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Two arrested in Feb. 23 Dunes Inn robbery in MC
Sheeler A Michigan City woman and man have been arrested and charged with the Feb. 23, 2014, robbery of The Dunes Inn in Michigan City. Sharp Angela Sheeler, 31, and Demarcus Sharp, 25, were arrested...
View ArticleNeighbors rescue dog from smoke-filled house
Neighbors rescued a dog from a smoke-filled house on Stone Lake Drive on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, LaPorte Police said in a report. Police said a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the house at 1674 Stone...
View ArticlePolice suspect drug overdose in 21-year-old’s death
LaPorte Police suspect a drug overdose in the death of a 21-year-old LaPorte man found Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Police were called to Travelodge, 438 Pine Lake Ave., Tuesday afternoon to check on the...
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LaPorte Fire Department now accepting applications
The LaPorte City Fire Department is accepting applications for employment for firefighter positions. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age as of May 1, 2014, and a high...
View ArticleArea police plan drunk-driving crackdowns during March
Basketball season is heating up, and area police are beginning a new season of high-visibility enforcement on aggressive and impaired driving. Beginning Friday, Feb., 28, and running through March 23,...
View ArticlePolice seek information in crash that seriously injured woman
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a truck driver apparently involved in a crash Feb. 28, 2014. A woman was seriously injured in the crash, which happened...
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“Slivers of influence”: The story of the many who brought TSgt Dale Mathews...
TSgt Dale Mathews’ casket arrives on a frigid night in Indianapolis, escorted by a USAF honor guard, with LaPorte County Capt. Mike Kellems and Det. Jeff Wright saluting at left. Foreword by Mike...
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Two LaPorte men arrested on heroin charges
Wilkinson Two LaPorte men were arrested Friday evening, March 7, 2014, after police found that they possessed heroin. Albertson Arrested were Brian Wilkinson, 32, and Nicholas Albertson, 31. Wilkinson...
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LaPorte Police are looking for Augustin Madana (aka Miquel Martinez)
LaPorte Police are looking for Augustin Magana, (alias – Miquel Martinez), who is wanted on warrants for burglary, Class A felony; battery With a deadly weapon, Class C felony; and battery, Class C...
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Live just east of Boyd Boulevard and missing items from your vehicle? Call...
McCleery Several vehicles were burglarized on Oakdale, Lawndale, Silverbrook and Eastwood avenues on LaPorte’s east side in recent days. If your vehicle is among them, call LaPorte Police Det. Cpl....
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Community corrections inmate charged with dealing drugs
Robison A LaPorte County Community Corrections inmate was arrested Tuesday night, March 1, 2014, after heroin, cocaine and another drug were found in his vehicle during a traffic stop. LaPorte County...
View ArticlePolice: Boy has bad experience after smoking synthetic pot
A 13-year-old LaPorte boy experienced hallucinations and a racing heart after smoking synthetic marijuana, LaPorte Police said. A police report states that on Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2014, police...
View ArticleLaPorte Police shoot, kill dog that attacked smaller dog and lunged at officers
LaPorte Police shot and killed a pit bull mix on Saturday, March 15, 2014, after it attacked a pug and then lunged at officers in a K Street yard. The pit bull’s owner gave police permission to shoot...
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Police are looking for Curtis Lyda
Police are looking for Curtis Lyda, 22, who is wanted on a charge of burglary, a Class C felony, and escape (from work release), a Class D felony. Lyda is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 140 pounds. Anyone...
View ArticleNaked child, 2, spotted on roof of East Lincolnway house
A naked toddler was spotted on the roof of an East Lincolnway house on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The child was not hurt, but LaPorte Police found the house in which she and her siblings lived to be...
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One local man charged with child exploitation, another with dealing heroin
Wayne Cory Jr. Police made two significant arrests on March 19 and 20, 2014: – Wayne E. Cory Jr., 42, of the 7700 North block of Fail Road, is charged with five counts of child exploitation, Jeremy...
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LaPorte couple victimized by identity theft, tax refund fraud
A LaPorte couple fell victim to a tax refund fraud after their identities were stolen, according to a LaPorte Police report. The couple told police that on March 18, 2014, they received a cashier’s...
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LaPorte’s Fitness Fridays resume March 28 — drivers, watch out for...
Walkers, runners and bicyclists are invited to join in the 2014 kickoff of Fitness Fridays on March 28. The 5K route starts at 4:15 p.m. at the LaPorte Family YMCA at the intersection of Michigan and...
View ArticleLaPorte Police give results of Operation Pullover Blitz
The LaPorte Police Department joined more than 250 other Indiana law enforcement agencies in stepping up their traffic safety enforcement efforts during Operation Pull Over Blitz 78, which ran from...
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Police are looking for Arthur Randy Smith
Police are looking for Arthur Randy Smith, who is wanted through LaPorte Circuit Court for domestic battery, Class D felony, as well as a Porter County warrant for failure to appear (for battery)....
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