Top Elkhart County News Inlettersdated May 19to the Elkhart Police Merit Commission, which handles promotionsanddisciplinary hearingsfor officers,Seymore recommended that Taryn Lanzen, a corporal, and NathanLanzen, a sergeant, befired for violating department policies. * Winona Coleman, 38, Elkhart, was arrested on a charge of operating while intoxicated at 3:08 a.m. Sunday after officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of C.R. Steven Borzeniatow reported to Goshen city police that someone committed fraud between Dec. 12, 2022, and Feb. 9, 2023, at 20204 C.R. 52. The charges againstLanzen stem from the relationship he and his wife, fellow Elkhart police officer Taryn Lanzen, had with resident Thad Werno. The Elkhart County Health Department was approved for its annual grant to support immunizations and vaccines for children for $245,401.15. More:A man says husband and wife both Elkhart police officers took control of his finances. Seymore said that after the board voted not to terminate Taryn Lanzen last Thursday, he put together the agreement to secure a beneficial punishment while saving time. Werno could not be reached for comment and his attorney did not return messages. As always, please call 911 in case of an emergency. The Elkhart County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help investigating eight barn fires in the county dating back to April. Contract Concerns: Did St. Joseph County overpay for County-City Building security? We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. A man says husband and wife both Elkhart police officers took control of his finances, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A follow-up investigation was requested. He was released to his mother with a pending court date. He also said the suspensions given to the Lanzens are not severe enough to gain the communitys trust. Cloudy with periods of rain. The known suspect was also determined to have a driver's license status of habitual traffic offender. Chance of rain 100%. Drivers: Thomas A, Bartley, 23, Elkhart; and Benjamin K. Fullmer, 28, East Main Street, Warsaw. Stacy Gour reported to Elkhart County deputies that between 8:30 April 24 and 7:45 a.m. April 25. . In April of this year, Wernofiled a civil lawsuit against TarynLanzenseekingto recoup the $32,000 Werno says he gave her as a loan. Higher wind gusts possible. Roger Ray, 69, a white male, 6 feet tall, 300 pounds, gray hair with brown eyes. No evidence was presented and Lanzen did not address the factual allegations for the disciplinary action. Schlabach could not be located until December when Elkhart County authorities took him into custody. Studio attached to the house, composed of a kitchen area with fridge, induction cooktop, kettle, coffee maker, coffee maker, oven. Threats of harming another He pleaded guilty on Friday and is scheduled to be sentenced June 9. TheLanzens also promised Werno they would retire together to Tennessee, according to the letters. Wrote a $32,000 check from Wernos account to buy the replica Shelby Cobra. Tasheena Abrams reported to Goshen city police that around 10:25 p.m. Feb. 10 someone stole a navy blue Mongoose fat-wheeled bicycle from her driveway at 53245 Trenton Lane. Jeff Siegel. Contact. ELKHART Thad Werno first met Taryn Lanzen on June 7, 2020, when he complained that Lanzen haddriven onhis lawnwhile she was on duty with the Elkhart Police Department. Lanzenwent back to Wernos house later that day to discuss his complaint, Elkhart police documents show. 26The dust collector at an Elkhart business caught fire early Tuesday morning. Werno is currently suing Taryn Lanzen for the return of $32,000 he says he loaned her to buy a car. I think that we should understand the public is watching us and our department should be held to a higher standard than Ive seen, Mayes said during the hearing. 19 and fled the scene of the crash. In response, Taryn Lanzenfiled a countersuit against Werno, claiming the terms of the loan were casual and vague. Sheaccuses Werno ofdefaming her to officials in the Elkhart Police Department after she rejected his romantic advances. The contract will be awarded at next week's meeting. ELKHART The newest corrections officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office will take their oaths Monday and officially begin their service. He was taken to the jail. Derrick Williams, 48, 2125 Toledo Road, No. Finch was incarcerated at Elkhart County Jail. This for me was a gross misconduct. Don't Threaten. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. The officers Donald McQuarie and William Fackelman each clocked in to work at their secondary jobs at . 