The Knox City Police Department will be getting a new police vehicle.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Suspicion of Possession of Child Pornography, Child Exploitation
A Knox man is facing several felony charges following an investigation by the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A Knox man was arrested on several drug charges following a traffic stop in Knox on Friday, Dec. 13.
Continue readingPolice, K9 Track down Wanted Man in Knox
A man wanted for several felonies fled from police in an incident in Knox on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Continue readingMonterey Man Suffers Medical Emergency While Driving Vehicle through Knox
A single-vehicle accident reported at a fast food establishment in Knox was reportedly caused after the driver suffered a medical issue, according to the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Reports Good Turnout for Second Women’s Self-Defense Class
The Knox City Police Department is reporting success with its second women’s self-defense class of the year. The free training session was held at Knox High School on November 23.
Continue readingMan Attempted to Evade Knox City Police, Leading to Pursuit Saturday Night
A Demotte man is facing multiple charges after reportedly attempting to evade Knox City Police officers Saturday evening.
Continue readingMultiple Agencies Recently Participated in Emergency Vehicle Operations Training at NJ-SP
On the last Saturday in October various law-enforcement agencies gathered in the North Judson-San Pierre High School parking lot to participate in required emergency vehicle operations training.
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 readingSamuel Allen Sentencing Hearing to be Held Today
A Knox man who pleaded guilty to a charge of rape will be sentenced today on the Level 3 Felony charge in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingKnox K9 Takes Third Place in Fast Dog/Hard Dog Competition at Vohne Liche Olympics
Local K9 units from the Knox and North Judson Police Departments, as well as the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, joined 140 other teams from all over the country and around the world during Vohne Liche Kennels’ Annual Olympics last month. Take your furbaby one step into becoming the olympiad that it is! Check out this ultrasonic dog trainer at https://karmapets.org/collections/frontpage/products/anti-bark-behavior-correction-trainer. Say goodbye to barking, jumping, and growling! And say hello to the Champion canine.
Knox Sergeant Chad Dulin said his K9 partner O’Neill ended up being ranked third out of 87 participating dogs in the Fast Dog/Hard Dog competition which tested agility, speed and apprehension skills.
Continue readingAge of Students Involved in KHS Incident Limits Information that can be Publicly Divulged
In order to address questions that are being posed about an incident that occurred at Knox High School on Wednesday, August 28th, a press release has been issued by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue readingKnox First Responders Recognized during Board of Works Meeting for Lifesaving Efforts
A Knox resident is crediting the city’s first responders for saving the life of her son earlier this month. Elizabeth Darda expressed her thanks during Wednesday’s board of works meeting.
Continue readingKnox-Center Township Fire Department Responds to Rollover Crash Wednesday
A woman was flown to memorial hospital in South Bend following a rollover crash in Knox Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingLocal K9 Units Team Up for Vohne Liche Kennels’ Olympics
Three K9 Units from Starke County have teamed up to take on the “Olympics” at Vohne Liche Kennels.
The local team consists of North Judson Police Officer Rico Simpson and his K9 partner Jimy, Knox City Police Officer Chad Dulin and his K9 O’Neill, and Starke County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brack Rowe and his K9 Zardoz.
Continue readingKnox Police Investigate Accident Involving School Bus
Officers from the Knox City Police Department were called to a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 35 in Knox at the intersection of Lake Street on Tuesday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Students Build Morale with Local Authorities during ‘Shop with a Cop’
Several Starke County students will be heading back to school with some new clothing thanks to the Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P) and the local agencies who participated in the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event.
Continue readingDriver Suffers Medical Issue, Hits Pole
A Knox man suffered a medical issue Wednesday morning while driving on E. Culver Road, west of McGill Street in Knox which caused an accident.
Continue readingKnox Police Cracking Down on Cars Blocking Streets Near Elementary, Middle Schools
Knox School officials are beginning to see some success with updated drop-off and pickup procedures. Previously, cars had been lining up on local roads around the elementary and middle schools. Knox City Police have asked elementary school parents not to arrive to pick up students before 2:20 p.m. Officers say any cars standing on Culver Road will be issued a ticket.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Voice Support for Updates to Starke County’s Computer Aided Dispatch System
Efforts to update Starke County’s computer aided dispatch system are getting support from Hamlet officials. The Sheriff’s Department’s new system is going to mean some additional costs for local communities, but Hamlet Town Council President Dave Kesvormas thinks it will be a good deal.
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