Indiana State Police Troopers are investigating a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 6 near Sycamore Road that occurred at 8:18 a.m. ET Monday, November 13.
Continue readingJuvenile Injured in U.S. 6 Crash in Marshall County
Car, Semi Accident Produces Minor Injuries
One driver was treated for minor abrasions in an accident involving a passenger car and a semi tractor trailer Tuesday, June 13.
Continue readingMarshall County Crash Claims Life of La Porte Man
An accident involving two vehicles in Marshall County claimed the life of a La Porte man Saturday morning.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Accident, One Arrested
A Walkerton man was arrested following a Tuesday night accident investigation conducted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A Plymouth man was arrested Monday evening after an accident in the Walkerton area.
Continue readingPolice Respond to Possible Burglary, Reportedly Find Meth, Pills Instead
A report of a possible burglary reportedly led to the discovery of methamphetamine Sunday morning. Starke County Police say they, along with Hamlet and Walkerton police, responded to a possible burglary in progress call at around 6:30 a.m. Officers say that when they got there, they determined that no burglary took place, but they did find methamphetamine, prescription pills, syringes, and paraphernalia.
Continue readingWanted 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.
Koontz Lake Fire Department Rescue Vehicle Involved in Crash While Responding to Fatal Accident
Thursday’s fatal crash in Marshall County led to a second accident involving a Koontz Lake Fire Department rescue vehicle. The initial crash happened in the area of U.S. 6 and Quince Road just before 1:00 p.m., when Marshall County Police say a Chevy flatbed truck tried to pass a Buick Century that was about to turn left. The driver of the Buick, Judith Masterson, 69, of Plymouth, eventually died from her injuries.
Two-Vehicle Accident in Marshall County Results in One Fatality
Shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal accident in the area of US 6 and Quince Road.
According to the crash report, 74-year-old Philip Braun was driving a white Chevy flatbed truck behind 69-year-old Judith Masterson who was traveling in a silver Buick Century. They were both going westbound on US 6. Continue reading
Police Standoff in Walkerton Ends Peacefully
A three-hour police standoff Wednesday night ended with no injuries.
John Glenn School Staff to Undergo Safety Training
The staff at the John Glenn School Corporation will undergo safety training soon.
Superintendent Richard Reese told the school board members last week that active shooter training with the staff as well as cyber bullying will be offered. Those discussions will include the transportation staff with a focus on other types of safety.
John Glenn School Officials to Review Traffic Flow
Officials from the John Glenn School Corporation will be reviewing traffic flow specifically during dismissal times at all three Walkerton schools.
Superintendent Richard Reese told the John Glenn School Board Tuesday night that parents waiting to pick up their children from school are often causing a traffic flow issue as cars line the streets. The pattern often affects the way the buses enter and exit the schools as they transport students home from school.
Plymouth Man Injured in Monday Morning Crash
A Plymouth man was injured, following a two-vehicle crash near U.S. 6 and Redwood Road Monday morning. Marshall County Police say it happened around 5:48 a.m.
Nappanee Man Injured in Motorcycle Accident
Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking into a motorcycle accident that occurred just before 2 a.m. Friday morning.
Police say Daniel Meyer was riding his 2003 Harley Davidson on U.S. 6 just west of Union Road when he lost control in the curve. He then crossed the westbound lanes and left the roadway on the north side of the highway, according to the report. Meyer was airlifted to Memorial Hospital with head trauma.
One Injured, One Arrested After ATV Crash Near Koontz Lake.
An ATV rider was arrested and his passenger was injured, after a crash near Koontz Lake Thursday night. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., emergency responders were called to the 20,000 block of 4B Road.
South Bend Man Dies After Reportedly Crashing Pickup Truck Into Oncoming Semi Near Walkerton
A crash on U.S. 6 west of Walkerton claimed the life of a South Bend man Thursday. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with fire and EMS crews, responded to the intersection of U.S. 6 and 875 East around 12:15 p.m. Continue reading
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Home, Injuring Driver
A Walkerton man was taken to the hospital Monday after reportedly driving a pickup truck into a rural Marshall County home. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 7:20 a.m. in the 1500 block of Tamarack Road near Walkerton. According to the incident report, the pickup went off the roadway and proceeded to go “completely through the house.” Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Rollover Wreck
A Plymouth woman who was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Monday morning near Walkerton was arrested for drunk driving. Continue reading
Drivers, Passenger Injured in Thursday Crash
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Union and 5th Roads on Thursday afternoon sent three people to Memorial Hospital of South Bend. It happened at 1:20 p.m., according to the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
K9 Assists in Apprehension of Robbery Suspect
Officers from several area law enforcement agencies assisted in the apprehension of a man at a Koontz Lake residence on an out-of-county robbery warrant. They responded to a home in the 7700 block of Tippecanoe Drive this morning to arrest 30-year-old Cody Cooley on a warrant from Dearborn County. A news release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office indicates they spotted him through a sliding door trying to hide in an upstairs closet. Continue reading