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William Saville reported Goshen police that someone shot the window of his residence with a BB gun causing the glass to break at 212 N. Fifth St., at 1:01 a.m. Monday. In addition, Werno is suing TarynLanzenfor the return of $32,000 that he says he loaned her to buy a car. Attempted to withdraw more than $68,000 from one of Wernos accounts. Phone (574) 891-2100 . Low 37F. Alejandro Valdez Gomez, 47, Goshen, was arrested on charges of resisting law enforcement, operating while intoxicate/endangering a minor, and OWI with a BAC of .15 or greater/endangering a minor after officers conducted a traffic stop at 12:12 a.m. Sunday at the interesection of S. Riverside and Prairie Ave. POLICE NEWS: Police make OWI arrests | | goshennews.com He was taken to the jail. Elkhart County Sheriff. She reported leg and lip pain and was taken to a hospital. Taryn took various other actions using the Power of Attorney which did not benefit me and caused me to incur trouble and expense in undoing (to the extent possible), Werno wrote in his suit. Investigators were first alerted in early fall 2020, when TarynLanzen triedto withdraw almost $70,000 from one of Wernos accounts, records show. , Join us on 05/13/2023 for the 3rd Annual 5K-9 Fun Run benefiting the Elkhart Police Department K-9 Unit . News & Events - Elkhart Police Department UPCOMING EVENTS <https://elkhartpolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EPD-5K-9.jpg> 5K-9 Fun Run May 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us on 05/13/2023 for the 3rd Annual 5K-9 Fun [.] Desaray Lee, 22, Elkhart, reportedly failed to return to the Elkhart County Work Release Center, 201 N. Cottage Ave., at 9:02 a.m. April 27, and is considered absent without leave. 1st Responder Mental Health & Wellness Conference May 16 @ 8:00 am - May 17 @ 4:00 pm No injuries were reported. POLICE NEWS: Police make several arrests - Yahoo News Email Marek Mazurek at mmazurek@sbtinfo.com. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. GOSHEN Again this year, Model Elementary School students broke their record, ranking as one of the high-earning schools in the area for the Kids Heart Challenge, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Minutes of Elkhart Police Merit Commission meetings show that in May 2017, TarynLanzen, then alieutenant who had been with the department for about eight years,was given a three-day, unpaidsuspension for fraternization with a patrolman. The Elkhart Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday in the 1200 block of South Main Street. Six days later, the LaGrange County Prosecutor filed a Level 4 felony child molestation charge against Schlabach. The commissioners approved an extension for the Elkhart River Queen's license as it sits near Six Span Bridge undergoing repairs. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Virgilio Munoz, 48, Elkhart, was arrested by Elkhart County deputies on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at Bristol Street and C.R. of shoplifitng and resisting law enforcement at 7:50 a.m. Friday after officers responded to the Pak-A-Sak at 112 W. Pike St. Higher wind gusts possible. Public Records - InkFreeNews.com Wrote a $32,000 check from Wernos account to buy a replica Shelby Cobra sports car. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance. jsiegel@elkhartcountysheriff.com. Tribe to , YODER, Thomas Feb 21, 1940 - Apr 27, 2023, SHERMAN, Patricia Sep 1, 1956 - Apr 27, 2023. Wernos bank notified the Elkhart County Sheriffs Department of thewithdrawaland the agency openeda fraud investigation. About two months later,Lanzenhad gained"complete financialcontrolover Werno,as she and her husband, NathanLanzen, developed arelationship with Werno, the documents say. 7, Elkhart, and the Soil & Water Office at 59358 C.R. He was taken to the Elkhart County Jail. 4, Elkhart, after officers responded to a crash at 4:45 p.m. April 28 where one of the drivers was intoxicated. ELKHART A pair of Elkhart County patrolmen face felony charges after an investigation found they worked as security officers at a bank during hours they said they were performing police duties. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. The race starts at Elkhart High School - East and takes []. A new 52,000-square-foot climatized storage facility will be added to the already existing drive-up storage facility. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the LaGrange County Superior Court. Juan Manuel Hernandez, 39, Ligonier, was arrested on a charge of operating while intoxicated/prior at 4:13 a.m. after officers conducted a traffic stop at W. Pike St. and N. Second St. 154, Elkhart, was arrested by Elkhart County deputies on a charge of driving while intoxicated after reportedly committing a traffic violation at C.R. The merit commission last week found Taryn Lanzen violated department policies and suspended her for 60 days without pay and placed her on probationary status for six months upon her return. OLeary, Taryn Lanzensattorney,saidhe doesnt believe Werno has been legally wronged by Lanzen, who was just helping him out., He alleges there were some transactions that were done that he later disagreed with, but those were all undone to his satisfaction, OLeary said. PatrickOLeary, an attorney forTarynLanzenin the civil suit,said the litigation is an unfortunate situation for both parties and maintainedthat his clientwas trying to help Werno. Former President Donald Trump to turn self in; reaction to indictment (copy), Angola mayoral candidates speak at Farm Bureau. Elizabeth Bemis, an attorney representing both Taryn and Nathan Lanzen, said the officers had no comment on the allegations or disciplinary action but "look forward to moving forward upon their return to work and are committed to serving their department and the citizens of Elkhart.". Use the 'Report' link on Esmeralda Cortez reported to Elkhart County deputies that someone defaced and damaged her property at 58989 Towne Road at 8:28 p.m. Sunday. Karen Alonzo Rubio, 23, Goshen, was arrested on a charge of shoplifting at 5:10 p.m. Saturday after officers responded to WalMart at 2304 Lincolnway East. Road conditions were wet at the time of the crash, and failure to yield was listed as the primary factor. In a report released Friday afternoon, Elkhart County police determined Zach Potts, one of Walorski's staffers, was driving about 80 miles per hour when the vehicle crossed over the center. 50 and C.R. Charming renovated studio near forest & lake. oz, 23, Bristol, was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler westbound on Ind. Chandler will be repurposed by Goshen Community Schools as a career and technical education center. Area Police Reports - InkFreeNews.com I wanted termination for both because I think that the behavior exhibited here is not what we want our officers to do and not what the community expects of us, Seymore said. All rights reserved. I find myself making up excuses as to why I'm declining the date offer. He was taken to the jail. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 43 for a single-vehicle crash at 4:40 a.m. Sunday where the driver of the 2002 Chevrolet S10 was transported to Fort Wayne Regional Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Werno deeded his house to Eagle Eye Home Solutions, a house flipping company owned by the Lanzens, in July 2020. An employee of Forest River reported to Elkhart County deputies that between 6 p.m. April 18 and 4:30 a.m. April 19 a person had forced entry onto the property at 57490 C.R. This year, around 400 miles of striping and other markings, including arrows and stop bars, will be repainted across the county. NathanLanzenwent to fix the sprinkler system at Wernos house the same day Werno made his complaint to Taryn Lanzen and later said Werno was 'latching on as he finally had someone to talk to, the documents say. At Taryn Lanzens hearing last weeks, detectives with the Elkhart city and county police departments detailed how they found that between June and August of 2020,TarynLanzen: In addition to the inappropriate nature of his and his wifes relationship with Werno, city attorneys contended Nathan Lanzen falsified a legal document in connection to Werno signing over his house to the Lanzens. This year, around 400 miles of striping and other markings, including arrows and stop bars, will be repainted. According to police, a black BMW 325 driven by Timothy Waudby, 58, Elkhart, was. Two Elkhart County police officers face felony charges of claiming Join us on 05/13/2023 for the 3rd Annual 5K-9 Fun [], Come join us at Dunkin' and raise money for Special [], 1st Responder Mental Health & Wellness Conference. The Elkhart County Health Department was approved for its annual grant to support immunizations and vaccines for children for $245,401.15. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. SOUTH BEND A Goshen man who spent more than 15 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of murder is now . Then, a 2000 Ford E150, driven by Richard Everingham, 63, Goshen and traveling south on Ind. The driver fled the scene prior to deputies' arrival. POLICE NEWS: Elkhart man dies in Michigan crash Tuesday Becoming windy with the rain and snow changing to light rain by the afternoon hours. The blood draw results are currently pending. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. Araceli Esquieda reported to Goshen police at 2:20 p.m. Sunday that her black Chevrolet pickup had been struck by another pickup as it was parked on the street at 419 S. Wheatland Drive. and W. Pike St. Follow him on Twitter:@marek_mazurek. 17 after being stopped for a traffic violation at 3:51 a.m. Sunday. 