Police Reports

Pulaski County Sheriff's Department

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
10/30/11 A caller told police that she was on her way home and saw a white tool box truck in the ditch. The driver was not at the scene. Police later got a hold of the driver who said he hit a deer and left the scene. Damage was done to the vehicle and guardrail. The driver could be cited for leaving the scene of an accident.

10/30/11 A caller reported hitting a dog on her way to work. The action caused her radiator to spring a leak. She felt the car was not drivable and requested a tow truck.

10/30/11 A caller reported hitting a deer in the Pulaski area.

10/30/11 A caller in the Beardstown area reported the theft of a 4-wheeler a while ago and he thinks he saw it parked at a residence.

10/30/11 Caller told police that he hit a deer on State Road 14 in the Medaryville area and the deer took off.

10/30/11 A Winamac resident reported the theft of medication.

10/29/11 A caller advised that he hit a deer by Gilsingers.

10/29/11 A man called police to report that his wife hit a deer and went on to Monticello.

10/29/11 A Winamac resident called police to report the theft of two motorcycle back rests during an auction. The caller said the theft happened about a month ago.

10/29/11 The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a combine fire. Jasper County called it in and when they looked at the situation, it was actually in the Francesville area. The Francesville Fire Department was called to the scene.

10/29/11 A caller reported a car vs. deer accident in Winamac.

10/28/11 A caller reported hitting a deer in the Monon area.

10/27/11 A deer was reportedly hit in the Pulaski area.

10/27/11 The Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene of an injury accident. One person involved had leg injuries and another had chest injuries. The vehicle hit a tree.

10/27/11 A resident in the Radioville area reported the theft of a tool box.

10/27/11 A septic truck rolled over on State Road 39 north of State Road 14. No injuries were reported.

10/27/11 A woman called police to report that her daughter hit a deer in the Star City area.

10/26/11 Police received a call about a possible meth lab at a residence in the Star City area. Three dogs were also reportedly looking very thin.

10/26/11 Officers received a call about a driver hitting a deer in the Pulaski area. No one was injured.

10/26/11 A Winamac resident reported the theft of a washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher and a propane tank. The tenants reportedly stole the items.

10/26/11 A caller reported that her daughter hit a deer in the Francesville area.

10/25/11 A caller told police that he hit a deer in the Winamac area.

10/25/11 A deer vs. car accident was reported in the Radioville area.

10/25/11 Kankakee Valley REMC reported the theft of services from a customer in the Denham area.

10/25/11 A Medaryville resident reported the theft of a license plate.

10/25/11 A Radioville resident reported a burglary in an outbuilding. Two windows were broken and blood evidence was found on the glass. Police investigated and came to the conclusion that a deer jumped through the window and then jumped through a second window to get out. Police found deer hair and hoof prints in blood all over the building.

10/25/11 A car vs. deer accident was reported in the Bruce Lake area.

10/24/11 A combine fire was reported in Tippecanoe Township. The Monterey Fire Department was called to the scene although it was discovered the fire was 200 yards inside Fulton County. The fire was at 600 East south of 500 North.

10/24/11 A semi reportedly hit a gas pump at a business in Winamac.

Arrests:
10/30/11 Katelyn Clawson, 18, 913 S. 700 W. in Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana. Discharged 10/31/11

10/30/11 James Penicaro, 28, 2565 N. 175 E., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Refusal) with a Prior Conviction, Operating a Vehicle with a BAC of .15% or Greater with a Prior Conviction, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering with a Prior Conviction, Reckless Driving, two counts of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Law Enforcement.

10/30/11 Adam Koske, 28, 708 N. Hathaway, Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Public Intoxication and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Discharged 10/30/11

10/30/11 Jeremy Dilts, 207 S. Monticello St., Winamac, IN, arrested on a Marshall County Warrant. Discharged 10/30/11

10/29/11 Mateo Felipe Mateo, 20, 1150 W. 600 N., North Judson, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Minor Consuming. Discharged 10/30/11

10/29/11 Jesse L. Moses, 18, 6551 N. 1150 W., North Judson, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Disorderly Conduct. Discharged 10/29/11

10/29/11 Robert Lee Belites, 29, 612 1/2 S. Market St., Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Domestic Battery.

