Area Police Reports
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 300 block West CR 700S, Claypool. KCSO received a report of battery....
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Warsaw Walgreens Robbery Suspect Arrested
Nickolus George Toepfer WARSAW — A Churubusco man was recently arrested after robbing the Warsaw Walgreens location in January. Nickolus George Toepfer, 32, 6120 E. CR 500N Number 30, Churubusco, is...
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Warsaw Police Sgt. Gregory Oberlin Set To Retire
News Release WARSAW – After 23 years of service with the Warsaw Police Department, Sergeant Gregory M. Oberlin is retiring effective May 30. Pictured: Sgt. Gregory M. Oberlin Oberlin is a 1985...
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Warsaw Police Hire Three New Officers
WARSAW —The Warsaw Police Department has hired Paige E. Wood, Mason J. Metzinger, and Michael T. Damjanovic as probationary patrol officers, effective May 17. Wood is a Warsaw Community High School...
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Police Seek Assistance In Identifying Theft Suspects
Press Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a theft incident that occurred at a local business on June 11. Anyone with...
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Fire, Police Training Scheduled Along Center Street
A firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory walks away after placing a traffic sign along Center Street in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Staff Report WARSAW – If you happen to drive...
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UPDATE: Driver In Friday Morning Vehicle Accident Faces Criminal Charges
A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit that occurred on Friday, June 19. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Press Release WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after...
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One Person Injured After Vehicle Hits Side Of House
The driver of a red Corvette lost control of the vehicle and struck the side of a home. InkFreeNews photo by Briley Gargis. By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – First responders responded to an...
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UPDATE: One Person Injured After Vehicle Hits Side Of House
The Corvette just barely hit the left side of a Hummer before hitting the house. InkFreeNews photo by Briley Gargis. By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – A Warsaw man was injured in a crash that...
View ArticleLocal Police Won’t Enforce Mask Mandate
Press Release WARSAW — City and county police officers will not respond to calls regarding people failing to wear a mask. According to a press release issued by the Warsaw Police Department and...
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Armed Suspect Who Attacked Police Faces 14 Charges
Staff Report WARSAW – The suspect who attacked an officer and pointed a loaded handgun at police earlier this week is facing a long list of felony charges. Miguel Cruz Miguel Cruz, 25, 109 S. Henry...
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Police Respond to Rumors, Say They Are Unified And Ready
Supporters of the BLM caravan stood outside the Kosciusko County Jail awaiting the release of three men from the group Wednesday, Aug. 12. InkFreeNews photo by Briley Gargis. By Dan Spalding...
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New Officers Assigned To SRO/DARE For Warsaw Community Schools
Pictured, from left, are Corporal Brandon Zartman, K-9 Bubka, Sergeant Lewis Fuller, Officer Wayne Wilkie and Corporal Rogelio “Roy” Navarro III. Photo Provided. News Release WARSAW — With school...
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Crash On West Center Injures One
The two-vehicle accident on Center Street in Warsaw happened shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Staff Report WARSAW – A crash on West Center Street in Warsaw...
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Small Fire Damages Old Madison Elementary
By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – A small fire broke out at the old Madison Elementary in Warsaw Sunday night, Sept. 6. The fire was called in roughly around 8 p.m. after a report of smoke. The...
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WPD Announces Three Promotions
News Release Warsaw Police Department recently announced three recent promotions. Clay Layne has been promoted to the rank of captain overseeing the patrol operations. He will be joining Captain Joel...
View ArticleUPDATE: Driver In Center Street Crash Died
Staff Report WARSAW – A motorist involved in a Tuesday morning crash in downtown Warsaw has died. Byron McNees, 68, of 866 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw, was pronounced dead at Kosciusko Community Hospital a...
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Multiple People Arrested In Multi-Agency Warrant Blitz
Narcotics and cash were seized during a warrant blitz in which multiple police agencies participated. Photo provided. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Following several months of extensive covert...
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City Seeks Grant Money To Help Relocate Skate Park
Tentative plans involve moving the skate park from the current Boggs Industrial Park location pictured above to an area on the west end of Richardson-Dubois Park near the Dollar General Store on East...
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WPD Announces Three Promotions
News Release WARSAW – Three officers with the Warsaw Police Department have been promoted. Ryan E. Coble has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant overseeing the second shift patrol operations....
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