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Peru High School graduate assigned to ISP Post Peru – Recently, 36 probationary troopers from the 80th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy graduated. One of those officers, Kegan Kern, was assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post and has started three months of field training with veteran officers. Kern graduated from the
80th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Dec. 19, 2020. During his 25 weeks of training, Kern received over 600 hours of classroom instruction as well as nearly 400 hours of hands-on practical scenario-based training. Some areas of training included criminal and traffic
law, crash investigations, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, firearms, and a host of other subjects related to modern policing. Kern is now assigned to train with veteran troopers for the next 13 weeks before being released on solo patrol.
Kern is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served four years obtaining the rank of senior airman. He is a 2014 graduate of Peru High School and holds an associate degree in criminal justice. Kern and his wife currently reside in Miami County.
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Spreading cleanliness Students prepare hygiene kits for those leaving criminal justice system By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Students from the Heartland Career Center’s Criminal Justice classes spent part of Friday, Jan. 8, bagging personal hygiene kits as part of a community service project. The kits will be presented to individuals needing assistance getting re-established in their community following incarceration or while involved in the criminal justice system. The bags were made possible through a $1,300 grant from the Community Foundation of Wabash County to Growing Grounds, a not-forprofit agency within the Wabash Church of the Brethren. Growing Grounds received the grant at the end of
2020. “Although these clients (inmates leaving corrections) may receive financial assistance through the state, those monies cannot be used for hygiene supplies to meet their personal needs,” Growing Grounds President Marti Striker said. “(The Growing Grounds committee) attempted to address those needs but needed additional financial assistance to fulfill them. “We are grateful for the grant the Wabash Community Foundation provided to facilitate this need,” Mrs. Striker, a retired Wabash County Probation Officer, added. The Criminal Justice classes, taught by former Wabash County Sheriff and Growing Grounds board member Leroy Striker,
University of Evansville publishes dean’s list Local students were recently named to the dean's list for the fall 2020 semester from the University of Evansville. The following students received dean's list honors: Ashley Lackman of Peru, majoring in Nursing And Faith Macy of Lagro, majoring in Nursing. To merit the honor of being placed on the dean's list each semester, a student must have carried a
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adopted the organization several years ago as its community service program and project. The class performs a community service project each school year. “This gives them a little bit of a head start” when leaving the criminal justice system, Striker told his students. Each student in the classes filled 10 bags. Male students filled bags for men while the female students filled bags for the women. In all, 400 bags were filled. The kits included such things as soap, razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, wet wipes and body wipes, and shampoo and condition. Bags for females also included feminine hygiene projects. Some assume that the individuals are com-
Camile Correll of North Miami Schools puts personal hygiene supplies into a box as part of a community service project. Photo by Joseph Slacian. ing out of the criminal justice system and going to a home, Striker told the students. But that may not always be the
case, and some end up living on the streets. The kits, he said, will help them maintain personal hygiene. The kits will be dis-
Trine University names local students to dean’s list Trine University students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2020 term. To earn dean's list honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade-point average of 3.500-3.749. Area students named to the list included: Kaylee Jones of Peru, majoring in Human Resource Management; Kaleb Kelsheimer of Wabash, majoring in Math Education; Wade Kingrey of Andrews, majoring in Mechanical Engineering; Opal Polk of Peru, majoring in Design Engineering Technology; Ryan Smith of Peru, majoring in Civil Engineering and Greysen Spohn of Peru, majoring in Marketing.
tributed through the Wabash County Court Services (Probation Department and Community Corrections), Growing Grounds
and the Wabash Church of the Brethren.
