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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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ID102256
Title of Article60 years handed down to man who admitted to child sex crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrandon Crisler
DateAug 29, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsSexual Abuse, Indiana Department of Correction


ID102086
Title of ArticleSuspect arrested in bludgeoning murder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Yotter
DateJul 31, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Homicide Unit, Homicides


ID102072
Title of ArticleCoroner: Body of man found in river was shot
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 24, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsSt. Joseph River, Crime, Elkhart County Coroner


ID102013
Title of ArticleNew crimes, new penalties
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMatt Pierce; Chris Naylor
DateJul 01, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsCrime, Indiana Department of Correction, Pence, Mike (Governor)


ID101790
Title of ArticleFormer mayor sentenced for election reporting crimes
NotesGoshen school board race; Andrea Johnson, Roger Nafziger, Jose Elizalde, Mario Garber, co-defendants.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAllan Kauffman
DateApr 29, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsKauffman, Allan (Goshen mayor), Elkhart County Election Board, Elkhart Superior Court 3, Cataldo, Teresa (Judge)


ID97133
Title of ArticleSuspect in 2002 murder to stand trial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLove
DateJul 12, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCrime, Trials, Homicides


ID92873
Title of ArticleConcord teacher pleads guilty to child sex crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Cowells
DateSep 26, 2023
PageA1, A2
SubjectsConcord Community Schools, Sexual Misconduct, Cowells, Andrew


ID88452
Title of ArticleLicense plate cameras help solve crimes, police say
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA Flock camera
DateApr 19, 2023
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen Police Department, Elkhart County Community Foundation


ID82158
Title of ArticleDefendant in deadlocked murder trial sentenced for other crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJordon Norton
DateAug 05, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsHomicides, Shootings, Hardy's Bar


ID74517
Title of ArticleConcord teacher charged with child sex crimes claims insanity
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Cowells
DateSep 22, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsConcord High School, Sexual Misconduct, Cowells, Andrew


ID72681
Title of ArticleConcord teacher charged with sex crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth
Picture CaptionDan Funston
DateJun 24, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsConcord Community Schools, Sexual Misconduct, Cowells, Andrew


ID66928
Title of ArticleEx-FBI detective tells about art crimes at meeting
NotesRobert Wittman
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of The Four Arts Club; Robert Wittman
DateNovember 5, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Four Arts Club, Midwest Museum of American Art


ID67116
Title of ArticleIndiana action on teacher pay, hate crimes faulted by some
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApril 28, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsIndiana State House, Teachers, Wages, Hate Crimes


ID65264
Title of Article'All hate is not equal'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBreckenridge
DateMarch 17, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsHate Crimes, Homicides, Legislature, Richardson, Sasezley


ID65092
Title of ArticleLawmakers hit on hate crimes bill, education funding
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTim Wesco, Christy Stutzman, David Abbott with constituents
DateFebruary 9, 2019
PageA1, A2
SubjectsGreater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, Hate Crimes, Education


ID60596
Title of ArticleStrong Avenue neighbors voice concerns over kids
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWayne Bias addresses neighborhood group
DateSeptember 9, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsCrime, Strong Avenue, Elkhart Police Department


ID60418
Title of ArticleStrong Avenue kids join forces to underscore good in the neighborhood
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 pics of kids with lemonade stand
DateAugust 3, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsCrime, Strong Avenue


ID59978
Title of ArticleWhat's the history of the Ku Klux Klan in Elkhart County?
NotesMay 16, 2016 missing from microfilm
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRailton Loy
DateMay 16, 2016
PageA1, A2
SubjectsKu Klux Klan, Clubs/Organizations, Hate Crimes


ID59328
Title of ArticleSex crimes trial date pushed back
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichael Shoun
DateJanuary 15, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsShoun, Michael T., Alter, Tiana E., Homicides, Trials


ID59260
Title of Article2015: A Year In Review
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateDecember 30, 2015
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCrime, Homicides, Shootings, Sexual Misconduct


ID58953
Title of ArticleTo call the cops or not?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionResident watches traffic stop; Jessica Dubose
DateOctober 26, 2015
PageA1, A3
SubjectsSouth Central Elkhart, Washington Gardens, Shootings, Crime


ID58950
Title of ArticleDespite troubles, south central has a true sense of community
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMichele Molik; Forrest Ludwick; Gerald Jackson; Mekhi Gilbert; Pie chart of Racial breakdown in south central; Map of south central area; South central snapshot with graphs; Steve Robinson; Furniture
DateOctober 25, 2015
PageA1, A7
SubjectsSouth Central Elkhart, Washington Gardens, Shootings, Crime


ID58951
Title of ArticleLife in Washington Gardens: Vigilance, violence and dreams of moving on
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnthony, Kayce and Brandy Coooper; Tara Morris; Jaquan Thomas; Washington Gardens demographics
DateOctober 25, 2015
PageA6
SubjectsSouth Central Elkhart, Washington Gardens, Shootings, Crime


