As a law enforcement agency, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney requires a Division that is in constant conversation with Elkhart County police departments. The Investigation Division works both independently and with other law enforcement agencies to gather supplementary information and evidence in criminal investigations.
Like all law enforcement agencies, the Investigation Division receives cases through prescribed channels. Whether working on a current criminal case or a cold/unresolved homicide, the Investigation Division appreciates any information the public can provide.
Chief Investigator Wargo began his law enforcement career as a uniform patrol officer in 1969 at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. From 1971 to 1994 he was employed with the Elkhart Police Department, serving in a variety of position including uniform patrol officer, uniform shift supervisor, detective, and commander of the Elkhart County Drug Task Force. Investigator Wargo served as Chief of Police for the City of Elkhart from 1980 to 1983. He joined the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office under Prosecutor Hill in 2003 as Chief Investigator. William has extensive experience and education in matters of drug interdiction investigations, gang activity and surveillance. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and served in the United States Army.
Investigator Kenawell began his law enforcement career in 1972 with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department as a uniform patrol officer and served as an undercover drug investigator and served 16 years as a detective. Following his employment with the Sheriff’s Department he was a manager in the private security industry from 1994 to 2003 when he joined the Prosecutor’s Office. Investigator Kenawell has a certificate of Police Administration from the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville. Gary is highly skilled in interviewing and criminal interrogation, and is a former Marine.
Investigator Gizzi began his law enforcement career in 1972 with the Cassopolis, Michigan Police Department. He served with the Cass County, Michigan Sheriff’s Department for 29 years, and as a detective for 26 of those years. Investigator Gizzi was Chief Investigator for the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office prior to joining the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office in 2003. Dave is a skilled polygraph examiner, police hypnotist, firearms instructor and served in the United States Army.
Investigator Kemper began his Law Enforcement career as a uniform patrol officer with the Goshen Police Department in 1991. He served as a Field Training Officer for the Reserve Program. From 1994-2005 he was a Deputy Sheriff with the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department. He served as a Patrol Officer, SWAT team member, Field Training Officer, Detective and Captain of the Patrol Division. He currently serves on the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Merit Board. Al was an Elementary School Teacher prior to becoming a Police Officer. Al also holds an Indiana Real Estate License.
Full-fledged investigations aid in the prosecution of criminals.
