News and Events

The Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office charged a 21-year-old Elkhart man with three felony counts of Child Exploitation and seven felony counts of Possession of Child Pornography after an EPD Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation and arrest.

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a serious bodily injury crash that occurred early July 8, 2026, on E. Bristol St. Initial investigation indicates that a Chevy Silverado rear-ended a moped. The moped driver was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of serious injuries.

Elkhart County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested an Elkhart Police Department officer today, July 6, 2026, on preliminary charges in connection with an off-duty incident.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating after a body was discovered on July 6, 2026, lying next to an apartment building at 2801 Toledo Rd, Elkhart.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is actively investigating after a sleeping 2-year-old was injured when gunfire struck her house on June 23, 2026 (1000 block of W. Garfield Ave, Elkhart). Due to the nature of the crime and the severity of the little girl’s injuries, the Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated and has now taken over the investigation. We ask that anyone with information please contact the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825 or Michiana Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a serious bodily injury car vs. motorcycle crash that occurred on 6/19/26 on Co Rd 6 near Johnson St. The motorcycle driver was taken for medical treatment.

The Elkhart Police Department is investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash that occurred late on 6/18/26 in the 3300 block of S Nappanee St, Elkhart. Initial investigation indicates that a car struck a woman and her 2-year-old child who were crossing the street. Sadly, the 28-year-old mother died from her injuries. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office has charged an Elkhart man with three felony Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material counts after the Elkhart Police Department arrested him as part of an Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating after an identified and partially decomposed male body was discovered near the 2600 block of Links Dr, Elkhart.

The Elkhart Police Department arrested a 29-year-old man after responding to a shots fired call yesterday evening at 2801 Toledo Rd, Elkhart. No injuries were reported.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred after a vehicle fleeing at a high rate of speed from an Elkhart Police Department officer struck another vehicle at CR 9/CR 26 earlier this morning, May 30, 2026.

The City of Elkhart and EPD announce that Chief Milanese is stepping down from his role on May 10, 2026, to focus on family and that Asst Chief Whitmyer will serve as Interim Chief of Police until the Mayor appoints a new Chief.

The Elkhart Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that injured three people near 110 W High St early on May 2, 2026.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting on Links Dr in which a man was killed and a woman injured. Homicide is also investigating a connected incident in which a body was found after a fire at a house on Golden Pond Trail that was associated with a potential suspect in the earlier shooting (4/27/26).

The Elkhart Police Department officially hired two new officers today, Paul Leonard and Nicholas Burden. We warmly welcome them to the EPD family!