D.R. Scott Investigations

02/13/2023

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/missing-12-year-old-girl-elkhart-county-aleeyah-cockburn/531-f2c7d0ab-b5d9-41f5-94cf-1c4442040d8c

01/14/2023

Press Release-Elkhart Police Department Investigating Shooting with Injuries, W. Garfield Ave

Yesterday, January 11, 2023, at approximately 9:13 p.m., Elkhart Police Department officers dispatched to the area of 8th Street and Indiana Avenue in reference to the sounds of gunfire. While officers were searching the area, Elkhart General Hospital received a walk-in gunshot wound patient. Male victim, 19 years old, reported that he was struck while inside a residence in the 700 block of W. Garfield Avenue by gunfire originating from outside the home. Officers observed bullet hole damage to the residence, as well as damage to a Chevrolet Equinox. No other injuries were reported.

Victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries. Officers collected evidence in the area and continue to actively investigate. At this time, no arrests have been made. If you have information regarding this investigation, please call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070 or Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP. You can also submit an anonymous tip at tips@elkhartpolice.org.

11/19/2022

06/02/2022

Public Awareness Announcement-Fake “Motion Picture” Bills in Elkhart

The Elkhart Police Department has received reports from local merchants regarding fake $100 bills. In these instances, an individual(s) has attempted to pay for merchandise with fake $100 bills. These fake bills say “For Motion Picture Use Only” at the top, and all have the same serial number. Fortunately, in most of the reports, the cashier/employee has noticed that the bill is fake before completing the transaction.

The Elkhart Police Department is warning our local merchants and citizens to be on the lookout for these fake bills, which appear to be movie props and can be bought online. If you have been a victim, or have information regarding the use of these fake bills, you can call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070. The public can also leave an anonymous tip through our website or by emailing tips@elkhartpolice.org.

06/01/2022

https://reason.com/2022/05/26/uvalde-shooting-texas-cops-handcuff-parents-killer/

Why did it take an hour for the police to stop alleged killer Salvador Ramos?

05/28/2022

Press Release-Death Investigations, Pleasant Plain Ave and S. Main St

This afternoon at approximately 12:36 p.m., dispatch received a potential domestic disturbance call in the 2900 block of Pleasant Plain Avenue, Elkhart. Elkhart Police Department Officers were dispatched to the scene, and arrived within minutes. Upon arrival, officers located a female inside the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). Medics also arrived on scene and rendered first aid; unfortunately, the female was pronounced deceased at the scene. There was no suspect at the scene upon police arrival.

Within minutes of this call, at approximately 12:38 p.m., dispatch received a call in reference a male with gunshot wound(s) at 2709 S. Main St, Elkhart (KFC). Elkhart Police Department officers were dispatched to the location and discovered a male behind the building suffering from apparent gunshot wound(s). First aid was rendered, and the male was transported to the hospital. He was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The Elkhart County Homicide Unit was activated, per protocol, and arrived at the scene. The investigation is on-going, and there is no immediate danger to the public. The identities of the deceased individuals are being withheld at this time, pending family notification. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit will be conducting the investigation, and all further inquiries regarding the status of the investigation should be directed to the Homicide Unit at 574-295-2825.

05/25/2022

Detective Bob Smith is requesting the public's assistance in identifying this individual regarding a theft case. If you can identify this individual, please contact Detective Smith at rsmith@elkhartcountysheriff.com or by phone at 574-891-2352 regarding case # 22002573.

04/16/2022

ALERT: We will never call you about a warrant. This is a scam where our phone number has been spoofed. Caller ID Spoofing is the practice of falsifying the information about an incoming call on your caller ID display. Scammers manipulate the caller ID so that the call appears to be coming from us.

Our department will never call you about a warrant. If you get a suspicious call from our department, please call us to verify. Our number is 574.891.2300

04/16/2022

Credit Card Skimming is on the rise in our area. Skimmers can be found anywhere a credit card is used to make a purchase, including: gas pumps, ATMs, retail/POS (point-of-sale) terminals mounted at the counter, or self-checkout.

Look at the credit card machine before inserting your credit card. If you see signs of tampering, such as loose-fitting parts or tape/glue, notify the business immediately.

Shield your PIN from view as you enter it.

