Incidents
Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Saturday, Aug. 11, 11:44 a.m. North East Street. A windshield on a vehicle belonging to Bobbi Worboys was broken while parked at residence.
• Thursday, Aug. 9, 5 p.m. South Main Street. Freedom Express reported a large red SUV drove off without paying for $96.68 in gas.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident:

• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7:56 p.m. A domestic battery was reported in the 9700 block of Rock-A-Bye Road, Cromwell. Cecelia L. Hiatt, 56, of 9758 E. Rock-A-Bye Rd., was arrested for battery.

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3:05 p.m. McArthur Counseling Center in the Center Center reported a woman was in the business causing damages. She then locked herself in the bathroom of the business and threatened to commit suicide.
• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1:09 p.m. A Warsaw man reported to police that he believed his daughter’s identity was being used by someone in Warsaw.

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1:47 p.m. South Washington and West Center streets. Drivers: Jeannine M. Boyer, 68, North Lake Street, Warsaw; and Ellen L. Wolff, 55, West John Road, Warsaw. Boyer pulled from the PNC parking lot but failed to see Wolff’s approaching vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3:59 p.m. Lake City Highway and East Old Road 30. Drivers: Debra K. Moorman, 54, EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster; and Juan R. Barbosa, 24, Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw. Moorman was westbound on Lake City Highway and looked down to get her cell phone, which was ringing. She failed to see the light turn red and proceeded into the intersection where she was struck by Barbosa, who had the green light and was attempting to cross the highway. Damages: up to $5,000

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4:03 p.m. East Center and South Detroit streets. Drivers: Sherri J. Gephart, 46, North Main Street, Claypool; and John R. White, 87, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. Gephart said her foot slipped off of the brake causing her vehicle to collide into the back of White’s vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 13, 2013

• Nicholas Daniel Hall, 21, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 8, Warsaw, arrested for operator never licensed. Bond: $350
• Zackery D. Bays, 24, 105 E. Market St. Lot C, South Whitley, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $780
• Jerry Duane Dewey, 55, 209 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $20,000

Kosciusko County Jail
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 14, 2013

• Anthony Patrick Hiatt, 49, 1200 N. Main St. Apt. 707, Nappanee, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550
• Jeanette M. Hiatt, 49, 1200 N. Main St. Apt. 707, Nappanee, arrested for possession of chemical reagents/precursors. Bond: $2,000
• Ronald Lee Truex, 49, 401 S. Main St., Nappanee, arrested for aiding or inducing or causing an offense. Bond: $2,000
• Heather Marie Villa, 28, 2441 W. 250 S. Lot 56, Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $350
• Jenna Marie Hendricks, 20, 66 EMS B6 Ln., Leesburg, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Bond: $450
• Rita Ann Allen, 44, 66 EMS B6 Ln., Leesburg, arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Bond: $450
• Johnny Lee Helton, 41, 308 S. Walnut St., Mentone, arrested for possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,000
• Ryan Daniel Smeith, 25, 4763 S. Country Club Rd., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $300
• Zachary Dale Neher, 18, 1055 E. North Winds Dr., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450
• Jesus Alejandro Gutierrez, 22, 12543 E. 300 S., Akron, arrested for D felony resisting arrest with a vehicle, reckless driving and on a warrant. Bond: $2,000
• Keya Kiann Justice, 36, 602 W. Winona Ave. Apt. 2, Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $1,000
• Christopher Loyal Baldridge, 34, 427 E. 1150 N. Lot 1, Milford, arrested for driving while suspended. No bond noted
• Josefina Munoz, 38, 203 S. Whitley St., Columbia City, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $500

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7:27 a.m. Owens Service Station on East Center Street reported the theft of $23.46 in gasoline. A white, male subject pumped fuel and left without paying.
• Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:10 p.m. Jeanenne Wright reported an attempted residential entry to a residence in the 3000 block of Old Colony Road, Warsaw.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:45 a.m. Harold Waldrop reported a daytime burglary and theft from a residence in the 8500 block of North 500 East, Syracuse. A patio door was damaged when the intruder(s) broke into the home. A TV was stolen. Estimated loss: $1,300
• Wednesday, Aug. 14, 5:10 p.m. Lisa Rinker reported criminal mischief at a residence in the 11500 block of North SR 13, Syracuse. Approximately $1,220 in damages occurred.

