Goshen News, Goshen, IN

Breaking News

Police News

March 16, 2012

Goshen man arrested on domestic battery charge

Goshen police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 2408 Tulip Blvd. at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, where they arrested Jorge Gonzalez, 39, on charges of domestic battery in front of a child and violation of a protection order. He was booked at the county jail and held without bond.

Child removed from school

Elkhart County Sheriff’s officers reported they were called to Osolo Elementary School, 24975 C.R. 6, Elkhart, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday after a 9-year-old student was disruptive, taken to the principal’s office and restrained. The child was suspended from school and was taken home by sheriff’s officers.

Theft/burglary reports

• Elkhart County sheriff’s officers received a report from Kathy Yoder, 28258 C.R. 28, Elkhart, on Wednesday that someone broke into her home between 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. that day and stole two BB guns. Doors were damaged at the home in the break-in.

Vandalism reports

• Goshen police received a report from Austin Hale, 2207 Homeacres, that someone damaged his truck tire and fender sometime Tuesday night.  

• According to a sheriff’s department report, Eric Heskett, Elkhart, reported that his 2007 Cadillac CTS was damaged while it was parked at 29449 Old U.S. 33 at 7 a.m. Tuesday. He said the front passenger side quarter panel and door were scratched.  

• Sheriff’s officers received a report from Kody Lowery, 28770 C.R. 24, Elkhart, at 5 p.m. Tuesday that someone removed the valve stems from all four wheels on his 2009 Jeep Wrangler.

• Stephen J. Kauffman, 58128 C.R. 115, Goshen, reported to the sheriff’s department Wednesday morning that vandals damaged two vehicles that were parked at his home between 4 and 5 a.m. that day.

Traffic arrests

• Goshen police said they stopped Eblin Amador-Portillo, 28, 709 S. 11th St., at 11th Street and Plymouth Avenue at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. The driver was cited for driving while never having obtained a license and was released.

Drug/alcohol arrests

• Goshen police reported the arrest of Stephen M. Gonzalez, 19, 58877 Chelsie Lee Court, Elkhart, at his place of employment in the 1700 block of Eisenhower Drive, Goshen. He was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and was released.  

OWI arrests

• Goshen police reported the arrest of Holly D. Miller, 21, 57377 Ind. 15, Goshen, after a traffic stop in the 200 block of West Pike Street at 12:17 a.m. Thursday. She was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was booked at the county jail.

• According to a sheriff’s report, a vehicle driven by Janelle E. Paul, 27, 1813 Parke Place, Elkhart, was stopped at Lake Drive east of Ind. 19 at 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The driver reportedly failed a blood-alcohol test and was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. She was booked at the county jail.

• According to a sheriff’s department report, Juan Arce-Cano, 25, 855 W. Mishawaka Ave., Elkhart, was stopped at C.R. 20 and C.R. 111 at 11:31 p.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly failed a blood-alcohol test and was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and never having obtained a driver’s license. He was booked into the county jail.

Truck, van collide

One driver was hurt in a truck-van crash at Ind. 19 and C.R. 4 at 11:04 a.m. Thursday.

According to a sheriff’s department report, Michael E. Gerald, 62, Elkhart, was driving a 2010 GMC Sierra truck east on C.R. 4 and went into the intersection, colliding with a 2003 Honda Odyssey van driven south by Sherrie Martin Pritts, 64, Mishawaka. Gerald was not hurt.

Pritts was taken to Elkhart General Hospital for treatment of chest pain and cuts to her right arm.

Gerald was ticketed for disregarding a traffic signal.

Driver injured

One driver was hurt in a rear-end crash at Indiana Avenue and Professional Drive in Goshen at 3:41 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Goshen police, Allen Garber, 24, 1811 Tony Lane, was driving a 2002 Ford Explorer south on Indiana Avenue and stopped for a turning school bus ahead of his Ford.

The Garber vehicle was struck in the rear by a 2003 Toyota 4 Runner driven by Minh Phan, 60, 1235 White Blossom Drive, Goshen.

Phan was taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital for treatment of abdominal pain. Damage was estimated at more than $25,000.

Two cars collide

One driver was hurt when two Fords collided at 5:43 p.m. Monday at U.S. 33 and Kercher Road.

Goshen police reported that Gabrielle Hickman, 18, 58399 Debra Drive, Goshen, was driving northwest on U.S. 33 and attempted a left turn onto Kercher Road.

Her 2006 Taurus collided with an oncoming 2008 Fusion driven by Susan Rabon, 31, 200 Maple St., Millersburg.

