The Winamac Town Council recently approved a pay raise for officers during their recent meeting in an attempt to attract and retain officers with the Winamac Police Department.
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Winamac Town Council Considers Requests
The Winamac Town Council reviewed a request from the Winamac Police Department when they met earlier this week.
Continue readingChildren Pulled from Tippecanoe River in Winamac
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident on the Tippecanoe River in Winamac Saturday morning where a one-year-old child is in critical condition.
Continue readingStar City Man Arrested Following Pursuit
A Star City man was arrested in Winamac Friday, October 27 following a pursuit that originated in White County.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Stolen Car Report from Winamac Dealership
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from the parking lot at the Dodge car dealership in Winamac.
Continue readingWinamac Man Arrested Wednesday Following Pursuit in Pulaski County
A Winamac man was arrested Wednesday, January 25 after reportedly leading Winamac police and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department deputies on a pursuit.
Continue readingWinamac Police Department Hires New Officer
The Winamac Police Department has a new officer. James Handy was officially hired by the town council Monday, at the recommendation of Police Chief Tyler Campbell.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Receives Update from Town Marshal
The Winamac Town Council members received an update from Town Marshal Tyler Campbell last week.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Discuss COVID-19 Paid Leave Today
Paid COVID-19 leave will be up for discussion during a special Winamac Town Council meeting today. Council members will also discuss a potential change in the police department’s retirement fund and hear from the Pulaski County Tribe.
Continue readingWinamac Police Continue to Monitor Tippecanoe River
The Winamac Police Department continues to keep an eye on the Tippecanoe River. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell told the town council Monday that the company that had been organizes river tubing excursions in the past apparently went bankrupt, but the river’s still been pretty busy for the past month.
Continue readingWinamac Police Looking for Golf Cart Violations, Ejecting Unruly Kids from Park
Winamac Police are cracking down on golf cart violations and unruly kids in the Town Park. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell says increased patrols have led to more juveniles ejected from the park for fighting and swearing.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves New Body Cameras
The Winamac Police Department is getting new body cameras. The town council agreed to move ahead with the new camera and online evidence system Monday. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell said officers had great success when they used them on a trial basis.
Continue readingTyler Campbell Appointed Winamac Town Marshal
Winamac has a new town marshal. Officer Tyler Campbell was promoted to the position by the town council Monday. Former Town Marshal Mike Buchanan had been leading the department on an interim basis since Mark Hoffman stepped down last June.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Hires Two Police Officers, Plans to Hold Interviews for Chief Position
The Winamac Police Department will soon be adding two new officers. The town council voted last week to offer the two vacant full-time positions to Andrew Speer and Aaron J. Zimmerman.
Continue readingWinamac Man Found Guilty of Refusing to Leave Emergency Incident Area
Arguing with a Winamac Police officer who was trying to arrest a woman who was running naked down Pearl Street has reportedly led to a conviction against a 79-year-old Winamac man. Officers say the incident happened in the early morning hours of October 1, 2019.
Continue readingTwo Killed in Pulaski County Motorcycle Accident
Two people died in a motorcycle accident three miles west of the area of Pulaski Sunday evening.
Continue readingUPDATED: Winamac Middle School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has placed another principal on paid administrative leave due to allegations of misconduct.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considers Quotes for Police Vehicle
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented Town Council members with multiple vehicle quotes when met for their January meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board President Cracking Down on Vandalism
A group of juveniles who were caught vandalizing the Winamac Town Park will have to clean it up, according to the town’s park board president.
Chris Schramm, who’s also a detective with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, told the rest of the board Thursday that town police apprehended the juveniles for spray painting last weekend.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Reviews Quotes for Police Vehicles
The Winamac Police Department is scheduled to add a vehicle to their fleet in 2020 so Town Council members reviewed a few different quotes when members met on Monday.
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