The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shared information involving a fatal vehicle accident on Highway 421 on January 15th.
Continue readingSingle-vehicle accident on Highway 421 ends in fatality
LCSO investigates vehicle vandalism along US 421
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several incidents along US 421 where vehicles were purposely damaged on December 13th.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on theft in Westville
WESTVILLE – According to an announcement made yesterday, December 4th, by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, they are looking for information relating to a theft that took place at the Dollar General in Westville.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal crash in Kankakee Township
A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff states that on Friday, November 21st at 9:09pm, deputies responded to State Road 2 and County Road 500 East, in reference to a crash involving two motor vehicles.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office to increase holiday patrols
As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Continue readingFather and son arrested following animal death investigation
LA PORTE – The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of John H. Lowe (58) and Hayden M.C. Lowe (22), both of La Porte, following an investigation that began last month.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office conducts compliance check on registered sex offenders
According to an announcement from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, personnel conducted a compliance check on Thursday, October 30th, on a selected group of registered sex offenders.
Continue readingBoy in custody in Michigan City after 2 adults found dead in double homicide
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WNDU) – According to our reporting partners at WNDU, a boy is in custody after police say two adults were found dead in a Michigan City home early Sunday morning.
Continue readingLate night crash results in OWI arrest
LA PORTE COUNTY – According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on September 22nd, 2025 at 11:04 PM, Sergeant Gabe Struss was traveling northbound on Pine Lake Avenue near Waverly Road when a southbound vehicle caught his attention as it was traveling more than the posted 35 miles per hour speed limit.
Continue readingLa Porte County citizens should be aware of phone scam
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, citizens are once again being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be either current or retired employees of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingHomeowner interrupts burglary; gets Shot
LA PORTE COUNTY – On Sunday September 21st, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 8:09 AM that morning, deputies responded to the 200 block of Lakeview Drive in Fish Lake regarding a burglary in progress resulting in one person being shot.
Continue readingWanted man bitten by K9 Simba following motor vehicle Pursuit
LA PORTE COUNTY – According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of Sunday September 21st around 3:36 AM, Deputy Austin Wells was standing on a sidewalk near the intersection of Lincolnway and Monroe Street in La Porte when he observed a vehicle traveling west on Lincolnway in excess of the posted speed limit (25 MPH).
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Lien Scam
Late last week the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office shared that a La Porte County resident had recently visited and produced an official-looking document.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Performs Double OWI Arrest
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on August 24th, a Deputy responded to the area of County Road 1000 South and County Road 125 East, in reference to a single vehicle crash in a field.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Cold Case
On March 11, 1989, deputies from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office responded to State Road 8 approximately one mile west of State Road 39 for a body located in a water filled ditch.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Coolspring Township Home Invasion
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 48-year-old Matthew J. Mayer of Elmira, New York, in connection with a home invasion that occurred last weekend.
Continue reading2025 Neil Thompson Memorial Scholarship Recipients Recognized
According to a release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, three students from La Porte County received scholarships this week in honor of fallen La Porte County Sheriff’s Deputy Neil Thompson. The students were presented with scholarships at the La Porte County Sheriff’s Merit Board August meeting.
Continue reading72-Year-Old Portage Man Arrested and Charged in La Porte Shooting
On July 24th, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announced arrest and criminal charges of 72-year-old Timothy C. Pochron of Portage in connection with the July 22nd shooting that occurred in Clinton Township.
Continue readingFatal Crash North of Wanatah Under Investigation by LCSO
On Sunday June 29th at 11:11 AM, deputies responded to the intersection of CR 800 South and CR 900 West regarding a single vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation determined the following had occurred:
Continue readingLa Porte County Residents Receiving Scam Phone Calls
According to information shared by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, they have been receiving reports of residents receiving hoax phone calls from scammers pretending to be employees of La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.
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