Teens Face Charges In Bike Shop Break-In

Preliminary charges were filed recently against four juveniles suspected of almost burglarizing a Warsaw bike shop.One of the four is a suspect in several other recent burglaries. Patrick J.Whetstone, 17, of 1502 Dot St., Warsaw; Dustin K.Catanzarite, 15, of 2441 W.CR 250S #113, Warsaw; and Josh A.Cooley, 17, of 912 W.Winona Ave., Warsaw, are each preliminarily charged with attempted burglary in connection with a Sept.10 incident at Tarkio Road on Washington Street in Warsaw.Robert Lugo, 15, of 1146 S.CR 250W, Silver Lake, faces charges of attempted burglary and theft in the same case. The teens allegedly pounded and pried on a door in an attempt to gain entry to the store, with at least one of the four jumping a fence and throwing two bicycle rims over it.The items were hidden in nearby bushes when the foursome was scared off by an approaching vehicle.

Mentone Man Gets 88-Year Sentence

COLUMBIA CITY -ÊA Mentone man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in Whitley Circuit Court in March will spend 88 years in prison. On March 22, William T.Springer, 26, of Mentone, admitted to severely beating his cell mate, Justin Baden, and trying to kill him in the Whitley County Jail Jan.6. Tuesday, Whitley Circuit Judge James R.Heuer handed down an 88-year prison sentence -Ê50 years for the attempted murder and 36 years for a set of charges including burglary, attempted burglary, theft and criminal mischief related to a Nov.2 incident.Springer violated his probation in another burglary case, and the judge also ordered him to serve the final two years of that sentence. On Jan.6, Springer kicked, punched and choked Baden before attempting to stab him with a pen and twist his neck until it broke. During the attack, Springer stopped to drink a beverage and told his cell mate he would continue the assault when the drink was finished.

Public Occurences 6.11.08

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

Public Occurrences 9.26.07

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

Public Occurrences 6.30.10

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

Public Occurrences 8.14.09

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

4-Year Sentence Meted In Zale Drugs Break-In

One of the men responsible for breaking into Zale Drugs, 1775 E. Center St., Warsaw, in March 2010 was sentenced Thursday morning.

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

Public Occurrences 6.25.2016

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

Public Occurrences 6.27.2016

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

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Warsaw Man Facing Burglary, Multiple Theft Charges


Public Occurrences 2.4.08

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

Public Occurrences 11.10.09

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

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Public Occurrences 9.3.2011

County Jail Bookings The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:n 5:21 a.m. Friday – Dane Ryan Gohring, 19, of 338 E. CR 300N, Warsaw, arrested for burglary, theft, unauthorized entry and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $1,500.n 11:34 a.m. Friday – Jason Matthew Bays, of 520 Westford Place, Warsaw, arrested for conversion. Bond: $750.Property DamageAccidentsn 1:45 p.m. Aug. 21 – Intersection of Ind. 15S and CR 350S, Warsaw. Semi rear-ended a vehicle pulling a camping trailer causing damage to the traitor and a motorcycle inside the camper. Drivers: William W. Campbell Jr., 65, of 1826 Greenfield, Wichita, Kan.; Kenneth R. Saeger, 64, of 118 N. Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. Damage: $25,000-$50,000. Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department investigated.n 7:22 a.m.Tuesday – County Farm Road and CR 400S, Warsaw. Car pulled into the path of another vehicle. Drivers: Ashley L Prater, of 7207 S. Packerton Road, Claypool; Elizabeth A. Culbertson, 1348 E. Ind. 14, Silver Lake. Damage: $10,000-$25,000. KCSD.n 6:50 a.m. Wednesday – CR 1000N and EMS D6 Lane, Syracuse. Car rear-ended a pickup. Drivers: Ashley K. Wilson, 23, of 11796 N. Rumpelstiltskin Drive, Cromwell; Jack L. Conrad, 56, of 1288 E. CR 500N, Albion. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. KCSD.n 5:30 a.m. Thursday – Intersection of CRs 400S and 300E, Pierceton. Vehicle ran off road and hit embankment. Driver.Matthew W. Trier, 22, of 8492 S. CR 600W, Claypool. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. KCSD.n 1:50 p.m. Thursday – 425 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Driver backed into light pole. Driver: Charles H. Hodges, 51, of 2191 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Damage: $1,000-$2,500. KCSD.Incidentsn 11 a.m. Aug. 22 – A Warsaw man reported intimidation. KCSDn 2:25 p.m. Aug. 23 – A Warsaw woman reported theft of jewelry from her residence. KCSD.n Aug. 24 – A Rochester man reported a tree fell on his vehicle causing damage. KCSD.n 1:45 p.m. Monday – An employee of Wawasee High School reported disorderly conduct and fighting amongst two students. KCSD.n 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 – A Warsaw man reported someone ran into his parked vehicle and a utility pole, leaving the scene. KCSDn 2:45 p.m. Aug. 31 – A Warsaw man reported  obscene communications on his cell phone. KCSDn 12:15 a.m. Thursday – A North Webster man threatened suicide. KCSD.n 9:30 a m. Thursday – A Leesburg man reported the theft of a couch and patio  set. KCSD.