Text and Photos by Ray Balogh InkFreeNews NEW PARIS — A two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, sent six of the seven passengers involved to Goshen General Hospital. None of the injuries were life-threatening. A red Chevy Impala, eastbound on US 6, collided with an orange Dodge Grand Caravan, which failed …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen man was recently arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County for the alleged theft of $8,000 in cash and clothing valued at $750 from a residence. David Lee Oxford, 41, 58788 SR 15 103, Goshen, was arrested on one count of theft, a level 6 felony. On Mar. 15, an officer …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:32 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, US 30, Warsaw. Driver: Debra L. Wood, 52, Old SR 13, Pierceton. Wood was attempting to turn around in the lot of 2535 E. US 30. As she got past the gas pump, she began to turn right but …read more.

MIDDLEBURY — Steve Mottern, 49, North Webster, was not injured when his 2005 Ford F150 truck struck a horse and buggy Monday, April 1 near Middlebury. The accident occurred at 4:27 p.m. on SR 13, north of CR 20, south of Middlebury. Norma Miller, 27, Goshen, driver of the horse and buggy, sustained a laceration …read more.

ELHART COUNTY — Federal aviation investigators are expected to begin an investigation into an airplane crash between Goshen and Millersburg Thursday evening. The crash snapped high tension power lines with the plane landing in a farm field. It has been confirmed that the pilot died in the crash. The plane crashed in a field owned …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:42 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 300 block of North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Police responded to Etna Green Electric to investigate a theft report. Police reported theft of electricity with an illegally-installed meter. 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7500 block of East CR …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART COUNTY — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to Fairfield High School at approximately 11:39 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 18, after school officials were alerted by a student that a threatening note of a bomb was found written inside of a bathroom. In response to …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:35 p.m. Saturday, April 7, CR 29 and CR 52, north of Syracuse. Driver: James Stokes, 55, New Paris. Stokes lost control of his motorcycle, going off the roadway. He was taken to Goshen Hospital after complaining of pain all over and suffering …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police have not released the name of a victim or suspects detailed in an early morning robbery that led to one of the suspects being grazed by a bullet. The victim and suspects are all juveniles. Syracuse Police were sent at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, March 25, to 108 E. Haiden Drive, Apt. …read more.

NEW PARIS — A Wednesday morning accident involving two vehicles has resulted in the death of a Mishawaka man. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and reports from the scene, Anthony Eddy, 25, was driving a 2011 Ford F-250 pickup truck pulling two empty boat trailers eastbound on US 6, east of SR 15 at 9:55 a.m.

GOSHEN — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded at 12:26 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, to a report of an item found near a mailbox in the 18000 block of CR 42. Officers responded and located an item wrapped in black tape with a fuse attached to it. The Elkhart City Bomb Unit went to the scene …read more.

By CAPT JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department NAPPANEE — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officers are currently investigating a fatality crash involving two vehicles on SR 119 northeast of CR 9. The crash occurred at 5:51 a.m. today, Dec. 12, after one of the vehicles struck an area of drifting snow and slid sideways …read more.

SYRACUSE — Samantha Gentry, 17, Syracuse, suffered a cut lip and complained of pain to the hip, following an accident Thursday afternoon, Nov. 9, on US 13, south of US 6. Gentry was taken to Goshen Hospital for treatment. The accident occurred at 4:39 p.m. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reported Gentry was northbound on SR …read more.

SYRACUSE — Reportedly, the driver of a northbound car on County Road 127 disregarded the stop sign at the intersection and collided with an eastbound vehicle, driven by Connie Fields of Syracuse. Fields reported that she saw the other car approaching the intersection “very fast” and swerved to her left to try to avoid a collision.

ELKHART COUNTY — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lisa Withers, 36, 8846 E. Crow Road, Syracuse, on a warrant from Kosciusko County, but she now faces charges in that county. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, around 9:36 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, Withers was found to be in possession of a glass pipe with …read more.

