Josue Garcia

ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Police Department reports Josue Garcia was arrested on July 28 for failure to show up to his court hearing regarding his charges of three counts of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor-Def. has intercourse with or engages in other sexual acts, a Level 4 Felony, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a Misdemeanor, which stem from 2021 incidents.

Court documents state the case was delayed several times over the years due to multiple competency hearings and subpoenas for doctors involved. Shortly after Garcia was found competent to stand trial in May 2024, he failed to show up to his hearing in June and an arrest warrant was issued.

EPD reports an Elkhart mother reported she was suspicious of Garcia having a sexual relationship with her then 15

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