Starke County law enforcement releases more details on Friday Amber Alert

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:16 AM

By Staff report

An Amber Alert for a small Starke County child was issued early Friday morning. More details are being released on what led to that statewide announcement.

A female victim was dropped off Thursday at the Northwest Starke Emergency Room suffering from head trauma. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim had been confined and assaulted by her husband, Dwayne Clemons of North Judson. After the assault, Clemons transported the victim to the hospital and then fled the area with their two-year-old son, who was also in the vehicle.

Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa stated in a press release that the victim informed investigators that Clemons was armed with a .45 caliber pistol and had threatened her with the firearm. During the incident, Clemons also made threats to harm both the victim and himself.

A search warrant was executed at the Clemons residence in North Judson; however, neither Dwayne Clemons nor the child, Saxon Clemons, were located. Evidence was discovered supporting the claim that Clemons is armed.

Throughout the overnight hours, officers followed up on leads and checked multiple locations without success. Saxon Clemons, age 2, has been entered as a missing person. He was last seen wearing a bluish-gray hoodie with matching sweatpants. He is approximately 28 inches tall, weighs 30 pounds, and has sandy blond hair and blue eyes.

Dwayne Clemons was last seen driving a gray 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Indiana license plate CRS242.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Clemons please contact the Starke County Sheriff’s dispatch Center at 574-772-3771.