Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith announced his retirement to the Knox Board of Works members Wednesday morning.
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Knox City Police Department Hires Two New Officers
Knox City Police Department to Conduct Golf Cart Inspections
The Knox City Police Department will hold golf cart inspections Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT in the rear parking lot of the Police Station at 120 N. Shield Street.
Continue readingAnnual Knox City Police Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith announced the police department will be holding the second annual Easter egg hunt this year during the Knox Board of Works meeting last week.
Continue readingKnox City Police Respond to Report of Shots Fired
The Knox City Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Culver Road and Pearl Street around 2 a.m. CT Monday, January 16.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Fills Detective Position
The Knox City Police Department announced during the Knox Board of Works meeting last week Kenny Pfost has been hired as a detective.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Several Charges while on School Property
A Knox man was arrested Wednesday, September 28 on several charges following an investigation into a call about a suspicious person.
Continue readingStarke County Emergency Services, Knox Schools Participate in School Safety Training
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department, Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Starke County EMS, Starke County EMA, and Knox Community School Corporation all took part in school safety training this past weekend.
Continue readingCity of Knox Police Department has Open Position
The Knox City Police Department is currently looking to hire a full-time police officer.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Works to Identify Suspect in Rash of Vehicle Break-ins
The Knox City Police Department has identified a suspect allegedly involved in several recent vehicle break-in incidents.
Continue readingCity of Knox Gearing up for Busy Spring
Knox City Council Reviews Ordinance Giving Knox Police Department Limited Agency for Park Board for Limited Purpose of Denying Entry
The Knox City Council members reviewed an ordinance during their most recent meeting that would authorize the Knox City Police Department to act as the limited agent for the Knox Park Board for the limited purpose of denying entry.
Continue reading*UPDATE* Silver Alert Declared for Missing Starke County Man
Knox City Police Chief Recommends Probationary Officer for Hire
Knox School Board Accepts SRO Resignation
The Knox Community School Board members officially accepted the resignation of School Resource Officer (SRO) Steve VanDerAa Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Looking for Officers
Knox City Police to Start Carrying Narcan amid Spike in Overdoses
Knox City Police officers will soon carry Narcan. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that they haven’t until now, since EMS is already in town and certain regulations would have to be followed, “But here lately, we’ve been having overdoses left and right, so we’re going to start carrying it, each officer.”
Continue readingFour Arrested after Traffic Stop in Knox
Four people were arrested Monday night after Knox City Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Heaton Street and Danker Street in Knox.
Continue readingKnox City Police Chief Asks Drivers to Watch for Bus Traffic
Now that school is back in session, Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith is asking motorists to be patient during student pick-up and drop-off times during the week.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Adds $5,000 Fine for 401 E. Lake Street
The Knox Board of Works is increasing the fines on 401 East Lake Street. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently told board members that the owners were ordered to remove garbage from the property almost three years ago, but issues remain. “It’s been an ongoing battle with them,” Pfost said. “I can’t get them to do what is asked of them.”
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