Habitual Offender Charged In Death Of Hammond Man
A Gary man has been charged with Dealing In Cocaine and Dealing In A Controlled Substance Resulting In A Death Back in January of 2024, a Hammond man died as a result of an overdose. ....
Category: Lake County News
Death Investigation Underway Sunday
A search Sunday which included Cadaver Dogs from a group called Victim Found K9 Search & Rescue, DNR, St John Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Department, and St John Fire concluded with finding a deceased male ....
Hobart Fire Responds To Chuck E. Cheese
The Hobart Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation at Chuck E. Cheese, according to Hobart Fire Chief Enrique Lopez. Upon arrival, crews found occupants evacuating the building, and the manager reported light smoke ....
Welfare Check Finds 5 Individuals Deceased
In what seems to be an apparent murder-suic***, the Lake County Coroner has identified the deceased from Lake Station this afternoon. The Lake County Coroner has identified the deceased as: Briana Payne - 27 Alayna ....
Pursuit Leads To Drug Bust After Suspect Runs In Drug House
On February 20, 2025, a Gary Police Officer was on patrol when they observed a yellow Kia being driven by Jaylon Thigpen. The officer recognized Thigpen from prior law enforcement contacts. The officer reported that ....
Alleged Amber Alert Suspect Stopped By Indiana Police Friday
A 39-year-old man suspected in the fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old woman, wounding an 11-year-old boy and the kidnapping of an 8-year-old boy in Chicago is in custody at the Lake County Jail after leading ....
Suspect That Hit Chicago Officer Captured After Indiana Chase
Shortly after 7 PM, Thursday, police officers with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alert about the driver of a stolen Volkswagen on 80/94. The driver fled a traffic stop conducted by officers ....
4 People Shot Including 10 Year Old In Black Oak
On February 20, 2025, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Gary Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of 5800 W. 29th Place. As officers were en route, additional calls came in, ....
Gary Man Commits Armed Robbery RIGHT NEXT DOOR to Highland Police Station
On January 30, 2025, the Highland Police Department was dispatched to a report of a robbery at the Citgo Gas Station on Ridge Road, right next to the Highland police station. According to court documents, ....
Lake Station Man Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison For a Crime Against Children Offense
HAMMOND – Matthew A. Bugielski, 26 years old, of Lake Station, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children, announced Acting United States Attorney ....
