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• Kosciusko County Plays Major Role in State Meth Lab News
  Feb 17, 2011

  Kosciusko County Plays Major Role in State Meth Lab News

  There is good news and bad news for Kosciusko County coming from the statistics released by state authorities regarding the number of meth labs seized in Indiana in 2010.  The good news is that Kosciusko County law enforcement officers are aggressively pursuing those who are producing the dangerous drug.  The bad news is that there is so much work to do.  Of the 1395 labs found in the state in 2010, 85 were found in Kosciusko County.  That placed the county behind only Vanderburgh County (Evansville), which had 95 lab seizures.

   For further information about meth lab seizures, view these links:

   http://www.indy.com/posts/indiana-seizes-a-ecord-2-000-meth-labs-in-2010

   http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110212/LOCAL07/302129980/0/LOCAL11&template=printart

   

   

   

• 358 Medical Malpractice Claims Against Merrillville Doctor
  Jan 27, 2011

  It has been a bad year for Dr. Mark S. Weinberger, Merrillville sinus specialists formerly known as “The Nose Doc.”  Dr. Weinberger has been accused of allegedly performing unnecessary surgeries on scores of patients, and then on top of that performing those surgeries poorly.  As a result, he faces over 350 malpractice claims in Indiana.  In addition, there are creditor claims of over $5.7 million against him and 22 criminal counts in federal court for billing fraud.

   Damages for medical negligence in Indiana are capped at $1.25 million.  The doctor (or his insurer) is responsible to pay the first $250,000 of any judgment against him.  The remainder of any judgment is paid by the Indiana Patient’s Compensation Fund, which receives its funding under the Medical Malpractice Act through surcharges on malpractice insurance premiums paid by all doctors practicing in the state.

• METH WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS LAB CLEANUP ISSUES
  Dec 06, 2010

  The Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Unit will be at the Center Lake Pavillion, Warsaw, Indiana on Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. to take questions and discuss meth lab clean up at the second Meth Lab Awareness Workshop in three months.     The presentation will include a briefing of Title 318 of the Indiana Administrative Code which legislates testing and clean up requirements for properties that have been used as meth labs.   This is a very important meeting for landlords and hotel/motel operators, as well as contractors and the general public.  

• "Stand Up" Act in a nutshell
  Sep 30, 2010

  
  The "Stand Up" Act which is currently being reviewed by Congress woul mean tougher driving laws for teens.  States who fail to enact the legislation would be  penalized by the Federal government.   States not in compliance would lose highway construction dollars.    
  
  The "Stand Up" Act would require teens to be 18 years of age to obtain full licensure, among other restrictions.

• Meth 2010 "Killing a Community"
  Aug 23, 2010

  The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department is hosting it's first Community Workshop on the Meth Crisis on Wednesday, September 15th at the Center Lake Pavillion in Warsaw.    The event will run from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.   The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, local attorney and doctors will be on hand to take your questions and discuss the topic of "Meth 2010 - Killing a Community".

• LAKE WAWASEE STING NETS 27 infractions at Sandbar
  Jul 19, 2010

  Lake Wawasee: 27 persons were ticketed or arrested for consumption of alcohol following a sting operation on the sandbar of Lake Wawasee Saturday, July 18th, many were minors.    The operation followed complaints of illegal consumption by minors and rowdiness at the sandbar.  The undercover raid was conducted by Indiana Conservation officers with assistance from the Kosciusko County Sheriff department.
  
  

• Indiana State Police Debut Computerized Pseudoephedrine Tracking System
  Dec 29, 2009

  Indiana State Police will debut a new computerized pseudoephedrine tracking system in March of 2010.   It is the hope of the Meth Suppression and Drug Enforcement Section of ISP that the computerized system will enable investigators easier access to those who are purchasing large quantities of the drug that is commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine.   Currently officers must pour through handwritten log entries wherever cold medications are sold.  The new program should assist investigators in more efficiently investigating clandestine meth labs and the "smurfing" of pseudoephedrine products. 
  
  The Indiana Meth Intelligence System will not only hold the electronically reported pseudoephedrine sales in the state, but also a variety of thother meth specific intelligence sources to assist in tracking meth cooks and  smurf groups.
  
  The Drug Enforcement Agency in 2008 ranked Indiana second in the nation in meth labs siezed.   Elkhart, Kosciusko and LaGrange counties in Indiana were ranked in the top ten in the State for labs siezed in 2009.  

• SAFETY TIPS FOR NEW YEARS EVE
  Dec 22, 2009

  Every year New Year's bashes are becoming bigger and gibber.   Common sense tactics need to be applied.   The onus of a safe party lies with the host.
  
  Before the evening begins, select a designated driver.
  Don't drink and drive any vehicle, including a bicycle.
  Make sure your bartender has had server training to prevent overserving.
  Call a cab if you drink and do not have a designated driver.
  Turn your keys over to a sober friend if you have had too much to drink.
  Remember the blood alcohol concentration is .08% nationwide.
  Serve foods high in fact to help coat the stomach lining.
  Fruit mixers mask the tase of alcohol and may cause guests to drink more.
  Carbonated mixers cause alcohol to be absorbed into a person's system more quickly.
  Keep alcoholic drinks out of reach of your pets.  It could be deadly.
  Do not rely on a guests appearance as a gauge of his/her sobriety.

• Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department Remembers Fallen Officer, Jeff Shaw
  Nov 15, 2009

  A Kosciusko County Sheriff squad car is located outside the department headquarters as a memorial for persons to pay their respects to Sergeant Jeff Shaw.     Shaw was killed in an auto/truck crash on November 12th while on duty in the Southern part of Kosciusko County.
  
  Shaw is remembered first as a devoted family man and then to his job at the department, those that worked for and with him, as well as those he protected.   He was very well respected and highly thought of by his brothers in the department.  
  
  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17th at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Road, Warsaw, with Pastor Denny Wilson officiating.  Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery with full honor guard detail.    Calling is from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
  
  A private Masonic memorial service will be conducted by masters and past  masters of Kosciusko County lodges.
  
  McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of the arrangments.

• Sergeant Jeffrey Shaw Killed While on Duty in a Squad Car/Truck Collision
  Nov 13, 2009

  Kosciusko County Sheriff Sergeant, Jeffrey Shaw age 40, was killed Thursday in a squad car/truck collision on Indiana Highway 14 near Silver Lake, Indiana in the Southern part of Kosciusko County.    Sgt. Shaw was on regular patrol duty when the collision occured around 2:47 p.m.   
  
  Investigators state that Shaw's cruiser was struck by a truck hauling scaffolding, driven by Steven Byerly, 53 of Fort Wayne.  After a preliminary investigation, it is believed that Byerly's truck left the roadway, he overcorrected and struck the passenger side of  Shaw's cruiser after crossing the center line.    Both vehicles caught fire after impact.  Byerly was pulled from the truck by a passerby, however, Sgt. Shaw had to be extricated from the squad car by fire and rescue officials.  Both were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital where Sergeant Shaw was pronounced dead from blunt force trauma.    Byerly was treated for a minor head injury and released.
  
  Sergeant saw leaves behind a wife, Angela, and two young children, Nicholas age 9 and Isabella age 7.
  
  A very tragic and sad loss for the Shaw and Kosciusko Sheriff's Department families.
  

   

  

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