Police Reports

Doug Vessely
North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
03/25/12 North Judson Police assisted the Starke County Sheriff’s Department at an underage drinking party in the 6000 block of 250 west. Reports will be forwarded to the Starke County Probation for review of juvenile charges.

03/23/12 North Judson Police were called to the 200 block of State Street in reference to a custody dispute. Both parties were provided information and told to consult their respective attorneys.

03/23/12 A report was made to the North Judson Police of the theft of gasoline being siphoned from a vehicle in the 300 block of West Weninger. Last week police received a similar report in the 200 Block of Garden Street. Neighbors need to report suspicious activity in the area to local police.

03/23/12 North Judson Police investigated and conducted a traffic stop on a report of road rage involving two vehicles coming into North Judson on State Road 10 from the west.

03/21/12 Another incident at the U-Locks on Talmer Ave was reported to North Judson Police. The complaintant stated that the pad lock was cut off of the door, however no items were missing.

03/21/12 North Judson Police located a juvenile male that is on house arrest walking near Norwayne Park. Starke County Probation was notified and a full report provided to them for review.

03/21/12 An underage drinking complaint was investigated by the North Judson Police in the 300 block of Lincoln Avenue. Reports were forwarded to the Starke County Probation Department for review of four juveniles for a charge of Illegal Possession of Alcohol, and to the Starke County Prosecutor for a Contributing to a Minor warrant for one adult male.

03/20/12 An employee from the North Judson-San Pierre High School reported to North Judson Police they received an harassing test message. Police determined the identity of the caller and the incident was taken care of.

03/20/12 North Judson Police investigated a custody dispute involving two head start school children. All reports were furnished to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

03/20/12 The North Judson Police responded to a call involving Robert Allen, 23, North Judson, in the 6000 block of 400 South. The Starke and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department sent officers as well. Allen was arrested and transported by Pulaski Sheriff Deputy to the Pulaski County Jail on a Battery charge from an incident occurring in their county.

03/20/12 A woman reported to North Judson Police in the 500 block of Lane Street that she was receiving harassing phone and text messages. She was advised to request a Protection Order through the Starke Circuit Court.

03/19/12 The North Judson Police took a report involving a domestic dispute and theft of items in the 6000 block of State Road 39. The items were returned.

Sheriff Oscar Cowen
Sheriff Oscar Cowen

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/24/12 A number of telephone pedestals were reportedly destroyed near the intersection of 550 East and 200 South in Knox.

03/24/12 A caller from the 2200 block of East 150 South in Knox told police his mailbox had been shot.

03/23/12 A mailbox was reported to have been vandalized in the 5200 block of West 700 South in North Judson.

03/22/12 A green truck was reportedly driving near the 9300 block of East 600 North in Grovertown taking pictures of houses and other buildings while the owners are at work.

03/22/12 A caller told police that someone caused property damage to her rental near the intersection of 300 East and U.S. 30.

03/22/12 A battery was reported in the 8800 block of East 200 North in Knox.

03/21/12 A fight was reported in the 300 block of Ruthie Drive in Knox.

03/20/12 A tire was reportedly slashed in the 5000 block of East 200 South in Knox.

03/20/12 Several four-wheelers were reportedly causing a nuisance and property damage in the 11200 block of East Nicole Road in Culver.

03/19/12 A theft was reported in the 800 block of North 600 East in Knox.

03/19/12 A wallet was reportedly stolen from the 4300 block of East 190 North in Knox.

03/19/12 An officer was requested to the 7200 block of South 250 West in North Judson regarding a theft.

03/19/12 A drive-off was reported at Osborn’s Mini Mart in the amount of $71 for diesel.

03/19/12 A battery was reported near the intersection of 350 South and 350 East in Knox.

03/18/12 A caller from the 5600 block of East Shady Lane in Knox told police that someone stole a cooler of beer and hard liquor from his property.

03/18/12 A battery was reported in the 300 block of Ind. 23 in Knox.

03/8/12 Several teenagers were reportedly throwing glass bottles on the road in the 8900 block of South Beech Street in Monterey.

Arrests:
03/23/12 Albert Benjamin Hendon, 19, of Wheatfield, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Minor Entering Tavern, Illegal Possession/Consumption of Alcohol and Public Intoxication.

03/21/12 Joshua T. Wolfe, 27, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Sex Offender Violation.

03/19/12 David S. Zachary, 40, of Monterey, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Confinement, Interference with the Reporting of a Crime and Strangulation.

03/18/12 Robert M. Sobieck, 43, of Plymouth, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Failure to Appear.

