Parke County Sheriff's Office

4/16-Parke County Deputies responded to a residence in rural Rockville for a theft report. During the investigation, Stephanie Marco (41) of Rockville, In was arrested for possession of marijuana, false informing and disorderly conduct. Stephanie was transported to the Parke County Jail and is being held on a $8000 bond. 

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4/15-Parke County Deputies responded to Judson for Juvenile problems . It was alleged that several young juveniles kept trespassing on a private lane and then got into an argument with the property owners. One of which made threatening comments to the kids if they returned on his property. A report is being sent to Parke County Prosecutor's Office for review.

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4/14-Parke County Sheriff's Office arrested Kahlynn R. Hamke (19) of Rosedale for a warrant issued out of the Parke County Circuit Court for Violation of Probation. Hamke was transported to the Parke County Jail for housing. Hamke does not have a bond. ​

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4/14-Parke County Deputies investigated a battery that occurred at the Hickory Treatment Center in Rockville. After investigation Dustin J. Buck (41) of Indianapolis was arrested for Battery. He is being held in the Parke County Jail without bond. 

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4/13-Parke County Deputies

responded to a report of a physical domestic dispute in Bloomingdale. Deputies arrived and met with the male half,  Matthew Toycen (39) of Bloomingdale outside of his house. Deputies were able to speak with Matthew and his wife separately about the incident that had occurred. After speaking with both individuals, Matthew was taken into custody and faces charges of domestic battery. Matthew was transported to Union Hospital in Clinton for a medical clearance after providing a portable breath test sample of .251% BAC. After being cleared from Union Hospital, Matthew was transported to the Parke County Jail and remanded to Jail Staff. 

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4/11-Deputies went to a residence in Clinton and located Ruthan Adams (41) of Rockville who had a warrant for her arrest out of Parke County Circuit Court for 3 counts of Neglect of a Dependent a Leve 6 Felony. Ruthan was transported to the Parke County Jail where she is currently being held on a $10,000 no 10% bond. 

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4/10-Parek County Deputies investigated a Burglary on Sharon Dr. near Raccoon Lake. The victim had returned to their home after being gone since November and found that their black 1996 Chevrolet Nova with Montana license plates and a 2020 orange Polaris side by side were stolen from  inside their garage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parke County Sheriff's Office. 

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4/10-Parke County Deputies responded to a residence on CR 600 West near Montezuma for an illegal burn. When deputies arrived, they found a smoldering fire containing item other than vegetation or wood products that was unattended. Montezuma Fire Department was requested to assist. After an investigation it was learned that the resident was recently warned for illegal burning. A citation was issued to Chad Pruett (46) of Montezuma for an Open Burn Violation and was forwarded to the Parke County Prosecutors Office. 

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4/8-Parke County Deputies were dispatched to the area of Smedley Rd. in Bloomingdale for a report of a domestic situation that had reportedly became physical. Deputies arrived and spoke with the victim, who had gotten away and went to a neighbors house to seek help. After speaking with the victim and observing clear sighs of battery, Deputies went to the home of the originating situation. There, Deputies made contact with the suspect, later identifies as 41 year old David Heil of Akron, OH. David was intoxicated and had suffered significant cuts to the bottom of his feet from broken glass inside the residence. After being observed by responding EMS personnel David was taken into custody and transported to Union Hospital in Clinton by Deputies for further evaluation and clearance. Upon being evaluated and treated, David was transported to the Parke County Jail where he is currently being held without bond. David faces charges of domestic battery and criminal mischief. David also faces charges of trafficking due to an incident that occurred during the booking process at the Parke County Jail. 

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4/7-Parke County Deputies responded to a report of a domestic situation in the area of Nyesville, Rd and Slab Rd. in Parke County.  Deputies received a report of a male that had jumped in front of a vehicle  and refusing to let the occupants leave while yelling obscenities at the occupants. Deputies learned that the occupants were able to get away and wait in the area of Nyesville Rd and C.R. 260 N to speak with Deputies. While responding, Deputies were advised that the reporting party had went back to the origination address for fear of the RP's juvenile son being in danger. Deputies arrived at an address in the rural Judson area and a brief altercation between a male, later identified ad Skyler Vandevender of Dana, Indiana, and deputies ensued leading to Skyler being arrested. Another male, Ricky Morgan of Montezuma, was present and arrested of OVWI refusal. Deputies and Rockville Police transported both males to the Parke County Jail. Skyler remained uncooperative. During the altercation a Deputy was bitten on the hand. Skyler faces charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, resisting arrest, and battery on law enforcement. Ricky faces charges of OVWI refusal. 

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4/7-On March 29, 2025 Parke County Deputies began investigation several reports of illegal dumping in the Rosedale and Bridgeton areas. On April 7, 2025 Deputies located, and cited , on of the involved parties. Andrea Johnson (44) of Terre Haute was cited for two counts of littering as a class B infraction, and one count of littering as a class A infraction. 

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4/6-Parke County Deputies responded to a roll over crash at the intersection of CR 500 N and 600 West. A green Dodge Caravan traveling west on CR 500 North left the roadway stuck a tree and a phone pedestal for Bloomingdale telephone. The driver had left the scene before deputies arrived however the vehicle owner was on scene and identified the driver. The investigation is still ongoing. 

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4/5-Parke County Deputies responded to an intimidation and trespassing complaint at the Road Hawgs. An investigation was completed and Jonathan Couch (49) was trespassed from the property. A report was forwarded to the Parke County Prosecutors Office for review. 

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4/5-Parke County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Montezuma at Adams and Washington St on a 2003 blue Mercedes-Benz passenger car. After an investigation the driver Johnathan Couch (49) of Montezuma was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a BAC greater than 0.15 with prior conviction a level 6 felony. He was taken to the Parke County Jail and held on an $8000 bond. 

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