Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an investigation into a home invasion in Hamlet Saturday, August 3.
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Knox City Police Department Works to Identify Suspect in Rash of Vehicle Break-ins
The Knox City Police Department has identified a suspect allegedly involved in several recent vehicle break-in incidents.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingStarke Commissioners to Discuss EMA Position, Hear Request for Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will continue discussing the vacant Emergency Management Agency director position, as well as a new investigator position for the Prosecutor’s Office this morning.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Hear Request for New Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will consider a request for a new position in the Prosecutor’s Office this morning. The request is then expected to go to the county council tonight.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Releases Names of Officers Involved in New Year’s Eve Shooting
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two officers involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve in Starke County. Patrolman Richard Prater has been with the Sheriff’s Department for 14 years, while Patrolman Blake Bennett has been with the department for one year and 10 months.
Continue readingAlleged Voter Fraud Incident under Investigation in Starke County
The Starke County Clerk’s Office and Election Board members are working with the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office in an investigation into an alleged voter fraud incident.
Continue readingStarke County Prosecutor’s Office Closed for Two Weeks
The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office is closed for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Continue readingMore Details Released on Hamlet Meth Bust
A meth bust at a home a couple doors down from the Hamlet Police Station led to the arrest of the two residents last week. The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office has shared more details about Friday’s drug raid at 7 West Pearl Street.
Continue readingStarke County Woman Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge
A Starke County woman pleaded guilty in a plea agreement in Starke Circuit Court Thursday afternoon to a charge of possession of methamphetamine as a Level 4 Felony.
Continue readingAlcohol Suspected As Factor in Off-Road Vehicle Crash That Killed Knox Resident
Indiana Conservation Officers have released the name of the person killed in Sunday’s off-road vehicle crash. Officers say it happened just before 6:00 p.m. along State Road 10 near the Bass Lake Beach.
Continue readingTraci Jacobs Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
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 readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Confident That Railroad Museum Vandals Will Be Punished
The North Judson town marshal says she’s confident that there will be restitution and punishment, following last week’s vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that a break-in occurred last Thursday, and then about 30 windows were broken on the museum property the following day.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police Identify Four Juveniles Believed to be Responsible for Railroad Museum Vandalism
North Judson Police say they’ve identified four juveniles behind the recent theft and vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. In a Facebook post Sunday, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher said officers reviewed camera footage and were able to successfully identify the suspects within 24 hours of the incident being reported.
Continue readingStarke County Prosecutor’s Office Remains Closed to Public, Some Staff to Work Remotely
The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office is once again adjusting its operations in response to COVID-19. Prosecutor Leslie Baker says her office will remain closed to the public until at least April 7.
Continue readingStarke County Prosecutor’s Office Closed to Public through March
In response to the public health emergencies concerning COVID-19, Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker has decided to close the Prosecutor’s Office to the public until the end of March.
Continue readingHamlet Police Report Finding Cocaine, Meth, Handgun during U.S. 30 Traffic Stop
A Hamlet traffic stop led to a pair of arrests, after officers say they found drugs and a loaded handgun. It happened just after 1:30 Sunday morning at U.S. 30 and County Road 600 East, according to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Continue readingKnox Police Say Five Juveniles Broke into Building, Caused Thousands of Dollars in Damage
Knox City Police say five children broke into a building and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage over the weekend. Officers say they were called to the area of Lake and Shield streets Saturday, following reports of people on the rooftops.
Continue readingWalkerton Man Sentenced on Drug Dealing Charge in Starke Circuit Court
A Walkerton man who admitted to dealing methamphetamine to undercover officers over the course of two consecutive days pleaded guilty to that charge in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning.
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.
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