A LaPorte resident was arrested, after a police pursuit through LaPorte County and into Michigan Thursday. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says Michigan City Police pulled over a vehicle driven by Lavidika S. Johnson, 34, around 2:15 Thursday morning.
Continue readingFlorida Man Arrested After Allegedly Leading LaPorte County Police on Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
A Florida man was taken to jail, after allegedly leading LaPorte County Police on a pursuit Saturday morning. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says that around 8:00 a.m., a vehicle that had been reported stolen pulled into a gas station on U.S. 12 near the Michigan state line, where a sheriff’s deputy happened to be parked.
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 readingINDOT Announces State Road 49 Closure
A section of State Road 49 in Porter County will be closed to through traffic for the next two weeks. Starting today, the road will be closed between U.S. 20 and U.S. 12 so crews can dig up and replace a section of roadway. Continue reading