Porter
CRIME & SAFETY
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.
Son Strangled Mom to Death in Indiana after Mom told Him to Get a Job: Authorities
An employee at Loyola University Chicago, who resides in Indiana, has given an eviction notice to her 19-year-old son. He allegedly caused her death by strangulation. According to online court records, Shanelle Burns, 43, filed an eviction notice against her son, Conner Kobold, now 20, on February 5. On that particular day, authorities in Valparaiso, Ind., received a report of an assault following multiple calls made to 911 by Kobold.
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...
2 arrested after high-speed chase in northwest Indiana
PORTER/LAPORTE COUNTIES, Ind. (WNDU) - Two men are facing charges after a high-speed chase over the weekend in multiple northwest Indiana counties. An Indiana State Trooper was patrolling I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line on Saturday around 1:30 a.m. when he saw a gray Toyota SUV heading east at an extremely high rate of speed without any headlights or taillights on.
LAKE STATION OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
On Sunday, 6/30/2024, Officers of the Lake Station Police Department were notified of heavy pedestrian foot traffic in the area of 28th Avenue and Dekalb Street. While on scene investigating the complaint, an unidentified offending vehicle fired shots towards a crowd of pedestrians on the side walk, at which point an Officer with the Lake Station Police Department returned fire at the offending vehicle, according to Lake Station Police.
WANTED: Rockford Police identify suspect in hospital burglaries
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have identified an Indiana man as the suspect in burglaries at two Rockford hospitals. According to Rockford Police, Tory Tolbert, 41, of Gary, Indiana, is still at large and is wanted on charges of Burglary, Possession of Another’s Credit Card, and Theft. Tolbert is a suspect in a burglary that […]
A Woman Was Killed and Another Man Shot Friday In Gary
On June 29, 2024, at approximately 1:15 AM Gary Police Department received a call for service reference a possible gunshot victim in the 700 block of Clay Street Gary, Indiana. As officers responded to the area, they received several more calls advising that there were still shots being fired near...
Right place, right time: SRO rescues two people after crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – South Gibson School Resource Officer, Fred Schleter, was off-duty and came across a severe accident on the side of the road right outside Michigan City and comes to the rescue. According to Chief SRO, Dan Lienemann, Schleter and other officers were in Michigan City for a training. Schleter was allegedly was […]
Firework malfunction in Northwest Indiana injures 7, damages 4 homes
GRIFFITH, Ind. — A firework malfunction at a private show in Lake County left seven people injured on Saturday night. According to police, the incident unfolded at around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of North Arbogast Street in Griffith, Indiana. Officers say a private fireworks show was taking place at a residence in the […]
Valparaiso Police see movement within Ranks
The Valparaiso Police Department will see three promoted and two others laterally transferred from within their ranks on July 1, 2024The movement will include the promotion of Joe Cowser to Lieutenant, as well as the promotions of John Cordova and Alex Sprowl to Sergeant. These promotions will retain these officers in the Patrol Division, while current Patrol Lieutenant, Sean Kostelnik will be assigned as the Community Services Officer and current Patrol Sergeant, Peter Castillo, who will be assigned to the investigations Division.
Intoxicated driver leads ISP on chase through La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- An Indiana State Trooper patrolling I-94 near the Porter and La Porte County line early Saturday morning clocked a Toyota SUV going over 110 mph without any headlights or taillights, and when the trooper attempted to pull the vehicle over, a chase began. A little...
Unveiling The Most Violent Town in Indiana: A Closer Look
Indiana, the Hoosier State, is known for its diverse cities, rich history, and vibrant culture. However, like many states, it also faces challenges with crime and violence. While several cities have struggled with crime over the years, one town stands out for its particularly high levels of violence: Gary, Indiana. This article takes a closer look at Gary, exploring its history, crime statistics, socioeconomic factors, and the impact on the community.
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