Two, Including Juvenile, Arrested For Elkhart Murder


Joshua Love Victim: Gerald Wenger
A 13-year old boy and a 19-year old Elkhart man are under arrest for murder.
Gerald Wenger was gunned down March 8th near Middlebury and Monroe Streets in Elkhart. Joshua Love and the juvenile face murder in connection with his death. They also face car jacking and armed robbery charges.
Love was already in the St. Joseph County jail on a federal weapons charge. The juvenile was in custody at the Elkhart County Juvenile detention Center for a burglary charge.
Michigan City Man Indicted On Several Child Porn Charges
(AP) Federal authorities say a Michigan City man has been indicted on seven counts regarding child exploitation and child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in South Bend says 45-year-old James Allen Hatch traveled from Indiana to Wisconsin in April with young boys, planning to have sex with them. Wisconsin police arrested Hatch in a motel room, where he was found with three young boys and marijuana.
Indiana authorities have seized a computer and several videotapes from Hatch's home. Authorities say the computer contained hundreds of child pornography images and the videos showed children engaging in sexual conduct, including one of the boys who was with Hatch in Wisconsin.
Hatch remains in federal custody after a grand jury indicted him Thursday.

Elkhart’s Smoking Ban Starts Today
Elkhart is as of today… smoke-free in public places.
The smoking ban was signed by Mayor Dick Moore last month, but today is the first official day smoking is no longer allowed in pubic venues, including restaurants.
Bars have until next May to comply, but they have to have a permit. Exemptions must be applied for through the city and the deadline for applications is June 15th.


Bank Robbery Suspect

Suspect Vehicle
St. Joseph County Police Looking for Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect
St. Joseph County Police need your help to identify a suspect and suspect vehicle in an attempted bank robbery.
According to police a white man, 6 feet tall in his 30’s wearing a grey shirt with blue jeans and a black baseball hat, entered the Community Wide Bank on SR 933 in South Bend Wednesday afternoon and handed the teller a note demanding cash.
The suspect left the bank without money, and fled the area in a red 1990’s Chevy Cavalier. Anyone with information is asked to call St. Joseph County Police or Crime Stoppers.
3 Workers Arrested In Elkhart For Drug Possession



Richard Anderson Harold Wood Andrew Buckta
Three employees of Performance Painting in Elkhart were arrested Wednesday for possession of marijuana.
Officials launched an investigation after receiving several complaints of people at various factories in the city smoking pot during lunch breaks.
Richard Anderson, Harold Wood and Andrew Buckta were taken into custody during a saturated traffic patrol as employees left work.
Get Answers On How New Legislation Affects You
You may not realize all the ways Indiana’s new property tax legislation will affect you.
There’s a public presentation today (Thursday) at 4pm at South Bend’s Century Center
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns and government officials will be there to answer your questions.
Officials say House Bill 1001 will severely impact services such as public safety, schools and libraries.