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Guardian Warriors giving support to those in service By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A relatively new organization is trying to get its name known around Wabash, Miami and Cass counties. The Guardian Warriors formed on Feb. 6, 2020, and had just begun gaining momentum when the pandemic hit. On July 31, it hosted a bake sale and informational meeting at the Heartland REMC building in Wabash. During each event, the Guardian Warriors have a special table honoring those who serve. At the center of the table are hats representing the military, Indiana State Police, firefighters and local police. The organization, according to President Kari Harmon, is designed to “serve, uphold and recognize those who have served, are still serving, their families and their communities to help keep everything going.” “Speaking from the spouse side, my husband is a veteran, we keep the home fire burning while their over their fighting for their country,” she continued. “We serve in a different way. Obviously, they’re getting the kids off to school and everything. “But they’re a mom and dad, both. You don’t hear what they deal with on the backside. So, we’re there to give them moral support and any help we can, from counseling to clothing, food, gas cards for medical appointments. “We’re not fly-by-night. We’re here for good.” In spite of being slowed by the pandemic, the group continued to track its progress. “We do Facebook,” Harmon said. “We have a Guardian Warriors webpage. We do Zoom when the weather is bad or if COVID comes back. We’re out there in the face of everything.” Mayors from Wabash, Peru and Logansport have given support to the program. “All the law officials are backing us up as well as we’re backing them up,” Harmon said. The organization, which now has six members, is looking to expand. On Sept. 11, the group will host at event at the Miami County Fairground Community Building in Peru to honor military members, first responders, veterans and their families.
A memorial table the Guardian Warriors place at their events. Photo by Joseph Slacian The free, kid friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food, soft drinks, activities, vendors, music and door prizes, organizers said. “This is one of the things we focus on, recognizing 9-11 and those who were the first responders,” Vice President Evan Strong said. “We know we’re coming up on the 20th anniversary, so we’re going to begin to have an annual meal to celebrate and appreciate those who are first responders, military and civilians.” The organization, Harmon added, also wants to
remember those who stepped up to the front line – doctors, nurses, and others – during the pandemic. Anyone interested in volunteering with or becoming a member of the organization can contact Harmon for more information. She can be reached at kari.harmon06@gmail.com or by calling 765-244-8360. More information also is available at the Guardian Warriors webpages, guardianwarriors.com and guardianwarriors.org, or at the Facebook page, Guardian Warriors.
See Page 8 for photos from the statue unveiling of Marie Stuart Edwards held at the Peru Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
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Miami County Artisan Gallery to host seminar Sept. 11 The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG) 20 North Broadway, Peru, IN has scheduled an MCAG Art Educational Seminar for Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. In-
By Hans F. Schmitz Purdue Extension Educator – Agriculture & Natural Resources Current models forecast a warmer than average fall, with equal chances for above-normal, below-normal, or normal amounts of precipitation. This prediction for above-average temperatures is likely to hold, fueled by the recent warmth and ongoing drought conditions in the west heating air as it travels towards Indiana. Averaged over the three months, a temperature anomaly of about 0.5-degree Fahrenheit above average is expected. Although the statistic seems unimpressive, the individual observations of variable temperatures and extremes can be quite noticeable. Now and into the fall, the risk and symptoms of heat stress should be remembered, and practices followed to reduce livestock, pet and human stress or stroke. The precipitation outlook does not give a good indication of how conditions may play out over the autumnal months.
dividuals 16 and over are invited at the RSVP of $50 (or $45 if a MCAG Member). International Artist and Curator, Saw Kennedy will present a classic class on, "Magical Mixed
Media." Materials are furnished, social distancing followed, and light refreshments will be provided. MCAG is a nonprofit 501-(C)(3) and a public charity. It is sponsored in
part by the Indiana Art Commission, Arts United, and the national Endowments for the Arts. Award winning artist, Saw Kennedy, was born in Karen State, Myanmar, lives in
Fort Wayne, IN and is an art teacher/curator. He is a member of Borderline Art Gallery, Artlink Gallery, the Logansport Art Gallery, and has a Studio in MCAG.
As an art advocate, he has given twelve (12) exhibitions featuring his art and 19 other Burmese artists world wide. Participants will be instructed in, and have hands experience in saw's fa-
vorite medium, which is charcoal and brush. RSVP by September 6th is optimal, as the seating is limited for this remarkarble art experience and networking opportunity.
