Man accused of kicking on door, threatening to kill people in Elkhart

ELKHART, Ind. – One man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly kicking on a door and threatening to kill people inside, the Elkhart Police Department reported.

At 5:47 a.m., a 911 call was placed to the Elkhart Communications Center reporting a trespassing situation on Whitfield Court in Elkhart.

The caller told dispatch that a male was threatening to kill subjects inside and that he was possibly armed with a knife, according to reports.

The male, identified as 22-year-old Oscar Aviles Castillo, was also allegedly trying to kick in the door of the residence, reports said.

Officers arrived to the area at 5:55 a.m.

According to police, Castillo was non-compliant with commands to surrender after being told that he was under arrest for trespassing.

Castillo was later taken to the hospital before being taken to the Elkhart County Jail.

Castillo was arrested for charges of intimidation, resisting law enforcement, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct.

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