Battered woman reports sexual assault
LaPorte Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault by a woman found injured in the area of Stanley Court and Philadelphia Street on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Police said that at about 4:11...
View Article2 drug overdoses reported within a half hour on Park Street June 9
Two drug overdoses were reported within a block of each other in a half hour’s time on Park Street Sunday, June 9, 2013, according to LaPorte Police. Police said emergency personnel were called to an...
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Police looking for young man now charged with retired teacher’s murder
Christian “Chris” Mansfield Michigan City Police are looking for Christian “Chris” Mansfield, who they believe killed retired Michigan City teacher Henry Whitten in his home on or about June 6, 2013....
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LP man charged with murder of his wife served time for killing former wife in...
Joseph E. Jemiolo’s mugshot this morning after being booked at the LaPorte County Jail. A LaPorte man was arrested on a preliminary charge of murder Tuesday, June 11, 2013, after police found his wife...
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Need for northside fire station — 1928: site for station questioned!
A LaPorte County Historical Society photo shows the northside fire station circa 1950s-1960s (looking southeast), with an Allis-Chalmers building visible to the left. (Click to enlarge) By Fern Eddy...
View ArticleTwo females try to obtain cash from several local banks
LaPorte Police say two females have tried to get cash from local banks using stolen or phony credit cards in the last two days. Police said in a press release that the suspects, both African American,...
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Motorcyclist injured in crash near Westville
Emergency workers move the patient to the Medflight helicopter. Photos and info by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE) A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured when his bike left the road and hit...
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Sorrow for our heroes
Shari Turbyfill comforts her husband, David, as he grieves for his son, firefighter Travis Turbyfill, at Fire Station 7 on July 1 in Prescott, AZ. (Photo by David Wallace, The Arizona Republic) By Mike...
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LaPorte Police to add a 4-footed member soon
Here’s a press release issued July 3, 2013, by the LaPorte Police Department: The LaPorte City Police Department is excited to announce that through the generous support of the LaPorte County...
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LaPorte County Jail fire breaks out just after parade; inmate injured
Just to make July 4 in downtown LaPorte a little more interesting, a fire broke out inside LaPorte County Jail shortly before 1 p.m. Shelly One inmate, Marzono R. Shelly, 35, of Michigan City, was...
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Man hurt in moped accident
Photo and info by Mike Kellems A 57-year-old man was hurt in a moped accident July 4, 2013, near the intersection of Lake and Madison streets in LaPorte. LaPorte Police believe alcohol was a factor in...
View ArticleRESIDENT SHOOTS, KILLS HOME INTRUDER ON 1000 NORTH
A resident shot and killed an intruder in his home in the 6700 East block of County Road 1000 North on July 8, 2013, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. The resident will not be charged,...
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Large tree portion damages several cars in Soldiers Memorial Park
This car was flattened by a large portion of a tree that fell in Soldiers Memorial Park on July 4. Photo by Mike Kellems (CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE) Several people enjoying Soldiers Memorial Park on...
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Police are looking for Michael Crowder
Police are looking for Michael Crowder, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for revocation of suspended sentence (child neglect), a Class D felony, and failure to appear for conversion, a Class...
View ArticleUPDATE: EXPLOSIVE ID’D, PROSECUTOR COMMENTS ON BOMB, ARRESTED TEENS AT FAIR
JULY 16 UPDATE: Police ID the type of explosives found and the prosecutor comments on charges: http://www.wsbt.com/news/wsbt-explosive-idd-as-sparkler-bomb-20130716,0,3562033.story JULY 15 UPDATE: Some...
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Police are looking for Krystal Gutierrez
Police are looking for Krystal Gutierrez, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for revocation of a suspended sentence on an original charge of battery. Gutierrez, approximately 28, is 5 feet, 5...
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It’s official: Case closed with no charges filed against resident who shot,...
Jason Rabe The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office officially announced July 16, 2013, that resident Stephen Penny will face no charges in the shooting death of intruder Jason Rabe on July 8 in the 6700...
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MC firefighters, Unity Foundation form Mount Baldy Miracle Fund for boy
Nathan Woessner A group of Michigan City firefighters, some of whom were instrumental in saving the life of 6-year-old Nathan Woessner, have teamed with the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County to...
View ArticleCooling centers open in LaPorte, Michigan City
With temperatures expected to stay in the 90s through Friday, LaPorte and Michigan City have made cooling centers available to anyone who needs a place to cool off. LaPorte City Hall: 801 Michigan...
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LP Police ask for public’s help in identifying burglary suspects
LaPorte Police released these images today, captured on a homeowner’s security camera. The two individuals pictured are suspects in a recent burglary at the home. Police did not release the location...
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