Churubusco Police log, Oct. 13-20

Monday, Oct. 13:

6 a.m. - Shift change

6 a.m. - Unit 3, stationary radar South Main Street at Mill Street.

7:50 a.m. - School detail.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 3.

3 p.m. - Unit 2, Subject on U.S. 33 found something that looks like drugs in bottle … will have Whitley County Drug Task Force take a look.

4:59 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, Report of possible drunk driver southbound on U.S. 33 from C.R. 750E - a white Chevy Blazer with Michigan plate.

5:05 p.m. - Out at Gordon & Sloffer’s (North U.S. 33) with subject and vehicle pulled over in lot. Subject is J. Deleon-Ramirez, very intoxicated - had very strong odor of alcoholic beverage(s) coming from his person. Also, three unopened Coronas in vehicle … still cold.

7:24 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, go to J. Helbert, Sr’s. He thinks the neighbor is shooting his cats.

9:33 p.m. - Noble County dispatch advising of possible drunk driver southbound on U.S. 33 from S.R. 9 … blue Lincoln Continental with Ohio registration, being followed by a subject in a white Chrysler 300.

9:40 p.m. - Out with reported car in parking lot of BP gas station. Name is B. Peterson of Virginia. She said the other subject was following too closely and had on bright headlights. She was not drunk.

9:52 p.m. - Verbal warning for headlight out to M. Mais of Elkhart.

10 p.m. - Shift change.

Tuesday, Oct. 14:

4:37 a.m. - Unit 4, Verbal warning for disregarding automatic signal to T. Sprinkle of Churubusco.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 2 and 4.

6:27 a.m. - Fuel, Unit 2, 13.1 gallons.

7:34 a.m. - School detail.

11:15 a.m. - Out at school.

1 p.m. Gun permit for Shelly Hathaway.

1:20 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch,  Call J. Butts on insurance. She was on another line.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 1 and 2.

2:20 p.m. - Unit 1, school check.

3 p.m. - Tagged red van on Coal Street at the trailers.

4 p.m. - Subject in wanting to know if police could watch the parking lot in the rear of the school … the spots closest to South Street. It gets tight when people park outside the marked lines. Also wants to know if a center line could be painted on South Street at Whitley Street. Advised him that would be up to Utility 1 - street department.

8:20 p.m. - Verbal warning for loud exhaust on his scooter to S. Root.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Units 4 and 1.

10:41 p.m. - Unit 4, verbal warning for speeding to M. Walton of Ligonier.

10:50 p.m. -     Citation for speeding to A. Cardenas of Fort Wayne.

11:41 p.m. - Report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the elementary school rear entrance.

11:45 p.m. - It was a teacher’s (vehicle). Found her inside … she stated she would be there awhile doing paperwork. I notified the staff working.

Wednesday, Oct. 15:

3:55 a.m. - Unit 4, verbal warning to T. Hull of Columbia City for speeding.

4:14 a.m. - Verbal warning to R. Lahr of Churubusco for speeding.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 2 and 4.

7:45 a.m. - Unit 2, out at school.

9:30 a.m. - Meet Ray behind the school about changing voting location to the back of school instead of the front.

1:30 p.m. - Unit 1 and 2 called to assist Noble County with breaking and entering in progress on C.R. 600E.

1:40 p.m. - Out at residence with several other units … checked residence … screen pulled out and window opened a little. There were hand prints on window ledge. Possibly the alleged burglar was scared away.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 1 and 2.

2:30 p.m. - Unit 1, school check.

3:50 p.m. - Arrested J. Schane on warrant out of DeKalb County for invasion of privacy. Transported him to LaOtto to meet with DeKalb Police.

6:30 p.m. - Town Council meeting.

 7:55 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Signal 8 at West Street in reference ot found coins.

7:57 p.m. - Talked with —-. She works at a local grocery store and saw some rare coins come in today - the coins, five silver quarters and two half dollars, are in mint condition. I will check records to see if they are listed in any burglaries. Will keep for a few months in case we find owners.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Units 4 and 1.

Thursday, Oct. 16:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 1 and 4.

11:30 a.m. - School check … while in school middle school principal advised he had a student who was refusing to go to ISS (in school suspension) or do anything the principal asked. High school and middle school principals and I went to library to remove him from the room and return him to middle school office. MS principal tried to contact mother, but was unable to do so. I transported him home to see if mom was there. She was not, so I took him back to the school and he was told to sit in ISS until they made contact with mother. Told him if he gave us any problems he would be placed in a detention center. 

12:20 p.m. - Reported he seems to have calmed down.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 92-9 and 3.

Friday, Oct. 17:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 92-9 and 1.

11:25 a.m. - Unit 1, school check.

1 p.m. - Found note mixed in with mail about possible drug dealer.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 3 and 1.

Saturday, Oct. 18:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 3 and 92-9.

2 p.m. - Shift change - Units 11 and 3.

4:30 p.m. - Unit 11, Worked property damage accident at Egolf and Main streets, Spieth vs Born … no alcohol involved.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Units 4 and 11.

10:29 p.m. - Unit 4, Arrested C. Comparet of Churubusco for minor in possession of alcohol and H. Turner, also of Busco, for minor transporting alcohol. I am long-forming and turning over to State Excise for establishment/clerk who sold alcohol to minors - Busco Package Liquor/J. Lang of Churubusco.

Sunday, Oct. 19:

12:27 a.m. - Unit 6, Verbal warning for speeding to D. Routsong of McAllen, Tex.

12:32 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to  A. Acosta of Cicero, Ill.

1:07 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to R. Gilbert of Fort Wayne.

2:15 a.m. - Found cattle in the roadway on Dugley Road … woke up closest farmer and helped him get them back in.

2:47 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to T. Fleetwood of Kimmel.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 3 and 4.

12:35 p.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch reporting property damage accident at Mulberry and West Whitley Street, Hiatt vs Krider, no alcohol involved.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 11 and 3.

Monday, Oct. 20:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Units 11 and 4.

9:30 a.m. - Town Hall employees reported two loose dogs in th area.

9:40 a.m. - One dog belongs to 302 W. Pleasant St. resident. Clerk-treasurer and I returned one, we believe the other has already ran back home.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Units 1 and 11.

Police log, Oct. 6-12, 2008

Monday, Oct. 6:

6 a.m. - Shift change.

9:20 a.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, Windsor Drive, checked residence no sign of  anything abnormal. Stood by until coroner arrived. Turned custody of scene over to coroner.

2 p.m. - Shift change. Unit 2 out at school.

10 p.m. - Shift change. Unit 1, IGA security detail.

10:45 p.m. - Allen County dispatch, male subject threatening suicide on Greenwell Road. Subject text messaged his wife, advising he has gun in mouth and wanting to end it all.

10:50 p.m. - On Greenwell Road setting up perimeter and trying to make contact with male subject.

Tuesday, Oct. 7:

12:10 a.m. - No contact with male. Allen County emergency service team on scene to make contact with subject.

1 a.m. - The team is getting ready to make entry and there is more than enough help here.

6 a.m. - Shift change.

9:30 a.m. - Unit 3, made reservations for Reid School in Indy - Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 28 at the Marten House.

10:30 a.m. - Unit 3, school patrol.

2 p.m. - Shift change. Unit 2 out at school.

3:03 p.m. - Out at school.

7:29 p.m. - Lock out at school.

8:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, Go to West Street and talk to —– about alleged harassment from —–.

10 p.m. - Shift change.

10:16 p.m. - Unit 4, verbal warning for broken tail light to B. Hales of Fort Wayne.

11:19 p.m. - Unit 4, verbal warning for speeding to A. Chevalier of LaOtto.

Wednesday, Oct. 8:

6 a.m. - Shift change.

7:02 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, possible drunk driver northbound on U.S. 33. He just pulled into McDonalds. Out art McDonalds with subject, J. Compbell. He is not drunk. Said he has some medical problem and was sick and thought he was going to throw up and that’s why he kept stopping on the highway. Told him to pull over next time.

7:45 a.m. - In front of school helping with traffic.

11:15 a.m. School check.

2 p.m. - Shift change.

2:05 p.m. - School check.

2:30 p.m. - Unit 1, out at South Washington Street. Told them the red car needs to be moved within 10 days. I put orange tag on the window and advised them that in 10 days we will tow the vehicle and their expense. Next on the list is the van at the mobile homes located behind Mor For Less.

10 p.m. - Shift change.

Thursday, Oct. 9:

12:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of a theft of a vehicle on South Main Street. Victim is D. Swihart of Fort Wayne … 2000 gray/silver Honda Accent, dent in driver’s door, unicorn hanging from rear view mirror, red basket with her clothes from work (Subway) … had a paper tag in license plate area. Keys were in it and it was unlocked.

3:30 a.m. - Unit 4, took report to county to get stolen vehicle entered into the system.

4:17 a.m. - Report of theft at the Ramble Inn.

4:40 a.m. - Door had been kicked  open … safe was damaged, but no entry
(into safe) . Undisclosed amount of money is missing. Owners will call in the amount later.

6 a.m. - Shift change.

7 a.m. - Unit 2, fuel, 13.8 gallons.

8 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, found the stolen vehicle Adam worked last night in a field just south of C.R. 800E off Anderson Road. It does have damage. Appears they were going southbound on 800E and forgot that Anderson Road was coming up.

9:45 a.m. - Out at school.

1:20 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, lock out at C & A Tool, South Mains Street.

10 p.m. - Shift change.

9:40 p.m. - School check.

Friday, Oct. 10:

10:30 a.m. - Unit 1, made delivery to county.   

