The man suspected of his involvement in a fatal house fire in Medaryville in the afternoon on Monday, Aug. 13 has been charged in the incident.
Suspect Charged in Medaryville Fatal House Fire
One Dead, Following House Fire near Medaryville
A house fire in rural Medaryville has claimed a life. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Monday afternoon around 2:30, in the 9000 block of County Road 300 North. When Medaryville firefighters arrived, they reportedly found a deceased victim inside the home. The victim’s name has not yet been released. The Sheriff’s Office is helping with the investigation.
LaPorte County Councilman Faces Felony Charge, Following Three-Month Investigation
A LaPorte County Councilman has been charged with the Level 6 felony of Residential Entry. Indiana State Police say John Sullivan, 57, of Wanatah “was seen entering a residence that was not his own in the town of Wanatah.”
Investigation into the Death of Missing Knox Woman Continues
The six-month long investigation into the death of 37-year-old Knox resident Barbara McCurdy continues.
As previously reported, McCurdy was initially reported missing on January 20th. The report indicated she was last seen last in Knox on January 14th, driving her black 2006 Chevy Cobalt. A missing person investigation ensued and McCurdy was eventually found deceased in her vehicle at a Winamac car dealership on February 2nd.
The Pulaski County Coroner’s ruling for the cause of death will be kept confidential while the death investigation remains ongoing. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Continue to Investigate Death of Knox Woman
While specific details cannot be shared at this time to prevent possible interference with the ongoing investigation, Indiana State Police detectives continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of 36-year-old Knox resident Tiffany Witham. Continue reading
Local Residents Arrested in South Bend Drug Investigation
Two Knox residents were among six people arrested, following a State Police drug investigation in South Bend. Officers say it began when they got a complaint of possible drug activity in the 2000 block of Morris Street.
La Porte Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge
A La Porte man was recently sentenced on a charge of transporting child pornography. The hearing was before District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr.
Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Starke County Woman
The Indiana State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Tiffany Witham, of Knox.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and EMS were called to a local residence around 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer reported that he arrived at there around 2:30 a.m. and Witham was pronounced deceased at the scene. Continue reading
Million Meal Movement Gives ISP Resources to Help Feed Hoosier Families
ISP Troopers are now better equipped to provide help when they’re dealing with people in need of nutrition assistance.
At the beginning of this month, the Million Meal Movement provided the Indiana State Police with more than 300 meal packets that contain enough nutrients to feed a family of four. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation Completes Bus Inspections
The bus fleet at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation recently went through the inspection process with the Indiana State Police with a positive result, as reported by Superintendent Dan Foster.
Man Wanted on an Active Warrant Out of Pulaski County Arrested in Knox by Indiana State Police
A man wanted on an active warrant out of Pulaski County was taken into custody Wednesday morning.
Around 10:30 a.m. officers with the Indiana State Police, Knox City Police, and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments were on South Fisher Street in Knox, apprehending the subject. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Give School Safety Tips to Eastern Pulaski Teachers
Keeping students safe continues to be a big concern in area schools. Indiana State Police visited Eastern Pulaski Schools last month to give teachers some classroom safety tips, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Weekend Meth Cases
Drug-related crimes kept Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies busy this past weekend, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. “They served some search warrants, found a pretty big meth house,” he told the county commissioners Monday. “There were like 13 what they call one-pot labs in there. It took the State Police drug team almost seven hours to clean that mess up, and they arrested one or two people out of that. And then they got another person up at Monterey that was definitely selling meth.”
Autopsy Finds Cause of Death in Pulaski County Double Homicide
Autopsy results in a double homicide investigation in Pulaski County have been released.
Pre-Trial Omnibus Court Date Set for Ross Stacy
Additional court dates will be set on Monday, May 7, for a Winamac man charged with two counts of murder.
Ross Stacy, 32, was arrested on Saturday, March 10, as a suspect in the death of his father, 59-year-old Loss Stacy, and 56-year-old Mary Kurek, of Gary. Police say Kurek was the girlfriend of Loss Stacy.
Two Injured in Tuesday Morning LaPorte County Crash
Double Homicide Investigation Part of ‘Crazy Weekend’ for Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
A double homicide, a stabbing, and a pursuit through a cornfield made for a busy weekend for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
School Safety Update Given to Eastern Pulaski School Board
Local school officials continue reevaluating their safety procedures, following last month’s school shooting in Florida. The Eastern Pulaski School Board got an update Monday from the corporation’s school safety specialists, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson and High School Principal Rick DeFries, along with Chris Schramm from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Indiana State Police Assist with Double Homicide Investigation in Pulaski County
On Friday, Indiana State Police were called to Pulaski County to investigate a suspected double homicide.
According to ISP representatives, evidence from the investigation lead to the arrest of 32-year-old Ross Stacy, of Winamac, the morning of Saturday, March 10th. Ross Stacy is being held in the Pulaski County Jail and has been formally charged with Murder. Continue reading
Driver Dies from Injuries in Accident in Marshall County
The driver involved in a Friday night accident on U.S. 31 and 13th Road in Marshall County that claimed the life of a Plymouth man has died from injuries sustained in that accident.
According to an update released by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, 23-year-old Austin Webb of Knox passed away on Saturday after being transported to Memorial Hospital in South Bend following the two-car accident.
