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Feb 04, 2010 - KOCIELKO IS NOT HAPPY ABOUT “HARPOON”

Paul Kocielko, age 39, formerly of Elkhart, was clearly displeased at the 50-year maximum sentence he received today in Elkhart Superior Court 3. Kocielko had been convicted at jury trial on January 7, 2010, of two (2) counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor, and of being an Habitual Offender, when prosecutors proved he had fondled and performed sodomy upon a 14 year-old child after providing her with alcohol at a local hotel in August of 2007.

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Feb 02, 2010 - MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION OPERATION DISMANTLED – CORRECTED

A press release posted earlier today indicated that Melvin Hines had been formally charged with two counts of Dealing in Cocaine in Excess of 30 Grams, both Class A Felonies. This should have read, “Dealing in Cocaine in Excess of 3 Grams.”

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Feb 02, 2010 - MARIJUANA DISTRIBUTION OPERATION DISMANTLED

On Wednesday, January 27, 2010, officers of the Elkhart County I.C.E. Unit developed information indicating that a major marijuana distribution center was operating at 59811 CR 7, Elkhart. This residence is located directly across CR 7 from the maintenance entrance to the Elkhart County Corrections Complex.

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Jan 19, 2010 - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WILL SEEK RE-ELECTION

Curtis T. Hill, Jr. will file to seek re-election as Prosecuting Attorney for the 34th Judicial Circuit, Elkhart County, State of Indiana.

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Jan 11, 2010 - MOLESTER CHECKED INTO MOTEL WITH 14 YEAR-OLD AND NOW FACES 50-YEAR RESIDENCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

A jury convicted Paul Kocielko, 39, of Elkhart, on Thursday, January 7, 2010, in the Elkhart Superior Court No. 3, of two (2) counts of Sexual Misconduct, as well as finding him to be a Habitual Offender. The crimes occurred on August 8, 2007, when Kocielko assaulted a 14-year-old child.

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Dec 18, 2009 - “FLIP” CONVICTED OF FIVE COUNTS OF DEALING COCAINE

A jury convicted Samuel L. Lewis, 1219 East Hively Avenue, Elkhart, of five (5) counts of Dealing Cocaine on December 9, 2009. After jury selection on Monday, December 7, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Don Pitzer presented testimony evidence from officers assigned to the Elkhart County Interdiction and Covert Enforcement (ICE) Unit. The facts proved that 42 year-old Lewis had delivered cocaine on four (4) separate occasions from January to May of 2008. Each delivery took place in the general vicinity of his residence on East Hively. On three of the occasions, a half-ounce of cocaine was sold for $400. Ultimately, sufficient information about Lewis was obtained and a search warrant was issued for his home on May 15, 2008.

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Dec 14, 2009 - HABITUAL OFFENDER FACES 204 YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWING CHILD MOLESTATION CONVICTION

On Wednesday evening, December 9, 2009, after three hours of deliberation, an Elkhart County jury found Elkhart resident Michael Gregory, 44, guilty of six (6) counts of Child Molesting. Gregory admitted in court that he was a Habitual Criminal Offender, having previously been convicted of Armed Robbery, Possession of Cocaine and Theft.

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Nov 19, 2009 - VICTIM BEATEN AND ROBBED WHILE WALKING TO WORK - ASSAILANT FACING 50 YEARS

A jury convicted Michael A. Clay, 20, of Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, A Class A Felony, Tuesday in the Elkhart Circuit Court. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Francisco presented evidence that Clay participated in a strong-arm robbery of James Davis.

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Nov 13, 2009 - NUCLEAR PHYSICIST EVADES CHILD SUPPORT – FOUND GUILTY

Dr. Amir Sanjari, 51, of Elkhart, was found guilty on November 9, 2009, of two counts of Non-Support of a Dependent Child, Class C Felonies, after a jury trial in Elkhart Superior Court 6. Dr. Sanjari is a dual citizen of Iran and the United Kingdom, who is trained as a nuclear physicist.

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Nov 10, 2009 - 10th CONVICTION NETS 10-YEAR SENTENCE FOR INTOXICATED MOPED DRIVER

On November 9, 2009, David D. Hauk, 46, of Goshen, was sentenced to ten (10) years in prison as a result of his tenth (10th) drunk driving conviction.

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Nov 09, 2009 - ENTRAPMENT DEFENSE DOES NOT FLY FOR GOSHEN DRUG DEALER

An Elkhart Superior Court 3 jury took less than fifteen (15) minutes on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, to return a verdict of guilty convicting Rafael Dejesus, 45, Goshen, of three (3) Counts of Dealing in Cocaine, all Class A Felonies.

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Nov 09, 2009 - ELKHART COUNTY I.C.E. UNIT LOCATES ONGOING CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE OPERATION IN DOWNTOWN ELKHART

The Elkhart County I.C.E. unit, assisted by officers of the Indiana State Police and the Goshen Police Department, served a search warrant at 238 Pottawatomi Dr., Elkhart, Indiana. The raid took place at approximately 8:00 p.m. on November 5, 2009. This raid was part of a larger, ongoing investigation into the importation of high-quality methamphetamine into Elkhart County.

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Sep 25, 2009 - FARM EAST OF BRISTOL RAIDED BY I.C.E. OFFICERS, SUSPECTED METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE, CASH AND GUNS SEIZED

Farm east of Bristol raided by Elkhart County I.C.E. unit and Sheriff and Goshen PD Emergency Response Teams

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Sep 25, 2009 - I.C.E. TRACKS BIG BROTHER FOLLOWING IN LITTLE BROTHER'S FOOTSTEPS

Alleged Mid Level Cocaine Dealer arrested

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Jul 20, 2009 - ELKHART COUNTY I.C.E. UNIT ARRESTS ALLEGED COCAINE TRAFFICKER

Ligonier man arrested by I.C.E. unit

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Jun 19, 2009 - ELKHART COUNTY I.C.E. UNIT SEIZES 10 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA

I.C.E. Unit seizes 10 pounds of marijuana at 2924 Benham Ave., Elkhart

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May 18, 2009 - MARIJUANA SEIZED AT RESIDENCE ON CR 6

Elkhart City Police Officers serve search warrant in County on CR 6

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Mar 25, 2009 - NAPPANEE METH LAB SEIZED

Elkhart County I.C.E., Indiana State Police ERT and Nappanee City Police serve search warrant on suspected meth lab

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Mar 09, 2009 - ELKHART COUNTY I.C.E. UNIT SERVES WARRANTS IN NAPPANEE

Two persons arrested for allegedly dealing meth in Nappanee

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Feb 23, 2009 - ELKHART COUNTY I.C.E. UNIT AND INDIANA STATE POLICE CONDUCT JOINT INVESTIGATION

Elkhart County I.C.E. and ISP officers make arrest

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