Warmer than average fall forecasted for Indiana We are currently in a La Nina Watch with El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in its neutral phase. As we approach the winter, La Nina conditions are predicted to occur, with the transition occurring during the autumn months. The ENSO does not have strong indicators for Midwestern win-
ter climates. However, with a La Nina winter, wetter than average conditions are anticipated throughout Indiana, which could fall as different types of precipitation depending on the prevailing temperatures. Although no strong indicator for above- or below-normal precipitation
conditions exist throughout the autumn, the average autumnal precipitation amounts are around 10 inches if averaged across the state, with more in the south and less in the north. With recent climate trends favoring heavier precipitation and increasing longer periods of dryness, some areas
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Obituaries Kyong “Kay” Gimlin, 68
Dolly K. Cardwell, 77
Zelbert Leaman Phillips, 87
Virginia Ildefonzo, 75
Kyong “Kay” Gimlin, 68, of Peru, went to be with the Lord at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1953, in Busan, South Korea, to HeungJung An and Geum-Soon Baek. Kyong worked at Smithfield Foods in Peru. She was a member of Kokomo Assembly of God Korean Church. Kyong loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved visiting her home country of South Korea where her siblings reside and enjoyed charity work while there. She is survived by two children, Samantha (Jeff) Friedersdorf of Wabash, and Alexander (Danielle) Gimlin of Denver, Colorado; her brothers, Jae-Hong An, and Jae-Gab An of Yangsan, South Korea; her sisters, Kyoung-Suk An of Busan, South Korea, Mi-Seong An, and Mi-Hwa An of Yangsan, South Korea; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her family will honor her memory at a later date. Preferred memorial is Kokomo Assembly of God Korean Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Dolly K. Cardwell, 77, of Peru, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. She was born in Peru April 28, 1944, the daughter of Archie and Ethel Eckelbarger. Dolly enjoyed spending time with her family, going out on the lake, gambling, and watching the Colts play. Dolly is survived by her son, Mark (Jennifer) Cardwell, Peru; granddaughter Megan (Tony) Perez, Peru; great-grandchildren Cameron Perez, Curtis Perez, and Candace Perez, all of Peru; brothers Bob (Kay) Eckelbarger, Peru, Donnie Eckelbarger, Anderson; Gary Eckelbarger, Anderson; and sister Sharon (Charles) Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Candy Williams, sisters Dorothy Wiles and Loretta Norvell, and brothers Larry Eckelbarger, Bill Eckelbarger, and Jackie Eckelbarger. Friends and family will gather for a celebration of life Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Literary Aid Society, 21 West Canal Street, Peru, Indiana. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at noon at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
On Thursday Aug. 26 at 9:30 p.m. Zelbert Leaman Phillips of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord peacefully at home with his family by his side. Zelbert was born May 16, 1934, in Putnam County, Tennessee. He married Carol J. Buzbee Aug. 23, 1952. He worked for Bushhog Freeman of Peru for twenty-five years. He then worked for Markon until he retired. Zelbert was preceded in death by his wife Carol, father Samuel, mother Dora, brother Freeman, Sister Syvilla Gambrell, grandsons Billy and Earl McQueen and an infant granddaughter. He is survived by his children: Marilyn Phillips, Debra K. Lawler and husband James, Nancy McQueen, Terry Phillips and wife Becky, Jerry Phillips and wife Mary, Jackie Phillips, Sammie Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Mike Phillips and wife Linda, Jon Phillips, 25 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and his beloved dog Little Bit. Visitation was held Monday Aug. 30, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W Third St, Peru. The service was Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. The graveside service followed at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana. An after-funeral potluck reception followed the graveside service at The Lord’s Fellowship Church, 51 Jefferson Ave, in Bloomfield Area, Peru, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.flowersleedyallen.com.
Virginia Ildefonzo, 75, of Peru, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at IU University Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, Sept. 6, 1945, the daughter of Harry and Gladys Ward Chism. Virginia married Robert Ildefonzo Dec. 26, 1964, and he survives. Virginia was a 1963 graduate of Peru High School and went on to Porter Business College. She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church. Virginia was a passionate quilter, an avid IU basketball fan and enjoyed tending her flower gardens and raising chickens. Virginia delighted in dancing with her husband Robert and spending time with family and friends. With her passion for helping people Virginia was a Eucharistic Minister, delivering to the sick and donating her time to CASA. Surviving in addition to her husband, Robert, is a daughter Carmen Holland and Johnny Stapleton of Rochester; sons Jason Ildefonzo of Peru and Bobby Ildefonzo and his wife Pamela of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Dylan Ildefonzo, Cyrus Holland and fiancé Lindsay Mitchell and Lexanne Holland; a sister Judy Burton of Illinois and faithful companion, her dog Rambo. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Leota Zimmerman, Mary Foster and Janis Fiscus. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. Fifth St., Peru, with Rev. Gustavo Lopez officiating. Burial was in the Metzger Cemetery. Family and friends gathered from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main St., Peru. There was a Prayer Service at 8 p.m., Sunday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Miami County Helping Hands.
