Rowe urges residents to make their home look occupied and difficult to break into by using motion sensitive lights on the exterior of the home, install deadbolt locks on all exterior doors, and keep your garage door, exterior door and windows locked, even when you are home.

In addition, installing special track locks on sliding glass doors and windows prevents them from being forced or pried open. Make sure valuables in your home are not visible from the street, and use blinds and drapes on windows to conceal these items.

Report suspicious people or activity to law enforcement immediately, and do what you can to reduce your own vulnerability and minimize the possibility that you could be a victim of such crimes.

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As a result, Joseph Lippner of Knox was arrested on a preliminary charge of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Heroin). Emilee Kajer of Knox was also arrested as part of this investigation on a preliminary charge Maintaining a Common Nuisance.

Both are being held in the Starke County Jail. Lippner is being held on a surety bond of $50,000 and Kajer is being held on a $2,500 cash bond.

If you have any information on any suspicious activity in your neighborhood or know of any drug activity in your area, you may call in an anonymous tip at (574) 772-3771.

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One person died after a two vehicle accident on U.S. 30 just east of 600 E. in Hamlet this morning.

The Starke County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about the accident just before 10 a.m. After an investigation, officers found that a westbound semi and trailer had crossed the median and entered the eastbound lane and struck the SUV.

The driver of the semi refused treatment at the scene and the driver of the SUV, 57-year-old Russell B. Dahl of Schaumberg, Illinois was pronounced dead at the scene.  According to Coroner Kris Rannells, Dahl died of massive head and chest injuries.

The accident remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor at this time, but blood test results are pending. The names have not been released pending family notification.

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The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in locating a missing 28-year-old Starke County man.

Isaiah Lincoln Grounds was reportedly last seen on Monday, Dec. 9 as he was leaving his residence at 2425 N. 1025 E. in Grovertown. He is described as a white male, 6’2” tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

An investigation is ongoing and police are concerned for his well-being. If you have any idea of his whereabouts, call the Starke County Sheriff’s Department immediately at (574) 772-3771.

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A 26-year-old Starke County man is still missing, having been last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Isaiah Lincoln Grounds, who was reportedly last seen as he was leaving the Grovertown Truck Stop in a gray four-door 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. He is described as a white male, 6’2” tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

His car was found wrecked at 300 N. 1100 E. in Grovertown early that morning and there was blood inside and outside the vehicle, but Grounds was nowhere to be found.

An investigation is ongoing and police are concerned for his well-being. If you have any idea of his whereabouts, call the Starke County Sheriff’s Department immediately at (574) 772-3771.

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The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death in the Grovertown area.

Sheriff Oscar Cowen told WKVI that a body was found at a location in Grovertown around noon and that person has not yet been identified. Starke County Coroner Kris Rannells and officials at the sheriff’s department are tending to the scene and will release information as it becomes available.

The Indiana State Police will also assist in the investigation.

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The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is home to a 24-hour prescription drop-box, giving residents the opportunity to drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications 365 days a year. Previously, the sheriff’s department only housed a prescription drop-box during programs once per year, and now, Sheriff Oscar Cowen said they’re happy to have a full-time drop-box available at all times.

Cowen said the program is all thanks to Joan Haugh with Community Services of Starke County, who approached Cowen and explained that they had a grant to fund the drop-box. Cowen said the box is installed and it’s being used more than he expected.

“It’s been a program that has worked out great for us, thanks to the assistance of Joan Haugh and Community Services, we were able to install a regular drop box into the lobby of the jail and it’s been utilized frequently,” Cowen said.

The drop-box allows anyone to drop off medication to be disposed of, and a lock-and-key system allows police to keep all deposits safe and secure until the box is emptied out.

“So, with that, we then have a key to the container to empty them in a box that we secure and turn the pills over to the state,” said Cowen.

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Starke County Sheriff’s Department

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

12/23/13 – A caller from the 4000 block of North 900 East in Knox reported a woman had come to her residence and began throwing Christmas presents in a fire before throwing herself in the fire.

12/23/13 – A resident of the 3100 block of West 900 South in North Judson reported a possible credit card scam.

