458 W. Strawberry Road, Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: (765) 569-5413
Fax: (765) 569-5283
Email: Sheriff: Jfrazier@parkecounty.in.gov
Parke County Sheriff's Office
For Emergencies Dial 911
The Parke County Sheriff's Office and the Parke County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a 53 year old male that was found dead inside his residence. Foul play is not suspected at this time. The Sheriff's Office is not releasing the name of the individual until family members have been notified.
The Parke County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a Stihl MS 170 or 180 series chain saw from a residence in Bloomingdale. Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact the Sheriff's office.
On 4/17/24 Deputies arrested Challenge Rossiter (21) of Kingman (Lodi) Indiana. The arrest comes after an investigation by Parke County Deputies into allegations that Challenge had sexual relations with a person under the age of 14. The initial report was taken during late March and was investigated by Parke County Deputies, with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Child Services and Susie's Place. Mr Rossiter is currently being held in Parke County Jail on charges of child molesting as a level 1 felony. His bond is currently set at $100,000.
On 4/16/24 David Pickrell reported to the Parke County Sheriff's Office that sometime over the weekend someone stole his dump trailer from his residence. The Investigation is ongoing.
On 4/15/24 2:13pm Deputies were called to investigate a personal injury accident on US 41 and CR 275 N. All vehicles were traveling north on US 41. Elsie Wilson (28) of Crawfordsville was slowed/stopped for a vehicle turning east onto CR 275 N. Wilson was driving her 2002 Ford Ranger. Madyson Lewis (17) of Waveland was traveling in a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, behind Wilson. Lewis Vehicle struck Wilson's from behind. Wilson's passenger, Kelly Crowder (53) of Marshall, had neck and back pain, Elsie Wilson complained of chest pain, and Madyson complained of general pain through out her body. All persons involved were transported to Union Hospital of Clinton for their injuries. Bloomingdale Fire Department, Marshall Fire Department and Parke County EMS assisted at the scene.
On 4/15/24 Robert Campbell reported to the Parke County Sheriff's Office that sometime over the weekend someone broke into his trailer and stole 2 chain saws. The investigation is ongoing.
NEWS
RELEASES
Robert Simpson
On 3/23/24 was arrested for outstanding warrant.
Cameron W. Cox
On 3/24/24 was arrested for Domestic Battery in the presence of a child and disorderly conduct.
Douglas R. Pharr II
On 3/30/24 was arrested for Domestic Battery.
Jasmine Taylor
On 4/6/24 was arrested for two counts of cruelty to animals.
Jayson Taylor
On 4/6/24 was arrested for two counts of cruelty to animals.
Steven M. Weldon, Jr.
On 3/18/24 was arrested for Dealing in Methamphetamine and serious violent felon in possession of a firearm.
Eden Fajardo-Caceres
On 3/20/24 was arrested for Operating a motor vehicle with never receiving a license and False Government Identification.
Subjects are innocent until proven
guilty in the court of law.
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If you have any information regarding wanted subjects call the Sheriff's Office at 765-569-5413.
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NOTIFICATIONS
MISSION STATEMENT
The Parke County Sheriff's Office consistently and with uniformity strives to maintains social order and provide professional law enforcement services to citizens in the community within prescribed ethical, budgetary, and constitutional constraints. This agency strives to enforce the law and maintain order fairly and impartially, recognizing the need for justice, and the consistent appearance of justice. The Sheriff recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens it serves. This agency actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit opportunities for crime and assist in bringing to justice those that break the law.
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