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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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ID102698
Title of ArticleMan admits to killing toddler son during police standoff
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRyan Snyder
DateDec 05, 2025
PageA1, A6


ID102681
Title of ArticleTwo new officers hired, sworn in
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFrom left are Mayor Rod Roberson, Patrolman Adolfo Avelar, Patrolman Gregory Tingstrom, Chief Dan Milanese
DateNov 26, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Police Department


ID102606
Title of ArticleGoshen police must report legal status under new policy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart County Criminal Justice Complex
DateNov 05, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsImmigration Issues, Goshen Police Department


ID102599
Title of ArticleTRICK-OR-TREATERS SCARE UP GOODIES AT CITY HALL
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTOP: Jenna Brouillette (left), marketing and communications manager for The Lerner Theatre, and other city officials greet trick-or-treaters and their parents on the second floor of City Hall during the City Hall trick-or-treat event in Elkhart. BOTTOM LEFT: Chief Probation Officer Bryan Shaw (right), dressed as Ted Lasso, gives a handful of candy to Eliana Skelton, 8. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dimitri Campbell (right), 4, dressed as a police officer, pretends to handcuff Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson on Thursday.
DateNov 01, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Municipal Building, Halloween


ID102481
Title of ArticleSpecial officer receives state recognition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoanna King presents Award to James Ballard
DateOct 09, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsGoshen Police Department


ID102315
Title of ArticleNEVER FORGET
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionflag suspended by two firetrucks; Rodney Dale speaks; police officers place wreath by memorial
DateSep 12, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsSeptember 11, 2001 Attacks


ID102122
Title of ArticleCity, school officials address safety
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRodney Dale, Rod Roberson, Larry Huff, Dan Milanese
DateAug 15, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsSchools, Elkhart Police Department


ID102117
Title of ArticleEPD welcomes new officer hires
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Joel McIntire, Kevin Crepas, Dan Milanese.
DateAug 13, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Police Department


ID102105
Title of ArticleEvent aims to bring together police, residents
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChildren jump; Kat Yoder; Children slide; Children catch candy; Mike Malooley
DateAug 07, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsNational Night Out Campaign, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart, IN


ID102107
Title of ArticleThree rookies report for duty at Toll Road Post
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJohn Levitz, Abel De Leon, Elisha Fleming
DateAug 07, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana State Police, Indiana Toll Road


ID102100
Title of ArticleState inks immigration enforcement agreements
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Braun, Indiana State Police personnel
DateAug 05, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsImmigration Detention Center, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S.


ID102093
Title of ArticleProtesters call for ‘justice’ for cats
NotesMiddlebury Police Department
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionProtesters place signs and flowers at memorial; Protesters fill gazebo
DateAug 02, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsMiddlebury Township, Becker, Vicki, Jayco Inc., Elkhart County Prosecutor


ID102085
Title of ArticleElkhart PD welcomes in six new officers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKaleb Rucker, Andy Rucker; Tim Hershberger, Paige Hershberger; Conner Gimson, Matthew Gimson; Rod Roberson, Desmond Wilkins-Maxwell, Seth Bayes, Kaleb Rucker, Paige Hershberger, Trenton Jacks Conner Gimson, Dan Milanese.
DateJul 30, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsRoberson, Rod (mayor), Elkhart Police Department, Goshen Police Department


ID102075
Title of ArticlePolice arrest machetewielding home intruder
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionChristopher Edwards
DateJul 25, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCrime, Elkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, City of Goshen


ID102052
Title of ArticleCouple charged with stealing from special needs adult
NotesAdult Protective Services; Elkhart Police Department; Special Needs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Crime, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Christofeno, Michael (Judge)


ID102037
Title of ArticleMotorcyclist killed, passenger injured in hit-and-run
NotesCaleb Watson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 12, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Traffic Accidents, Elkhart Communications Center


ID102035
Title of ArticleMan accused of fleeing after striking child with car
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJul 11, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsTraffic Accidents, Elkhart Police Department