12/23/13 – Medication was reported stolen from a residence in the 1400 block of West 400 South in North Judson.

12/23/13 – A domestic complaint was filed at a residence in the 11500 block of East Division Road in Knox.

12/24/13 – A resident of the 2900 block of West 800 South in North Judson reported her residence had been broken into on Dec. 15.

12/25/13 – A hit-and-run was reported near the intersection of 700 East and 25 North in Knox.

12/25/13 – Kevin Keen of Knox reported someone had stolen his cement mixer.

12/26/13 – Shots were reportedly fired in the 1500 block of East 500 North in Knox; the caller stated he believes the shooters were firing at coyotes.

12/26/13 – A resident of the 2700 block of East State Road 23 in Knox reported someone had stolen medication from her home.

12/27/13 – A resident of the 3100 block of West 900 South in North Judson reported his identity had been stolen.

12/27/13 – A resident of the 4800 block of East 150 North in Knox told police he believes someone is using the internet to take his money.

12/27/13 – A caller reported trespassers near the intersection of State Road 23 and 400 North in Knox.

12/28/13 – A resident of the 400 block of South 800 East in Knox reported his neighbor broke the glass in his front door.

Arrests:

12/23/13 – Adam Brandon Obomsawin, 35 of South Bend, was arrested on charges of Child Molestation after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl.

12/27/13 – Randy E. Ketcham, 38 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana.

North Judson Police Department

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
12/29/13 A resident called North Judson Police in reference to hearing someone out in the cold sounding distressed or injured in the 200 block of Park Avenue. An officer arrived and located a neighbor laying in his own back yard. Medics were summoned and checked the man. He was taken into his home. It is believed alcohol was a factor.

12/28/13 Police stood by for a custody exchange in the 200 block of Schricker Avenue. No problems occurred.

12/28/13 North Judson Police Officer Nick Vanni conducted a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of Tiffany Wilson, 28, of San Pierre. She had a suspended driver’s license and expired license plates. Officer Vanni transported her to the Starke County Jail.

12/27/13 It was reported that a juvenile was going through a mailbox in the 500 Block of High Street. Police responded and learned it was his own mailbox.

12/26/13 North Judson Police located an open door in the 200 block of Lane Street. The building was checked and secured. All was fine.

12/25/13 Officers responded to an unwanted guest complaint at a home in the 300 Block of Keller Avenue.

12/25/13 A driver told police that he had bumped a pole in the parking lot of a local business. No report was made due to the small amount of damages.

12/24/13 In the 100 Block of Lane Street, officers responded to a custody dispute. After arrival, the caller was arrested for an outstanding Knox City Court arrest warrant for Check Deception. Plans were changed to exchange child custody early Christmas morning.

12/24/13 A man reported his relative was being pursued and threatened by unwanted guests in an area north of North Judson on English Lake Road. After several checks and searches by North Judson Police Officers, the call was unfounded.

12/23/13 Police responded to a domestic battery incident in the 300 Block of Dalhke Street. Minor injures were reported. A complete report was provided to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.

12/22/13 North Judson Police received a report of a reckless driver near the area of Oakwood and Main Streets. The vehicle was gone upon arrival.

Arrests:
12/29/13 Laura L. Hoffer, 27, 2357 W. U-Road, North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Pulaski County small claims warrant.

12/28/13 Tiffany C. Wilson, 28, 7375 South US 421, San Pierre, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended Prior.

12/24/13 Melisa Batey, 20, 404 Clark Street, Plymouth, arrested for Knox City Court FTA Check Deception Warrant.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
12/30/13 A fire was reported at a home in Monterey. The Monterey Fire Department responded.

12/30/13 A Winamac man reported the theft of irrigation wire.

12/28/13 Officers received a call from a person who heard gunshots. Four people were seen outside of caller’s house.

12/28/13 Police responded to a domestic dispute in Winamac.

12/27/13 Police were advised of the theft of scrap metal and copper wiring.

12/27/13 Officers were called to investigate a protective order violation.

12/26/13 Winamac police responded to a fight over someone retrieving their personal property.