NEW PARIS — A Milford man lost his life in a single vehicle accident at 7:41 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 14, east of New Paris. The accident was on CR 31, north of CR 50. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officials reported the driver was northbound on CR 31, north of CR 50 in his 2006 Chevrolet  when the vehicle …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A Warsaw man was arrested by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department on a child solicitation charge after he thought he was communicating with a 14-year-old girl and driving to Elkhart to have sex with her. The 14-year-old is an Elkhart County sheriff’s detective.

SYRACUSE — One individual has been flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, by Samaritan Air Ambulance following an accident on US 6, west of SR 13 and north of Syracuse.

ELKLHART COUNTY — Over the past two weeks there have been two incidents of fraud reported to the Elkhart County Sheriff Department. In both of these cases, the suspect has targeted an elderly person, provided them a fictitious but believable story concerning a loved one being in trouble and needing a large sum of money. …read more.

NEW PARIS — A collision between a Ford pickup truck and a semitractor/trailer has closed US 6, east of SR 15 and west of SR 13. The accident occurred around 10:45 a.m. today, Friday, Dec. 9. The accident occurred between CR 25 and CR 123. The driver of the pickup truck died as a result …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shawn Arnold, 24, Wawaka, was apprehended at approximately 12:53 p.m. in the attic of the home of Layton Pergrem, 12783 CR 52, Syracuse. He will be incarcerated at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility on charges of burglary, resisting law enforcement and possession of stolen property. He is also being held on a Noble …read more.

[weaver_youtube T1vTqq-VGy8 rel=0]   SYRACUSE — A suspect in a burglary has barricaded himself inside that residence, several miles north of Syracuse. There are no reports of any hostages at this point. Early this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 7, at approximately 4:31 a.m. officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alarm at a …read more.

WAKARUSA — Michael Thorn, 60, Warsaw, was not injured in a four-vehicle accident Tuesday, Nov. 22, on SR 19, north of CR 32, north of Wakarusa. The accident closed SR 19 for several hours.

ELKHART COUNTY — A Ligonier man was airlifted to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle accident at SR 13 and CR 50, south of Millersburg. Omar Ibarra Rangel, 19, Ligonier, driver of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, suffered lacerations to arms, a broken right arm and internal head injury. Andrew Troyer, 33, Syracuse, driver of …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Bristol woman complained of neck pain after her Lexis was struck and flipped onto its top, in an accident at 6:11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. The accident was at US 6 and CR 33, north of Syracuse. Stacy Alexander, 49, Bristol, was taken to IU Health Goshen after complaining of neck pain. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shortly before 6:30 this evening, Kyle Hilty, 11, Syracuse, died of injuries sustained in an off-road vehicle crash that occurred at his residence on CR 35. Kyle was last seen operating an ATV around his family property around 6 pm. After about 20 minutes, his 13-year-old brother found him lying in a field. A …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Goshen teen suffered head injuries after being struck while standing next to the road following a two-vehicle accident. The accident was reported at 4:45 a.m. today, Thursday, July 21. It happened at CR 33 north of CR 50, north of Syracuse. Lisa Helmuth, 18, Goshen, was standing off the road on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Branden Collins, 31, Leesburg, suffered facial lacerations following a one-vehicle accident at 4:35 a.m. today, Thursday, July 14. The accident was on US 6, west of CR 35, north of Syracuse. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report Collins was traveling west on US 6, in a 2006 Dodge 1500, when a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-car accident at approximately 10 a.m. today, July 1, on South County Line Road — between North Warner Road and North CR 750E — north of Syracuse.

NEW PARIS — Ian Mansell, 16, New Paris, complained of chest pain and suffered abrasions to the forehead, shoulder, elbow and abdomen after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The accident occurred at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at CR 46 and Clinton Street in New Paris.

GOSHEN — A 3-year-old child was struck by a car driven by Brenda Miller, 36, Bourbon, in an collision at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Officers report Miller was traveling southwest on SR 119, west of CR 13, in a 2008 Ford Expedition, when 3-year-old Colette Stump, ran out into the roadway. …read more.

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.

NEW PARIS — The New Paris Chamber of Commerce, Goshen Veteran’s Honor Guard and the New Paris Boy Scouts will be conducting a memorial service parade and ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, according to Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers and Scoutmaster of New Paris Boy Scouts. Anyone is welcome to ride on …read more.

