Albion couple arrested for possession and distributing meth; children placed in protective custody
A man and a woman, were arrested Wednesday, Aug. 25, south of Albion for possession and distribution of meth.
According to the Noble County Sheriff's Dept., its special operations group and Northeast Indiana SWAT executed a search warrant at 2813 South US 33, Albion. The warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the IMAGE Druge Task Force.
Arrested and transported to the Noble County Jail were: Adam B. Huffman, 40, Albion, charges pending related to the possession and distribution of meth, no bond; and Elon R. Napier, 25, Albion, charges pending related to the possession and distribution of meth.
Three children at the residence, ages 4 and twins age 2, were placed into protective custody.
Several grams of meth, scales and a large amount of drug paraphernalia were discovered in a room shared by the suspects along with the children.
The investigation in continuing.
Kendallville man killed in Monday crash
A Kendallville man was killed in a two-car crash early Monday, Aug. 23, in eastern LaGrange County.
James Tackett, 24, was killed when the vehicle he was a passenger in struck another vehicle where 900E intersects with 100S at 4:15 a.m., according to a crash report from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
The report said Tackett was a front seat passenger in a 1998 Ford Escort being driven eastbound on 100S by James Handshoe, 24, of Avilla. The report said the Escort “appears to have run the stop sign” located where 100S intersects with 900E.
As it crossed the intersection, the Escort was struck by a 1998 Ford Focus being driven by Dustin Davis, 27, of Hudson. The front of the Focus struck the passenger side of the Escort.
Davis and Handshoe each complained of pain.
Drunk driver causes crash that
injuries his two children
On Aug. 22, at about 7:26 p.m., Noble County Emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of 500E and 415N for a vehicle accident with several injuries.
A 1992 Chevy Lumnina, driven by Harold Bruce of Wolcottville, was traveling west on 415N when he failed to stop at the intersection. Bruce stated that his brakes were not working at the time of the accident; however the evidence collected at the scene showed skid marks at the intersection prior to the point of impact. In the vehicle with Harold Bruce was his wife Janice Bruce, and daughters Katlinn, 6, and Megan, 4 months.
Officers at the scene believe Katlinn and Megan were both improperly restrained in their child restraint chairs, contributing to their injuries. Both children were flown to Ft. Wayne Parkview Hospital by Samaritan due to the internal injuries sustained from the accident. Both Harold and Janice Bruce were also taken to Parkview Hospital for neck and back injuries by Noble County EMS.
Open alcoholic beverage containers were located in and around Bruce's vehicle at the time of the accident. Harold Bruce is being charged with operating while intoxicated felony for having previous convictions and other charges will be filed with the Noble County Prosecutor's Office pending further investigation.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash, identified as Michael Burton of Ft. Wayne, stated he was traveling with his family southbound on 500E, when the Chevy Lumina entered into his lane of travel. Burton was driving a 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette and said the vehicle pulled out at the last second and he was unable to avoid the collision. Passengers with Burton declined medical attention as of this time.
The Noble County Sheriff's Dept. was assisted at the scene by Noble County EMS and the Albion Fire Dept.
Two Vehicle Crash in LaGrange County Claims Lives of Two Area Women
LaGrange County-The Indiana State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash that occurred on US 20, east of LaGrange late last night that resulted in the death of two LaGrange County women on Saturday, Aug. 14.
According to Trooper Mike Carroll, at approximately 11:00 pm, a 1992 Pontiac four door driven by 16 year old Taylor D. Miller of rural LaGrange was traveling westbound on US 20, east of County Road 200 E, when it began to pass a motorcycle on a hillcrest.
Miller’s vehicle then struck an eastbound 1992 Geo four door driven by 38 year old Shanie A. Swihart of rural LaGrange head-on. As a result of the crash, Swihart’s front seat passenger, Kristin M. Lipscomb, 20, of rural LaGrange died instantly of blunt force trauma. Swihart, Miller and two children, Mason Swihart, 4 and Maci Swihart, 8, were all flown to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Miller and the two children were treated and released. Shanie Swihart died at the hospital as a result of her injuries.
Assisting Trooper Carroll were the LaGrange and Noble County Sheriff Departments, the LaGrange Police Department and the LaGrange County EMS.
