BENTON — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Coroner’s Office are investigating the cause of the death of 82-year-old Lyle Burtsfield, found deceased in the water along the banks of the Elkhart River. Burtsfield resided near the river.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting at approximately 5:29 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. The shooting occurred at a residence located at 58189 Steiner Drive in Goshen. Upon officers’ arrival, 37-year-old November Cole reported she was shot in the lower leg by …read more.

  ELKHART — UPDATE: Elkhart Police have released a statement saying that they believe a 12 year old girl was responsible for setting a fire in her bedroom of an apartment in Elkhart and stabbing family members during an argument. “At this time it appears a 12 year old girl was upset and started a fire in …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of an adult female found deceased inside an Elkhart home. The woman, identified as 26-year-old Gabriela Avila-Claros, was found deceased inside of the residence at 29118 Norman Ct. on Thursday. An autopsy was performed today, however, the cause of death …read more.