An arrest has been made in connection to a death in rural Fulton County.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department issued a press release with the arrest of Christina Mendoza, 27. Mendoza is charged with Domestic Battery resulting in Death.
The charges stem from an investigation by Fulton County authorities and the Indiana State Police into the death of Cheyenne Ruttschaw, 21. On August 30, emergency personnel were called to aid an unresponsive female. Ruttschaw was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy was performed on September 1 by Dr. Scott Wagner at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center in Fort Wayne. On October 12, Dr. Wagner determined the cause of death to be multiple blunt force injuries and the manner of death to be a homicide.
“This is a great example of agencies working together, pooling resources for the benefit of the community and families involved,” stated Fulton County Sheriff Chris Sailors. “While an arrest has been made, this investigation is far from completed with additional arrests possible.”
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Cheyenne Ruttschaw between August 28, 2021, and the early evening of August 30, 2021, is encouraged to contact Det / Sgt Travis Heishman with the Fulton County Sheriff’s office at (574) 223-2819 or the Indiana State Police at (765) 473-6666.