ID102002
Title of ArticleMan convicted of wife’s attempted killing arrested again
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRandal Pryor
DateJun 26, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart County Corrections Facility, Elkhart Police Department


ID101995
Title of Article68-year-old man killed in fiery crash
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 24, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsGoshen Police Department, Traffic Accidents


ID101961
Title of Article‘Just chaos’ at fatal shooting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart police processing scene; police tape blocks sidewalk; crime scene investigation truck
DateJun 17, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Shootings, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101894
Title of ArticleFifth suspect in armed robbery scheme sentenced
NotesElkhart County Deputy Prosecutor Kathleen Claeys; Judge Michael Christofeno
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 24, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Prosecutor, River Run Apartments


ID101899
Title of ArticleElkhart, Northridge name new coaches
NotesThe Middlebury Community Schools Board;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCostas “Gus” Hatzipavlides
DateMay 24, 2025
PageC2
SubjectsElkhart High School, Wrestling, Northern Indiana Conference, Elkhart Police Department


ID101878
Title of ArticlePolice: Couple withdrew funds from missing disabled adult
NotesAdult Protective Services; Disabled Individuals
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMay 21, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Elkhart Police Department, Special Needs


ID101846
Title of ArticleIn the line of duty
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTom Shoff speaking while Tony Agostino and Sarah Brown prepare to present awards to Ethan Pasternak and Paul Vandenburg
DateMay 14, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsMatterhorn Conference Center, Martin’s Super Markets, Elkhart Police Department, Roberson, Rod (mayor)


ID101812
Title of ArticleSuspect in double shooting headed to trial
NotesJudge Michael Christofeno, Elkhart County Prosecutor Becker; 754 C.R. 3
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoshua Peter Martinez
DateMay 02, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart County Circuit Court, Elkhart County Prosecutor, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart General Hospital


ID101810
Title of ArticleThree new Toll Road troopers receive patrol vehicles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrianna Santoyo, Carson Hieber, Andrew Bixler.
DateMay 01, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsIndiana State Police, Indiana Toll Road


ID101609
Title of ArticleDrug investigation on High Street nets four arrests
Notes500 block of West High Street, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDarrius Dillon; Anthony Givens; Selena Colon; Maria Willis
DateApr 18, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Regional SWAT, Drugs, Illegal, Guns


ID101573
Title of ArticleVictim in Thursday’s fatal 2-car crash identified
NotesRigoberto Padilla; East Mishawaka Road/C.R. 20 and Center Drive, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApr 12, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart Police Department


ID101488
Title of ArticleCrash kills one driver, injures another
NotesEast Mishawaka Road/C.R. 20 and Center Drive, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFirst responders at crash
DateApr 11, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsConcord High School, Elkhart Police Department, Fire Department, Elkhart


ID101463
Title of ArticleMan found dead downtown
Notes419 S. Main St., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApr 08, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsDowntown Elkhart, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Homicide Unit


ID101085
Title of ArticleMan who threatened school online sentenced
NotesAndre Smith
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMar 14, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsGoshen Community Schools, Trials, Goshen Police Department, Indiana State Police


ID100915
Title of ArticleCourt upholds detective’s dismissal
NotesLawsuits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJoy Phillips being sworn in; Joy Phillips
DateMar 05, 2025
SubjectsPolice Misconduct Investigations, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Circuit Court, Police Merit Commission


ID100771
Title of ArticlePolice: Girl’s rapist fathered her child
NotesChristopher Bonds
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 25, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsChild Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Police Department, Indiana State Police


ID100746
Title of ArticleAnother of the 5 suspects in robbery scheme pleads guilty
Notesarmed robbery; Issac Duckworth, Alora Layton, Carrie Layton, E’Marri Redmond, Kaleb Goodwin
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAlora Layton; Carrie Layton; E’Marri Redmond
DateFeb 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Circuit Court, Elkhart Police Department, Robberies


ID100736
Title of ArticleTwo arrested in plant burglary
Notes1142 W. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJonathan Nehring, Toni Allen
DateFeb 20, 2025
PageA1
SubjectsCTS Corporation, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Prosecutor