Hickman had back pain after the crash. Damage was estimated at more than $10,000.

Driver has chest pain

One driver was hurt in a car-truck crash at Eighth and Purl streets at 9:05 p.m. March 9.

According to Goshen police, Daniel Rodriguez-Perez, 19, 405 N. Second St., was driving a 2004 Mazda RX-8 north on Eighth Street and Danielle Stewart, 18, 71758 C.R. 29, Syracuse, was driving a 1996 Chevrolet S-10 truck east on Purl Street.

Stewart drove into the path of the car before the crash. She suffered chest pain and was taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital for treatment.

Damage was set at more than $10,000.

Three-vehicle crash injures one

One driver was hurt in a three-vehicle crash at Main and Monroe streets in Goshen at 5:26 p.m. March 8.

According to Goshen police, two vehicles stopped for a turning vehicle that crossed the lane ahead, but a third driver was unable to stop and crashed into the rear of a second car, pushing it into a third.

Tyler Riegsecker, 21, 64900 Apple Lane, and Joyce E. Burris, 50, 606 S. Sixth St., Goshen, were stopped because of a turning vehicle ahead.

Hannah Reed, 18, 18197 C.R. 46, Goshen, was unable to stop her 1996 Ford and struck Riegsecker’s Jeep Cherokee, pushing it into the Burris Chrysler.

Burris had neck pain and was taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital for treatment.

Damage was estimated at more than $10,000.Ma

Van rolls over

A Goshen man was hurt in a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 33 and Eisenhower Drive at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday.

According to Goshen police, Anthony Powers, 36, 3308 Blackfoot Court, Fort Wayne, was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Express van northwest on U.S. 33 and attempted a left turn into a private drive.

The van was struck head-on by a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Dennis Kimpel, 65, 66051 C.R. 31, Goshen, and the van rolled onto its side.

Powers was not hurt. Kimpel was taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital for treatment of chest pain. Damage was estimated at more than $10,000.

Text Only
Police News
  • Three dead in Friday wreck

    LaGrange County police have confirmed three are dead after a two-vehicle crash Friday at U.S. 20, west of C.R. 1200 West in LaGrange County.

    May 25, 2013

  • Police: Teen arrested after firing gun in Goshen

    A 16-year-old Goshen boy was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly firing a gun along Crescent Street Thursday night.

    May 24, 2013

  • POLICE NEWS: May 23, 2013

    Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested two individuals in the span of 48 hours on drug-related charges.

    May 24, 2013

  • ESCD officer runs light, hits car

    An Elkhart County police vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle crash Monday in Goshen.

    May 23, 2013

  • Police news for May 22, 2013

    Several people were hurt in recent motor vehicle crashes responded to by local police:

    May 22, 2013

  • Police News: May 20, 2013

    Two Bristol men and a Bristol woman were injured in a two-vehicle collision at 5:52 p.m. Saturday near Elkhart.

    May 20, 2013

  • Police News: May 19, 2013

    May 19, 2013

  • Middlebury police warn of scam

    The Middlebury Police Department has received complaints from local residents of a scam that is being done in the area. Residents receive a call from an individual who identifies himself from Publishers Clearing House. He advises the resident that they have won a luxury car and $800,000 in cash.

    May 18, 2013

  • Two children found in vacant home

    Goshen police were called to a vacant residence in the 400 block of North Fifth Street, Goshen, at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday. Officers found a 4-year-old and 3-month-old alone inside the residence.

    May 17, 2013

  • POLICE NEWS: May 16, 2013

    A Goshen resident in the 1500 block of James Place told Goshen police of waking up and finding an unknown person in their residence.

    May 16, 2013

Parade
Magazine

Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
AP Video
Mayor: Person Killed in San Antonio Flooding Raw: Apple 1 Computer Sells for More Than $650k Hagel Urges Cadets to End Scourge of Sex Assault Raw: Gay Rights Activists March in Ukraine Bus Fire Kills 16 Children, Teacher in Pakistan Raw: Pakistan Election Results Protested Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse American Held in Grisly Czech Murders Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day' Jersey Shore Open for Business Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Poll

The U.S. Census Bureau reported last week that Goshen’s population increased to 32,064 in 2012. It’s the first time the city has eclipsed 32,000 residents. Do you think population growth is good for the city?

Yes, having more people increases the tax base and strengthens the community
No, continual growth has made for overcrowding in schools and overwhelmed infrastructure.
     View Results