The Paper of Miami County - Dec. 28, 2022

Miami County Christmas break kicks off with blizzard conditions

On Thursday, Dec. 22, a strong storm began to make its way into Miami County. By early morning, Friday, Dec. 23, frosted over windows rattled from high winds while snow hurdled through the air making travel conditions dangerous. Although Miami County didn’t have a large accumulation of snow, the amount was enough to cause white out conditions because of the winds. And to add insult to injury, the temperatures plummeted well below zero.

Multiple power outages were reported keeping utility workers out in the treacherous weather. Firefighters were called out to a structure fire on Strawtown Pike.

Christmas lights on an outdoor banister were covered with a recent snowfall. Miami County residents braved a frigid storm that brought fierce winds, extremely low temperatures and some snow that began Thursday, Dec. 22.

Miami County was under an “orange travel advisory” early Friday morning but it was changed to a red warning just before Noon. A red travel advisory is the highest level of local travel advisories meaning travel could be restricted to emergency management workers only. During a "warning” travel advisory, individuals are directed to refrain from all travel; comply with necessary emergency measures; cooperate with public officials and disaster services forces in executing emergency operations plans; and obey and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified officers.

The weather will slowly change as the week progresses. Temperatures are to climb to a high of nearly 50 degrees by Dec. 30 with a chance of rain.

NIPSCO

offers

additional energy assistance programs

NIPSCO is encouraging income-eligible customers struggling to pay their gas utility bill to apply for additional energy assistance programs available beginning December 2022 through May 31, 2023. Programs such as NIPSCO Hardship, SERV (Supply Energy Resources to Veterans) and SILVER (Seniors in Indiana Low-Income and Vulnerable Energy Resource) offer a one-time benefit of up to $400 per year to those who qualify.

SERV is an income-eligible assistance program available for active military and eligible veteran NIPSCO customers who need financial assistance with gas residential utility charges. To participate, customers must be an active member of the United States Armed Forces, or a former member honorably discharged, with an active NIPSCO residential gas utility account that is past due. SILVER is an income-eligible assistance program available for NIPSCO’s senior citizen customers 60 years of age or older who need financial assistance with gas residential utility charges. Eligible senior citizens must have an active NIPSCO residential gas utility account that is past due. The SERV and SILVER programs are earmarked for those who qualify for LIHEAP or Hardship assistance. To see the full list of requirements for SERV and SILVER, customers should visit

NIPSCO.com/IncomeEligible. There, customers can also apply for the appropriate program by completing and submitting an online self-attestation form and uploading documentation, if required. Applicants should allow 30 business days for the form to be received and processed. If program requirements are met, a one-time credit will be applied to the applicant’s NIPSCO gas res-

Two preschoolers from Elmwood Elementary lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Photos by Michelle Boswell

Photo by Michelle Boswell

A residential fire broke out Friday, Dec. 23. See Page 2.

Police Reports

Miami County Sheriff’s Department

Dec. 18

Domestic disturbance was reported at 14054 N 100 E, Macy.

Officers at 2402 Lowry Ave, Peru assisted Indiana State Police with a domestic disturbance investigation.

A single vehicle property damage crash was reported at S 50 W and W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru. Martins pulled the vehicle out of the ditch. Vehicle owner requested no crash report because the vehicle being on a salvaged title and not worth $2,500. No other property damaged.

A verbal argument between mother and son was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 136, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. Parties did not want to be separate for the evening.

Burglary was reported at 1134 Barksdale Ave, Peru. The caller would not answer the door for officers to get her name for

Structure fire

On Friday, Dec. 23, the Amboy Volunteer Fire Company worked a residential structure fire on Strawtown Pike, Miami County. Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department, Miami County Indiana Galveston Volunteer Fire Department, Grissom Firefighter Foundation, and Luthern EMS of Dukes Hospital were also on the scene. Frozen hoses as well as trouble with equipment because of the extreme weather made fighting the fire hazardous.

Photo provided by Amboy Volunteer Fire Company

an involvement.

