A sergeant with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is being recognized for saving the life of an overdose victim in Clinton County last month.
Pulaski County Sergeant Commended by U.S. Attorney’s Office for Lifesaving Actions
Francesville Woman Arrested on Drug, Neglect of a Dependent Charges
A report of a possible domestic incident Wednesday night led to a Francesville woman being arrested on drug charges. Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home in the 100 block of North Plummer Street around 10:00 p.m., after a caller said they heard screaming and yelling coming from a house.
Tip Leads to Discovery of Meth Lab Near Monterey, Two Arrested
A one-pot meth lab was reportedly found at a home near Monterey, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they got a tip Wednesday that people were manufacturing methamphetamine at a home in the 7900 block of North Lake Street.
Information Sought in Pulaski County Burglary Investigation
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating items stolen from a home near State Road 39 and County Road 550 South. Detectives say the burglary occurred sometime between 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m. Thursday. They believe several large items were stolen, including appliances, lawn care equipment, and personal effects.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Schedules Memorial Service for Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Pulaski County Police officers who died in the line of duty will be honored during a memorial service next week. The Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual memorial service Monday morning at 11:30 at the front entrance of the Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac. Continue reading
School Corporation on High Alert Following Bus Stop Incident
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation officials say a man tried to talk a couple of students into his vehicle this morning while they were waiting for their bus. Continue reading
Reward Offered in Winamac Cold Case
A Winamac family whose home was burglarized and ransacked four years ago while they were at their daughter’s funeral is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Continue reading
Four Arrested as Bi-State, Multi-County Theft Investigation Continues
Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation that led to four arrests. Continue reading
Pulaski County Crash Claims Hamlet Man’s Life
A single-vehicle crash in Pulaski County claimed the life of a Hamlet man and injured another. It happened Sunday afternoon at 3:22 p.m. on State Road 39 at County Road 100 South. Continue reading
Francesville Grain Elevator Explosion Injures Two
Authorities in Pulaski County are investigating the cause of a grain elevator explosion that sent two people to a hospital with serious burn injuries. Continue reading
Ora Man Arrested Following Pulaski County Pursuit
Formal charges are pending against an Ora man who fled from Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies on a 4-wheeler yesterday afternoon. The incident started around 4:30 p.m. in the area of 500 North west of U.S. 35 in Pulaski County when deputy tried to stop the ATV, driven by 43-year-old James Hurt of Ora. He took off and later crashed the 4-wheeler in the area of 100 West and 600 North in Pulaski County, where he took off on foot. Continue reading
One Injured in House Explosion, Cause Under Investigation
Authorities in Pulaski County are investigating a house explosion that seriously injured a Winamac man. Continue reading
Woman Struck by Vehicle in Medaryville Parking Lot
Police are investigating after a woman was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in a Medaryville parking lot. Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say it happened shortly before noon Friday at the Medaryville Dollar General store. The victim had to be airlifted as a result of her injuries. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Employees of the Year
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Employees of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are being honored for their work during the past year. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has announced the 2015 Employees of the Year for each of the department’s three divisions. Continue reading
Kersting’s-sponsored MDA Ride Touted as Tremendous Success
This year’s charitable motorcycle ride sponsored by the North Judson Kersting’s Cycle Center was a success. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office extended a congratulatory thanks to the Kankakee Valley chapter 1326 of the Harley Owners Group for raising nearly $700 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continue reading
Arrest Made, Charges Filed in Pulaski County Hit-and-Run
A San Pierre man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a Tuesday afternoon hit-and-run accident in Pulaski County. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Injury Crash
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating with lawyers from https://gideonasen.com/, on a Tuesday injury crash that took place near the Starke County line on State Road 39. It happened around 4:30 p.m., according to a news release. Continue reading
Murder Suspect Lodged in Pulaski County Jail
The Winamac man accused of fatally stabbing his wife at their home Sunday night is out of the hospital and in jail. Officials in Pulaski County say Michael Kasten Sr., 59, was booked into the Pulaski County Jail at 4:45 p.m. yesterday. Continue reading
Authorities Say Stabbing Suspect Attempted to Kill Himself
A Winamac man who is charged with murder in Sunday’s stabbing death of his wife apparently tried to kill himself as well. Michael Kasten Sr., 59, is accused of stabbing his wife, Tina Kasten, 58, in the chest with a steak knife at their home on State Road 119. A friend who lived with the couple called 911, according to the police report. Officers found Tina Kasten on a loveseat in the living room of the home with a chest wound and her husband in the garage covered in blood with a steak knife nearby. He reportedly told officers he stabbed himself and said repeatedly he wanted to die. Continue reading
Retiring Pulaski County Officers May Keep Service Firearm
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved an ordinance for the retention of issued duty weapons and issuance of retired identification for certain retired sheriff’s personnel.
The ordinance states that the commissioners may transfer county property valued at$1,000 or less without advertising the transfer or request bids. Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine believes it appropriate to allow an officer who is a retiring county merit deputy or sheriff in good standing to have one of their firearms as recognition of service to the county. That officer or sheriff must have served honorably as a merit officer of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office for a minimum of 20 years. The ordinance affects sheriff’s office personnel who have retired after Dec. 1, 2014.
