A Francesville man was sentenced in Pulaski County Circuit Court Tuesday on felony charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, and domestic battery resulting in bodily injury of a child under 14 years of age after being convicted of those charges in a jury trial in October.
Continue readingKoontz Lake Gas Station Armed Robbery Suspect Sentenced
One of the two defendants in an armed robbery incident at the Koontz Lake gas station in December of 2018 was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Claims Life of Indiana Department of Corrections Officer
The Indiana Department of Correction released information Sunday night that a Wabash Valley Correctional Facility Correctional Officer passed away on Saturday, April 25 due to COVID-19 complications.
Continue readingMiami Correctional Facility Making Gowns, Masks to Meet Needs
The Indiana Department of Corrections is taking action to make gowns and face shields and face masks for the first responders.
Continue readingWalkerton Man Sentenced on Drug Dealing Charge in Starke Circuit Court
A Walkerton man who admitted to dealing methamphetamine to undercover officers over the course of two consecutive days pleaded guilty to that charge in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Continue readingSandra Henry Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A woman accused of dealing methamphetamine at a fast food restaurant in Knox while working there has pleaded guilty to charges related to the case in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingSamuel Allen Sentenced to 12 Years on Rape Charge
A Knox man will spend 12 years in prison after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to a Level 3 Felony charge of rape.
Continue readingAlexander Chambers Sentenced to Work Release
A Knox man who pleaded guilty to charges of dealing and possessing methamphetamine will serve time on work release.
Continue readingSeth Terry Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A North Judson man was sentenced to work release per the terms of a plea agreement between the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office and Defense Attorney Timothy Lemon.
Continue readingTwo Plead Guilty on Drug Dealing Charges
Two defendants pleaded guilty to drug dealing charges in negotiated plea agreements between the State and Defense Attorney Blair Todd Wednesday morning in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingRichard LaFrance Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall accepted a plea agreement negotiated by Defense Attorney Richard Ballard and the State of Indiana in the case of Argos resident Richard LaFrance.
Continue readingSamuel Allen Pleads Guilty, Trial Canceled
A Knox man accused of rape in a case that was set for trial on Wednesday in Starke Circuit Court pleaded guilty.
Continue readingIDOC Fugitive Apprehension Unit Locates ‘Walk-Away Offender’
An Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) offender who walked away from custody Wednesday afternoon was captured shortly after midnight.
Continue readingTwo Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning per the terms of their plea agreements.
Continue readingTwo Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced Thursday morning in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
A North Judson man was sentenced in three different felony cases in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Continue readingEdward Blackburn Sentencing Set for Next Week
The man found guilty of killing a Starke County resident will be sentenced next week.
Walkerton Woman Sentenced on Attempted Trafficking Charge
A Walkerton woman was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Tuesday morning on a Level 5 Felony charge of attempted trafficking with an inmate.
Checking This Site Prior to Trick or Treating Can Help Protect Kids from Predators this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware of the various resources that exist to help keep kids safe from predators while trick or treating. Continue reading
Matthew Schutz Sentenced on Murder Charge
A North Judson man was sentenced Wednesday morning after being found guilty on a charge of murder in a jury trial in Starke Circuit Court.