10:45 a.m. - Call subject in reference to a male subject who is staying with her.

10:50 a.m. - Talked with female. She advised she has been staying with —–. She came across some text messages to a female named —– that said, “How’s my school girl and what are you wearing?”  Female thinks the girl is underage, but has no proof. Male left and I told her if she does not want him back to pack his stuff and when he returns, hand him his stuff and tell him he is no longer welcome at her residence. And, if he does not leave, to call 911. She said she will warn him of criminal trespass when he returns. I ran check on subject. He is not in file.

12:47 p.m. - Unit 1, Whitley County dispatch, entrance to park off Mulberry Street in reference to male wanting to commit suicide.

12:50 p.m. - Out with subject at park. He is distraught over earlier problem with girlfriend. Wants to light himself on fire.

1:25 p.m. - Unit is transporting subject to Bowen Center. He will self-commit. He was warned no to return to residence on —- avenue until he makes arrangements and an officer is present. I took a black buck knife that belongs to him and advised him when he gets help to come to the police station and he can have it back. Knife is in evidence locker.

2 p.m. and 10 p.m. - Shift change.

Saturday, Oct. 11:

6 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Shift change.

2:57 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 3, property damage accident at South Main and Pleasant streets. Evert and Loy. No alcohol involved.

4 p.m. - Completed accident report.

6:40 p.m. - Unit 3, citation for expired plate to J. Tarr.

Sunday, Oct. 12:

6 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Shift change.

3 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch in reference to theft of Halloween items on West Whitley. Stole a skeleton and tombstones.

4:15 p.m. - All county alert, on C.R. East 300N. Found the house before all others. Back a long lane. 

Churubusco Police Log, Sept. 28-Oct. 5, 2008

Sunday, Sept. 28:

12:56 a.m. - Traffic stop for failure to dim lights, L. Jordan, Took to county for blood test, then to Datamaster … blood alcohol at 0.13. 

1:30 p.m. Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, shoplifting reported at Family Dollar store … time lapse 12-15 minutes … subjects left, no plate or direction of travel. The (store employees) want to see an officer.    Suspects are described as two males, one large build, very black hair; one bald; one female with long pony tail, very skinny and tan, wearing long blue T-shirt with a 4-or 5-year-old child. They allegedly stole a shower curtain, liner and some regular curtains. Left in a blue/gray mid-size four door car.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 1.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-9, Unit 3.

2222    Whitley County dispatch, Unit 92-9, Alert: White semi was involved in a hit/skip in Noble County … stopped truck at Main and Tulley streets … Noble County came up and worked the accident.

Monday, Sept. 29:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 92-9.

11:30 a.m. - Unit 1, school check.

 2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 1.

2 p.m. - Out of service at Rohrer’s … right front tire almost flat again. Found a hole and patched it. I am good to go …

2:20 p.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch … Woodland Place in reference to dog running at large. Checked the area. Opened my door and the dog jumped right in. It’s a small male, long-haired daschund. I took it to Doc’s. The dog had a micro chip, but no owner info came up. I put him in their pen. I will wait until later tonight to give owner a chance to claim him. If not claimed, will take to the humane shelter in Columbia City.

2:50 p.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, Detective Christie wants me to contact vice principal in reference to a 17 year-old female who lives in Noble County, yet refuses to go to school. Christie wants me to take the report and forward it to probation. Called Vice Principal Lange … due to time of day he will compile a statement for me with attendance records, discipline and correspondence with parent. Pick up tomorrow on day shift.

7:30 p.m. - Took dog found earlier to shelter in Columbia City.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-9, Unit 3.

Tuesday, Sept. 30:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 92-9. 

10:30 a.m. - Unit 3, school check … Middle school principal talked to me in reference to juvenile … mom said he was not getting on bus like she told him to … he was hanging out with his friends instead. I told the boy if he did not do what his mom told him that the school would call our department and he would be cited into probation.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 3.

2 p.m. - Unit 2, school check.

2:50 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, lock out at Family Dollar store.

6:10 p.m. - Cub Scouts here.

6:50 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 1. Call K. Topp. She is getting harassing phone calls from ——–. They were married before - four years ago.

7:02 p.m. Out at —– on W. Pleasant Street. Told subject not to call ex or any of her family again.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 2.

Wednesday, Oct. 1:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 4.

9 a.m. - Unit 3, Out at middle school speaking to entire sixth grade class about my career as a a Churubusco crime fighter … living the dream, baby!

11 a.m. - At Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in reference to funeral for John Schmidt.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 3.

8:05 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, caller on the line stating that subject has been drinking today … is in a red Ford Taurus heading to local store to get cigarettes and more alcohol.

8:06 p.m. - Walked out of station and he was there, stopped at the light.

8:10 p.m. - Unit 4 arrested L. Fredrick’s of Churubusco for operating while intoxicated, second offense.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 2.

10:30 p.m. - IGA security detail.

Thursday, Oct. 2:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 2.

2 p.m. - Unit 2, school check.

5:15 p.m. - Subjects in … juvenile and parents … seems he is having some problems with some boys at school. They said they have spoken with school, but nothing is being done. I will check with school Friday. He stated teacher told him not to be a tattletale.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 2.

Friday, Oct. 3:

12:28 a.m. - Unit 4, in the area of West Whitley Street … a male subject pulled into private driveway and walked across the alley. Whitley Street resident could hear yelling and arguing. Then male got back into car and left at high rate of speed.

12:30 a.m. - Found vehicle parked at high school. I talked with both subjects … female called the male to the residence, but he pulled into the wrong driveway.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 4.

6:28 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, lock out at Valero gas station.

7:45 a.m -    Out at school outside.

10:13 a.m. - Out at school.

11 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, unwanted party on Wheatfield Lane. Suspect is J. Hill …  told him not to come back or he would be arrested for trespassing. He also is suspended in Indiana, but has a valid Florida driver’s license. I spoke with prosecutor and he said I was correct … Hill cannot drive in Indiana as long as it states he is suspended, even if he has a valid Florida license.

12:10 p.m. - Fuel.

12:30 p.m. - Unit 2, Call Jerry in reference to gun permit.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 2.

9:45 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, out at North Line Street in reference to female’s complaint that her neighbor’s dog came over and tried attacking her and her dog.

9:59 p.m. - Unit 4 issued verbal warning for dog/animal running at large to C. Bay of N. Line Street.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 1.

10:17 p.m. Whitley County dispatch, father of juvenile called in and stated 16-year-old male leaving out a bedroom window and took off on a bicycle wearing jeans and black jacket, with suitcase, is eastbound on Pleasant Street.

10:18 p.m. - I searched the area … did not come across him. I got all the info from father and entered his son into IDACS as a runaway.

Saturday, Oct. 4:

12:27 a.m. - Unit 6, verbal warning for speeding to S. Magos of Ligonier.

12:54 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to M. Brown of Rome City.

1:20 a.m. - Unit 6, arrested for operating while intoxicated, J. Grissom of Larwill.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 4.

10 a.m. - Unit 1, Whitley County advised runaway is back home. I advised parents they need to have him in probation Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

12 noon - Funeral detail.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-3, Unit 1.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-9, Unit 92-3.

Sunday, Oct. 5:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 92-9.

Churubusco Police log, Sept. 22-28

Monday, Sept. 22:

2:41 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch: 15-ft. box truck broke down in Valero gas station’s lot. Called Smith Bros. to tow.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1 and Unit 92-3.

8:40 a.m. - Unit 1, Subject on station and advised his 17-year-old son ran away and he believes he is in the area of Loon Lake. The son has court today and is going to be sent to Muncie for awhile. He is thought to be at ——’s residence and has been there since Friday. No one has told the kid to come home, but they are afraid he will skip court. Not going to list as runaway until he skips court later today. Then, if not found, I will list as runaway Tuesday.

12 noon - Unit 1, Rev. Coffey came in to pick up items.

12:30 p.m. - Unit 1, talked with —– and he talked with his son a little while ago and father said when he told son about court today, the son was mad. I said as of right now the son has done nothing wrong except skip school. I said if he refuses to let dad pick him up or he skips court, let our department know and we will go from there.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 1.

2 p.m. - Lock out at Fort Financial Credit Union, white Dodge mini van.

2:20 p.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch about call from Precision Sharpening.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 92-9.

Tuesday, Sept. 23:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 92-9.

11 a.m. - Unit 1, school check.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 1.

3:15 p.m. - Unit 3, Vehicle ID check requested by Nicodemus.

3:45 p.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, report of 911 call from M.B. He said his wife was on the way to pick up her property. She arrived with her helpers. The exchange was peaceful. I asked if he wanted me to warn them of criminal trespass if they return. He stated no, he did not feel it would ever be a problem.

6:30 p.m. - Unit 3, found an open door at Ag-Plus on building closest ot highway. Doors wide open and lights on. I called owner and he was not available so I locked the door and shut off the lights.

8:50 p.m. - Subject on station … found a female bassett hound at Volero gas station. No tag, but a red harness type collar. She is very friendly. I will take her to Doc Welsh’s pen for the night. If no one calls for her, I will take to Columbia City Humane Shelter tomorrow morning.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-9, Unit 3.

Wednesday, Sept. 24:

11:25 p.m. - Unit 92-9, Citation for failure to change address, Anthony Maggart.

12:30 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report that C & A Tool South had someone in a dark-colored van with a dent and plastic on the rear window steal some stainless steel tubing. They waited over 40 minutes to call.

6 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 92-9.

