LA PORTE – The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of John H. Lowe (58) and Hayden M.C. Lowe (22), both of La Porte, following an investigation that began last month.
A pet owner who resides near CR 150 North reported on October 21 to Deputy David Francis that she had found her Beagle deceased on a nearby parcel of property. The Beagle had sustained a fatal injury to the rib cage area. Her other K9, a Chocolate Labrador, was still missing.
Chief of Detectives Captain Andy Hynek began investigating the death of the K9 the following day. An interview was completed with a hunter leading to information that John H. Lowe was not only responsible for the death of the Beagle, but also the death of the Chocolate Labrador. Information was also learned that Hayden M. C. Lowe had discarded the Chocolate Labrador at another location.
The investigation findings were provided to the La Porte County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and later to La Porte Circuit Court where Probable Cause was found and arrest warrants were issued for John and Hayden Lowe.
On November 2, the Lowes were arrested and booked into the La Porte County Jail (LCJ) for the following offenses:
John H. Lowe
• Killing a Domestic Animal x2 – Level 6 Felony
• Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
Hayden M. C. Lowe
• Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
The Lowes were released from the La Porte County Jail later that evening after cash bonds were on their behalf.
Arrests and criminal charges are mere accusations. Every person is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
