July 21 – ELKHART – Elkhart Police are investigating a shooting with injured people that occurred late Thursday night in East Bristol St.
At approximately 10:37 p.m., officers called to the 1800 block of Visscher St for a report of a shooting with injuries, an EPD press release said.
“Upon arrival, officers made contact with an 18-year-old man with apparent gunshot wound(s),” the release said. “A 24-year-old woman was also injured by broken glass during the incident. Victims reported that they were traveling in a vehicle when subjects in a second vehicle fired at them in the 1500 block area of East Bristol St. Medici took the man and woman to hospital for evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”
While investigating this incident, a citizen in the area alerted an officer to report an abandoned vehicle and multiple subjects who allegedly walked out of that vehicle. Officers found an abandoned vehicle near E. Bristol St. and Bay St.
“During a search of his home, officers located two adult males in the 3300 block of Greenleaf Boulevard,” the release added.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call EHR at 574-295-7070 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.
ARRESTS
Bryan Garcia Garcia, 25, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. Thursday by Elkhart County deputies on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated after police said he was involved in a two-vehicle accident. Garcia was incarcerated at the Elkhart County Jail.
burglary
Jack Fisher reported to Elkhart County deputies a theft at Jolly Roger’s Mini Storage, 12372 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, that occurred after November 26, 2021. He said someone stole several tools and took a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
OFFICER REPORT
John Cocquyt reported to Elkhart County deputies at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday that he had seen his trailer stolen June 18 at 25020 Ash Road, Granger. The trailer was located and transported to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office Impound Lot for further investigation.
CRIMINAL VICE
Lindsey Whitaker reported to the Goshen Police Department at 2:21 p.m. Thursday that someone had damaged her vehicle while it was parked at Walmart, 2304 Lincolnway East.
Emily Turner reported to Elkhart County deputies that someone wrote derogatory words on her front door with a standing market between July 11 and July 14, and that she has received threatening messages since May 26 at 57302 Clydesdale Dr., Goshen.
Richard Panning reported to Elkhart County deputies at 8:31 p.m. that someone pulled up next to him and hit the driver’s side mirror, damaging his maroon 2015 Honda CRV near CR 17 and CR 10, Elkhart.
THEFT
Julia Gruber reported to Elkhart County deputies at 3 p.m. Thursday that her 2002 Chevrolet S10 was stolen from her home at 23600 State Line Road, Elkhart.
Hannah Conner reported to Elkhart County deputies that between 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6:20 a.m. Thursday, her blue 2021 Toyota Highlander was stolen from her driveway at 30829 CR 16, Elkhart, and Tristin Moreno’s wallet and a North American Arms .22LR GHG-SW Mini Revolver were stolen from his blue 2020 Subaru WRX.
Sukhvinder Singh reported to Elkhart County deputies that between 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and 4:30 a.m. Friday, someone entered his vehicle and stole his passport and $100 in cash.
FRAUD
Jacqueline Miller reported to Goshen Police at 4:38 p.m. Thursday that she had sent money to someone for a fraudulent government aid program.
Jessie Wade reported to Elkhart County deputies that between July 3 and July 8, someone got into his 1998 Buick Lesabre and used his ID and Social Security card to open a bank account.
HARASSMENT
Goshen police were called to the Ashton Pines apartment complex at 9:57 p.m. Friday for a report of a man pointing a firearm at a 46-year-old woman. The man left before police arrived.