15 at 9:17 p.m. Feb. Sunday. Share with Us. Salvador Flores, 55, Goshen, was arrested on charges. That investigation was completed and turned in for final review last September. POLICE NEWS: Multiple arrests, thefts reported THE. Damyen Barnard reported to Goshen city police that he was struck in the intersection of C.R. An employee of Wal-Mart, 30830 Old U.S. 20, reported to Elkhart County deputies that between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. Feb. 9, someone stole items. Hayden Pieri, 21, Goshen, was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana at 5:07 a.m. Sunday after officers conducted a traffic stop at Elkhart Ro. 17, at Brookside Manor. Chief Windbigler discussed the way they hold supervisors to another level. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. jsiegel@elkhartcountysheriff.com. On April 27, Indiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries. Life and Other Love Songs by Anissa Gray is a story of secrets, trust, and the lack of it. Curtis Kuhns reported to Goshen city police that his credit card was stolen and used at various stores including Kroger, 209 Chicago Ave., at 11:18 a.m. Sunday. On Dec. 29, 2021, Schlabach was extradited to LaGrange County and placed in the LaGrange County Jail. Low 37F. Nicole Avila reported to Goshen city police that someone she knew backed into her vehicle causing damage and then left the scene of the crash at 7:24 a.m. Feb. 10. He was taken to the jail. Gloria Fawcett reported to Goshen city police that around 9 p.m. Feb. 9, someone injured her dog 24814 C.R. 120 when she lost control and ran off the side of the road, west of C.R. Took out a credit card from Wernos banking accounts. 26861 CR 26 Elkhart, IN 46517. Earned the Beer Gathering badge! 19. Luxury homes for sale in La Motte-Servolex, Auvergne-Rhne-Alpes A 38-year-old male reported being battered and robbed by a suspect at 6:09 p.m. Saturday in the 61100 block of C.R. Daniel McKinney reported to Elkhart County deputies between 4 p.m. April 25 and 6 a.m. April 26 someone stole his trash can from 52268-1 Ideal Beach Road. Aaron Hill, 44, Goshen, was arrested on a charge of domestic battery at 3:26 p.m. Saturday after officers responded to the 61000 block of C.R. The impact on the vehicle Kelly was driving caused it to go into a spin and was then struck by a 2014 Mazda driven by Brandon Carrillo, 22, Goshen. Goshen Mayor Jeremy Stutsman announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down as the city's mayor later this year. Im just really, really not feeling comfortable with the decision that the board has made, mainly because of confidence in the community for our officers. Kelly was cited for failure to yield the right of way-causing bodily injury, and a passenger in his vehicle was taken to Elkhart General Hospital after reporting general pain. Higher wind gusts possible.. Cloudy with periods of rain. Be Nice. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. The Elkhart County Commissioners approved a request to amend an existing DPUD A-1 on the property at 52292 C.R. POLICE AND RESCUE NEWS: Fraud, shoplifting incidents reported Following their initial investigation, ISP detectives presented their preliminary case to the LaGrange County Prosecutors Office for review in July 2020. person will not be tolerated. Associated Press Notice to Users and Visitors. Shefiled a counter-suitclaiming the money, which she used to buy a Shelby Cobra replica, was loaned willingly and that Werno is claiming he was swindled because she rejected his romantic advances. Elkhart Police Department 26, Elkhart. 19 by a black Ford truck that fled the scene at 5:12 p.m. Feb. 9. 2023 www.southbendtribune.com. dvelopper et amliorer nos produits et services. Commissioners opened the sole bid for the county's street striping project. The road surface at the time of the crash was wet. The letter and testimony from last weeks hearing also detail how Werno began making sexual advances towards Taryn Lanzen a month into the relationship. I'm a girl who gets asked out on a lot of dates, and it makes me feel very uneasy. Chance of precip 90%. She was taken to the jail. The suit alleges that three officers, including Lanzen, were not justified in firing at a vehicle speeding past them as the officers were investigating a burglary. 9:24 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 18000 block of Barrington Drive, New Paris. He was cited and released with a Goshen City Court date. Low 37F. During the course of the traffic stop, Williams, according to police reports, showed signs of impairment and refused implied consent. Guest speaker was Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, a civil rights historian and professor at Texas A&M University in College Station. Higher wind gusts possible.. Evening light rain followed by a mix of rain and snow showers overnight. Peter Ostapchuk reported to Elkhart County deputies at 9:36 a.m. April 27 that someone made entry into 54343 Springbrook Lane, Elkhart, and caused damage to items within the property.