Pulaski County’s court system remains busy, and that means costs continue to add up. To deal with a backlog in cases, Pulaski Circuit Court is now open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., instead of its usual hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pulaski County Council to Adopt 2018 Budget Tonight
The Pulaski County Council is expected to adopt the county’s 2018 budget when it meets tonight. This comes after council members made an additional round of cuts to the proposal last week. That included giving county employees a one-percent raise, rather than two-percent, and denying a request from Superior Court to add a second public defender. They also plan to shift $200,000 in 911 dispatchers’ salaries out of the county’s General Fund.
Pulaski County Council Putting Finishing Touches on 2018 Budget Proposal
The Pulaski County Council met in special session Wednesday to cut $338,000 from its 2018 budget proposal. As part of that effort, county employees who were set to get a two-percent raise would now only get a one-percent increase, based on Wednesday’s discussion. That’s expected to save the county about $45,000 in next year’s budget.
Pulaski County Council Considers Additional Appropriations for Court-Appointed Attorney Costs
The cost of providing court-appointed personal injury lawyers is adding up for Pulaski County. The county council Monday approved an additional appropriation of $15,000 for Pauper Council in Superior Court and $30,000 for Pauper Counsel in Circuit Court. But before those appropriations were even finalized, council members got requests for even more money.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Circuit, Superior Courts
Budget shortfalls in Pulaski County’s court system will be addressed during tonight’s county council meeting.
E-Filing Now Available in Pulaski County Courts
Lawyers with cases in Pulaski County can now file many court documents electronically. Electronic filing is now an option for over 40 types of civil and criminal cases in Pulaski Circuit and Superior Courts. It will become mandatory on Friday, September 22.
New Superior Court Judge Named for Pulaski County
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb approved the appointment of a judge to fill the vacancy in Pulaski Superior Court.
The vacancy was made by former Judge Patrick Blankenship who entered retirement on Apr. 3. Continue reading
Increased Police Efforts Lead to Budget Shortfalls in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to budget shortfalls for a few county departments. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has had to transfer money from various line items to cover deputy overtime payments. It was one of a few transfer requests approved by the county council Monday.
Pulaski County Council Approves Funding for Paving Project, Additional Court Expenses
The Pulaski County Highway Department is looking to pave some streets in the Star City and Pulaski areas. Continue reading
Judge Suppresses Evidence Gathered by Deputy Without Legal Authority
Evidence was suppressed in a case heard in Pulaski Superior Court after it was found that the arresting officer did not have arrest powers at the time of the incident.
Court documents obtained by WKVI indicate Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer appointed longtime reserve deputy John Haley as a part-time/special deputy on Sept. 7, 2011. He had until September of 2012 to complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy but did not do so. The only record of training in his personnel file is the pre-basic 40-hour course required by reserve deputies. Haley first joined the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Reserves in approximately 2007/2008.
Grovertown Structure Still a Court Issue; Hearing Set For Sept. 17
A structure in rural Grovertown is still a heated issue, as Walter and Julia Ford have been ordered to appear in Pulaski Superior Court in Winamac to argue why they should not be held in contempt of court for not removing a structure that they had been ordered to remove before June 1. Back in May, the Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to uphold a ruling made by Special Judge Patrick Blankenship that required Julia Ford to tear down a building that has been the subject of public scrutiny and a lawsuit. They extended the deadline date from June 1 to June 15 and adjourned the meeting.
Charges Dropped Against Greg Wireman
Wireman Pleads Not Guilty During Initial Court Appearance
The Starke County sheriff’s candidate who is charged with impersonating a corrections officer made his initial court appearance this morning in Pulaski County. Greg Wireman entered a not guilty plea to the charge, which was filed by Pulaski County Prosecutor Stacey Mrak after Starke County officials recused themselves. It stems from a February incident at Wireman’s aunt’s rural Starke County home. She called him because three door-to-door vacuum cleaner salespeople were being very pushy and wouldn’t leave her house. They claim Wireman detained them and claimed he was a corrections officer. Wireman’s next appearance before Pulaski Superior Court Judge Patrick Blankenship is Aug. 15. His attorney has filed a motion to dismiss all charges.
Francesville Man Sentenced in Pulaski Superior Court
A Francesville man was sentenced in Pulaski Superior Court this week after pleading guilty in a plea agreement with the state.
Sean Allman was sentenced to serve 14 months in the Pulaski County Jail on a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class D Felony. All of the sentence will be suspended with the exception of 60 days. He will serve 12 months of probation. He was also ordered to pay $365 in restitution to James Ledden.
Kokomo Man Sentenced in Pulaski Superior Court
A 21-year-old Kokomo man was sentenced in Pulaski Superior Court Friday afternoon.
Tyler Reed had pleaded guilty to two counts of Theft as a Class D Felony. Judge Patrick Blankenship sentenced Reed to 15 months on each count to be served consecutively. 12 months of that sentence was suspended and he will serve 90 days in the Pulaski County Jail. 12 months of his sentence will be served on probation.
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