One of the two defendants in an armed robbery incident at the Koontz Lake gas station in December of 2018 was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
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Suspect Charged in Knox Robbery Case
One Indianapolis resident is accused of aiding, inducing or causing robbery in an alleged incident at a Knox auto parts store on Friday, March 13.
Continue readingArmed Robbery Reported at Knox Business, Two Suspects in Custody
Two suspects are in custody following the report of an armed robbery at a business in Knox Friday night.
Continue readingThree Women Detained, Following Report of Armed Robbery at Knox Gas Station
A report of an armed robbery at Knox gas station Thursday led to three women being detained at the Starke County Justice Center. Knox City Police say they got a report of a “holdup alarm” at Next Door Foods at 1 North Heaton Street around 12:40 p.m. Dispatchers told officers that there was a female with a firearm.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Armed Robbery
La Porte County Sheriff’s Department officers are investigating an armed robbery incident at the Family Express at 7687 W. U.S. 20 Wednesday night.
Continue readingOne Charged in Armed Robbery Incident at Koontz Lake Gas Station
One of the suspects in an armed robbery incident at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake has been formally charged in the case. The incident occurred there on Monday, Dec. 3 around 7:30 p.m. CT.
Two Suspects Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night as an investigation continues into an armed robbery incident at a Koontz Lake gas station.
Starke County Police Still Looking for Koontz Lake Robbery Suspects
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department continues investigating an armed robbery at a Koontz Lake gas station Monday night. Sheriff Bill Dulin says that as of Tuesday afternoon, his department has gotten numerous tips, but so far, “nothing has produced solid information that would lead to a suspect.”
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Koontz Lake Gas Station
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake.
Starke County Police Respond to Armed Robbery Incident
Officers with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to an armed robbery incident at the gas station in Koontz Lake on Monday night.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect
An armed robbery incident is under investigation with the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
LaPorte County Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Armed Robbery Suspect
LaPorte County Police are asking for the public’s help in finding an armed robbery suspect. Maurice J. Williams, 25, is wanted on an active arrest warrant, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Police believe he robbed Next Door Foods on U.S. 12 near Michigan City on April 28.
Public Assistance Sought as La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Armed Robbery
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an armed robbery suspect who allegedly attempted to rob a Next Door Foods Saturday night.
Police are investigating an armed robbery that reportedly occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 28th. Continue reading
Rolling Prairie Man Sentenced in U.S. District Court for January Crime Spree
A Rolling Prairie man was sentenced to 15 years in prison, following a series of armed robberies in LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. Timothy Bennitt, 27, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in South Bend, for robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II.
Two Arrested, Following Bi-County Crime Spree
Two arrests have been made in connection with a series of armed robberies and other crimes in LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. According to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy E. Bennitt, 28, and Nathan D. Kellogg, 32, are being held in the LaPorte County Jail after being linked to a series of crimes since early January. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Armed Robbery at Rolling Prairie Restaurant
An armed robbery at a Rolling Prairie restaurant is being investigated by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 12:30 Saturday afternoon to the Blacksmith Shop restaurant. Continue reading
Restaurant Employee Pistol Whipped By Robber
A fast-food restaurant in LaPorte was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning, and police there are seeking the public’s help to make an arrest. Continue reading
Suspect Arrested in LaPorte Armed Robbery Incident
A bit of investigation has led to the arrest of a LaPorte man in connection with an armed robbery at Marshall’s Custom Meats.
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LaPorte Police Investigate Weekend Armed Robbery
LaPorte Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery over the weekend.
According to information provided by the police department, the incident occurred in the 100 block of East Lincolnway on Saturday morning. Officers arrived on scene several minutes before 3:00 a.m. to the gas station.
Armed Robbery Under Investigation in LaPorte County
An armed robbery near the LaPorte/Porter county line is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Department.
According to a news release, the incident happened this morning around 5:30 a.m. at Gallop’s Marathon. A 59-year-old truck driver told authorities he was sitting in the cab of his semi-truck when the suspect opened the door and pointed a gun at the victim.
