WPD Promotes Heaton, Kellar
News Release WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety on Friday, March 18, approved the promotions of two division commanders within the police department. Detective Lt. Paul M....
View ArticleWPD To Reapply For School Bus Safety Grant
Warsaw Police Department Capt. Joel Beam speaks during the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety’s meeting on Friday, March 18, at Warsaw City Hall. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander. By Leah Sander...
View ArticleWarsaw Police Acquiring 42 Body Cameras Via Grant
At the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting on Friday, April 1, are from left: Board members Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, George Clemens and Jeff Grose. InkFreeNews photo by Leah Sander. By...
View ArticlePetty Promoted To Lieutenant
News Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has promoted Ryan L. Petty to lieutenant. Ryan L. Petty Petty attended Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne where he graduated with a...
View ArticleWarsaw Police Using ‘Ghost Graphics’ On Some Vehicles
A Dodge Durango at the Warsaw Police Department with “ghost graphics.” Photo provided by Warsaw Police. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Since the COVID-19 pandemic first began, finding typical...
View ArticleWarsaw Collision Sends One Person To Hospital
A Toyota Yaris sustained front-end damage in the wreck Tuesday, June 21, in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – A traffic accident in Warsaw Tuesday...
View ArticleWarsaw Police Department Reports Increase In Thefts From Storage Facilities
Press Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has seen a rise in local thefts from storage facilities and is encouraging the community use an online inventory system to record property within...
View ArticleAfter 36 Years, Warsaw Police Lt. Steve Rockey Is Retiring
Police Chief Scott Whitaker presents a plaque to Lt. Steve Rockey at Rockey’s retirement party. Photo provided by the city of Warsaw. News Release WARSAW – It was a bittersweet day Wednesday for the...
View Article2022 Camp H.E.R.O. Kicked Off Today
Todd Schindler, Lutheran Health Network Critical Care Transport flight paramedic, teaches the kids about the EC130 helicopter. By Blair Baumgartner InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The 2022 Camp H.E.R.O. put on...
View ArticleMissing Warsaw Woman Found Safe
News Release WARSAW — A Warsaw woman who had been missing since Monday, July 25, has been found safe. That’s according to a press release issued by the Warsaw Police Department on Tuesday night, July...
View ArticleUPDATE: One Person Airlifted From Detroit Street Crash
Both northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Detroit Street were closed following a crash at Detroit Street and Gilliam Drive Saturday, Aug. 13. The crash occurred at approximately 9:29 p.m. Photos...
View ArticleAguillon Sworn In As Warsaw Police Officer
Alvaro A. Aguillon was sworn in as a Warsaw Police Department officer during a Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Friday, Aug. 19. From left, are Warsaw Police Department Public Information...
View ArticleWarsaw Police Investigating Multiple Thefts Involving Vehicles
Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Police are investigating two separate rashes of thefts from automobiles and vehicle thefts over the last two weekends. Initial investigations have led officers to believe...
View ArticleTwo Local Officers Among Those Recognized For OWI Patrols
Logan Pitts, left, and Lucas Vander Hart, were presented with the Traffic Safety All-Star Award for their efforts in impaired driving enforcement. Photo provided by Ben Gavelek. News Release...
View ArticleWPD Promotes Six Officers
News Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department recently promoted several officers, with most of the promotions taking effect this week, after the Labor Day weekend. Lt. Wayne D. Wilkie has served...
View ArticlePolice Warn Of School Bus Traffic Violations
This screenshot by the Warsaw Police Department video captures a vehicle failing to stop for a stopped school bus on Center Street in Warsaw recently. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — If a school...
View ArticleArnolt Property Transferred To Redevelopment Commission
The lot where the Arnolt Corporation building in Warsaw used to be will soon be a 60-unit affordable family housing development. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW —...
View ArticlePolice Warn Of Scam Involving Court Appearances
By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Warsaw Police Department have reported recent scam tactics being used locally. KCSO has received several phone calls...
View ArticleCity Approves Agreements For County Radio System
City of Warsaw Utility Manager Brian Davison presents several requests to the Board of Public Works and Safety during an Oct. 7 meeting. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews...
View ArticleKLA Learns About Law Enforcement, Judicial System
News Release WARSAW — On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets heard from three speakers who covered different parts of the judicial and law enforcement systems in Kosciusko. The...
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