door and forced it open. The door hit the bed of Taulbee’s truck.
03/06/12 Keith Dollahan reported that the saddlebags on his 2003 Honda motorcycle were nearly removed from the motorcycle and an attempt to start the motorcycle was made due to damage to the key slot. The items in the saddlebags were thrown to the ground, but Dollahan didn’t believe anything was missing.
Arrests:
03/12/12 Zachary Puckett, 27, 1000 W. Culver Road, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Trespass.
03/08/12 Danny Manns, 35, 2515 E. Toto Rd., Knox, IN, arrested on a valid arrest warrant.
03/06/12 Jessica Boyd, 24, 501 W. Ellis St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
03/06/12 Johnny P. Whitt, Jr., 41, 423 S. Plum St., Plymouth, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Illegal Drug Lab-Precursors, and Possession of Marijuana.
03/04/12 Tony Clemons, Jr., 53, 1620 W. 450 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.
Deborah Clemons, 44, 342 W. Spruce Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Methamphetamine.
Linda Sweet, 49, 328 W. Spruce Dr., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