Beatrice Kay Sparks, 66 Beatrice Kay Sparks, 66, of Wabash (formerly of Peru), passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Parkview Hospital in Wabash. She was born in Peru June 3, 1955, to Fred S. and Margaret May (Landis) Durham. She had several jobs throughout the years but had most recently worked as a maintenance person at Bona Vista. She is survived by her daughter, Candy Strode of Peru; brother Dale Durham (wife Son) of Kokomo, and sister Frieda Epport of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., and burial will take 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.
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Douglas K. Dials, 67
James R. Miniear, 61
Douglas K. Dials, 67, of Peru, passed away at his residence at 3:33 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. He was born in Wabash, Indiana, June 30, 1954, the son of Gerald and Virginia Staggs Dials. Doug married Clare Olinger in Wabash, Indiana, June 5, 2005, and she survives. Doug was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church and worked at Container-Paperwork’s in Wabash for 27 years prior to his retirement. He was a 1972 graduate of Southwood High School. Doug’s love for sick children led him to do charity work for Riley’s Children Hospital. Surviving in addition to his wife Clare are his children Emmily (Marcus) Musser and their children Lucas and Carter; Julia (Myron) Galbreath and their children Devon, Adrionna, Shilyn, Payton and Lily; Douglas (Kelli) Shepherd and their children Skylar, Alex, Rylie, and Finnegan; Carri Dials; Heather (Ed) Rathbun and their children Kaden and Karson. Doug was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Jerry Dials. A Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Douglas K. Dials will be held at the St. Charles Catholic Church, 58 W. Fifth St., Peru at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, with Rev. Adam Mauman officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.., Wednesday, Sept. 1 at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. There will be a Prayer Service at 8 p.m., Wednesday at the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Riley Children’s Hospital or St. Vincent DePaul Building Fund.
James R. Miniear, 61, Macy, passed away at his residence. Born Dec. 15, 1960, in Hartford City, Indiana, he was the son of Richard Terrance Miniear and the former Wanda Jean Graham. He was a contractor by trade and enjoyed spending many hours in the woods looking for mushrooms and arrowheads. Survivors include his son, Jesse Miniear, Kokomo; two grandchildren, Mackenzie Miniear and Skyla Miniear, both of Kokomo; two sisters, Gail (Neale) Dugger, Kokomo; and Joyce (Philip) Kline, Kokomo; one brother, Kevin Miniear, Hartford City; and several nieces and nephews; and his longtime companion’s daughter, Denella (Maya) Garcia, Watkins, Iowa, and all of her family. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Olivia Miniear; step-father, Russell Bennett; brother, Steven Miniear; and longtime companion, Edith Browning. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial followed in Five Corners Cemetery, Macy. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
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John R. Tabor John R. Tabor, Peru, passed away Aug. 26, 2021, at his residence. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation was from Noon to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main, Peru. Burial will be at New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Noon.
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Sept. 4 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market – downtown Peru, next to the Miami County Museum. Fresh produce, homemade pies, cookies, breads, shaved ice and lemon shakeups, handmade items and much more. 11 a.m. until finish of tournament – The Miami County F.O.P. Lodge 72 will be holding a Cornhole Tournament at the Amphitheater at Maconaquah Park. Registration is $30 per team and begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be food, water, and beer available for purchase. The top three spots will pay out, the remainder of the proceeds will go to the F.O.P. ACA rules will be fol-
lowed. The tournament will be double elimination. The event will be postponed if there is inclement weather. For more information, contact Tyler Shoffner at tshoffnre@perupd.org. Sept. 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market – downtown Peru, next to the Miami County Museum. Fresh produce, homemade pies, cookies, breads, shaved ice and lemon shakeups, handmade items and much more. Sept. 17 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grissom Air Museum will have their annual Warbird Golf Outing at the Logansport Golf Club. Logansport Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course lo-
cated just outside of Logansport Indiana. It features unique and challenging holes that include water hazards and more. Lunch and ranges start at Noon with tee off at 1 p.m. and closing ceremonies at 5 p.m. Teams of four are needed to take on the course and try to win contests such as hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the pin, and more. Entry fee is $300 for a team of four and includes lunch, snacks, prizes, range balls, cart rental, and green fees. Tournament proceeds will assist in the funding the B-58 Hustler project. Visit the hustler exhibit project on our website to learn more about the project. See Calendar, Page 5
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Peru No. 2 singles player Ben Beckman hits a forehand in his 6-0, 6-0 win over Manchester to lead the Tiger to a 5-0 Three Rivers Conference win over Manchester Wednesday, Aug. 25. Photo by Eric Christiansen
Tigers win over Manchester By Michael Saine Peru posted a 5-0 sweep to start their 2021 defense as TRC champions. The Tigers hosted Manchester and the singles lineup of Ian Potts, Ben Beckman and Gavin Eldridge posted convincing straight set
Mobile Pantry coming Sept. 8 The Mobile Food Pantry will be at Mexico Baptist Church, 4088 N Carrol Street, Mexico, Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. It is being sponsored by ADM Grain. This is a drivethru distribution and no one should arrive before 10:30 a.m. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the organizers ask that all who will be receiving food remain in their vehicles.
