Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Can Start With Simple Steps

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Can Start With Simple Steps

Kosciusko Retired Teachers Learn About Identity Theft

Kosciusko County Retired Teachers met July 8 at Miller’s Senior Living for lunch, a business meeting and a program on identity theft.

Warsawan Still Battling '91 Identity Theft

When Kim Umbaugh lost her purse while shopping at Amish Acres in Nappanee 14 years ago, she had no idea what she was in for. After the purse was stolen, Kim and her husband Randy, Warsaw, contacted credit card companies and their bank to report the theft. Little did they know that their ordeal was just beginning. The thief got ahold of Kim's driver's license and Social Security number and used her personal information to open a checking account at a bank in Bloomington.The person, who to the Umbaughs' knowledge was never caught, then went on a three-day spending spree and spent more than $3,000 at 40 locations in southern Indiana. Kim was unaware of the account until a detective from Bloomington contacted her about two months later.After speaking with Kim, the detective realized that Kim was a victim of identity theft. That was in 1991.

There Are Ways To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Webster Experiencing Thefts, Break-Ins; Town Marshal Gives Advice To Residents

NORTH WEBSTER - During the past month, North Webster had reports of breaking and entering of vehicles. At the North Webster Town Board meeting Tuesday, concerned citizens asked what the town's police department was doing regarding the crimes and what citizens could do to help. Town Marshal Greg Church recommended removing valuables from one's vehicle.Keep cars and homes locked.Everyone should be vigilant and call the local police department if they see anything suspicious. Church also warned of scams involving donation requests to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.Before a donation is made, Church said the donors should make sure the organization they are donating to is legitimate. The police report for August also was provided.There were 326 calls of service, including: two battery; five criminal mischief; 23 involving theft, conversion, fraud or identity theft; five alcohol-related calls; 80 traffic-related calls; seven accidents; and 55 citizens assist.

Indiana Attorney General's Office Offers Scam Protection Presentation

WINONA LAKE – The Indiana Attorney General’s Office will offer a presentation titled “Don’t Be A Victim: Protect Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft” at Grace Village  Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Warsaw Rotary Invites Public To Learn About Identity Protection

The Warsaw Rotary Club invites community members to their meeting Friday at noon at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Arrest Made For Alleged Theft Of Texas Man’s Identity

A Warsaw man is facing identity deception and forgery charges after allegedly using a Texas man’s name and information to get a job and driver’s license in Kosciusko County.

A Person Of Interest

Police are looking for this man.

Suspect In Leesburg Liquor Theft Case Apprehended

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have apprehended the wanted individual involved in the Leesburg Liquor theft.

Congresswoman Walorski To Host Fraud Prevention Presentation In Syracuse

SYRACUSE – Second District Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will host a fraud protection presentation Aug. 29 in Syracuse.

Second Suspect Sentenced In Amish Bashing Case

An identical sentence was handed down Wednesday to the second of five defendants accused of robbing Amish men after knocking them from their bicycles. Through a plea agreement, William R.Neiswender, 18, of Nappanee, was given the same terms as Roger F.Briscoe, 23, of Nappanee, who was sentenced last week in Kosciusko Superior Court. Coincidentally, Neiswender's required apology was nearly identical to that presented by Briscoe and stated that he was "sorry for my actions and apologize for any fear or intimidation I may have caused." Like Briscoe, Neiswender must serve four years of a six-year prison term, with the balance suspended for probation.In addition to a public apology, he must perform 500 hours of community service, make restitution, and pay court costs and the cost of his court-appointed attorney.

Police Reports

Ahuatl Has Outstanding Warrants

Public Occurrences 03-18-2017

The latest jail bookings and incident reports from Kosciusko County police.