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David L. Watson, 72, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, surviving are 2 sisters, at Dukes Memorial HosRoberta Burgess of North pital in Peru. Augusta, South Carolina, He was born in Peru May 10, 1948, to Forest and Judy Osborn of LoWatson and Phyllis gansport. (Miller) Key. He marHe was preceded in ried Sharon (Craig) Watdeath by 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Wanda Hurlburt son April 3, 1968, and she survives. David of Coldwater, Michigan, served in the United Rosie Spencer of Lucerne, States Army and was a Jerry Osborn of Burlingfactory worker at Atlas ton, and Billy Jones, Foundry in Marion, InMichigan. diana. He was a memHe will be greatly ber of the American missed by many. He Legion and the VFW touched many lives in his and loved watching 93 years. Notre Dame football and Dad said, “Finally all IU basketball. He is survived by his her windows fell out!” Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at FlowersBarbara Lynn HamLeedy Funeral Home, 105 rick, 72, started her jourWest Third Street, Peru, ney with Jesus Indiana. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. A private family funeral She was a lifelong resiservice was held at 11 a.m. dent of Peru, born April Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at the 2, 1948, to Edna Gano funeral home. Burial took and Lawrence (Peck) Gano. She married her place in Buffalo, Indiana. high school sweetheart, Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers- Tim Hamrick of Peru, on April 2, 1967. He preLeedy Funeral Home. ceded her in death Sept. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook 19, 2008. Tim and Barb were married for 41 at www.Floweryears that were full of sLeedyAllen.com. love and joy. Barbara has two children, Tim (Candy) Hamrick of Kokomo, Indiana, and loved playing bingo with Heather (Cliff) Helvie of a group of girls. It was Peru, Indiana. Her almost like a club. grandchildren were the Visitation was held light of her life. They from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sun- are Kindra (Logan), Malday, Jan. 10, 2021, at Flow- lory (Samantha), Noah ers-Leedy Funeral Home, and Ryan. Barb would 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. A private family burial took place Layla Elliott passed at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Mount Hope away at 3 a.m. Dec. 30, Cemetery in Peru. 2020, at Logansport MeThe family requests morial Hospital. The that in lieu of flowers, Lord saw fit to take her memorial contributions home before she had a be made to your local anichance to make an immal shelter. pact on the world. Layla Arrangements have was the daughter of Rhibeen entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. annon Troyer and Mark Family and friends may Elliott of Peru. sign the online guestbook Surviving in addition at www.Flowerto her parents is her sissLeedyAllen.com. ter Lillian Elliott, mater-
Lynnville Waldo Bliss, Jr., 93 Lynnville Waldo Bliss Jr. was born in Buffalo, Indiana, May 27, 1927. He was the son of Lynnville Waldo Bliss Sr. and Inez Shell Bliss. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1945. He won a scholarship to play basketball at Purdue, but Uncle Sam drafted him into the Army. He was married to Joan Reed Bliss Oct. 6, 1947, until May 1958. He married Flossie Schroder in May 1958. She preceded him in death Jan. 17, 1997. He lived in Indiana until 1967 when he moved to Union City, Michigan, where he lived for 40 years. While in Michigan, he owned his own carpet and flooring business, where he taught his grandson the trade. His love of camping had led him to Michigan, where he and several family members and friends helped build his house on the lake, where the grandkids had many wonderful memories. Besides camping, he
loved fishing and playing euchre, which he taught his kids and grandkids. But most of all, he loved being around his family and friends. He was wellknown for his jokes and being ornery. He never knew a stranger. He is survived by his 5 children: Cheryl Seymour (Larry) of London, Ohio, Barb Hunt of Peru, Mike Ruede (Anne) of Circleville, Ohio, Pam Hileman of Peru, and Peggy Mabie (Butch) of Elkhart. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, who had the greatest respect for him. He also had 24 greatgrandkids, and 16 greatgreat-grandkids. Also
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Frieda Harding Musall, 65 Frieda Harding Musall lost her battle with pancreatic cancer Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. She passed away at home, with her husband Ron at her side. She was born in Peru Jan. 15, 1955, to Asie and Vivian Harding, also from Peru, and they survive. Also surviving are one brother, Jack Harding of Peru, a stepsister, Anita Flintcraft of Peru, two nieces, and three great nieces. Frieda was preceded in death by her stepfather, George Townsend. She attended Elmwood Elementary and graduated from Peru High School and Upper Wabash Vocational School. Ron and Frieda
James M. Skiles, 76, Peru, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Logansport. Born Feb. 21, 1944, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of John and Amanda (Flora) Skiles. On March 28, 1969, in
were married Feb. 15, 1974 and have lived in Miami County ever since. Frieda loved animals of any kind. She raised and showed horses for years. Her love for cats was unmistakable. She loved crafting, from quilting to working with glass, painting, and mosaic. She also
wife, son Brandon Watson of Peru, and son Dana Watson of Kokomo, as well as 4 grandchildren: Marley Watson, Lindsey Nicholson, Kaitlyn Williams,
and Jesse Sisk Watson; and 4 great-grandchildren: Kaiden Nicholson, Avalee Clatterbuck, Liam Clatterbuck, and Henry Clatterbuck. Also surviving is brother Steven (Cindy) Watson of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son Brooke Watson. A memorial service will be held later in the spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
love to play games with her babies, as she would always address them, and the kids would always say that grandma would teach them how to cheat. Also, she loved cross stitching, quilting, and camping. Barb had 4 siblings: Mitzie Chisom, Norma Harmon, Dave
Eisemmenger (deceased) and Joyce Ray. Barb worked for the Peru Township Trustees, Trelleborg Automotive, and St. John’s Daycare. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m., with pastor Curtis Matteson officiating. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Layla Elliott nal grandparents Shawnee Pickering (fiancée Joel Miles) and Cory Troyer (fiancée Jessie McKnight), maternal great grandparents Carmen Bickel and Randy (Juli) Troyer, maternal great-great grandparents Lessie Cook and Warrell Law, paternal grandparents Michael Elliott and Karen Vossler, paternal great
grandparents Laurie Todd and Wayne and Rebekkah Sears, paternal great-great grandparent Jackie Bogus and several aunts and uncles. Layla was preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother Gina Troyer and her paternal great grandfather Ronny Todd. A private service will be held at a later date.