Hamlet Town Marshal Frank Lonigro III

From the Hamlet Police Department:

Incidents:
03/23/12 A minor vehicle accident was reported at the Hamlet Feed Mill.

03/22/12 David Fritz reported an unwanted subject at his residence on Indiana Ave.

03/21/12 A wellness check was performed at the Hamlet Apartments.

03/20/12 Police responded to a harassment complaint at 214 Jefferson St.

Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
03/25/12 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a yard fire. No injuries were reported.

03/25/12 A Monterey resident, who is a truck driver and is gone for weeks at a time, reported that sometime between this date and three weeks ago, some people, who he possibly knows, stole several items from his home, garage and car. He requested police to file possible charges on the suspects.

03/25/12 A Medaryville resident reported a two vehicle accident at the intersection of 100 South and 1200 West. A woman driving a vehicle came around the corner too wide and clipped the car. No injuries were reported.

03/25/12 A Monon resident called police to report the theft of a zero-turn mower and a welder. The caller believes she knows who the suspect is.

03/25/12 A resident in Franklin Township reported that his neighbor is on his property wanting to cut down trees. The resident was given a no trespassing warning.

03/24/12 A store manager at a Medaryville business reported the theft of a money bag, but it was later returned with all of the money accounted for. Charges will be filed.

03/24/12 A Winamac police officer was called to a residence after a complaintant said he let his ex collect some of her property when she broke his phone and then took his keys and work boots. The issue was later resolved.

03/23/12 A Monterey resident was arrested after police found him sleeping inside his car with the vehicle still running. The caller tried to wake him up but couldn’t.

03/23/12 The Winamac Police Department received a call from a person who is keeping an eye on their neighbor’s house who discovered three windows broken out of the garage.

03/23/12 A caller in the Medaryville area called in an accident. The caller was driving along U.S. 421 and the next thing he knew, there was a trailer that had apparently come loose from another vehicle going the other direction and it came right at him. The person driving the other vehicle did not stop. The trailer went under the truck’s fuel tank and the tank was punctured. Diesel fuel was all over both lanes.

03/23/12 A Medaryville resident called police to report that 25 dogs or more are at a residence and they constantly chase after his granddaughter. The dogs have been known to attack his dogs as well.

03/23/12 A Winamac resident called police to report that a sign hit her vehicle and put a scratch down the passenger side. The wind reportedly knocked over the sign into her car.

03/20/12 Police received a call from a person who found a red and black motorboat on a trailer with a motor, no seats and no plate on the trailer. When police checked out the boat, anything that would show an identity has been stripped from the boat.

03/20/12 A caller told police that he saw a woman trying to dump a couple of dogs. She was pulling away after dropping them off and they started running after her. She then saw the caller, stopped and backed up. She got them both back in the car and sat there watching the caller. After a while she left the area. A license plate number of the vehicle was given to police.

03/20/12 A woman came to the lobby at the Pulaski County Justice Center and asked for an officer so a young child can deliver a thank you note.

Arrests:
03/25/12 Charles Weaver, 26, 631 N. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN, arrested on a valid Starke County warrant. Discharged 03/25/12

03/23/12 Thomas Weaver, 41, 5234 E. 300 N., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Discharged 03/23/12

03/21/12 Dan Ard, 21, 515 Lane St. North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery with Bodily Injury.

03/21/12 Richard Carter, 28, 7071 E. 250 N., Logansport, IN, arrested on a valid Starke County warrant. Discharged 03/21/12

03/20/12 Robert Allen, 23, 6345 W. 400 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery with Bodily Injury. Discharged 03/24/12

Knox City Police Chief Clint Norem

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
03/26/12 Lisa Sexton told police that she was in her car and in such a hurry to leave a potential physical altercation, she lost control of her vehicle and ran into a yard and into a guide wire.

03/22/12 Crystal Johnson reported the theft of a wallet. She told police that she dropped her wallet in the Five Star parking lot.

03/20/12 Angie Banks and Jamie Howard reported the theft of their cell phones from their place of business.

Arrests:
03/21/12 Heather Settle, 25, 2215 E. State Road 10, Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of False Informing and Driving While Suspended-Prior.
Jessica Manson, 26, 6829 W. 550 N. Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Daniel Ard, Jr., 22, 515 Lane St., North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.
Richard Carter, 28, 504 Mulberry, North Judson, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

03/21/12 Phillip Centers, 28, 508 S. Shield St. Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.

03/20/12 Lenvil Davenport, 54, 752 S. 300 E., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Trespass.