Starke County Sheriff’s Office

Incidents:

July 30th – August 5, 2026

7/30: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

7/30: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Heaton Street in Knox.

7/30: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

7/30: A theft was reported in Knox. Reportedly, a laptop was stolen from a vehicle overnight.

7/30: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

7/30: A theft was reported in Knox. Reportedly, some mail was stolen.

7/30: A case of possible identity theft was reported in Knox.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson. Reportedly, there were weeds in front of a business.

7/30: A criminal trespass was reported in Knox.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson. Reportedly, there was trash behind a garage near an alley.

7/30: A traffic accident resulting in property damage was reported in the area of 150 South in Knox. Reportedly, a tree fell on a vehicle.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

7/30: An animal complaint was lodged in Knox.

7/30: A parking complaint was lodged in the area of State Road 10 in Knox.

7/30: A traffic hazard was reported in the area of 550 East in Knox. Reportedly, a deer was hit by a vehicle.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

7/30: An identity theft report was filed in Knox.

7/30: A possible gas leak was reported in the area of Toto Road in Knox. Reportedly a company digging hit a gas line.

7/30: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of State Road 39 in North Judson. Reportedly, a vehicle was all over the roadway and passing other vehicles at a high rate of speed.

7/30: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of State Road 39 in North Judson.

7/30: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Culver and Roosevelt roads in Knox.

7/30: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of State Road 10 and Highway 35 in Knox.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in the area of North Judson.

7/30: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of Heaton and Bender streets in Knox.

7/30: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Franklin Street in North Judson.

7/30: A traffic accident resulting in personal injury was reported in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox. Reportedly, a subject jumped into someone’s vehicle while they were driving down the road.

7/30: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

7/30: A lock out was reported in Hamlet.

7/31: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of John and Pearl streets in Knox.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 30 and 600 East in Hamlet.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of the US Highway 35 and US Highway 30 crossover in Hamlet.

7/31: A lock out was reported in North Judson.

7/31: A traffic hazard was reported in the area of 1000 East in Culver.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 and 700 North in Walkerton.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 and 500 North in Grovertown.

7/31: A theft was reported in Knox.

7/31: A traffic accident resulting in personal injury was reported in the area of George and Sycamore streets in North Judson.

7/31: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of US Highway 30 in Hamlet. Reportedly, a puppy was found.

7/31: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Plymouth Street in Hamlet. Reportedly, two dogs were abandoned.

7/31: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of Talmer Avenue in North Judson.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 and 700 North in Walkerton.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

7/31: A traffic accident involving a deer was reported in the area of 800 West in San Pierre.

7/31: A report of a loud noise complaint was lodged in the area of Starke Street in Hamlet. Reportedly there was some loud music being played.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Heaton Street in Knox.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 25 North in Knox.

7/31: A residential burglary was reported in North Judson. Reportedly a subject was threatening to go to someone’s property and shoot them.

7/31: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of US Highway 35 in Hamlet. Reportedly a vehicle ran another vehicle off the road in order to pass at high rate of speed.

7/31: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox. Reportedly, there was a vehicle pulling a trailer with no lights that was passing erratically.

7/31: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Toto Road in Knox.

7/31: A traffic accident involving a deer was reported in the area of 200 West in North Judson.

8/1: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

8/1: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of 425 South in Knox.

8/1: A residential burglar alarm was reported in the area of State Road 39 in North Judson.

8/1: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of 250 South in Knox.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Heaton Street in Knox.

8/1: A lock out was reported in Knox.

8/1: A criminal trespass report was lodged in the area of Shewski Road in Knox. Reportedly, there were trespassers on a pier.

8/1: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Toto Road in Knox. Reportedly there was an abandoned dog.

8/1: A parking complaint was lodged in the area of Shewski Road in Knox. Reportedly there were golf carts parked in front of no parking signs.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 421 in San Pierre.

8/1: A gas leak was reported in the area of U Road in North Judson. Reportedly there was fire coming out of the ground near a home.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 30 and 600 East in Hamlet.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

8/1: A criminal trespass report was lodged in the area of County Road 210 in Knox. Reportedly, a subject was trespassed from a business.

8/1: A traffic complaint was lodged in the area of 400 South in Knox.

8/1: A commercial burglar alarm was reported in the area of Main Street in Knox.

8/1: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson. Reportedly there was a golf cart with expired tags.

8/1: An ordinance violation was reported in North Judson.

8/1: A traffic accident was reported in the area of Culver Road in Knox. Reportedly a vehicle hit a tree.

8/1: A parking complaint was lodged in the area of Pearl Street in Knox. Reportedly a vehicle was blocking access to a driveway.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Toto and Range roads in Knox.

8/1: A loud noise complaint was lodged in the area of Shewski Road in Knox. Reportedly there was a loud party.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Talmer Avenue and Oakwood Street in North Judson.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 10 and 900 West in San Pierre.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 10 and US Highway 421 in San Pierre.

8/1: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 10 and 500 West in North Judson.

8/2: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

8/2: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Culver Road and Main Street in Knox.

8/2: A fight was reported in the area of Washington Street in Knox.

8/2: A theft was reported in Knox. Reportedly, an e-bike was stolen.

8/2: A theft was reported in North Judson. Reportedly, two swords were stolen.

8/2: A commercial burglar alarm was reported in the area of County Road 210 in Knox.

8/2: A traffic accident resulting in property damage was reported in the area of Range Road and State Road 10 in North Judson.

8/2: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

8/2: A traffic accident resulting in property damage was reported in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

8/2: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Yellowstone Trail in Hamlet.

