Multiple law-enforcement agencies came together this morning (Wednesday, September 19) to help locate a suspected burglar. Continue reading
Burglary Suspect Flees from Police, Results in Multiple Agency Search
Knox School Corporation Looking to Partner with City to Add School Resource Officer
The Knox Community School Corporation is still looking for ways to add a school resource officer, even after the Starke County Sheriff’s Department was unable to secure funding. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said he and other school officials are now exploring whether the City of Knox could step in. Continue reading
Starke County Council Discusses Additional Staff for EMS, Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Council members discussed requests from the Starke County EMS Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department for additional staff members in 2019.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Purchase of a CAD System
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a quote from Caliber concerning a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Starke County Commissioners Receive Update from EMS Staff
The Starke County EMS staff is learning how to use their new software.
EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners this week that they met with Health EMS officials on Friday to go over the new report writing software. The new software will allow the office to report required statistics to the state. The previous software was no longer compliant in this capacity.
Hamlet Police Department Adds Three Reserve Officers
The 
has three new reserve officers. The town council approved the additions Wednesday. Town Marshal Clint Norem said two of them have experience as Starke County Sheriff’s Department Reserves. The third had expressed interest for some time but only recently moved to Culver from Hobart.
Grovertown Car Fire Victim Identified, Investigation Remains Open
The identity of a body found following a vehicle fire in rural Grovertown on Aug. 8 has been released.
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 Coroner Coordinates with Indiana State Police on Fatal Vehicle Fire Investigation
Officials are working to determine the identity of the occupant who was found after a vehicle fire was extinguished last Wednesday.
Starke County Justice Center Warden Recognized as Jail Commander of the Year
A Starke County Sheriff’s Department employee who goes above and beyond for this community was recently recognized for his outstanding work.
Warden Phil Cherry was presented with the Jail Commander of the Year Award at the annual Indiana Sheriff’s Conference in French Lick on Thursday, August 9th. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Submits Promotion Request to Town Council
The North Judson Police Department is adding a new full-time officer to the force.
The Department was back down to only three full-time officers following the recent resignation of James Dulin who was hired back in November. At the request of Town Marshal Kelly Fisher, Town Council members gave permission to promote part-time officer Jamie Conklin to full-time status. Continue reading
Wednesday Evening Vehicle Fire Results in Fatality
A vehicle fire that occurred in the Grovertown area on Wednesday claimed the life of the occupant inside.
FAA Investigating Plane Crash in Starke County
FAA investigators are reviewing information to determine the cause of a small plane crash Saturday afternoon north of the Starke County Airport.
Indiana State Police Continue to Investigate Death of Knox Woman
While specific details cannot be shared at this time to prevent possible interference with the ongoing investigation, Indiana State Police detectives continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of 36-year-old Knox resident Tiffany Witham. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Accident
Emergency responders were called to a two vehicle accident Sunday evening at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10 at the south Bass Lake junction. One person was airlifted from the scene.
No other details are available at this time. More information will be released from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department as it becomes available.
Starke County Court Services to Help Fund CAD System
The combined offices of the Starke County Probation Department and Starke County Community Corrections are helping to fund a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
Three people were arrested on Monday morning after a traffic stop and a search warrant in Knox.
Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Starke County Woman
The Indiana State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Tiffany Witham, of Knox.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and EMS were called to a local residence around 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer reported that he arrived at there around 2:30 a.m. and Witham was pronounced deceased at the scene. Continue reading
Police Catch Burglary Suspects in Knox Middle School
One adult and two juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning after they reportedly broke into the Knox Middle School.
Knox Police Department Responds to Reported Theft at Zingo Express on Monday
Both Nichole and Adam Hardy face multiple charges after being linked to a theft at Zingo Express that was reported earlier this week.
On Monday, June 18th, Knox PD received a dispatch call from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, requesting that an officer respond to the Zingo Express on Heaton Street in regards to an employee wanting to file a report about a stolen bank bag. Continue reading
