2025 Annual Report & Statistics
Starke County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Jack Rosa is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the continued commitment of the Starke County Sheriff’s Office to public safety, professionalism, and community engagement.
Calls for Service & Enforcement Activity
In 2025, deputies responded to 13,754 calls for service, an increase from 12,068 calls in 2024. During the year, deputies conducted:
- 2,381 traffic stops
- 423 warrant checks
- 704 business checks
- 1,241 extra patrol requests
Incidents generating formal case reports totaled 1,470, compared to 1,356 in 2024. Deputies also served 1,620 legal papers, reflecting an increase from 1,307 in the previous year.
Patrol Division
In 2025, deputies made a total of 325 arrests, including:
- 107 warrant arrests
- 6 property crime arrests
- 80 drug-related arrests
- 31 driving-related arrests
- 22 arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI)
- 47 arrests for Battery and Intimidation
- 32 miscellaneous arrests
Deputies investigated 752 traffic crashes, including:
- 19 hit-and-run crashes
- 84 crashes involving personal injury
- 317 vehicles vs. deer collisions
Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau investigated 298 cases in 2025, including:
- 27 burglaries
- 78 thefts
- 50 child abuse investigations
- 38 narcotics cases
- 14 auto thefts
- 25 death investigations (including unattended deaths, fatal crashes, and suspicious circumstances)
- 2 jail-related incidents
- 12 assault cases
- 52 miscellaneous cases (including recklessness, intimidation, battery, stalking, and missing persons)
Detectives made 71 arrests and executed 41 search warrants. As of years, end, 22 cases remain pending.
Jail Division
In 2025, the Starke County Justice Center processed 794 total intakes and maintained an average daily population of 65 residents. The average length of stay was 68 days for felony arrests and 29 days for misdemeanor arrests.
To enhance operational readiness and improve employee retention, the Justice Center implemented a comprehensive onboarding program in 2025. This program requires new personnel to engage directly with their chain of command and complete extensive training in core competencies and use-of-force protocols prior to assuming daily responsibilities. This initiative strengthens professional development while ensuring staff are well-prepared to manage daily operations effectively.
Additionally, the Justice Center expanded its infrastructure by installing a second safety cell to address the growing frequency of mental health crises. This enhancement provides critical protection for individuals in acute distress while significantly reducing departmental liability.
Dispatch Operations
In 2025, the dispatch center processed 29,736 total calls, including:
- 26,893 law enforcement calls
- 3,357 EMS calls
- 1,654 fire calls
- 4,281 911 calls
Community Engagement & Programs
Since 2023, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office has implemented and expanded several key community programs, including National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, Family Fun Days, Trunk or Treat, Open House Tours, Bike with an Officer rides, Drug Take Back events, National Police Week activities, and strengthened partnerships with all local schools. The department also hosted a Women’s Gun Safety Class.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Sheriff’s Office plans to launch its first Citizens Police Academy and Ride with the Sheriff program.
Message from Sheriff Jack Rosa
Sheriff Rosa stated:
“I am very pleased with the hard work of our deputies, dispatchers, jailers, and support staff. This success is not possible without a strong, dedicated, and professional team. Our personnel continue to raise the bar while serving the Starke County community with honor, resilience, and professionalism.
We are achieving a high level of productivity with the men and women who serve our community, which is deeply appreciated. Public safety is constantly evolving, and our staff remains committed to exceeding best practices. As always, we thank the community for its continued support and partnerships.”
