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ISP: Woman bites trooper, spits on jail officer during drunk driving arrest
VALPARAISO, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana State Police say a Chicago woman bit a trooper and spit on a jail officer during her drunk driving arrest on Interstate 94 on Saturday. State police say the situation started at around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday in Porter County. Trooper Baumeister was patrolling I-94 east of a truck weigh […]
Two Killed In Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday June 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of Smoke Rd and Division Rd for a SUV vs motorcycle crash. Two people were on the motorcycle at the time of the crash, one was pronounced deceased on scene and the other was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Woman allegedly bites trooper, spits on jail officer in Northwest Indiana
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — A Chicago woman was arrested after allegedly biting an Indiana State Trooper and spitting on a jail officer. Indiana State Police said the incident began after Shelby Foster, 22, of Chicago, was allegedly going 105 mph on I-94 in Porter County. Police allege Foster showed signs of alcohol impairment. Foster allegedly […]
Indiana Trooper Allegedly Bitten by Chicago Driver in Traffic Stop Incident
Porter County, IN – A Chicago woman faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening and biting an Indiana State Trooper during a high-speed traffic stop. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, at approximately 6:40 p.m. on I-94 eastbound near a truck weigh station. According to the Indiana State Police,...
Chicago woman bites trooper, spits on officer while in custody, Indiana police say
A Chicago woman is facing multiple charges, including felony offenses in Indiana.Shelby E. Foster, 22, was reportedly speeding around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday in Porter County. She was driving eastbound on I-94 near the truck weigh station, according to Indiana State Police.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA trooper caught up to Foster as she was going 105 miles per hour, switching lanes without signal and passing vehicles.The 22-year-old was placed in handcuffs after she showed signs that of driving under the influence of alcohol.She then reportedly became aggressive, demanding the trooper call her relative who was...
Do You Like To COOK? You Can Enter the Fresh Start Menu Competition on July 27th – Valpo
Fresh Start Food Trucks is hosting a Menu Competition on Saturday, July 27th from 11am – 2pm at Living Hope Church, located at 1115 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso. Anyone is invited to compete with their favorite recipe. Winners will be voted on by the audience. Funds from this campaign will be used to purchase and update a food truck, which will be solely run by formerly incarcerated individuals and will operate primarily outside the Porter County Jail and other justice-oriented buildings.
Police: Chicago woman threatens, bites trooper during traffic arrest
Police arrested a Chicago woman on several felony and misdemeanor charges after they said she threatened and bit an Indiana State Police trooper during a traffic arrest on Interstate 94 in Porter County on Saturday evening. Around 6:40 p.m. on June 29, Trooper Justin Baumeister was patrolling I-94 east of...
UPDATE: Valpo man, woman identified as deceased in Valpo-area motorcycle crash
VALPARAISO — A Valparaiso man and woman have been identified as those who died after their motorcycle collided early Saturday evening with an SUV in the area of Smoke Road and Division Road, according to officials. The deceased were identified Monday morning by the Porter County Coroner's Office as...
Two killed in second Porter County motorcycle fatality in less than a week
Two people died in a fatal motorcycle crash late Saturday afternoon in Center Township in the second fatal motorcycle crash in less than a week. The crash, according to the Porter County Sheriff’s Department, occurred around 5:18 p.m. June 29 in the area of Smoke and Division roads between a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle.
Woman bites trooper, spits on jailer following traffic stop in northwest Indiana
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) A Chicago woman faces multiple felony charges after she allegedly bit an Indiana State Police trooper following a traffic stop that was initiated after she was clocked driving more than 100 mph on I-94 in northwest Indiana. The traffic stop took place Saturday after a speeding...
Echoes of the Past
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – Weather and a possible shutdown of some “nonessential” services in Indiana—including state parks—threaten tomorrow’s scheduled Fireworks on the Lakefront at Indiana Dunes State Park. . . Jim Jeselnick and John Kroft are co-chairs for the 25th annual Dunes Classic Golf Tournament, to be played on July 18 at the Brassie Golf Course. . . An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for tomorrow at Arnell Motors in Burns Harbor.
1st Source Bank honored as top employer for new grads
1st Source Bank was named to Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads. The South Bend-based bank, which has branches in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, was one of 400 organizations the national business publication recognized as top employers for recent college graduates. It ranked 312th on the list that was based on metrics like wages, benefits, working conditions, flexibility, opportunities for career advancement, inclusion and company image.
Vigilante group helps nab yet another adult chatting sexually with vigilantes posing as a child, cops say
VALPARAISO — A 49-year-old Lake Station man has become at least the ninth person arrested since September as a result of the efforts of an online vigilante group targeting adults seeking sexual activity with children, records show. Toby Lewis was booked into the Porter County Jail early Monday on...
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