Also, Thanksgiving at Southside Christian; IUK Art Gallery premieres "Field LIVE" Nov. 20
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On Nov. 16, 2024, Corporal Weimer (#34-84), Deputy Pyke (#34-92), and Deputy Sanders (#34-99) responded to the 300 block of North Ohio Street in search of 30-year-old Michael Roark, who is wanted in Howard County for Petition to Revoke on Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony) and Possession of Paraphernalia (C Misdemeanor).
Upon arrival, deputies detected the odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the windows and doors of the residence. After knocking, Michael Roark answered the door and was taken into custody without incident on the outstanding warrants.
Due to the overwhelming odor of marijuana emitting from the now open front door, deputies determined a search of the residence was appropriate. After reading Roark his Miranda rights, which he acknowledged, he stated he did not reside at the apartment, identifying it as his sister’s residence.
The sister was not present at the time, and Roark stated that he did not have her contact information. Subsequently, a search warrant was applied for to search the residence.
The Honorable Judge Matthew Elkin granted the search warrant for the residence in the 300 block of North Ohio Street, which was executed at approximately 1:10 a.m. The search yielded the following items:
• Handgun with serial number altered
• 29 grams of field-tested positive methamphetamine
• 7 grams of field-tested positive heroin
• 14 grams of field-tested positive marijuana
• Assorted controlled substances in pill form, identified as Xanax, Vyvanse, and Oxycodone
• Numerous smoking devices, baggies, scales, and syringes
Michael Roark was transported to the Howard County Jail and booked on multiple charges, including:
• Dealing Methamphetamine (Level 2 Felony)
• Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 3 Felony)
• Dealing a Narcotic Drug (Level 3 Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon (Level 4 Felony)
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Level 5 Felony)
• Possession of Cocaine or Narcotic Drug (Level 5 Felony)
• Altered Gun Identification (Level 5 Felony)
• Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe (Level 6 Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Level 6 Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor)
• Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)
This case remains under investigation and anyone with information on this case should contact Deputy Pyke at 765-614-3492 or by submitting a tip using our app or at www.sheriff.howardcountyin.gov
The Howard County Sheriff's Office remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and will continue to pursue and hold accountable those who violate the law. The Howard County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the filing of the information is merely an allegation, and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Free Thanksgiving dinner at Southside
South Side Christian Church will host a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 27, from 5-6:30 p.m. Traditional Thanksgiving food will be served in the Fellowship Hall of the church, located at 201 E Markland Ave.
There will be no carry out or drive through orders accepted. For more information call 765-457-9357
Field Live! Exhibition premieres Nov. 20
Photography, screen prints, videos, poetry, and prose featured in the 2024 edition of Indiana University Kokomo’s Field: A Journal of Arts and Sciences is showcased in an exhibition beginning on Wed., Nov. 20, in the Art Gallery.
The opening reception for Field Live! is from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the gallery in the IU Kokomo Library Building, 2300 S. Washington St. Admission and parking are free. Students published in Field Vol. 9, published in April 2024, will attend and can talk about their work.
Jim Coby, assistant professor of English and editor-in-chief of the journal, said the exhibition features visual art included in volume 9, but also will include screens with some of the creative writing that was published as well.
“This is a nice forum to celebrate the artistic and creative achievements of our contributors,” he said. “Ultimately this journal is driven by students, to emphasize the creativity we have here on campus. It’s a magnificent forum to highlight creative and academic thought at IU Kokomo.”
Free copies of the journal will be available in the Gallery during the exhibition.
The journal is curated by student editors, who participate in a one-credit internship. They serve in roles including managing editor, associate and copy editor, art director, and on boards for research, art, prose, and poetry.
The IU Kokomo Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
For more information about the IU Kokomo Art Gallery, visit /kokomo.iu.edu/gallery/