LaPorte man dies of apparent overdose
LaPorte Police say a 44-year-old LaPorte man found dead Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, apparently overdosed. Police investigated the death at 306 1/2 Roosevelt Street after the man’s boss had gone to the home...
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Scratch that trip to the grocery store …
Photos by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) It wasn’t a good day for the owner of this car on Rockwood Street that went up in flames Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. LaPorte firefighters from Engine Co. 2...
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This is a 1974 New Prairie class ring. And yes, there’s a story behind it.
Information and photo from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office PIO Mike Kellems (Jan. 14, 2015) — The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is arranging a happy reunion of an alumnus of New Prairie High...
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Firefighters build reservoir to battle rural garage fire
A firefighter is silhouetted as flames illuminate the sky behind him. An emergency reservoir (left) is used to provide water to fight the fire. Photos and info by Bob Wellinski (Click on photos to...
View ArticleUPDATE: MC man, 57, died after apparent fall
After an investigation, the LaPorte County Coroner’s Office has determined that the death of a 57-year-old man found in his Michigan City apartment on Jan. 19, 2015, was the result of blood loss after...
View ArticleUPDATE: Hanna man who died in tractor accident identified as Kenneth Bailey
The 78-year-old man who died after becoming pinned by a farm tractor on his property near Hanna has been identified as Kenneth Bailey. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office released his name Wednesday...
View ArticlePolice on the hunt for man who robbed Family Express on Pine Lake Avenue
LaPorte Police and LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputies shut down a portion of Pine Lake Avenue for about two hours Thursday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2015, looking for a man who robbed the Family Express on...
View ArticleStudents studying criminal justice may apply for scholarships
LaPorte County Sheriff John Boyd has announced that the Indiana Sheriff’s Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors and college students who are pursuing...
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Three LaPorte Police officers are promoted to new ranks
Captain Tom Owens LaPorte Police announced Jan. 26, 2015, that three officers have been promoted to higher ranks. They are: — Tom Owens, who was promoted from sergeant to captain. Captain Owens is a...
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Man who fought with officer: “I hope you enjoyed that, I’m HIV positive”
Information from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Travis Dade A Munster man is in custody after getting into a fistfight with a LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, then saying, “I hope you enjoyed...
View ArticleLaPorte business burglarized twice in two weeks
A LaPorte business was burglarized twice within the past two weeks, according to a LaPorte Police report. Someone broke into Revers Company, 224 E. Lincolnway, and stole five sets of window blinds...
View ArticleWestville/Wanatah business owner is charged with stealing customers’...
After a long investigation, the owner of a Wanatah/Westville auto mechanic business has been charged with stealing vehicles and items from his customers. Erik Smith, 38, of Wheatfield, IN, was arrested...
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Making a craigslist or other Internet transaction? Sheriff’s office offers a...
With the rise in thefts and robberies involving craigslist and other Internet transactions in Indiana and the U.S., the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is offering the use of its lobby as a safe place...
View ArticleTwo hospitalized after overdosing at party at “deplorable” LP house
Two people were hospitalized after overdosing on heroin Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, according to LaPorte Police. Police were called to a home at 316 G St. at about 11 p.m. regarding the overdoses. When...
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Local quilters donate 32 of their handiworks to fire departments for fire...
Photo and info courtesy of Tom Thode, LaPorte County Fire Chiefs Association secretary/treasurer (Click on photo to enlarge) The local LaPorte Missionary Quilters donated a total of 32 handmade quilts...
View ArticleThree hurt in accident at Lincolnway/Boston Street
LaPorte Police are investigating whether one driver was intoxicated after a two-car accident at East Lincolnway and Boston Street on Sunday evening, Feb. 8, 2015. Joshua Gearhart, 29, of LaPorte, was...
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Police ask for public’s help in finding wanted child molester
Sir Moore The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Sex & Violent Offender Registration Unit is asking for assistance in locating a wanted offender. Sir F. Moore, 36, is a registered sex offender in...
View ArticlePolice seeking whereabouts of Colton Raybourn
The LaPorte County Metro Narcotics Unit is looking for a person of interest regarding a drug investigation. Colton Raybourn, 20, is known to live in the LaPorte area. Raybourn is described as white, 5...
View ArticleMan stabbed to death on John Street, suspect in custody
A 35-year-old man was discovered stabbed to death outside 119 John St., LaPorte, early Thursday morning, Feb. 12, 2015, and a suspect was soon taken into custody. LaPorte Police said a caller to...
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Longtime memorial scholarship now open to all high school seniors
Patrolman Neil Thompson A scholarship previously available to sons and daughters of LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office personnel is now open to all LaPorte County high school seniors pursuing studies in a...
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