Justin Lee Miller, 37, was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Tuesday morning. He previously pleaded guilty to a charge of murder in the death of 11-month-old Mercedes Lain August 14, 2021.
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Mercedes Lain’s parents made their initial court appearance Friday. They’re charged with the Level 6 felony of neglect of a dependent after the 11-month-old’s body was found in a wooded area in Starke County Wednesday night.
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The Plymouth Police Department and 11-month-old Mercedes Lain’s family are asking the public for help in finding her.
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The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Board will soon have a new member. Justin Miller was appointed last week by the North Judson-San Pierre School Board. His four-year term starts January 1.
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A Starke County police officer arrested a Knox resident on Wednesday, December 23rd, on charges of Residential Entry and Possession of Methamphetamine, both Class D Felonies.
Officers were called to a residence on 250 North after a call was made to the Sheriff’s Department about a possible break-in at the residence. Justin Miller was attempting to leave the residence and got stuck in the snow when police were called to the scene. After further investigation, police found that Miller had allegedly broken into the basement by breaking the basement window and gaining entry into the residence. When police searched Miller’s vehicle, they reportedly found methamphetamine and paraphernalia in his pickup truck. Justin Miller was taken to the Starke County Jail and currently has no bond.
