SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WISH) – An Indiana State Police trooper has been charged with multiple crimes, including theft and obstruction of justice, according to court documents and a statement from state police Monday night.
Who is the Trooper?
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Andrew G. Kocsis, 39, is facing the following charges:
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Felony theft (property valued between $750 and $50,000)
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Felony obstruction of justice (for allegedly altering, damaging, or removing a record or document)
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Misdemeanor fraud
Kocsis is scheduled for his initial court appearance on July 8 at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Superior Court 2 in South Bend.
Limited Details Available
The Indiana State Police confirmed the arrest but did not release details about the investigation or what Kocsis is specifically accused of doing. The probable cause affidavit was not available in the online court records as of Monday night.
It’s also unclear whether Kocsis was booked into jail; he did not appear on the inmate roster for St. Joseph County.
Background and Investigation
State police began investigating Kocsis in October 2023, following a theft allegation from an unidentified source. At the time of the alleged incident, Kocsis worked as a state police recruiter within the human resources division, and was assigned to general headquarters in Indianapolis.
He has served as a trooper since 2008.
Special Prosecutor Appointed
James D. Luttrell, a former prosecutor from Grant County, was appointed as special prosecutor in the case.
Administrative Action Taken
Indiana State Police said Kocsis has been placed on administrative leave without pay while both criminal and internal investigations proceed.
Legal Representation
Kocsis is being represented by Donald J. Schmid, a former federal prosecutor based in South Bend. As of Monday night, Schmid had not responded to media requests for comment.
