Elkhart police officer arrested for domestic battery

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Christopher Paciorkowski arrested for domestic battery

Christopher Paciorkowski (Photo provided)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jun 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 25, 2008 at 2:25 PM EST

A five-year veteran of the Elkhart Police Department has been arrested for felony domestic battery and interference with reporting a crime.

Police were called to a home on Elkhart’s north side about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday. There a woman told the officers she wanted to file battery charges against her fiancé, 40-year-old Christopher Paciorkowski, for pushing her.

Because Paciorkowski is an Elkhart police officer, officers requested the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department handle the complaint.

The Sheriff’s Department determined there was enough probable cause to arrest Paciorkowski for felony domestic battery and interference with reporting a crime. He was booked into the Elkhart County Jail.

Paciorkowski was placed on administrative leave according to the Elkhart Police Department.

Monday, Oct 20 at 7:18 PM julie wrote ...

Neither has lost their kids. He says he is resigning but still hasn't done it and he's got another girlfriend living with him now. Ladies and guys too please contact me if you have any information about him that would help me protect my kids. I just want the truth. Anyone he has treated badly, restrained, held a gun to, to get what he wants. Anyone who has been around his drinking etc.. He usually has three girlfriends at a time. Julie-eagan@hotmail.com

Friday, Sep 26 at 7:44 PM Kaitlyn Marsh wrote ...

Just an update: I heard the loser resigned, he and his girl are back together, and they both lost their kids.

Monday, Sep 8 at 12:35 PM Jamie wrote ...

Im sorry Julie but Mary Raatz has advised me not to talk with you.

Friday, Sep 5 at 4:58 PM julie eagan wrote ...

julie-eagan@hotmail.com for the boys dad.

Friday, Sep 5 at 4:57 PM julie eagan wrote ...

I have tried to put my phone number on here but it doesn't get printed. I'll try my e-mail but if that doesn't get printed I will go to the Mcdonalds on Main st. by the police stations Sunday at 7pm and wait until 7:30pm. I drive a white mountaineer or a dark green chevy s-10 with a cap.

Tuesday, Sep 2 at 9:33 PM Jamie wrote ...

Julie I am the boys dad and i would like to hear what you have to say. I will be at the police stations on Fridays at 6pm and sundays at 7pm. unless you tell me how to get ahold of you

Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:09 PM Jamie wrote ...

why are my comments not being approved?

Friday, Aug 22 at 9:46 PM carrie m wrote ...

I just think it is funny how these two try to portray themselves as this happy jolly family-loving couple now, when just a month ago they were pushing and fighting and calling the cops on each other. What wierdos. Some people need to grow up, I swear. Act your age, folks! It's not THAT difficult.

Friday, Aug 22 at 9:16 PM julie wrote ...

oh by the way. whatever he got from court to keep him from the boys is a joke. They are all in the same house, but I can tell you that if one of the boys ask a question or says Christophers name, they get slapped and told not to say his name, so it won't slip that they are around him. Abuse never stops without professional help and thou it is court ordered for Christopher he doesn't go and it's clear Christy needs it too.

Friday, Aug 22 at 9:10 PM julie wrote ...

carrie m. or anyone who may know the boys dad. please contact me. I have tried to get help form the courts to protect my kids and they won't even give me court time to plead my case to a judge. How do they allow you to protect your boys and tell me no to protect my girls?????

Sunday, Aug 10 at 1:21 AM the truth wrote ...

well for all of those interested, it looks like she will be dropping all the charges against him, since she moved back in with him a week later. and her kids father didnt think it was apropriate and took her to court and the judge told her she couldnt have her sons around him until his charges were cleared. and for you Julie the mother of his daughters. you should file something else with the courts.

Tuesday, Jul 22 at 11:27 AM Guardian Angel wrote ...

I hope that this information helps more spouses of DV. After reading this, perhaps some of you will change your minds after reading about just how difficult it is to LIVE "Behind The Blue Wall." www.abuseofpower.info/book as well as .info/Article. Be sure to read EVERYTHING in article selection. ALL area agencies should bring Diane Wetendorf to MICHIANA AREA.

Monday, Jul 21 at 10:36 PM julie wrote ...

WOW. You all have such great comments. Some completely ridiculous and some I can tell have been with Christopher. Could you all remember one thing please. I have two children with him and he is as bad or worse than you can think. And 4 therapist now have told him he needs help. My kids have been in therapy for a year now. My oldest will not visit with him but she is insisting on going now to protect her sister and yes I did ask the courts for supervised visits & got denied. WHYYYYYYYYYY???