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 8:17 p.m. Lake City Highway and South 250 East, Warsaw. Drivers: Theresa A. Clark, 53, Indian Trail, Warsaw; and Cole J. Graham, 17, Pine Cone Lane, Warsaw. Officers were called to a report of a power outage at the intersection and, while police cars were parked in the intersection with lights activated to assist motorists until INDOT could repair the stoplight, Clark disregarded the police vehicles and struck Graham’s vehicle, which was northbound through the intersection. Damages: up to $10,000

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 4:48 p.m. Lake City Highway and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Ryan W. Faulkner, 30, Walnut Creek Boulevard, Warsaw; Robert D. Watson, 42, M Dee Acres, Nappanee; Austin B. Wagner, 28, Windsor Drive, Churubusco; and Tammy M. Conliff, 36, South SR 19, Akron. Faulkner said he was westbound on Lake City Highway and had looked away from the road. When he looked back, he saw traffic was stopped, but was not able to stop before striking Watson’s vehicle. The collision resulted in a chain reaction collision. Watson complained of neck pain. Damages: up to $50,000

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident:

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 4:22 p.m. North SR 15 and West 350 North, Warsaw. Drivers: Buddy E. Kuczewski, 66, North Old SR 15, Leesburg; and Erika M. Green, 22, South Cherry Creek Lane, Warsaw. Kuczewski said he looked down and when he looked up he saw traffic had stopped in front of him. He was unable to avoid hitting the back of Green’s vehicle. Damages: up to $10,000
Syracuse Police Department
Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accident:

Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:20 a.m. South Huntington Street and CR 1300 North, Syracuse. Driver: Drew A. Rosenberry, . Rosenberry stopped at the intersection but failed to see an approaching bicyclist and pulled into his path. Robert D. Bowers of Syracuse collided with the driver’s side door of the vehicle. Bowers refused medical attention. Damages: up to $1,000

Kosciusko County Judgments
Kosciusko County Filings

Small Claims
The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:

• Allen Collections Inc. v.
  Donette D. Johnson, Seymour, $2,277.37
• Canterbury House Apartments v.
  Erin Conley, Crown Point, $3,786.82
• Dental Health PC v.
  Benjamin M. Stewart, Syracuse $984.64
• Credit Bureau Collection Service v.
  Lisa L. Keirn, Claypool, $2,758.31
• Helvey & Associates v.
  Daniel G. and Jennifer L. Hilliard, Mentone, $344.56
• Kehler Law Firm PC v.
  Brandie Colbert, Goshen,, $2,317.00
• Joseph C. Salvo v.
  Danelle Solina, Milford, $2,760.79
• Kosciusko Community Hospital v.
  Gary Combs, Claypool, $1,488.90
David Dunton, North Webster, $705.51
  Jody K. Engle, Warsaw, $21,837.36
  Tiffany M. Garcia, Hammond, $1,905.41
  Garrett Leckrone, Goshen, $1,024.81
  Heather D. Newcomer, Leesburg, $1,596.40
  Floyd D. Patterson, Warsa, $1,361.44
  Iris Railsback, Warsaw, $3,397.89
  Debra A. Richardson, Warsaw, $6,584.29
  Amy Sills, Warsaw, $3,228.67
Amy J. Steg, Mentone, $930.12
  Ashley Vervaet, Leesburg, $1,903.35
  Brooks Watkins, Warsaw, $4,175.14
• Martin Financial v.
  Amy J. and John E. Craig, Akron, $1,210.60
• Snow & Sauerteig LLP v.
  Kayla Defries, Warsaw, $1,093.44
  Darrel W. Thompson, Warsaw, $6,092.00
• The Estate of Bryon J. Berry v.
  Trista O’Dell, Rochester, $2,686.77

Civil Collections
The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts:

• Capital One Bank v.
  Heather K. Kelley, Milford, $1,058.60
• Discover Bank v.
  Sara C. Wilkinson, Warsaw, $2,999.85
• Martin Financial v.
  Joann Carr, Warsaw, $12,791.79
• Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v.
  Eric Chizum, Warsaw, $4,205.02
• TD Auto Finance LLC v.
  Vernal Kennard, Syracuse, $14,040.67

Mortgage Foreclosures


The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko County Courts:

• Wells Fargo Bank v. 
Michael J. and Frances A. Nimmo, Milford, $111,857.34

Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Leeper—Burchett
James Leeper III, 47, Warsaw, and Linda Burchett, 49, Warsaw
Swihart—Bays
Jaren Michael Swihart, 19, Claypool, and Chassidy Eileen Bays, 18, Mentone
Mehl—Flora
Jeffrey L. Mehl, 50, Syracuse, and Melissa Gayle Flora, 42, Syracuse
Adams—Newton
Lacie M. Adams, 27, Warsaw, and Sabrina Nicole Newton, 25, Warsaw
Lin—Wang
Chuan Zhong Lin, 44, Milford, and Wenping Wang, 36, Milford
Philpot—Shelmadine
James Ronald Philpot, 50, Warsaw, and Jodi Raquel Shelmadine, 41, Warsaw
Roberts—Slusher
Thomas Eugene Roberts, 32, Pierceton, and Kacy June Slusher, 32, Pierceton
Mellott—Rangel