Address was unlocked by owner. Located no one inside or signs of forced entry.

A verbal argu-

ment between juvenile sisters was reported at 45012 Little Rock CT, Peru. Parties were separated for the night. Resources

provided and discussed.

A welfare check on a child was conducted at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff’s Department, Peru. The child in question checked okay.

A verbal argument was reported at 2821 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 2, Peru. The male party left for the evening.

A subject at 501 W 10th St, Lot 1, Hi N Dri Court, Peru was trespassed from the area per a resident’s request.

A traffic accident with damage was reported at S St. Rd. 19 and S 500 E, Peru. Scott Bauer was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Bowmans towed the vehicle.

Dec. 19

A 911 hang-up was reported at N 190 W and N Mexico Road, Peru. The source was a child playing on the phone.

Officers at 2080 N

NIPSCO

idential utility account. The NIPSCO Hardship Program is for customers just outside the federal poverty guidelines for LIHEAP. It offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 250 percent of the federal poverty level. Hardship funds are available through many of the same local Community Action Agencies where LIHEAP funds are distributed. To learn more about NIPSCO Hardship, visit NIPSCO.com/IncomeEligible.

NIPSCO Hardship, SILVER and SERV programs will run from December 2022 through May 31, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. “Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable energy that drives value for our customers,” said Mike Hooper, NIPSCO President. “We understand that some customers are struggling to balance expenses, and we are committed to providing financial assistance to benefit those most vul-

nerable this winter heating season.”

LIHEAP offers support to households falling at or below 60 percent of the state median income and is fully funded by a federal block grant offered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Customers can learn if they qualify for LIHEAP by visiting eap.ihcda.in.gov, calling 2-1-1 or by using the NIPSCO eligibility calculator and NIPSCO.com/IncomeEligible. Customers can also pick-up and dropup LIHEAP forms at the NIPSCO Business Office in Gary at 3229 Broadway between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through

Friday. NIPSCO has expanded its 12-month flexible payment plan to allow all eligible customers that need financial support to spread their past due balance over 12-months.

The three- and sixmonth options are also still available to customers experiencing difficulty paying their bill.

Customers can learn more at NIPSCO.com/PaymentPlans.

NIPSCO provides a number of energyefficiency programs, rebates, and tips to help lower energy usage and bills.

Visit NIPSCO.com/Save for more information on available programs and other ways to save.

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Obituary

Gloria Mae (Denniston) Ratliff, 86, of Peru passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022.

She was born in Peru on Aug. 8, 1936, to the late Chester and Gertrude (Correll) Denniston.

Gloria married Claude Ratliff on March 18, 1956. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1997.

Gloria enjoyed playing bingo and watching birds. She loved Harrison Ford movies and most of all spending time

with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters; Mary Ann (Eric) Hollarman of Peru, Pamela Kay Ratliff of Kokomo, seven grandchildren; Craig (Bre) Hollarman , Jamie Hollarman, Kelly Draeger (Hesse), Richie Draeger, Coda Fouts, Orion

Fouts, Austin Keffer; five great grandchildren; Michael Hesse, Jeremy Hesse, Ella Wakal, Delilah Hollarman, Evalynn Hollarman, and brother, Dan (Betty) Denniston of Fort Myers, Florida.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husband, children; Lina Ann Draeger, Patty Lynn Ratliff, Alice Ratliff, brother, Fred Denniston, and sister, Vivian Mathis.

A celebration of life will be held

Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel, 411 North Grant Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Rod Correll officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Gloria Mae (Denniston) Ratliff, 86

Michigan Cherry Cheer!

Laura Kurella

This week brings us right up to the end of the year, and I thought that there is no better way to celebrate a Great Lakes Region New Year than by infusing the pleasure we find in those amazing Michigan cherries!

Yes, I said “cherries!”

While our cherry season does come in quick and doesn’t stay long, and most of us have resigned ourselves to living with this plight, local farmers and distillers have put their heads and their resources together, which in turn now bless us with delightful cherry options that are available all winter long!