10/29/11 Courtney Wuethrich, 19, 302 W. James, Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Minor Consuming. Discharged 10/30/11

10/28/11 Michelle Rzepczynski, 33, 879 S. Elm St., Monterey, IN, arrested on an active warrant. Discharged 10/28/11

10/28/11 Charles Weaver, 24, 632 N. Riverside Dr., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active warrant. Discharged 10/29/11

10/28/11 Cody M. Cobb, 18, 214 S. Franklin, Winamac, IN, arrested on a White County Warrant. Discharged 10/29/11

10/27/11 Tyson Mathews, 22, 3073 N. 1300 W., Medaryville, IN, arrested on a Jasper County Warrant. Discharged 10/28/11

10/26/11 Alvarez Allen Ross, 25, 3381 Texas St., Lake Station, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

10/26/11 Loralie Star Fritz, 36, of Culver, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Visiting a Common Nuisance. Discharged 10/26/11

10/26/11 Kaltrina Neeley, 25, 7544 S. State Road 119, Star City, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors, Possession of Syringe, and Abandoned or Neglected Animals. Discharged 10/26/11

10/26/11 Billy Neely, 47, 508 W. Summit St., Winamac, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Precursors, and Possession of a Syringe. Discharged 10/27/11

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
10/29/11 A hit and run report was made by the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation in reference to an unknown vehicle striking the High School football field fence, near the corner of Ufkes Drive and Campbell Street, causing damage. North Judson Police responded, investigated, and are asking for help from the public. Anyone with any knowledge of this incident is asked to call the North Judson Police at (574) 772-5914 or crime Stoppers at 1-800-348-STOP. North Judson Police Chief, Doug Vessely, stated, “The suspect vehicle should have front end damage and could have some rear end damage as well, because the vehicle went completely into the fenced in area and backed out. If you know anything about this, Please call the police”.

10/28/11 A domestic dispute was reported in the 500 block of East Talmer Avenue. The female caller advised her boyfriend would not get out of the vehicle when asked to do so. North Judson police responded and both parties were separated and no charges were requested.

10/26/11 North Judson police were called to the North Judson-San Pierre High School in reference to a dispute between two female students. Chief Deputy Joe Budner investigated the incident and arrested 18-year-old Shantelle E. Vierke from Winamac. She was charged with Battery for fighting with another 17-year-old female student.

10/24/11 North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas responded to several suspicious subjects in a vehicle near the 600 block of West Talmer Avenue. Larry L. Clemons was one of the subjects, and he had a Body Attachment through the Starke Circuit Court. While he was being arrested on the Body Attachment, police located drugs on Clemons. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Starke County Sheriff Deputies, assisted in the investigation and arrest.

Arrests:
10/26/11 Shantell E. Vierke, 18, 5885 N 570 West, Winamac, IN arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.

10/24/11 Larry L. Clemons, 43, 5196 South 275 West, North Judson, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Methamphetamine.

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
10/31/11 Dick Ballard reported that one of the panels to his privacy fence was laying open. He found that the outside brackets to the panel were broken. He noticed that his shed was open but did not find anything missing.

10/31/11 Marie Jones reported the theft of landscaping timbers from her property by her shed. Bricks and a half roll of chain link fence were also reported stolen.

10/31/11 A Knox resident reported the theft of checks.

10/28/11 Police were called to the Next Door Food Store in reference to a drive-off of $45.15 in gas.

10/28/11 An employee from Osborne’s Mini Mart reported a drive off of $30.00 in gas. There is a suspect in this case.

10/25/11 Sherry Crawford reported damage done to her vehicle in front of O’s Tap in downtown Knox.
Dents were made to the hood of her vehicle, two cross bars on top of the roof of her vehicle had been broken off and was stuck up under the other cross bar. The passenger side of her vehicle would not open and it was functional before she went into the establishment.

10/25/11 Jewell Arnett reported that some unknown person(s) came into her yard and knocked down her flag pole that stood in her front yard.

10/25/11 Jeff Berg called police to report his mailbox vandalized.

Arrests:
10/31/11 Charles McCarty, 33, address unknown, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery and Trespass.
Kelly McCarty, 36, 305 S. Heaton St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery and Trespass.