12/26/13 A man hit a deer on the way home. He told police where the deer was last seen.

12/23/13 Scott Freeman and Michelle Riley were jailed after an alleged armed bank robbery in Pulaski County.

Arrests:
12/30/13 Joanna Timmons, 32, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator.

12/25/13 Michael Campbell, 30, of Knox, IN, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a charge of Visiting a Common Nuisance.

12/23/13 Scott Freeman, 34, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a charge of Robbery.

12/23/13 Michelle Riley, 29, Culver, IN, arrested in a charge of Aiding in a Robbery.

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North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/05/14 A slide-off accident occurred on Sheridan Avenue near Talmer Avenue. No injuries or damage were reported and no tickets were written.

01/03/14 North Judson Police responded to a domestic call in the 700 block of Main Street.

01/02/14 An employee at the North Judson Utility Department reported to police of the theft of services in the 300 Block of Franklin Street. The water department had turned off the meter prior to this date and when returned the meter was on and water usage had flowed through the meter. The meter was removed and an investigation started. The current tenants moved out of the home the same day.

01/01/14 An animal complainant was received by police. A dog was given away and the former owner wanted the dog back. After speaking with all interested parties, it was determined to be a civil matter.

12/31/13 Police investigated a report of a missing adult from the 500 Block of Main Street. She had traveled out of state and cellphone contacts were lost. After an investigation, the female was located and the case closed.

12/29/13 A resident called officers in reference to hearing someone out in the cold, sounding distressed or injured, in the 200 block of Park Avenue. An officer arrived and located a neighbor laying in his own back yard. Medics were summoned and checked the man. He was taken into his home. Alcohol was believed to be a factor.

12/28/13 Officers stood by for a custody exchange in the 200 block of Schricker Avenue. No problems occurred.

12/28/13 North Judson Police Officer Nick Vanni conducted a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of Tiffany Wilson, 28, of San Pierre. She had a suspended drivers license and expired license plates. Officer Vanni transported her to the Starke County Jail.

12/27/13 Police were called in reference to a juvenile going through a mailbox in the 500 Block of High Street. Police responded and learned it was his own mailbox.

12/27/13 A report was made of a suspicious person, possibility intoxicated, in the Norwayne Park. Police located a mental female subject, not intoxicated, and did an Emergency Commitment to IU Health Starke Hospital.

Arrests:
12/29/13 Laura L. Hoffer , 27, 2357 W. U-Road, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a Pulaski County Warrant for Small Claims.

12/28/13 Tiffany C. Wilson, 28, 7375 South US 421, of San Pierre, IN was arrested on a preliminary charge of Driving While Suspended Prior.

North Judson Police Department Monthly Report- December 2013

Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

12/30/13 – A resident of the 7700 block of East 50 South in Knox reported a case of insurance fraud.

12/30/13 – A resident of the 200 block of South Main Street in Hamlet told police that he has been receiving harassing phone calls.

12/31/13 – Tony Black of Knox reported someone had broken into his shed and stolen yard equipment.

12/31/13 – A resident of the 5500 block of East 800 South in Knox reported someone had battered her 10-year-old son and her as well.

12/31/13 – Ed Jernas of Knox reported people were on his property on four-wheelers.

12/31/13 – A resident of the 4000 block of West 800 South in North Judson told police that a caller claiming to be from the cable company attempted to gain access to her cable box.

01/01/14 – A resident of the 5500 block of East Manor Drive in Knox told police that someone was hunting near his property.

01/01/14 – A caller told police that someone shot his vehicle near the intersection of State Road 10 and State Road 23.

01/01/14 – A battery incident was reported in the 8100 block of South 600 East in Knox.

01/02/14 – A resident of the 3900 block of East Toto Road in Knox reported jewelry had been stolen from the residence.

01/03/14 – A resident of the 5100 block of East 200 South in Knox told police that he arrived home to find items missing and his house trashed.

01/04/14 – An employee of Save-A-Lot in Knox reported someone was switching prices on the meat.

Arrests:

12/30/13 – Raymundo Garcia, 26 of San Pierre, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended.

