From the Starke County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
02/25/12 Several mailboxes were damaged in the 3300 block of South 250 West in North Judson.
02/25/12 A mailbox was damaged in the 7300 block of South 600 West in North Judson.
02/25/12 A fight was reported at the Koontz Lake Dam in Grovertown.
02/24/12 A caller reported a suspicious person walking around his property and his daughters property in the 4200 block of South 100 West in North Judson.
02/23/12 An attempted burglary was reported in the 5100 block of West Ind. 10 in North Judson.
02/23/12 A resident of the 4200 block of South 300 East in Knox told police that someone had tried messing with his door handle while he was at work but was deterred by his dog.
02/23/12 A theft was reported in the 3100 block of East County Road 200 South in Knox.
02/23/12 An explosion was reported near the 4700 block of North 700 East in Knox.
02/22/12 A vehicle theft was reported in the 7800 block of North Topinabee in Walkerton.
02/22/12 Two trash cans were reported stolen in the 7500 block of South 200 West in North Judson.
02/22/12 Tabatha Bunkowfst of Knox told police that she had loaned her vehicle to a male subject but he has failed to return it.
02/22/12 A fight was reported at 6735 E. Toto Rd. in Knox.
02/21/12 Tara Heisler told police that someone broke the glass in their doors and went through the entire building, but nothing appeared to be missing.
02/21/12 A caller told police that while he was traveling south on U.S. 35, another vehicle traveling north threw a bottle and shattered his windshield.
02/21/12 A resident of the 5600 block of East Shady Lane in Bass Lake told police that someone TP’d her house and damaged her mailbox.
02/20/12 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 7300 block of South 600 West in Knox driving slowly up and down the road and parking in front of a residence.
02/20/12 Lee Nagai of Knox told police that someone cut the side curtains of his hog barn.
02/20/12 Kenneth Kozecar reported the theft of battery-powered Craftsman tools and a bicycle from his garage.
02/19/12 A house was egged in the 6500 block of South Ind. 10 in Knox.
Arrests:
02/25/12 David Michael Ores, 29, of Dyer, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
02/25/12 Joel B. Odette, 27, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
02/25/12 Mel A. Odette, 28, arrested on a preliminary charge of Public Intoxication.
02/23/12 James Watts, of Knox, IN arrested on an active arrest warrant for Intimidation.
02/19/12 Jeffrey R. Singleton, 25, of Knox, IN, arrested following a warrant check in the 190 block of North Range Road in Knox.
02/19/12 Jack I. Royce, 26, of Grovertown, IN was arrested following his surrender at the Sheriff’s Department.
From the North Judson Police Department:
Incidents:
02/24/12 A resident in the 400 block of S. Garfield street reported that someone is possibly outside their residence. North Judson Officer Frank Thomas checked the area and was not able to locate anyone. The resident requested extra patrols.
02/22/12 A resident in the 300 block of Franklin street reported that gas was stolen out of her vehicle twice in the last few weeks. The resident requested extra patrols on Franklin street.
02/21/12 A male subject working on tearing down the old milk station reported that someone filled their dumpsters with trash. The subject that dumped the trash was located and offered to pay for the dumpster.
02/21/12 A resident in the 6100 block of Oakwood Street reported an open door at a vacant residence. North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely investigated. Chief Vessely found water running in the upstairs bathroom. There was water damage to the floor and ceiling. There was approximately three to six inches of water in the basement of the residence. Chief Vessely contacted the North Judson water department to shut off the water. Chief Vessely estimated the damages over $10,000.00. It is believed vandals entered the home.
02/21/12 A resident in the 500 block of Mulberry street reported that the light fixture on her garage was hanging from the wall. It was unknown if the fixture slipped off (naturally) or was pulled off. There was no damage to the fixture or the light bulbs.
02/20/12 A female resident in the 600 block of Keller Avenue contacted the North Judson Police Department wanting to leave the residence, but her husband would not give her the cell phone. Later in the evening, the same female requested assistance in retrieving her belongings from the residence.
From the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department:
Incidents:
02/26/12 Police were called to a bar in reference to a fight outside the bar. Victim told police that he didn’t want to press charges.
02/26/12 A rollover accident was reported in the Monon area. The vehicle flipped over and the back window fell out. A young girl was in the vehicle. The subject reportedly left the scene of the accident and was found in White County. The subject was planning to return to the scene of the accident.
02/26/12 A Winamac resident called police to report that someone was trying to break into his house. The caller said the would-be burglar was attempting to break into his house and the burglar saw the homeowner and took off. The suspect reportedly opened the first door with a credit card but couldn’t open the second door. The burglar then went around to the back of the residence and broke the door. He saw the homeowner and fled in a vehicle.
02/26/12 A Jefferson Township resident reported that someone broke into his storage building. The suspect(s) broke a window and lock. Steel and other items were stolen.
02/25/12 A Medaryville resident told police that he tried to help an injured dog and the dog bit him.
02/25/12 A Winamac resident called police to report subjects with lights on his property. The subjects ran into the woods.
02/25/12 The theft of a two-wheel Honda bike and two ladders were reported missing from a Winamac residence.
02/24/12 Vandalism was reported to a vehicle in Winamac. Police indicate that the damage was done by a rock or hammer. The windshield was broken.
02/24/12 A Medaryville woman reported the theft of a trailer.
02/23/12 A Winamac resident told police that some unknown person(s) tore up the inside of her van.
02/23/12 Pulaski County police were called to a hit and run accident. Someone ran through the fence at a business on U.S. 35. In a separate incident, a pick-up truck hit a car and took off.
02/23/12 The theft of a jar of change, a piggy bank and an X-Box were reported stolen from a Winamac residence.
02/23/12 A Pulaski County resident called police to report a break-in. A Crime Scene Technician was called to lift fingerprints from the scene.
Arrests:
02/26/12 Tracy Lee Manns, 38, 7676 N. 575 W., Winamac, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant for Theft and Possession of a Legend Drug. Discharged 02/26/12
02/23/12 Angela Miller, 32, 321 W. LaPorte/Plymouth Trail, Plymouth, IN, arrested on an active arrest warrant on Failure to Appear.
02/21/12 Randall L. Grigsby, 21, 8965 S. 1200 W., Francesville, IN, arrested on two active arrest warrants and a charge of Invasion of Privacy.
From the Knox City Police Department:
Incidents:
02/25/12 Robert Bell reported the theft of his laptop computer.
02/25/12 Christine Lewis told police that several juveniles were breaking out windows in the vacant residence across the street from her on Giles Ct.
02/22/12 An officer was called to Walgreens for a hit-and-run accident. Esther Maciejack stated that her vehicle was struck by a burgundy truck. Damage was done to the back rear passenger side of the car and the passenger side rear bumper.
02/21/12 A battery incident was reported on Bower Street.
Arrests:
02/25/12 Brandon Davidson, 266 W. Spruce St., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery and Criminal Recklessness.
Kenneth Barnett, 21, 9515 E. 700 N., Walkerton, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Battery and Criminal Recklessness.
02/25/12 James Haluck, 24, 1492 N. 700 E., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of Marijuana and Carrying a Handgun without a Permit.
02/23/12 Charles Wallace, 33, 309 Ruthie Dr. Apt. B4, Knox, IN, arrested on a preliminary charge of Trespass.
02/21/12 Heath Minix, 24,1440 S. 250 E., Knox, IN, arrested on preliminary charge of Possession of Marijuana.