ID100606
Title of ArticleInvestigation finds fatal police-involved shooting justified
NotesJuan M. Sanchez; 575 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionEthan Pasternak; Paul Vandenburg; Vicki Becker addresses the media
DateFeb 11, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Elkhart Police Department, River Point West


ID100479
Title of ArticleSalvage yard owners face felony charge over catalytic converters
Notes19757 C.R. 8, Bristol
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPile of catalytic converters
DateFeb 08, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsHoward Salvaging, LLC, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart Police Department


ID100448
Title of ArticleMan killed in workplace accident at Lippert
NotesMilos Jovanovic; 2703 College Ave., Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 07, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsLippert Components Inc., Workplace Fatalities, Goshen Police Department


ID100270
Title of ArticleBystander among those killed
NotesCorrection 1/30/2025 A2; 575 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart; Annasue Rocha; Juan Sanchez; Cpl. Paul Vandenburg; Ptl. Ethan Pasternak
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMartin’s Super Market; Benjamin Jeffery
DateJan 29, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsMartin’s Super Markets, Shootings, Homicides, Elkhart Police Department


ID100262
Title of ArticleImmigration notice proposal raises racial profiling fears
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPolice ICE; Chris Daley testifies
DateJan 25, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsImmigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S., Government, Indiana State, Legislature, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana


ID100263
Title of ArticleIndiana State Police Toll Road Post welcomes three probationary troopers
NotesIndiana State Police Recruit Academy
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAndrew Bixler, Carson Hieber, Brianna Santoyo
DateJan 25, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsIndiana State Police, Indiana Toll Road


ID100181
Title of Article$150K in drug-free funds allocated by county
NotesKoscher, Jess
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJess Koscher
DateJan 08, 2025
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart County Partnership for a Drug-Free Indiana, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Goshen Police Department, Tobacco Control of Elkhart County


ID99947
Title of ArticlePolice probing death of child at residence
Notes1019 W. Wolf Ave. Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateDec 17, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Homicide Unit, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning


ID99928
Title of ArticleFriendly fire
NotesGuns and Hoses bell-ringing competition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNathanael Eddy, Ryan Huff, Kyle Osborne ring bells; shopper makes a donation
DateDec 14, 2024
PageA1
SubjectsSalvation Army, Elkhart Police Department, Fire Department, Elkhart


ID99930
Title of Article2 new officers join police ranks
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson, Gabriel Freyermuth, Arthur Arriaga, Dan Milanese
DateDec 14, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Police Department


ID99851
Title of ArticleGoshen eyes acquisitions, renovations for city offices
Notes111 E. Jefferson St., Goshen; 233 S. Main St., Goshen; 113 W. Jefferson St., Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionbuilding shared by Goshen police and the city courts
DateDec 12, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGoshen Redevelopment Commission, DJ Construction Co. Inc.


ID99441
Title of ArticleTrauma care kits
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVeronica Martin, Jill Yoder pack impact kits; Representatives from Cummins Inc., Crossroads United Way, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office; boxes of impact kits
DateNov 27, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsCummins Onan, Crossroads United Way, Elkhart Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department


ID99442
Title of ArticleOfficers honored, sworn to duty at commission meeting
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMayor Rod Roberson, Ptl. Andrew Wiley; Ptl. Dillon Batchelor and Police Chief Dan Milanese; Rod Roberson, Cpl. Gavin Headley, Cpl. Bryce Moore; Cpl. Nathanial Toth, Cpl. Brandon Stevens, Chaplain M. Cerda, Cpl. Nathanael Eddy, Chief Dan Milanese
DateNov 27, 2024
PageA5
SubjectsPolice Merit Commission, Awards


ID99141
Title of ArticlePolice: Scammer took $74K in fraudulent home sale
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNov 05, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsFraud, Real Estate, Elkhart, IN


ID99129
Title of ArticlePolice report – no connection between shooter and victim
Notes2020 E. Bristol St. Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBrett Harris
DateOct 31, 2024
PageA1, A3
SubjectsShootings, 1st Source Bank, Mental Health Issues