Police Reports

Doug Vessely
North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/24/13 Shortly after midnight, an out-of-town woman had driven her vehicle into a ditch on Campbell Avenue near Hubeny Street. No injuries occurred. North Judson Chief Doug Vessely investigated the incident and estimated damages at over $2,000.

08/23/13 A report of loud music in the 200 Block of Park Avenue was made.

08/23/13 A tenant in the 200 Block of Talmer Avenue reported to North Judson Police that unknown subject[s] had siphoned gasoline from his truck sometime during the night. Close to five gallons was missing. An older full-size white pickup, driven by a male in his 50s, about 5’10”, and reddish gray hair, was observed in the area prior to the theft. Anyone with information is asked to call the North Judson police at 574-772-5914.

08/23/13 North Judson Police assisted the Starke County Sheriff with a report of a fight in the 7100 Block of 250 West. Police stated no fighting was going on.

08/22/13 Police were involved in a complaint of a vehicle repair. The call originated in the 200 Block of Lane Street. The matter was a civil case.

08/22/13 A vehicle drove off of State Road 10 near Oakwood and caused some damage to a guide wire and a front lawn. The maroon pickup fled the scene. The truck was later located and a full report taken.

08/21/13 North Judson Police responded to a family dispute involving a battery in the 3800 Block of Third Street. The incident was settled.

08/21/13 Police continue to investigate a fraud complaint in the 100 Block of E. Talmer Avenue. Unknown subject[s] used a debit card online spending around $31.00. The account was closed.

08/19/13 Police investigated a child custody dispute along with the school system. Child protective services were notified.

08/19/13 A report of a civil matter over a go-cart between an uncle and nephew was handled by police. The incident occurred in the 400 Block of Vine.

08/19/13 Two adult females were involved in a battery complaint in the 300 Block of Lane Street. North Judson Police furnished a complete report to the Starke County Prosecutor for review.

Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer
Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/25/13 Pulaski County deputies were notified of a large group of people arguing. Police learned that the members of the group were upset in knowing the death of a family member.

08/25/13 Police were called to an accident on State Road 119 in Star City.

08/25/13 The caller stated that her boyfriend bought a car the previous day and now it’s been stolen.

08/25/13 A complainant stated that a burned car was found in front of the caller’s corn field.

08/25/13 A caller told police that at terrible odor was emitting from her basement and is unable to go to the basement to see what is causing the odor. Police found that a freezer was unplugged and contained spoiled food. Members of the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department removed the freezer from the home.

08/22/13 A caller stated that her son’s vehicle was broken into and items were stolen. Blood evidence was taken from the scene.

08/22/13 A Winamac woman reported her son’s bicycle was stolen.

08/22/13 A resident reported the theft of two guns.

08/22/13 A Medaryville man came home to find that someone broke into his garage and shed. Several items were stolen.

08/22/13 A Star City resident told police that he found the front door to his home open and several items were missing.

08/22/13 A Winamac woman told police that her moped was stolen out of her yard.

Arrests:
08/26/13 Jamie Clark, 39, of Aura, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

08/20/13 Robert Manns, 38, of North Judson, IN arrested on a probation violation.

Knox City Police Chief Clint Norem
Knox City Police Chief Clint Norem

From the Knox City Police Department:

Incidents:
08/26/13 A battery incident was reported to police.

08/26/13 A fraud report was filed.

08/19/13 An harassment report was taken by police.

08/19/13 Officers responded to a domestic violence call.

Arrests:
08/25/13 Crystal Bogess, 34, 307 Ruthie Dr. #A2, Knox, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

08/25/13 Denise Lisac, 51, 501 S. Shield St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

08/22/13 James Landrum, 4653 S. U.S. 35, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Battery.

08/20/13 Michael Hoekman, 253 E. Mound St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Burglery and Theft.

08/20/13 Zachary Tomerlin, 19, 908 S. Pearl St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Narcotic Drug (heroin), and two active arrest warrants.

08/20/13 Stephanie McKenna, 20, 5308 S. Western Ave., Knox, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants.

From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
08/19/13 – A theft incident was reported in the 1900 block of South State Road 23 in Knox where several items were reportedly stolen from a man’s yard.

08/19/13 – A mother and daughter were reportedly getting physically violent in a vehicle in the 8500 block of East 850 South in Monterey.

08/19/13 – A resident of the 100 block of Allen Drive in Knox reported a possible prowler outside of her residence.

08/20/13 – A female subject told police that she had been battered in North Judson.

08/20/13 – Margaret Leggero of Bass Lake told police that a jetski had floated up to her property in the weeds and she believed in may have been the stolen jetski from the Bass Lake Beach and Campground.

08/20/13 – A resident of the 8900 block of East 150 South in Knox told police the tires on his vehicle had been slashed.

08/21/13 – A resident of the 9800 block of East 100 North in Knox reported that someone had stolen her identity.

08/21/13 – A caller told police that a female driving a Grey Pontiac Grand Am had run over a sign at the intersection of Range Road and State Road 10.

08/21/13 – A resident of the 7100 block of East 150 South in Knox reported someone had stolen items from his vehicle.

08/21/13 – Burglars reportedly broke into a home in the 8700 block of East 50 South in Knox.

08/23/13 – A residence in the 8700 block of East 700 North in Walkerton was reportedly broken into.

08/24/13 – A building in the 2100 block of North Garba Drive in Knox was reportedly burglarized.

08/24/13 – A Knox man reported his ex-wife sold his belongings at the pawn shop.

08/25/13 – A Knox resident told police that her son’s friend stole a $50 bill from her cigarette pack.

08/25/13 – Sherri Drake of Walkerton reported someone had backed into her mailbox and attempted to flee the scene.

08/26/13 – A female subject was reportedly battered by her boyfriend in North judson.

Arrests:

08/21/13 – Robert Tellstorm, 57 of Monterey, was arrested on charges of Public Intoxication, Intimidation, and False Reporting after a neighbor reported he had been harassing her.

08/21/13 – Chase Alexander Mareska, 21 of North Judson, was arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Vicodin, Possession of Kolonopin, and Intimidation.

08/23/13 – Jeremiah J. Fort of North Judson was arrested on charges of Possession of Syringe, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia, and no Operators, Chauffeurs or Public Passengers License When Required.

08/25/13 – Dennis L. Redlin, 55 of Knox, was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated as a Class A misdemeanor.

08/25/13 – John E. Clemons, 41 of Knox, was arrested for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Bribery.