Ridinger Lake Man Faces 'Meth' Charges

PIERCETON - An alleged working methamphetamine lab was discovered near Ridinger Lake at 2:30 a.m.today. The alleged drug lab was discovered after the Whitley County Drug Task Force found Steven G.Rourke, of 314 EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, reportedly attempting to steal anhydrous ammonia from a local co-op near Larwill. Rourke was arrested for attempted theft and booked into the Whitley County Jail around 1 a.m.He gave officers permission to search his residence.There, they found drug paraphenelia and items used to manufacture methamphetamine. Rourke is being held at the jail on $20,000 bond.He faces charges of attempted theft, a D felony; resisting law enforcement, an A misdemeanor; and aiding in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, a B felony.He also faces pending charges from the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force.

Manchester Teen Arrested For Rape

A North Manchester man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for rape, burglary to a residence and theft from a business. Joshua W.Powers, 18, of 12466 S.CR 600E, North Manchester, was arrested after the investigation of the rape of a 15-year-old girl was reported last week. The crimes reportedly took place in Kosciusko County. Powers originally said he did not know the girl was 15 but after further investigation, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department officials determined that he had prior knowledge of the girl's age and planned the act. During the investigation, officers determined that Powers also was responsible for a break-in and theft at Slater's Fruit Market in Sidney.The incidents are not believed to be related. The sheriff's department is investigating the incidents.Information has been forwarded to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, and charges are expected. Powers is being held on $10,000 bond.

3 Arrested On Theft Charges

Three people were arrested Wednesday morning on theft charges.

Theft From Employer Results In Multiple Charges

Lagro Man Arrested After Unauthorized Use Of Debit Card

Syracuse Business Owner Upset By Recent Burglaries

SYRACUSE - Small businesses in Syracuse may have to step up their security since a number of them have been the victims of thefts and burglaries. One such business is Higgins Sport and Lawn Equipment.Pat Higgins, proprietor, said he has been hit six times in the last year. "My gut feeling is that 50 percent is youth, but there are a large number of professionals who come into the area," Higgins said. Higgins said the only way to solve the problem was for the Syracuse police to drive through the village and through the town at least once an hour.But, he said, he has contacted the state police to handle the investigation because the local police don't seem to put enough hours into the case. "I feel that the state police will take more time to investigate them than the city," he said.

Son Among 3 Accused In Theft Of $95K In Cash, Watches, Guns

Three local men are facing burglary and theft charges after robbing the home of one of the men’s father of guns, cash and jewelry totaling over $95,000.

Local Reported Crime Rises Slightly During 2000

In nontraffic-related FBI reportable crimes, there was a total increase from 1999 (1,061) to 2000 (1,100) of 3.6 percent. These numbers come from the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office Annual Statistics Report for 2000, which was recently released by Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine. There was one homicide in 2000 and five rapes, with both categories reporting no increase or decrease from 1999. The greatest increase in FBI reportable crime came in the auto theft category, where 45 cases were reported in 2000, marking an increase of 35.6 percent from 1999, when there were 29 auto thefts. Robberies were up 28.6 percent, with seven reported in 2000 versus five in 1999, and thefts up 13.8 percent, from 553 in 1999 to 641 in 2000.Burglaries went down 20.8 percent, from 241 in 1999 to 191 in 2000.

Public Occurrences 9.7.07

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 3.12.10

County Jail Bookings The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 7.10.2012

Fisher Pleads Guilty To Burglary, Theft

Jason Fisher, 24, of Millersburg, pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon in Kosciusko Circuit Court to one count each of burglary and theft. Fisher previously was charged with murder in connection with the death of Kathy Vroman of Milford. Vroman's death was connected by police to a December 2000 burglary at Rice Ford in Warsaw, from which more than $100,000 worth of vehicles were taken. Three other men, including the dead woman's husband, have already been sentenced for their roles in the burglary. The murder charge against Fisher was dismissed after he testified against his father, Ralph Fisher, in a trial earlier this year. Ralph Fisher was acquitted of murder in that case.Jason Fisher was in custody on the murder charge for nearly a year while awaiting trial before he implicated his father as the trigger man.

