The Starke County Commissioners approved the third reading of the Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance, thus adopting the measure.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Adopt Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance
Starke County Commissioners Approve Second Reading of Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance
In an attempt to reduce the number and frequency of false police and fire alarms in residences and businesses in Starke County, an ordinance has been drafted to ensure registration and control of alarm systems for more safe and prompt and reliable dispatch of emergency personnel.
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 readingStarke County Commissioners Review Ordinances Proposed by Sheriff
Four ordinances were reviewed by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that deal with dogs running at large, alarm calls, barking dogs, and an amendment to the golf cart ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves New Line Items in the Sheriff’s Budget
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin asked the county council members last week to create new line items in the sheriff’s budget to ensure money is being deposited into separate accounts for different aspects at the sheriff’s department.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Presents Proposed Ordinance Amendments to Commissioners
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin presented several ordinance amendments to put more teeth into enforcement.
Continue readingUnresponsive Man Found Outdoors in Koontz Lake Wednesday Afternoon
When Indiana was hit hard with extremely low wind chills and frigid conditions on Wednesday, local authorities received a report of an unresponsive man being found on the ground in Koontz Lake.
The individual was revived at the scene but later passed away.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff to Discuss Ordinances with Commissioners
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin will be presenting some updates on current ordinances, or new ordinances in some cases, to help put teeth into some of the calls that officers are constantly responding.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Voice Support for Updates to Starke County’s Computer Aided Dispatch System
Efforts to update Starke County’s computer aided dispatch system are getting support from Hamlet officials. The Sheriff’s Department’s new system is going to mean some additional costs for local communities, but Hamlet Town Council President Dave Kesvormas thinks it will be a good deal.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Updates Commissioners on CAD System
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and IT Director Richard Franks are working on updating the Computer Aided Dispatch system.
Continue readingSheriff Asks Starke County Council for Merit Board Pay Increase
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin asked the Starke County Council members this week for an increase in pay for the Merit Board members out of sheriff’s budget.
Continue readingSearch of Grovertown Home Results in Discovery of Various Guns and Drugs
Multiple guns, different types of drugs and paraphernalia were reportedly discovered after a search warrant was executed at a Grovertown residence Thursday evening.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Participates in Sheriff’s Roundtable
A recent roundtable discussion to combat the state’s opioid epidemic involved a local representative.
Juveniles Detained in Armed Robbery Incident at Koontz Lake
Two juveniles were detained in an investigation surrounding an armed robbery incident at a Marathon gas station at Koontz Lake Monday evening.
Two Suspects Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night as an investigation continues into an armed robbery incident at a Koontz Lake gas station.
Starke County Police Still Looking for Koontz Lake Robbery Suspects
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department continues investigating an armed robbery at a Koontz Lake gas station Monday night. Sheriff Bill Dulin says that as of Tuesday afternoon, his department has gotten numerous tips, but so far, “nothing has produced solid information that would lead to a suspect.”
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Koontz Lake Gas Station
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake.
Starke County Commissioners to Increase Security at Annex Building
The Starke County Commissioners are working to upgrade security at the Starke County Annex Building No. 1.
Starke County Police Respond to Armed Robbery Incident
Officers with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to an armed robbery incident at the gas station in Koontz Lake on Monday night.
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.
