An opportunity to lower the Starke County’s jail bond repayment continues to be researched by county government officials.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Continue to Review Jail Bond Refinancing
Starke County Sheriff Proposes Part-Time Pay Phase-in Policy
The Starke County Council members considered a proposal by Sheriff Bill Dulin concerning a pay phase-in policy for part-time staff members at the Starke County Justice Center.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested on Suspicion of Possession of Child Pornography, Child Exploitation
A Knox man is facing several felony charges following an investigation by the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingCampbell Makes Initial Court Appearance in Connection with Thanksgiving Day Shooting
The man accused of killing 75-year-old Randall Bailey before leading police on a pursuit on Thanksgiving Day made his initial court appearance Wednesday. James Lee Campbell, 52, is charged with murder and resisting law enforcement, along with a firearm sentencing enhancement for the murder charge.
Continue readingFind Unique Gifts and Decorations during Saturday’s Starke County F.A.R.M. Sale
A variety of winter and holiday themed art, decors like those where you can shop animal antlers and horns as well as unique furniture created by trustees in the Fostering A Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M) program will be on display and for sale at the Starke County Justice Center this Saturday!
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Jail Bond Refinancing
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.
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