8 a.m. - Unit 3, J. Sabatino dropped off a male cat that’s been hanging around her house. I need to check at Doc’s to see if anyone claimed the bassett hound from last night. If not, I will take them both to Columbia City’s shelter.

1 p.m. - Took the sneaky male cat to the shelter. The bassett hound was claimed by the folks who live behind Mor For Less.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 3.

2:10 p.m. - Whitey County dispatch, accident  at U.S. 33 and Blue Lake. I called medics to check out children. Lots of glass. No one hurt.

2:30 p.m. - Unit 2, fuel, 11.1 gallons.

6:30 p.m. - Unit 2, Lock out at back parking lot of school.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-3, Unit 2.     

Thursday, Sept. 25:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 92-3.

8:10 a.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, assist on a semi that is parked on the shoulder in the turn lane of U.S. 33 and C.R. 650E. Appears to be loading something from a pickup truck … Local guy sold some snowmobiles and was loading them onto the semi of the guy who purchased them. He said they did it last week. I advised them they were being very unsafe and needed to clear the area.

8:30 a.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, report from subject on Wheatfield Drive in Thresher’s Ridge of theft … subject said she was buying a motorcycle for her boyfriend and gave $4,350 in cash for the cycle. No receipt. No title. Was to deliver the motorcycle but never returned and won’t take calls. Wants to file theft charges on ——.

9:45 a.m. - Called DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department (about theft report). … history confirmed in their county.

9:50 a.m. - Unit 3, I called and he answered. Denied any knowledge of the event. He did advise that he was sure the subject (who reported the theft) was involved and that she saw him with a girlfriend recently and that she was acting all crazy about it. Sanders stated that she calls and texts him constantly and he is tired of it. Said he would not come in for an interview, and I wanted to talk with him and get a warrant. I did advise —– not to have any contact with him - no calls or text messages and I warned him of criminal trespass if he went on her property.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 3.

4:30 p.m. - Unit 1, Whitley County dispatch, check out —- West Pleasant Street in reference to battery to her 8-year-old son.

4:35 p.m. - Talked with mother. She said her son was thrown to the ground by another juvenile because he was defending one kid and giving another kid a “noogie.”

4:50 p.m. - Stopped by th home of other juvenile on — Street. He advised he was hit by the other kid, that’s why he pushed him down. I advised him to keep his hands off of other kids and since the kids were walking home from school, the school might hand out some punishment. He wants me to talk with—- who lives on Whitley Street to see if he is telling the truth.

5:10 p.m. - Out at home on West Whitley Street to see who is telling the truth … talked with —– and he advised he never touched anyone. Went back to prior subject and the father just defended his son’s actions. I said if they would keep their hands off other kids, there would be no problem. 

5:30 p.m. - Unit 1, I talked with elementary school principal. She will talk to involved kids Friday.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 1.

Friday, Sept. 26:

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 92-9, Unit 2.

8 a.m. - Subject found a damaged vehicle on back lot of Turtle Town Quick Lube. Vehicle belongs to J. Elliott of North Main Street. It appears vehicle hit block building  behind North Main in the alley. Vehicle has extensive damage and also blood on front door and sides. Also, back door to the apartment building has blood, as well. Took pictures of building and vehicle. Person driving vehicle had to be hurting bad. I had landlord go with me to subject’;s apartment. The door was not closed, but when went in we could not find him anywhere. I then went to his place of employment and they said he is on vacation. So, if anyone sees him, we need to speak.

10 a.m. - Found subject at his parents’ home. He was in a lot of pain and looked bad. I told him when he got out of hospital, I would deal with his accident.

8:30 a.m. - Call from A. Jones in reference to a case. Found it and faxed a copy.

10:30 a.m. - Unit 2, out at school.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 1, Unit 2.

2:30 p.m. - Unit 1, school check.

4:30 p.m. - Subject at Manor Apartments found a red and white short-haired bird dog. I asked J. Hans on Clingerman Avenue. if it was his dog and he said no, but he was willing to keep the dog for a few days. Dog is a female in good shape.

7:30 p.m. - Unit 1, T. M. in to advise he is getting divorced and he said he is trying to stay away from her, but she keep calling and threatening him. He is filing for divorce and filing a protective order against her. She says she has one (protective order) on him, but no record through the county. Just wants us to be aware.

 10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 1.

Saturday, Sept. 27:

1 a.m. - Unit 1, Work in security beer tent. one arrest for warrant out of Whitley County. No problems at the tent.

6 a.m. - Shift change, Unit 2, Unit 4.

2 p.m.  - Shift change, Unit 4, Unit 1.

Sunday, Sept. 28:

12:56 a.m. - Unit 6, Traffic stop for failure to dim. Laura A. Jordan. Took to Columbia City for blood test, then to county for Datamaster - went .13.

1:30 p.m. - Unit 3 Whitley County dispatch, Shoplifting reported at Family Dollar store … time lapse 12-15 minutes. Subjects left. No plate or direction of travel. They (store employees) want to see an officer.   Two males, one very large build, very black hair, one bald, obviously a body builder, one female long pony tail and very skinny and tan. She was wearing a very long blue T-shirt and had a 4- or 5-year-old child with her. They allegedly stole a shower curtain and liner and some regular curtains. Left in a blue/gray mid-size 4-door vehicle.

2 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 1.

10 p.m. - Shift change, Unit 3, Unit 92-9.

10:22 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Alert: white semi was involved in a hit and skip in Noble County. I stopped the truck at Main and Tulley streets. Unit 57-7 came up and worked the accident (report).

Churubusco Police Log, Sept 14-22, 2008

SUNDAY,  SEPT. 14:

6 A.M. -  UNIT 11, 10-41(SHIFT CHANGE).

6 A.M. - UNIT 4, 10-42.

12 NOON - UNIT 11, SUBJECT CALLED STATING HE HAD LOST HIS KEYS, POSSIBLY IN THE AREA OF THE POST OFFICE. SEVERAL KEYS INCLUDING A LARGE GREY AUTO KEY ON CHRYSLER REMOTE ENTRY.

2 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-41.

2 P.M. -  UNIT 11, 10-42.

2:20 P.M. - UNIT 1, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT MAIN ST. AND CLINGERMAN AVE.,  3 VEHICLES;

2:21 P.M. - UNIT 1 - TWO VEHICLES NEED TOWED, FURMAN vs HAMPSHIRE vs COMER, NO ALCOHOL.

6:55 P.M. - UNIT 1, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, CHECK OUT PERRY COUNTRY STORE IN REFERENCE TO OPEN FRONT DOOR.

7 P.M. - UNIT 1, AT STORE - FRONT DOOR IS STANDING WIDE OPEN.

10 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-42.

10:29 P.M. - UNIT 4, SIGNAL 28.

MONDAY, SEPT. 15:

6 A.M. - UNIT 2, 10-41.

6 A.M. - UNIT 4, 10-42.  

7:28 A.M. - 9000 BLOCK OF EAST CARLIN CT., POSS BREAKING AND ENTERING IN PROGRESS, FOUND NOTHING.

7:45 A.M. - UNIT 2, OUT AT SCHOOL - TRAFFIC.

9:30 A.M. - UNIT 2, SCHOOL CHECK.

12 NOON - UNIT 2, OUT AT PERRY’S STORE, THE NEW ONE, NO ONE THERE.

2 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 2, 10-42.

9:50 P.M. - UNIT 4, SUBJECT (JUVENILE) CAME IN AND STATED THAT  WAS JUST IN A FIGHT WITH ANOTHER JUVENILE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET IN THE AREA OF MULBERRY ST. AND WASHINGTON ST. ABOUT HALF AN HOUR AGO.  HE STATED THAT  ——- GRABBED HIM BY THE THROAT, PUT HIM ON THE GROUND, AND PUNCHED HIM ONCE.   HE HAD MARKS ON HIS THROAT…THEY DIDN’T WANT TO PRESS CHARGES BUT WANTED TO LET US KNOW… ALSO STATED THAT THOSE TWO GOT INTO A FIGHT LAST WEEK AT BLUE LAKE AND  ENDED UP WITH A BLACK EYE AND A BUSTED LIP…I GAVE THEM STATEMENT FORMS TO FILL OUT TO AT LEAST START A PAPER TRAIL IF AT SOME POINT THEY WOULD WANT TO PRESS CHARGES… DID ADVISE THAT SHE DIDN’T WANT  ON HER PROPERTY ANY MORE…I THEN WENT AND TALKED TO  AND HIS PARENTS…I DID MY BEST TO CONVEY THE SEVERITY OF THE SITUATION IF THEY WOULD HAVE PRESSED CHARGES DUE TO HIM GRABBING HIS THROAT AND I ADVISED HIM OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS AT  HOME.

10 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-42.

9:45 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-8.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16:

4:18 A.M. - UNIT 4, CITATION FOR SPEEDING TO JAMIE M.TYLER OF FORT WAYNE .

4:43 A.M. - UNIT 4, CITATION FOR SPEEDING TO JANICE K. KOORSEN OF AVILLA.

6 A.M. - UNIT 1, 10-41.

6 A.M. - UNIT 1, 10-42.

10:30 A.M. - UNIT 1, SCHOOL CHECK.

12:30 P.M. - UNIT 1, ALLEN COUNTY DISPATCH, ARRESTED W. BAKER  COAL ST.  ON WARRANT OUT OF ALLEN COUNTY.

1:20 P.M. - UNIT 1, SUBJECT, MAHLON PETERS IN FOR HANDGUN PERMIT.

2 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-42.