Jeffrey Leroy Mellott, 46,  Bourbon, and Renee Ann Rangel, 44, Warsaw
Jones—Green-Hartman
Breon Marcel Jones, 25, Warsaw, and Kayla Porter Greene-Hartman, 25, Warsaw
Long—Veach
Emmanuel Robert Long, 22, Warsaw, and McKenzy Dale Veach, 20, Warsaw


Marriage Dissolutions
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit courts:

Farias — Donald Farias, Warsaw, and Kristen Farias, Warsaw. Married: Nov. 17, 2007. Separated: June 6, 2013 One minor child.
Sherman — Danielle L. Sherman, Warsaw, and David L. Sherman, Fort Wayne. Married: Aug. 16, 2008. Separated: Apr. 29, 2013 One minor child.

Kosciusko County Jail
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
April 16, 2013

• Bobby Cabrera, 24, 6716 S. 400 E., Warsaw, arrested for OWI with a prior conviction and leaving the scene of a personal property accident. Bond: $750

Aug. 15, 2013

• Richard K. Reece, 65, 4648 N. 100 E., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $750
• Codi Allen Cannan, 20, 10838 14th Rd., Plymouth, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $750
• Jessica Marie Mosby, 24, 641 Walter Way Apt. C, Warsaw, arrested for false informing. Bond: $1,000
• Thomas Charles Brown IV, 22, 19 EMS B60D Ln., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $500
• Ashton Drew Tackett, 23, 1692 E. 200 N. Lot 51, Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $10,000
• Brittney Lynn White, 22, 302 Rosenberg St., Nappanee, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $500
• Seth Aaron Allen, 24, 201 W. Section St., Claypool, arrested for public intoxication. Bond: $300

Aug. 14, 2013

• Cecelia L. Hiatt, 56, 9758 E. Rock-A-Bye Rd., Cromwell, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500

Elkhart County
The following local individual was recently booked into the Elkhart County Jail:
Aug. 15, 2013

• John James Miller, 33, 5455 W. Summy Rd., Leesburg, arrested for unlawful taking of a deer. Bond: $1,500

Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department

Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Friday, Aug. 16, 3:30 p.m. Eva Fenne reported identity deception.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 12:10 a.m. Report of battery on Old Road 30.
• Friday, Aug. 16, 8:46 p.m. Battery reported near Bunting Lane.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:00 a.m. Aaron Hoffman reported damage to his vehicle.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 3:13 p.m. Report of battery resulting in serious injury.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:15 p.m. Officers dispatched for custody complaint.

Silver Lake Police Department
Officers of the Silver Lake Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Saturday, Aug. 17, 6:05 p.m. Report of harassment.


Warsaw Police Department

Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Friday, Aug. 16, 3:59 p.m. CF&E Railroad discovered a person sleeping in box car. The individual was arrested for railroad trespassing.
• Friday, Aug. 16, 10:08 p.m. Cameron Antonio Phillips arrested for driving on a suspended license.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 a.m. Steven R. Lockridge fell through a manhole cover and sustained injuries to his lower legs.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 5:41 p.m. Walmart reported the theft of two televisions.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 12:52 a.m. A park employee reported damage to two flagpoles near pavilion on Canal Street.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 3:00 a.m. Report of battery resulting in serious injury.
• Sunday Aug. 18, 3:15 a.m. Report of battery near Detroit Street.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 5:00 a.m. Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 8:34 a.m. McDonald’s employee reported damage to vehicle.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 7:18 p.m. Theft of medication from vehicle reported.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 9:16 p.m. Meijer reported theft.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 9:52 p.m. Shots were reportedly fired from a vehicle.
• Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:31 p.m. Theft of a ring was reported.
• Monday, Aug. 19. 2:55 a.m. Illegal consumption of alcoholic beverage reported.