8/2: A traffic hazard was reported in the area of 800 East in Knox. Reportedly, there were some boxes in the roadway.

8/2: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Franklin Street in Ora. Reportedly there was an aggressive dog on the loose.

8/2: A fire was reported in the area of U Road in North Judson. Reportedly there was a possible electrical fire inside the wall of a residence.

8/2: A traffic hazard was reported in the area of Willard Street in North Judson. Reportedly, there was a tree branch across the road.

8/2: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

8/2: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

8/3: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

8/3: A report of downed wires was lodged in the area of Pineridge Lane in Walkerton. Reportedly a downed tree with power lines was blocking the road.

8/3: A traffic accident involving a deer was reported in the area of Yellowstone Trail in Grovertown.

8/3: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Culver Road and Pearl Street in Knox.

8/3: A report of a disabled vehicle was filed in the area of US 421 in La Porte County.

8/3: A possible residential burglary was reported in the area of 50 North in Knox. Reportedly, the gate and front door of a residence was open.

8/3: A residential burglar alarm was reported in the area of 900 West in San Pierre.

8/3: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Magnolia Street in North Judson. Reportedly there was a dog loose.

8/3: A traffic accident was reported in the area of State Road 8 in Knox.

8/3: A possible residential burglary was reported in the area of Childs Street in Monterey. Reportedly, a garage door was pried open.

8/3: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of Heaton and Mound streets in Knox.

8/3: A report of criminal damage to property was filed in the area of Grant Street in Knox. Reportedly, items in a back yard have been destroyed repeatedly.

8/3: A traffic accident resulting in property damage was lodged in the area of 400 North in Hamlet.

8/3: A possible theft was reported in the area of 700 South in North Judson. Reportedly, various small items were stolen.

8/3: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox.

8/3: A loud noise complaint was filed in the area of 250 West in North Judson. Reportedly, there was loud music.

8/3: A theft was reported in the area of Danker Street in Knox. Reportedly, a person attempted to steal a charity bin at a business.

8/4: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

8/4: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of 700 South in North Judson. Reportedly an animal was hit and left in the road alive.

8/4:An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Henry Drive in Knox. Reportedly, an animal was loose from someone’s property.

8/4: A lock out was reported in Knox.

8/4: A theft was reported in the area of US Highway 35 in Knox. Reportedly, a saw attachment was stolen.

8/4: A possible residential burglary was reported in the area of Division Road in Knox. Reportedly, a barn door had been kicked in and a gas can was missing.

8/4: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of 900 East in Walkerton. Reportedly, a vehicle was driving with its front end smashed and dragging.

8/4: A funeral escort was requested in the area of Washington Street in Knox.

8/4: A traffic hazard was reported in the area of Toto Road in Knox. Reportedly, workers were blocking both sides of the road over a hill with no flagger.

8/4: A hit and run traffic accident was reported in the area of Range Road in North Judson. Reportedly, a vehicle was hit in a parking lot.

8/4: A lost item was reported in Grovertown. Reportedly, a person lost a phone, possibly in an Uber.

8/4: A report of fraud was lodged in North Judson. Reportedly, a property rental scam occurred.

8/4: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 and US Highway 30 crossover in Hamlet.

8/4: A possible fire was reported in the area of Edgewood Drive in Knox. Reportedly there was smoke in a building.

8/4: A traffic accident resulting in property damage was reported in the area of Toto Road in Knox.

8/4: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Indiana Avenue and Starke Street in Hamlet.

8/4: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 250 South in North Judson.

8/4: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Toto Road in Knox.

8/4: A traffic accident involving a deer was reported in the area of State Road 8 in Knox.

8/4: A possible residential burglary was reported in the area of US Highway 35 in Hamlet. Reportedly, a front door looked as if it had been broken into.

8/4: A fight was reported in the area of Locust Drive in Knox.

8/4: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of US Highway 35 and US Highway 30 in Hamlet. Reportedly, a vehicle was unable to maintain lanes.

8/5: Multiple overnight business checks and extra patrols were conducted by officers.

8/5: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of Heaton Street in Knox. Reportedly, a vehicle was unable to maintain lanes.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 35 in Hamlet.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 10 in North Judson.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Talmer Avenue in North Judson.

8/5: A theft was reported in the area of 625 South in North Judson. Reportedly, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle overnight.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 600 North in Grovertown.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of US Highway 30.

8/5: A possible gas leak was reported in the area of 400 South in Culver. Reportedly, a gas line was cut next to a house.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 800 North in Hamlet.

8/5: A vehicle fire was reported in the area of 825 East in Walkerton. Reportedly, some farm equipment caught fire.

8/5: A funeral escort was requested in North Judson.

8/5: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of Delaware Street in Knox. Reportedly a cat was missing.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Yellowstone Trail and State Road 23 in Grovertown.

8/5: A lock out was reported in Knox.

8/5: A possible theft was reported in the area of 400 South in Knox. Reportedly, some sound equipment was stolen from a vehicle.

8/5: An animal complaint was lodged in the area of State Road 23 in Knox. Reportedly, an injured bird was found.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Heaton Street in Knox.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of 700 West in North Judson.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Main Street in North Judson.

8/5: A report of a disabled vehicle was lodged in the area of 400 South in North Judson.

8/5: A possible theft was reported in the area of Maryland Street in North Judson. Reportedly, a laptop was stolen.

8/5: A reckless driving complaint was lodged in the area of US Highway 30 in Hamlet. Reportedly, a vehicle with no headlights was swerving in the roadway.

8/5: A traffic stop was conducted in the area of State Road 23 in Walkerton.

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