3 P.M. - UNIT 3, VERBAL WARNING FOR SPEEDING TO P. PIPPENGER.

5:40 P.M. - UNIT 3, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, SIGNAL 8 AT SOCCER FIELD AT PARK IN REFERENCE TO  PROPERTY DAMAGE ACCIDENT … WELL… SEEMS AS THOUGH SOME KID WAS GOING TO DRIVE ON THE SOCCER FIELD SO PARK EMPLOYEE TOOK OFF AFTER THEM IN THE  GATOR… WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED. LOST CONTROL OF THE GATOR ON THE WET GRASS AND CRASHED INTO THE OTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE UNDER $1,000.  SO I WROTE NO REPORT. CALLED THE TOWN HALL AND ASKED GERRI, CLERK-TREASURER, WHAT SHOULD BE DONE.  GERRI ADVISED THE SUBJECT TO OBTAIN ESTIMATES AND TURN THEM INTO THE TOWN HALL.  SUBJECT IS K. MARTZ.

10 P.M. - 92-9, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-42.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17:

6 A.M. - UNIT 1, 10-41.

6 A.M. - 92-9, 10-42.

8:08 P.M. - UNIT 1, CITATION FOR  NO EYE PROTECTION,  JUVENILE.    

11:20 A.M. - UNIT 1, SCHOOL CHECK.

2 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-42.

10 P.M. - UNIT 1, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-42.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18:

6 A.M. - UNIT 3, 10-41.

6 A.M. - 92-9, 10-42.

6:30 A.M. - UNIT 3, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, REPORT OF BREAKING AND ENTERING TO A BAIT MACHINE AT BUSCO BAIT AND TACKLE … 10-23… AT 03:25  SOMEONE AT THE BAIT MACHINE, AWHITE MALE APPROXIMATELY 5′10″ - STOCKY BUILD - DARK HAIR - SOME FACIAL HAIR. SUBJECT STATED  THAT SHE HEARD HIM TALKING TO SOMEONE ELSE, BUT DID NOT HEAR ANY NOISE THAT WOULD LEAD HER TO BELIEVE A BREAK IN WAS IN PROGRESS.  92-5 CAME TO THE SCENE TO PRINT AND PHOTOGRAPH. HE WILL COME BACK TO CHECK  VIDEO FROM THE NEIGHBORING STORES.  SUBJECT STATED  WOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SUSPECT IF EVER SAW THEM AGAIN.

8:10 A.M. - UNIT 3, 10-8.

2 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-42.

2:10 P.M. - UNIT 4, CITATION FOR SPEEDING TO E. MONIAK OF CROMWELL.

3:09 P.M. - UNIT 4,  CITATION FOR SPEEDING TO L. GORDON OF CHURUBUSCO.

3:23 P.M. - UNIT 4,  CITATION FOR SPEEDING TO L. HARTMAN OF COLUMBIA CITY.

3:41 P.M. - UNIT 4,  CITATION FOR SPEEDIING TO M. WHEELER OF FORT WAYNE.

3:52 P.M. - UNIT 4, VERBAL WARNING FOR EXPIRED LICENSE PLATE TO J. SCHENHER OF CHURUBUSCO.

6:17 P.M. - UNIT 4, VERBAL WARNING FOR SPEEDING TO R. RINKER OF CHURUBUSCO.

7:33 P.M. - UNIT 4, SUBJECT LOCKED OUT  AT  OLD U.S. 33 … BLUE TRAILBLAZER.

10 P.M. - UNIT 2, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-42.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19:

12:49 A.M. - WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, UNIT 2, SUBJECT REPORTING CRIMINAL MISCHIEF THAT JUST HAPPENED IN 100 BLOCK OF MCCOY DR.

12:50 A.M. - UNIT 2, SPOKE WITH AND WITNESS(ES) SAID THEY SAW A DARK COLORED CAR LEAVE. ONE MALE SUSPECT WITH DARK SHIRT AND BLUE JEANS PARTIAL PLATE OF 5425. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS AT NORTH MAIN. I WENT THERE AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WITH PARTIAL PLATE 5425 AND WAS A DARK VEHICLE.  UPON CHECKING WITH TIME AND I LOOKED IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT FIND ANY BAR USED TO SMACK THE WINDSHIELD.

6 A.M. - UNIT 3, 10-41.

6 A.M. - UNIT 2, 1042.

12 NOON - UNIT 3, CITATION FOR OPERATING WITHOUT A MOTORCYCLE ENDORCEMENT TO A. MCGUIRE.

12 NOON - UNIT 3, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, SUBJECT ON STATION IN REFERENCE TO AN ACCIDENT REPORT.$3.

12:10 P.M. - UNIT 3, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, 911 DEAD CALL FROM STAUNTON DRIVE … VERBAL FIGHT ONLY, NO BATTERY … DAUGHTER BOYFRIEND HAD AN ARGUMRENT … STATED HE GETS LIKE THIS OFTEN…  STATED SHE WAS TAKING HIM HOME … WHEN I STEPPED OUTSIDE HE CALMED DOWN STATED SHE DID NOT WANT HIM REMOVED. THAT HE ACTS LIKE A CHILD OFTEN AND THAT SHE WAS TAKING HIM HOME .

2 P.M - UNIT 2, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 3, 10-42.

6 P.M. - UNIT 2, FUEL.

3:43 P.M. - UNIT 2, SUBJECT IS REPORTING VANDALISM TO VEHICLE AT SCHOOL -  HOOD AND PASSENGER SIDE OF DOOR.

6:45 P.M - UNIT 2, OUT W-75 FLAT TIRE.

10 P.M. - UNIT 4, 10-41.

10 P.M. - UNIT 2, 10-42.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20:

6 A.M. - UNIT 2, 10-41.

6 A.M. - UNIT 4, 10-42.

2 P.M. - 92-7, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 2, 10-42.

2:46 P.M. - 92-7, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, LOCKOUT AT CVS.

4:12 P.M. - 92-7, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, REPORT OF DOG BITE THAT OCCURRED AT  W. WHITLEY ST. VICTIM: - AGE 10. DOG  OWNER:  W. WHITLEY ST.

10 P.M. - UNIT 11, 10-41.

10 P.M. - 92-7, 10-42.

10:20 P.M. - UNIT 11, SIG. 28.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21:

6 A.M. - UNIT 2, 10-41.

6 A.M. - UNIT 11, 10-42.

8 A.M. - UNIT 2, LOCK OUT.

12:15 P.M. - UNIT 1 - WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, REPORT OF RECKLESS DRIVER NORTHBOUND ON S.R. 205 FROM C.R. 450 E.

12:50 P.M. - UNIT 2, STOPPED VEHICLE - HE IS OK. VERBAL WARNING TO G. PSARAKIS JR.

2 P.M. - 92-7, 10-41.

2 P.M. - UNIT 2, 10-42.

6:23 P.M. - 92-7, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, REPORT OF SOMEONE AGAIN DRIVING THROUGH THE EASEMENT BEHIND  N. MAIN ST.    ADVISED THIS HAPPENED AROUND 03:30 THIS MORNING. HE ALSO SHOWED WHERE THEY HIT HIS YELLOW STEEL POST AGAIN. HE SAID HE IS GOING TO PUT UP A LARGER POST THIS TIME. SUBJECT REQUESTS EXTRA PATROL.

8:43 P.M. - 92-7, WHITLEY COUNTY DISPATCH, REPORT OF POSSIBLE CHILD ABUSE.  CAME TO THE OFFICE WITH HER THREE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER. THINKS THAT EITHER DAD OR HIS GIRLFRIEND, PUT A MARK AND SOME LIGHT, OLDER BRUISING ON  LOWER BACK. THERE IS ALSO CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES APPARENTLY GOING ON THROUGH WHITLEY SUPERIOR COURT. I WILL BE SPEAKING WITH CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES ON 9/22/2008 FOR FURTHER DIRECTION.

10 P.M. - 92-3, 10-41.

10 P.M. - 92-7, 10-42.

10 P.M. - 92-3, IGA DETAIL. 

Churubusco Police log, Sept. 8-14, 2008

Monday, Sept. 8:

1:49 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 4, report of a possible drunk driver who just pulled into Farmers and Merchants Bank.

1:50 a.m. - Arrested for second operating while intoxicated (OWI), OWI w/controlled substance, OWI per se, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia - Michael E. Raska of Fort Wayne.

8 a.m. - Paperwork and running to Whitley County office.

8:34 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11, report of breaking and entering in progress on Mill Street. (For more on this story, go to Busco burglar …)

8:35 a.m. - Checked out. Entry made, few things taken, no suspect.

12:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11, report of personal injury accident on U.S. 33 south of Noble Line.

12:34 - Assisted with traffic.

2:05 p.m. - Unit 1 … subject at South Main in and advised that last night (this morning) around 2:45 a.m., his wife was up and saw someone looking in the windows, but did not call the police. Extra patrol requested.

2:15 p.m. - School check.  

2:30 p.m. - Allen County dispatch, report of breaking and enteing in progress on Bryie Road. White male with white T-shirt and blue jeans trying to kick in back door of residence. 

2:39 p.m - At Bryie Road along with several Allen County units - male ran north from the residence toward S.R. 205.

3:20 p.m. - K-9 unit searched the area, found nothing.

Tuesday, Sept. 9:

12:10 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, subject phoned in to report following a possible drunk driver northbound on S.R. 205 from C.R. 300 N - vehicle is all over the roadway and almost caused a head-on accident.

12:16 a.m. - Unit 4, issued a misdemeanor citation for driving while suspended to Timothy W. Peters of Churubusco.

7:53 a.m. Citation for speeding, 70/55, to Shawn Flora.

