Public Occurrences 10.10.23

October 10, 2023 at 1:00 a.m.


County Jail
Bookings
The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
• 4:55 p.m. Thursday - Damien Leroy, 28, of 3762 W. Old 30, #49E, Warsaw, arrested for felony probation violation. Bond: $5,250.
• 5:29 p.m. Thursday - Zackary James Williams, 35, of 351 S. CR 900E, Akron, arrested for theft. Bond: $5,250.
• 9:31 p.m. Thursday - Timothy Wayne Bell, 51, of 1801 Crescent Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and public nudity. Bond: $5,250.
• 3:19 a.m. Friday - Jennifer Leanne Jacobs, 42, of 802 E. Center St., #323, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior, leaving the scene of a property damage crash and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Bond: $5,250.
• 10:59 a.m. Friday - Thomas Earl Kollars Jr., 45, homeless, arrested for felony failure to appear. No bond set.
• 2:51 p.m. Friday - Dennis Edward Bradley, 34, Rochester, arrested for misdemeanor probation violation. No bond set.
• 8:19 p.m. Friday - Kylie Renea Werensly, 19, of 1311 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery - simple assault. Bond: $1,000.
• 9:21 p.m. Friday - Aiden Scott Foreman, 19, of 1311 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery - simple assault. Bond: $1,000.
• 2:02 a.m. Saturday - Eric Joseph King, 31, Dallas, Texas, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $15,000.
• 4:01 a.m. Saturday - Cindy Francis, 62, of 520 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 9:45 a.m. Saturday - Perry Peconga, 43, of 22 EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $450.
• 8:44 p.m. Saturday - Taylor Jeffery Caldwell, 30, Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle. Bond: $5,250.
• 11:35 p.m. Saturday - James Russell Lancaster, 46, of 49 EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - endangerment and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 1:16 a.m. Sunday - Ronaldo Escobar Velasquez, 48, of 3699 N. CR 175E, #143, Warsaw, arrested for resisting a law enforcement officer using a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Bond: $5,250.
• 1:41 a.m. Sunday - Travis Allen Lafollette, 30, of 2605 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior. Bond: $5,250.
• 2:06 a.m. Sunday - Jessica Lee Villa, 42, of 1816 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $450.
• 1:23 a.m. Sunday - Dayton Trevon Mackey, 20, Elkhart, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension, false informing and on a foreign warrant. Bond: $600.
• 2:52 a.m. Sunday - Isai Eudiel Perez Martinez, 22, of 3762 W. Old 30, #90, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $750.
• 3:31 a.m. Sunday - Jose Julian Portillo Cobarrubi, 33, Goshen, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $750.
• 3:33 a.m. Sunday - Arian Robert Bennett, 28, of 1830 Michaels St., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 7:34 p.m. Sunday - Daniel Francis Wiseley, 43, of 205 E. Sycamore St., Silver Lake, arrested for theft with a prior conviction. Bond: $600.
• 12:38 a.m. Monday - Harold L. Lewis, 33, of 7413 S. Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe of needle and on a foreign warrant. Bond: $5,250.
Personal Injury
Accidents
• 6:12 p.m. Friday - East Armstrong Road, 20 feet east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Two-car collision. Drivers: Reagan L. Scott, 17, Amber Drive, Milford; Wanessa L. Bociansk, 40, East Paddock Drive, Leesburg. Injuries: Scott complained of pain to the left leg; Bociansk complained of pain to the legs and hands. Damage: $25,000-$50,000. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated.
• 5:09 p.m. Saturday - Intersection of U.S. 30 and Old 30, Warsaw. Motorcycle-car collision. Drivers: Brian W. Shoemaker, 45, Orchard Drive, Warsaw; Hannah T. Hall, 16, East Boulder Drive, Warsaw. Injury: Shoemaker suffered a potentially broken pelvis, a broken foot and road rash to the face, arms and legs. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. Warsaw Police Department investigated.
Property Damage
Accidents
• 4:03 p.m. Friday - East Hatchery Road, 50 feet east of North Pleasant Trace, Syracuse. Two-pickup collision. Drivers: Paul H. Plazek, 57, Albion; Nicole A. Freiburger, 40, North Front Street, Syracuse. Damage: $1,000-$2,500. KCSO.
• 3:08 p.m. Saturday - U.S. 30, 1,200 feet west of Ind. 15, Warsaw. Two-car collision. Drivers: Linda L. Yates, 79, Reed Street, South Whitley; Debra K. Scott, 67, West Old 30, Warsaw. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. WPD.
• 6:33 p.m. Saturday - North Syracuse-Webster Road, 100 feet south of CR 950N, Syracuse. SUV hit deer. Driver: Karmen K. Bertsche, 55, Middlebury. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. North Webster Police Department investigated.