James M. Skiles, 76 Marion County, Indiana, he was married to Joyce Parman, and she survives. He attended Landmark Baptist Church, Logansport. For many years, he worked as a farmer and in construction. He was self-employed as a trailer
transporter for Indiana R.V., and he enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Skiles, Rochester; three sons, Andrew (Michelle) Skiles; Jeremy (Carla) Skiles; and Nathan Skiles, all of Rochester; eleven grand-
children; and eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe (Dorothy) Skiles, Homestead, Florida; two sisters, Mary Jake Skiles, Brookville, Ohio; and Martha Skiles, (companion Paul Parkevich), Logansport; and one sister-in-law, Betty
Skiles, Delphi. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John J. Skiles and Jesse Lee Skiles; and one sister, Miriam Kinzie. Public visitation will be from 11 a.m. until noon Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at McClain Funeral Home.
A funeral service will follow with pastor Todd Rhymer officiating. Burial will be in Musselman Cemetery, Carroll County, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or Parkinson’s Foundations.
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Obituaries Alice Margaret Dawalt, 79 Alice Margaret Dawalt, 79, of Peru, passed away at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Carbonear, Newfoundland June 27, 1941, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Hatch) Meaney. A Newfoundland native, Alice graduated high school at the age of 15 while she lived in a lighthouse and developed a fondness for lighthouses. She went to Littledale University. Alice was a waitress at Harvey Hinklemeyers for more than 20 years, where she was crowned the “Best Waitress Ever.” She cared deeply about her co-workers and customers. She was a member of the Catholic Church but also attended the Denver UMC and the Peoria UMC. A devoted mother and grandmother, Alice enjoyed spending time with family and friends and relished going to softball and basketball games. She always made everyone she came in contact with feel extra special and she made you feel like an “adopted” member of the family. A
member of the Red Hat Society, she also was an avid card player and thrived on correcting bad grammer. Alice was a joy to be around and a true giver in every sense. She was humble, generous, smart, funny, and sassy, giving all of which demonstrated in her daily words and actions. Surviving are her children Garry (Kathy) Dawalt of Bunker Hill, Dale (Tina) Dawalt of San Marcos, California, Jeff (Jena) Dawalt of Noblesville, Jodi (Dave) Grant of Denver, Cara (Dave) Enyeart of Peru; grandchildren Kyle (Hayley) Dawalt, Phillip (Irie) Dawalt, Nick (Margaret) Dawalt, Jacob (Anali) Dawalt, Alex (Jake) Grant, Emmy
(Jaime) Grant, Annie (Nick) Love, Maddie Hair, Christian Harris, Caleb (Kayla) Rexroad, Carson Rexroad, Codie Stephens, Nick (Paige)Stephens, Zachary (Emily) Stephens and Carter Buccheri; great-grandchildren Leona Dawalt, August Dawalt, Liam Love, Audramae Stephens and Rigglie Stephens; a sister Anna Hulan of Newfoundland; former husband, Cary Dawalt and many nieces and nephews. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Jim Meaney, sisters Angela O’Brien and Mary McCaughlen, former husband’s wife Carol and former in-laws, Dale and Delene Dawalt. Due to COVID-19, the family has opted to have a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, as Alice would say “If you didn’t give me flowers while I was alive, don’t give them to me now that I am gone.” The family has requested love offerings go to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main St., Peru, to help with funeral and medical expenses.
