Charges have been filed in a February 26, 2023 injury accident in the 3000 North block of U.S. 35 in La Porte County.
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Pulaski Deputy Bit by K-9 Released from Hospital
The Pulaski County deputy injured during a suspect pursuit is expected to make a full recovery.
Search Warrant Turns Up Hefty Sum of Cash and Cannabis
A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy seized more than eight pounds of cannabis following a search of a local residence.
Indictment Handed Down Against Multiple Robbery Suspect
The man accused of carrying-out a string of robberies in Northern Indiana was indicted on Wednesday, and cooperating authorities say an “ongoing criminal nuisance” has been stopped.
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Knox Man Sentenced to 20 Years on Meth Charges in Marshall County
A Knox man was sentenced on Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court on charges of dealing methamphetamine.
33-year-old Ryan Smith was arrested in August of 2015 after a vehicle he was in was stopped by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies. An air sniff was conducted by a K9 Unit and indicated the presence of drugs inside the vehicle.
Knox Residents Arrested on Meth Charges
A three month investigation has led to the arrest of a pair of Knox residents on meth-related charges.
LaPorte Man Facing Charges Following Alleged Christmas Day Rape
A LaPorte man has been arrested after police believe he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl.
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Murder Defendant Pleads Not Guilty During Initial Appearance
A Plymouth man accused of murder following an October robbery has pleaded not guilty to the updated charges.
Second Salvage Yard Arson Trial Set for February
James Campbell is being compelled to prevent delays in his February jury trial.
Chemical Smell Lands Five Charges for Alleged Meth Possession
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department has arrested five individuals after a meth bust on Saturday evening.
Wandering Bovine Lead to Criminal Charges for Davis Township Farmer
A recent Appellate Court decision regarding the construction of fences has not necessarily stopped criminal charges from being filed in the incident.
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Additional Charges Filed Against LaPorte County Man Accused of Killing Uncle
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department announced additional charges against a man accused of causing injuries related to the death of his uncle.
LaPorte Woman Facing Multiple Arson Charges
A LaPorte woman is facing charges following what investigators say is a series of Arsons in the community.
42-year-old Shonda Shropshire was taken into custody on October 16th. She is accused of starting four separate fires that occurred in the 800 block of Clay Street in September of this year.
Two Arrested Following Drug Complaint
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department says two have been arrested on meth-related charges following a Tuesday incident.
Names Released in LaPorte Meth Lab Investigation
A husband and wife are facing meth related counts following an investigation last week in LaPorte.
Winamac Woman Wanted on Warrant Arrested for New Meth Charges
A vehicle stopped in Pulaski County has led to the arrest of a Winamac woman on multiple charges.
Sheriff’s Deputies were in the area of State Road 39 and County Road 100 North in Pulaski County, Saturday evening. Officers spotted the passenger of a vehicle they claim was wanted on two warrants. Those charges allege possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear.
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Stuck Accelerator Incurs Damage To Multiple Knox Homes
Knox Police were called to the scene of an accident on Wednesday after a vehicle saw the accelerator stuck.
According to officers, 52-year-old Roy McCarty was traveling northbound of S. East Street when he allegedly lost control.
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Charges Filed After Investigation Into Infant Suffering Frostbite
Charges have been filed, and more information is being released after an early February incident that left an infant suffering alone in the cold.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of 250 W. and 500 S. in Starke County on February 5th. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the call notified authorities of a vehicle accident.
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Knox City Police Department Statistics for November
Knox City Police Chief, Clint Norem, has released the Department’s statistics for the month of November.
The Department had 443 calls, 11 accident reports and 44 incident reports. There were 5 Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Reports, 18 people arrested on 21 traffic charges, 36 people arrested on 58 criminal charges, 8 juveniles arrested on various charges and 4 people cited for 4 ordinance violations. 5 battery arrests and 4 warrant arrests were made and 17 drug charges were filed.