Literally coming into the field after discovering that his great-grandfather had been granted whiskey distilling patents back in the 1920s with his land, Traverse City native, Chris Fredrickson initially joined forces with partners Jared Rapp and Moti Goldring to craft a fine line of whiskeys that would reflect the region from which they came.

Curating a special line of premium whiskeys, infused with incredible flavor bends, Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC) is a small batch, hand-crafted distillery that offers a special cherry edition of whiskey that exudes a strong Montmorency cherry flavor and a flirty, fruit forward finish that makes it perfect for a special Michigan winter drink.

Using a full ten pounds of Michigan-grown Montmorency sour cherries to infuse each barrel of their specially-made whiskey, the fabulous Michigan cherry flavor comes shimmering

through in every drop.

Raising the bar by using quality ingredients, I was thrilled to discover that TCWC also raised the bar cherry garnishes, too. Crafting a line of uber premium cocktail cherries that I have to say are so insanely delicious that you may find yourself eating them straight from the jar!

Made using premium those amazing northern Michigan Balaton cherries, which are slow-cooked in copper pots, this deep, ruby-hued jewel-ofa-berry is cooked into a glorious and gorgeous garnish that’s fit for any cocktail (or recipe) you choose!

Offering us the incredible flavor of Traverse City cherries in oh so many delightful ways, I could not help but be inspired to create cherry beverages (for all ages) to help us all celebrate these holidays!

Not wanting to dilute the high quality of TCWC products, I chose to blend them with a purveyor of the finest food products there is: Eden Foods.

Founded in 1969 and now located in Clinton, MI., Eden Foods is self-described as the oldest independent organic food producer in the United States, but more widely known as the bearer of the finest food products because they have the highest standards of all brands in the food industry.

If you truly want the best of the best there is, you must shop Eden!

One of my favorite ways to create a healthier, more flavorful, and even more economical and fresher soft drinks and or mixers, is to blend up my own, which enables you to avoid soft drinks, which

are loaded with sugar (usually in the form of high fructose corn syrup), and add calories and insulin issues into drinks.

While many think that diet sodas are the solution to avoiding calorie issues, multiple studies have revealed that diet sodas bring with them a fountain’s worth of problems of their own.

Multiple studies have found that artificial sweeteners trigger insulin, which sends our body into fat storage mode, leading us to gain weight, not lose.

Another study found that drinking one diet soda a day created a 36% increased risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, and artificial sweeteners may also trigger headaches, hurts our bones and teeth, and studies have shown that diet soda drinkers were also 43% more likely to have experienced a vascular event than those who drank none.

That said, I make my own “soft” drinks by using a club soda such as Our Family brand, which is a clear, flavorless water carbonated thanks to good old baking soda, which helps us be less acidic, and potassium, which helps to protect our heart, and salt.

To it I flavor it with a juice, such as Eden or grind up my own ginger with some lemon for an amazing ginger ale. If you love cola, you can buy cola syrup in a pharmacy as it is sold as a stomach ache cure.

To sweeten it I go the natural route and buy a little squeeze bottle of truvia, a liquid organic sweetener made from the mint-looking plant known as stevia.

To learn more about Traverse City

There is no sweeter way to celebrate the holidays, and ring in the new year, than by raising a glass filled with some of Michigan’s finest cherries that make it even more marvelous to say, “Cheers!”

Whiskey products and recipes, check out tcwhiskey.com.

To learn more about Eden Foods check out Wikipedia or visit edenfoods.com. Here now are some refreshing ways to raise your glass this holiday season filled with marvelous flavor of Michigan cherries. I wish you all a very happy New YearCheers!