11:15 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of two mopeds at Threshers Ridge; one just drove through the caller’s yard at Wheatfield. I talked to two subjects. Told them to stop going through peoples’ yards. They said the lady had yelled at them before and they did not ride through her yard, but did ride through two other yards. Told them to stop.

8:05 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of a small child standing at the corner of Mulberry and Pleasant streets.

8:06 p.m. - Unit 1, Family member is with a small 2-year-old girl who wandered away from home in 200 block of West Pleasant Street. I could hear the girls’ brother yelling from the residence.

8:20 p.m. - Unit 1, girl’s mother said she looked all over the housefor little girl, but not outside. I advised mother she needs to keep a closer eye on her daughter. Will forward report to Child Protective Services.

10:22 p.m. - Trip to Columbia City to pick up J-4.

Wednesday, Sept. 10:

12:15 a.m. - To Columbia City to drop off J-4.

9:20 a.m. - Unit 1, Subject called to report a large truck turned onto Western Avenue from Whitley Street and drove into Pat Liggett’s yard, made ruts and cracked her new asphalt driveway.

2 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 3, Call J. Schumaker in reference to missing child report yesterday.

2:20 p.m. - Unit 3, Subject from Noble County called in reference to a trailer check … I referred him to Noble County.

8:30 p.m. - Unit 3, Spent a lot of time walking the neighborhood in the 300 block of Mill Street … showed the picture to Carl, he did not recognize the alleged burglar subject or the Blue Ford Focus the suspect was driving. The only other info was a report of a dark blue Crown Victoria type vehicle with very dark tinted windows. This same vehicle was also seen on C.R. 375 N about 8:10 a.m. (Monday) driving very slowly. Seemed odd …

Thursday, Sept. 11:

9:45 a.m. - A. Wies in to pick up a copy of case report.

9:50 a.m. - Unit 1, Mahlon Peters called … wanting to renew his handgun permit. Unit 2 will call when it is done. It expires in November.

3:15 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11, report of property damage accident on South Main Street in front of CVS.

3:15 p.m. - Driver seemed fine when I arrived, out of vehicle and walking around, but then began to have head and neck pain. Medic 21 made the scene and transported to Parkview downtown Fort Wayne. Subject left her vehicle on the lot of the orthodontist until family can pick it up.

7:30 p.m. - Unit 11, D. Nichterin to pick up the keys to vehicle from earlier accident.

10:20 p.m. - Chuck Mathieu advised that they are having salt pallets come up missing at Egolf’s IGA. Asked if we could patrol and watch for.

Friday, Sept. 12:

8:40 a.m. - Unit 3, report of battery shop in Noble County, 500E/500S, for a lock out.

11:45 a.m. - Unit 3, Subject - Greg from Continental Research - looking for Chad. He left his card. Was trying to sell flash lights.

3 p.m. - Unit 11, Subjects on station to report three male Hispanics who have been in the area of 7800 E. U.S. 33 asking for gas and looking in windows of houses and garages. They have been driving a tan or brown 2003 or 04 Chevy, boxy style, no plate info. Been in area a couple of times, including sometime last night.

4:30 p.m. - Unit 11, A. Fragodt on station for gun permit.

5 p.m. - Property damage accident at 100 S. Main Street.

5:01 p.m. - Accident involving S. Buchanan and B. Rosswurm. No alcohol.

8 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11, welfare check in the 400 block of south Washington Street.

11:32 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 4, alarm, check out Tomlinson’s Gun Store.    11:33 p.m. - Building is secure. County arrived. Key holder arrived. We checked the building, nothing found.

Saturday, Sept. 13:

12:23 a.m. - Unit 4, C. Bullock called and stated that A. Lemish has been driving by the house making derogatory remarks and gestures … she has a protective order against him.

12:30 a.m. - Attempted to call him, but did not get an answer. Found him at home … I told him if he was doing what she is saying to stop or he would end up in jail.

2:34 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 4, caller stated that he heard the fellowship church bell.

2:34 a.m. - The church doors and windows are secure

3:26 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of property damage accident  oin the 5700 block of U.S. 33. One vehicle left and it is still in the roadway.

3:29 a.m. - Unit 4, Cody McCoy of Churubusco ran off the roadway and rolled his car … his parents were already there. County is in route … County made the arrest and the accident report. I waited for Rohrer’s Towing and removal of car.

5 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11, report of erratic driver on U.S. 33 from C.R. 750E.

5:04 p.m. - Out with vehicle, a Blazer pulling another SUV on a trailer. Followed for a short time. The trailer itself was weaving slightly in the lane, but the driver was driving fine and not speeding.

Sunday, Sept. 14:

12 noon - Unit 11, Subject called stating that he had lost his keys, possibly in the area of the post office. There are several keys including a large gray auto key on Chrysler remote entry.

2:20 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 1, accident, two vehicles need towed, Furman vs Hampshire vs Comer - no alcohol. 

6:55 p.m. - Security signal at Perry’s Country Store in reference to front door.

7 p.m. - Front door of store is standing wide open. Had county try and make contact with owners, but they must be having phone trouble; unable to make contact. 

Monday, Sept. 1:

11:40 a.m. - Unit 3, Whitley County dispatch, check out Harvest Court, dog complaint; husband of complainant did not want us called. He went to the residence on Mill Stone Run and asked them to keep their dog at home. He asked me not to make contact unless the problem continues.

3 p.m. - Squad car, Unit 2, overheated. Will call in a.m. to have it looked at.

Tuesday, Sept. 2:

2:42 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, call from Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park on U.S. 33 - make contact with the father and have him contact the Garrett Police department in reference to his son.

2:47 a.m. - Message delivered.

3:02 a.m. - Unit 4; Whitley County dispatch, call from West Pleasant Street residence … her dogs are barking and she would like us to check around her residence.

3:03 a.m. - I walked around her house and did not find anything. I talked to her and she wasn’t sure why they kept barking.

9:35 a.m. - Unit 2, school check.

1:40 p.m. - Unit 1 and 2 took U2’s squad to shop in Columbia City.

2:30 p.m. - Unit 1, school check.

5:25 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 1 to Staunton Ave. for theft report.

5:30 p.m. - Talked with wife and husband and they advised a homemade speaker box and a Sony Explosion speaker and a Sony amp 4-channel missing.

6:45 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of physical fight burnt orange colored Ranger N/B from Mulberry to S.R. 205 - male grabbed female, punched her and put her back in the truck. Last seen turning on Liberty from Mulberry.

6:47 p.m. - Located truck on North Main Street, backed up to the north side of the residence. As I walked up to the house, I could hear male and female yelling.  A. Adams and D. Swihart advised everything was OK and nobody was hit. I advised Mr. Adams that he has a suspended driver’s license and he better not be driving. He also is serving weekends at WC Jail for driving while suspended and told him if we get called back, both will be arrested for disorderly conduct.

10:34 p.m. - Unit 4 out at Line Street in reference to a warrant. I advised him of the warrant and to get it taken care of tomorrow.

Wednesday, Sept. 3:

7:30 a.m. - School bus 18 reported that the stop arm was down and they were passed on C.R. 450E around 500N, blue Dodge.

7:50 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 2, check out dogs running loose again from Millstone Run. I put them away and closed the gate, but could not get anyone to come to the door.

10:10 a.m. - Out at school.

11:40 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch - need an assist in reference to a vehicle. Rep driver having trouble with homeowner. The vehicle was a Dodge, but was not in view, so I told the driver to leave his phone number, as there was a Jeep in the driveway with Michigan plates, so I think the owner will have to plate it with Indiana plates.

2:40 p.m. - School check.

Thursday, Sept. 4:

9:10 p.m. - Unit 1, Robert Taylor in for handgun permit.

9:50 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 1 to West Pleasant Street in reference to loose dog, brown colored boxer, Harley collar.

11:24 p.m. - Subject reported lost husky/pitbull mix dog on West Whitley Street. Owner N. Steiefel says it is friendly.

Friday, Sept. 5:

8:10 a.m. - Subject called and advised someone came into her residence and let her brown colored boxer out of her residence this morning.

8:15 a.m. - I talked with subject and advised that the dog has been loose since last night. She was unaware that the dog was gone. She went down the street to get the dog.

9:05 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 1 to North Timberlane in reference to a violation of protective order.

9:10 a.m. - J. Dentzer at the residence taking items from the garage. She has a court order to pick up her things from garage Saturday at noon, not today. She told the judge this morning that her stuff was outside in the rain.

10:40 a.m. - She go the items and was advised that the next time she violates the protective order, it’s off to jail she goes by authorization of the W.C. Prosecutor’s office.

10:45 a.m. - Report of loose cows on Line Street.

4 p.m. - Unit 3: The kids that painted OPFM on the Mountain Top coffeehouse and Mor For Less are juveniles - 17 and 15 - and admitted to doing it. And they came to me! So, tomorrow I plan to take them to both places, they are to admit what they did, apologize and set up a time to go and work it off, by painting the walls or whatever needs to be done. I spoke with ——- and she is very supportive (of this plan).

Saturday, Sept. 6:

5:20 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle in area of the Staunton cul-de-sac. Possibly an older Jag. Caller said the vehicle was at the neighbors’ across the street and drove clockwise around the turnaround a few times. Vehicle lights shining in her windows woke her up. I checked the area as well as surrounding area. I’ll check again when sun comes up.

6:10 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 3 check out pop machines around town. County said Columbia city and South Whitley got hit last night. Whoever did it pried the machine doors right off the hinges. Checked all I could think of in town. No damage.