If your card becomes stuck inside the machine, stay with the machine and call your bank immediately to report the loss.

If you locate a skimmer device or suspicious activity related to skimming, report it to the business and local law enforcement immediately.

Always check your credit card statements for unfamiliar or fraudulent transactions.

If possible, pay using Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Android Pay. These contactless payment services tokenize your credit card information, so your real data is never exposed.

04/15/2022

04/12/2022

Starting today, April 11th, Johnson Street will be closed for 3 months between cross streets Borg Road and Arlington Street. This is for sanitary sewer extension, per Public Works. Traffic south of Borg Road will need to travel South to E. Bristol St, West to Cassopolis St., then North to CR 6. Traffic North of Arlington St will need to travel North to CR 6, West to Cassopolis St, then South to E. Bristol St. Please keep that in mind during your travels.

04/09/2022

Skimming is on the rise in our area. Skimming is the installation of an unauthorized device to obtain card information and PIN codes. The stolen information is then used to make fraudulent transactions (withdrawals/purchases) without the knowledge of the victim.

The most common skimmer is an overlaid skimmer device placed over the credit card reader and made to look like part of a legitimate machine.

Protect yourself by:
Look for tampering signs such as loose-fitting parts or tape/glue on a credit card machine before inserting or swiping your card.
-Shield your PIN from view as you enter it.
-Stay with the machine if your card becomes stuck and call your bank immediately to report the loss.
-If you locate a skimmer device or suspicious activity related to skimming, report it to the business and local law enforcement immediately.
-Regularly check your card statements for unfamiliar or fraudulent transactions.

02/17/2022

Below is a list of road closures and roads that are covered in high water and that have been reported to the Elkhart County dispatch center. Though the list isn’t inclusive of all problem areas, motorists are urged to obey road closures and to use caution when traveling and to avoid driving through roadways that are covered with water.

High-Water on
CO RD 26 E CO RD 9
CO RD 48 W of E County Line
CR 13 FROM US HWY 6.
CR 131 at Bonneville
CO RD 146 NEAR ST RD 15

Road Closed
CR 1 between CR 30 AND CR 130
CR 30 between CR 15 AND CR 13
ST RD 15/CR 10
ST RD 19 N CR 26
ST RD 119/CR 15
US 20 /E CR 22
CR 42 between CR 1 AND CR 3
CR 3 between CR 52 US HWY 6
CR 50 between 11 and 13
ST RD 119 between CR 17 AND CR 19

02/10/2022

Public Service Announcement: Immigration Scam Alert

Individuals have contacted the Elkhart Police Department regarding a telephone scam in our area. Callers claiming to work for the Elkhart Police Department are calling victims and telling victims that they need to pay the Elkhart Police Department money in order to resolve immigration issues or avoid deportation. Specifically, in one instance, the caller informed a victim that the victim would lose their status and be deported if they did not send a large amount of money immediately.

Do not fall for this scam. Homeland Security Investigations offers the following tips, if you receive similar phone calls. If you receive a similar threatening call or message:
• Do not give the person any personal or financial information.
• Try to collect any contact information from the caller.
• End the conversation immediately if threats and intimidation persist.
• Report the incident to the Homeland Security Investigations tip line at 1-866-347-2423; callers to the tip line may remain anonymous.

This is also a reminder that the Elkhart Police Department will never call and request that you pay us money. The Elkhart Police Department also will not contact you by phone and ask you to pay a fine or bill, and will not contact you by phone regarding a warrant.

EPD encourages anyone that receives similar suspicious calls in which the caller claims to be from the police department to call EPD at 574-295-7070 and ask to speak to a supervisor for verification.

02/02/2022

We are under a Travel Advisory Watch, which means only essential travel (to and from work or in emergency situations) is recommended.

From midnight until 12:30, we've had five motorists needing assistance, 12 property damage crashes, 12 vehicles in ditches. As of 1:20 this afternoon, we've seen five additional reports of property damage crashes and two more vehicles in ditches. Things are getting worse!

Please stay off the roads and safe inside. For more information, visit: https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/

02/01/2022

The Portage Department of Public Safety has arrested a suspect accused of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in church parking lots during Sunday services. A catalytic converter is part of a car's exhaust system that converts toxic gases into less harmful pollutants. Because it contains pre...