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Friday, Aug. 16, 1:24 p.m. Husky Trail near Parker Street. Drivers: Kylie L. Norris, 18, Wawonaissa Dr., Syracuse; and Saomol Davis, 30, Metropolitan Drive, Columbus, Ohio. Norris sideswiped Davis. Damages: up to $5,000

Friday, Aug. 16, 2:21 p.m. Detroit Street near Main Street. Drivers: Thomas R. McCall, 49, Winona Ave., Warsaw; and Lisa M. Potts, 25, 250 South, Warsaw. McCall turned in front of Potts causing collision. Damages: up to $10,000

Friday, Aug. 16, 3:56 p.m. Center Street near Indiana Street. Drivers: Tina L. Fenix, 43, Clinic Court, Warsaw; and Jerry E. Mikel, 39, Park Avenue, Warsaw. Fenix pulled out in front of Mikel. Damages: up to $10,000

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Saturday, Aug. 17, 1:37 p.m. SR 13 near U.S. 30. Drivers: Shelby L. Callison, 21, Runnion Avenue, Fort Wayne; and Bethann A. Keim, 47, 1150 South, North Manchester. Callison collided with Keim. Damages: up to $2,500

Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:58 p.m. 850 North near 650 West. Driver: Jeremy D. Hendrix, 18, Nelson Dr., Milford. Driver struck a cow. Damages: up to $2,500

Sunday, Aug. 18, 1:48 a.m. 600 South near 800 West. Driver: Aaron Puterbaugh, 18, 1000 W., Mentone. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $10,000

Sunday, Aug. 18, 5:54 a.m. 400 North near 500 West. Driver: Erin M. Flores, 30, 550 North, Warsaw. Damages: up to $2,500

Sunday, Aug. 18, 12:12 p.m. 250 East near U.S. 30. Drivers: Athalia L. Peters, 61, 150 N., Pierceton; and Michele L. Coy, 30, Warner Rd., Syracuse. Peters collided with Coy. Damages: up to $2,500

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 18, 2013

• Riley Austin Betz, 18, 6359 S. 450 W., Claypool, arrested for illegal consumption. Bond: $300
• Chad Michael Keen, 20, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 103, Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication and illegal consumption. Bond: $300
• Gilberto Hernandez Rico, 46, 1241 E. Beer Rd., Milford, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000
• Sasha Rustelle Lynn Bolen, 20, 204 W. Walnut St., Claypool, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $2,000
• Cymberlee Sueann Braden, 21, 204 W. Walnut St., Claypool, arrested for theft under $100,000. Bond: $2,000
• Darrell A. Brookins, 64, 306 W. Prairie St., Leesburg, arrested for check deception. No bond
• Terry Lougene Roberts, 27, 204 W. Walnut St., Claypool, arrested for resisting law enforcement. Bond: $500

Aug. 17, 2013

• Jordan Robert Snoke, 22, 153 EMS D24 Ln., Syracuse, arrested for OWI. No bond noted
• Dennis Eugene Plank, 42, 2787 S. Southwood Dr., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450
• Fray Jose Mancilla, 22, 243 Tecumseh St., Warsaw, arrested for resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500
• Joshua Robert Mahns, 21, 11117 N. Polyanna Pike, Cromwell, arrested for criminal conversion and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $750
• Roy David Slater, 32, 221 N. Columbia St. Apt. F, Warsaw, arrested for possession of salvia or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond: $750
• Jeffrey Wayne Horning, 33, 221 N. Columbia St. Apt. F, Warsaw, arrested for possession of salvia or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond: $750
• Matthew Jon Slabaugh, 24, 1139 Dogwood Rd., Bremen, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550
• Elizabeth Horning, 48, 716 W. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for invasion of privacy and possession of salvia or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond: $10,750
• Phillip Owen Snyder, 49, 223 W. Jefferson St. Apt. 1, Warsaw, arrested on a body attachment warrant. Bond: $2,000
• Zachary Lee Sexton, 19, address unknown, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear. Bond: $500
• Mark B. Dickinson, 39, 3302 E. Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $450

Aug. 16, 2013

• James Russell Brown, 32, 11935 N. Fuzzy Bear Rd., Cromwell, arrested for two counts of driving while suspended. Bond: $10,500
• Cameron Antonio Phillips, 21, 2091 W. 250 S., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300
• Mark Allen Brandenburg, 50, 509 N. Columbia St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI; possession of paraphernalia and possession of a Schedule I, II narcotic drug. Bond: $2,000
• German Lopez, 26, 3624 Lafayette St., Fort Wayne, arrested for operator never licensed. Bond: $350
• Lindy Shae Aitken, 38, 2809 N. Lakeview Dr., Warsaw, arrested for escape/in-house arrest violations. No bond

Elkhart County
The following local individual was recently booked into the Elkhart County Jail:
Aug. 16, 2013

