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.
Three Officers Honored with Life Saving Award
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
Sentencing Hearing for Child Molesting Suspect Continued
The sentencing hearing for child molesting suspect 34-year-old Adam Fritz was delayed in Starke Circuit Court after a proposed plea agreement was filed the day of the hearing.
Starke County Government Officials Discuss Security
The presence of security officers may soon be seen at upcoming Starke County government meetings.
Man Who Resisted Starke County K9 Arrested on Battery Charges
A man who reportedly fought a K9 is in the Starke County Justice Center.
Illinois Man Faces Rape, Sexual Battery Charges in Alleged Starke County Incident
An Illinois man faces charges in an alleged sexual assault incident in Starke County.
Navy Veteran Joins Sheriff’s Department as Officials Deliver Wreaths to Starke County Cemeteries
Navy Veteran Charles “Chuck” Johnson accompanied officials from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning as they placed wreaths on the entrances of local cemeteries to commemorate service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Circle of Corydon Award Presented to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin
Senator Mike Bohacek and State Representative Jim Pressel visited the Starke County Justice Center Monday afternoon to recognize Sheriff Bill Dulin for the incredible impact he’s made on the community.
Sheriff Dulin was presented with the Circle of Corydon Award. According to the Governor’s Office, this award is provided to Hoosiers who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of Indiana and its people. Continue reading
Hamlet Man Arrested for Dealing Meth, Following Undercover Investigation
An Indiana Department of Correction training officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly dealing methamphetamine. Chad Dickson, 40, of Hamlet, was at the center of an investigation led by the Starke County and Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team, according to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin.
The Starke County Justice Center Fall Fest was a Howling Success!
The first ever Starke County Sheriff’s Department ‘Howl-oween Fall Fest’ was a huge success.
Sheriff Bill Dulin reported that more 500 Starke County kids and adults stopped by the Justice Center on Saturday. Continue reading
Two Suspects Charged in Reported Rape Incident
Two Knox men face felony charges after an alleged rape incident on Sept. 19 at a Knox residence.
Dollahan Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Jan Dollahan Jr. was sentenced Thursday in Starke Circuit Court. Back in April, a jury found him guilty of criminal recklessness and invasion of privacy, after neighbors said he shot multiple rounds at their property, in an incident in May of 2016. Judge Kim Hall accepted those verdicts Thursday, according to court officials.
The Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand Will Be Set Up Again Tomorrow and Next Saturday
Trustees with the Fostering a Recovery Mind Set (F.A.R.M) program at the Starke County Justice Center will have their farm stand set up again this Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. As reported in the past, the F.A.R.M garden was expanded this year, resulting in a surplus of produce that is being offered to the community.
A wide variety of vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers will be available, as well as pallet art and wall hangings that the trustees have personally created. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff Boasts Produce Sales
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin commends the staff and the inmates who have taken part in planting, growing and cultivating the vegetables that have been available for sale.
Louisiana Man Arrested in Knox on Railroad Trespass Charge
A Norfolk Southern train stopped in Knox on Wednesday morning after personnel found out that someone had jumped on their train.
Starke County Sheriff Looks to Add Re-Entry Facility in the Near Future
The officials at the Starke County Justice Center are delivering skills and resources to the inmates in order to provide them with necessary information in order to re-enter society as productive citizens, but Sheriff Bill Dulin wants to take things a step further.
Starke County Inmates Successfully Complete Chemical Dependency and Addiction Program
Eleven inmates in the Starke County Justice Center recently successfully completed the fifth Chemical Dependency and Addictions program. Eight men and three women graduated from the separate education sessions.
The Chemical Dependency and Addictions program, led by Porter-Starke Services Therapist Leo Smith, provides counseling services and substance abuse education to those who are incarcerated on drug-related crimes. The 14-week program focuses on self-awareness and self-improvement through individual commitment to change criminal thinking and addictive behavior. Stress management and anger and craving suppression skills are developed along with ways to deal with triggers. Critical reasoning and decision-making skills are taught. If you are looking to beat alcohol addiction there are also entities that help those not behind bars so you can get treated today, see page.
Those participating in the program who reaches the graduation stage write a goodbye letter to the drug of their choice. Guests who attend the graduation are encouraged to support the individual’s recovery and their transition into society. Beware of addiction to prescription drugs and know you can seek help from prescription drug addiction Liverpool rehab center.
In addition to Therapist Leo Smith’s 27 years of experience working with rehabilitating substance abusers, the effort to host this program is shared with Jail Warden Phill Cherry, Jail Commander Nathan Caudill, Starke County Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall, the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office, and Starke County Court Services.
Photos provided by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Starke County Justice Center F.A.R.M Program to Open Farm Stand to the Public
Community members are invited to attend the opening day of the Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand this Saturday.
Therapeutic Community Coordinator and Jail Warden Phill Cherry said the stand will be set up tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, located on State Road 8. Continue reading
Dollahan Sentencing Rescheduled for August, to Accommodate Attorney Switch
Jan Dollahan Jr.’s sentencing hearing has once again been pushed back, as Dollahan switches defense attorneys. Back in April, a jury found Dollahan guilty of criminal recklessness and invasion of Privacy. Neighbors said he shot multiple rounds at their property, in an incident in May of 2016.
