The Hamlet Police Department will be getting a new vehicle.
Continue readingHamlet Police Report Finding Cocaine, Meth, Handgun during U.S. 30 Traffic Stop
A Hamlet traffic stop led to a pair of arrests, after officers say they found drugs and a loaded handgun. It happened just after 1:30 Sunday morning at U.S. 30 and County Road 600 East, according to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue readingHamlet Police Issue Warnings for Abandoned Vehicles
The Hamlet Police Department is cracking down on abandoned vehicles and similar violations. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that officers recently issued eight or nine warnings, and all but one of the individuals have since taken care of the issue.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves GIS Agreement to Meet IDEM Requirement
The Hamlet Town Council took action Wednesday to make sure employees can access the GIS map for the town’s utility infrastructure. Council members approved an agreement with WTH Technology. It will cost the town $500 a year to put the software on the street superintendent’s computer.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Schedules Holiday Events
Hamlet is getting ready for the holidays. Some annual events were scheduled by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Investigates Alleged Stabbing Incident
An alleged stabbing suspect is in custody following an investigation by the Hamlet Police Department.
Continue readingAMBER Alert Issued for Hamlet Children
Two Hamlet children are believed to be in extreme danger in information released in an AMBER Alert sent Saturday morning.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Receives Donations for Police Vests, Community Outreach Efforts
The Hamlet Police Department received funding for police vests and community outreach efforts, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that the Knox VFW donated $1,800 for vests, on top of the funding that was authorized by the council.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Impressed by Easter Egg Hunt Turnout
This year’s Hamlet Easter Egg Hunt was a huge hit. That’s what Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town’s park board Wednesday. “We had like 61 kids,” she said. “We got complements. Kassandra had done an awesome job at getting fold-able outside camping chairs for a grand prize, along with the baskets, and I got complements on that.”
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Purchase of Laptops for Police Department
Starke County’s new computer aided dispatch system has brought to light some issues with the Hamlet Police Department’s computers. Town Marshal Clint Norem gave an update to the town council last week.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Cracking Down on Garbage
The Hamlet Police Department is demanding the cleanup of certain properties. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that he’s identified a list of questionable properties and will be hand-delivering notices on Monday.
Continue readingPolice Respond to Possible Burglary, Reportedly Find Meth, Pills Instead
A report of a possible burglary reportedly led to the discovery of methamphetamine Sunday morning.
Starke County Police say they, along with Hamlet and Walkerton police, responded to a possible burglary in progress call at around 6:30 a.m. Officers say that when they got there, they determined that no burglary took place, but they did find methamphetamine, prescription pills, syringes, and paraphernalia.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Voice Support for Updates to Starke County’s Computer Aided Dispatch System
Efforts to update Starke County’s computer aided dispatch system are getting support from Hamlet officials. The Sheriff’s Department’s new system is going to mean some additional costs for local communities, but Hamlet Town Council President Dave Kesvormas thinks it will be a good deal.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Updates Commissioners on CAD System
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and IT Director Richard Franks are working on updating the Computer Aided Dispatch system.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Responded to More Than 1,200 Calls in 2018
The Hamlet Police Department’s 2018 statistics were presented during last week’s town council meeting. Council President Dave Kesvormas read through some of the numbers, “The general calls of service was 1,209. We had 50 accidents, 471 traffic stops, 75 citations. Adults arrested are 28, and assist to other agencies: 68, counting medical.”
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Invites Local Children to Help Decorate Christmas Tree
Hamlet children have the chance to win a gift card, by helping to decorate the police department’s Christmas tree. Town Marshal Clint Norem says this marks the third year for the drawing.
Hamlet Decorating Contest Judging Scheduled for December 22
The Town of Hamlet has finalized the date for this year’s home decorating contest. Judging will take place Saturday, December 22 between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Those whose homes are decorated have a chance to win a cash prize. The first place winner will get $100, second place will receive $75, and the third place prize is $50.
Hamlet Plans Holiday Decorating Contest
The Town of Hamlet is getting into the Christmas spirit. During Wednesday’s town council meeting, it was announced that the town will one again have a home decorating contest this year.
Hamlet Police Adjust Ticketing Procedures for Traffic Violations
The Town of Hamlet has recently changed the way it issues tickets for speeding, seat belt violations, and other similar offenses, more info here on these changes issued . Town officials say that for the past few years, Hamlet Police had been treating traffic offenses as town ordinance violations, after other municipalities adopted similar procedures.
Safety Concerns Addressed at U.S. 30 Work Site But Hamlet Officials Remain Out of Loop
Hamlet officials hope a U.S. 30 construction project will wrap up soon. Following a spike in accidents, Town Council President Dave Kesvormas urged INDOT to address safety concerns in the work zone.
