Starke County is expanding the list of employees allowed to have firearms in county buildings.
Continue readingCommunity Corrections Officers Now Allowed to Carry Firearms in Starke County Facilities
Two Arrested after LaPorte County Police Seize Three Firearms during Traffic Stop
Two Gary men were arrested, after LaPorte County Police say they seized three pistols during a traffic stop, one of which had been reported stolen. Sheriff’s deputies say it happened Friday morning in the 4000 block of West U.S. 20.
Continue readingMarkus Miller Sentenced in Pulaski Circuit Court to 34.5 Years in Prison
A man convicted of pointing a gun at police who were trying to serve an arrest warrant has been sentenced to 34-and-a-half years in the Indiana Department of Correction. Markus W. Miller was sentenced last week in Pulaski Circuit Court, according to Prosecutor Kelly Gaumer.
Continue readingMarkus Miller Convicted of Multiple Felony Counts in Pulaski Circuit Court
A man was found guilty in Pulaski Circuit Court Monday of multiple felony counts, after police say he pointed a gun at them while they were trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Continue readingThree Arrested after LaPorte County Police Report Finding Cocaine, Firearms during Toll Road Traffic Stops
Three New York State men were arrested after separate traffic stops on the Indiana Toll Road reportedly turned up cocaine and handguns. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say Nikia L. Wright, 26, of Buffalo, was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of dealing in cocaine, after officers say they found a significant amount of a white powder substance in the vehicle he was driving.
Continue readingIllinois Man Arrested after Allegedly Leading LaPorte County Police on Chase through Several Fields
An Illinois man was arrested Friday, after he allegedly led LaPorte County Police on a motor vehicle pursuit through several fields and into LaPorte. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a passenger vehicle for following another vehicle too closely near Range Road and U.S. 20 at around 10:00 a.m.
Continue readingSuspected Drug Dealer Arrested following LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A LaPorte County traffic stop led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer Thursday morning. A sheriff’s deputy says he pulled over an eastbound SUV on the Indiana Toll Road for traffic infractions. A search of the vehicle allegedly turned up a large amount of an illegal drug and a pistol.
Continue readingWanted Elkhart Man Arrested after Loaded Pistol Reportedly Found during LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A wanted Elkhart man was arrested Friday, after LaPorte County Police say they found a loaded pistol during a traffic stop. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle driven by Jefferey W. Wade, 32, on U.S. 20 near Fail Road, for speeding and a pair of traffic infractions while changing lanes.
Continue readingCulver Man Arrested in Connection with Illinois Firearms Theft
A Culver man has been arrested, in connection with the theft of firearms from a home in Joliet, Illinois. Marshall County Police say they got information about a suspect in the alleged theft on Monday, and the suspect was identified as Kristofer Ryan Conley, 20.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Police Report Finding Stolen Handgun during U.S. 30 Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on U.S. 30 reportedly turned up a stolen handgun Saturday night. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over an eastbound passenger vehicle approaching County Road 700 West for speeding and a traffic infraction.
Continue readingOhio Man Arrested after Firearm, Cash Reportedly Found during LaPorte County Traffic Stop
An Ohio man was arrested, after a LaPorte County traffic stop reportedly turned up a firearm and a large amount of cash. Sheriff’s deputies say it happened Sunday morning on the Indiana Toll Road. Police say they pulled over a westbound passenger vehicle after it followed another vehicle too closely and committed a traffic infraction while changing lanes.
Continue readingLaPorte County Traffic Stop Reportedly Turns Up Guns, Drugs
Two South Bend residents face drug- and gun-related charges following a LaPorte County traffic stop. A LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy says he was driving westbound on U.S. 20 near Range Road just after 6:30 Wednesday, when he saw a Ford passenger vehicle brake suddenly and pull onto the shoulder without signaling. The deputy reportedly tried to run a computer check on the license plate, but discovered that the registration was false.
Continue readingWinamac Police Officer Takes Course to Become a Certified Firearms Instructor
Winamac’s Police Department will soon have an officer certified in firearms training once Officer Tyler Campbell completes his training.
A Monday’s Winamac Town Council meeting, Town Marshal Mike Buchanan shared that Campbell is attending a week-long firearms class. He said Campbell’s certification will assist the Winamac PD with future training. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information Following String of Burglaries
Several firearms and cash were reportedly stolen during a series of burglaries last week in northeast LaPorte County. Continue reading
New Laws Effective Wednesday
Legislation that allows Indiana residents to legally own a sawed-off shotgun takes effect, today.
Senate Bill 433 is one of several changes to Indiana law made by the General Assembly earlier this year. The bill repeals a prohibition on owning a sawed-off shotgun so long as the weapon is developed by a licensed manufacturer.
Firearms Policy Discussed by Oregon-Davis School Board
The Oregon-Davis School Board members approved the first reading of a firearms policy during their meeting this week.
Superintendent Greg Briles said the school’s policy will reflect the state’s policy. As per state law, firearms may be in a school employee’s locked car out of the sight of the public.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Ordinance Restricting Weapons at Courthouse
The courthouse is now a weapon-free zone, thanks to the ordinance passed by the Starke County Commissioners at their recent meeting. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed ordinance that would restrict firearms and other weapons at courthouse facilities as well as other public meetings. There was no public comment, and the Commissioners voted to approve the ordinance.
“We’re just trying to protect our court, protect our judge, protect the people who work at the courthouse, and also us,” said Commissioner Dan Bridegroom.
