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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Identify Four Juveniles Believed to be Responsible for Railroad Museum Vandalism
North Judson Police say they’ve identified four juveniles behind the recent theft and vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. In a Facebook post Sunday, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher said officers reviewed camera footage and were able to successfully identify the suspects within 24 hours of the incident being reported.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Investigate Vandalism
Officers from the North Judson Police Department are investigating the act of vandalism in the downtown area.
Continue readingFreezin’ for a Reason Raises $462 for North Judson Police K9 Fund
The North Judson Police Department is reporting success with last weekend’s events. Sunday’s Freezin’ for a Reason raised $462 for the department’s K9 fund, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher. During Monday’s town council meeting, Fisher thanked the officers and council members who took part.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class and Freezin’ for a Reason Next Weekend
The North Judson Police Department is offering another women’s self-defense class next Saturday. It will include a refresher from the last class, along with more in-depth, scenario-based training, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Payment for Police Department Software
The North Judson Town Council took action last week to make sure town police officers can communicate with dispatchers and other agencies. Council members approved the department’s annual payment for the InterAct Public Safety System.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Purchase Order to Outfit New Police Vehicle
North Judson Town Council members considered cost estimates related to prepping their new police vehicle for action when members met for their first meeting of the year.
Continue readingNJ Town Marshal Updates Town Council On Newest Full-Time Officer’s Progress
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher provided council members with an update about the newest addition to the full-time force when they met Monday Night.
Continue readingProposed N.J.-S.P. Policies Would Require Annual Financial Reports, More Background Checks
Annual financial reports and expanded background checks would be included in the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s latest round of proposed policy updates. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin presented several recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA during this month’s school board meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Asks Permission to Pay Officers for Unused Vacation Time
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher asked Town Council members if it would be permissible to pay some officers for a few remaining unused vacation days.
Continue readingNorth Judson Resident Expresses Concern about Neighbors Allegedly Breaking-In
A North Judson resident came before the Town Council Monday night to express concerns about neighbors reportedly entering his property and taking things.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Operate As Safety Board in Hearing Tonight
UPDATE: The hearing over this matter scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7th was postponed. The specific date for the rescheduled hearing has not been released yet.
A hearing related to an ongoing litigation process within the Town of North Judson will be held tonight.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Promoting Part-Time Police Officer to Full-Time Status
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohac
The North Judson Police Department welcomed a familiar face to the full-time force during Monday night’s town council meeting.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves MOU for School Resource Officer
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board took another major step toward securing a School Resource Officer by approving a Memorandum of Understanding related to the position when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson PD Investigates Tip About NJ-SP, No Credible Threat Found
While a tip about a dangerous incident potentially occurring at North Judson-San Pierre on Tuesday was reported to authorities, no credible threat was found following an investigation by the North Judson Police Department.
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 readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Finds Radio Replacements at a Reduced Cost
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher came before Town Council members Monday night, seeking permission to purchase some portable radios.
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.
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