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LaPorte man convicted on 3 counts of dealing cocaine
Dominguez LaPorte County Prosecutor John Espar announced in a press release that a LaPorte man has been convicted on several counts of dealing cocaine. Omar Dominguez’s two-day trial in LaPorte Circuit...
View ArticleMan steals car at one gas station, then drives it to two others and robs them
Police are looking for a man who stole a car at one gas station, then committed armed robberies at two others early Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Michigan City Police said the black male stole a vehicle that...
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Man charged with drunk driving after plowing into Trail Creek BMV
Photo and information from Trail Creek Police A man was charged with operating while intoxicated after his truck put a sizable hole in the Indiana BMV branch at Evergreen Plaza in Trail Creek early...
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New MCPD Officer Axel has already made his first collar
Officers Oberle and Axel. Press release from MCPD Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek would like to proudly announce the newest member of the department’s K-9 force, Axel, and his partner, Officer...
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Sheriff’s office is accepting applications for Thompson Scholarship
Deputy Neil Thompson The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the Neil Thompson Memorial Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is available to any senior scheduled to...
View ArticleCreek Ridge-area vehicles targeted by thief/thieves
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of thefts from vehicles and other suspicious activity that has recently occurred in the 7000 to 8000 West block of CR 400 North. This is...
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Nurse charged with smuggling phone to a LaPorte County Jail inmate
Salinas A nurse who worked for the company that delivers healthcare services for LaPorte County inmates has been charged with trafficking with an inmate. Gina Salinas, 36, of Chesterton, an LPN with...
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Sheriff’s office seeks applicants for deputy positions
Press release from sheriff’s office The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Merit Patrol Deputy. Applicants who successfully complete and pass the various stages of the hiring...
View Article2 women hurt when semi runs red light, hits car at U.S. 20 and Fail Road
Information from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office A LaPorte woman and a New Carlisle woman were hurt when a semi failed to stop at a red light at U.S. 20 and Fail Road and struck their car on March 20...
View ArticleDentist facing several felony charges after accident that resulted in death...
A dentist from Chesterton has been charged with OWI Causing Death, Reckless Homicide, and OWI Causing Serious Bodily Injury after allegedly causing an accident that killed an ambulance patient and...
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LaPorte woman charged with dealing heroin
Dawson Press release from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office The LaPorte County Drug Task Force announces the arrest of Jessica N. Dawson, 24, of LaPorte, on two counts of Dealing. In a Narcotic Drug...
View ArticlePolice believe same man robbed LP Check Into Cash twice in 3 days
Information from LaPorte Police Department LaPorte Police believe a man robbed the same LaPorte business twice within three days and are looking for leads on the suspect. Police said an...
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Mill Creek teen killed when vehicle leaves road, hits trees
Photo and information from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office A 17-year-old Mill Creek teen was killed when the minivan he was driving went off CR 700 East and struck a stump and trees on Saturday,...
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Michigan City man allegedly molested numerous children
Allen The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested David E. Allen, 71, on six felony counts of child molesting for allegedly assaulting numerous children. From a sheriff’s office press release: “In...
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Ground broken for larger, more modern Center Township Fire Station
Dirt flies during the groundbreaking. Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski speaks. A sign shows a rendering of the new station. WNLP photos by Bob Wellinski; information provided by Rod Carringer...
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Fire destroys house, garage, 2 vehicles on Long Lane
Photos and information from LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office A home on Long Lane was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, March 29, 2018. No injuries were reported. Scipio Township volunteer...
View Article“Chimney inspectors” scam LaPorte County woman
Press release from sheriff’s office The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens of a scam. Earlier this month, a homeowner who resides in northern LaPorte County was approached by three...
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New officer joins LaPorte Police force
(Photos above and below): LaPorte Police Chief Tom Owens (right) swears in new Officer Adam Jaskowiak. Adam Jaskowiak was sworn in April 2, 2018, by LaPorte Police Chief Tom Owens. Adam is a graduate...
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Wintry conditions (ugh) cause havoc on U.S. 20, other highways
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Wednesday morning, April 4, 2018, urging all motorists to stay off U.S. 20. These photos posted by the sheriff’s office show lines of semis and...
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LaPorte man charged with dealing cocaine
Britzke Press release submitted The LaPorte County Drug Task Force announces the arrest of Steven Britze, 28, of LaPorte, following an investigation. On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, the LaPorte City Police...
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