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Vandals hit Dunes Summer Theatre
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for damaging the Dunes Summer Theatre, 288 Shady Oak Dr., Michiana Shores sometime...
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Father and son killed Sunday in traffic accident on Franklin Street
Michigan City residents Douglas Sparks, 47, and his son, Brandon Sparks, 22, were killed Sunday in a two-vehicle traffic accident along Franklin Street in Michigan City. Officers were dispatched to...
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Police pursuit ends with Elkhart man in custody for robbery and other charges
Twenty-five-year-old Jerry Valencia, of Elkhart, is in custody, following a robbery of the Family Express at 243 W. Johnson Road. Police pursued Valencia for a number of miles on county roads and...
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Person shot during disturbance at Pullman Field
Michigan City Police Department reports that a 35-year-old male was shot at a birthday party celebration at Pullman Field, located on the city’s west side. Police said that at about 9 p.m. Wednesday...
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Local police to purchase equipment with grant from Northfolk Southern Corp.
The Norfolk Southern Corporation has given a $5,000 grant to the La Porte City Police Department, which will use the money to buy needed equipment. The grant is made through the Norfolk Southern...
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For whom the bell tolls? It tolls for …
Column by Mike Kellems; photos by Bob Wellinski Mike Kellems (left) and Pastor Dennis Meyer May 15th has a special meaning in law enforcement and has always carried a special place in my heart....
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LP Police Department welcomes two new hires
Two new La Porte City police officers were sworn in this morning. Jarod Schaefer of North Judson, Ind. and Jose Gonzalez of Cicero, Ill. Schaefer and Gonzalez will start field training following...
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Wanatah resident shot dead at residence Monday night
A 33-year-old Wanatah man is dead, following a shooting last night at a residence in rural Cass Township, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has reported. Jeremiah J. Wetzel was pronounced dead at...
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Father arrested in shooting death of son
Jason Wetzel Jason I. Wetzel, 48, of Wanatah, Ind. has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his son Jeremiah J. Wetzel Monday night. The La Porte County Sheriff’s...
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Two-vehicle accident at Lincoln Way and Philadelphia Wednesday evening
There was a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Philadelphia Street shortly before 6 Wednesday evening. Shown above are La Porte City Police, investigating. Traffic was...
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Rolling Prairie man arrested in burglary of Schoop’s Hamburgers
Kyle James Reese, 27, of Rolling Prairie, Ind. was arrested by Michigan City Police Department in connection with the burglary of Schoop’s Hamburgers, 4105 Franklin St., Michigan City. Police said...
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Sheriff’s department investigates suspicious site in Hanna Township
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is investigating a suspicious site in Hanna Township. Police said that during Thursday evening, May 21, off-duty Sgt. Tony Wallace was...
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Shooting mars holiday weekend at Washington Park
Two people were shot late Sunday night at Washington Park in Michigan City, police report. Officers from the Michigan City Police Department responded to a report of shots being fired. Upon arrival,...
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La Porte man arrested for felony intimidation
Javier P. Noyola The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 34-year-old Javier P. Noyola, of La Porte, on a charge of felony intimidation. At about 5:30 a.m. Monday, May 25...
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City police to begin aggressive driving patrols June 1
The La Porte City Police Department announced Wednesday that it will be conducting aggressive driving patrols starting Monday, June 1 and lasting through Sunday, June 28. Officers will be working...
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Task force arrests two following investigation into county-wide heroin...
Eric Betton Bryan Wells Two men, one from Michigan City and the other from Chicago, were recently arrested for their involvement in an organization devoted to distributing heroin throughout La Porte...
View ArticleMotorcyclist injured in Thursday morning crash
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash that injured the driver, 39-year-old Cedar Lake resident William J. Hoggard, early Thursday morning in rural New Durham...
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Routine traffic stop results in arrest of two for drug and firearm offenses
A South Bend driver and his passenger were arrested for drug and firearm offenses Wednesday night after the driver was stopped by a La Porte County Sheriff’s deputy for failure to signal. Police said...
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Dyer man charged in crash on U.S. 20 that injured two, one critically
James C. Geise A Lake County man is in custody following a crash Thursday on U.S. 20 that resulted in critical injuries to a 24-year-old South Bend woman. La Porte County Sheriff’s deputies...
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Michigan City Mayor Parry issues statement regarding Sunday’s protest
There was a protest Sunday at the Michigan City Police Department, 1201 E. Michigan Blvd., on Sunday with about 400 people in attendance. It was a peaceful event but a crowd became unruly later near...
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