Public Occurrences 12.24.2014

KCSD Arrests Missouri Woman for Theft, Fraud

After failing to ship a product after receiving payment, a Missouri woman has been arrested for felony level theft and fraud.

Wolcottville Woman Facing Counterfeiting, Theft Charges

Fisher Sentenced For Theft, Burglary

A slight confrontation occurred among family members when Jason Fisher was sentenced this morning on charges of burglary and theft. Fisher, who was released from custody for murder after accusing his father in the death of Kathy Vroman, was sentenced by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Rex Reed to four years in prison for burglary and 1-1/2 years for theft.The terms were ordered served concurrently and Fisher will be given credit for time already spent in jail on the charges. Fisher, 24, of Millersburg, pleaded guilty in August to his role in a December 2000 burglary at Rice Ford, Warsaw, during which more than $100,000 worth of vehicles were taken. Police and court testimony in the case against Jason Fisher's father, Ralph Fisher of Shipshewana, indicated that the Jan.15, 2001, murder of Kathy Vroman of Milford was related to the vehicle thefts and that those thefts were part of a bigger car-theft ring.

Public Occurrences 10.07.08

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 6.6.07

The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 9.10.2012

Public Occurrences 1.6.2016

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 9:59 a.m. Thursday – Frank Bailey, 41, of 115 EMS W30 Lane, North Webster, arrested for operater never licensed, burglary, auto theft and theft. Bond: $10,460. • 11:01 a.m. Thursday – Maurice Ball, 25, Fort?Wayne, arrested for driving without a license. Bond: $600. • 12:32 p.m. Thursday – Dwayne Taylor, 48, Fort Wayne, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $283.50. • 1:35 p.m. Thursday – Michael Nicholas Watson, 27, of 10 EMS 35B Lane, Leesburg, arrested for burglary, theft and auto theft. Bond: $5,250. • 1:59 p.m. Thursday – Kylie Danae Skaggs, 24, of 2405 Western Drive,?Winona Lake, arrested for battery. Bond: $600. • 2:48 p.m. Thursday – Mark Aaron Eason, 27, Elkhart, arrested for failure to appear. No bond set. • 3:16 p.m. Thursday – Aaron Michael Rhoades, 34, of 288 S. CR 900E, Pierceton, arrested for theft. Bond: $15,000.  • 5:06 p.m. Thursday – Justin Lee Kelley, 33, Kendallville, arrested on a warrant in a civil matter. Bond: $600. • 10:09 p.m. Thursday – Dannell?Albright, 21, Rochester, arrested for fraud on a financial institution. Bond: $6,500. • 10:21 p.m. Thursday – Sheldon Glen Albright, 21, Rochester, arrested for fraud on a financial institution. Bond: $6,500. Personal Injury Accident • 7:33 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of  Lake City Highway and Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Car–semi collision. Drivers: Joseph Bumgardner, 50, Jacksonville, Fla.; Crystal Gilbert, 32, Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Injury: Gilbert complained of pain to her entire body. Damage: $2,500 to $5,000. Warsaw Police Department investigated. Property Damage Accidents • 6:25 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 200S, Warsaw. Two-vehicle collision. Drivers: Charlene Gray, 60, Ogden Road, North Manchester; Daniel Holland, 61, Ind. 15, Warsaw. Damage: $5,000 to $10,000. WPD.  • 8:14 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of CR 500E and Defreese Road, North Webster. Car ran off road and hit guardrail. Driver: Jordan Cassatt, 20, Ind. 13, North Webster. Damage; $2,500 to $5.000. WPD. • 7:10 p.m. Thursday – Intersection of Winona Avenue and Indiana Street, Warsaw. Car hit dog. Dog was not found. Driver: Randy Price, 59, Dausha Court, Warsaw. Damage: $1,000 to $2,500. WPD.