Three arrested for felony mischief in Elkhart
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Posted: 11:32 AM Mar 14, 2008
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Three men are arrested for allegedly vandalizing buildings in Elkhart.

Just before 2 a.m. Elkhart Police arrested three Elkhart men for criminal mischief after damage was discovered on Main Street: Justin Roush, 23 years old; Robert Tschida, 20 years old; and John Peepers, Jr., 23 years old.

Police say they found windows broken on buildings across the street from the Elco building. They also found a hole in the canvas awning at Casey’s Restaurant.

Police say they saw the three men on top of the Elco building, and they were arrested after climbing down. Damage was later found on the roof of the Elco building.

The men were arrested for felony criminal mischief.

Robert Tschida, 20 years old
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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 at 07:04 PM
I actualy know one of these guys.The things they did were uncalled for I am ashamed of knowing one of the guys, maybe the army would do some good to them. They learn alot of respect, but plain ol' dumb if you ask me. This is a child not a man. Hit the bottle one more time, it wont help you any. These kids are proving that they can't hold their alcohol or can't put down the weed long enough to see what they're doing is wrong.

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 18, 2008 at 03:29 AM
... I'm actually ashamed of knowing one of these guys. I don't know what the hell was going through his head at the time. Come on now Robert, I thought you were better than that.

Posted by: ? Location: south bend on Mar 15, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Why? Did these men/boys think this was fun? What happened to the do onto others saying? Maybe the judge can let people come trash their things!

Posted by: naomi Location: o.c. on Mar 15, 2008 at 08:27 AM
another case 4 the bad boy draft send them to the army after 8 years perhaps go onto collage to help others (that have NOTHING to do) put them in judge

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 15, 2008 at 07:23 AM
It's always amusing to me that the "perfect people" who have never made any mistakes stoop to name calling. I hope these "boys" get help and move on to better things.

Posted by: Sara Location: Elkhart on Mar 14, 2008 at 08:22 PM
I think we should have a new punishment for idiots like this. Drop their butts over in Iraq for a month or so and show them how lucky they are to live in the US. Maybe then they'll appreciate their community and country a little more.

Posted by: Melissa Location: South Bend on Mar 14, 2008 at 06:31 PM
I agree with Adam..."men" don't do this kind of stuff. Pretty pathetic that 23yo 'boys' have nothing better to do. A little time in jail might help them GROW UP!

Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 14, 2008 at 03:36 PM
hey Steve there a brewpub opening? i would like to know more...and yes these are idiots

Posted by: Anoymous Location: Elkhart on Mar 14, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Curly, Larry, and Moe is more like it. I would like to say that these three do not represent what downtown Elkhart is trying to improve upon. The Elco is such a cool building. These three boneheads should be made to wear signs on there necks describing what they they did as little vandals and stand in front of the Elco for all to see.

Posted by: Bill Location: Osceola on Mar 14, 2008 at 01:19 PM
Great job to the Elkhart Police!

Posted by: Dan Location: Elkhart on Mar 14, 2008 at 12:57 PM
It's idiots like this that help attribute to Elkhart not developing a downtown. Get a life gentlemen, you're in your 20's not 12 years old. Get a job and contribute something to society.

Posted by: Adam Location: Elkhart on Mar 14, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Article says three men were arrested. Excuse me but men dont do this crap. These are boys.

Posted by: Frank Location: SB on Mar 14, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I now know what the village idiot must have looked like in days of old.

Posted by: Steve Location: Elkhart on Mar 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Nice-no mention of the new brewpub we having coming downtown but three clowns throwing bricks-this is news!!!


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