The Winamac Town Council made a decision related to the police force when members met on Monday.
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Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Releases Details of Fatal Accident
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department released details surrounding Sunday morning’s fatal accident.
Continue readingWinamac Town Marshal Highlights Inter-Departmental Collaboration with Training Opportunity
The Winamac Police Department and surrounding agencies will be brushing up on some skills with a training session that’s being hosted this today, Thursday and Friday, according to Town Marshal Mark Hoffman.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Footage
Getting body camera footage from the Winamac Police Department will now cost $150. The fee was approved as part of an ordinance by the town council Monday.
Continue readingMore Than 25 People Arrested in Multi-Agency Enforcement on Tippecanoe River
Nearly thirty individuals were taken into the custody after concerns from Pulaski County residents prompted a multi-officer patrol on the Tippecanoe River on Saturday.
Authorities report that Indiana DNR Conservation Officers conducted a patrol on the river on August 31st in response to citizen complaints that included excessive littering and other suspected criminal activity. Some of those issues were addressed during a previous Winamac Town Council meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Manager Addresses Vehicle-Related Code Enforcement
Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers informed the town council about a recent enforcement effort conducted by a deputy marshal in the Police Department when members met last Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Discusses Swinging Bridge Complaints with Town Marshal
Jumping from the swinging bridge in Pulaski County is a finable offense that local law enforcement officials are on the look out for.
Continue readingRensselear Man Found Dead with Multiple Gunshot Wounds at Rural Medaryville Home
An investigation is underway, after a Rensselaer man was found dead at a home near Medaryville Thursday morning. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says it was called to investigate the death of a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He’s been identified as Brandon Kyle Messer.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Quotes for Sound System, Bleacher Repair
Eastern Pulaski’s auditorium is getting a new sound system. The school board Monday approved the purchase of more than $20,000 of equipment, including installation costs, from Jubilee Sound.
Continue readingNew Winamac Police Officer Introduced to Town Council
The Winamac Town Council members were introduced to a new member of the Police Department when they met Monday night.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Schools Step Up Security, As Police Investigate Snapchat Message
A report of a Snapchat message led to a heightened security presence at Eastern Pulaski Schools Wednesday. Superintendent Dan Foster says the matter was brought to a teacher’s attention Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingFormer Pulaski County Judge Arrested
A former Pulaski County Judge is facing a felony charge after an incident at the Winamac VFW Post #1728 Saturday night.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Hire for PD
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented a hire recommendation to Town Council members Monday night.
Continue readingWinamac Police Department to Set up Practice Range at Town Woods
The Winamac Police Department will be moving forward with the installation of a practice range out at the Town Woods.
Town Manager Brad Zellers recently reminded council members of a request from the Police Department that they approved back in January of 2016.
Continue readingMia Salyers Officially Appointed Pulaski County Maintenance Director
Pulaski County officially has a new maintenance director. The county commissioners appointed Mia Salyers to the position Tuesday.
Continue readingWinamac PD’s New Hire Completes 40-hour Pre-Basic Training
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman provided Town Council members with an update about the Police Department’s most recent hire, Jeff Johnston, when they met Monday night.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Takes Steps to Make Donation Funds Available for EMS Department’s Use
After a couple left almost $30,000 to the Pulaski County EMS Department in their will, county officials are now taking steps to allow that money to be used. EMS Director Bryan Corn asked the county council this month to formally incorporate that money into his budget. “Just a little over a month ago, I believe, we received a check,” he explained. “It was a donation from the estate of a Henry and Alice Mooi. That total comes out to $29,901.71. That is strictly to be used for the EMS Department only, and that is strictly to be used for equipment for the EMS Department.”
Winamac Town Marshal Informs Council About Emergency Vehicle Operation Training
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman alerted town council members about an upcoming Emergency Vehicle Operation Training session that will take place next week. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Establishes Fund for Mooi Family’s Police Department Donation
The Winamac Town Council was tasked with creating a fund for the generous posthumous donation from Hank and Alice Mooi when members met Monday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger reminded the council that the police department received approximately $29,900 from the Mooi Trust and explained that since it was a bequest from a trust, a new fund has to be created.
Berger noted that one of the stipulations is that the money can only be spent on equipment.
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Winamac Police Officer Commended, Town Council Weighs in on Decal Decision
A Winamac Police Officer was commended during Monday night’s town council meeting.
During Town Marshal Mark Hoffman’s report, he noted that since school is back in session, they’ve increased patrols around there, specifically when students are getting on and off the busses. Councilwoman Judy Heater commented on the performance of Officer Brian Gaillard. Continue reading
