Officers with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are looking for two suspects involved in a pursuit incident in the overnight hours Tuesday, November 29.
Continue readingTwo North Judson Residents Arrested Following Pursuit
Two people from North Judson were arrested Monday, September 26 following a pursuit that began in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Shooting Incident
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 6500 S. block of State Road 39 in North Judson shortly after 7 p.m. CT Wednesday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Officially Welcomes New Tesla to Fleet of Vehicles
The newest vehicle in the North Judson Police Department fleet has arrived. The North Judson Police Department recently purchased a Tesla, the first electric vehicle obtained by the department.
Continue readingArrest Made in Fatal Crash Investigation in San Pierre
An arrest has been made following an investigation by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department into a fatal hit-and-run accident in San Pierre.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Members Continue to Research Tesla Purchase for Police Department
The North Judson Town Council members continue to research several aspects of a potential purchase of a Tesla for the North Judson Police Department’s fleet of police vehicles.
Continue readingThree Drivers Injured in Three-Vehicle Accident in North Judson
A three-vehicle accident in North Judson Monday morning reportedly resulted in all three drivers sustaining injuries.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Hires Officer, Names New Chief Deputy
Changes are coming to the North Judson Police Department. The town council Monday approved the hiring of Derek Russell for the open police officer position.
Continue readingTwo Hurt in Sunday Afternoon Crash at State Road 39 and Toto Road
Two people were hurt in a crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of State Road 39 and Toto Road. Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin says just before 2:00 p.m., a GMC heading westbound on Toto Road stopped at the intersection but failed to yield to a northbound semi truck.
Continue readingOne Person Dies in Saturday Night Storm
A storm that ripped through Starke County Saturday night reportedly claimed the life of an occupant inside a house trailer in San Pierre, according to the Starke County Coroner’s Office. Another person was transported to the hospital.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Monday Night Fatal Accident
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Monday night at the intersection of State Road 39 and 50 S. in North Judson.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Reports Success with Spring Cleanup
North Judson’s spring cleanup event was a success, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. She told the town council Monday that about 200 letters were sent before the event to homes that police believed needed attention. Out of those, she said she wrote six tickets Monday for homes that still didn’t comply.
Continue readingNorth Judson to Hold Spring Cleanup Event this Weekend
The Town of North Judson is once again making it easier for residents to clean up their properties this weekend. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher is coordinating a spring cleanup event.
Continue readingNew North Judson Police K-9 Gets to Work
The newest member of the North Judson Police Department was introduced to the town council Monday. K-9 Tiko has completed his six-week training course with Officer Keaton Leszek, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher.
Continue readingHamlet Police Exploring K-9 Purchase
The Hamlet Police Department is looking at getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council last week that a dog could help slow the flow of drugs on the busy U.S. 30 corridor. “It’s here,” he said. “It’s running through the town. We’re doing everything to get it stopped.”
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department Selects Second K-9
The North Judson Police Department now has a second K-9. Tiko was selected by Officer Keaton Leszek at Vohne Liche Kennels on Thursday, according to a police department Facebook post. It follows months of fundraising by the town’s police officers.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Ready to Get Second K-9 following Successful Fundraiser
The North Judson Police Department is ready to get a second K-9. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the recent fundraising effort has been successful, and the department now has enough money for the dog.
Continue readingPedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck in North Judson
A pedestrian was injured, after being hit by a pickup truck in North Judson Thursday evening. The incident happened around 5:30 in the area of State Road 10 near CVS, according to Starke County dispatchers.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Department to Seek Donations for Second K-9
The North Judson Police Department is looking to add a second K-9 to the force. The town council recently agreed to let Town Marshal Kelly Fisher start raising money.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Confident That Railroad Museum Vandals Will Be Punished
The North Judson town marshal says she’s confident that there will be restitution and punishment, following last week’s vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that a break-in occurred last Thursday, and then about 30 windows were broken on the museum property the following day.
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