• Timothy Allen Dilley, 50, 95 EMS D18A1 Ln., Syracuse, arrested for two felony counts of domestic battery, two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery and a contempt charge. Bond: $26,500

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 19, 2013

• David Lee Hicks, 58, 700 North St., Syracuse, arrested for two counts of failure to appear on misdemeanors. Bond: $1,750
• Pamela Leigh Stahly, 47, 743 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for conversion or misappropriation of title insurance escrow. Bond: $1,000
• Lara L. Lowery, 33, 213 Rattington Circle, Warsaw, arrested for unlawful sale of legend drugs. Bond: $2,000
• Carlos Lobo Delagarza, 26, 555 Short St., Nappanee, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300
• Leroy Harry Zartman, 54, 304 W. Fourth St., Milford, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300
• Michael Ryan Kneller, 33, 3675 S. Bruner Rd., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $750
• Guillermo Ahuatl, 42, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 191, Warsaw, arrested on a warrant. No bond
• Kevin Lee Lantz, 41, 360 W. CR 1050 N., Seymour, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $750
• Hugo Alvarado, 33, 301 N. Shaffer St., Milford, arrested for residential entry and invasion of privacy. No bond noted
• Cheynne Pauline Miller, 21, 108 N. Poplar St., Silver Lake, arrested for possession of chemical reagents or precursors. No bond
• Ashley Dawn Pruitt, 20, 310 N. High St. Apt. 3, silver Lake, arrested on a warrant. No bond

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident:

Monday, Aug. 19, 12:43 p.m. East 200 South and South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Brian J. Marks, 24, Country Club Road, Warsaw; and Michael French, 59, West Clinton Street, Augusta, Mich. Marks failed to stop at the stop sign and collided with French’s vehicle. Damages: up to $2,500

Warsaw Police Department
Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9:01 a.m. East Winona Avenue and South Detroit Street. Drivers: Lori L.  Wildman, 49, Freedom Lane, Winona Lake; and Stacey E. Brown, 38, East 500 South, Warsaw. Wildman rear-ended a school bus, driven by Brown, at the railroad crossing. Damages: up to $5,000

Monday, Aug. 19, 3:54 p.m. South Union Street and West Winona Avenue. Drivers: Peter F. Barnett, 40, Sally Street, Warsaw; and Jessica G. Hayes, 30, Rieder Street, Warsaw. Barnett collided into the rear of Hayes’ vehicle at a stop sign. Damages: up to $2,500

Monday, Aug. 19, 1:24 p.m. 2924 Frontage Rd. Drivers: Jay H. Gearhart, 18, Woodbourne Drive, Waterford, Mich.; and Kristen N. Allen, 20, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Gearhart failed to stop at the access road and into the path of Allen’s vehicle. Damages: up to $5,000

Winona Lake Police Department
Officers of the Winona Lake Police Department recently investigated the following accident:

Monday, Aug. 19, 2:28 p.m. Chestnut and 13th streets. Drivers: Robert L. Wulliman, 75, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake; and Erik A. Fussel, 27, 14th Street, Winona Lake. Wulliman backed into Fussel while making a turn into a driveway. Damages: up to $5,000

Monday, Aug. 19, 8:35 a.m. St. Andrews Road East and Liverpool Road, Winona Lake. Unknown driver. Don Huber reported his vehicle had been side-swiped sometime while parked in front of his home. Damages: up to $2,500

Accidents
Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accidents:

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5:49 a.m. Boston Street, alley north of 309 N. Boston St. Drivers: Susan A. Clow, 55, East County Line Road, Syracuse; and and Jenna M. Akers, 20, East Polyanna Place, Cromwell. A vehicle parked at the intersection blocked Clow’s view when she turned from the alley onto Boston Street, colliding with Aker’s vehicle. Damages: up to $5,000

Incidents
Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Sunday, 12:48 a.m. Kathleen B. Blood, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, reported her wallet containing cash and various personal items was taken from her vehicle.

• Saturday, Police were notified of a rape which allegedly occurred in Syracuse. The matter is being investigated.

• Friday, 2:19 p.m. Charlotte L. Smith, Meadow View Lane, Syracuse, reported prescription medication stolen.