01/04/14 – Ray Lewis Sexton, 42 of Knox, was arrested following a traffic stop near Walgreens in Knox.

01/04/14 – James Robert Royce, 43 of Bunker Hill, was arrested on charges of Battery, Residential Entry and Intimidation following a domestic complaint in the 3900 block of South 200 East in Knox.

01/05/14 – Christopher Lee Mustard, 33 of Grovertown, was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery.

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From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

01/06/14 – A possible scam was reported by a resident of the 6700 block of South Shewski Road in Knox.

01/06/14 – A resident of the 2200 block of South 200 East in Knox told police her mailbox had been damaged by a snowplow truck.

01/06/14 – A resident of the 8800 block of North State Road 23 in Walkerton filed a domestic complaint.

01/06/14 – A mailbox was reportedly damaged in the 5400 block of South 250 East in Knox.

01/07/14 – Fred Komon of Knox reported someone had stolen his shotgun.

01/07/14 – A resident of the 9800 block of East 50 South in Knox told police that a man was verbally abusing her and throwing things at her.

01/07/14 – A resident of the 7300 block of North Dogwood Road in Walkerton told police that someone had threatened to blow up his vehicle.

01/08/14 – Shirley Spencer of Walkerton reported someone had stolen her vehicle.

01/09/14 – A resident of the 3200 block of East 400 South in Knox told police three subjects were trespassing on her property.

01/09/14 – A resident of the 8800 block of East 700 North in Walkerton reported someone had stolen her debit card and her vehicle.

01/10/14 – A man told police someone has been using his name and Social Security number as an employee at Sabre Manufacturing in Knox.

01/10/14 – A resident of the 10500 block of East State Road 23 in Walkerton reported a theft from a foreclosed home.

01/11/14 – An employee of the Grovertown Truck Stop told police that there were male subjects in the parking lot possibly smoking marijuana.

01/12/14 – Michael Garbas told police that someone had stolen his medication.

Arrests:

01/12/14 – Mark Anthony Deleon, 28 of LaPorte, was arrested on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended.

North Judson Police Department

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/12/14 A report of a battery was made to police from a resident in the 5000 block of S. Luken Street. A complete report was made and the investigation continues. No major injuries were reported.

01/12/14 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely responded to a shoplifting report at the Dollar General store. After an investigation, Victoria Belue, 20, North Judson was arrested for Conversion and transported to the Starke County Jail.

01/11/14 Officers responded to three calls of vehicles having been gone through, ransacked and items missing. North Judson Chief Vessely wants to remind all citizens to lock your vehicle when not attended.

01/11/14 A citizen called police to report a panhandler in the Family Express parking lot. Chief Doug Vessely responded and removed the individual. The suspect was given a warning.

01/11/14 North Judson Police located several vacuum salespersons in the area of Cherry and Laurel Streets during the evening hours. They were all followed out of town until such time they obtain a local peddler’s permit.

01/09/14 North Judson Officer Frank Thomas assisted a motorist in a slide-off accident in the area of Collins Street and Crystal Street. No damages were reported.

01/07/14 North Judson Police Officer Nick Vanni observed a female walking in the cold and checked on her, learning she had an arrest warrant through Pulaski County for Failure to Appear. Kimberly Mann, North Judson, was arrested and transported to the Pulaski County Line to meet with a Pulaski County Sheriff Unit.

Arrests:
01/12/14 Victoria E. Belue, 20, of 1520 W 450 S., North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conversion.

01/07/14 Kimberly S. Mann, 29, 510 S. High Street, North Judson, IN, arrested on a Pulaski County Warrant for Failure to Appear.

01/07/14 Mickey Richie, 35, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Invasion of Privacy.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
01/0714 Police were called out to a domestic dispute between a couple. The boyfriend reportedly left with an infant child.

01/04/14 Officers respond to a call of a possible fight.

01/04/14 A man reported to the police of the theft of some items from his barn. He has yet to locate some of his tools.

01/04/14 Deputies responded to a call of a family dispute.

