Jail Bookings
Kosciusko County
The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:
- Feb. 26 — Charles David Shepherd Jr., 35, 37 EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
- Feb. 26 — Michael Lee Smith Jr., 40, 8469 N. 620E, Syracuse, booked for failure to appear. No bond listed.
- Feb. 26 — Zachary Mitchell Lewis Whitaker, 33, 99 EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, booked on a warrant. Bond: $1,250.
- Feb. 26 — Christopher Dewayne Brickey, 46, 6381 W. Bortner St., Kimmell, booked for driving while suspended. Bond: $450 cash.
- Feb. 26 — Lara A. Lower, 53, 4175 N. 700E, Leesburg, booked for two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.
- Feb. 26 — Kendi Jo Kennedy, 32, 3517 104th Ave., Allegan, Mich., booked for theft – value of property at least $750. Bond: $7,500 full.
- Feb. 26 — Brandi Nicole Couch, 30, 37 EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
Elkhart County
The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Complex:
- Feb. 25 — Janie Diaz, 25, 852 Market St., Nappanee, booked for driving while suspended, an out-of-county hold for driving while suspended, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and a warrant for failure to appear on charges of driving while suspended. Bond: $150 cash and no bond.
Noble County
The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail:
- Feb. 25 — Julian C. Guzman, 21, 301 Mercer St., Ligonier, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated — endangerment. Bond: $2,500.
- Feb. 25 — Alexander L. Cabrera, 20, 4823 N. US 33, Ligonier, booked for minor consume an alcoholic beverage. No bond.









