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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.
Showing of 93 results for Sexual Abuse.
| ID | 102256 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 60 years handed down to man who admitted to child sex crimes |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brandon Crisler |
| Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Indiana Department of Correction |
| ID | 101431 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Confessed child molester draws 50-year term |
| Notes | Clinton Majors |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Apr 04, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Superior Court 3 |
| ID | 101426 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Appeals court upholds 258-year sentence in child molesting case |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kenneth Nipper |
| Date | Apr 03, 2025 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Indiana Court of Appeals |
| ID | 100929 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officers dismissed from lawsuit that claims sex abuse at jail |
| Notes | Lawsuits; Sexual Abuse |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart County Community Corrections, Siegel, Jeff, Elkhart County Board of Commissioners |
| ID | 100930 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Walkerton man arrested on child molesting charges |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Zackery Pollard |
| Date | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Elkhart County Corrections Facility |
| ID | 100771 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Police: Girl’s rapist fathered her child |
| Notes | Christopher Bonds |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Police Department, Indiana State Police |
| ID | 91835 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lawsuits allege sexual abuse of female inmates |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Peter Carpenter |
| Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Sexual Misconduct, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Lawsuits |
| ID | 86342 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Caseworker files counterclaim amid sex abuse allegations |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Peter Carpenter |
| Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Elkhart County Drug Court, Lawsuits |
| ID | 85168 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen College wins grant to prevent sexual violence |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Page | A5 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Sexual Abuse, Grants |
| ID | 82591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rape, burglary suspect also wanted in slaying |
| Notes | Jon Senour |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Antonio Jamaine White |
| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Homicides, Sexual Abuse, Robberies, State Street |
| ID | 79239 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mixed emotions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Jaton Thomas, Rodney Gates; Rodney Gates, Aalias Leonard, Skjold Aallman, Jake Bails; Owen Allen |
| Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Page | B1, B2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Schools, School Athletics, Track and Field, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 77010 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Church youth leader sentenced for molestations |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Scott Christner |
| Date | Jan 06, 2022 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Sexual Misconduct |
| ID | 75505 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Man charged with child molesting allegedly fathered victim's baby |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Page | A7 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Sexual Misconduct, Owens, Cornelius, Jr., Elkhart Police Department |
| ID | 72141 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Patients sue physician charged with sexual battery |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Henry, Darryl |
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Page | A6 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Sexual Misconduct, Lawsuits |
| ID | 68915 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parents file suit against Bashor over son's escape |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Page | A1, A4 |
| Subjects | Bashor Children’s Home, Lawsuits, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 70379 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Accused killer also charged with child molesting |
| Notes | Kenneth Black |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Allen Sage |
| Date | Jan 05, 2021 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Homicides, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 67491 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen church aids in effort against child trafficking |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 28, 2020 |
| Page | C5 |
| Subjects | Sugar Grove Church, Destiny Rescue, Fund Raising, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 66230 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New allegations of abuse by church volunteer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Scott Christner |
| Date | December 10, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Sexual Misconduct, Goshen, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 66709 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goldenrod denies liability in alleged assault |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 15, 2019 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goldenrod, Sexual Abuse, Lawsuits, Mental Health Issues |
| ID | 65755 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Suit blames agency for attacks |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Date | July 18, 2019 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Goldenrod, Lawsuits |
| ID | 65641 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elementary principal denies negligence claims |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 16, 2019 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Mary Feeser Elementary School, Nice, Josh, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 65063 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lawsuit against ECS, principal alleges negligence |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 1, 2019 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Community Schools, Nice, Josh |
| ID | 59302 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sexual abuse healing, prevention panel created |
| Notes | John Howard Yoder |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | January 8, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS), Sexual Misconduct, Mennonites, Mennonite Church USA |
| ID | 58353 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former teacher scheduled for trial |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | August 8, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Wilson, Brooke, NorthWood High School, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 58047 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former teacher's trial postponed to July 30 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | July 14, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, NorthWood High School, Wilson, Brooke |
| ID | 56688 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Take Back the Night aims to shed light on sexual violence |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Infographic of sexual assault |
| Date | April 24, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Take Back the Night, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 54729 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former NorthWood teacher has initial hearing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Brooke Wilson |
| Date | July 25, 2014 |
| Page | A2 |
| Subjects | Sexual Abuse, NorthWood High School, Wilson, Brooke |
| ID | 54741 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Indiana 27th in child well-being |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 24, 2014 |
| Page | C1, C2 |
| Subjects | Child Welfare, Poverty, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 39734 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Charges against teacher, jail officer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 19, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Jaycees, Elkhart Community Schools, School Employee Misconduct, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 35851 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Police officer's resignation official |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 29, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Yoder, Elva, Goshen Police Department, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 35795 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen officer resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of officer |
| Date | January 26, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Yoder, Elva, Sexual Abuse, Goshen Police Department |
| ID | 35756 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen cop will not face charges |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 24, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Yoder, Elva, Goshen Police Department, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 35682 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Trowbridge gets 35 years in prison |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of convict |
| Date | January 19, 2008 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Trowbridge, Mel, Sexual Abuse, School Employee Misconduct |
| ID | 32538 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officer admits to sex with teen |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 25, 2007 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Yoder, Elva, Goshen Police Department, Sexual Abuse, Police Misconduct Investigations |
| ID | 22640 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Check may get tighter |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 14, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Sexual Abuse, Employee Screening, School Security |
| ID | 22333 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Victim steps forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of perpetrator |
| Date | October 28, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Trowbridge, Mel, Sexual Abuse, School Employee Misconduct |
| ID | 21998 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Report made on teacher |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of suspect |
| Date | October 4, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Trowbridge, Mel, Sexual Abuse, School Employee Misconduct |
| ID | 21923 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Teacher had prior incidents |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of suspect |
| Date | September 30, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Trowbridge, Mel, Sexual Abuse, School Employee Misconduct, Employee Screening |
| ID | 6803 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Catholic diocese gives accounting of abuse |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo, graph |
| Date | December 12, 2003 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Sexual Abuse, Churches, Catholic |
| ID | 92998 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Video may reveal raping |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 30, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93003 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Police investigate rape |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 09, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93002 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Report of rape investigated |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 06, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93004 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Teen reports rape |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 07, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93869 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Molestation case investigated |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 18, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93868 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Student reports sex attack |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 13, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse, Elkhart Community Schools |
| ID | 93933 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Rape reported Tuesday |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 28, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93900 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Mom says daughter molested |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 27, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |
| ID | 93865 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Beating, rape report false |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 21, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse, Fraud |
| ID | 96152 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Zakas targets sexual predators |
| Notes | Zakas, Joe envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 16, 1998 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Zakas, Joe, Legislature, Sexual Abuse, Politics and Government |
| ID | 93932 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Molestation being investigated |
| Notes | Crime - Sexual Abuse envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 13, 1998 |
| Subjects | Crime, Sexual Abuse |