Anthony M. “Tony” Benedict, 26 Anthony M. “Tony” Benedict, 26, of Peru passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kokomo. Born Jan. 20, 1994, in Wooster, Ohio, he was the son of Scott Benedict and Cindy Benedict Rhodes. He was a 2012 Kokomo High School graduate where he had been active in multiple student groups. Tony was currently working at the Coterie Bar in Kokomo and just previous of that at Zinn Kitchens in Flora. Besides spending his time with his wife, friends, and family, Tony also had a love and an eye for photography, a taste for good food and drink, and an ear for amazing music. Throughout his time with us he was involved in a wide range of activities including wrestling (as both a student and coach), soccer, assisting with Bridges Outreach in Kokomo, SpringHill
Camps, Oakbrook Student Ministries, and the Lords of Social Distance Bike Club to name a few. He formerly attended and served at Oakbrook Church in both Kokomo and Peru. On Oct.10, 2020, he married his best friend Sarah J. Gould, she survives. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Benedict of Peru, mother, Cindy Rhodes of Kokomo, father, Scott Benedict of Kokomo, brother, Ross
Benedict of Peru, grandmother, Betty Jo Benedict of Kokomo, nephew, Lincoln Benedict of Peru, nieces, Kyah Benedict and Mila Benedict of Kokomo, mother and father-in-law, Devonna and Kent Gould of Peru and brothers-in-law, Nick Gould of Kansas City and Dustin Armstrong (Charlene) of Ft. Wayne, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sharon Rose Jarrells, grandfather, Dewayne Benedict, and Aunt, Linda Mae Jarrells. A public visitation was from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Services were private. Tony’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.riverviewfhperu.co m.
There’s nothing better than a good book and you can find them at The Peru Public Library For information on guidelines, restrictions and what to expect when visiting them, go to www.peru.lib.in.us. or call 765.473.3069
Bonniebelle Bonnie Horner, 86
Bonniebelle (Bonnie) Horner, 86, of rural Converse, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, at Century Villa Health Care Center. She was born in Miami County Jan. 7, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Bernice Jenkins Ramsey. She married Norman “Bud” Horner Dec. 20, 1974, and he survives. Bonnie graduated from Bunker Hill High School in the class of 1952 and made a career at American Stationary in Peru before changing career paths and eventually retiring from First Farmers Bank and Trust of Converse, Indiana. Bonnie enjoyed her involvement with the Deer Creek Do-Ettes and was a member of Amboy Friends Church. She had a life-saving relationship with Jesus Christ and no fear in death knowing that her eternity was secure in Him. Combined, Bud
and Bonnie have 5 children, her son and daughter and Bud’s 3 sons respectively: Barry (Leila) Bowyer, Bobbi (Bret) Renbarger, Frank (Jenny) Horner, Mark (Denise) Horner and Gary (Jane) Horner. Later in life Bonnie was blessed to be grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Bonnie leaves behind her husband, brother-inlaw, and sister-in-law (Tom and Carol Horner),
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Deane (Laverna) Ramsey, Don (Marlene-living) Ramsey, Dale (Doris – living) Ramsey and Delton (Nancy) Ramsey. A service celebrating the life of Bonnie Horner was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at the Amboy Friends Church, 110 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Amboy, with pastor Dwight Elliott officiating. Burial was in the Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday at the Amboy Friends Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Amboy Friends Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main St., Amboy, Indiana.
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Sports North Miami Warrior Boys, Girls take hit from Squires
Photos by Eric Christiansen
Final scores for both games: North Miami Boys Varsity: 40, Manchester Squires 52. North Miami Girls Varsity: 35, Manchester Squires 51. JV Lady Tigers victorious Peru Boys Varsity Basketball team wins over over Tri-Central Trojans North Miami: Peru 56, North Miami 33 Submitted by Stephanie Bennett The JV Lady Tigers basketball team played against Tri-Central last night. The Lady Tigers came out fired up and never let up. I’m very proud of these girls as they continue to learn and grow. We played for 4 quar-
ters and the final result went our way. Tigers beat the Trojans 23 to 14. Leading scorer for the Tigers was Maliyah Dunn with 9. Kaylene Kirk had 5. Cam Raber, Brook Garner, Brylee Boettjer, and Emily Ream had 2 points each. Maddie Nordman was 1 of 2 from the free thowline.
