East Chicago Shooter Claims He Was Hired To Shoot
On February 2, 2025 East Chicago Police were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 2500 block of Cardinal Dr. Upon arrival, the ECPD made contact with 3 males who stated they were inside ....
East Chicago Woman Charged With Two Felonies For Drug Dealing
On Friday, February 7, 2025 East Chicago Police Officers made a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of E 136th & Deodar St, according to charging documents. The traffic stop was initially for ....
Fort Wayne Man Charged With Child Solicitation In Portage
On Thursday, February 6, 2025 Portage Police responded to 6532 U.S. Hwy 6 at Dunkin Donuts for a 39 year old male who allegedly was driving from Fort Wayne to meet a 13 year old ....
Remains of Missing Woman Discovered By Portage Police in December
Portage Detectives began investigating the cold-case disappearance of Shannon Orton in the summer of 2023 after being contacted by the Hobart Police Department with new information, according to Portage Police. Ms. Shannon Orton disappeared from ....
Former East Chicago Man Charged Again In Human Trafficking Of A Child
An extensive investigation by Merrillville & Milwaukee Police ended with charges of Promotion of Child Sexual Trafficking for a Chicago man this week. An investigation that initially started in September of 2024 involving a 15 ....
Heroic Sheriff Officer & Tree Company Rescues Dog From Rooftop
Lake County Sheriff’s Department Officers launched a dramatic rescue to save a dog that somehow made its way to the roof of a three-story house, according to Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. On Tuesday, ....
HAMMOND SWAT NABS ONE OF LAKE COUNTY’S MOST WANTED
On February 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 AM, Hammond Police responded to the 6400 block of New Hampshire in reference to a SWAT call-out, according to Hammond Police. James Robert Elliott, who was added to ....
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter Launches Gun Safety Literacy Program for K-3 Students
February 4, 2025 In an effort to protect the youngest members of our community, Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter has launched the Gun Safety Literacy Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at teaching children in kindergarten ....
Oak Brook Police Apprehend Motor Vehicle Thieves With Hammond Ties
Oak Brook, IL— On 01/31/2025 at approximately 2:55 AM, Oak Brook Police officers responded to York Woods subdivision for a delayed suspicious incident report. While enroute to the area officers located a dark colored Nissan ....
Sunday Morning Shots Fired Leads To Arrest Of Two Illegal Immigrants In East Chicago
On February 2, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, East Chicago Police Officers were dispatched to 2525 Cardinal Drive in reference to shots fired, according to Chief Jose Rivera. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the resident, ....
