A storm that ripped through Starke County Saturday night reportedly claimed the life of an occupant inside a house trailer in San Pierre, according to the Starke County Coroner’s Office. Another person was transported to the hospital.
Continue readingOfficers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Monday night at the intersection of State Road 39 and 50 S. in North Judson.
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A Hamlet man was arrested earlier this month after field officers from Starke County Court Services/Community Corrections Division reportedly found him in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
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Three people were injured in a two vehicle accident at State Road 8 and State Road 23 Tuesday evening.
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A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
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Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS, and fire personnel were called to several accidents Monday afternoon as a result of inclement weather.
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Starke County Sheriff’s Department K9 Tayson will be sporting a new bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
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Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie presented her regular report to the Starke County Commissioners Monday night where she reported an increase in hospital transfers which makes up a large part of the department’s revenue. She said it will be interesting to see how revenues move forward as compared to last year.
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Two drivers were injured in a crash in Starke County Wednesday morning.
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A drug raid by Hamlet and Starke County police resulted in two arrests. Hamlet Police say a search warrant was executed at a “suspected drug house” early Friday morning, as part of a joint operation with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
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A 2021 Ford Hybrid Police Interceptor SUV could soon be part of the vehicle fleet at the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingA Medaryville man lost his life in an accident in Starke County on Monday afternoon.
Continue readingA two-vehicle accident in Starke County claimed the life of one of the drivers on Monday afternoon.
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A motorcycle rider was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Starke County Saturday evening. Emergency responders were called to the area of County Roads 800 South and 600 West just after 7:30 p.m., according to Starke County dispatchers.
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Two people were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by Knox City Police Department officers.
Continue readingMultiple people were injured and several Knox residents lost power, following a pair of vehicle crashes Saturday evening. Starke County dispatchers say one person was taken to the hospital in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 8 that resulted in a power outage. NIPSCO reported that more than 200 customers were still without power hours later.
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Officials from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Starke County Emergency Management Agency are attempting to get some grant funds to help pay for items and overtime costs spent in response to COVID-19.
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Four suspects were detained in a traffic stop in Winamac on Friday, March 13 on suspicion of their involvement in an alleged armed robbery incident in Knox earlier that night.
Continue readingThe Starke County Sheriff’s Department may have another officer thanks to the COPS hiring grant.
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