A rollover crash in LaPorte County left one person with possible injuries Monday. LaPorte County Police say it happened around noon at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Wilhelm Road.
Continue readingOne Hurt in U.S. 20 Rollover Crash Monday
Illinois Man Accused of Dealing Marijuana, Following LaPorte County Police Chase
An Illinois man was arrested on suspicion of dealing marijuana after allegedly leading LaPorte County Police on a pursuit early Saturday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say they pulled over a vehicle driven by Nikko J. Shack, 23, of Dolton, Illinois, after seeing it commit two traffic infractions on southbound U.S. 35 a few minutes after midnight.
Continue readingPennsylvania Man Accused of Meth Dealing, Following LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A LaPorte County traffic stop last Friday led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man on suspicion of dealing meth. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle on the Toll Road after seeing it commit a pair of traffic infractions.
Continue readingMichigan City Man Arrested in Connection with Wanatah Bank Robbery
A Michigan City man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s bank robbery in Wanatah. LaPorte County Police say Terry A. West Jr., 44, has formally been arrested for the Level 5 felony of robbery, following a formal police interview.
Continue readingWanatah Bank Robbery Leads to Police Pursuit in Porter County
A robbery at a Wanatah bank Tuesday morning has led to two people being taken into custody. LaPorte County Police say the robbery happened shortly before 11:00 at the Horizon Bank on West First Street.
Continue readingNew Prairie Middle School Student Arrested, Following Threat Investigation
LaPorte County Police say they’ve arrested a 13-year-old girl for intimidation, in connection with a threat that caused a “lockout” at New Prairie Middle School Friday. The sheriff’s office says Deputy Paul Adams, who serves as New Prairie’s school resource officer, continued to investigate the threatening text message over the weekend.
Continue readingLaPorte County Police Investigating Threatening Text Message Sent to New Prairie Middle School Student
LaPorte County Police are investigating, after a threatening text message was received by a New Prairie Middle School student Thursday night. Officers say the message came from a number the student didn’t recognize, but it included a direct threat to the school’s safety and security.
Continue readingSecond Man Arrested in Connection with LaPorte County Pursuit
The passenger of a vehicle that reportedly led police on a pursuit through LaPorte County Monday has reportedly been taken into custody. LaPorte County Police say Travis E. Hatchel, 33, was found Wednesday at a residence in the Countryside Village Mobile Home Community in South Bend, following anonymous tips from citizens.
Continue readingLaPorte Resident Dies in Rollover Crash on State Road 39
A single-vehicle rollover crash has claimed the life of a LaPorte resident. LaPorte County Police say it happened around 8:15 Saturday night on State Road 39 near the ramps to the Indiana Toll Road. Deputies believe a 2005 Ford SUV was heading north on State Road 39, when it left the east side of the roadway, rolled several times, became upright, and traveled back onto 39, before eventually coming to a stop.
Continue readingLaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Tuesday Morning Crash on U.S. 20
One person was hurt and multiple vehicles were damaged in a crash on U.S. 20 Tuesday morning. LaPorte County Police say it happened around 5:20 CDT at Fail Road.
Continue readingMan Wanted by LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Arrested in Chicago
A man wanted on suspicion of child solicitation in LaPorte County was finally taken into custody Friday. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says a criminal arrest warrant was issued for Lee T. Hall back in 2015, but he had eluded authorities since then.
Continue readingFatal Crash Reported on State Road 39 in LaPorte County
LaPorte County Police are investigating a fatal crash on State Road 39. The crash investigation had the road closed between county roads 650 North and 800 North Thursday afternoon, according to a Facebook post from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. It finally reopened around 6:50 p.m. Officers say more information will be released Friday.
LaPorte County Traffic Stop Leads to Lengthy Prison Sentence for South Bend Man
A South Bend man has been sentenced to almost 22 years in prison, in connection with a LaPorte County traffic stop that reportedly turned up heroin, crack, and a .38 caliber revolver back in April. Marvin Cates, 43, was sentenced in U.S. District Court for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingPre-Halloween Compliance Sweep Turns Up Three Non-Compliant Sex Offenders in LaPorte County
With trick-or-treating coming up, police in LaPorte County teamed up Wednesday for a compliance check on the county’s sex offenders. Of the 102 people registered as sexually violent predators or offenders against children, three of them were found to be non-complaint, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Security Deputies at Michigan City Courthouse
Two LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies were injured Friday morning, after a man reportedly walked into the Michigan City Courthouse and started attacking them. The Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Duncan, 37, of Michigan City, was entering the security checkpoint and without warning, “sucker punched” Courthouse Security Deputy Jon Keene in the nose.
Rural LaPorte County Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash
A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a rural LaPorte County man Saturday. Shortly after 5:00 a.m., deputies with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office were called to County Road 400 North near County Road 850 West in Coolspring Township.
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Scammer Posing as Deputy
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to be on the lookout for a phone scammer pretending to be one of its deputies. The Sheriff’s Office says several people have reported getting a call from someone claiming to be LaPorte County Sheriff’s Sergeant Tony Wallace. Continue reading
LaPorte Resident Injured in U.S. 35 Crash Wednesday Morning
A crash on U.S. 35 in rural LaPorte County Wednesday morning sent one person to the hospital. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 7:20 just south of Schultz Road. Officers believe Rachel Tibbs, 67, of LaPorte, was driving south on U.S. 35 in a 2014 Ford SUV, when for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway, traveled into a ditch, and overturned, coming to a rest on its roof.
Four Arrested in Connection with Kingsbury Industrial Park Home Burglary
LaPorte County Police have arrested four people in connection with last month’s burglary of a home in the Kingsbury Industrial Park. It was initially reported on July 18. At the time, officers said a group of people had apparently vandalized the home and stole several items while the resident, a 72-year-old Vietnam War veteran, was away visiting family.
Motorcycle Rider Dies in Tuesday Night Crash in Rural LaPorte County
A motorcycle rider is dead, after a crash Tuesday night in rural LaPorte County. LaPorte County Police say it happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 421 and County Road 800 South.