MILLERSBURG — Susan Haan, 69, Claypool, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday, May 17. The accident occurred at 4:30 p.m. at SR 13 and CR 50, south of Millersburg. Haan suffered minor bleeding to the face. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report Haan was stopped southbound on SR …read more.

NEW PARIS — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and SR 15 Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at 3:59 p.m. Melissa A. Fisher, 49, Nappanee, complained of neck, chest and back pain. A passenger in her vehicle, Elizabeth G. Fisher, 18, Nappanee, complained of neck pain. Both were taken to …read more.

NAPPANEE — Amy Jo Brookins, 25, 21520 US 6, Nappanee, was taken to IU Health Goshen, for injuries after a vehicle struck her home. The accident occurred at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Brookins suffered scratches and abrasions and complained of pain. The driver of the vehicle, Scott A. Miller, 52, Nappanee, was also transported …read more.

GOSHEN- Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding a 62-year-old man who was reported missing by his wife on Tuesday, April 26, at approximately 9 a.m. Steven R. Arko, who was last seen at his home located at 60749 CR 19, is believed to have left in a red 2002 …read more.

GOSHEN — Carol Smith, 52, New Paris, and a passenger in another vehicle, were transported to IU Health, Goshen, following a two-vehicle accident at 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, April 26. The accident occurred at CR 17 and CR 38, west of Goshen city limits. Smith complained of pain to the left arm and right leg. Also …read more.

NEW PARIS — Residents from Leesburg, Syracuse and Warsaw were among drivers of four vehicles involved in an accident at 4:54 a.m. today, April 26, at SR 15 and CR 146, just south of New Paris. Anthony Ganshorn, 29, Leesburg, suffered face and head injuries and complained of pain to the chest and shoulders. Bradley …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department NEW PARIS — Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a complaint of a large number of vehicles parked at the abandoned ski lodge, 18646 CR 50, New Paris, at 11:22 p.m. Friday, April 26. Once at the property, several …read more.

NEW PARIS — Amanda Gall, 33, Milford, was taken to IU Health Goshen for medical assistance following a two-vehicle accident at CR 46 and CR 25, east of New Paris. Gall complained of neck, shoulder and leg pain. The accident was at 7:45 a.m. today, April 18. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Chase Jacobs, 19, …read more.

MILLERSBURG — Trenton Carmack, 19, New Paris, complained of pain to the chest and head following a one-vehicle accident at 4:41 a.m. today, Friday, April 15. The accident was on CR 42, east of CR 37, one mile west of Millersburg. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Carmack was traveling eastbound on CR 42 when his …read more.

ELKHART — Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers invites Elkhart County students who are currently enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades to register and attend this year’s law enforcement leadership camps that will be held in June and July. Sponsored by the Indiana Sheriff’s Association, students will have the opportunity to meet law enforcement professionals and learn …read more.

CLUNETTE — A VIN check on a Bobcat skid loader resulted in the arrest of a Goshen man solving the theft of  John Deere Gator and the Bobcat. Russell Weldon Leach, 46, 2109 S. Main St., Goshen, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 6:02 p.m. Monday, March 28. Court documents show he is …read more.

Elkhart — The newest patrol and corrections officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will take their oaths on Tuesday, March 29, and officially begin their service. The oath of office will be at 11 a.m. in Elkhart Superior Court II located at 315 S. Second St., with the officers accepting the oath from Judge …read more.

WARSAW — A Bourbon man has been charged for operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death with a schedule I or II controlled substance, or its metabolite, in the blood, a level 5 felony. Justin Ray Gladieux, 19, 8262 Chestnut Road, Bourbon, was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 23. According …read more.

GOSHEN — Two Warsaw residents escaped injury in a five-vehicle accident on SR 15 at Egbert, one-fourth mile south of the city limits of Goshen today, Feb. 10. The accident was at 1:50 p.m. Three people were injured.Darvin Setser, 27, and Kenneth Parrish Jr., 33, both of Warsaw were not injured. According to the Elkhart …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Elkhart — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who were involved in a robbery that occurred earlier this morning, Thursday, Jan. 28, in the 22000 block of Pine Arbor Drive in Elkhart. At approximately 5:12 a.m., the victim, a …read more.