Michigan Cherry Sparkler

Can be made with or without alcohol Traverse City Premium Cocktail Cherries

1 Lemon wedge 1/2-ounce lemon juice

1/2-ounce Simple Syrup

1 1/4 ounces Traverse City American Cherry Edition Bourbon Whiskey (optional) Ice

3 ounces Sparkling Water Traverse City Premium Cocktail Cherries

In a mixing tin, add 1 Traverse City cocktail cherry, with a bar spoon of the syrup, 1 lemon wedge, 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz. simple syrup and 1 1/4 oz. Traverse City American Cherry bourbon (if using). Add ice and shake until ingredients are mixing and properly chilled.

Approximately 10 seconds. Using a fine mesh and Hawthorne strainer, double

strain the cocktail into a flute or coupe glass. Top with 3 oz. of sparkling water. Garnish with a Traverse City Cocktail Cherry and lemon twist.

Michigan Cherry

Better-thanMulled Wine

1 quart tart cherry juice

2 tablespoons orange zest

2 whole cinnamon sticks

5 whole cloves

2 whole star anise

1 orange, juiced

3 ounces Traverse City American Cherry Edition Bourbon Whiskey (optional)

GARNISH (optional) Orange rounds

Extra cinnamon sticks or whole

spices

To a large saucepan, add cherry juice, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and juice from the orange. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Remove from the heat, strain through a fine mesh strainer, and stir in whiskey (if using). Serve warm.

Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in a saucepan or the microwave until warm. Not freezer friendly.

Stylist/Photographer: Laura Kurella

Sports Shorts

Peru Boys Varsity Basketball beats Whitko

By John Burrus

The Braves won a TRC matchup with Whitko. The game was tied at halftime but a spirited group produced 22 steals for the game and won the 3rd quarter 22-5. This was the Braves 4th win in a row.

Coach Burrus said: “We struggled to stop Whitko in the first half. They have played a tough schedule and have a coach who has won over 400 games in Coach Benedict. At halftime we got back to what we do best. We pressured Whitko, and played in transition. We won the offensive rebounding 17-6. Ethan Zeiser(6) and Fuddy Kile(5) had 11 of them. People new to the program like me will ask about Fuddy. I just tell them I don’t know what Fuddy means but it fits him. This was our last game before the break. I hope every-

one enjoys the Christmas season. Also, we play the County Tournament at home this year. We play Peru, Wednesday December 28th at 8 p.m. Try to support the girls as well. They play Peru earlier in the day. We will need your support to win this county. This is kind of a homecoming for me being back in the Miami County Tourney. I graduated from North Miami. My junior year (1980-81) we won the county at Maconaquah. Bob Macy was the coach at Peru. Roger Fleetwood was the Maconaquah coach. He coached at Whitko just a few years ago. I played against Todd Bassett, Dave Fulton, Mike Gable, Joe Bontrager, Jeff Pier, Andy Jeffers, Jack Windsor, and others for Maconaquah during those years. I know, over 40 years ago. When I coached at North Miami the tournament was shut down. I am glad it is back and

Sports Calendar

North Miami

Dec. 28

Noon – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School

6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament

Dec. 29

Noon – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School

8 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School

Jan. 2

6 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity Bas-

ketball @ Argos Community Jr./Sr. High School

7:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball @ Argos Community Jr./Sr. High School

Jan. 3

6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Peru Jr./Sr. High School 7:45 p.m. –Boys Varsity Basketball @ Peru Jr./Sr. High School Jan. 4

6:30 p.m. – Varsity Wrestling vs. Columbia City High School – Home

Maconaquah

Dec. 28 10 a.m. – Boys

happy to be representing Maconaquah.”

Maple 32pts 3reb 3ast 10st Ball 17pts 6reb 5ast 3st Kelly 12pts 2reb 3ast 3st 1bl Zeiser 8pts 8reb 1ast 1bl 5st Kile 4pts 5reb 1ast Ellis 2pts 3reb Armstrong 3reb 4ast 1bl 1st

Girls Varsity Basketball falls to Mississinewa

By Ray Davis

Lady Braves were led by Miranda Stoll with 12 points and 12 rebounds, Courtney Stoll had 11 points and 6 blocks and Sidney Barnes had 4 points and 12 rebounds.