Arrest
Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently made the following arrest:

• Monday, 6:17 a.m. Carlos L. Delagarza, 26, Short Street, Nappanee, arrested for driving while suspended. He was stopped at Syracuse-Milford Road and Kern Road for speeding. Bond: $300

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 21, 2013

• Malina Marie Roberts, 18, 498 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $2,000

Aug. 20, 2013

• Brian Robert Pennington, 35, 5020 W. Island Ln., Warsaw, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,500
• Paul Graden Powell II, 45, 2725 E. 450 N., Marion, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $500
• Steven Allen Rios, 25, 814 Elizabeth St., Mishawaka, arrested for battery. No bond
• Brian Glessner Smith, 33, 322 N. 900 E., Pierceton, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. No bond
• Christopher Lee Rinehold, 33, 926 Home Ave., Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,500
• Max Richard Buell, 74, 8379 E. Wesley Ln., North Webster, arrested for battery. Bond: $2,500
• Jorge Cardoso, 43, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 150, Warsaw, arrested for false informing and driving while suspended. Bond: $500

Incidents
Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following incidents:

• Sunday, Aug. 18, 8:24 p.m. South Main Street. Melanie Scott was issued a trespass warning for Freedom Express.
• Friday, Aug. 16, 6:44 p.m. South Main Street. A customer passed a counterfeit $20 bill at Freedom Express. Investigation continues.
• Thursday, Aug. 15, North Blaine Street. Carlos Rodrigues requested a trespass warning for his residence be issued to Christian McQuade.
• Monday, Aug. 12, 8:29 p.m. South Harrison Street. Officer responded to loud yelling coming from residence. The parties involved requested no police involvement. Report sent to Kosciusko County Prosecutor for review due to children being in the home during the incident.
• Saturday, Aug. 17, 1:33 a.m. North SR 15, Leesburg. While working at a DUI checkpoint, a motorcycle came through. The driver, Dennis E. Plank, 42, Southwood Drive, Warsaw, was tested for alcohol and then taken for a certified breath test. While taking inventory of the bike, marijuana and paraphernalia was found in the saddle bag. Plank was charged with possession and arrested.

Accidents
Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following:

Friday, Aug. 16, 7:15 p.m. SR 13. Drivers: Rachelle N. Whitaker, West 100 North, LaGrange; Jack C. Rhoades, North 700 East, Leesburg. Whitaker collided with Rhoades vehicle. No ages or damage amounts given.

Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:17 p.m. Main and Washington streets. Vehicle driven by George T. Dvorak, EMS T 13 Lane, Leesburg, collided with a vehicle driven by Mark R. Alspaugh, Center Street, Warsaw. Dvorak drove off but was later located. He was issued a citation for leaving the scene of a property damage accident. No ages or damage amounts given.

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 22, 2013

• Gordon Kelley Blair, 20, Decatur, arrested for OWI, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $550

Aug. 21, 2013

• Terry Wayne Tabor, 44, 3524 S. Felton St., Marion, arrested for battery. Bond: $500
• Jorge Meyo, 19, 8280 E. U.S. 30 Lot 65, Pierceton, arrested for operator never licensed. Bond: $350
• Ryan Matthew McDonald, 27, 1708 Morton Ave., Elkhart, arrested for failure to appear on a felony. Bond: $500
• Lisa Luann Lent, 49, 105 N. Main St., Sidney, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond; $500
• Valente Ceballos, 29, 423 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $25,000
• Heather Renae Prater, 20, 321 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $10,000
• Walter David Hawthorne II, 38, 5858 N. Second St., Oswego, arrested for burglary. Bond: $20,000

Kosciusko County Judgments
Kosciusko County New Filings

Small Claims

The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:

• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjustors v. Jack L. Abbott, Pierceton, $264.63
• Blackford Law Office v. Jon Bell, Nappanee, $1,024.20
• The Car Company v.
  Paul A. O’Bryant, Syracuse, $442.00
  Brian C. Williams, South Bend, $792.00
• Dewayne Busz v. Mike Flory, Warsaw, $1,279.00
• Firstsource Financial Solutions LLC v. Celeste L. Griffin, Cromwell, $943.59
• FR Syracuse v.
  Darwin Burnworth, Syracuse, $1,586.93
  Ryan Burnworth, Syracuse, $1,592.00
• Helvey & Associates Inc v. Ralph D. Trafan, Winona Lake, $577.09
• Kosciusko Community Hospital v.
  Toby Alldaffer, Claypool, $2,033.06
  Jamie L. Brandtalmy, Warsaw, $836.16
  David Dunton, North Webster, $705.51
  Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $814.13
  Ami J. Steg, Mentone, $930.12
  Kelley R. Swanson, Leesburg, $1,621.92
  Ashley Vervaet, Leesburg, $1,903.35
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v.
  Leah A. Adams Morgan, Syracuse, $3,561.42
  Brian and Angel Bowman, Syracuse, $3,153.18
  Alaina R. Craft, Warsaw, $1,976.51
  Terry N. Erhart, Winona Lake, $2,865.38
  Randy Howard, Rochester, $3,786.66
  Jason G. Lee, Claypool, $1,455.86
  Misty Dawn Lee Shambaugh, Claypool, $1,455.86
  Meagan Martens, Wabash, $690.87
  Cynthia M. Romine, Warsaw, $4,263.90
  David D. Tran, Warsaw, $1976.51
• New Plumbing and Heating Inc. v.
  Joe Folock, Warsaw, $451.02
  Chad Shepherd, Indianapolis, $585.65
• Pike Lake Pointe v.
  Joseph Andres, Warsaw, $2,190.12
  Andrew and Ashley Bennett, Warsaw, $2,153.20
  Melissa Engle, Warsaw, $3,087.52
  Sarah McFarland, Warsaw, $2,190.12
  Diane Spore, $3,087.52
• Pizza NE1 Inc. v. Jacquelin Horne, Etna Green, $736.50
• Safe-Way Door v. Chad Shepherd, Indianapolis, $1,817.92
• Shafer Rentals LLC v. Keya Justice, Warsaw, $1,161.95
• Snow & Sauerteig LLP v.
  Rhonda K. Banghart, Claypool, $3,917.00
  Doreen J. Barberh, Warsaw, $5,367.49
  Kitrina K. Beard, Warsaw, $6,092.00
  Shelley Bradley, Warsaw, $766.96
  Bryon Conley, Pierceton, $1,535.43
  Ernest A. Farmer, Warsaw, $621.67
  Angelica M. Garcia, Cromwell, $3,080.50
  Jill Hackelman, Syracuse, $1,421.03
  Fabiola Lucio, Warsaw, $5,509.07
  Margaret Mann, Warsaw, $1,710.27
  Kimberly D. Marshall, Mentone, $2,283.61
  Guy F. Miller, Akron, $659.38
  Anthony Thompson, Warsaw, $778.65
  Jason Truex, North Manchester, $5,170.16
  Joan K. Watson, Warsaw, $2,046.11
  Dale P. Zimmerman, Warsaw, $607.00
  Randal Zorn, Warsaw, $1,589.51
• Stanley Estes v. Tammy Martin, North Webster, $2,704.00
• Warsaw Eastgate v. Harv and William Clutter, Pierceton, $779.08

Superior Court II

The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding:

Speeding – Timothy C. Ahlersmeyer, Warsaw, $145.50

Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Arellanes-Juarez—Ousley

Agustin Arellanes-Juarez, 18, Winona Lake, and Alison Michelle Ousley, 21, Winona Lake
Johnson—Lynch
Reid Erik Johnson, 29, Elkhart, and Christine Lynch, 25, Warsaw
Hatfield—Walker
Quinn F. Hatfield, 24, Leesburg, and Carly J. Walker, 25, Leesburg
Collins—Prater
Curtis R. Collins, 36, Claypool, and Charity Sue Prater, 37, Sidney
Beer—Kirkdorffer
Jason Lynn Beer, 26, Milford, and Whitney Nicole Kirkdorffer, 25, Milford
Johnston—Spaw
Ronald
Allen Johnston, 49, Warsaw, and Sheila A. Spaw, 42, Warsaw
Leffler—Warner

Erick C. Leffler, 29, Syracuse, and Lauren E. Warner, 30, Syracuse
Hoover—Grimes
Garret Owen Hoover, 26, Warsaw, and Ashleigh Nichole Grimes, 22, Warsaw
Wilkinson—Hayes
Brian Craig Wilkinson, 42, Syracuse, and Jamie Lynn Hayes, 36, Syracuse
Clemens—Hoover
Colin Scott Clemens, 25, Warsaw, and Amanda Rose Hoover, 23, Warsaw
Rhodes—Taylor

Randal A. Rhodes, 56, Warsaw, and Carmel Elizabeth Taylor, 30, Warsaw
Abbott—Werner

Allan Duane Abbott Sr., 40, Warsaw, and Anna Marie Werner, 37, Warsaw
Miller—Campbell

Kaleb Devon Miller, 19, Claypool, and Kim Elizabeth Campbell, 23, Winona Lake
Farmwald—Weaver

Paul Leroy Farmwald, 22, Nappanee, and Sheila Dawn Weaver, 21, Nappanee

Marriage Dissolutions
The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit courts:

Cunningham — Hillary Cunningham, Claypool, and William Cunningham, Akron. Married: May 10, 2008. Separated: Aug. 6, 2013. There are two minor children.
Durre — Janet M. Durre, Galion, Ohio, and William Durre, Pierceton. Married: April 16, 2010. Separated: Aug. 9, 2013. There are no minor children.
Sherman — Danielle L. Sherman, Warsaw, and David L. Sherman, Fort Wayne. Married: Aug. 16, 2008. Separated: Apr. 29, 2013. There is one minor child.
Adams — Danielle Adams, Warsaw, and Isaac M. Adams. Married: Apr. 3, 2008. Separated: May, 2013. There is one minor child.
Butz — Jennifer L. Homan-Butz, Silver Lake, and Benjamin G. Butz, Warsaw. Married: Apr. 30, 2011. Separated: June 4, 2013. There are three minor children.
Robinson — Kylee Robinson, Winona Lake, and Matthew Robinson, Leesburg. Married: June 11, 2010. Separated: July, 29, 2013. There are two minor children.
Johnson — Christina M. Johnson, Silver Lake, and Scott M. Johnson, Plymouth. Married: June 9, 2012. Separated: Aug. 12, 2013. There are two minor children.
Wood — Morgan R. Wood, Warsaw, and John T. Wood, Bristol. Married: May 7, 2005. Separated: June 17, 2006. There are three minor children.
Ahualt-Gonzalez — Leticia Ahualt, Warsaw, and Jesus Gonzalez, Warsaw. Married: Nov. 10, 2012. Separated: Aug. 13, 2013. There are four minor children.
Dove — Chelsea Dove, Akron, and Mike Dove, Claypool. Married: Oct. 12, 2002. Separated: Aug. 14, 2013. There are no minor children.
Newcomer — Brittany Newcomer, Cromwell, and Kevin Newcomer, Warsaw. Married: Sept. 10, 2011. Separated: Feb. 5, 2013. There are no minor children.
Miller — Penny Miller, North Webster, and Kyle Miller, Rochester. Married: Jan. 6, 2012. Separated: Apr. 2012. There are no minor children.
Ousley — Carol L. Ousley, Mentone, and Danny M. Ousley, Claypool. Married: Mar. 12, 2011. Separated: Mar. 31, 2012. There are no minor children.
Hollon — Sonya Hollon, Warsaw, and Jon Hollon, Warsaw. Married: Sept. 17, 2011. Separated: July 3, 2013. There are no minor children.
Romero-Gonzalez — Samuel Romero, Warsaw, and Elisa R. Gonzalez, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Married: Sept. 21, 2005. Separated: Apr. 1, 2013. There are no minor children.
Unger — Julia M. Unger, North Webster, and Michael E. Unger, Xenia, Ohio. Married: June 13, 2003. Separated: Sept. 27, 208. There are no minor children.
Whitaker — Natasha Whitaker, Warsaw, and Eric Whitaker, Warsaw. Married: June 2, 2012. Separated: May 23, 2013. There are no minor children.
Smith — Michael D. Smith, Syracuse, and Charlotte L. Smith, Syracuse. Married: Sept. 24, 2009. Separated: Aug. 8, 2013. There are no minor children.

Kosciusko County
The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Aug. 23, 2013

• Ricky Lee Bryant, 51, 68363 CR 33, Goshen, arrested for possession of salvia or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond: $450
• Daniel Bradley Porter, 44, 205 S. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills, Ill., arrested for OWI refusal. Bond: $15,000

Aug. 22, 2013

• Jessica Lynn Thomason, 22, Merrilville, arrested for forgery and information of forgery. Bond: $5,000
• James Lee Koser, 18, 501 Oldfather St., Warsaw, arrested for battery. Bond: $500
• George Thomas Dvorak, 69, 271 EMS T13 Ln., Leesburg, arrested for failure to stop after an accident. Bond: $1,000
• Gary Michael Reese, 34, 2048 E. 450 N., Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication, OWI refusal and OWI with a prior conviction. Bond: $750
• James F. Christian, 36, 564 12th Rd., Bourbon, arrested on a warrant. No bond
• Melissa Susan Milos, 25, 2447 W. Wildwood Trl., Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $350
• Justin M. Ray, 27, 2037 N. 1000 W., Cromwell, arrested for OWI per se and leaving the scene of a personal property damage accident. Bond: $550
• Tara Rayne McClone, 32, homeless, arrested for failure to appear on a felony. No bond

Elkhart County
The following local individual was recently booked into the Elkhart County Jail:
Aug. 22, 2013

• Francisco Cedenio-Lopez, 30, 1692 E. 200 N., Warsaw, arrested for no operator’s license and on a warrant. Bond: $1,500