WARSAW – Any thought of an independent review of circumstances surrounding Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s actions on Jan. 25 — and the related suspensions of two officers — appeared to die Monday night, March 18, after an emotional debate during the regular meeting of the city council. City … Read More
*Update – This story has been updated to include comments from Mayor Joe Thallemer* WARSAW — City Councilmen Michael Klondaris and Ron Shoemaker have issued strong criticisms of the city’s police controversy. Klondaris said he will look into whether the council should hire an attorney to conduct an … Read More
WARSAW – Disciplinary action involving Warsaw Police officers will be considered Friday morning. The city of Warsaw announced Wednesday, March 6, that the Board of Works and Safety would meet at 8:15 a.m. Friday in a special session at City Hall for what is described as “the presentation … Read More
Three Indiana State Senators whose districts include parts of Kosciusko County voted last week to support legislation that opens the door for consumers to be charged much higher interest rates when seeking payday loans. Republican Sens. Blake Doriot, Randy Head and Ryan Mishler supported Senate Bill 613, which would … Read More
WARSAW — Two Warsaw Police Department officers have been placed on “investigatory leave” in connection with the reckless driving incident on Jan. 25 that was being investigated by Police Chief Scott Whitaker. The internal review of the two officers was announced Friday, Feb. 22, during a 45-minute news conference … Read More
WARSAW — Two Warsaw Police officers have been placed on investigatory leave in connection with the reckless driving incident on Jan. 25 involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker. The personnel action was announced Friday during a 45-minute news conference that also included an apology from Whitaker over circumstances that played … Read More
WARSAW — Despite preliminary approval two weeks ago, city council balked Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the idea of providing Warsaw police officers with a dedicated cell phone for work. Officers currently have their own cell phones for personal needs while at work and depend on either tablets or … Read More
WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer has asked Indiana State Police to review an alleged incident involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker and a man. The allegation came to light as a result of a report by ABC 57, a South Bend TV station, which contends Whitaker confronted a unnamed … Read More