01/04/14 A fire in Pulaski County forced residence out of their house.

01/01/14 A domestic issue was reported and deputies responded.

01/01/14 A fight between a man and his girlfriend ended when she filed a report with the police.

01/01/14 A woman told police that her nine-week-old puppy was stolen.

01/01/14 Police were called out to a domestic dispute in Kewanna were injuries were sustained.

Arrests:
01/12/14 Joseph Shepperd, 28, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

01/12/14 Kenneth Henry, 37, of Rensselaer, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

01/12/14 Ashley Alexander, 25, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine and three warrants.

01/12/14 James Richie, Jr., 40, of North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

01/12/14 Emily Allen, 22, of Francesville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

01/12/14 Carl Larkin, 51, of Medaryville, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine.

01/12/14 Kalen Shepperd, 38, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine and two warrants.

01/02/14 Everett Miller, Jr., 37 of Knox, IN, arrested on a warrant.

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An arrest warrant was served at a home in the 1500 S. block of 300 E. in Knox where police reportedly found an active meth lab.

Starke County deputies arrived at the residence and found Kane Wilson, 29, of Knox at the home along with an alleged one pot methamphetamine lab and precursors to manufacture the drug. Deputies also reportedly found meth and drug paraphernalia at the home.

Wilson was taken into custody for the active warrant and he was booked into the Starke County Jail on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Indiana State Police Clandestine Team assisted the Starke County Sheriff’s Department in this incident.

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A Walkerton man is being held in the Starke County Jail after deputies executed a search warrant at a home in the 10000 E block of State Road 23 in Walkerton on Thursday.

Starke County deputies reportedly discovered an active one pot methamphetamine lab in the residence, along with the product and items used in the manufacture of the drug.

John Kwiatkowski, 43, was arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Resisting Law Enforcement and Illegal Dumping of a Controlled Waste.

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Cowen said he thinks the best option they have would be to use a council member’s eBay account, which would only cost a small commission of the sales. Commissioner Kathy Norem said a local auctioneer might be interested in the sale and they should keep it local. Commissioner Kent Danford agreed.

The commissioners instructed Cowen to check with auctioneer Ben Osinski to see if he would like to handle the items at auction. If the items do not meet their reserve price, they will likely be sold online.

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North Judson Police Department

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/23/14 Several welfare checks were made throughout the North Judson Area by police due to the severe weather.

01/23/14 Police responded to the 600 Block of Arlington Avenue in reference to a fraud case. A parent stated her 13-year-old son had a $2,000 cell phone bill. Someone had gotten his personal information. A report was completed.

01/23/14 A small herd of deer caused havoc near the entrance to the North Judson Industrial Park. A southbound vehicle on Oakwood struck two deer near the intersection of Arlington Avenue. North Judson Police Officer Nick Vanni investigated and estimated damages at over $2,500. No injuries were reported.

01/21/14 An animal complaint in the 100 Block of Arlington Avenue was received by officers. The animal was secured when police arrived.

01/20/14 Officers responded to an ordinance violation in the 200 Block of Sheridan reference to a roofer not having a contractor’s permit. The situation was rectified.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

01/20/14 – Medication was reported stolen from a residence in the 4700 block of North 1200 East in Grovertown.

01/21/14 – A hit and run incident was reported on State Road 23, south of Walkerton.

01/23/14 – A resident of the 4000 block of East 175 North in Knox told police that her daughter opened credit cards in her name.

01/23/14 – A 16-year-old girl reported she had been battered by her older sister in the 4200 block of South Range Road in North Judson.

01/24/14 – A resident of the 3700 block of East Debby Drive in Knox reported a protective order violation.

01/24/14 – A resident of the 4700 block of South 100 West in North Judson told police she was being harassed and threatened.

01/25/14 – A resident of the 6300 block of South County Road 210 in Knox told police someone had broken into his garage and stolen items.

01/25/14 – A resident of the 6100 block of South 250 West in North Judson reported a dark-colored passenger car bashing mailboxes in the area.

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

1/20- Medaryville Fire Dept. responded to a house fire while the owner was trying to rescue three dogs.