Photos by Michelle Boswell
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Scenes from PHS and NMHS wrestling matches
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Police Report Jan. 3 A suspicious package or item was located at 2920 W Broadway St, Grissom Chrysler, Bunker Hill. Threatening behavior was reported at 43015 Keesler Court, Peru. A slide off was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1350 N, Macy. A traffic accident with injuries was reported near E U.S. 24 and E Lovers Lane Road, Peru. Officers spoke to a son and his mother at1265Chanute Avenue, Peru and gave them options on counseling and juvenile probation. A civil dispute over dog and reckless driving occurred at 233 S Lincoln St, Bunker Hill. Given options to help the issues.
A suspicious package or item was located at 2642 S Bus. 31, Best Western Circus City Inn, Peru. Deputies spoke with a female at 1824 W Reed St, Miami who had questions regarding problems with a neighbor. An animal problem was reported at N St. Road 19 and E 1300 N, Macy. A single vehicle crash into a utility pole was reported at 8266 S 250 W, Bunker Hill. No injuries were reported. A structure fire was reported at 1846 W Reed St, Miami. A suspicious package or item was located at 3113 W 300 S, Peru.
Joshua Phillips of 5486 E Park St, North Grove was arrested for domestic battery. Ashley Reed of 314 E Washington St, Apt. 11, Bunker Hill was arrested for RLE and possession of marijuana, meth, syringes, and controlled substances. Jan. 4 A suspicious package or item was located at 105 W Commerce St, Macy. Harassment was reported at 3130 N 200 W, Peru. A traffic accident with injuries was reported near N 500 W & W 200 N, Peru. A medical call was assisted with at 2107 S Holiday
Dr, Peru. DUI was reported at W 1250 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. Charles Taylor of 35 Center St, Peru, was arrested for invasion of privacy. Jacob Wagner of 2221 Saint Paul St, Indianapolis, was arrested for domestic battery in front of a minor and strangulation. Austin Jones of 474 Adams Avenue, Peru was arrested for possession of meth, syringes, narcotics, and a Huntington County warrant. Jan. 5 Blane Potter of Macy struck a deer while traveling on 15224 N St. Road. 19, Macy. A grass fire occurred at 2880 W 560 S, Peaceful Acres Mobile Home Park, Peru. Officers were dis-
patched to 2936 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 1, Peru in reference to a package being stolen from individual’s front porch. This is an ongoing investigation. A traffic accident with injuries was reported near 3772 W St. Road. 18, Kokomo. DUI was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 850 S, Bunker Hill. Suspicious activity was reported at 1846 W Reed St, Miami. Everything checked OK. Peter Giasson of 9905 W 241st Avenue, Schneider, was arrested for HTV L6. Emily Canady of 2444 N Armstrong, Kokomo was arrested for F6-256. Jan. 6 A vehicle versus deer traffic accident occurred at 2559 E Chili Mill
Rd, Denver. A state crash report was completed. A vehicle versus deer traffic accident occurred at E 700 N and E St. Road. 16, Denver. A state crash report was completed. A vehicle versus deer traffic accident occurred at906 Bobtail Dr, Peru. A state crash report was completed. Convulsion/Seizur es were reported at 2369 W St. Road. 18, Kokomo. A mental case was reported at 275 W 12th St, Dukes Hospital, Peru. A neighbor dispute over a loose dog was reported at 3924 W Meadow Ln, Kokomo. The dog was put up for the evening. A domestic disturbance was reported at 38046 DOW CT, Peru. Parties agreed to separate
for the night. John Vigor of 3300 W 700 N, Roann, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and possession of paraphernalia. Brandon L. Lantz of 1094 Lincoln St, Peru, was arrested for two counts of theft. Chase Brankle of 13523 Clover Ct, Kokomo, was arrested for F4-210, possession of meth, and 3 counts of neglect of a dependent. Jan. 7 An overdose/poisoning was reported at 2821 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 7, Peru. A traffic accident with damage was reported near W U.S. 24 and N U. S. 31, WB Lane, Peru. A caller reported at 1104 W 200 N, See Police, Page 8
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Police Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru theft of medications from her residence. Fraud was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. A male subject struck a deer with his vehicle at 9396 N St. Road 19, Denver. State crash report completed. A complainant from 48 E St. Road 18, Kokomo reported the license plate from his vehicle went missing somewhere between Georgia and Indiana. Lindsay Beck of 717 E Main St, Flora, was arrested for F4-349 and two counts of burglary. Jan. 8 An abandoned vehicle was located at W 500 S & S 50 W, Peru. The plate was false and fictitious, and the vehicle was towed by All American Towing. A noise complaint regarding loud neighbors was taken at 233 S Lincoln St, Apt. A, Bunker Hill. A traffic accident with injuries was re-