• 7:54 p.m. Saturday - Ind. 13, 100 feet north of CR 525E, Warsaw. Car hit deer. Driver: Andrew L. Scott, 29, South Bend. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. KCSO.
• 10:05 p.m. Sunday - East Armstrong Road, 100 feet west of North CR 450E, Leesburg. SUV hit deer. Driver: Patricia G. Johnston, 50, Michigan City. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. NWPD.
• 7:58 a.m. Monday - Intersection of U.S. 30 and Van Ness, Pierceton. Van hit deer. Driver: Kelly N. Rennhack, 37, Columbia City. Damage: $10,000-$25,000. Pierceton Police Department investigated.
Incidents
• 12:07 p.m. Friday - A runaway was reported in the 200 block of West Railroad Street, Etna Green. KCSO.
• 4:36 p.m. Friday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 7:18 p.m. Friday - Domestic battery - simple assault was reported in the 1300 block of Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw. WPD.
• 12:58 a.m. Saturday - Intimidation was reported in the 1700 block of West Lake Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 2:48 a.m. Saturday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 100 block of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. WPD.
• 9:13 a.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 700 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 11 a.m. Saturday - Strangulation against a pregnant woman was reported in the 8900 block of East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. KCSO.
• 12:07 p.m. Saturday - A death investigation was opened in the 9900 block of North Marine Key Drive, Syracuse. KCSO.
• 12:58 p.m. Saturday - An animal bite was reported in the 1100 block of Brubaker Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:52 p.m. Saturday - A traffic offense was reported for a person driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 300 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 5:09 p.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 3500 block of U.S. 30, Warsaw. WPD.
• 6:16 p.m. Saturday - A vehicle battery, catalytic converter and multiple electrical fuses were reported stolen in the 3200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. WPD.
• 11:14 p.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, resisting a law enforcement officer using a vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without ever obtaining a license in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 12:51 a.m. Sunday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior in the 1900 block of East Center Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:26 a.m. Sunday - A person was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 1200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:53 a.m. Sunday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 11600 block of North Ind. 13, Syracuse. NWPD.
• 2:30 a.m. Sunday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 100 block of West Center Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 2:59 p.m. Sunday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 3:20 p.m. Sunday - A bicycle was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 4:24 p.m. Sunday - Threats of suicide were reported stolen in the 100 block of Freedom Lane, Winona Lake. Winona Lake Police Department investigated.
• 6:49 p.m. Sunday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.


County Jail
Bookings
The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
• 4:55 p.m. Thursday - Damien Leroy, 28, of 3762 W. Old 30, #49E, Warsaw, arrested for felony probation violation. Bond: $5,250.
• 5:29 p.m. Thursday - Zackary James Williams, 35, of 351 S. CR 900E, Akron, arrested for theft. Bond: $5,250.
• 9:31 p.m. Thursday - Timothy Wayne Bell, 51, of 1801 Crescent Drive, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and public nudity. Bond: $5,250.
• 3:19 a.m. Friday - Jennifer Leanne Jacobs, 42, of 802 E. Center St., #323, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior, leaving the scene of a property damage crash and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Bond: $5,250.
• 10:59 a.m. Friday - Thomas Earl Kollars Jr., 45, homeless, arrested for felony failure to appear. No bond set.
• 2:51 p.m. Friday - Dennis Edward Bradley, 34, Rochester, arrested for misdemeanor probation violation. No bond set.
• 8:19 p.m. Friday - Kylie Renea Werensly, 19, of 1311 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery - simple assault. Bond: $1,000.
• 9:21 p.m. Friday - Aiden Scott Foreman, 19, of 1311 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery - simple assault. Bond: $1,000.
• 2:02 a.m. Saturday - Eric Joseph King, 31, Dallas, Texas, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $15,000.
• 4:01 a.m. Saturday - Cindy Francis, 62, of 520 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 9:45 a.m. Saturday - Perry Peconga, 43, of 22 EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $450.
• 8:44 p.m. Saturday - Taylor Jeffery Caldwell, 30, Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle. Bond: $5,250.
• 11:35 p.m. Saturday - James Russell Lancaster, 46, of 49 EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - endangerment and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 1:16 a.m. Sunday - Ronaldo Escobar Velasquez, 48, of 3699 N. CR 175E, #143, Warsaw, arrested for resisting a law enforcement officer using a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Bond: $5,250.
• 1:41 a.m. Sunday - Travis Allen Lafollette, 30, of 2605 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior. Bond: $5,250.
• 2:06 a.m. Sunday - Jessica Lee Villa, 42, of 1816 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $450.
• 1:23 a.m. Sunday - Dayton Trevon Mackey, 20, Elkhart, arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension, false informing and on a foreign warrant. Bond: $600.
• 2:52 a.m. Sunday - Isai Eudiel Perez Martinez, 22, of 3762 W. Old 30, #90, Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $750.
• 3:31 a.m. Sunday - Jose Julian Portillo Cobarrubi, 33, Goshen, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $750.