10/30/11 James E. Gill, 52, 5533 S. State Road 119, Star City, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Refusal) and Reckless Driving.

10/30/11 David James Coffin, 27, 3705 E. 1000 S., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Controlled Substance), Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance.

10/30/11 Clinton Clemons, 25, 1520 E. 100 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Reckless Driving.

Starke County Jail

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
10/31/11 Amy Turner reported that a deer ran into the side of her vehicle on State Road 10 near County Road 210.

10/30/11 A resident in the 1200 block of S. 1000 E. in Knox reported that he bought new guns and wanted to test them out. Police advised that it was illegal to do that at night. Dispatch received more calls about shots fired in that area. The person who bought the guns was called back and was told to put away his guns.

10/30/11 A resident in the 2200 block of E. 150 S. in Knox reported that her sister was just bitten by a dog. The ambulance was not needed but an officer is requested for a report.

10/30/11 Josh McLaughlin reported that he hit a deer in the 6700 block of S. 1150 E. in Knox. The vehicle is drivable but he believes there is more than $1,000 in damage.

10/29/11 A resident in the 400 block of N. US Highway 421 in San Pierre called police to report the theft of a 1996 white Grand Am. It was later recovered.

10/29/11 A Knox resident reported a car vs deer accident on State Road 8 east of Knox.

10/29/11 A car vs. deer accident was reported on 25 N. East of 500 East in Knox.

10/29/11 Georgina Bostedo advised that she just returned to her home at Bass Lake and noticed someone broke her door frame and stole alcohol from the residence.

10/29/11 A resident in the 100 block of S. 925 E. in Knox reported animal neglect.

10/29/11 Shawna Ard reported the theft of her purse.

10/28/11 Muraril Eaton of North Judson reported that he hit a deer on State Road 39 by the game preserve.

10/28/11 Michael Bauer of Knox reported that he hit a deer in the 6000 block of E. Toto Road in Knox.

10/28/11 A resident in the 6300 block of S. 700 E. in Knox reported a theft from the property.

10/27/11 A resident on 250 North, 1 mile east of U.S. 35 in Knox reported shots fired at him while at an abandoned residence.

10/27/11 A resident in the 100 block of 700 E. in Grovertown reported that a woman is trespassing and she refuses to identify herself.

10/27/11 A resident in the 4700 block of S. 100 W. in North Judson reported the theft of guns, several knives and an iPod.

10/26/11 Patty Rose of Knox reported the theft of her grandson’s bike.

10/26/11 Donald Hollis of Winamac called police to report that he hit a deer on his way to work on State Road 10, just west of Highway 421.

10/25/11 Mike Jones called police to report a back door broken at an abandoned house on 500 South west of 300 East in Knox.

10/25/11 Zach Pitts reported that was involved in a car vs. deer accident on 200 S. east of 150 W. in Knox.

10/25/11 William Bunkowfst, of Knox, advised that he hit a deer on State Road 39 on 50 South in Knox.

10/24/11 Justin McDaniel, 22, of Knox, was cited for reckless driving. He was driving 96 mph in a 55 mph zone.

10/24/11 A Bass Lake resident reported a break in at his lake house. The front door glass was broken and some items were missing.

10/24/11 Ira Wilson of Grovertown was involved in an accident. She told police that she swerved to miss a deer and she ran off the road.

10/24/11 A resident in the 10700 block of E. Hackberry Ave. in Monterey told police that a piece of metal hit his vehicle the day and wants to make a damage report.

10/24/11 Chris Bailey told police that he hit two deer at 400 S. east of 200 E. in Knox.

Arrests:
10/31/11 James Jones, of Knox, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

10/31/11 Casey Carter, of Rensselaer, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant.

10/27/11 Mary Ann Raderstorff, of Knox, IN, turned herself in on an active arrest warrant.

10/26/11 Brianna Landrum, of Logansport, IN, arrested on a body attachment.

Accidents:
10/31/11 John E. Kasten Jr., of Plymouth, was westbound on County Road 400 North when a dog came into the roadway. He swerved to miss the dog and went off the roadway and struck a utility pole on the south side of the roadway.