Fugitive and Work Release Escapee Arrested in Michigan City

Joseph Ukonga
Joseph Ukonga
Jordan Mauk
Jordan Mauk

Two people were arrested on Wednesday after a search warrant was executed by the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit, Michigan City Street Crimes Unit, and the Michigan City Fugitive Apprehension Street Team in the Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Michigan City.

Joseph Ukonga, 23, of LaPorte was arrested without incident. He was wanted for criminal arrest warrants through LaPorte Circuit Court for failure to appear and escape from work release. He is being held on a $100,000 cash only bond.

Jordan Mauk, 20, was arrested in his home and charged with dealing cocaine or narcotic drug (heroin), a Level 4 felony. He is being held in the LaPorte County Jail without bond.

The arrests were made by a joint effort of the Michigan City Police Department, LaPorte Police Department and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.

If you know of any drug activity in the LaPorte area, contact the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit by calling (219) 325-9022.