A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department detective who’s under investigation for evidence room cash discrepancies has resigned. Sergeant Jason Woodruff’s resignation has been accepted by the Sheriff’s Office.
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The Pulaski County Council will consider action tonight to correct a couple of oversights in the 2021 budget. During the budget process, council members decided to move funding for local fire departments out of the county’s General Fund and into the public safety income tax fund. Auditor Laura Wheeler told the council last month that while she took the $31,500 out of County General, she forgot to add it to public safety.
Continue readingA Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department detective has been suspended, after discrepancies were reportedly found in the accounting of cash in the Justice Center evidence room.
Continue readingPulaski County government employees can continue using paid COVID-19 leave through the end of March. The extension was approved by the county council and commissioners last week.
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Pulaski County Council members are joining in recommending Tonn & Blank Construction to oversee the Courthouse renovation and Justice Center expansion projects, but not without a lengthy discussion on a proposed work release facility.
Continue readingPulaski County will soon be testing its jail inmates for COVID-19. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that his department has gotten some rapid tests from the Indiana Department of Correction, and now the jailers are being trained how to use them.
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Pulaski County’s tourism advertising is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Sheriff Jeff Richwine is also expected to have updates. The commissioners will also consider an agreement with Malcon, for the company’s help in finding potential fuel tax reimbursements.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Jail’s new body scanner is already proving to be a good investment, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. “It’s already found its first contraband, so it’s already paid off to that extent, I think,” he told the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingTwo Pulaski County government offices will get to update their vehicles, under an arrangement approved by the county commissioners Tuesday. They agreed to let Sheriff Jeff Richwine transfer an unused jail van to the Coroner’s Office.
Continue readingMaintenance issues at the Pulaski County Jail are drawing concerns from Sheriff Jeff Richwine. He told the county commissioners Monday that a recent fire inspection turned up a lot of violations.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will consider roofing and door opener quotes presented by Maintenance Director Mia Salyers this morning. Sheriff Jeff Richwine will also give his regular updates.
Continue readingLately you may have noticed an increase in crime news, as indeed it seems that after a drop due to COVID-19, crime is heading back up in Pulaski County, . Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that calls were down by about 75 percent during the coronavirus shutdown.
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It’s taking drivers a while to get used to the new stop signs at U.S. 421 and State Road 14. The intersection became a four-way stop a couple weeks ago, following a number of serious crashes.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will consider health insurance and copier lease options this morning. The commissioners will be asked to approve a contract with Cardinal Copier Solutions. The company got a favorable recommendation from the county council last week, after it said it could save the county $30,000 a year.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is keeping an eye on the impact of COVID-19 at other area jails. He told the county commissioners last week that he’s been in contact with the Porter County sheriff, where several inmates have now tested positive.
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The Pulaski County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads maintained while protecting its staff from COVID-19. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker said he worked with Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger to come up with a staffing plan.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse’s new single point of entry is creating confusion for visitors. For the past month, all visitors have had to use the basement entrance underneath the stairs facing Market Street, on the west side of the building.
Continue readingPulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss a couple business loan modifications this morning. They’ll consider a revolving loan request from Kinder LLC, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give an update on Winamac Coil Spring’s loan. An appointment of an at-large Community Development Commission member will also be presented for the commissioners’ review.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine announced Friday, March 13 that all offender programming and visitation opportunities at the Pulaski County Justice Center are suspended until further notice.
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