South Bend Man Accused of Vehicle Theft, Drug Possession following LaPorte County Traffic Stop

Driving a stolen vehicle with illegal drugs inside is what LaPorte County Police say landed a South Bend man in jail Wednesday night. A sheriff’s deputy says he was driving west on U.S. 20 near U.S. 35 when a computer check on the license plate of the vehicle in front of him revealed that it had been reported stolen.

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Two Arrested after Traffic Stop in North Judson

North Judson Police Department photo

Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in North Judson on Wednesday evening.

According to police, North Judson Chief Deputy Frank Thomas initiated a traffic stop after the driver was reportedly recognized by the officer as a person with known arrest warrants. The driver did not stop and allegedly made erratic movements and crossed over the fog line. The driver did pull over about a half of a mile down the road.

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