On July 2, 2015 officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary at the corner of 1000 E and 250 S in Starke County. The unnamed victim told police that unknown suspects had gained entry into a building and removed several items. The victim also stated that the suspects hotwired the truck and removed it from the building. Once outside the suspects got the truck stuck in the mud and were unable to go any further with it.
Detectives from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Knox Police Department were able to obtain DNA and fingerprints at the scene and submit them to the Indiana State Police Lab for testing. A positive identity was obtained through this testing.
Shawn Gentry, age 25 of Knox was identified as the suspect.
Gentry was arrested and is currently being held at the Starke County Jail on a $25,000.00 Surety Bond for Preliminary charges of Burglary, Auto Theft, Criminal Mischief and Theft.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