Wednesday, Jul 2 at 7:49 AM Julie wrote ...

He should be treated like everyone else, why should he loose his job if he wasn't even at work? He who has not sinned may cast the first stone? Lets stop judging people and start being kind! His job may reflect out tax dollars but his personal life does not. He's a person just like we are, he doesn't need to loose his job over this, especially after knowing all of Ekhart County is talking bad about him. I will pray for you Chris and Christina.

Tuesday, Jul 1 at 11:13 AM concerned wrote ...

they don't have upper deck parties anymore they just go to each other's houses and drink then drive home drunk, they find a way around everything

Tuesday, Jul 1 at 10:53 AM Iknowthisman wrote ...

why would he have cared if she called the police and reported what he did to her that shows he is trying to hide something by preventing her fom calling.

Friday, Jun 27 at 9:40 PM carrie m wrote ...

and what kind of mother is she to let this arguement get out of control with her kids there. not only her kids but the kids that she was baby sitting. you need a little more self control than that christy!

Friday, Jun 27 at 9:37 PM carrie m wrote ...

it is amazing that every relationship she has been in. she has filed battery charges against her spouse at the time. she was married once before and accused her husband of trying to kill her because she recked while she was in a high speed pursuit, CHASING HIM. i know from personal experience that she lies and uses the "system" in her favor. look at public records for christina farley and see how many times she has filed battery charges against her boyfriends. do you reallythinkeveryonebeatsher?

Friday, Jun 27 at 3:45 PM Aaron wrote ...

Who ever wants to be the next Stacy Peterson, step right up!!

Friday, Jun 27 at 7:31 AM Anon wrote ...

Tom, very good post, but let's not forget these officers are no different than anyone else in that they are innocent until proven guilty.

Friday, Jun 27 at 2:11 AM Tom wrote ...

I feel that this is a public matter as it should be with all incidents invovling a police officer. Most Police officers are very responsible and handle themselves with professionalism, However there are some officers out that think that if they have a badge and gun they can get by with anything. I feel all police officers should be held to a higher standard. They take an oath to protect and to serve, So they should ALWAYS abid by the laws they are paid to enforce. If they don't They are out!!!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 11:28 PM Hi Leo wrote ...

You are an arogant idiot too. You are probably next to hit the headlines...and we are ready for you. Unite brothers. What a Joke

Thursday, Jun 26 at 11:02 PM granger chic wrote ...

he is a different type of person but for pushing her she was ot innocent and wont be losing her job!if found guilty, sad hopfully they dont get married if fighting like this already

Thursday, Jun 26 at 8:42 PM Glossy wrote ...

this is a personal and personnel matter not a public matter at this point

Thursday, Jun 26 at 8:25 PM carrie m wrote ...

only if you knew how many times she has reported false statements.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 5:07 PM Linda wrote ...

He wasn't married to her. And last I heard you don't touch someone in anger, whether it be a punch or push. I think they should take a look at his computer.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 4:44 PM In God We Trust wrote ...

Please do not marry her it will only get worse.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 3:21 PM Floyd wrote ...

Don't worry about it to much Cris they will drop the charges like they did for the other two cops this week. If they suspend you until further investigation don't panic take a vacation and enjoy it you will be back to work soon. Better yet buy your wife some flowers maybe she will change her story and tell them she bumped her head with her cell phone. she is a police officers wife so she won't go to jail for filing a false police report. FARE AND EQUAL JUSTICE! WHAT A JOKE.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 3:17 PM Leo wrote ...

I support him in all he does. Unite brothers.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 2:34 PM concerned citizen wrote ...

I think it is obvious that the present police administration is not going to put up with officer misconduct. I think the action they have taken since the first of the year in dealing with misconduct speaks for itself.I am sure if this officer that has been charged is found guilty in a court of law he will be dismissed.If anyone out there has any real factual information on this officer they should go to the police department and share that information.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 10:45 AM Rae wrote ...

Oh a shove?! That really hurt. He shouldn't be in trouble for something stupid like that. Both of you get out while you can.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 8:35 AM Ironman wrote ...

