The Knox City Council and Board of Works members discussed police operations during work sessions prior to their respective regular meetings last week.
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Knox Board of Works Approves Fundraising Effort for Additional City Police Department K9
Fundraisers will soon be underway for a new K9 for the Knox City Police Department.
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
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event in Knox Saturday, February 12
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with the Knox City Police Department and the Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, are hosting a prescription drug take back day in Knox Saturday, February 12.
Continue readingUPDATE Knox City Police Conducting Death Investigation
The Starke County Coroner’s Office, Knox City Police Department and the Indiana State Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old male in Knox.
Continue readingKnox City Police Conducting Death Investigation
The Knox City Police Department is conducting a death investigation after being called to a residence in the 400 South block of Main Street Wednesday morning a little before 10 a.m. CT.
Continue readingKnox 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 readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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 Department Hires another New Officer
The Knox City Police Department has another new officer. Nicholas Brown was hired by the board of works Wednesday as a first class patrolman.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider another Police Hire Today
Another new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during this morning’s board of works meeting. The board is expected to hold a public hearing on code enforcement issues at 401 East Lake Street.
Continue readingHamlet Man Arrested Following Pursuit through Knox
A Hamlet man was arrested Friday afternoon after reportedly leading police on a short pursuit through the City of Knox.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Hires New Officer
The Knox City Police Department has a new officer. The board of works approved the conditional hire of Ashley Vandemark during a special meeting Thursday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Police Hire This Morning
A new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during a special board of works meeting this morning. An emergency hearing will be held on 401 West Bender Street, and board members will consider a final payment to Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingKnox Garage Fire Reportedly Spreads to Home
A fire that began in a detached garage spread to a home in Knox Saturday. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on South Fisher Street, according to Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost. He says the amount of heat and strong winds spread the fire to the rear of the home.
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