continued from Page 7 ported near S U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo. Callers from E St. Road. 124 and S 510 E, Peru advised a subject was suicidal. Male was located. Male was taken to get medical checked and Four County Crisis Team responded. DUI was handled by Peru PD in the city limits at S 200 W & W 400 S, Peru. A neighborly verbal dispute occurred at 1824 W Reed St, Miami. A non-domestic fight occurred at 5851 S U.S 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 19, Peru. An unconscious person was found at N Lincoln St. and W St. Road. 218, Peru. Officers provided a courtesy transport to the male to Kokomo. Amber Tincher of 38 York St, Apt. A, Peru, was arrested for carrying a handgun without a license and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Robert Hiles of 1603 N State Rd, Lot 16, Peru, was arrested for public intoxication and possession of syn-
thetics. Jan. 9 An unwanted guest was reported at 2028 Shaw Avenue, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 2918 Travis St, Peru. A complainant at 2194 W St. Road. 18, Kokomo reported Tommy King, previous resident was knocking on his door, honking his horn and would not leave. The complainant did not answer the door. They advised King thought the complainant was stealing his mail and packages. The caller then stated he sent the boxes back with the USP drivers each time one was delivered. King was not in the area upon arrival but was found a short time later and officers spoke to him. King was told to file a claim with eBay and check with USP while updating his delivery information with both companies. A property damage accident was reported at W St. Road. 218 and S U.S. 31, Peru. No injuries were reported,
and a crash report was completed. A complainant at S U.S. 31 and W St. Road 18, Kokomo reported an elderly male stumbling down the highway. Upon further investigation, the male was not elderly nor drunk. The 18year-old was walking home to Maple Lawn Mobile Home Park from McClure’s Gas Station. All checked okay. A report of criminal mischief was taken at E Market St. and S Railroad St, Bunker Hill. This is an ongoing investigation. A possible structure fire was reported at 2032 Shaw Avenue, Peru. All checked OK. A civil issue regarding the purchasing of a vehicle from a friend was reported at 3010 March St, Peru. An argument between a teen and her mother occurred at 12948S U.S 31, Lot 26, Maple Lawn Village, Kokomo. Both subjects agreed to remain calm for the evening. A subject was driving in circles at S Miami St. and W3rd St, Peru. Everything was checked OK.
Stephanie Matthews of 909 South Plate St, Kokomo was arrested for domestic battery and interfering with 911. Steven Raber of 74 Ewing St, Peru was arrested for invasion of privacy, domestic battery, strangulation, and interfering with 911. Delonte Walker of 902 S Bell, Kokomo was arrested for interference with custody. Tasara Smith of 3120 N Washington St, TR 16, Kokomo was arrested for possession of paraphernalia. Jan. 10 An unwanted guest was reported at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Peru, but was unable to be located. Trent Williams struck a mailbox at 3145 S Strawtown Pike, Peru. A crash report was completed. A vehicle driving in circles was investigated at 135 E Main St, Peru. They then parked in a lot for apartments. The driver stated they were looking for their friend. No further in-
vestigation followed. A juvenile problem was reported at 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 26, Kokomo. A female from 1640 Warhawk Rd, Peru, called advised garage overhead door had dent in bottom and garage door was open this morning. Did not think kids did it. Eagles Pointe are going to replace door tomorrow. Female just moved in three days ago. Nothing missing. A vehicle backed into another parked vehicle in a driveway at 4995 E 550 S, Peru. Crystal Bunch was the driver, and a state report was completed. A male at 381 S Yorick St, Denver, advised his girlfriend lives with him and she purchased a microwave and ceiling fan for residence. Male advised items have been installed. Male stated female did purchase them but did not think she should be able to take them when she moves out because they were already installed. He is going to offer to buy them from her or just give them to her. A reckless driver
was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 148, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. A vehicle versus deer traffic accident occurred at N U.S. 31 and W Eel River Rd, Peru. No injuries were reported. A state crash report was submitted. Harassment was reported at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Peru. An unwanted guest was reported at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Peru. A runaway juvenile was reported at 2450 S 550 E, Lot 15, Peru. The juvenile returned home prior to officer arrival. Dayton Hopper of 422 Jefferson Avenue, Peru, was arrested for operating while intoxicated and minor consumption. Carrie Maxwell of 9293 N Miami St, Macy, was arrested for operating while intoxicated endangerment, 2 counts of operating a vehicle with schedule I/II controlled substances, and 3 counts of operating while intoxicated.