Just remember, there are always two sides of a story, and if the investigation is complete and fair, the guilty party will be punished accordingly. Until then, just wait and see. Hopefully, the system will work properly and justice will be served whatever the outcome.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 8:16 AM One of many! wrote ...

If everyone would like to know what he is really up to go to dontdatehimgirl.com type in his last name and read all about him. His character is clear, plus he leads all of his dates/conquests to the site to play victim. Enjoy!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 7:32 AM Frankie wrote ...

Sounds like Elkhart County and City police needs to have and investigation. Maybe someone should call the State Police. It would be a shame for everyone to sit back and watch a police officer on or off duty get drunk of the roof and a sex thing in the building and drive off - and cause and accident killing people. someone call!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:53 AM WILLIE wrote ...

IT WOULD SEEM, AT LEAST THE WAY IT WAS WORDED, THAT THE OFFICER PUSHED HER AND SHE WAS JUST STANDING THERE BEING ALL QUIET & INNOCENT. YEAH RIGHT!!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:47 AM iknowthisman wrote ...

I know this man and it doesn't surprise me at all he did this! I knew his ex wife too and when I was around them, he was very verbally abusive to her, their kids,his handicapped father in law and her mentally retarded brother. He was always arogant and thought that since he was a "cop" that he could do and act how he wanted. I hope he gets what he deserves. He is a worthless piece of scum who doesn't know how to treat women!!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:40 AM Domestic violence stats wrote ...

Actually the number is at least 40% of police officers are involved in Domestic Violence compared to 10% of the general population. The stats are easy to find, just google and you will find many studies.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:22 AM anon wrote ...

I would like to comment on police officers driving drunk and I appreciate this information. This upper deck area is under scrutiny and police officers will be treated like anyone else

Thursday, Jun 26 at 5:47 AM Marcie wrote ...

I have heard personally from EPD officers about the drinking parties on the upper deck on the parking garage on Sunday nights I believe.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 5:45 AM Melissa wrote ...

I got the 75% from a study done by LAPD while they were forming a pilot program for this kind of problem.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 3:51 AM agrees with Linda wrote ...

Guys got a problem. He has a temper and that kind of man sure don't need no badge to go with it. Man needs some serious counseling.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 2:52 AM personal experience wrote ...

I personally have a harassment complaint on this officer, and know that he is a sex crazed bi-polar maniac. He finds women online and suckers them into thinking he is gods gift to women. I am just glad he is finally behind bars and hope he drops the soap so he can have a taste of his own medicine. I strongly agree that ECSD should look a little farther into his history. I know a police officer that lost his job for interference with reporting a crime. Why should Christopher be any different?

Thursday, Jun 26 at 1:39 AM claudia wrote ...

If you look back at the recent history of this place and it's employees it acutually sounds like a fun place to work. Photo shoots in the lobby, upperdeck parties and free reign on who can get away with what ever. All at the taxpayers expense. Where do I apply?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:23 PM Jason wrote ...

To anonymous at 4:50 PM, yes, it IS our business. These are men and women who enforce the law, and may have to make a snap decision about whether or not to use deadly force. These kinds of stories reflect these folks character, which DIRECTLY affects how they do their very important jobs. SO yes, it IS our business, and personally, I want to know about it when things like this happen. Those are our tax dollars paying these folks salaries!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 9:43 PM TAS wrote ...

Maybe ECSD should investigate his file. In fact I know complaints have been made about him, and because the complaints were made at the ECD they were swept under the rug. I personally know who they were made by. (his first ex-wife and second ex-wife). I know they have upper deck party after hours that are on the parking garage of the dept. where the get drunk and drive home. They would give someone a ticket for this, but because they are police officers they get away with it. What does this say!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 9:22 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I see Susan, so everyone that pushes anyone else should be arrested, just in case it escalates into something else. The article didn't say she was injured or threatened in any way, he just "pushed her"

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:35 PM Hey Bill, this is "5:05pm" wrote ...

No I was not arrested by them, I lived next door to one of them. And, I know how they can get...just look at the headlines of this story. Why are you putting your big nose in this?. Are you a St. Joe. Cty officer?. Don't be mad.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:35 PM Disturbed wrote ...

Linda obviously you don't know how things work, the chief can't just all him into his office and say you're fired,he can only be fired by the merit board, the chief can only recommend his punishment and shoving his fiance doesn't warrant an emergency meeting of them and right now it's still an investigation..He may not have even laid a hand on her at all,and it's basically going to boil down to he said,she said..But I forsee him resigning.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:26 PM Anal1223 wrote ...

yep we gotem!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:25 PM cop wrote ...

