The Marshall County Sheriff's Department obtained several complaints from various sources of several children (7), between the ages of four years of age to 12-years of age not being supervised, not being cared for, and some of the children not attending school. During a several weeks long investigation led by Lieutenant Detective Les McFarland, a report was forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor's Office and Department of Child Services of the allegations, attendance records, and statements. The Marshall County Prosecutor's Office then filed and an arrest warrant was issued for Heather Havens, along with Kayla Hiler.Â
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Detectives from Starke County along with Marshall County Sheriff's Department went to a residence located in Koontz Lake, Indiana (Starke County) and arrested Heather Havens.Â
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Detectives along with the Department of Child Services went to the residence located in the 2,000 block of Plymouth-Laporte Trail, (Marshall County, Indiana) and arrested Kayla Hiler.Â
Both Heather Havens along with Kayla Hiler were transported and booked into the Marshall County Jail.Â
The children were then removed for the safety and well being by the Department of Child Services.Â
Heather Havens, Three (3) counts of Neglect of a Dependent, deprives dependent of education as required by law Level 6 FelonyÂ
Kayla Hiler, Four (4) counts of Neglect of a Dependent, places dependent in situation that endangers the dependent Level 6 FelonyÂ
Two (2) counts of Neglect of a Dependent, deprives dependent of education as required by law Level 6 FelonyÂ
Agencies Involved: Starke County Sheriff's Department, Marshall County Sheriff's Department, Marshall County Prosecutor's Office, Department of Child ServicesÂ
Bond Amount: $5,000 cashÂ
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.Â