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.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek EMS and Benton Township Fire Department responded to an accident scene this morning around 7:45 a.m. at the intersection of US Highway 6 and CR 33 (SR 13). The accident involved a horse and buggy that had been struck by a large Dodge Ram truck.

SYRACUSE — A late afternoon stabbing incident Tuesday, Dec. 8, quickly turned to a hunt for one man after he fled the scene, still armed and on the loose.

ELKHART — Officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in this year’s Shop with a Sheriff event that will kickoff at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

BRISTOL — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest in a bomb threat made to Chassix, 51650 CR 33, Bristol, at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. Brandon Neiley, 34, South Bend, was arrested and taken to the Elkhart County Correctional facility for felony intimidation charges. Officers responded to two separate bomb threats made to Chassix. …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Goshen Police located Kali around 7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, after receiving a tip from a member of the public. Kali was located in an apartment in Goshen, staying with a friend.

By CAPTAIN JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART — Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1, friends and family of individuals incarcerated in the Elkhart County Correctional Complex may purchase a monthly Unlimited Video Visitation subscription and visit inmates from their homes or office. When scheduling a visit, consumers are given an option to either pay …read more.

By SEAN HOLMES Undersheriff, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART — The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a high-visibility enforcement zone between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4,on the southwest side of Elkhart. Officers participating in this event will use high-visibility efforts to detect and arrest impaired drivers by using methods such as high-visibility …read more.

SYRACUSE — The driver of a small passenger car was transported to the hospital this morning after colliding with the rear end of a semi truck.

SYRACUSE — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle accident Saturday, Aug. 22, ending in one fatality.
Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 in Syracuse and found Jeffrey Smith, 56, North Webster, suffering from a chest laceration and head injury after striking an SUV operated by Richard Eastman, 75, Roanoke, Ill.

GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is asking any one who has information about a call of a shooting Thursday evening, Aug. 13, on US 33, to contact the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. According to Capt. James Bradberry, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 8:15 p.m. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and Goshen City Police …read more.

ELKHART- The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Public Safety Communications Center are currently experiencing phone interruptions that will keep callers from communicating information to them using landline phone numbers.

[weaver_youtube Ss8RdZLPCvs rel=0] No injuries were reported in a crash between a train and a limousine July 18 in New Paris. The accident happened near the intersection of SR 15 and CR 29. Area photographer Norman Noe of Studio Noe Productions just happened to be on scene when the collision occurred and recorded a video …read more.

By SEAN HOLMES, Undersheriff Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department In efforts to protect traveling motorists from impaired drivers, officers from the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting high visibility efforts that consist of DUI high visibility enforcement zones saturated patrols, and other methods to detect impaired drivers. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report the victim in the New Paris shooting is 34-year-old Alan Brown. The incident occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. Friday, June 26. Brown was standing outside of his residence at 17152 CR 46, New Paris, when he was struck in the upper arm by a stray bullet. The bullet was fired …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department At approximately 5:10 p.m. officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred at or near a residence at 17152 CR 146 in New Paris. One individual was transported to the Goshen General Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The scene has …read more.

Johnathan Evans Johnathan Michael Evans, 31, 723 W. Blaine Ave., Elkhart, is facing four charges in Kosciusko County following the alleged robbery of Low Bob’s Discount Tobacco, North Detroit Street, Warsaw, on the afternoon of June 18. Charges of robbery with a deadly weapon, level 3 felony; possession of a firearm by a serious, violent …read more.

A two-vehicle accident has occurred at US 6 and SR 15, north of Milford, at approximately 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 24. According to information obtained at the scene, the driver and passenger in a minivan have been transported to IU Health Goshen, while the driver of the SUV was checked at the scene and …read more.

Joseph Avery Dye, 23, Elkhart, has been incarcerated in the Elkhart County Corrections facility on charges of auto theft, resisting arrest and reckless driving. At approximately 11:01 a.m. today, Tuesday, June 23, officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, the Bristol Police Department and the Middlebury Police Department responded to a report that a National …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at 3:12 p.m. Thursday on US 33 at CR 40, south of Goshen. Debra S. Swinehart, 56, Elkhart, complained of neck and back pain following the accident. She was transported to IU Health Goshen. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Swinehart was northbound on US 33, south of …read more.