Girls Junior Var-

sity

Basketball falls to Berries

By Stephanie Bennett

The Peru JV Lady Tigers played at Logansport. The Tigers fought hard and had a lot of opportunities to

score. It was a tough shooting night. The Lady

Tigers lost 27-23. Leading scorer was Lucy Sensel with 8

points. Peyton Wideman, Addie Butt, and Maliyah

ment @ Maconaquah High School

8 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School

Dunn had 4 points each. Sydney Azbell had 3.

Basketball vs. North Miami Jr./Sr. High School – Home

7:45 p.m. – Boys

Junior Varsity and Varsity and Coed Wresting @ Lafayette Jefferson High School –Willie Holiday Duals

Noon – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home

2 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home

6 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home 8 p.m. – Boys Var-

sity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home Dec. 29

9 a.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity and Coed Wrestling – Willey Holiday Duals @ Faith Christian School

Noon – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home 2 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home 6 p.m. – Girls Var-

sity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home

8 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament – Home Jan. 4

6 p.m. – Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Delphi Community High School – Home

Peru

Dec. 28

2 p.m. – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tourna-

Dec. 29

10 a.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Mishawaka High School

Noon – Girls Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School

Noon – Boys Varsity Basketball –Holiday Tournament @ Maconaquah High School Jan. 3

6:15 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity

Varsity Basketball vs. North Miami Jr./Sr. High School –Home

Jan. 4

6 p.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ Northfield High School

6:15 p.m. – Girls

Junior Varsity Basketball vs. TriCentral High School – Home

6:30 p.m. – Junior Varsity Wrestling @ Northfield High School

7:45 p.m. – Girls

Varsity Basketball vs. Tri-Central High School –Home

Peru Tiger, Ian Potts dribbles around a Huntington-North Viking player during the game held at Tig-arena Tuesday, Dec. 20. Peru won the game, 47-32.

Photo by Michelle Boswell

Answers for puzzles, Page

Classifieds/legals

STATE OF INDIANA) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT I ) SS: COUNTY OF MIAMI) Case Number:52D01-2211-EU-000085

IN THE MATTER OF ) THE UNSUPERVISED) ESTATE OF) BEVERLY J. HAGAN, ) DECEASED)

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION FOR PUBLICATION

Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of November,2022, JEFFREY M. HAGAN and ALLISON L. PLATT-SLOAN were appointed co-personal representatives of the estate of BEVERLY J. HAGAN, deceased, who died on September 24, 2022.

All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Peru, Indiana, this 17th day of November, 2022.

Sherry Raber

Clerk of the Miami Co. Superior Court I

The name and business address of the legal counsel who will represent the personal representative is: Bryce Runkle; Attorney at Law; 16 E. 5th St, Ste 3; Peru, IN 46926; (765) 985-2215. 12/21, 12/28/22

STATE OF INDIANA) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT I ) SS:

COUNTY OF MIAMI) Case Number: 52D01-2102-EU-000009

IN THE MATTER OF)

) THE UNSUPERVISED)

) ESTATE OF ) JOYCE PEARCY,) DECEASED)

NOTICE OF PETITION

To: James Joseph Pearcy; Son of decedent by publication:

Notice is hereby given that in the above entitled estate proceedings:

1. On October 24, 2020, the decedent, JOYCE PEARCY, died believed to be testate while a resident of Miami County.

2. On February 9, 2021, ANDREW PEARCY filed with the Miami County Superior Court I a Petition for appointment of personal representative.

3. On November 3, 2022, the Superior Court I of Miami County entered an order fixing January 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. as the date and time for a status hearing on this petition to be held in the Superior Court I of Miami County, Indiana located at 25 N Broadway, Room 300; Peru, IN 46970 and its telephone number is 765-472-3901.

This notice is given pursuant to the order of the Superior Court I of Miami County and is dated 11/15/2022.

Sherry Raber

Clerk of the Superior Court I of Miami County 12/21, 12/28/22, 01/04/23

Police

175 E, Peru spoke with a male over the phone who had questions regarding a civil matter.

A suspicious package or item was reported at 10327 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill. All checked okay.

