Police Reports

Police Reports are simply a record that an arrest has been made and are not an indication of guilt or innocence.

North Judson Police Department
North Judson Police Department

From the North Judson Police Department:

Incidents:
08/31/13 – North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas conducted a traffic stop at E. Talmer Avenue and Oakwood Street. After a brief investigation, Officer Thomas found the driver of the vehicle, Kayla J. Belue, 23, of North Judson, did not have a driver’s license. Kayla was issued a summons to appear in Knox City Court. The vehicle that she was driving was impounded.

08/30/13 Police responded to a call of a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of the North Judson Park on Weninger Street. The officer checked the area and was not able to locate the vehicle.

08/29/13 Police responded to a juvenile complaint in the 600 block of Lane Street.

08/29/13 North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely conducted a traffic stop in the area of County Road 250 W. and State Road 10. After a brief investigation, Chief Vessely arrested Meghan B. Holt, 32, of North Judson on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. Holt was also issued a uniform traffic ticket for driving left of center. Holt was transported to the Starke County Jail without incident.

08/28/13 An employee at Thermo Products reported an open door at the facility.

08/27/13 A resident reported a suspicious male subject going house to house on N. George Street. The officer learned it was a NIPSCO meter reader in the area.

08/27/13 North Judson police assisted the Indiana State Police on a traffic stop in the area of State Road 10 and County Road 775 W.

08/26/13 A resident in the 500 block of High Street reported that a recent guest at her residence stole a battery jump pack and later found it at a pawn shop. After a brief investigation, Chief Deputy Joe Budner filed charges of Receiving Stolen Property against Edward A. Schroeder, 39, of San Pierre.

08/26/13 Police responded to a complaint of a male subject that had a warrant from Pulaski County in the 600 block of W. Talmer Avenue. After a brief investigation, Officer Frank Thomas arrested Edward A. Schroeder, 39, of San Pierre. Edward was arrested on a valid warrant from Pulaski County for Failure to Appear and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Edward was transported to the Starke County Jail without incident.

Arrests:
08/29/13 Mehgan B. Holt, 32, of North Judson, IN, was arrested on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

08/26/13 Edward A. Schroeder, 39, San Pierre, IN, was arrested for Failure To appear warrant from Pulaski County, plus preliminary charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Receiving Stolen Property.

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Pulaski County Sheriff's Department
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department

From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:

Incidents:
09/02/13 An adult and juvenile were injured in an ATV accident. The log indicated that the child was unconscious and bleeding from the mouth. Both were airlifted to Chicago hospitals.

09/02/13 A caller told dispatchers that his dogs went on another person’s property and when his son went to retrieve the dogs, the property owner reportedly fired a shot at the dogs and pointed the gun at the boy. A harassment report was filed.

09/02/13 A Winamac resident complained to police that someone has been getting into his pool, pool house and even into his house on occasion. The suspect been has been drinking his liquor and leaving messes.

09/02/13 A caller reported seeing a vehicle upside down off the side of the road. When police arrived, the officer saw the vehicle was upright but it had been rolled. The driver was seen westbound on 200 South just passed 800 West. He requested a trip to the ER.

09/01/13 A deputy was called out on a report of a stolen bicycle.

09/01/13 The Winamac Fire Department was called to a camper fire.

09/01/13 Winamac police officers got a call of a man looking in cars parked in a church parking lot.

09/01/13 Winamac police officers were called to investigate a child molesting case. The victim is reportedly a four-year-old child.

08/31/13 A resident called and said an unknown suspect shot a gun at his home three times. The suspect was given a no trespass warning.

08/31/13 A motorcycle accident at 550 S. and 1050 W. was reported. Witnesses stated that the driver missed a curve in the road. The driver was unconscious but breathing. He was airlifted to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

08/30/13 The caller told police that a man in his 30s crawled through a window of an abandoned house in Monterey. Upon further investigation, the suspect was the homeowner. The property is up for sheriff’s sale.

08/30/13 A parent advised that her four-year-old son was left alone on his preschool bus for some time. The Winamac Police Department was notified of the situation. The parent was then told that the driver was terminated.

08/30/13 A man was reportedly injured in a moped accident.

08/30/13 Officers were called to a domestic dispute.

08/30/13 A Winamac woman told police that a man went to her daughter’s residence and said he was buying computers. He then started asking questions of a sexual nature. The caller said the man gave her daughter a kiss on the neck before he left. Deputies asked the caller to notify them if he returns.

08/29/13 Winamac police officers were notified of a stolen scooter.

08/29/13 A caller told dispatchers that his neighbor’s goats were causing damage on his property.

08/29/13 A complainant said her computer was blocked by a “cyber crimes division” and messaged her to pay a $300 fine. The dispatcher advised that it is a scam and not to pay the fee.

08/29/13 A resident reported checking account transactions made that were not authorized.

08/29/13 An employee at a business reported the theft of a money bag and that this was the third time it had happened.

08/28/13 A resident told police that a known suspect removed a swingset from the caller’s property.

Arrests:
08/27/13 James Larvick, 45, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of

08/26/13 Douglas Whiteman, Jr., 28, of Winamac, IN, arrested on an active warrant for Failure to Appear.