A fundraiser to help gather funds to place Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in police patrol cars in La Porte County is set for Sunday, Sept. 8.
Continue readingBolt for the Heart Family 4K Set for September
UPDATED: La Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Accident
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash Monday morning. Officers say Billy J. Finney, 46, of Bridgman, Michigan died after he crashed a 2016 Harley Davidson on County Road 1000 North at Range Road, just after 5:00 a.m.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in La Porte County on Friday night.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of North Judson Man
A single vehicle accident in La Porte County early Sunday morning claimed the life of a North Judson man.
Continue readingLa Porte County Criminal Investigations Division Conducts Death Investigation
A death investigation is currently being conducted by the Criminal Investigations Division of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingTwo Arrested on Felony Charges after Vehicle Pursuit
A night of participating in the Operation Pullover event resulted in a La Porte County Sheriff’s Captain arresting two people after a vehicle and foot pursuit Saturday night.
Continue readingLa Porte County Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Firearms Violation Arrest
A man was lodged in the La Porte County Jail after a loaded firearm was apparently located in his vehicle during a traffic stop Monday afternoon.
Continue readingLa Porte County Deputies, Students Report High Collection in Drug Take Back Day
As prescription drug abuse grips the nation, it’s important not to become part of the statistic.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office, Students Prepare for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office will be working with area students to collect unwanted, expired and unused prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Escapes Injury in Tuesday Morning Crash
A La Porte County Sheriff’s Department on-duty deputy was not injured in a two-vehicle accident early Tuesday morning. However, in case of an accident you can quickly get in contact with a legal firm near you.
Continue readingLa Porte County Officials Respond to Fatal Crash
A single car accident in La Porte County Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a La Porte man.
Continue readingLa Porte County Woman Arrested after Reportedly Backing into Police Car
A rural La Porte County woman was arrested on Saturday evening after she allegedly backed into a La Porte County Sheriff’s Department vehicle.
Continue readingMore than $144,000 of Alleged Drug Trafficking Money Seized by La Porte County Sheriff’s Department
A recent discovery of more than $144,000 allegedly associated with the drug trafficking industry ranks as one of the largest seizures ever recorded in the history of La Porte County law enforcement.
Authorities say that shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19th, La Porte County Deputy Wade Wallace initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle on US 20, just west of CR 350.
Continue readingLa Porte County Traffic Stop Results in Three Arrests
Three individuals are in the La Porte County Jail after several drugs and items associated with drug dealing were reportedly discovered during a traffic stop along US Highway 20 last Tuesday.
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Agencies across Indiana Plan to Increase Patrols this March
As spring sets in, temperatures start to rise and winter ice and snow recede from the roadways, authorities report that drivers typically become more tempted to increase their speeds and take more risks behind the wheel.
Continue readingMichigan City Father Arrested Following Investigation into Infant Death
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has concluded their investigation into the death of an 8-week-old infant and an arrest has been made.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Infant Death
The death of an infant is under investigation by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
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 readingWalkerton Man Dies in La Porte County Accident
LaPorte County Crash Victim Identified
LaPorte County Police have released the name of the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 1000 North Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Michael Biolette, 18, of New Buffalo, Michigan, died of blunt force trauma, according to LaPorte County Coroner Bob Cutler.
