Starke County Council members are reviewing four options in an effort to save money on the 2013 Starke County Justice Center bond 2013 repayment.
Continue readingKnox Man Suspected of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, Child Solicitation
A Knox man was arrested earlier this month on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor as a Level 4 Felony and child solicitation as a Level 5 Felony.
Continue readingDusten Clary Sentenced on Drug Possession Charges
A North Judson man was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in a plea agreement negotiated between his attorney, Richard Ballard, and the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue readingErika McCarthy Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Erika McCarthy was sentenced on two counts in Starke Circuit Court on Thursday per the terms of a plea agreement negotiated between her attorney, Richard Ballard, and the State of Indiana.
Continue readingJacob Decker Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A plea agreement between the State of Indiana and the defense attorney for Jacob Decker was accepted by Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall Wednesday morning.
Continue readingTwo Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning per the terms of their plea agreements.
Continue readingStarke County F.A.R.M to Host June Sale This Saturday
The Starke County F.A.R.M. program has a variety of new items for the community to check out during their June sale this Saturday.
Continue readingAlleged Threat toward Judge Results in Arrest
A Plymouth man is in the Starke County Jail after allegedly threatening Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall.
Continue readingThe First Starke County F.A.R.M. Sale of the Year is This Saturday!
The Starke County Justice Center will host their first F.A.R.M. Sale of the year this weekend, just in time for you to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th.
Continue readingGroup of Starke County Justice Center Trustees to Begin Welding Program Today
Starting today, a handful of Starke County Justice Center trustees will be attending 12 weeks of commercial welding training, with the opportunity to receive certification.
Program officials who were interviewed about this opportunity indicated that the training is being offered to not only give offenders a chance to prove their commitment to recovery and rehabilitation, but to also benefit the community.
Continue readingSC Justice Center Trustee Shares His Experience Being a Part of the Facility’s Therapeutic Community
Over the last few years, the Starke County Justice Center has implemented some innovative programs to help inmates combat substance abuse disorder.
The Fostering a Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M) program is one that’s really blossomed recently.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers F.A.R.M. Fund Appropriation
The Starke County Council members considered an appropriation into the Fostering a Recovery Mindset (F.A.R.M.) fund.
Continue readingStarke County Jail Updates Inmate Information System
Starke County Justice Center officials are preparing for a launch of new software that will assist the staff in updating information in an upgraded computer system.
Continue readingTwo Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced Thursday morning in Starke Circuit Court.
Continue readingStarke County Man Arrested after Allegedly Shooting at a Residence
A Starke County man was arrested after allegedly shooting a gun at a residence.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
A North Judson man was sentenced in three different felony cases in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Continue readingNorth Judson Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
A North Judson woman was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 29 on suspicion of dealing a narcotic drug.
Continue readingThree Officers Honored with Life Saving Award
Three jail officers at the Starke County Justice Center were honored on Friday evening for their efforts in saving the life of an inmate in September.
Officer Recognized for Saving Inmate’s Life
A Starke County Community Corrections officer was honored with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department Life Saving Award Thursday morning.
The Final Starke County F.A.R.M Event of the Year is Happening this Saturday!
The Starke County Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program will be hosting their final sale of the year this Saturday.
Community members are invited to come to the Starke County Justice Center on December 8th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to see if they can find the perfect decoration or Christmas present. Continue reading