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Commissioners earmark ARPA funds
AUBURN — The DeKalb County commissioners Monday approved a template for the use of remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds that it will take to the DeKalb County Council for consideration. As of July 12, the ARPA fund balance was $4,847,297, the commissioners heard.
Local police officers make three arrests
AUBURN — Police made these arrests Monday, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Olivia Shetley, 20, of the 1600 block of Cherokee Road, Fort Wayne, was arrested at 7:38 a.m. July 29 by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant alleging failure to appear (illegal possession, consumption or transportation of alcohol by a minor, a Class C misdemeanor). Shetley was being held without bond until seen in court.
Man wanted by Community Corrections shot, killed on PFW campus
FORT WAYNE — A man who reportedly did not return to DeKalb County Community Corrections was fatally shot by Fort Wayne Police on the campus of Purdue University-Fort Wayne. The name, age and town of residence of the deceased individual, an adult male, have not released. At approximately 7:17...
Public Meetings
8:30 a.m. — DeKalb County Drainage Board, Commissioners Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St., Auburn. 7 p.m. — Model train club, Heritage Park Museum basement, 300 N. Randolph St. 7 p.m. — Knights of Columbus Council 1790, Bennett Hall, St. Joseph Church basement, 300 W. Houston...
Local police officers make several arrests
AUBURN — Police made these arrests Thursday, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Dakota Hart, 24, of the 7300 block of South S.R. 9, Wolcottville, was arrested at 2 p.m. July 25 by Indiana State Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor. Hart was being held on $7,500 cash or 10% clerk bond.
School board hears update on school safety
WATERLOO — DeKalb Central school district safety director Austin Harrison provided an update on school safety at the July 16 school board meeting. Harrison said the district has partnerships and ongoing collaboration with Indiana State Police, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Auburn Police Department, Ashley-Hudson Police Department, Waterloo Marshal’s Department, local fire departments, Auburn Mayor Dave Clark, the Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana School Safety Hub of the Indiana Department of Education.
Local police officers make two arrests
AUBURN — Police made these arrests Wednesday, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Damian Patrick, 29, of the 200 block of North Elm Street, Butler, was arrested at 1:35 p.m. July 24 by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office on charges of domestic battery as a Level 6 felony and as a Class A misdemeanor. Patrick was held without bond until seen in court.
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
Garrett, IN – An Indiana man was apprehended Friday night following a high-speed chase through a construction zone in DeKalb and Noble counties, resulting in a crashed patrol car and multiple felony charges. The Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a trooper...
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
Abbott eager to lead DeKalb Eastern
BUTLER — There are a couple of things to know about Ryan Abbott, DeKalb Eastern’s new superintendent. He’s always ready to take on a challenge. With wife Jayme in the audience, Abbott was officially hired Friday at a special school board meeting. The Abbotts have two sons, Reid and Roen.
Fort Wayne man facing a slew of felonies after late night Friday pursuit with Indiana State Police
GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) — Numerous law enforcement agencies came together to arrest a Fort Wayne man after a lengthy pursuit that began in DeKalb County and ended in Noble County. The incident started around 9:30 p.m. Friday when a state trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on 43-year-old...
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