Driver hurt
in collision
A Nappanee man was injured in a three-vehicle collision near the intersection of C.R. 40 South and Ind. 15 Friday evening.
According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, a PT Cruiser driven by Chris Rivera Jr., 47, Nappanee, was heading west on C.R. 40 when Rivera reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The car ran through a stop sign, colliding with a vehicle driven by Gary M. Stees, 73, Wolcottville, which was waiting to turn onto C.R. 40 from Ind. 15.
Police said that the impact from the collision caused Stees’ vehicle to collide with a trailer being hauled by Randal L. Vandermolen, 51, Millersburg.
Rivera complained of neck pain as a result of the crash and was transported to Goshen General Hospital for his injuries. He was also cited for disregarding a stop sign.
Syracuse man injured in ATV crash
A Syracuse man was injured in an all-terrein vehicle crash Saturday near North Webster.
The crash occurred at approximately 1:41 p.m., according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. A witness said the ATV was traveling westbound on C.R. 650 North just east of Kalorama Road at a high speed when the operator appeared to lose control. The ATV left the road and rolled over several times.
The operator, Brandon R. Richcreek, 21, Syracuse, suffered a severe laceration to the head and several lacerations to the hands and legs. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the DNR. He was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment.
Albion man
hurt in crash
An Albion man was injured during a two-vehicle collision north of Milford just before 5 a.m. Friday.
According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, a mini-bike driven by Jeremy A. Garber, 36, was northbound on C.R. 23 near C.R. 50 when he was reportedly struck by a passenger car driven by Jack Salazar, 52, Milford.
Police said Garber suffered injuries to his left hand, left leg, head and chest and was airlifted to Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Police News
Police news for June 29, 2009
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Two injured in related accidents
Two people were injured when a three-vehicle, rear-end crash occurred at 2:36 p.m. Friday at C.R.s 9 and 20 and another accident followed.
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One man stabbed, two beaten during fight on North Fifth Street
Three people were taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital early Friday with various injuries, including one man with a stab wound, following a fight.
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Another suspicious fire near Middlebury investigated
YORK TOWNSHIP — Kia Marino didn’t feel well last night and it likely saved her life, and the lives of her mother and two small children.
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One man stabbed, two others injured in fight this morning
Three people were taken to IU Health Goshen Hospital early today with various injuries, including one man with a stab wound, following a fight.
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Two-year prison term for coin dealer
An Elkhart businessman was sentenced to 24 months in prison and fined $30,000 after he entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court to charges of tax evasion, Social Security fraud and bankruptcy fraud.
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Battery of teen reported
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s department received a report from an employee of Bashor Children’s Home, 62226 C.R. 15, Goshen, at 2 p.m. that a 14-year-old boy battered a 13-year-old boy at the school about 1:30 p.m.
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Police news for May 16, 2012
A motorcyclist was injured on the U.S. 20 bypass when he reportedly took his hands off the handlebar to make obscene gestures to a passing motorist before losing control of the machine.
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Community members take time to honor fallen officers
More than 100 people attended an annual Law Enforcement Memorial service Tuesday evening at the Goshen Police and Courts building. The event is held each year to remember officers who have been lost in the line of service and to honor those who currently serve.
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Police news for May 14, 2012
A juvenile female was arrested by Goshen police Saturday afternoon after she informed police that she was being battered.
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Goshen police see an overtime bump with concerns at First Fridays
The increased police presence at recent First Fridays appears to be making a difference, but also comes with a cost. The amount of total manpower used by Goshen Police Department for First Fridays over the past four months has more than tripled from 32 hours to 104 hours compared to 2011.
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