Of the over 6,000 calls for service, 1,976 were traffic stops. Deputies handled vehicle 503 crashes last year, and engaged in seven vehicle pursuits in 2024. Also, the detective division was assigned to direct involvements in 224 calls.

The breakdown for the 36 total death investigations this year was as follows:

  • 1 Homicide
  • 4 Suicides
  • 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • 7 Drug Overdoses
  • 1 Boating accident
  • 18 by Natural causes

Pulaski County Dispatch Logged the following statistics:

  • 911 calls (3,643)
  • Administrative calls (17,223)
  • Animal Control (217)
  • EMS (1589)
  • Fire Department / 1st Responders (1110)
  • Coroner (36)
  • Emergency Management (9)

 Pulaski County Corrections daily population was 79 inmates. Pulaski County Justice Center generated $274,422 in 2024 holding federal and department of corrections Inmates.

"Book-Ins" (These are new arrests and jail-to-jail transports from out of county. These offenders return for various warrants or transfers for court.) Correction's officers have completed over 1,600 offender "book-ins" into the justice center. There were no in-custody deaths, escapes or juveniles booked into the facility.

Corrections staff logged 175 transports. This includes transports for federal Inmates, court proceedings, doctor appointments, county pick-ups and IDOC runs.

 

THE PULASKI COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE structure consists of eight deputy sheriffs whose primary responsibility is being available to respond to calls for service. These deputies complete the majority of the work centered around law enforcement in the county. There is one supervisor assigned to oversee the patrol division filling the rank of Sergeant of Patrol. The detective division consists of two detective-sergeants specifically assigned to conduct follow up investigation, administrative search warrants, and evidence logging and accountability. The chief deputy and sheriff oversee the patrol supervisor and detective division.

The county sheriff’s office is down to one canine team as of Jan. 1, 2025. In 2024 K-9 Tiko was attached in support of 178 calls for service. K-9 Bobby was attached in support 44 calls before his retirement.

Sheriff Chris Schramm notes that, “As always, we appreciate the county community’s continued support. We are all in this community together. We rely heavily on citizen complainants to report suspicious or criminal activity.”

Persons who have any information regarding any crime should contact the non-emergency line at 574-946-6655.

  
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Local News Briefs

SWCD annual meeting Feb. 12 to discuss ‘carbon markets’

The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its public annual meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Celebration Station in Winamac.

Key speaker will be Jean Brokish of American Farmland Trust whose topic will be “Making Sense of Carbon Markets and Climate – Smart Incentives.”

PACE grants application deadline March 3

Pulaski Alliance for Community Education (PACE) is offering $60,000 in educational grants to eligible organizations this spring.

Organizations whose primary mission is public education may apply for grant funds. Participants in CAPE II/III are also encouraged to apply for a portion of funds available to sustain or continue original CAPE program activities.

PCPL announces February programs, activities

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for February. They include Valentine-themed crafts, winter reading challenges, a children’s program on foxes, snowflake trivia and adult canvas painting.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

Chamber seeks nominations for 2025 Halleck Community Service Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award.

The award will be presented at the HJ Halleck Award recognition banquet (date to be announced). Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 7.

PCT invites photographers to capture spirit of county in photo contest

Participate, share perspective on county

Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced the launch of the "Embrace the Pace Pulaski County" photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase life in Pulaski County through the lens of their cameras.

“With cash prizes and the opportunity to have your work displayed county-wide, this contest is an exciting way to celebrate the beauty and community of Pulaski County,” said Brandi Larkin, PCT president.

  

Indiana News

Braun: Indiana should be national model for bold, innovative leadership

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first “State of the State” address at the Statehouse Wednesday evening, outlining his plans to tackle “runaway” property taxes, create “farm savings accounts” to stabilize income for farmers in bad crop years, and to streamline state government.

The governor also addressed strengthening the state police force, checking undocumented immigration, restructuring the state’s economic development commission, reigning in health care costs, facilitating universal school choice – and more.

Pulaski County December unemployment rate down to 2.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.1 percent in December, down from 3.9 percent in November, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Jan. 25). The rate was 2.7 percent a year ago.

The state's December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent (seasonally adjusted), up from 4.4 percent in November. The November 2023 rate was 3.6 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in December (seasonally adjusted), nearly the same as November (4.2 percent). A year ago, the national rate was 3.7 percent.

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The bills under discussion, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session. 

 

Indiana COVID-19 News

IDH reports state influenza cases at 'high' levels

Plus: bird flu update

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health reported Feb. 4 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 392 statewide from Jan. 22-28, up 58 from its previous weekly report. There were no state COVID-19 hospital admissions during that time period, and also no COVID deaths.

In addition, the IDH reported Feb. 3, that the state's influenza-like illness level is "high" for the week ending Jan. 25, with two flu-associated deaths during the reporting period (52 total for the current season).

  

Post News

Sheriff’s office posts annual review

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department responded to 6,435 calls for service in 2024, according to its annual report compiled in January.

Deputies logged 429 field arrests, and worked with the county coroner on 36 death investigations.  In 2024 there were 25 counts of resisting arrest, and five counts of battery on an officer. (A field arrest means that Pulaski County law enforcement established probable cause for a misdemeanor or felony offense.)

CFoPC welcomes two board members to new terms

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Inc. (CFoPC) has announced new terms for two members to its 2025 board of directors - one returning and one new to the organization.

They are Shane Pilarski of Francesville and Christi Beavers of Winamac.

Pardoned J6 Hobart man fatally shot by Jasper police deputy

Updated

JASPER COUNTY – A Hobart man, pardoned last week for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop by a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy along SR 14 near the Jasper/Pulaski county line.

Matthew Huttle, 42, of Hobart, was pulled over by the deputy, according to a report from the Indiana State Police. The officer attempted to arrest Huttle, but the suspect allegedly resisted. An altercation took place, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect.

Purdue to again offer Direct Course Credit to students with 4-H experience

Purdue Extension-Pulaski County has announced that Purdue University will again offer Direct Course Credit this year to students who have 4-H experience.

4-H’ers who are thinking about attending Purdue, or who have already been accepted may wish to check the opportunity to receive credit for first-year courses.

EPCS Board begins new calendar year with two new members

WINAMAC – The Eastern Pulaski Community School Board was joined by two new members, Steve Rausch and Greg Kiser at its Jan. 13 meeting.

They were sworn-in, along with returning members Jimmy Terry and Taylor White, all of whom were elected to the board in November.