wins. Then the Tigers doubles teams joined the winners circle with challenging three set victories. Lucas Slagel and Jakob Gray
won a three hour match which included splitting tiebreakers in the first two sets and then serving out the 6-4 third set. AJ Rodriquez and Ben Duckwall broke to a 4-1 first set lead but lost in a tiebreaker. But with resolve they won 6-2. and 7-5.
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Sept. 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Substance Abuse Prevention Council (SAPC) is hosting the annual Recovery Month Celebration at the Riverview Event Center on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be vendors, guest speakers, a community update, a car show, awards, door prizes, kids’ games, and free lunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market – downtown Peru, next to the Miami County Museum. Fresh produce, homemade pies, cookies, breads, shaved ice and lemon shakeups, handmade items and much more. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Build a Scarecrow at Garden Gate Greenhouse, 3415 E 500 S, Peru. Harvesting Capabilities and
Garden Gate Greenhouse are partnering for the Fourth Annual Build a Scarecrow fundraiser for Harvesting Capabilities. $25 to build a scarecrow. Choose from an Adult, Child or sitting scarecrow. All supplies will be provided. Sept. 18-19 Block Party 2021 - Downtown Peru. Saturday, Noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music and vendors. Benefitting a veteran endowment and Rachel and Madalynn Staller. Sept. 25 9 a.m. - Grissom Air Museum will host its first ever Jeeps, Jets, and Jams event Saturday, Sept. 25. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with Jeep registration. Jeeps are $25 each and $5 for additional passengers.
Make sure to arrive early to secure your spot next to the plane of your choice. At 10 a.m., the gates open to the general public with general admission of $20 per person with children under five being free. At 11 a.m., the Grace Scott band takes the stage followed by Money Shot Tucker at 3 p.m. and will close with Brandt Carmichael at 7 p.m. If you have a community event taking place, especially non-profit organizations, send it to: mboswell@thep aperofmiami.co m. Oct. 16 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Octoberfest at the Miami County Project Building located on the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds. To apply to be a vendor, contact
Michelle King at kingsheavenlygifts@gmail.c om or 870-9262164. Nov. 26-28 German Christmas Market with live entertainment in historic Peru on the Courthouse Square. Friday, Nov. 26 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will have a skating rink, German Band, German-made Christmas Ornaments, Christkindlmarkt mugs, German Christmas baked goods and more. Vendors – booth products must be German and/or Christmas related. There are still spaces for paid German entertainment. For more information, call 765472-7655 or email vsdraper@comcast.net.
