The driver involved in an officer-involved shooting in the afternoon of Sunday, November 28 has been identified.
Continue readingDriver Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Culver
Winamac Man Arrested on Suspicion of Impaired Driving, Crashes into State Prison Main Gate
A Winamac man was arrested Tuesday night after reportedly driving a vehicle while intoxicated.
Continue readingThree Injured in Overnight Accident in Starke County
Three people were injured in an overnight accident Saturday on U.S. 30 near 1200 E. in Starke County.
Continue readingTrick-or-Treat Hours, Safety Tips for Halloween
Trick-or-treating is scheduled over the course of two days in the Starke and Pulaski County areas and police urge parents and children to be safe.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Fatal Accident
Search Continues for Mercedes Lain
Plymouth Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, and Indiana State Police officers, along with the FBI and FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team, continue to search for 11-month-old Mercedes Lain. She was reported missing to the Plymouth Police Department Sunday, August 15.
Continue readingPolice, Family Asks Public for Assistance in Finding Missing Child
The Plymouth Police Department and 11-month-old Mercedes Lain’s family are asking the public for help in finding her.
Continue readingSuspect, Police Injured in Foot Chase through LaPorte Bakery
Three people were taken to the hospital after a suspect allegedly led police on a foot chase through a LaPorte bakery. Police say it began just before 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, with a traffic stop in the 800 block of Boyd Boulevard, according to a City of LaPorte press release.
Continue readingInvestigation Underway into Death of LaPorte County Jail Inmate
The death of a LaPorte County Jail inmate is under investigation. The Sheriff’s Office says Joel L. Ohms, 45, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. Jail staff reportedly began resuscitation efforts, and LaPorte County EMS took him to Northwest Health – LaPorte. He was pronounced dead just before 7:30 a.m.
Continue readingJuvenile’s Body Recovered from Lake Michigan Saturday Night
A juvenile was recovered from Lake Michigan from the area of Washington Park Beach in Michigan City Saturday night.
Continue readingKnox School Board Authorizes Potential Reduction in Force, Hires School Resource Officer
The Knox Community School Corporation will have a new school resource officer next school year, but it may also have fewer teaching positions.
Continue readingWinamac Man Dies in Crash on State Road 14
A Winamac man is dead, after a crash on State Road 14 in Pulaski County Tuesday morning. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department says it happened around 4:45 a.m. at County Road 200 West.
Continue readingTheft of Four Vehicles from LaPorte Dealership under Investigation by State Police
Indiana State Police are investigating the theft of four vehicles from a LaPorte Dodge dealership over the weekend. Troopers say the high-performance vehicles were seen driving on I-80/94 at speeds upwards of 150 miles per hour.
Continue readingWinamac Native Retires after 26-Year Career as Indiana State Police Trooper
A Winamac native is retiring after a 26-year career as an Indiana State Police trooper. Master Trooper Jeremey Chapman joined the department in December of 1994. During his time there, he’s worked with the Lafayette District’s Problem Oriented Police program, served as a detective out of the Bremen Post, and in 2005, was promoted to sergeant in the Cyber Crime Unit.
Continue readingWanted Man Reportedly Arrested in Pulaski County, following Standoff with Police
A man wanted on suspicion of meth dealing and planting an explosive device was reportedly taken into custody, following a standoff with police in Pulaski County Friday. Pulaski County sheriff’s deputies say they were called to assist in the arrest of Darren Amick, who allegedly had active warrants out of White County.
Continue readingIllinois Man Arrested Following La Porte County Pursuit
An Illinois man was arrested Monday after a pursuit in La Porte County.
Continue readingTwo-County Pursuit Results in Arrest
A pursuit that began in Starke County and ended in Marshall County just after midnight Saturday resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Correction Identifies Officer Killed in State Prison Stabbing
The correctional officer killed in Sunday’s stabbing at the Indiana State Prison has been identified. Lieutenant Eugene Lasco died from his injuries, after he was attacked by an offender, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Lasco was 57 years old, lived in LaPorte County, and had worked at the prison since 2009.
Continue readingStaff Member Killed in Stabbing at Indiana State Prison
A stabbing at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City has left one staff member dead and another injured. The Indiana Department of Correction announced the incident in a social media post Sunday evening.
Continue readingFive Injured in Rochester Crash
A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
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