1/22- Medaryville Fire Dept. Responded to a possible gas leak.

1/22- Pulaski Deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle.

1/22- Star City Fire Dept., Royal Center Fire Dept., Buffalo Fire Dept., Kewanna Fire Dept., and Winamac Fire Dept. Responded to a attic fire.

1/23- A domestic dispute between a husband and wife ends in no charges filed.

1/27- Buffalo Fire Dept., Francesville Fire Dept., and Medaryville Fire respond to a house fire.

1/27- Winamac Police respond to a report of stolen tools from a a local residence.

1/28- Pulaski County Deputies respond to a break-in where electronics were allegedly taken.

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A search warrant executed by police Wednesday resulted in the arrest of a Knox man.

Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department went to a home in the 9700 East block of County Road 50 South in Knox where they reportedly found two one-pot methamphetamine labs, an HCL generator, precursors, drug paraphernalia, other items used in the manufacture of meth, and the finished product.

Glenn Joseph was arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia. He has an additional charge of Possession of Marijuana under 30 grams.

Knox City Police Department officers assisted the Starke County Sheriff’s Department in this case as well as the Indiana State Police Clandestine Team.

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Sheriff Oscar Cowen

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

01/27/14 – A battery incident was reported in the 4400 block of East Orchard Drive in Knox.

01/28/14 – A resident of the 5500 block of West 500 South in North Judson reported subjects riding snowmobiles on his property.

01/29/14 – A theft was reported in the 100 block of North Pearl Street in Knox.

01/29/14 – A resident of the 7200 block of East 900 South reported a male subject on Facebook talking inappropriately to her 13-year-old daughter.

01/30/14 – A resident of the 6700 block of West 700 South in North Judson reported her daughter had been battered.

01/30/14 – A theft report was filed in the 11300 block of East State Road 8 in Knox.

02/01/14 – A resident of the 2400 block of West 500 South in Knox reported being threatened by a male subject.

02/02/14 – Craig McEndarfer of Knox told police someone had hit his mailbox and smashed it.

02/02/14 – Kimberly Fort of Knox reported her credit card stolen.

Arrests:

01/27/14 – Kenneth Smoot, 44 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Domestic Battery in Presence of a Child and Interference with Custody.

01/29/14 – Glenn A. Joseph, 56 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Possession of Chemical Agents or Precursors, Possession of Methamphetamine, Common Nuisance, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

01/29/14 – Gavin Joseph, 19 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Common Nuisance and Possession of Marijuana.

02/02/14 – James A. Fleming, 33 of Michigan City, was arrested following a report of a black Escalade driving recklessly.

North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
01/31/14 A two vehicle property damage accident was investigated by North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas near the intersection of Lane and Sycamore Streets. As two trucks passed each other, their mirrors hit. Damages were set at under $1,000.

01/30/14 A vandalism/criminal damage report was taken in the 100 Block of Lane Street, where two small BB holes were located in two of the store front windows. Anyone with any knowledge of this action are asked to call North Judson Police at 574-772-5914.

01/29/14 Police Officer Frank McDaniels investigated a single vehicle property damage accident on State Road 10 near 700 west, where the vehicle slid off of the highway and struck a mailbox. Damages were estimated at over $2,500.

01/29/14 Officers stood by while personal property was retrieved at a residence in the 300 Block of Talmer Ave.

01/28/14 Police responded to a downtown business in reference to an unruly customer. The male and escorted out of the business and advised not to return or face trespassing charges.

Two semi truck drivers walked away without injuries after an accident Tuesday morning on U.S. 30.

According to officials at the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, no one was injured in the accident that occurred just east of the U.S. 35 overpass. Emergency personnel blocked the westbound lane of travel on U.S. 30 so the wreckage could be removed and a reconstruction could take place.

Details of how the accident occurred and the names of the drivers have not been released.

Starke County Sheriff’s Department

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:

02/17/14 – A theft was reported in the 4100 block of South Range Road near North Judson.

02/18/14 – Robert Jennings of Knox told police that someone had stolen his vehicle from the Koontz Lake Laundromat.