Public Occurrences, Feb. 1, 2017

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail.  • 10:13 a.m. Tuesday – Christy Yavonne Ousley, 42, of 8280 E. U.S. 30, #30, Pierceton, arrested for bond revocation. No bond set. • 12:29 p.m. Tuesday – Stacie Leigh Schlichtenwyer, 31, Fort Wayne, arrested for theft. Bond: $600. • 12:52 p.m. Tuesday – Kerry Edward Fribley, 31, of 301 E. Himes St., North Webster, arrested for theft. Bond: $5,250. • 1:42 p.m. Tuesday – Caitlin Mary Downton, 28, of 3295 N. Old Farm Road, Warsaw, arrested for operating a  vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700. • 4:09 p.m. Tuesday – Chad Allan Henold, 29, of 1544 W. CR 400N, Warsaw, arrested for false identity statement and failure to appear. Bond: $5,850. • 4:52 p.m. Tuesday – Arie Vaughn Duff, 26, of 526 Clinic St., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended. Bond: $400.

01.28.2012 Public Occurrences

County Jail Bookings The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:n 8:48 a.m. Friday – George Kevin Ousley, 40, of 2547 W. CR 250S, Warsaw, arrested for probation violation and being a habitual traffic violator. Bond: $6,500. n 8:57 a.m. Friday – Patricia Ann Campbell, 59,  White Pigeon, arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Bond: $2,000.Personal InjuryAccidentsn 4:31 p.m. Sunday – Pierceton Road 2,000 feet east of CR 500E, Pierceton. Vehicle went off the road, hit a telephone pole and rolled several times. Driver: Eric M. Blanton, 17, 0f 5205 E. Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Injuries: Blanton complained of chest pain. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated.n 12:48 p.m. Monday – Zimmer Road 1,700 feet south of Lake Street, Warsaw. Vehicle swerved to avoid hitting a car backing out of a driveway and ran into a utility pole and mailbox. Driver: Cary D. Cochran, 47, of 1908 Ironwood Road, Warsaw. Injuries: Cochran complained of neck pain; a passenger in Cochran’s vehicle, Chanse Cochran, 18, suffered minor head bleeding. Damage: $1,000-$2,000. KCSD.Property DamageAccidentsn 11:32 a.m. Jan. 19 – Intersection of CR 500N and Ind. 13N, North Webster. Vehicle slid off road, hit utility pole. Driver: Laura A. Ruiz, 22, Sweetwater, Texas. Damage: $5,000-$10,000. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated.n 10:55 a.m. Jan. 19 – Intersection of Ind. 15 and Plum Street, Leesburg. Vehicle crossed center line, hit second vehicle head on. Drivers: Nicole E. Dutton, 37, of 5897 S. West Channel Road, Warsaw; William G. Hughes, 40, Danville.  Damage: $25,000-$50,000. KCSD.n 1 p.m.. Jan. 19 – Ind. 19S, 400 feet south of Ind. 10W, Etna Green. Vehicle slid into guard rail. Drivers: Marcey A. Jernas, 60, of 19803 Birch Road, Tippecanoe. Damage: $2,500-$5,000. KCSD.Incidentsn 7:50 a.m. Jan. 17 – A Leesburg woman reported theft of jewelry from her residence. KCSD.n 4:22 p.m. Jan. 20 – A Syracuse man reported a burglary at his neighbor’s residence. KCSD.n 11:45 a.m. Jan. 24 – A Warsaw woman reported being battered. KCSD.n 10:45 a.m. Jan. 25 – An Employee of a Silver Lake business reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill. KCSD. n 1:06 a.m. Jan. 23 – A Syracuse man reported items stolen from a vehicle. KCSD. n 9 a.m. Jan. 26 – An Etna Green man reported identity theft. KCSD.n 11:49 a.m. Jan. 26 – A Warsaw woman reported identity theft. KCSD.n 8:20 p.m. Jan. 26 – A North Manchester woman reported her vehicle had been borrowed and not returned. KCSD.

State Reps. Nisly, Snow Warn Of Tax Season Scams

Public Occurrences 8.7.10

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

Forged Check Lands Woman In Jail

Public Occurrences 12-03-2016

A roundup of Kosciusko County jail bookings and incident reports.