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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department
August 21 A suspicious package or item was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 186, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. ISP checked the area. Harassment was reported at 35 S Broadway, Peru Police Department, Peru. A two-vehicle crash was reported at 207 N Poplar St, Amboy. No injuries were reported. One driver backed into another vehicle. A verbal altercation between parents and an adult child occurred at 5916 S 250 E, Peru. All parties stated no physical altercation had taken place. A traffic accident with damage was reported at S U.S. 31 and W 1050 S, Bunker Hill. Cass County Deputy got the vehicles stopped in Carroll County. A crash report was completed. A juvenile problem was reported at 5851 S U.S. 31, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Lot 15, Peru. State police handled the call. A verbal altercation occurred at 6172 N St. Rd. 19, Peru. All checked okay. Officers at Albert St. and S Yorrick St, Denver assisted Denver Street Department with a power line that was damaged from a tree limb. A lost license plate was found on 1080 E St. Rd. 124, Peru and returned to its registered owner. Multiple middle school aged girls were being harassed by three adult males at 2048 Shaw Ave, Peru. No crime was reported as a result of this
incident, but the situation was concerning. The males were located and issued disorderly conduct warning and instructed to leave the area. Juveniles were released to their parents. Litter was reported at E 500 S and S Strawtown Pike, Peru. All checked okay. A report of an intoxicated male displaying disorderly conduct in his front lawn at 1061 N Lincoln St, Peru was taken. The male refused medical attention and was issued a disorderly conduct warning. Dispatch received a call from FAA in regard to a laser contacted an airline over Miami County air space at 1635 N 400 W, Peru Municipal Airport, Peru. No further information was relayed. Information was given to the Peru Municipal airport. For record only. August 22 A possible driving while under the influence was reported at N Broadway and E U.S. 24, Peru. No particular code was entered for an incident at 1063 N Lincoln St, Peru. A suspicious package or item was reported at E Washington St. and S Water St, Bunker Hill. A deer was removed from the roadway at 5206 E Wabash Rd, Peru. Officers were dispatched to the area of 40012 Fairchild CT, Peru in reference to a theft. A report was taken. Officers assisted ISP and Duke's
Rd. and W Riverside Dr, Peru. Domestic disturbance was reported at 306 E Mulberry St, Converse. A juvenile probEMS with a medlem was reported ical call at 2478 W at 44044 Macdill Airport Rd, Peru. CT, Peru. Officers A suspicious were unable to lomale was reported cate any at W 400 S & S 50 W, minibikes. Peru. Officers were Officers were disunable to locate the patched to the area suspicious male. of 40012 Fairchild A heart attack CT, Peru in referwas reported at ence to stolen prop2661 S Bus. 31, erty. This is an Knight’s Inn, Rm. ongoing investiga129, Peru. All tion. checked okay. Theft was reOfficers were dis- ported at 210 W patched to the area Harrison St, Lakeof 170 E Third St, view Mobile Home Bunker Hill in ref- Park, Converse. erence to a female A suspicious perin the creek acting son or vehicle was disorderly. Female reported at 930 W was given a disorMain St, Kroger’s, derly conduct Peru. warning. Officers were dis- August 24 patched to the area City officers were of 40012 Fairchild assisted at 373 W CT, Peru in referFifth St, Peru with ence to a burglary. This is an ongoing investigation. William Deaton was placed into custody at 400 S Columbia St, Macy and transported to the Miami County Jail for a Miami County warrant. Officers were dispatched to the area of 3668 N 190 W, Peru in reference to possible unsafe shooting. This was unable to be located. August 23 A single rollover crash with injuries was reported at N St. Rd. 19 and E 1200 N, Macy. The driver of the vehicle was ejected from the vehicle. The driver was unresponsive but breathing. They were flown from the scene via Lutheran Air to Ft. Wayne. A caller at 5916 S 250 E advised she needed help getting to doctor’s office and to make sure her phone wasn’t hacked. An unconscious person was reported at S Wallick
a domestic disturbance. City officers were assisted at 554 W Seventh St, Peru with an unwanted guest. A report of a suicidal man was taken at 3544 W 1400 S, Kokomo. A Bunker Hill marshal arrived and advised officers to disregard the situation. A report of postal and packing materials being thrown about the lobby and stuffed into the mailbox of 120 W Harrison St, Denver Postal Office, Denver was taken. A case report was completed. A traffic accident with damage was reported at N U.S. 31 and W 1250 N, Macy. Harassment was reported at 2943 W 300 S, Willow Springs Mobile
Home Park, Lot 22, Peru. A juvenile problem was reported at 886 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru.
Mexico Rd, Circle Inn Mobile Home Park, Lot 2, Peru. No injuries were reported. Fraud was reported at 1104 W August 27 200 N, Miami A report of a sus- County Sheriff ’s picious person was Department, Peru. taken at 40034 Fraud was reFairchild CT, Peru. ported at 1104 W This was unable to 200 N, Miami be located. County Sheriff ’s A structure fire Department, Peru. was reported at Officers spoke with 2838 W 300 S, Peru. a male over the A car vs. deer ac- phone at 3338 S St. cident was reRd. 19, Peru who ported at E St. Rd. had questions re16 and N 100 E, garding child cusDenver. A state tody. crash report was A car vs. sign accompleted. cident was reA male was reported at W U.S. 24 portedly walking and N U.S. 31, Peru. from Georgia to No injuries were New York at 1451 N reported. A crash Eel River Cemetery report was comRd, Peru. Officers pleted. provided courtesy An animal probtransport to lem was reported Wabash. at W 800 N & N 150 A car vs. deer ac- W, Denver. This cident was rewas unable to be ported at 3119 N located.
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