Deceased:
Shanie A. Swihart, 38, LaGrange, Indiana
Kristin M. Lipscomb, 20, LaGrange, Indiana
Injured:
Taylor D. Miller, 16, LaGrange, Indiana
Maci Swihart, 8, LaGrange, Indiana
Mason Swihart, 4, LaGrange, Indiana
United Way grants $10,000 to feed the Hungry of Noble County
(Albion, IN) The United Way of Noble County recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Northeast Indiana Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (Team FHFH). The funds will be used to process donated meat for distribution to Noble County’s various food pantries, soup kitchens and other non-profit charities dedicated to feeding the hungry.
Team FHFH encourages area farmers and hunters to donate surplus farm or large game animals to participating butchers in the area. Donated funds are used to pay for the butchering, freezing and packaging of the meat for distribution. Team FHFH serves 10 counties in northeastern Indiana.
Last year the organization processed over 36,000 pounds of venison donated by hunters and 14,000 pounds of beef, pork and meat from donated farm animals.
The United Way disburses donated funds to where they are most needed in the community. The $10,000 grant to Team FHFH will help provide for as many as 40,000 nutritious meals for the hungry in Noble County.
Nature Photo Winners Announced;
Vote for People’s Choice
Rome City, IN -- A total of 111 amateur nature photos competed for top prizes in the annual Limberlost Public Library Nature Photography Contest.
The winners have been announced, and everyone can see the photos for themselves at the Limberlost Public Library in Rome City from Saturday, August 7 through Saturday, August 21. All the entries will be displayed, and the winners will be marked with ribbons. It’s the public’s chance to vote for their favorite photos to win the People’s Choice Awards in the Adult and Youth categories.
The contest includes categories for black and white and color photography.
In the Adult category, the Best of Show for Black and White went to Jan Karrick for the photograph, “Gene Stratton Porter’s Water Lilly”. The prize for Best of Show in the Color category was given to Mark Deihl for “Through the Looking Glass”.
In the Youth category, the Black and White Best of Show prize went to Justine McClure for “Sunset Pointe”. Joshua Jones won the Best of Show prize for his Color photo, “Soft Landing”.
Other winners in the adult category included:
Best Flower – Black and White
Mary Hagan, “I’m Ready for My Close Up”
Best Flower – Color
Korey Kord, “Just Posing”
Best Nature Scene – Black and White
Susan Burger, “Charlotte’s Web”
Best Nature Scene – Color
Darrin Parker, “Creek Bed”
Best Live Creature – Black and White
Becca Ford, “Hey That’s My Corn”
Best Live Creature – Color
June Strayer, “Free Lunch”
Best Sunrise/Sunset – Color
Korey Kord, “Another Day Gone By!”
Other winners in the Youth category included:
Best Flower – Black and White
Abby Schrock, “A Fly’s View”
Best Flower – Color
Joshua Jones, “Evening Sentries”
Best Nature Scene – Black and White
Skylar Knapp, “Woodland Walk”
Best Nature Scene – Color
Skylar Knapp, “Yummy Berries”
Best Live Creature – Black and White
Abby Schrock, “Close Hawk”
Best Live Creature – Color
Kelsey Glasscock, “Walking Emerald”
Best Sunrise/Sunset – Color
Cameron Moore, “Goodnight Corn”
“America’s Most Wanted” Lending Hand In Search for LaGrange County Fugitive
LaGrange-For the past 22 years, the television show “America’s Most Wanted” , with its host John Walsh, has helped the nation’s law enforcement efforts in capturing over 1000 fugitives from justice by taking the cases to their nationwide television audience and asking for their help.
Today, according to Indiana State Police Detective Jeff Boyd, “America’s Most Wanted” has posted a LaGrange County fugitive on their website and is asking the public for their help in locating this man who is wanted in both Indiana and Michigan. “I know there are some worse people out there, but it would be great to get him off the streets” said Boyd.
Nathan Kent Lumbard, 28, who was last seen in LaGrange County, is a white male, standing between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, and he weights between 150 and 160 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He is wanted in LaGrange County on the following charges:
-Aggravated Battery, Class B Felony
-Battery, Class C Felony
-Obstruction of Justice, Class D Felony
-Receiving Stolen Property, Class D Felony
-Failure to Appear
Authorities in both Sturgis and St. Joseph County, Michigan have a total of nine charges against Lumbard including assault, resisting or obstructing a police officer.
Boyd is asking anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Nathan Kent Lumbard to contact the Indiana State Police at (800) 552-0976 or (260) 432-8661. For more information detailing Lumbard’s criminal activities and his photograph, please go to “America’s Most Wanted” website HYPERLINK "http://www.amw.com" www.amw.com and search for Lumbard under the fugitive search link.
Noble County Government Meetings this month
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