Gary Man Charged With Kidnapping and Rape After Police Chase
A Gary man is facing a wide range of felony charges after investigators say he kidnapped and raped a woman he had recently met at a Gary train station, then fled police in a stolen ....
State Police Lowell Investigations Division Requested to Investigate Officer Involved Shooting in New Chicago
New Chicago- On September 20th, 2025, the Indiana State Police District #13 Investigations Division was requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred in New Chicago, according to Sgt Glen Fifield. Preliminary information shows ....
East Chicago Police Department Make An Arrest In Homicide Investigation
On August 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM, East Chicago Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at 3612 Superior Court, Apartment #5. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male victim with a gunshot wound ....
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on Route 30 in Dyer
Dyer – A motorcyclist was seriously injured Friday evening following a crash with a pickup truck on U.S. Route 30 in Dyer. The collision occurred around 7:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Route 30, ....
Wheeler High School Threat Deemed Not Credible; Homecoming Events Canceled Out of Caution
Porter County – The Porter County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Friday that an alleged threat reported at Wheeler High School was thoroughly investigated and determined to be not credible. School Resource Officers began looking into the ....
Portage Man Accused of Possessing Meth, Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop
HAMMOND— A Portage man is facing felony charges after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, a stolen handgun, and drug-dealing materials. According to court documents, ....
Highland Man Accused Of Shooting Woman In Garage, Arrested After I-80 Pursuit Into Illinois
HIGHLAND— A Highland man was taken into custody after police say he shot a woman inside a residential garage on Sandalwood Drive and then led officers on a chase onto I-80 into Illinois, where his ....
Elmhurst Man Faces Charges After Chesterton Traffic Stop, Vehicle Pursuit, and Drug Arrest
CHESTERTON— An Elmhurst, Illinois man was arrested after Chesterton police say he fled from a traffic stop, resisted officers, and was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia following a pursuit. According to court ....
Inmate Charged After Officer Sprayed With Liquid at Lake County Jail
CROWN POINT — A Chicago man has been charged after authorities say he sprayed a correctional officer with liquid during an incident at the Lake County Jail earlier this month. According to court documents, the ....
Hobart Man Accused of Fleeing Crash That Left Motorcyclist Severely Injured
HOBART — Michael Von Winkiel, 30, a Hobart man, has been charged after authorities say he fled the scene of a crash that left a motorcyclist with severe injuries, according to court documents. According to ....