By Capt. James L. Bradberry Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Brad Rogers wants to announce on behalf of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department their condolences to the family of Gerald C. Webb who died today in an automobile accident in Elkhart. Gerald, who is known to family and friends as Jerry, began his service to …read more.

A Millersburg man died from a head injury in a motorcycle/dump truck accident earlier today on CR 40 at CR 33, three miles south of Goshen City Limits. Dennis Darrenkamp, 61, Millersburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Elkhart County Coroner. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Jon Yoder, 41, Goshen, was traveling northbound …read more.

Elkhart Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 7:03 a.m. Thursday, April 2, US 6 West and SR 15, north of Milford. Drivers: Harley D. Robbins, 23, Bourbon, and Amanda Slabaugh, 51, New Paris. Robbins fell asleep while driving and struck the rear end of a horse-drawn vehicle. Slabaugh complained of …read more.

By CAPT. JOHN PERRY Jail Commander, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department has seen a substantial increase in the number of cash bond requests. Currently, members of the public walk into the lobby and wait until the process is completed. With a small number of bonds, this system worked well. However, as …read more.

By SEAN HOLMES Undersheriff, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting impaired driving patrols on Tuesday, March 17. In addition to normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership will be out in an effort to make sure that the Elkhart County community has a safe St. Patrick’s Day. Saturation …read more.

The Indiana State Police is investigating a three vehicle crash that occurred earlier this afternoon which involved an Elkhart County Sheriff Deputy and sent two people to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Ben Werner indicated that at approximately 3:36 p.m. a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by 27-year-old Eric D. Schuman, Elkhart, …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a third threat this year that there was a bomb inside Concord High School. Similar to earlier threats reported on Jan. 15 and Jan. 26, today’s message was found written on a wall inside a girl’s bathroom. The threat stated that a person would bomb the …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s phone lines and e-mail systems have now been restored. Anyone needing to contact the department can now use these services, which had been unavailable for most of the business day today. The cause of the malfunctions are related to server rooms in the County Administrative Building at 117 N. Second …read more.

Due to technical issues involving the department’s computer systems, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s phone lines and e-mail are temporarily out of service. Those wanting or needing department services today are encouraged to visit the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department at 26861 CR 26 for reports and/or other services. For emergencies, call 911 and for police …read more.

A Cromwell man and woman and a Milford woman were involved in separate accidents involving a total of 16 vehicles. The local residents were not injured. Rigoberto Mendoza Rangel, 35, and Edith Utter, 57, both of Cromwell were involved in a 12-vehicle accident, including a semi, at 11:52 a.m. Saturday on US 6 west of …read more.

Robin Danner, 53, Cromwell, was arrested by officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department following a one vehicle accident on CR 29, south of CR 50, north of Syracuse. The accident was at 1:46 a.m. today. She complained of head pain and was taken to IU Goshen Health. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information to help locate Byron Bussard, 45, who was last seen Jan. 22 at his residence on CR 23, Bristol. Family members reported Bussard missing. He is described as approximately 6 feet tall, weighing 220 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on Bussard and/or …read more.

A two-vehicle wreck just north of Nappanee yesterday afternoon sent three people to the hospital. According to a press release from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 3:43 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Stanley Pletcher, 70, New Paris, was westbound on CR 52 near the intersection of CR 3. Pletcher slowed at the stop sign …read more.

Taisiya Sharun, 15, Oakridge Drive, Elkhart, died in a one-vehicle accident at 4:49 a.m. today on CR 20, west of Kreighbaum, one-mile south of the Elkhart City limits. The driver of the vehicle Sharon was riding in, Timofey Karas, 21, Goshen, is in critical condition at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He suffered head trauma. Elkhart …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department was notified at approximately 9:44 a.m. today by Concord High School officials concerning a bomb threat found by a student on the bathroom stall of the girl’s bathroom. As precautionary measures for the message found, school officials, working with officers investigating the threat, locked the school down and began searches of …read more.

