Public Records

All information herein is provided by the official police sources that serve Kosciusko County.

Crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by patrol officers, and may or may not be assigned to a detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow up investigation into the incident and / or for privacy rights.

Area Police Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2018 @ 3:11 PM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Natalie Marie Smith reported tires on a vehicle being cut.  2:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 9900 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. KCSD … Read More

Area Accident Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2018 @ 3:09 PM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, East CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Alanna E. Allen, 24, South Clay Street, Claypool. Allen’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department … Read More

Warsaw Man Sentenced To More Than 20 Years In Prison

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2018 @ 1:36 PM

WARSAW — Darin Devon Hurd, 26, of Warsaw, was sentenced before South Bend District Court Judge Robert L. Miller Jr. for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession with intent to distribute heroin, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Hurd was sentenced to 248 … Read More

Area Police Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2018 @ 9:11 AM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 1:54 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Michael J. Knoop reported criminal mischief.   Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:22 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, … Read More

Jail Bookings

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 21, 2018 @ 9:09 AM

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:   Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:   … Read More

Where’s The Beef: North Webster Man Hides Steaks In Pants

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 4:41 PM

NORTH WEBSTER —  A North Webster man is facing charges after allegedly being caught stealing by putting steaks in his pants. Jason Wayne Elijah, 44, 121 E. Esterbrook Drive, North Webster, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. … Read More

Near Drowning In Lake Wawasee, Death In James Lake

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 3:57 PM

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A male swimming in Lake Wawasee survived a near drowning, while authorities are investigating the cause of a North Webster woman’s death in James Lake, North Webster, Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19. An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday morning on Michelle E. Moore, 56, East Epworth … Read More

Area Police Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 3:15 PM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:52 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, 201 EMS T1 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of a possible drowning. The caller reported that there was an unresponsive female near the sandbar on James Lake. Paramedics … Read More

Area Accident Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 3:14 PM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:18 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, North SR 13, south of East CR 200N, North Webster. Driver: Lucas J. Schmittler, 19, West Keiser Road, South Whitley. Schmittler was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered … Read More

Warsaw Couple Faces Neglect Charges After Multiple Injuries Discovered On Child

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 3:55 PM

WARSAW — A Warsaw couple is facing neglect charges after hospital officials discovered multiple injuries on a child. A representative of Child Protective Services states that the couple has 25 reports of neglect against them. Franklin and Ashlie Bright, 1692 E. CR 200N, Warsaw, are being charged with neglect … Read More

Sexual Misconduct Charges Filed Against West Lafayette Man

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 12:58 PM

KOSCIUSKO — A West Lafayette male is facing charges after being caught in a compromising situation with an underage female.  Donald Perry Crider, 19, 802 North CR 400W, West Lafayette, is being charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony; and child pornography, a level … Read More

Area Police Reports

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 11:35 AM

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Police responded to the John Young residence to investigate a theft. Taken were hand and power tools. Value: $800. 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, … Read More

More Details Released In Sexual Misconduct Arrest Of Former Wawasee Wrestling Coach

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Aug 20, 2018 @ 10:54 AM

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — More details were released in the affidavit of probable cause related to the sexual misconduct arrest of a former Wawasee Wrestling Coach. Joshua M. Vallejo, 29, 1404 Ranch Road, Warsaw, is being … Read More