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UPDATE: Lanes cleared after I-94 westbound crash, INDOT says
A crash left two right lanes of Interstate 94 westbound blocked Friday evening, the Indiana Department of Transportation reported.
New, more severe charges filed in fatal domestic case that once pitched no jail time
New, more severe charges, filed in Porter County fatal domestic abuse case that had plea for no jail time until judge rejected the proposal.
Passenger airlifted Friday after vehicle pulled in front of her on U.S. 20, Porter County police say
Police said they were called to the crash site around 7 a.m. Friday and learned the CRV was southbound on Brummitt Road when the driver apparently ignored the stop sign and pulled into the path of the westbound vehicle.
Flashing lights in Lake Michigan prove not to be someone in distress, officials say
Department officials said they and other emergency agencies responded to the beach shortly before 9 p.m. prepared to carry out a rescue.
Altercation stemming from car crash results in man’s homicide, charges say
Billy A. Cross Jr. was charged for fatally shooting Kylin Bursey, 33, in head, neck and back while both men were standing outside their vehicles April 30.
Witness testifies man said friend was 'not the first person he had killed that day'
The witness said Drew Carter III also told her he was trying to find a woman called 'Little Debbie,' whom the witness said supposedly ended up dead days later.
Porter County toddlers found playing in road while dad slept, police say
"The place was overall uninhabitable," according to police.
Porter County foster child's death ruled a homicide, officials say
The child died after being taken April 27 to Memorial Hospital from a home in Liberty Township in Porter County, officials said.
Hosey: Retired cop takes courtroom back to '66
“It must have been a struggle of some type,” Collins said. “The television was knocked off the stand to the floor.”
Hammond police cracking down on trucks in residential areas
"We appreciate the public's vigilance and encourage residents to report any violations they observe," police said.
Region man charged with sharing child p*rn, police say
"The Indiana State Police will continue to aggressively investigate and pursue these child exploitation crimes and crimes against children," the agency said.
Past president of Sin City Deciples sentenced to 17 years, officials say
He was second in command behind the founder of the club.
Young person airlifted to hospital after moped crash, Region police say
Emergency medical officials were called to the scene and the young person was airlifted to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, according to police.
Identity released of Region man found shot to death on street
"Officers arrived on scene along with Gary Fire Department and they located a male subject lying in the middle of the street," Gary police said in a statement.
Suspect arrested for killing 33-year-old man on April 30 in Gary, PD says
Billy Antonio Cross Jr. has been arrested in connection to the murder of 33-year-old Kylin Bursey on April 30 in Gary, police said in a statement.
1 homicide, 2 gunshot victims Monday in Gary, PD says
A 28-year-old Gary man was found dead on Monday in the 4300 block of West 20th Avenue in Gary, police said in a statement
Judge rejects Buncich request for reduced prison sentence
The 78-year-old currently is scheduled to be released Oct. 5, 2027, from the federal inmate medical center in Springfield, Missouri, records show.
Documents reveal correctional officer allegedly provided drugs, phone to at least 4 men in LCJ
John Hoch, 56, was charged Friday for trafficking with an inmate. Multiple men told police they saw him deliver contraband on occasions dating back to December.
Weekend shooting death of 65-year-old Region man a homicide, officials say
CROWN POINT — The shooting death Saturday of a 65-year-old Gary man has been ruled a homicide by the Lake County Coroner's Office.
Intoxicated driver struck motorcycle, caused death of passenger, police say
The driver of the motorcycle and passenger were thrown from the bike and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to police.
Portage hotel fire sends 2 to hospital, officials say
Search crews reportedly woke up several of the guests and removed them from the building.
Young person injured in I-94 road rage shooting, police say
Anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact detective Chris Eagles at 219-696-6242.
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Illinois man arrested after meeting underage girl at Cedar Lake motel, cops say
According to charging documents, Susano Avila had met the 14-year-old on a app and had several conversations with her over multiple weeks. He picked up the girl from Lowell and took her to the Economy Inn where he performed sexual acts with the underage individual.
Trial opens for man charged with 2019 murder of mother of 6
Drew Carter III, 46, stands trial on charges he murdered Jessica Flores, 36, and forcibly confined another woman in a vehicle on Feb. 25, 2019.
Hefty sum awarded to victim in former officer’s OWI crash at 2016 Gary Air Show, jury rules
The City of Gary and former Lake County police Lt. Guy Mikulich will pay a total of just under $20 million to the victim who was severely injured in the crash.
Region woman charged with dealing deadly drug
Bond for the death charge is reportedly set at $100,000 cash.
Yet another man nabbed in Valpo on allegations of seeking sex with a child, police say
The accused said he was at the site to meet the girl "and to see if he was being scammed or not," police said.
Hot air balloon swipes Region power lines, 3 sent to hospital, officials say
"The balloon envelope and basket were still attached to each other and 3 people were found inside the basket," the fire department reported.
Portage murder trial to begin this week after 2 delays
Richard Cooley is accused of murdering his wife, 47-year-old Dana Cooley, during the morning of Feb. 13, 2023, officials say.
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