At 11:47 a.m. today officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident on CR 43, just south of US 6. According to authorities Maria Calderon of Albion was headed north on CR 43 when the snowy road conditions caused her car to slide off the road. Calderon and Marissa Antu, a passenger …read more.

A South Bend man was arrested after he struck an Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department police vehicle at 5:10 a.m. Thursday. Robert Flowers, South Bend, was taken to the Elkhart County Jail on charges on driving while suspended with prior convictions and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a felony. He was found to have a previous …read more.

Jeremy Ranstead, 27, Osceola, died this morning when his vehicle struck the rear tandem axle of a 2007 Volvo Semi on SR 15, approximately one mile south of US 6. The accident was at 3:29 a.m. (see related) Police say Ranstead’s vehicle crossed the center line hitting the back of the 2007 Volvo Semi, driven …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBURY Elkhart COunty Sheriff’s Department Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, those requiring out of state vehicle inspections, which live in the unincorporated areas of Elkhart County, should have those completed at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The service will be provided at any BMV location and is a convenient way to …read more.

By CAPTAIN JOHN PERRY Jail Commander, Elkhart County Sheriff Department The Elkhart County Correctional facility announced today that it is ready resume inmate visitation after the installation of a new video visitation system was completed. Featuring options to visit remotely or on-site with an inmate, visitors will be required to register and be approved to …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that occurred within the 21000 block of Protecta Drive in Elkhart. The incident happened sometime between the days of Oct. 16 and 17. Entry was gained by prying open an exterior door. One of the items taken during the burglary was a custom made “chopper” motorcycle. …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted at 8 a.m. Tuesday by a student that an unknown subject had offered them a ride while walking to the bus stop near the area of CR 45 and CR 13. Though the person never exited the vehicle or attempted to …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident at 11:55 a.m. today on CR 11 and CR 46, just 2 miles north of Nappanee city limits, that resulted in injuries to a driver involved in the incident. According to an accident report filed by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Joyce Palmateer, 39, of Walkerton, Ind., was traveling north …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Beginning in July, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputies began investigations into complaints of public indecency that was occurring at the River Preserve County Park “Baintertown,” which is located in New Paris. Specific complaints reported sexual activity and nudity at the park. Three separate covert investigations were conducted …read more.

Article by SEAN HOLMES Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership Coordinator The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Zone over the weekend with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue of impaired driving. The Enforcement zone was very successful at locating several violations. The following are the results of that zone: …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 33-year old-female who was found deceased inside of her home early Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:40 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were called to 67996 CR 23 in New Paris to investigate the death of Lecia Borzeniatow. She was found deceased inside of her home. Sheriff’s …read more.

On Aug. 22, 2014, members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau located a black Hyundai Sonata, which matched the description of a vehicle reported as having been involved in multiple daytime residential burglaries that had occurred in Jefferson and Concord Townships. Working in conjunction with Parole District 8, officers with the Sheriff’s Department …read more.

Officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting Child Seat Inspections from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9, in the parking lot of the Encore Movie Theater located at 2701 Cassopolis St. in Elkhart. Officers and certified car seat technicians from Safe Kids Elkhart County will be on hand to answer questions …read more.

  Elkhart County authorities are still searching for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of a New Paris gas station. Elkhart County police released these surveillance camera stills that captured the suspect at the Red D Mart on SR 15 Saturday morning. The on-duty attendant reported that a white male, approximately 18 to 21 …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a now fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The accident happened at 7:45 p.m. Sunday on CR 6 when a motorcyclist, Michael Nunez, 33, of Elkhart, passed an Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputy at a high rate of speed and ultimately collided with a passenger vehicle. Nunez …read more.

A 32-year-old Elkhart man was killed this afternoon after missing a curve on his motorcycle. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident that happened at 1:12 p.m. at CR 22, south of CR 28. According to a press release, Billy Joe Johnson was southbound on CR 22 when he failed to negotiate a curve …read more.

Antonio Mantey, a 2012 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, will be among the nine new officers who will be sworn in for service with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department next week. Mantey previously served in the United States Marine Corps and is an active member of the USMC Reserves. He will be sworn in …read more.