Starke County Sheriff’s Office

Incidents:

08/13/18 A Knox resident told police that an air compressor was stolen while he was on vacation.

08/13/18 A car vs deer accident was reported on State Road 23 a half-mile south of State Road 8 in Knox.

08/13/18 A two-car accident was reported in the 5800 block of N. 1000 E. in Grovertown. No injuries were reported.

08/13/18 A Hamlet resident reported the theft of a camper.

08/14/18 The Bass Lake-California Township Fire Department was dispatched to a garage and possibly woods fire at 900 S. and 700 E. in North Judson.

08/14/18 A Knox resident reported the theft of several items from his home.

08/14/18 Officers were called to a Knox residence on a report of theft from a greenhouse.

08/14/18 A Bass Lake resident told police that a man walking a dog in the neighborhood was entering properties and looking in windows.

08/15/18 A two vehicle accident with one vehicle rolled over was reported on 150 S. east of 100 E. in Knox. No injuries were reported.

08/15/18 A Koontz Lake resident told police that he believes that someone has been trying to break into his home.

08/15/18 Dispatchers received a call about a man in his early 30s with blonde hair just showed up at her door shaking the door handle.

08/16/18 A Knox resident reported the theft of approximately $50 in change from her vehicle.

08/16/18 A Monterey resident told police that he believes an outbuilding was broken into.

08/16/18 A police officer spoke to a resident’s son about the consequences about stealing.

08/16/18 A concerned caller told dispatchers that a female was stopping traffic at 650 S. and 700 E. who appeared to be lost and confused.

08/17/18 A North Judson resident called police to report that a truck hit his mailbox.

08/18/18 A Walkerton resident said unknown person(s) broke into her garage last night.

08/18/18 A Monterey resident reported a mountain lion about 300 yards west of his house on 800 S.

Inclusion in the arrest reports is merely an indication an arrest was made and is not an indication of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Arrests:

08/13/18 Jose Maldonado-Collado, 44, of Knox, arrested on preliminary charges of disorderly conduct and intimidation.

08/14/18 Jack Haut, 55, of Knox, arrested on a preliminary charge of strangulation.

08/14/18 Shawn Heck, 31, of Knox, detained on a violation of home detention.

08/15/18 Nathan Clark, 29, of Etna Green, arrested on a preliminary charge of auto theft.

08/16/18 Breanna Tolson, 26, of Knox, arrested on a violation of pretrial bond.

08/17/18 Jamal Green, 23, arrested on a bench warrant.

08/18/18 Christine Goble, 30, of Knox, arrested on preliminary charges of unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of cocaine or narcotic drug.

08/18/18 James Watts, 40, of Knox, arrested on a bench warrant.

08/18/18 Malchai Griffith, 20, of Knox, arrested on a preliminary charge of battery resulting in bodily injury to another person.

08/19/18 Timothy Slattery, 30, of Knox, arrested on preliminary charges of battery and criminal mischief