• 3:33 a.m. Sunday - Arian Robert Bennett, 28, of 1830 Michaels St., Warsaw, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700.
• 7:34 p.m. Sunday - Daniel Francis Wiseley, 43, of 205 E. Sycamore St., Silver Lake, arrested for theft with a prior conviction. Bond: $600.
• 12:38 a.m. Monday - Harold L. Lewis, 33, of 7413 S. Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe of needle and on a foreign warrant. Bond: $5,250.
Personal Injury
Accidents
• 6:12 p.m. Friday - East Armstrong Road, 20 feet east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Two-car collision. Drivers: Reagan L. Scott, 17, Amber Drive, Milford; Wanessa L. Bociansk, 40, East Paddock Drive, Leesburg. Injuries: Scott complained of pain to the left leg; Bociansk complained of pain to the legs and hands. Damage: $25,000-$50,000. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated.
• 5:09 p.m. Saturday - Intersection of U.S. 30 and Old 30, Warsaw. Motorcycle-car collision. Drivers: Brian W. Shoemaker, 45, Orchard Drive, Warsaw; Hannah T. Hall, 16, East Boulder Drive, Warsaw. Injury: Shoemaker suffered a potentially broken pelvis, a broken foot and road rash to the face, arms and legs. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. Warsaw Police Department investigated.
Property Damage
Accidents
• 4:03 p.m. Friday - East Hatchery Road, 50 feet east of North Pleasant Trace, Syracuse. Two-pickup collision. Drivers: Paul H. Plazek, 57, Albion; Nicole A. Freiburger, 40, North Front Street, Syracuse. Damage: $1,000-$2,500. KCSO.
• 3:08 p.m. Saturday - U.S. 30, 1,200 feet west of Ind. 15, Warsaw. Two-car collision. Drivers: Linda L. Yates, 79, Reed Street, South Whitley; Debra K. Scott, 67, West Old 30, Warsaw. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. WPD.
• 6:33 p.m. Saturday - North Syracuse-Webster Road, 100 feet south of CR 950N, Syracuse. SUV hit deer. Driver: Karmen K. Bertsche, 55, Middlebury. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. North Webster Police Department investigated.
• 7:54 p.m. Saturday - Ind. 13, 100 feet north of CR 525E, Warsaw. Car hit deer. Driver: Andrew L. Scott, 29, South Bend. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. KCSO.
• 10:05 p.m. Sunday - East Armstrong Road, 100 feet west of North CR 450E, Leesburg. SUV hit deer. Driver: Patricia G. Johnston, 50, Michigan City. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. NWPD.
• 7:58 a.m. Monday - Intersection of U.S. 30 and Van Ness, Pierceton. Van hit deer. Driver: Kelly N. Rennhack, 37, Columbia City. Damage: $10,000-$25,000. Pierceton Police Department investigated.
Incidents
• 12:07 p.m. Friday - A runaway was reported in the 200 block of West Railroad Street, Etna Green. KCSO.
• 4:36 p.m. Friday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 7:18 p.m. Friday - Domestic battery - simple assault was reported in the 1300 block of Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw. WPD.
• 12:58 a.m. Saturday - Intimidation was reported in the 1700 block of West Lake Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 2:48 a.m. Saturday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 100 block of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. WPD.
• 9:13 a.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 700 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 11 a.m. Saturday - Strangulation against a pregnant woman was reported in the 8900 block of East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. KCSO.
• 12:07 p.m. Saturday - A death investigation was opened in the 9900 block of North Marine Key Drive, Syracuse. KCSO.
• 12:58 p.m. Saturday - An animal bite was reported in the 1100 block of Brubaker Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:52 p.m. Saturday - A traffic offense was reported for a person driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 300 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 5:09 p.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 3500 block of U.S. 30, Warsaw. WPD.
• 6:16 p.m. Saturday - A vehicle battery, catalytic converter and multiple electrical fuses were reported stolen in the 3200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. WPD.
• 11:14 p.m. Saturday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, resisting a law enforcement officer using a vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without ever obtaining a license in the 800 block of North Detroit Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 12:51 a.m. Sunday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a prior in the 1900 block of East Center Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:26 a.m. Sunday - A person was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while suspended with a prior suspension in the 1200 block of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. WPD.
• 1:53 a.m. Sunday - A person was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 11600 block of North Ind. 13, Syracuse. NWPD.
• 2:30 a.m. Sunday - A traffic stop was initiated for a person operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in the 100 block of West Center Street, Warsaw. WPD.
• 2:59 p.m. Sunday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 3:20 p.m. Sunday - A bicycle was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.
• 4:24 p.m. Sunday - Threats of suicide were reported stolen in the 100 block of Freedom Lane, Winona Lake. Winona Lake Police Department investigated.
• 6:49 p.m. Sunday - Merchandise was reported stolen in the 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. WPD.


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