Breaking: Judge David Cates Dies Unexpectedly
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Superior Court Judge David Cates is pictured talking with County Council earlier this year. InkFreeNews file photo.
Staff Report
SYRACUSE – Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates died unexpectedly Wednesday.
Two people familiar with the circumstances confirmed his death early Thursday morning.
The Syracuse resident was elected in 2014 and was re-elected last month to another six-year term.
Cates’ wife, Kimberly Cates, is a member of the county council.
Emergency responders arrived at the couple’s home late Wednesday night.
No other details were immediately available.