8 a.m. - Unit 2 and 3 go to Mill Stone Run again and cite the owner for animals running at large. Citation to Michelle R. Thalman.

Sunday, Sept. 7:

3 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Unit 11 to call Abe Fragodt.

3:05 p.m. - He had questions about his firearm application.

3:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, assist with a tow truck with traffic on S.R. 205 in Noble County. No Noble County officers are available.

5:10 p.m. - Verbal warning for speeding and following too closely to David K. West.

7 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, lock out reported at the storage facility on Keystone Drive.

7:15 p.m. - Unit 11 approached by a subject that —- is driving her car with a suspended license. I found her vehicle parked at the park and no one was around. Black Taurus 4-drive. She is reportedly Signal 60 (narcotics/drugs involved) again.

8 p.m. - Alert from Whitley County - Unauthorized control reported of maroon Taurus with damage to grill, bumper and side mirror.

Churubusco Police Log

Aug. 24-29, 2008

Sunday, Aug. 24:

10:40 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of vandalism to a pool on East Whitley Street.

10:45 a.m. - At East Whitley. Subject had five eggs thrown into his pool. No damage, just clean up.

1:05 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, suicide attempt.

1:10 p.m. - On scene. Female took 17 Xanax pills and is very sleepy.

1:30 p.m. - Medics transported female to Parkview Hospital.

Monday, Aug. 25:

2:10 p.m. - Out at school.

6 p.m. - P/A fingerprints.

Tuesday, Aug. 26:

8:15 a.m. - Unit 3, assist ACD classic car tour traffic on I-69, S.R. 205 and U.S. 33 South to C & A Tool Engineering.

10:45 a.m. - Assist ACD classic cars tour from U.S. 33 to 205 West to Anderson Road.

11:30 - School patrol.

4:46 p.m. - Unit 2, fuel, 9.0 gallons.

5:10 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, lock out at CVS.

6:29 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Subject said his Jeep was vandalized between 2:45-3:34 while he was parked behind Valero. I will check in a.m. with Valero. Got doors and hood cad.

7:24 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, It’s Amy, she is worried about the guys selling magazines.

Wednesday, Aug. 27:

12:34 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, possible burglary on McCoy Drive.

12:35 a.m. - Check out building at McCoy Drive … the building was secure. Dispatch advised that if the building was secure then the subject would come and check out the inside of the building in the morning.

7:50 a.m. - Out at school.

8:14 a.m. - P/A a t McCoy Drive, fingerprints.

10:45 a.m. - Assist, funeral.

11:50 a.m. - Out at school.

6:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, rport of property damage accident at bus garage behind school.

6:43 p.m. - Sabrina Wormcastle hit a parked vehicle owned by Michael Richards, No alcohol involved.  

Thursday, Aug. 28:

10:30 a.m. - Out at school.

11:20 a.m. - Unit 2, Check on welfare check on dogs at West Pleasant Street.

2:07 p.m. - Unit 1, property damage accident in driveway of residence in 400 block of South Main Street.

2:08 p.m. - Clouse vs Meirich. No alcohol involved.

3 p.m. - Subject at station to report that she and —– got into an argument and —– accidentally hit their child. I had her write out a statement and will make contact with the male later.

3:40 p.m. - Out at —– and talked with  —-. He advised the female was slapping his hands as he was trying to hold their child and when he went to slap her hands, he accidentally hit the child. I had him write a statement.

 8:47 p.m. - Robert Taylor in for gun permit, I advised him we will call when it is ready.

10:05 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Mrs. Schott in reference to a report. She would like the report from the incident with her daughter. She said she will be in tomorrow.

Friday, Aug. 29:

4:32 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of two dogs running loose in the area of Methodist Church. Reported to be pit bulls.

4:46 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of harassment at —–. Spoke with subject and he advised that —–, a registered sex offender, used to live with him and the —- family until he threw him out two days ago. He said the man called him and threatened him. He wants no report filed. But he would like the man to be warned not ot come to his house, his workplace and not to call him.

5:05 p.m. - Tim DeWitt of SNG Safeguarding Inc. stopped in to advise that on Sunday morning (Aug. 31) he and his partner will be winterizing the vacant residence at Barnhart Street. He left a copy of his work order. I will leave the copy on the counter in case anyone asks about it.

Churubusco Police Log Aug. 18-24, 2008

Monday, Aug. 18:

3 p.m. - Out at elementary school to assist with traffic.

3 p.m.  - Call from female in reference to property … it’s on sofa. Now has no reason to be at her residence on U.S. 33 in Allen County.

3:15 p.m. - Back to the elementary school in reference to traffic detail. Mrs. Singer advised that the dump container has been moved so it should be back to normal …

4:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Mr. Taylor on station to pick up property. I called Whitley and Allen counties to see if the protective order had been served. It has not. But Allen County gave their civil phone number to Taylor. They will meet him before Friday and order will be served. Meanwhile, Taylor now has knowledge of it. I advised him that if he goes on the property, he will be jailed, at least for criminal trespass until order is served.

7:05 p.m. - Verbal warning to D. Rosswurm for no brake lights.

Tuesday, Aug. 19:

7:45 a.m. - Spoke with subject on South Street about the red Pontiac parked on the road. I advised her that it will need to be moved, and that the tires or any part of the vehicle may not be on the street. She agreed to do so.

7:50 a.m. - School detail.

10:30 a.m. - School patrol.

4 p.m. - Assisted Tony on eviction on Wheatfield Court and protective order served.

4:30 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, Call Cathleen. I gave Robert and Brooxsie til 9 p.m. to get off the lot. They are waiting on a vehicle.

6:45 p.m. - Possible problem at South Main —- out with his face covered with blood and has been drinking. Got him a wet cloth and had him clean up and stay inside.

9 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, lock out in 200 block of West Washington Street.

Wednesday, Aug. 20:

7:45 a.m. - School detail.

7:15 p.m. - Citation for speeding to Robert A. Cashdollar of Auburn

8:52 p.m. - Citation for speeding to Frank J. Chartier of Columbia City.

Thursday, Aug. 21:

3:30 a.m. - Noble County dispatch, possible breaking and entering at the storage center at U.S. 33 and S.R. 9 … got there with three other units and found it to be a building to the north making the noises heard by the person who called in.

8:09 a.m. - Citation for expired license plate, 8/07, Noe Rangel. Also, citation for no operator’s license when required. Towed vehicle. Took car to Rohrer’s. He will need insurance, plates and driver’s license to get it out of impound.

Friday, Aug. 22:

12 noon - Subject in to file a report for a lost cell phone. Cheryl Degler on McDuffee Road. Phone is black rocker from Centennial. Lost on 8-21–08 between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Carroll Middle School.

This week’s question involves the burning of trash.

The burning of trash - legal and illegal -  has been brought up several times at Town Council meetings and also mentioned in complaints called in to the Churubusco Police Dept.

As the ordinance reads, residents can burn natural products in a residential area, but not in a business area.

It has always been the practice of the Churubusco Police Dept. to allow burning in town as long as it is being watched and we do not receive any complaints from the neighbors. If we receive complaints, we then ask the the people to put the fire out. If it is unattended we will call the Smith Twp. Fire Dept. to come out and  extinguish the fire.

The best advise for burning in town is to keep the fire small and use common sense, especially when it comes to the smoke blowing towards a neighbor’s house. Below is the Town Ordinance in full.

Thanks,

Chad Fulkerson

Marshal, Churubusco Police Dept.

91.06 BURNING TRASH IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to cause any
paper, trash, or other debris to be burned in the business or industrial areas
of the town, except where an approved, attended incinerator is used.

(B) The incinerator to be used shall be approved in writing by the Fire
Chief, and shall be attended at all times when in use.
(Ord. 366, passed 5-17-72) Penalty, see § 91.99

§ 91.99 PENALTY.

(A) Whoever violates any provision of this chapter for which no penalty is
otherwise provided shall be fined not more than $100 for each offense. A
separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs
or continues.

(B) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate or fail to comply
with the provisions of § 91.06 shall be punished by a fine not to exceed
$50. (Ord. 366, passed 5-17-72)

(Send your questions for the Churubusco Police Department to editor@buscovoice.com. Questions will be answered in a future column in the order in which they are received.)

Churubusco Police log - Aug. 11-17, 2008

Monday, Aug. 11:

11:40 a.m. - Took paperwork to Whitley County for Kathy.

3:15 p.m. - Call from female who is picking up her property and wants me to stand by to keep —— from giving her any trouble.

4:10 p.m. - Female has all of her property and has no reason to go back to the apartment.

4:10 p.m. - possible electrocution at BRC Rubber company.

4:45 p.m. - County dispatch, report of physical fight, 17-year-old fighting with parents. The parents gave me a chance to talk to him. I advised that until he is 18, what his parents say goes. And, if anyone from our department has to deal with him again as a minor, he will cited into the probation department. Spoke with Leslie from probation. She said he has been on probation before and if he comes back, he will be dealt with severely.

8:30 p.m. - Unit 3 made contact with —–. Set interview for tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12:

10 a.m. - Report of loose dog in Jewel Court.

10:10 a.m. - Talked to owner. She advised the dog was in the back yard and she was unaware it had gotten out. She will check the fence.

2:20 p.m. - Unit 3 to some schoolbooks from back at the school.

2:45 p.m. - Unit 3 called —–. Had to leave a message.

3:30 p.m. - Parents on station to to get statement forms. Advised they are gutting their son’s bedroom, shutting off his phone and want him cited into probation.

