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A PIERCETON — A Sunday night crash on US 30 in Pierceton involving three trucks has left one person dead.

The accident happened at 8:16 p.m., according to a news release byKosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. 

A preliminary investigation determined that two of the westbound semis were stopped on US 30 at the intersection of State Road 13 when a third semi struck the rear of one and continued forward, then struck the other before coming to rest, police said.

Richard L. Bacorn, 65, Orland Park, Ill., was driving the third vehicle that rear-ended the first. He was pronounced deceased by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office from injuries sustained in the crash.

The other drivers, Christopher Lee, 47, Fort Wayne, and John A. Lamourine, 41, Zanesville, Ohio, escaped injury.

The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County FACT Team.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Kosciusko County 911 Dispatch, Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, North Webster PD, Winona Lake PD, Warsaw- Wayne Fire Territory, Washington Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, and Reichert & Knepp Towing.

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WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office have announced plans for the next Citizens Police Academy. 

The upcoming academy represents the 26th session and is open to all Kosciusko County residents and offers a firsthand experience of law enforcement operations.

The Academy will meet weekly on Wednesdays beginning September 16th and will conclude on November 18.

The application deadline is Sept. 2, and you can apply here.

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WARSAW — Three days of events kick off Tuesday morning at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds as the Sheriff's Office hosts its eighth annual Camp Hero.

The free camp requires pre-registration and more than 300 youths are expected to participate this week.

Many of the events feature the work of law enforcement, firefighters and EMS, and set the stage for physical challenges such as a tug of of war contest and water games to educational sessions on crime scene investigations and the dangers of vaping.

Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Doug Light said the activities are educational, challenging and fun.

Camp Hero continues to grow in different ways and much of that has to do with community support. A banner at the entrance of the fairgrounds that salutes sponsors of the camp continues to grow, Light said.

"We have more kids and more activities and you need more staff. We're blessed in this community to have people that are willing to provide us all that," Light said.

The Sheriff's Office relies heavily on other departments and works to improve the programs each year. 

“We kind of combined with DNR, they're going to do some boat rides around Winona, but this year our divers are actually going to get the kids in the water and actually let them kind of experience scuba a little bit," Light said.

The camp continues through Thursday and ends with a graduation ceremony.

To learn more about betting involved next year, contact the sheriff's office.

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WARSAW — A motorist died Monday night after a vehicle left the road and hit a tree south west of Warsaw.

The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on CR 200S east of CR675W in Harrison Township, according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office.

Preliminary investigation determined an Impala was eastbound on CR 200 when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

The investigation is ongoing and the name of the driver will be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County FACT Team.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Kosciusko County 911 Dispatch Center, Burket Fire Department, Silver Lake Police Department, Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, and Reichert & Knepp Wrecker Service.

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WARSW — The Net43 drug task force conducted a drug sweep last week, resulting in 17 arrests.

Following the leads from several drug tips provided by local residents in Kosciusko County, law enforcement officers arrested the following people.

• Jeremy Jacob Neibert — Operating a vehicle without financial responsibility and violation of a conditional license. Bond $500.00 Cash
• Joshua Allan Miller — Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While Suspended. Bond $1,000.00 cash
• Chase Lee Mullins — Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia. Bond $1,000.00 cash
• Brandi Kay Hall — Possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia. Bond $1,000.00 cash

Officers also made six misdemeanor drug arrests, six misdemeanor traffic arrests, and a Habitual Traffic violator arrest.

Participating agencies included Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw Police Department, Mentone Police Department, Silver Lake Police Department, Claypool Police Department, North Webster Police Department and Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office continued its crackdown on illegal drugs, in Operation Heatwave.

The Kosciusko County Narcotics Enforcement Team, NET 43, remains dedicated to the citizens of Kosciusko County, providing integral investigations and enforcement of Indiana’s drug laws.

The investigators of NET43 would like to remind the citizens of Kosciusko County
and surrounding areas they can provide drug tip information by emailing NET43@kcgov.com or calling the NET43 tip line at 574-372-2494.

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WARSAW — A 32-year-old man is dead after a single-car crash Tuesday afternoon in Kosciusko County. 

The crash happened around 4 p.m. on State Road 13 near the South Barbie Drive in Tippecanoe Township, according to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said Bryce Dillon, of Wabash, was driving south on 13 in a Buick Lucerne when the vehicle left the east side of the roadway.

The car then overcorrected, crossed both lanes of travel, before it went off the road and hit a tree.

Police said Dillon died at the scene.

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WARSAW — A motorcyclist died in a crash early Friday morning just south of Warsaw.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded Friday
morning, at 5:14 a.m., to a two-vehicle accident on State Road 15 south of Short Ridge Dr.

Emergency personnel arrived on scene and located a Buick Regal driven by Haciel Juarez-Gutierrez and an Indian Roadmaster motorcycle driven by Randy Schmucker, 64, Warsaw, involved in a head-on collision.

Preliminary investigation determined the Buick was southbound on State Road 15 and crossed the center line, striking the motorcycle, which was northbound on State Road 15.

Schmucker was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Kosciusko County Coroner, Tyler Huffer, from injuries sustained in the crash.

Haciel Juarez-Gutierrez, 19, Warsaw, was not injured in the crash.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Kosciusko County
County 911 Dispatch Center, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Warsaw Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department, Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, and Reichert & Knepp Wrecker Service.

The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County FACT Team.

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LaPorte County Sheriff Ronald Heeg is asking the community to keep deputy Jon Samuelson in their prayers after he was injured in a shooting.

Indiana State Police said Sharod Grafton, Jr., shot Samuelson three times at Franciscan Health, a hospital in Michigan City, on Friday, according to a report from WNDU.

Samuelson was taken to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. ISP said Samuelson was in stable but critical condition.

Sheriff Heeg said they are asking the community to come together in support of Samuelson.

“Now more than ever, we need our residents across the county to stand together in strength, faith and support for one of our own,” Heeg said. “Deputy Samuelson has dedicated his life to serving and protecting this county, and we ask everyone now to stand beside him and his loved ones with prayer and solidarity. Please keep Jon, his family, and the entire LCSO law enforcement community in your thoughts and prayers.”

According to ISP, Samuelson saw a stranded motorist, identified as Grafton, and decided to help. Grafton asked Samuelson for a ride to the hospital, to which he obliged.

Moments later, Samuelson learned the vehicle Grafton was found with had been involved in prior criminal activity. ISP said Samuelson went back to the hospital to talk to Grafton, which led to a scuffle and ultimately the shooting.

Various police departments across the region offered words of support after three shootings, including the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook: “Our hearts and prayers are going out to Deputy Samuelson, his family and the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department.”

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WARSAW — A Syracuse woman was killed and a Milford man was injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.

According to a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred near the residence of 2701 E. CR 700N east of CR 200  at 2:54 p.m. on CR 700N.

Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found a Nissan Altima, driven by Ranee Tom, 49, Syracuse, and a Ford F150, driven by Scott Smith, 74, Milford.

Preliminary investigation determined the Nissan Altima was westbound on CR 700N and crossed the center line, hitting the Ford F150.

Tom was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office.

Smith was flown from the scene by Lutheran Air to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County FACT.

The KCSO was assisted at the scene by the Kosciusko County 911 Dispatch Center, Plain Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Lutheran Air, Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office and Crouse Wrecker Service.

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