A former Knox woman pleaded guilty in a plea agreement in Starke Circuit Court Thursday afternoon to a Level 4 Felony charge of possession of methamphetamine.
Continue readingTraci Jacobs Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Knox Board of Works Assesses Penalty due to Lack of Repairs at 401 E. Lake Street
The owners of 401 East Lake Street in Knox could have to pay a $2,500 penalty, after city officials say they failed to make necessary repairs for the past year. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board of works last month that he issued an order to repair the home last September, after getting numerous complaints about birds flying in and out through holes in the walls. Specifically, the owners were asked to finish the exterior siding, roof, and roof framing.
Continue readingBethany Lawton Sentenced to 15 years on Drug Charges
Bethany Lawton was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to several drug charges.
Continue readingMonticello Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Methamphetamine
A Monticello man pleaded guilty in a plea agreement last week in Starke Circuit Court on a charge of dealing in methamphetamine as a Level 2 Felony.
Continue readingKnox Woman Sentenced on Attempted Robbery Charge
A Knox woman was sentenced on a charge of attempted robbery in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Continue readingKnox Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon after pleading guilty in a plea agreement on two Level 5 Felony charges of possession of child pornography.
Continue readingAnthony Martino Sentenced to 18 Years on Charges of Aggravated Battery
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to two counts of aggravated battery as a Level 3 Felony.
Continue readingDavid Pastorcik Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court last week after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to a charge of battery resulting in serious bodily injury as a Level 5 Felony.
Continue readingKnox Man Sentenced on Drug Dealing Charges
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court last week on two counts of dealing in a narcotic drug as a Level 5 felony.
Continue readingKnox Man Sentenced to Six Years on Drug Charge
A Knox man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Thursday on a drug charge.
Continue readingTrial Dates Set for James Campbell
A status hearing in the case of James Campbell was held in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning. Campbell, 52, is charged with murder and a felony count of resisting law enforcement.
Continue readingChristianson Shepherd Sentenced on Drug Charges
A North Judson man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning on two counts of dealing in a narcotic drug as a Level 5 Felony.
Continue readingStarke County Government Buildings to Open Monday
Starke County residents will be able to conduct business inside the county buildings beginning Monday, June 15.
Continue readingSkaggs, Nitcher Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Three Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
The Starke County Courthouse remains closed to the public until June 15, but virtual plea and sentencing hearings were held Wednesday where three cases were resolved.
Continue readingElven McCarty Appeals 77-Year Sentence
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently reviewed an appeal filed by Elven McCarty of Knox who was convicted of child molesting, incest and sexual battery and given a 77-year prison sentence following a trial on the matter in October of 2018 in Starke Circuit Court. He argued that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that his sentence was inappropriate.
Continue readingIndiana Supreme Court Grants Starke County Court Petition
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court for emergency relief in postponing and rescheduling court cases and trials and it was granted this week.
Continue readingStarke Circuit Court Judge Files Petition for Emergency Order
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall filed a petition with the Indiana Supreme Court seeking the issuance of an Emergency Order to suspend all jury trials and to continue all non-essential civil and criminal hearings, effective immediately.
Continue readingHamlet 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 readingStarke Circuit Court to Purchase New Recording Equipment
The recording equipment used by court reporters in all Starke Circuit Court courtrooms will be updated following a decision by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
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