From the North Judson Police Department:
Incidents:
07/31/13 A motorist reported to North Judson Police that she was following a possible intoxicated driver. The officer checked the area and could not locate the vehicle.
07/31/13 A motorist reported a reckless driver heading West on State Road 10 From State Road 39 North. The officer located the vehicle. The driver stated that he was having problems keeping his 30-foot trailer from swaying from side-to-side while driving on the road.
07/30/13 – A resident in the 500 block of Laurel Street reported to North Judson Police that her daughter’s ex-boyfriend, Cody J. Barnette, 20, of North Judson started her garage on fire. North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas located the suspect at a nearby residence and Barnette was arrested. Assisting the North Judson Police department were the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and the North Judson Fire Department.
07/30/13 It was reported to police that a juvenile female was driving a riding lawn mower with two other juveniles on it. The officer located the subjects and advised them that they could not be on the roadway.
07/30/13 Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at the Dollar General. The suspect left prior to the officer’s arrival.
07/30/13 A resident reported that a male and female were arguing in the intersection of Luken Street and Leslie Street. Police located the male at a residence on County Road 375 W. and he advised that it was just a verbal argument.
7/29/13 The North Judson Police Department responded to a medical call at Carpenter’s Marathon and assisted Starke County EMS. The subject was transported to IU Health Starke Hospital.
07/29/13 Police responded to a juvenile complaint in the 400 block of East Talmer Avenue.
Arrests:
07/30/13 Cody J. Barnette, 20, 5017 S. County Road 275 W., of North Judson, IN, was arrested on preliminary charges of Arson, Escape, Resisting Law Enforcement, Intimidation, Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief.
Same old scam and a new one in the area:
North Judson police would like to warn the the citizens of North Judson and the area of two scams that are going around.
The first scam: Someone calls you and tells you that you won a large amount of money. Then they tell you that all you have to do to claim the money is send them a money order or wire them a processing fee. If they say you have won money, DO NOT send them any money. Just tell them that you’re not interested and hang up the phone.
The second scam: a resident received a call from a male subject stating that he was calling from Mircosoft Windows and stating that the caller’s computer was hacked. The idea behind this scam is the hacker wants to get into your computer so he get all your personal and any banking information.
DO NOT give anyone your personal information over the phone. Only do business with legitimate businesses. If you do receive any calls like the two that were mentioned, contact your local police department and report the scam.
North Judson Wayne Twp Fire Department Monthly Report -July
From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
08/05/13 An employee with the Marathon gas station reported the theft of fuel worth $50.
08/04/13 Officers from the Winamac Police Department searched for an individual regarding a stolen tire. The subject had reportedly loaned the tire to someone and he took it back. He apparently loaned it to the person eight months ago and repossessed it.
08/03/13 Pulaski County police received information that a woman was in a parking lot asking patrons for drugs. She left before police arrived at the scene.
08/03/13 A Winamac resident called the Winamac Police Department and reported that his car was up on bricks and tires has been stolen. Winamac police filed a report of one stolen tire.
08/03/13 A scam was reported by a Winamac man.
08/03/13 A caller told the dispatch center that a pickup truck just ran over her dog and she’s tired of cars driving 100 mph by her house all of the time.
08/02/13 Officers investigated a fraud case.
08/02/13 A Winamac resident was given a warning for illegally burning trash.
08/01/13 Officers and emergency personnel were called to a property damage accident at U.S. 421 and 700 S. No injuries were reported.
08/01/13 A resident reported the theft of a large bundled wreath made of barbed wire.
08/01/13 Pulaski County police were notified of the theft of a lawn mower.
07/31/13 A complainant reported the theft of gas from the overhead tank that he uses for his tractor.
07/31/13 Eugene Hughes, 72, of Francesville was lifelined to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after he was struck by a car. The driver of the vehicle, Hilda Hilario, 37 of Francesville reportedly stopped at the stop sign at Montgomery Street and Bill Street in Francesville and then continued through the intersection. As she continued, she struck Hughes as he rode his bicycle. A witness noted that he saw the bicycle not stop and travel through the intersection. Hilario and Hughes were cited for failure to yield.
07/30/13 Police and emergency personnel responded to an accident where a vehicle ran into the ditch in the Star City area. The occupant was unconscious at first but was out walking around the vehicle.
Arrests:
08/05/13 Carrie Shidler, 27, of Winamac, IN, arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.
08/05/13 Aaron Mullet, 22, of Francesville, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Attempted Burglary and Battery.
08/03/13 Sara Cox, 21, of Culver, IN, arrested on an active warrant for Failure to Appear.
From the Knox City Police Department:
Incidents:
08/04/13 Tyler Bailey reported being involved in a battery incident.
08/04/13 A representative from the Trinity Assembly of God church reported a break-in at the church and cash was stolen.
07/31/13 James Clemons told police that a break-in occurred at his home.
Arrests:
08/03/13 Kristy Jimerson, 37, arrested on an active arrest warrant.
08/01/13 Anthony Davies, 32, 2540 E. 100 S., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Refusal to Submit to a Certified Chemical Test.
07/31/13 James Clemons, 47, 5 S. Heaton St., Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
