Bomb treat called in
to Elkhart courts building
A bomb threat was received by an Elkhart County employee working at the County Courts Building, 315 S. Second St., Elkhart, at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday.
According to a report by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, an employee received a bomb threat by telephone. The caller said there was a bomb on the second floor of the building.
According to the sheriff’s report, a search of the building failed to turn up any bomb.
Goshen man arrested
Ohio authorities arrested a Goshen man on drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 west of Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 30.
Wiliam Cruz, 350 Stoner, Apt. A, Goshen, was charged with drug possession. He reportedly was in possession of 30 methamphetamine tablets and $950 in cash when stopped. He is being held in the Tri-County Regional jail on $15,000 bond.
Man jailed on battery charge
A Goshen man was jailed on battery charges after police were called to his apartment at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
According to a Goshen police report, Johnny D. Lee, 30, 1811 Westplains Drive, apt. B-2, was arrested on charges of domestic battery and resisting arrest, both Class A misdemeanors. He was booked at the county jail.
Elkhart women arrested after chase
An Elkhart woman was jailed on three charges after a traffic stop and a short chase at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday east of Elkhart.
According to a report by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Kristen M. Mora, 27, 28855 Frank Court, Elkhart, was stopped at C.R.s 6 and 9 early Wednesday.
She was charged with resisting law enforcement, a Class D felony, possession of cocaine and driving while her license was suspended. She was booked at the county jail. Bond was set at $10,000.
Hit and run crash
Goshen police were called to a hit-and-run crash at Fifth and Middlebury streets at 7:47 a.m. Tuesday.
According to a Goshen police report, Joshua Vales, 21, 1525 Osolo Road, Elkhart, said his vehicle was involved in a crash with a small, tan Ford van before the driver left the scene. A headlight from the van was found at the scene.
The crash is under investigation.
Theft reports
• Goshen police received a report Monday of a burglary at the Conroy Building, 1302 E. Monroe St.
According to a Goshen police report, a burglary was reported at 5:33 p.m. Monday at the Conroy Building.
No details of the incident were given.
• Cigarettes were stolen from a downtown Goshen store late Monday night.
According to a Goshen police report, someone broke a window with a rock at Best Food Mart, 224 N. Main St., at 11:35 p.m. and stole 40 packs of cigarettes.
The break-in is under investigation.
Police News
Police news for Oct. 29
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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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