Hey Melissa, I'm a police officer. I have never even thought of hitting my wife or kids. I'm interested in knowing where you obtained that 75% statistic. If you're going to use statistics, please cite your references. Otherwise it's just a made up statistic that no one will believe.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:09 PM Miss Piggy wrote ...

I'm glad to see that the County was called in to deal with this..it would be a shame to have the city police involved with something so close to home.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:41 PM Melissa wrote ...

Hey, I am not advocating for what he did and he should be punished, however I work Police Officers everyday (NOT EPD) they are humans, they make mistakes. 75% of police families have domestic voilence, maybe we should look what is causing this and develop a program to help the officers with angry management and separating and personal and professional life. I know we all have to do it in our jobs but most of is don't have to carry a gun for fight for our lives on regular basis either.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:33 PM Anonymous wrote ...

St. joe County police rock! keep up the good work..and thanks for checkin on us as we work on the roads of the county! -highway worker-

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:27 PM Hey Bill wrote ...

This is "5:05pm". No I was not arrested by them. I was a neighbor to one of them, and I partied with him alot. I know how they can get. Just look at this story. They are not as clean as they think they are. Why are you running your big mouth? Are you a St. Joe. Cty. officer?. Don't get mad.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 5:58 PM Glossy wrote ...

Does this mean the wedding is off?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 5:27 PM Bill wrote ...

Hey 5:05 PM, What's your problem? Did you get arrested by St. Joseph County Police? Sounds like it to me. Don't be mad!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 5:03 PM Jake wrote ...

This kind of thing happens all the time. People start taking their work home with them, and next thing you know they're treating their personal life like business. Also, yeah, for pushing her? I guess if it was into a vat of acid, or off the roof or something that would be battery, but come on. It's kind of messed up when you can beat a little kid with an extension cord, but if you push a grown adult away it's a heinous act of violence.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 4:48 PM Linda wrote ...

You should check to see what else he's been up too.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 4:05 PM Police are cowards & morons too wrote ...

You are a coward. And probably a liar, like alot of police officers (especially ST.Joe County officers) You probably wrote on the crime report that it was an accident and a misunderstanding. The truth is, you are a coward and a moron. I hope that you end up in jail for a long time and your cell mate is a drunk driver. If you are a real man take full account for your stupid actions. Mr. Police Officer fails (once again)....STUPID

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:58 PM Linda wrote ...

We should see their faces. Why not? He was arrested so I am guessing he is not as innocent as you act like he is. Should he get a pat on the back and a raise? I have an idea, maybe somebody should push him and beat the crap out of him. That seems fair in our oh so wonderful society.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:51 PM Susan wrote ...

OK anonymous, is it okay to push women around? Next thing you know it escalates into more....this is okay in your book??? Not mine!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:50 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I think personal matters like this should be kept private. If it were any other non-policeofficer citizen it wouldn't be reported on. What he did was wrong but come on it's not our business

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:49 PM bushinote wrote ...

"why is this news?" only men who beat their women would think this isn't news.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:39 PM mel wrote ...

why is this even in the news?? i mean why dont you post EVERY domestic battery crime???

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:31 PM From I/N Tek wrote ...

What happened police officer. Where are all the blogs about bad people. A few weeks back you were running your big mouth about Drinking & driving at I\N Tek. Now, you got your big mouth shut. Watch how & who you judge, it will always come back to get you 4 fold. Who is the loser now?.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:27 PM Anon wrote ...

Apparently this man's parents didn't teach him how to treat a woman.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:21 PM In God We Trust wrote ...

I am so glad people are paying more to the police cause there every day people like the rest of us they have ISSUES to and they take them to work and everyone gets PUNISHED cause they have FAMILY PROBLEMS

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...

"for pushing her"?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:10 PM Anon wrote ...

As always, innocent until proven guilty, but thanks, like we need any more black eyes....maybe that wasn't the best phrase.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:03 PM Linda wrote ...

If he doesn't have any better control over his temper than this, he shouldn't be on leave, he should be releived of his dutys for the city immediately.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 2:47 PM Mr. Positive wrote ...

What a wonderful time we live in. Once upon a time, these people went unnoticed. Today they end up with their face seen by every house hold. In 100 - 200 years will there even be any crime?

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