02/18/14 – A resident of the 1000 block of West 250 South in Knox reported a female subject was harassing and threatening her.

02/18/14 – A domestic complaint was filed in the 7200 block of North 50 East in Hamlet.

02/18/14 – A resident of the 3900 block of South 200 East in Knox reported receiving threatening calls and texts from two female subjects.

02/19/14 – A Plymouth business owner reported an employee had stolen $11,000 from an out-of-state customer by having the customer wire him money.

02/19/14 – A resident of the 3900 block of North 700 East reported someone had been going through mailboxes.

02/20/14 – Ben Osinski reported someone had purchased a vehicle at auction and wrote a fraudulent check.

02/20/14 – Andy Cornwall of North Judson reported a male subject trespassing on his property who appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

02/21/14 – Shots were reportedly fired near the intersection of 200 East and 350 South in Knox.

02/22/14 – A resident of the 1200 block of West 150 South in Knox reported a male subject had been calling her with a broken accent repeatedly, saying he was coming over and asking her to marry him.

02/23/14 – A resident of the 3100 block of West Toto Road in North Judson reported someone had broken into his garage and stolen several items.

Arrests:

02/21/14 – Curtis H. Debries, 25 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Burglary.

02/21/14 – Tracie Lee Clemons, 23 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Common Nuisance, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

02/21/14 – Gary Grant Clemons, 30 of Knox, was arrested on charges of Common Nuisance, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.

North Judson Police Department

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
02/22/14 After a report of an active warrant for a Dena Meyers at 502 Magnolia Street, officers responded to the address and made the arrest. Meyers was transported to the Starke County Jail for a Porter County Warrant for Failture to Appear on a theft charge. Later that day, a stolen truck report was made from the same residence. This remains under investigation.

02/21/14 Several slide-offs and stuck vehicle reports were investigated by North Judson police due to road conditions. No damage or injury reports were made.

02/21/14 Police were dispatched to a residence on Mulberry in reference to missing medications. The complainants were advised that the department does not make theft reports for medications. The nurse and doctor were notified about the situation.

02/20/14 An employee at Carpenter’s oil reported to police that two males drove off and did not pay for gasoline. A short time later a subject returned to pay for the fuel, stating they had forgot to pay. An incident last week report by Good to Go Oil in reference to a drive off was also settled. Each party thought the other had paid.

02/19/14 Theft of some money out of a wallet at the North Judson-San Pierre Schools was made to police.

02/19/14 While doing patrols, officers located a school bus with the head lamps on in the area of the bus garage. The lights were turned off and the vehicle was secured.

02/18/14 North Judson Police issued nearly a dozen tags for vehicles that needed to be moved due to the snow on the streets. Within the town limits, all vehicles must be moved every 72 hours when on the streets, every 18 hours if parked in a town lot, or within 12 hours in the event more than three inches of snow falls in the downtown area. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely stated that every vehicle responded to the tags and several streets were able to be cleaned up a little better.

02/18/14 A welfare check was conducted on an elderly lady who was later discovered to have been moved in a motel room. All was fine.

02/17/14 Officers assisted several motorists with slide-offs and other vehicle issues due to severe weather. No damage reports were taken.

02/17/14 The fraudulent use of a credit card was reported. The card was taken from a home in North Judson and used in the Knox area. After a complete investigation, a report was provided to the Starke County Prosecutor’s office for request of a warrant.

Arrests:
02/22/14 Dena M. Meyers, 30, 502 Magnolia Street, of North Judson, IN arrested on a Porter County warrant for Failure to Appear.

 

Officers from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department and Starke County Sheriff’s Department, as well as all local police departments, will be involved in this “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” blitz through March 23.

March is a time for the rush and excitement of basketball season as well as the highly anticipation of the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The increased rate of alcohol consumption during these events have found the need to conduct these saturation patrols.

You are urged to have a designated driver if you plan on meeting friends at a bar, attending a sporting event gathering, or a St. Patrick’s Day party.

Operation Pull Over is a federally funded enforcement initiative administered by the Traffic Safety Division of the Criminal Justice Institute.