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Man Drives Van into LaPorte Pantry Building

January 3, 2014January 2, 2014WKVI

The LaPorte County Prosecutor is reviewing a case to determine whether or not to file formal charges against a man who allegedly struck the LaPorte Pantry building with a van.

According to witness accounts, LaPorte police learned that a man driving a white van jumped a concrete parking stop, ran over the sidewalk and struck the front store windows causing damage.

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Beer Burglar Sought by LaPorte Police

November 16, 2013November 15, 2013WKVI

A desperate man in need of liquid motivation reportedly stole a case of beer from the LaPorte Pantry after his SNAP card was denied for the purchase – not surprising, since SNAP benefits are not eligible to be used to purchase alcohol. According to the report, on Thursday, Nov. 14, at approximately 4:03 p.m., police responded to the store for the theft that had just occurred.

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