KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Commissioners approved an ordinance amendment updating filing fees at a meeting held Tuesday, June 25. At the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting held in April, Assistant Planning Director Matt Sandy presented a list of what Kosciusko County charges for filing fees compared to Whitley, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy students recently had the unique opportunity to learn more about the county’s judicial and criminal justice system from professionals of both the court and law enforcement fields. Students met at the Kosciusko County Courthouse and were welcomed by Superior Court 1 Judge … Read More
The following is the second part of a three-part series on jail capacity, crime and punishment and personal liberty. WARSAW — When a person is convicted of a crime that warrants a jail or prison sentence, those outside of the law enforcement or criminal justice community might believe … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Although Kyle Patrick Dukes will not officially take over duties as Kosciusko County sheriff until Jan. 1, 2019, a ceremony was held Tuesday, Dec. 18, to swear in Dukes and other elected officials. Brad Jackson, who will serve as the 2019 vice president of the Kosciusko Commissioners, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, May 7, after officers discovered methamphetamine and syringes in his vehicle. Jamey Dorian Roberts, who is shown with addresses at 205 E. Smith St., Milford, and 3781 N. Maple Drive, Warsaw, was charged with possession of … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed SEA 126, establishing a fourth superior court in Kosciusko County, effective July 1, 2019. The bill was signed late Wednesday. “We’re glad,” said Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. “We thought it might be a year from now, so we were … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Plea agreements or plea bargaining are becoming prevalent in criminal court cases. In fact it is estimated 90 percent of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated plea bargains. This is especially true in cases of sexual related crimes and crimes involving deaths. Imagine being the … Read More
WARSAW — Community support continues for Steve, Michael and Katie Conrad. It was evident during the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. Over 30 people filled the courtroom to show support for the Conrads. Kimberly Conrad and Stephen Conrad II lost their lives in a vehicle … Read More
WARSAW — Dan Hampton, county prosecutor, and Monica Foster, counsel for Paul Gingerich, spoke to the press following the close of a sentence modification for Gingerich, who has been in prison since January 2011 for the murder of Phil Danner in April 2010. Hampton and Foster both … Read More
WARSAW — “Today’s sentencing was very appropriate for the actions on Feb. 19, 2015,” stated Dan Hampton, Kosciusko County Prosecutor. Hampton held a brief press conference following the sentencing of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart in the murders of Tara Lynn Thornburg and Josh Randall Knisley. … Read More
Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton filed a motion today in Kosciusko County Circuit Court to substitute the second charge against Brandon Thomas Woody from attempted murder to murder. Woody, 23, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was initially charged Thursday afternoon with murder and attempted murder, following a double … Read More
Whitley County Circuit Court Judge James R. Heuer upheld the original 30-year term of Paul Gingerich’s guilty plea for the Class A felony crime of conspiracy to commit murder. But, under the new Paul’s Law, which came about because of this case, the now 15-year-old could get a … Read More
Republicans, and one Democrat, have begun filing their candidacy for various county office seats since the start of filing Jan. 8. As of Monday the list of candidates included: Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 1 — David C. Cates and Stephen P. Harris Judge, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 — … Read More
Several months ago Kosciusko County officials began the local creation of a nationally proven solution Drug Court. Drug Court will focus on those offenders whose criminality stem mainly or entirely from their dependence on substances. Also, Drug Court will consider both drug and drug-driven offenses. (See related) In … Read More
Initially planning to fight multiple felony charges including aggravated battery, forgery and theft, in October, Garrett Joe Swanson reconsidered his options and accepted plea agreements in lieu of jury trials. (See related) Swanson, 30, of Warsaw, appeared before Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer this morning to … Read More
Making the public aware of the problems of domestic violence that are becoming commonplace in society, a panel of experts who work in the field addressed the public Monday evening. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman Home, … Read More
