The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with a vandalism investigation at the Dunes Summer Theatre in Michiana Shores.
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Wanted South Bend Woman Arrested following Police Chase
A South Bend woman wanted by authorities in St. Joseph and Lake counties now faces additional charges following a police chase early Thursday morning. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say it began in Berrien County, Michigan, when police tried to check on a vehicle’s occupants.
Continue readingWanted LaPorte County Man Arrested following Police Chase Sunday
A LaPorte County man wanted on suspicion of dealing in a controlled substance was taken into custody Sunday, but not before police say he tried to get away on a motorcycle and then checked into a Michigan City motel. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say they went to a home in the 3700 block of East County Road 100 South at about 6:15 p.m. to try to locate Tyler T. Lukac, 26.
Continue readingLaPorte County Jail Inmates, Staff Test Negative for COVID-19
Several sick inmates at the LaPorte County Jail have tested negative for COVID-19. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says 19 inmates and three contract employees were tested Monday, after several inmates were showing potential symptoms of the coronavirus and more had been exposed.
Continue readingWanted Michigan City Man Faces Additional Charges following LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A Michigan City man with an arrest warrant now faces additional charges, following a traffic stop near Rolling Prairie Sunday morning. A LaPorte County sheriff’s deputy says he was heading east on U.S. 20 west of State Road 2, when a speeding passenger vehicle passed his police car.
Continue readingLaPorte County Man Accused of Child Exploitation, Possession of Child Pornography
A LaPorte County man was arrested on suspicion of child exploitation, possession of child pornography, and voyeurism, following two weeks of investigation. LaPorte County sheriff’s deputies say they were called to a home in the 2800 block of North Abraham Court on April 1 to help the Indiana Department of Child Services with a welfare check.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested after Fatal Four-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 6
A Knox man has been arrested, following a four-vehicle crash that reportedly killed a Kingsford Heights woman Friday. LaPorte County Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to the 1400 block of east U.S. 6 just before 2:00 p.m.
Continue readingComplaint of Shots Fired Reportedly Leads to Arrest of Goshen Man in LaPorte County
A complaint of shots fired reportedly led to the arrest of a Goshen man in LaPorte County. Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to the area of U.S. 20 and County Road 350 East just before 11:30 Tuesday morning.
Continue readingLaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Making Adjustments in Response to COVID-19
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it’s adjusting its operations in response to COVID-19. Deputies will continue to respond to all emergency and in-progress calls, but they may be wearing latex gloves.
Continue readingLaPorte Sheriff’s Office Reports Increases in Several Violent Crime Categories in 2019
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office saw increases in several violent crime categories last year. Its 2019 annual report was released last week.
Continue readingNew York Man Arrested after Police Report Finding Drugs during Toll Road Traffic Stop
A New York man is accused of dealing or delivering marijuana, following a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road Wednesday afternoon. LaPorte County Police say they saw a westbound vehicle following too closely, speeding, and then committing a third violation when changing lanes.
Continue readingLaPorte County Police to Conduct Overtime Patrols, Sobriety Checkpoints in March
LaPorte County Police will be cracking down on drunk driving in March. Sheriff’s deputies will be conducting overtime patrols and sobriety checkpoints. It’s part of a statewide enforcement campaign with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Continue readingLaPorte County Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Child Molesting
A man has been charged with multiple counts of child molesting, following an investigation in LaPorte County. Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to a home in rural Noble Township on February 7, regarding an unwanted guest. When the deputy got there, he was told that a sex offense had just occurred. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division began assisting.
Continue readingCalifornia Man Arrested after Police Report Finding Drugs during Toll Road Traffic Stop
A California man is accused of dealing or delivering marijuana, following a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road Tuesday afternoon. LaPorte County Police say they pulled over an eastbound passenger vehicle for several traffic violations.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Separate Traffic Stops Tuesday on Indiana Toll Road
LaPorte County Police made two separate arrests for drug-related offenses Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road. Officers say Amanda J. Salmons, 34, of Cortland, Ohio is accused of the Level 5 felony of dealing in marijuana, after a traffic stop allegedly turned up a large quantity of the drug.
Continue readingSemi Driver Allegedly Drives Around Stopped Traffic, Crashes into Irrigation Equipment
A semi driver faces multiple citations, after police say he crashed into irrigation equipment that was being moved on State Road 2 Tuesday afternoon. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies say they had blocked traffic in both directions on State Road 2 at County Road 600 East, when an eastbound semi drove around the stopped traffic and into a turn lane, narrowly missing a marked police vehicle.
Continue readingDeath of Chicago Man Found in LaPorte County Pond Being Treated As Homicide
The death of a man found in a LaPorte County pond Friday morning is now being treated as a homicide. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says the man, whose body was found in water south of Fish Lake, has been identified as Joseph D. Clopton, 47, of Chicago. Police say Clopton had been reported missing on December 19.
Continue readingLaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Investigating after Body Found in Water
LaPorte County Police are investigating, after a body was found in water south of Fish Lake. The Sheriff’s Office was called to the 4300 block of South County Road 800 East around 10:00 a.m. Friday
Continue readingLaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Issues 126 Citations during Increased Holiday Patrols
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office’s recent overtime holiday patrols resulted in 258 traffic stops and 126 citations. The 24-day mobilization was funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the larger “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It to Live It” campaigns.
Continue readingSingle-Vehicle Crash in Rural LaPorte County Injures Michigan City Man
A Michigan City man was hurt when a car apparently left the road and hit two trees in rural LaPorte County. Sheriff’s deputies say it happened around 3:45 Saturday morning in the 3900 block of North County Road 100 West.
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