3:45 p.m. - Theft subject on station for interview. I have made up my mind that he is involved. He has a real smug attitude, seems to make up his story as he goes. He admitted nothing, but I’m not done with him yet …

4:15 p.m. - County dispatch, 911 call from Greenwood Drive. A daughter has two children and is living with her mom. She has nowhere else to go, yet she contributes nothing to the household. Grandmother would put her out if it were not for the kids. She cannot be reasoned with. I advised if she wanted her daughter put out to call us.

6:05 p.m. - All units … call for assistance at the Methodist Church in Collins; male subject resisting law enforcement. Requesting an officer with a Tazer.

7 p.m. - Verbal warning for speeding and failure to sign and carry registration, Megan Nicole Lindsay.

9 p.m. - Called to block of U.S. 33. Female fears A. is going to kill her. Allen County officers are requesting I stand by. Female had a protective order, but it expired. He has been calling again. He is from Columbia City. I walked perimeter of house with female and stayed until 9:30 p.m. No Allen County officer as of yet. I requested dispatch call them and tell them I was leaving. Female still wants to see an Allen County officer. I encouraged subject to get another protective order and to let Allen County dispatch know it is an ongoing problem. Subject keeps letting him come back. There is a very large rottweiler at the residence.

10 p.m. - Out at juvenile’s residence. Picked up statement forms from parents and a plastic bag of illegal substance and paraphernalia. I will forward to probation department.

Wednesday, Aug. 13:

4:36 p.m. - Lock out at the park.

8:19 p.m. - Report of theft of purse at Faith Lutheran Church. Victim said purse was taken from office area while church service was taking place. They observed three young, Black children come into the church during the service, but did not see what they were doing. Only thing on vehicle was a light color …silver … no direction. Items stolen include driver’s license, credit cards and keys to house and vehicles.

10:43 p.m. - Report of a black Sunfire behind a Main Street bar with a child in it and no one around.

10:43 p.m. - The mother, of Columbia City, came out about eight minutes later. I got her info and told her I would be turning it over to the Whitley County Prosecutor’s office.

Thursday, Aug. 14:

11:30 a.m. Lock out in 300 block of Mill Street.

1:16 p.m. - Lock out in 7500 block of C.R. 550N.

4:07 p.m. - Allen County is attempting to locate ——. He and his girlfriend just got into another verbal argument … unable to locate him. She could be bringing an item up to the station so he can pick it up here and not have to go to her house.

5:34 p.m. - Verbal warning for speeding, D. Hughes of Fort Wayne.

5:45 p.m. - Citation for passenger restraint violation (over 4 years old, but less than 12) and verbal warning for failure to yield to R. Hartman of Columbia City.

6:30 p.m. - Noble County dispatch, they have an off-duty officer following an allegedly drunk driver northbound on U.S. 33, just coming into town.

6:35 p.m. - Arrested for operating while intoxicated, W. Johnson of Albion. Second OWI offense.

Friday, Aug. 15:

6:30 a.m. - Subject in to complain about a large dog that is often running loose.

8:30 a.m. - Out at Staunton Avenue, where I believe the dog lives. No one home. Left a copy of the ordinance and explanation of the complaint in the door.

9:45 a.m. - Citation for speeding to D. Foster.

10 a.m. - Vehicle ID check, $5.

11:45 a.m. - Vehicle ID check, $5.

3:20 p.m. - Allen County called for welfare check of an employee at local manufacturing plant on U.S. 33. Check out well-being of subject.

3:40 p.m. - Talked to subject at workplace. Everything is OK. He is stressed with events going on in his life, but is not a threat to himself.

6:25 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, report of breaking and entering in progress at Lot 12, Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park.

6:28 p.m. - Subjects were looking at the trailer and went in through a window.

6:35 p.m. - No breaking and entering. They were looking at the trailer to possibly buy it.

6:45 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, property damage accident in the rear parking lot of the school. Mullins vs Amber. No alcohol.

10:41 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, called to laundromat.

10:42 p.m. - Dell Owen advised that at about 11:30 a.m. today a young man rode his bike to the laundromat, checked a toy machine for coins, kicked the machine, saw the surveillance camera and walked over and unplugged it. He wanted to know if we could help identify the boy. I could not tell who he was. He also stated that the boy has possibly been coming in and getting into the tanning bed by prying the door open and somehow using them without paying.

11:28 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, subject called, stated his wife is extremely drunk, she left residence and is heading north toward U.S. 33. He is worried about her condition and her being too close to the highway. She is in red/white top and blue jeans

11:30 p.m. - For some reason dispatch gave this to the county units … checked the area and surroundings … I could not find her.

Saturday, August 16:

12:30 a.m. - While I was at the gas station, —- came up to me and stated that she and her boyfriend had gotten into a verbal argument earlier and she just wanted to make a record of it in case she has to go to court for custody of their child. She told me though, that the sister came over with alcohol and —- has possibly been drinking. I went to the complex where he lives, but he was not there. I found him at his sister’s house. He said that he had one beer while he was there. He tested .00 on breathalyzer test. I told him and his sister that I was getting statements from all parties and turning it into the prosecutor’s office and that I wasn’t taking anyone to jail tonight. She called later and wanted to press battery charges against —–. I told her I was getting statements and that I wasn’t taking anyone to jail tonight.

12:52 a.m. - Unit 6 came up to a property damage accident on C.R. 600N prior to going home. He gave the info to the county and their unit came out and worked it. 2:12 a.m. - Cited into court for driving while suspended with a prior for the same. R. White of Fort Wayne. Called his father to come and get the truck.

2:25 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, —— stated his wife is outside the house screaming and banging on doors, limo in driveway … she is threatening to leave in her own car and trying to get inside.

2:28 a.m. - She left in the limo prior to me getting here … checked MPV, but she wasn’t there. Called the limo driver’s parents and left a message to have him call me or to keep for the night until she was sober and if she came back, to call us.

9:18 a.m. Whitley County dispatch, report of motorcycle northbound on U.S. 33 from Chase Road. Stopped driver of 2003 maroon Honda Goldwing in NAPA parking lot. Verbal warning speeding and improper passing.

1:15 p.m. - Female subject at station to pick up her recovered wallet.

8:50 p.m. - Whitley County dispatch, unknown problem in east 700 block of C.R. 700N. Witness saw a male throw a female down into a ditch.

8:53 p.m. - Juvenile stated she would not get into the car for him to take her home … unsure what is really going on … won’t tell us anything. Due to her age, I called her mother. At first she wouldn’t even give us her mother’s name. Told her either we call her mother or I place her until we get ahold of a parent. Got ahold of mom, she said she did not want her daughter with —– after experiencing some problems. I told the girl she was coming with me and meeting her mother at the station. I said later if the subject writes a statement and there is enough evidence, battery charges could be filed on him.  Mom picked up girl.

Sunday, Aug. 17:

2:02 a.m. - Allen County dispatch, problems again at —- residence on U.S. 33. Ex-girlfriend said former boyfriend has been calling and text messaging her. I looked around the area for him. Did not find him.

Busco Police Q/A

(This is a new feature that will run each week preceding the police log. Send your questions for the Churubusco Police Department to editor@buscovoice.com. The questions will be forwarded to Town Marshal Chad Fulkerson who will answer them in this weekly column.)

 Q. What is the law pertaining to seat belts and pickup trucks?   –Chris S., Churubusco

A. The Indiana State Statue below is the seat belt law and, as it reads you are not permitted to ride in the back of a forward moving pickup truck.  Thanks for the question.

Safety Standard Number 208 (49 CFR 571.208); and
        (2) is standard equipment installed by the manufacturer;
shall have a safety belt properly fastened about the occupant’s body at all times when the vehicle is in forward motion.
The above State Statue is the seat belt law and, as it reads you are not permitted to ride in the back of a forward moving pickup truck.  Thanks for the question.

                                          –Chad Fulkerson, Marshal, Churubusco Police Dept. 

Churubusco Police Log, Aug. 4-10

Monday, Aug. 4:

6:53 a.m. - Unit 2, fuel, 12.4 gallons;

10:08 a.m. - Whitley County dispatch, possible burglary in 100 block of McCoy Drive … it was the bug guy, he had a key and code, just did not get to it in time.

11:20 a.m. - Whitley County, subject in to file theft report. I spoke with —– who stated subject has helmet, goggles and hair straightener … is at work and does not get off until 3 p.m., so I will talk to him Thursday when I get back on duty. He is staying in on — East.

1:15 p.m. - Whitley County, Subject called stated that the girl is calling them at all hours and subject wants it to stop. I told her to come up to the PD and fill out a statement and form so we know what is going on and can take care of it. On July 26 Officer Crapser called the girl and told her not to call or go to the residence.

Tuesday, Aug. 5:

7:20 p.m. - Check smoke in area of Main and Clingerman, possible house fire … it was a burn pile.

8:30 p.m. - Subject gave me the “whole” story, I asked her where her statement was and she said she had not had time to do it yet. I advised that the department was not taking any action until she submitted a signed statement. She said she would try and get it here by morning. I went to girl’s house and advised that she is not to go over to that house, but was unaware about calling. I advised her again not ot call or go over there. I also advised her that when a statement form came we have to write it up and send it to probation.

Wednesday, Aug. 6:

10:30 a.m. - vehicle ID check, $5;

2:30 p.m. - subject in to report lost trailer plate, Scott Chaffee.

Thursday, Aug. 7:

1:08 a.m. - citation to Lawrence Schwallier for disregarding automatic signal;

9 a.m. - burn 3 hours comp;

3:46 p.m. - report of reckless driver on U.S. 33 and Carroll Road;

6:12 p.m. - Talked to Mr. Ford that has been parking on Maple Lane - asked him not to park on roadway.

