Another arrest has been made in the August 3 Hamlet home invasion investigation conducted by the Hamlet Police Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
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Charges Filed in Hamlet Home Invasion Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an investigation into a home invasion in Hamlet Saturday, August 3.
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The Hamlet Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the early morning hours Saturday, August 3.
Continue readingAuto Theft Suspect Arrested in Kingsford Heights
A suspect was arrested Thursday, June 20 after Knox City Police Department officers received a report of a stolen white 2008 Ford Ranger from O’Reilly Auto Parts in Knox.
Continue readingOne Injured in Accident in Hamlet Area
Police Investigate Fatal Accident in Starke County
Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Tuesday, October 24 just before 6:30 p.m. CT at the intersection of U.S. 30 and 600 E. in Starke County.
Continue readingTwo Injured in Starke County Accident
Two people were injured in an accident that occurred Thursday, August 24 just after 5 p.m. CT at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Road 23 in Starke County.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Hopeful that K-9 Will Help with Missing Person Searches
Hamlet’s new police K-9 could have proved useful when an elderly person went missing in a wooded area of Starke County earlier this month. That’s the hope of Town Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Gets Approval to Start K-9 Program
The Hamlet Police Department is getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council Wednesday that he’s worked out a deal to get a narcotics detecting dog that’s been out of a job since her handler switched departments.
Continue readingIllinois Man Faces Multiple Charges following Hamlet Traffic Stop
An Illinois man was arrested after Hamlet Police say they found drugs during a traffic stop last week. It happened last Wednesday around 9:15 p.m. on Old U.S. 30, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Continue readingHamlet Man Arrested Following Home Compliance Check
A Hamlet man was arrested earlier this month after field officers from Starke County Court Services/Community Corrections Division reportedly found him in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Continue readingFirefighters Battle Mobile Home Fire in Hamlet
Two-County Pursuit Results in Arrest
A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Continue readingHamlet Police Exploring K-9 Purchase
The Hamlet Police Department is looking at getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council last week that a dog could help slow the flow of drugs on the busy U.S. 30 corridor. “It’s here,” he said. “It’s running through the town. We’re doing everything to get it stopped.”
Continue readingHamlet Police Looking to Add Reserve Officers, Town Officials Reappointed
The Hamlet Police Department is working on adding new reserve officers. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that one of his reserves has left the force, but about five others have expressed interest.
Continue readingMore Details Released on Hamlet Meth Bust
A meth bust at a home a couple doors down from the Hamlet Police Station led to the arrest of the two residents last week. The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office has shared more details about Friday’s drug raid at 7 West Pearl Street.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Drug Raid Reportedly Turns Up Meth, Narcotics
A drug raid by Hamlet and Starke County police resulted in two arrests. Hamlet Police say a search warrant was executed at a “suspected drug house” early Friday morning, as part of a joint operation with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Hamlet Town Council has finalized the purchase of a new police vehicle. Last week, council members agreed to buy a Ford Explorer for almost $36,000.
Continue readingMichigan City Residents Accused of Dealing Meth, Narcotics following Hamlet Traffic Stop
Two Michigan City residents are accused of dealing methamphetamine and narcotics, following a Hamlet traffic stop. Hamlet Police say they pulled over a vehicle in the area of U.S. 30 and Starke County Road 600 East early Friday morning.
Continue readingFormer Hamlet Town Marshal Voices Concern with Out-of-Town U.S. 30 Patrols
Hamlet’s former town marshal is questioning some of the police department’s current operations. Frank Lonigro recently told the town council that he often sees Hamlet Police patrolling U.S. 30 outside the town limits, something that wasn’t allowed when he was with the department.
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