ID55708
Title of Article27 years after attack, testifying brings peace
NotesErika Monroe; Robert Quinn
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionErika Monroe; Erika Monroe and Jane Funk-Smith; Hands
DateFebruary 26, 2015
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrime, Kidnappings, Sexual Misconduct


ID55589
Title of Article26 years later, man receives 53-year term for child rape
NotesRobert Quinn
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobert Quinn
DateFebruary 6, 2015
PageA1, A2
SubjectsSexual Misconduct, Crime


ID55406
Title of ArticleWe wrote it, you read it
Notes2014 in review
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMaria Hartman and Katie Paul place flowers at Martin's
DateDecember 31, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCrime, Shootings, Same-Sex Marriage, Immigration Issues


ID55403
Title of ArticleShots fired in five incidents since Saturday in Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart and Indiana State Police investigate shots fired
DateDecember 30, 2014
PageA3
SubjectsCrime, Shootings, Elkhart


ID55316
Title of ArticleIndiana Supreme Court will hear Elkhart Four case
NotesBlake Layman, Levi Sparks, Anthony Sharp, Jose Quiroz
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBlake Layman; Levi Sparks; Anthony Sharp; Jose Quiroz
DateDecember 10, 2014
PageA1
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart Four, Shootings, Lawsuits


ID54815
Title of ArticleShooter gets 58 years
NotesNicholas Rushlow
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNicholas Rushlow
DateAugust 9, 2014
PageA1
SubjectsCrime, Shootings


ID53961
Title of ArticleOnline reporting now required for minor crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMarch 31, 2014
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Sheriff's Department, Crime


ID52677
Title of ArticleDeadly burglary case ends in conviction
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of Blake Layman, Anthony Sharp & Levi Sparks
DateAugust 24, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52673
Title of ArticleTeens found guilty of felony murder
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateAugust 23, 2013
PageA1
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52658
Title of ArticleTeen testifies, becomes hostile witness
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionsketch of defendants Levi Sparks, Blake Layman & Anthony Sharp
DateAugust 22, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52652
Title of ArticlePolice testify at teens' trial
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateAugust 21, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52645
Title of ArticleJuly selection starts for teens' trial
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of defendants
DateAugust 20, 2013
PageA1, A5
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52531
Title of ArticleNeighborhood values discussed
NotesRally organized by nonprofit group 'My Hood Needz Me'
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateAugust 5, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsSanders, Jermaine, Nonprofit Organizations, Crime


ID52500
Title of ArticleMan tackles community violence
NotesStarting nonprofit My Hood Needz Me
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Sanders
DateAugust 1, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsSanders, Jermaine, Nonprofit Organizations, Crime


ID52358
Title of ArticleWitnesses: shooting was act of revenge
NotesShooting of Latyris Mitchell in 200 block of E. Indiana Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Jacques Allen
DateJuly 4, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52361
Title of ArticleSheriff hosting press conference, township meetings focused on crime reduction
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateJuly 4, 2013
PageC1
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Rogers, Brad


ID52258
Title of ArticleShooting victim home from the hospital
NotesShooting of Latyris Mitchell in 200 block of E. Indiana Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Latyris Mitchell
DateJune 19, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52197
Title of ArticleVictim of Elkhart shooting improves to stable condition
NotesShooting of Latyris Mitchell in 200 block of E. Indiana Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateJune 12, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52161
Title of ArticleTeen victim of shooting still in hospital
NotesShooting of Latyris Mitchell in 200 block of E. Indiana Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateJune 8, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID52145
Title of ArticleTeen hurt in Elkhart shooting
NotesShooting of Latyris Mitchell in 200 block of E. Indiana Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
DateJune 7, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID50924
Title of ArticleSuspects in attempted burglary appear in court
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of suspects
DateOctober 13, 2012
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCrime, Shootings


ID50906
Title of ArticleProsecutor: homeowner won't be charged in Frances shooting
NotesRe: shooting & death of burglary suspect Danzele Johnson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Elk. Co. Prosecutor Curtis Hill
DateOctober 10, 2012
PageA1, A8
SubjectsShootings, Crime


ID101054
Title of ArticleRace and the Klan: Still thorny and charged issues
NotesKu Klux Klan envelope. Tim Vandenack, online article
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart Truth Collection - Organizations Clippings
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateApr 17, 2012
SubjectsKu Klux Klan, Clubs/Organizations, Hate Crimes, Loy, Railton


ID50041
Title of Article'A half-century of hate:' Klan leader Loy, 74, stepping down
NotesLoy, Railton envelope. See also Cross Burnings envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRailton Loy; Klan member speaking (2000)
DateApril 16, 2012
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA1, A2
SubjectsKu Klux Klan, Clubs/Organizations, Loy, Railton, Hate Crimes


ID49478
Title of ArticleTackett pleads to 17 crimes
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNovember 22, 2011
PageA1, A2
SubjectsTackett, Dallard Ray, Indiana State Police


ID48592
Title of ArticleStats: City crimes subsided last year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 27, 2011
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCrime


ID47600
Title of ArticleSheriff announces more patrols in south parts of the county
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Sheriff Brad Rogers
DateApril 5, 2011
PageA1, A10
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Sheriff's Department