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Cass County, IN – Wabash Driver Airlifted After Rollover Crash on US 35
Logansport, IN – A rollover crash near County Road 500 East and US 35 seriously injured a Wabash man early Friday morning. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies discovered the scene at approximately 1:42 a.m., finding a single vehicle with an ejected driver about 100 feet from the roadway. According...
Man missing overnight rescued from river by Hamilton Police Department, Warsaw Fire Department
HAMILTON, Ill. — A man was rescued from flood waters Saturday morning while he was kayaking in the Mississippi River. Mike Boley, chief of the Hamilton Police Department, reported in a press release that at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July 20, a call was received in reference to a person who had been missing overnight in the flood waters near the Spring Island Campground.
Police shoot escaped, aggressive dog
WABASH — Wabash Police Department were dispatched last week to subdue an aggressive, potentially dangerous dog. The escaped animal was in the 100 block of Ross Avenue. According to a police report, a homeowner on Ross Avenue called 9-11 dispatch last Wednesday reporting a large dog outside of residence preventing homeowners from leaving. The request for assistance ultimately led to the shooting of a family K-9, according to Wabash City Police Department Public Information Office Captain Chad Galligan.
Two new firefighters, promotion in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Fire Department celebrated the promotion of a longtime firefighter on Monday and welcomed two new recruits. Matt Blackburn has spent 11 years with the Fire Department. He was promoted to lieutenant during a morning ceremony at the Huntington City Building. Fire Chief Tony Johnson recognized Blackburn’s leadership, reliability and contributions as a member of several boards and committees.
Warsaw Man Arrested For Allegedly Setting Trash Can In Store On Fire
WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for allegedly setting a trash can in a store on fire. James Robert Roder, 38, 27 EMS B59 Lane, Warsaw, is charged with arson and resisting law enforcement with a risk of bodily injury, both level 6 felonies; and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor.
Harrell Receives Seven Years In Prison For Using Mallet To Batter Woman Multiple Times
WARSAW — A Warsaw woman will serve seven years in prison for using a mallet to batter a woman multiple times. Carrie A. Harrell, 41, 5806 S. Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw, was charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and residential entry, a level 6 felony. Three additional criminal charges, including a Level 2 felony for burglary with a deadly weapon, were all dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Warsaw Man Arrested for Domestic Battery
WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for allegedly battering a woman. Marco Antonio Cleto, 26, 450 Wexford Place, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 years of age present and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.
Romero Arrested For Allegedly Driving Under Influence With Three Children In Vehicle
WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence while three children were in his vehicle. Hugo Romero Jr., 35, Fort Wayne, is charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more with a passenger under the age of 18 and three counts of neglect of a dependent, all level 6 felonies.
Local Fire Departments Urge Residents to Write to OSHA Regarding Proposed Regulations
WARSAW — Local fire departments are urging residents to write to OSHA before July 22, citing concerns that newly proposed guidelines will cripple small, rural volunteer fire departments. OSHA proposed new guidelines for increased safety measures that local firefighters/chiefs are worried they will not be able to comply with...
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