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Deputy gets the bird – literally
Photo provided The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports: “A seasoned deputy has likely caught ‘the bird’ from a motorist on more than one occasion. Very rarely, though, does a deputy catch the...
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State police will investigate Monday pursuit/crash that injured 2
Information from state police The Indiana State Police has been requested to investigate a crash that occurred as the result of a vehicle pursuit in Michigan City Monday afternoon, Nov. 8....
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Emergency responders’ wages are too low. Is the county listening?
With dozens of county employees in the background, attorney Andrew Voeltz speaks on behalf of police and emergency workers. Column and photos by WNLP’s Mike Kellems Last Thursday night I attended the...
View ArticleMan dies in Thursday morning crash
A 79-year-old Valparaiso man was killed Thursday morning when his pickup truck collided with a box truck at Ind. 8 and CR-875W. Joseph Barker was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the La...
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La Porte Police to increase patrols this month
La Porte Police will be increasing patrols during the holiday season. From now until Nov. 30, officers will be showing zero tolerance for impaired drivers, whether it’s alcohol or drugs, and will be...
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All 3 non-compliant sex offenders in county are found
Sheriff’s office press release and mugshots Wood On Oct. 14, 2021, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office led a county-wide compliance check of all sexually violent predators and offenders against...
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Bolt for the Heart “Hallowrun” will fund at least 50 AEDs
In the final week leading up to the third annual Bolt for the Heart Family Run/Walk, dubbed “Hallowrun,” organizers are focused on providing as many automatic external defibrillators for local law...
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At least 4 hurt in U.S. 20 crash
Photo and information by WNLP’s Mike Kellems A crash between a semi truck and a passenger vehicle the morning of Oct. 27 injured at least 4 people. The crash occurred at about 6:30 a.m. at CR-400E...
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Deputies arrest 4 for OWI in 4 hours Sunday
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office released this photo along with this message: “No excuses for this; there are so many other options! During a 4-hour period early Sunday morning, deputies...
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Two arrested for drug dealing after large amount of Fentanyl found
Burgos (left) and Torres. Two La Porte men were charged with drug dealing after apparently hand-pressed Fentanyl pills, other drugs, guns and cash were found in two residences. Jaime Torres, 20,...
View ArticleSheriff’s office: Death of man found Oct. 19 was a suicide
The death of a man found in a Coolspring Township mobile home on Oct. 19 has been ruled a suicide. La Porte County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators responded to the mobile home in...
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Lanes reopen several hours after crash, semi fire shut down eastbound I-94
INDOT photo Center Township Volunteer Fire Department photo of the semi cab destroyed by fire. Update 1 p.m. Oct. 20: All lanes have reopened. Center Township Volunteer Fire Department, which fought...
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MCPD to host RX Takeback Day Oct. 23
Michigan City Police Department Time to clean out the medicine cabinet: Michigan City Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for their national RX Takeback Day this...
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Local man sentenced for 2019 rape, battery
Information and photo from La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office Moore A La Porte County man was convicted on felony rape and battery charges July 7, 2021, and sentenced Oct. 1, 2021, in La Porte...
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Police release photo of suspect in Sept. 30 bank robbery
(Click photos to enlarge) On Sept. 30, 2021, at about 10:30 a.m., the Horizon Bank at 515 Franklin St. was robbed. Michigan City Police have released these surveillance images of the suspect. Police...
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Armed robber targets 2 MC fast-food restaurants
A Wendy’s and a Burger King in Michigan City were the targets of armed robberies within days of one another. The Wendy’s at 3715 Franklin St. was robbed Sept. 25 at about 9 p.m. The Burger King at...
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MCPD receives award for supporting service men and women
Cpl. Michael Elkins and Chief Dion Campbell. MCPD press release and photo Chief Dion Campbell is proud to announce that the Michigan City Police Department received the Patriot Award from the...
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Tour a La Porte fire station and more at open house Oct. 2
Bring the family to tour a La Porte fire station, enjoy a free lunch, chat with firefighters and see the equipment up close at the La Porte Fire Department Open House on Saturday, Oct. 2. The open...
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Sheriff’s office continues tradition of honoring fallen Deputy Neil Thompson
Photo provided (click to enlarge) Thompson From the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 21, 2021: “Precisely at 10 a.m. (Tuesday) morning, LCSO personnel gathered at the New Carlisle Cemetery...
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Hobart man charged in June 13 car crash death of MC man
Murphy A Hobart man has been formally charged in the auto accident death of a Michigan City man on June 13, 2021, according to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. Michael Murphy, 22, is charged...
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