The Starke County Commissioners reviewed drawings Monday night for a proposed renovation project on the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
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Hamlet Man Sentenced on Aggravated Battery Charge
A Hamlet man accused of stabbing a man in an incident at a Hamlet home last year was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
Continue readingKnox Woman Found with 57 Grams of Meth Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A Knox woman found to be in possession of 57 grams of meth was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Thursday. Annemarie Armes, 48, was in a vehicle that was pulled over by police on June 4, 2018, when a police K9 reportedly alerted to the presence of methamphetamine.
Continue readingKnox Man to Serve Home Detention, Probation on Felony Charge
A Knox man pleaded guilty in a plea agreement on a charge of sexual misconduct with a minor as a Level 4 Felony in a hearing in Starke Circuit Court Thursday afternoon.
Continue readingPlatz Sentenced to 12 Years for Dealing Methamphetamine
A Starke County man has been sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to dealing methamphetamine. Mitchell Platz admitted in Starke Circuit Court Thursday that he sold meth to a friend in two separate transactions within the span of a few hours in August of 2018.
Continue readingSandra Henry Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A woman accused of dealing methamphetamine at a fast food restaurant in Knox while working there has pleaded guilty to charges related to the case in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingKnox Man Sentenced on Drug Dealing Charge
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Thursday on a charge of dealing in methamphetamine as a Level 4 Felony.
Continue readingIndiana Court of Appeals Hears Oral Argument in Starke County
What is a police officer’s responsibility when offering a suspected intoxicated driver a chemical test was at the center of an Indiana Court of Appeals hearing held in Knox Monday. The three-judge panel heard an oral argument in the case of Jacob T. Kingma v. State of Indiana, as part of the “Appeals on Wheels” program.
Continue readingStarke Circuit Court Judge Highlights Role of Court Appointed Special Advocates
When it comes to making sure abused and neglected kids get the support they need, Starke County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program plays a big role. Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall says the program currently has about 40 trained volunteers.
Continue readingStarke Circuit Court Judge Outlines Ways Judicial System Aims to Support Children
Protecting abused and neglected kids is a big priority for courts across Indiana, according to Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall. “There are so many ways that we support children, and we need to and we have to,” he says. “It’s so important because they’re helpless.”
Continue readingOfficials Looking to Raise Awareness of Adoption Process
Across the country, thousands of kids in foster care are waiting for forever families. Each year, courts celebrate National Adoption Day to raise awareness.
Last week, Starke Circuit Court opened four of its adoption hearings to the public. Judge Kim Hall says it’s the only time of the year the Indiana Supreme Court allows video and photography in the courtroom.
Continue readingFour Families Finalize Adoptions during Starke Circuit Court’s Adoption Day Celebration
Four families celebrated the final step of their adoptions with the public Friday. As part of National Adoption Day, Starke Circuit Court welcomed the public to watch the normally-closed-door adoption hearings.
Continue readingStarke Circuit Court to Celebrate National Adoption Day
More than 3,200 Indiana children are currently in foster care, waiting to be adopted. On November 22, courts across the country will be working to raise awareness during National Adoption Day.
Continue readingSamuel Allen Sentenced to 12 Years on Rape Charge
A Knox man will spend 12 years in prison after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to a Level 3 Felony charge of rape.
Continue readingBrian Sutton Sentenced on Drug Charge
A South Bend man will spend the next six months on probation after pleading guilty in Starke Circuit Court to a charge of possession of a narcotic as a Level 6 Felony.
Continue readingRenovation Project at Starke County Courthouse Moving Forward to Bid Phase
Documents related to the renovation of the third floor of the courthouse are being reviewed by the Starke County Commissioners.
Continue readingMatthew Shidler Sentenced on Drug Charge
A Winamac man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Thursday morning after pleading guilty to a Level 6 Felony charge of possession of methamphetamine.
Continue readingAlexander Chambers Sentenced to Work Release
A Knox man who pleaded guilty to charges of dealing and possessing methamphetamine will serve time on work release.
Continue readingDavid Sarber Sentenced to Work Release
A Plymouth man was sentenced Wednesday morning in Starke Circuit Court per the terms of a plea agreement with the State and Defense Attorney Richard Ballard on a Level 4 Felony charge of dealing in methamphetamine.
Continue readingTwo Plead Guilty on Drug Dealing Charges
Two defendants pleaded guilty to drug dealing charges in negotiated plea agreements between the State and Defense Attorney Blair Todd Wednesday morning in Starke Circuit Court.
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