A structure fire was reported at S 700 E & E 950 S, Amboy. This was disregarded by Miami Central Dispatch.

A caller at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru advised she wanted assistance getting items back for daughter/grand-

daughter. She was advised how to proceed.

A report of cows in the roadway was taken at 13232 N St. Rd. 19, Macy. This was unable to be located.

A female caller at 2402 Lowry Ave, Peru had questions about retrieving items from residence.

An eviction was carried out at 131 E Eighth St, Peru.

A slide off was reported at W 500 S & S 400 W, Peru.

A male at 3119 N Mexico Rd, Lot 4, Circle Inn Mobile Home Park, Peru

advised he has three transactions on his debit card that he did not make. He was advised to shut the card off asap. A case was generated for the incident.

Dec. 20

A 911 hang-up was reported at 3119 N Mexico Rd, Lot 12, Circle Inn Mobile Home Park, Peru. All checked okay. The source was a child playing on the phone.

A female at 1911 W 1050 S, Miami advised her mother was being loud in her home. The

mother went back out to her camper to cool down. No further action was taken at the time.

Theft was reported at 201 E 1st St, Converse.

A single vehicle car vs. deer crash was reported at 4973 N St. Rd. 19, Peru. No injuries were reported.

Officers in the area of 12570 S 200 W, Kokomo assisted Dukes Emergency Medical Services and Galveston Fire with a medical call.

An electrical hazard was reported at N 400 W & W 100 N, Peru.

Officers responded to the area of 7233 S U.S. 31, Mara Mart, Bunker Hill for a female that got left behind en route to a rehab center. Female was picked back up by another representative.

Criminal mischief was reported at 1801 N Lancer St, Grissom Inn, Peru. Officers were unable to locate anyone inside the building.

A report of a domestic dispute was taken at 1619 W 1000 N, Macy. The call was handled by In-

diana State Police.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 1042 N Lincoln St, Peru. Officers checked the residence. Any signs related to the call were unable to be located.

A report of an accidental 911 call from a caller with a history of needing assistance was taken at 7035 N 100 W, Denver. Officers were unable to locate the caller at the reported location.

A female at 1729 N Foreman Dr, Village Pantry of Grissom, Peru advised a suspicious male was at this location. The subject left prior to the arrival of Law Enforcement. The area was checked but he was not located at this time.

Dec. 21

A wanted person was reported at 35 S Broadway, Peru Police Department, Peru. A female was taken into custody or an outstanding warrant.

A verbal domestic issue was reported at 10026 E St. Rd. 18, Converse. Both parties went to different locations.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 1445 W Hoosier Blvd, Ladd Dental Group, Peru. This was handled by Indiana State Police.

A complainant at 3795 W Meadow Lane, Kokomo stated there were goats which kept getting into her yard and garage. The goats in question have left the area at the time of recording.

An allegation of an unauthorized item possibly being delivered to an inmate was made at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru. Subsequently, an investigation was initiated.

An argument between grandson and grandmother regarding suspicious online purchases was reported at 2629 Capehart St, Peru. After looking at the purchases and their origin, it was determined they were scam purchases through a thirdparty app on the grandson's phone. The complainant was given remedies on how to take care of the issues.

A suspicious package or item was reported at 2051 W Matador St, Building 2, Peru. All checked okay. Officers responded to the area of 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru in reference to inmates getting into a physical altercation. Inmates wanted the incident on record only at this time.

Burglary was reported at 1003 N Jefferson St, Converse. This was disregarded by dispatch.

Disorderly conduct was reported at 1824 W Reed St, Miami. Report to be completed for criminal mischief.

A 12-year-old female ran away from home at 37022 Carswell CT, Peru. Female was located and returned home. Miami County Probation will be notified.

A wanted person was reported at 171 E 3rd St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 21, Bunker Hill. This was unable to be located.

A wanted person was reported at 3416 Westover St, Peru.