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Westville business owner arrested for selling stolen auto parts
Scott The owner of a Westville business was arrested on a charge of corruption after a sheriff’s office investigation found that he was selling stolen auto parts. William T. Scott, 52, of Kouts,...
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“Utility worker” scam robs local woman of large sum of money
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office press release On June 8, 2021, Deputy Scott Lanoue responded to a residence in rural Johnson Township in reference to suspicious activity. The elderly homeowner’s son...
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UPDATE: 1 killed, 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20
Photos by WNLP’s Mike Kellems and Bob Wellinski Update June 14: A Michigan City man was killed and three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday, June 13, 2021, at about 6:30 p.m. on U.S....
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3 arrested, guns and drugs seized during traffic stop
Anderson, Glasper and Peate 3 people were arrested and guns and drugs were seized during a traffic stop on U.S. 20, according to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. This is another of several U.S....
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Michigan City man arrested for dealing drugs
After a police investigation, a Michigan City man was arrested June 8, 2021, for dealing drugs after police found methamphetamine and othe drugs in his house. A second man at the house was arrested...
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Aftowski promoted to captain; city police seeks applicants
Capt. Scott Aftowski The City of La Porte Police have promoted former Sgt. Scott Aftowski to the rank of captain, according to Chief Paul Brettin. Aftowski was promoted following the appointment of...
View ArticleMan drowns after saving girlfriend off Michigan City shore
Indiana conservation officers are investigating a drowning that occurred June 13, 2021, off Washington Park Beach, Michigan City. At about 4:38 p.m., a person was reported missing in the water....
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New La Porte City Police officer sworn in
City of La Porte Police Chief Paul Brettin (left) swears in new Officer Tyler Knotts of Hobart on Monday, June 14, 2021, in La Porte. An academy-certified officer, Knotts will begin field training...
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Thank you for your service, Hokie
K9 Hokie Sheriff’s office photos The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced June 15, 2021, that retired K9 Officer Hokie has passed away. “It is with great sadness that the sheriff’s office...
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Sheriff’s office is seeking applicants for deputy positions
Information provided The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of merit (patrol) deputy. The current hiring eligibility list expires this month, and the office...
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La Porte Police warn against jumping off channel bridge
The Waverly Road bridge between Pine and Stone lakes. La Porte Police will be cracking down on bridge jumpers this summer, according to Chief Paul Brettin. Brettin said his department has received...
View ArticleGirl dies in 2nd drowning in a week in MC; another girl critical after...
Indiana DNR law enforcement released information on two separate incidents off Washington Park Beach in Michigan City the weekend of June 19-20: one the drowning of a girl, and one the rescue of a...
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La Porte firefighters train in high heat, low visibility
From the La Porte Fire Department: “La Porte firefighters spent the day training in high-heat, low-visibility scenarios. Big thanks to Michigan City Fire for letting us use their facility and extra...
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Police seek public’s help regarding invasion of 85-year-old’s home
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in an armed home invasion. On Thursday, June 17, the sheriff’s office...
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Great Shots: “Bonanza”? No, sheriff’s posse
At first glance you might think of Ben, Little Joe, Hoss, Adam and the lesser-known brother Jamie (in no particular order here). But actually these are members of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Posse,...
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UPDATE: Suspected thief apprehended after police ask for public’s help
A man suspected of theft was apprehended June 24 shortly after the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office released a security photo of him to the public. “Thank you very much to all of you for sharing this...
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La Porte County is under a Flash Flood Watch through at least Friday night
A National Weather Service-Northern Indiana map above and a WNDU-TV map below show predictions of heavy rain and possibility of floods. If it looks like a lake, hit the brake. Many of us have...
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No injuries in rollover
The driver managed to walk away from this overturned vehicle on Severs Road east of Ind. 39 Friday evening, June 25, 2021. Wet roads and standing water led to a lot of slideoffs and hydroplaning...
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State police investigating La Porte County Jail inmate’s death
Indiana State Police and the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the June 29, 2021, death of Joel L. Ohms, 45, who was being held in the La Porte County Jail. The sheriff’s office...
View ArticleMichigan City man dies in U.S. 20 crash in Michigan City
A 66-year-old Michigan City man was killed when his 1969 AMC Rambler was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. 20 at Ohio Street Tuesday evening, June 29, 2021. The deceased man was identified as Carl...
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