The correctional officer killed in Sunday’s stabbing at the Indiana State Prison has been identified. Lieutenant Eugene Lasco died from his injuries, after he was attacked by an offender, according to the Indiana Department of Correction. Lasco was 57 years old, lived in LaPorte County, and had worked at the prison since 2009.
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A stabbing at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City has left one staff member dead and another injured. The Indiana Department of Correction announced the incident in a social media post Sunday evening.
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A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
Continue readingThe death of an inmate at the State Prison in Michigan City is being investigated by Indiana State Police. The inmate has been identified as Daniel L. Heflin, 30, originally from Goshen. Officers say he was incarcerated after pleading guilty to murder in Elkhart Circuit Court in 2012.
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A Wisconsin woman was arrested at a LaPorte County gas station Friday morning. Indiana State Police say they were talking to the occupants of a silver Lexus at the Speedway at U.S. 20 and U.S. 35, when they noticed the smell of burnt marijuana. Troopers say they then found several hypodermic needles. One of them reportedly contained a brown substance.
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Delivering a baby in a semi truck on the side of the Indiana Toll Road is how one state trooper spent his Friday afternoon. Indiana State Police say Trooper Thomas Maymi was observing traffic while parked near the 52 mile-marker in LaPorte County. A truck stopped, and a man got out and ran across the highway asking for help for his pregnant wife.
Continue readingA Monday morning crash on I-94 in La Porte County claimed the life of a Lake Station man.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of the two officers involved in a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve in Starke County. Patrolman Richard Prater has been with the Sheriff’s Department for 14 years, while Patrolman Blake Bennett has been with the department for one year and 10 months.
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A wanted Chicago man faces the possibility of additional charges, after allegedly leading police on a chase from LaPorte to Burns Harbor Saturday. It began when LaPorte City Police tried to pull over a vehicle driven by Thomas L. Baskin, 37, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingA driver who was killed in a crash last month in Miami County has been identified as a rural Kewanna woman. Indiana State Police say Candace Girton, 29, died on November 24, when the car she was driving crossed the center line on State Road 16 and crashed head-on into a car going the other way, before catching on fire.
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A Knox man has been charged in an officer involved shooting that took place on Thanksgiving in La Porte County.
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Two people are in custody following a police pursuit that started in Michigan City, traveled into Michigan and eventually terminated in the City of La Porte.
Continue readingA suspect was reportedly shot by LaPorte County Police Thursday. Indiana State Police say the Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 7000 block of County Road 500 West, at around 5:15 p.m. When they got there, officers say they were immediately met by gunfire, and a police vehicle was struck. Officers reportedly shot back, hitting the suspect.
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Agencies around the state are partnering with officials from the Drug Enforcement Agency and the 525 Foundation to take part in the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
Continue readingIndiana State Police will be stepping up patrols over the Labor Day weekend. Extra troopers will be patrolling the highways, thanks to two federally-funded programs.
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A collaborative effort from the Indiana State Police, Marshall County Drug Task Force and several other agencies resulted in the arrest of a man who reportedly stole a vehicle out of Bremen.
Continue readingA La Porte man died in a two vehicle accident on Thursday morning in rural Scipio Township in La Porte County.
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Indiana State Police troopers will be required to use body cameras by next spring. It’s one of a number of steps announced by Governor Eric Holcomb Tuesday, as part of his larger strategy to address equity and inclusion.
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As many students return to school this week, Indiana State Police troopers will be patrolling to watch for school bus stop arm violations.
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A North Judson man was killed in a suspected homicide Thursday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of County Road 1025 East at around 3:30 a.m. Calling blood clean up services we made the process of gathering clues faster.
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