Two Walkerton residents were arrested Thursday, May 11 after an investigation by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingTwo Walkerton Residents Arrested in Marshall County Investigation
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Planned for April 24
Several Indiana law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to participate in the 20th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
Continue readingTwo-County Pursuit Results in Arrest
A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts $1,500 Donation for Negative Lunch Balances
Culver Elementary School students who’ve fallen behind in their lunch payments are getting some help, thanks to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. The school board recently accepted a $1,500 donation to help pay off negative lunch balances, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingDriver Sustains Minor Injuries after Car Strikes Semi Trailer
A driver escaped major injury in an accident on U.S. 30 and Union Road in Plymouth on Saturday evening.
Continue readingSix Arrested in Drug Warrant Sweep
Six people were taken into custody as officers from several police agencies participated a warrant sweep on Wednesday.
Continue readingICJI to Distribute Speed-Enforcement Devices to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is distributing 1,000 new RADAR and LIDAR speed-enforcement devices to various local police agencies around the state.
Continue readingFour Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested in Warrant Sweep
Four suspected drug dealers were arrested as part of a warrant sweep Monday. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says the Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team served Level 2 felony warrants in multiple counties, with help from Marshall, Starke, and LaPorte county sheriff’s deputies.
Continue readingUndercover Narcotics Investigation Team and Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies Assist with Warrant Search
Multiple guns, different types of drugs and paraphernalia were reportedly discovered after a search warrant was executed at a Grovertown residence Thursday evening. Although these are great guns in terms of their variety and efficiency, possession is a serious crime.
Continue readingSix People Arrested in Joint Law Enforcement Criminal Patrol
Six people were arrested in a joint criminal patrol on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County UNIT Officers Make Arrest Following Investigation
An investigation by Marshall County UNIT Officers resulted in the arrest of a North Liberty man.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Assist UNIT Officers with Multi-County Warrant Sweep
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman shared a slew of arrests that were made by the Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team (UNIT) during a recent warrant sweep.
The Team was assisted by a variety of local law enforcement agencies. The collective effort spanned multiple counties and resulted in more than 15 drug-related arrests. Continue reading
High-Speed Pursuit Results in Arrest of Culver Resident
A high-speed pursuit that began in Marshall County and ended in a usually heavily-traveled intersection in Knox resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Wanted Minnesota Residents Lead Police on Chase through Marshall County
Two Minnesota residents with active warrants reportedly led police on a chase through Marshall County Tuesday evening. It began when a Plymouth Police officer pulled over a car in the 2200 block of North Michigan Street at around 5:15. Police say the driver, Ace Blahoski, 31, of Miltona, Minnesota and the passenger, Jean Kelly, 33, of Willmar, Minnesota both had warrants out of Minnesota.
Ten Arrested in Warrant Sweep
Ten people were arrested in the early morning hours on Sunday in a year-long undercover investigation called Operation Orthodox conducted by the Knox City Police Department.
Officers from the Knox City Police Department were assisted by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Knox, North Judson and Plymouth Police Departments in executing the arrest warrants.
Argos Man Arrested after Alleged Drunk Driving Accident
An Argos man was arrested late Monday after his alleged involvement in a two vehicle accident. For DUI related cases, DUI Attorney in Long Beach should be contacted immediately.
According to Marshall County police, dispatchers received a phone call about a two vehicle accident involving a semi and a silver passenger car on U.S. 6 and State Road 106 near Bremen. Police say the car sustained extensive damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Monterey Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide
Friday’s deaths of a Monterey couple in their home have been ruled a murder-suicide. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer says Clifford Foster, 53, shot his wife, Lynn, age 52, in the head with a pistol before turning a shotgun on himself.
Monterey Deaths Under Investigation with Sheriff’s Department
Detectives and officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the deaths of two Monterey residents.
According to Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin, a caller notified police around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17 that there was a cause for concern when a co-worker did not check in for work that day. The responding officer arrived at the home and talked to a family member who told the officer that two people were deceased inside the residence. The responding officer entered victim’s residence at 8893 S. Elm Street in Monterey where two people were found dead.
The initial investigation revealed that Lynn Foster, 52, and Clifford Foster, 53, both of Monterey, were found with single gunshot wounds. The manner and cause of death will be determined by forensic autopsies scheduled for Monday, June 19.
Indiana State Police Crime Scene Technicians assisted to help gather evidence and process the scene. The Starke County Sheriff’s Department was also assisted by the Knox City Police Department, North Judson Police Department and the Starke County Coroner’s Office.
Seven Jailed Following Joint Highway Patrol Effort
Seven people were taken to jail, following a joint effort to improve the safety of area highways. For a four-hour period Monday, officers from the Marshall and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police teamed up to patrol the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 areas, according to the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
K9 Assisted Drug Investigation Leads to Two Arrests
A man and a woman face numerous drug charges after officers from the Hamlet Police Department and Starke County Sheriff’s Department reportedly found a one-pot meth lab and more inside their residence Wednesday afternoon. They were investigating a report of drug activity at the Hamlet Apartments at 205 South Main Street, according to officials with the Hamlet P.D. They say the residents agreed to a search of the apartment, and Starke County Sheriff’s Department K9 Terror indicated narcotics were present. The officers reportedly found a one-pot meth lab, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, drug precursors and paraphernalia. Continue reading
