Gary Man Charged With Double Murder
On August 29, 2025, Alex Dominque Russell, 35, of Gary, was arrested for the July 31 murders of Dante Givens and Deon Stewart, both of Illinois. Detective Jason Szemes of the Indiana State Excise Police ....
ONE DEAD, ONE CRITICALLY INJURED IN CRETE TOWNSHIP SHOOTING
On September 2, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Will County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 2300 block of East Exchange Street in Crete Township for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a black ....
Hammond Woman Charged After Striking Man in Head with Metal Pole Over Vape
Hammond — A 29-year-old Hammond woman has been charged after police say she struck a man in the head with a metal pole during a late-night argument. According to court documents, charges were filed September ....
Portage Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Break-In Attempt
A 43-year-old Portage man has been charged after police say he attempted to break into a family member’s home, violated a no-contact order, and resisted officers who found him hiding in a garage. According to ....
Two Teens Shot Monday Outside Restaurant In Hammond
On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:23 p.m., Hammond Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Becker Street after two males, one of which was a juvenile, reported being shot in the ....
Hammond Man Charged in Violent Park Attack That Left Autistic Adult with Serious Injuries
A 25-year-old Hammond man has been charged after police say he punched and kicked a man during an attack at Hessville Park that was recorded and shared on social media. According to court documents, charges ....
Water Rescue on Long Lake Rushes Man to Hospital
Liberty Township – Just after 6 PM, on Monday, September 1, 2025 Liberty Township firefighters were sent to Long Lake in lower Liberty Township for a missing male subject on the lake. Chiefs Brian Duncan ....
Correctional Facility Worker Accused of Taking Cash to Smuggle Marijuana into Westville Prison
A kitchen supervisor at the Westville Correctional Facility has been charged after investigators allege she accepted money in exchange for smuggling contraband into the prison. According to court documents, charges were filed September 2, 2025, ....
LaPorte Woman Charged After Alleged Theft at Kohl’s, Oxycodone Found in Purse
A Laporte woman has been charged in Lake County after police say she attempted to steal nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s and was later found with an oxycodone pill in her purse. According ....
Two Illinois Men Charged After Retail Thefts in Schererville and Munster
Two Illinois men are facing charges in Lake County after police say they stole Nike shoes from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Schererville and more than $2,000 worth of products from a CVS in Munster. According ....
