Press Release

Josiah Wingard

BRISTOL — An investigation is currently pending against an Elkhart County man after dead animals were found on his property.

According to a statement from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to 19803 US 20, Bristol, to investigate a report of loose animals. While on scene, officers found a deceased horse and goat on the property. An investigation was initiated into the care and proper disposal of the dead animals at that property, along with the Elkhart County Humane Society.

The resident, Josiah Wingard, 26, was not at the property at the time of the initial call, and ECSO is seeking information on his location relating to this investigation.

Wingard also has an active felony warrant for failure to properly dispose of dead animals, unrelated to this investigation.

If you have information on Wingard’s whereabouts, contact ECSO Captain James Smith at [email protected].