Mishawaka Police will Also Review Officer Involved Shooting

A shooting by a Mishawaka Police Officer will get another look. 

The St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Unit is already investigating the deadly shooting involving Detective Jeremy Tyler, but according to Mishawaka Police spokesman Mike Samp, his department will also investigate. 

On Monday night officer Tyler shot and killed 43-year-old Eugene Nusbaum of Osceola when he was off duty.  Officer Tyler was investigating what he called suspicious activity at Schneider Auto Sales on Lincoln Way in Osceola.   He said he fired after Nusbaum refused to stop as he was being dragged.   

Tyler is on administrative leave with pay, while police conduct their investigations which are expected to be completed within the next couple of weeks.

 

Shooting and Chase in SB

South Bend Police are investigating a shooting and car chase that happened early Thursday morning.

Reports indicate that a suspect in a sedan shot at an SUV, hitting one passenger in the arm.  The SUV then chased the sedan until the sedan eventually crashed west of Rum Village Park.

The suspects ran from scene.  The injured SUV passenger was treated at the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.




Democratic Candidate for Governor Jill Long Thompson

Long Thompson Explains Economic Plan

Democratic Candidate for Governor, Jill Long Thompson, met with residents in Goshen Thursday to lay out her plan for the state’s economy.

 

Her three-tiered strategy would provide up to a $3,500 tax credit for each job created as long as the company offers to pay at least half of the premiums for health insurance and the job pays more than the county average wage, among other requirements.

 

Long Thompson says the program would pay for itself by growing the state’s economy.

 

 

“What you’re doing is expanding the economic base, and therefore, without raising taxes you’re generating the revenues that you need.”

 

Also, Long Thompson plans to create a $500 tax credit for each new environmentally friendly “green job” created and a 3% credit for businesses that purchase equipment to lessen their environmental impact.

 

 

 

Elkhart Mayor Names New Communications Director

Sheila Malone has been appointed to lead the Elkhart Communications Center by Mayor Dick Moore, the Truth reports.

 

Malone formerly served as director of the Elkhart County 911 Center.

 

Previous Director, Jerry Gray resigned earlier this week.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust

Berrien County Police made a surprise discovery when they pulled over a vehicle on I-94 near Napier Avenue on Thursday. 

Authorities found over 4-thousand suspected ecstasy pills in the trunk of the car with a street value of  $69,000.00.  Police also confiscated over $2,700 in cash.

29-year-old Ramzee Christiel of Chicago was arrested for possession with intent to deliver. 

Local Steelworkers Could Strike

Over 400 local steel workers at IN/Tek IN/Kote in New Carlisle could go on strike.

The United Steelworkers union has authorization from members locally and across the country to strike against ArcelorMittal, the parent company of IN/Tek IN/Kote… if an agreement can’t be reached on a new contract by Sunday at midnight.

The union represents over 14-thousand steel workers nationwide. Healthcare benefits for retirees is one of the sticking points.

New Class System for Indiana HS Sports Being Considered

A proposed class system change for some high school sports in Indiana is moving forward. 

The Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Board of Directors voted 33 to 5 Wednesday to submit a formal plan to the IHSAA to change basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball to a three class system.

Surveys from 364 high school athletic directors showed 58% were in favor of the change.

Indianapolis PD Under Federal Investigation

There’s a federal investigation of the Indianapolis Police Department.

A string of officers have been hauled into court recently on charges ranging from DUI  to rape.

Officials say a grand jury is looking into the cases, but there‘s no information on who‘s under investigation or for what.

Mayor: Elkhart Assets Not For Sale Or Lease

Elkhart Mayor Dick Moore says the city’s assets aren’t for sale or lease.. at least not right now.

The Truth reports that as budget wrangling continues, some city council members suggested leasing or selling some recreational assets like Oak Hills Golf Course, Ideal Beach Water Park, and the New York central Railroad Museum and some park property.

Moore says after a financial evaluation of city assets, he may consider some options, but not until the 2010 budget process starts.

Mishawaka Family Loses Everything In Fire

Mike and Shannon Yeakey are thankful they and their three children escaped the burning home they rented Wednesday on Cedar Street in Mishawaka.  They lost almost everything they own and don’t have insurance.

To make a tough situation more challenging, the Yeakey’s youngest son is having his 10^th surgery at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indy September 9^th for ongoing kidney problems.

Monetary donations, household items, like furniture and appliances, and clothes are being taken for the Yeakey family at Action Cycle in Mishawaka.