Cocaine Located After Arrest of Union Mills Man

 
 

A Union Mills man was arrested on Sunday when police allegedly located cocaine during a search of his person.

LaPorte Police officers were patrolling the area of 800 Clay Street when they spotted 25-year-old Stephen Murphy. He was said to be sitting on the front steps of the residence around 5:00 p.m. that afternoon.

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Armed Robbery Under Investigation in LaPorte County

 
 

An armed robbery near the LaPorte/Porter county line is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.

According to a news release, the incident happened this morning around 5:30 a.m. at Gallop’s Marathon. A 59-year-old truck driver told authorities he was sitting in the cab of his semi-truck when the suspect opened the door and pointed a gun at the victim.

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