Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious driving, as this morning’s conditions led to multiple vehicles sliding off the road.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Discuss Proposed School Resource Officer Position, School Signage
The Knox School Board will resume its discussion about hiring a school resource officer tonight. School officials have been working with the City of Knox on a potential funding agreement. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis SADD, Starke County K9 Donations Received
The recent second annual basketball game between the Oregon-Davis SADD members and the members of the Starke County Sheriff’s Office helped raise money for both organizations.
Starke County Jury Finds Knox Man Guilty on Child Molesting, Incest Counts
It took just over two hours for a Starke County jury to return verdicts Friday afternoon on 10 counts filed against Knox resident, 43-year-old Elven McCarty.
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.
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
Knox School Board Holds Off on Adding School Resource Officer amid Funding Concerns
Knox City Police Sergeant Injured in 2-Vehicle Accident in Front of the VFW
A two-vehicle accident involving a passenger car and a police vehicle took place on Saturday in front of the Knox VFW.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Hopes to Create Plan to Hire More Officers
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin hopes to hire more road officers in order to provide the best public safety.
Three Arrested in Drug Investigation
Three people were arrested on Wednesday, July 18 after an investigation conducted by members of the Knox City Police Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Illinois Man Dies in Starke County Off-Road Vehicle Crash
An off-road vehicle crash near Bass Lake claimed the life of an Illinois man over the weekend. Indiana Conservation Officers say it happened in the 5500 block of South Starke County Road 700 East.
Two Arrested on Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested Thursday morning after an officer with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop.
Jury Returns Verdict in Zachary Christian Trial
Zachary Christian has been found guilty of domestic battery, but not the Level 6 felony charge of criminal confinement, according to the Starke County Prosecutor’s Office. Christian was accused of hitting a woman, refusing to let her move from a couch, and trying to take her phone when she tried to call police, in an incident back in February.
Man Wanted on an Active Warrant Out of Pulaski County Arrested in Knox by Indiana State Police
A man wanted on an active warrant out of Pulaski County was taken into custody Wednesday morning.
Around 10:30 a.m. officers with the Indiana State Police, Knox City Police, and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments were on South Fisher Street in Knox, apprehending the subject. Continue reading
Trial to Begin Today in Starke Circuit Court
An Anderson man accused of striking a woman will have to face a jury of his peers in a trial set to begin in Starke Circuit Court today.
Starke County to Have ALS Non-Transport Vehicle
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary will soon have an ALS non-transport vehicle.
Probation Compliance Check Leads to Arrest
A probation compliance check at a home in Starke County apparently revealed the presence of drugs.
Starke County EMS Director Requests ALS Non-Transport Vehicle
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary wants to turn his new-to-him department vehicle into an Advanced Life Support non-transport vehicle.
He explained to the Starke County Commissioners Monday night that he recently acquired a retired squad car from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office with less miles and less issues. He said he’d like to certify the vehicle through the state as an ALS non-transport vehicle. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Discuss Capital Projects
The Starke County Commissioners took time Monday night to discuss several capital projects on the schedule for this year.