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Millersburg woman makes second attempt at plea agreement
A woman charged in the death of her son met with the judge to make another attempt at a plea agreement last week. Krista Partlow of Millersburg had entered a plea agreement previously, but it was rejected. However, a new revision in the plea may allow the case to be closed.
Man sentenced after being found with cocaine in system during deadly crash
A man found with cocaine in his system during a deadly crash was sentenced last week. Douglas Dehoff of Goshen pleaded guilty in June to causing death while operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in May of 2022. Documents say he was headed east on C.R. 4 and turned...
Fatal shooting on W. Cleveland Ave
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. --The Elkhart County Homicide Unite was activated on Jul. 20, around 10:52 p.m., to handle the investigation of a fatal shooting in the 300 block of W. Cleveland Ave, by the Elkhart City 911 Communications Center. Officers with the Elkhart City Police Department and first responders arrived...
Nappanee teen not to be charged with initial charges
A Nappanee teen initially charged with causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated will not be charged with that charge. The crash happened in Nappanee on October 15 when reports say a vehicle, driven by Solano Cruz, crossed the center line and drove into the pathway of a transit van heading south.
Silver Alert canceled for 83-year-old missing from Elkhart
LATEST: Elkhart Police Department at 6:40 p.m. Monday issued this statement: “UPDATE: Henry Spearmon has been located and is safe.” ELKHART, Ind. (WISH) — An Indiana Silver Alert issued Monday night says a northern Indiana police department is seeking an missing 83-year-old man. Henry Spearmon was believed to be in extreme danger and may require […]
One person dead, another injured in overnight shooting in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting late Saturday night. It happened just before 11 p.m. at a home on West Cleveland Avenue. This is just north of Pierre Moran Park. Police say they found a man suffering from an apparent...
Indiana Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
Garrett, IN – An Indiana man was apprehended Friday night following a high-speed chase through a construction zone in DeKalb and Noble counties, resulting in a crashed patrol car and multiple felony charges. The Indiana State Police reported that the pursuit began at approximately 9:30 p.m. when a trooper...
Syracuse Man Arrested For OWI
SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence. James Anderson Walters, 68, 72742 CR 133, Syracuse, is charged with operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to 0.15 or more, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony.
Syracuse Woman Arrested After Child Tests Positive For Meth
SYRACUSE — A Syracuse woman was recently arrested after a child she gave birth to tested positive for meth. Kara Shay Kelley, 29, 301 E. Palm Drive Apartment 11, Syracuse, is charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. On May 8, a Syracuse Police officer met...
Meeker Arrested For Display Of Matter Harmful To Children
NEW PARIS — A New Paris man was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching himself while in the presence of two children. Michael A. Meeker, 56, 67482 CR 29, New Paris, is charged with display of matter harmful to minors, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 3, 2023, the Elkhart...
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