7:50 p.m. - Whitley County: be on the lookout for a white S-10 with a paper plate … wife called in and believes he is in the Busco or Albion area and he is always drunk.

Friday, Aug. 8:

3 a.m. - report of possible prowler in 100 block of Home Avenue. I found nothing.

7 a.m. - Signal 8 at Brevin’s, sometime between 11:30 p.m., 8/7/08, and 5:45 a.m., 8/8/08, the bag containing the start-up money for the day was removed from its normal place. There was no forced entry … can think of no suspects, no recent firings, no beefs with anyone!

11:50 a.m. - called to Brevin’s again … they don’t believe ——- could possibly be the suspect, but they want to add more to the list of stolen items. I advised that if some good info that leads to a suspect comes up to call our department immediately and not to wait until Monday when I come back from a day off!

12 noon - Complaint call, subject J. Myers complained of kids squirting him with water when he rode past them on South Main Street … found the kid. Made him apologize to Myers face-to-face and I confiscated the squirt guns!

6:12 p.m. - assisting on a car/deer accident at I.U. pond on U.S. 33.

9:43 p.m. - Whitley County, report of puppy seen in the area of Line Street and Tulley Street.

10:16 p.m. - Whitley County, report of man dressed in dark clothing and a back pack walking in the area of Harrold Road.

10:18 p.m. - I did not find the subject, but talked to some kids and they pointed him in the direction of the house he was looking for.

Saturday, Aug. 9:

12 midnight: report of possible drunk driver, white Cobra mustang northbound on Main Street from Maple lane with a 3-5 minute time lapse.

12:51 - Verbal warning for disregarding automatic signal, A. King of Churubusco.

2:05 a.m. - Out with another unit at Uncle Mike’s to assist with an alleged drunk until another Noble County unit arrives on scene.

2:50 a.m. - Whitley County just transferred a call to Allen County in reference to subjects in corn field, around house and in vehicle on Bryie Road.

2:59 a.m. - Found and stopped vehicle … they were dropping off a female to see her ex-boyfriend … Dad was not happy about the visit … sent the vehicle on its way home and am out looking for the female. She is possible still on foot in the area. They were not sure if she got picked up or not.

3:40 a.m. - 10-8 … utility on the female.

8 a.m. - took the goggles and helmet to —- and told —– not to contact other parties involved.

11 a.m. - funeral detail.

9:30 a.m. possible drunk driver reported in maroon maybe Malibu northbound on U.S. 33 from Subway … caller would not give their info.

11:49 p.m. - verbal warning for failure to stop, L. Larner of Albion.

Sunday, Aug. 10:

12:35 a.m. - verbal warning for no turn signal and license plate light out, M. Richardson of Churubusco.

1:23 a.m. - verbal warning for following too closely, Kathleen A. Tipton of Columbia City.

1:38 a.m. - verbal warning for no headlights when required, J. Conwell of Churubusco.

2:04 a.m. - arrested two juveniles from Columbia City for minor in possession of alcohol, going wrong way on one way and possession of tobacco by a minor.

8:06 p.m. - assist on a 911 hangup call on U.S. 33, Turned out to be a verbal altercation, C. W. and R. T., took some clothing and left.

9 p.m. - Russell Cochran on station - told him to call Unit 3 Monday afternoon.

9:53 p.m. - citation for learner’s permit violation, M. Johnson of Elkhart, warning for disregarding automatic signal and expired license … had the passenger drive from there.

10:49 p.m. - report of an unwanted party in 300 block of North Main Street … One subject is wanting other subject to leave the residence … he is the renter and there is no battery that happened … had her call her parents … I took her and the 10-month-old to U.S. 33/Washington Center Road to meet with her father.

11:39 a.m. - Back in 300 block of North Man Street after male subject called Whitley County and stated he wanted to state his case.

Parents of the students in New Era Show Choir donned Mickey - and Minnie - Mouse ears and were knee-deep in suds, scrubbing cars Saturday in McDonalds parking lot. The parents not only washed cars but gave away door prizes and sold Mickey Mouse cookies, as well. The fundraiser was held in order to raise money to help send choir members to DisneyWorld in March.

Tim King entices customers to the fundraiser car wash for the New Era Show Choir Saturday at McDonalds.

Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $5 and the show is $2, or enjoy both for only $6.

Dinner will include brats, hamburgers, chips and dessert. The actual show choir competition season starts at the end of the year with the first invitational scheduled for January.

Watch this site for future video, photos and updates on the New Era Show Choir.

Churubusco Police Log July 28-Aug. 3, 2008

Monday, July 28:12 noon - Dispatch Whitley County, Unit 2 called, she was out to lunch; 7:40 p.m. - Verbal warning for left of center, R. Hilton; 9:45 p.m. - call advising of unwanted party at home in 400 block of South Main Street; 9:46 p.m. - subject won’t leave per his grandmother’s request … he moved back in with her, but she wants him out … he left the residence; 10:30 p.m. - DeKalb County in pursuit of a vehicle near LaOtto; 10:40 p.m. - Posted on state road to watch for vehicle; 11:14 p.m. - subject of pursuit in custody via DeKalb County and State Police.

Tuesday, July 29: 12:45 a.m.- Suspicious vehicle at Blue Ridge Mobile Home Court; 12:45 a.m. - It’s N. Pressler and he is stating that the transmission went out of his car and they are awaiting a ride from his pregnant girlfriend’s mother; 4:07 p.m. = Called to 100 block of Staunton Avenue in reference to man’s claim of neighbor sending his family harassing letters; 4:20 p.m. - Talked with homeowner. He advised a letter was mailed to him telling them if they did not keep their cats in their own yard, the letter writer was going to start trapping the cats and chipmunks, as well.  He said his other neighbor got a letter telling them to walk their dog more. He believes the neighbor sent the letters, but they are not signed. 4:25 p.m. - went to the neighbor’s house who got the other letter, but no one was home. 4:32 p.m. - Dispatch Whitley County, unwanted party at the Lucky Lady … salesman there is refusing to leave; 4:35 p.m. - Salesman did not want to leave until I got there, so it did not look like he was running away.

Wednesday, July 30: 10:30 a.m. - verbal warning, parking violation, to Stevie J. Sizemore; 6:27 p.m. - Dispatch Whitley County Welfare check requested in 9000 block of Commerce Drive in reference to 911 call ,,, spoke with Lori at Farmers and Merchants Bank, everything is OK. They are having a new phone system installed and it was being tested; 7:28 p.m. - Dispatch, Welfare check requested in the 200 block of West Pleasant Street … spoke with A. Pressler, he said he came to pick up his vehicle, but could not get anyone to open the door. He also advised that the subject will not answer his telephone calls and his vehicle is still not fixed. No contact with homeowner. I explained that this is a civil matter and he may need to go through the court to resolve the situation; 8:52 p.m. Report of vehicle driving through alley behind 500 block of West Whitley Street, no contact with driver, but I did speak with his grandmother about the complaint. She advised she would pass my warning along to him.

Thursday, July 31: 11:30 a.m. - Bank robbery in Whitley County, just occurred  at Lake City Bank in Columbia city. Suspect is White male, gray hair - in 40s or 50s - left behind Krogers on a black crotch rocket wearing blue work pants and shirt; 11:35 a.m. - Three units behind the motorcycle northbound on C .R. 400N, then lost sight of him; 12:45 p.m., searched the Tri-Lakes area … several witnesses saw the bike, but nobody saw where it went; 1:30 p.m. - Mindy Conrad stopped by station to say hi; 3:25 p.m. - Cement turtle at Point Building partially in street … B2 and I moved it back; 6:15 p.m. - Dispatch, report of a reckless driver southbound on U.S. 33, green Ford Explorer from North Carolina.

Friday, Aug. 1: 1:49 a.m. = Dispatch report of possible accident behind house in the 400 block of North Main (along the utility right-of-way). Subject had placed a steel post in his yard to keep people from driving through his yard and someone struck the post; 10:40 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to Irma Rivera Sauceda; 3:31 p.m. - Property damage accident at on Douglas Street … Fulk and Egolf; 11:12 p.m. - Attempted to serve warrant on subject who lives on South Washington Street … he was not home … is on the road (truck driver) and will possible be home tomorrow or Sunday.

Sat., Aug. 2: 12:55 a.m. - Verbal warning for failure to dim headlights to William G. Borror of Fort Wayne; 1:06 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to Esteban Martinez of Elkhart; 1:20 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding to Chelsea M. Doyle of Leo; 2:11 a.m. - Citation for speeding to Travis Lee Reiling of Churubusco; 5:25 - Dispatch, report of lockout at the park; 10:25 p.m. - Subject came into station to report he got into a fight with his wife and wanted to know his options. I called Noble County and they told me to tell him to go to Albion. I didn’t think that was right. I called back and told them to have an officer come to our station or to the subject’s address when available … still did not hear anything after shift change … called one of the deputies and he checked with his dispatch and the info was not given to the next shift. He talked to the subject and came to the station for a report and the pictures; 11:50 - Assisted Noble County in reference to the above domestic battery incident in Ari … arrested the wife for domestic battery in the presence of a minor.

Sunday, Aug. 3: 1:12 a.m. - Verbal warning for speeding, George L. Bufink of Churubusco; 1:24 a.m. - Verbal warning for following too close to Seth A. Coe of Churubusco; 2:04 a.m. - Dispatch, report of three males in the 300 block of Mill Stone Run TPing houses and carrying a trash bag full of toilet paper; 3 a.m. Verbal warning for speeding to Jerry J.