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CHS student denies pointing gun, says he hoped to scare off attackers, cops say
"Ryan Gengnagel reported he wanted to scare them off if they saw the handgun on his lap," according to police.
Chesterton High School student arrested for bringing gun on school property, police say
An 18-year-old Chesterton High School student has been charged in connection with an incident involving a handgun on school property, Chesterton police said.
Trial date reset for Gary man accused of fatally shooting man over $30,000 check
Anthony Cruz, 45, was charged with killing Kervin Dixon, 50, on Nov. 17, 2022. The two were "feuding" over the "improperly cashed" check, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Gary man wanted in shooting of ex-girlfriend’s friend
Devonte J. Green, 28, was charged Tuesday with attempted murder and unlawful carrying of a handgun for shooting a woman in the leg April 30 near his apartment.
Family located weeks after man dies in area crash, police say
"A niece from Chicago has come to Jasper County and claimed his remains, on May 15, 2024," police said.
Region man charged with attempted murder after shooting at passerby, records show
"He asked if we wanted to listen to crackheads fight for over an hour," police said.
Serious violent felon nabbed with gun, drugs, police say
MICHIGAN CITY — Information provided to police resulted in the arrest this week of a "serious violent felon" on charges of illegally possessing a gun, as well as various drug counts, police said.
Region police warn of family selling jewelry, sob story
"Be cautious of anyone approaching you with similar stories or trying to sell gold chains," police warn.
Driver blocking highway was 3 times legal limit for drinking, could not remember crash, cops say
The accused then said he wasn't positive he struck the truck and could not remember what he hit, saying it could have been another vehicle or possibly a concrete wall, according to police.
Chesterton student arrested for alleged gun possession Tuesday, PD said
Chesterton police took a high school student into custody for the alleged possession of a handgun inside the student's vehicle on Tuesday, police said in a statement.
Gary man sentenced to 25 years for shooting over dog's bathroom use
Tomecko Johnson Sr., 48, admitted in a plea agreement that he fatally shot Terrance Turner, 27, on July 8, 2020, in the 1200 block of Montana Street in Gary.
Hammond woman claimed she 'doesn’t remember' fatally stabbing boyfriend but believes she did, cops say
"Honestly, the only thing I can think of is that I grabbed the knife and I stabbed him..." Chukeya Rockett, 28, told police. She was charged Monday with murder.
Human remains discovered in Feb. in E.C. are match for missing Gary man
The coroner's office have identified human remains discovered in February in East Chicago to be a match for Davione J. Comanse, a Gary man who went missing in 2022.
Woman sentenced to 6 years for stabbing her sister’s then-boyfriend
Tamika Graves, 43, will serve four years in thein the Indiana Department of Correction and two years in Lake County Community Corrections.
Another motorist crashes into Region veterinary clinic, officials say
"The motorist, 'did not realize that she had already put the vehicle in drive when she leaned over to her right to retrieve the wallet,' " the CPD said.
Woman nabbed in Texas in Region OWI death, police say
The accused was taken into custody in Texas May 7 and has since been brought back to Indiana and the LaPorte County Jail where she is being held on a $20,000 cash-only bond, records show.
Storms down transmission towers; threat continues into Tuesday, officials say
The threat of severe weather continues into Tuesday night with the National Weather Service warning of the potential for more severe thunderstorms and an elevated tornado risk.
Woman fired bullets at vehicle that “cut her off,” documents say
Shana Joshua, 36, allegedly fired her gun at a man in a vehicle Wednesday near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Malcolm X Drive in Gary, court documents show.
Man charged with setting fire to Gary apartment building
Antonio Adger, 37, was captured on surveillance footage April 23 setting multiple small fires in the basem*nt of 501 Madison St., according to court documents.
Repeat child molester arrested, Hobart PD says
Brian Evans, 60, of Hammond, subsequently admitted to molesting a child after being called in for questioning last week, Hobart police said in a statement.
The Gary Police Department urges community members to 'Click It or Ticket'
"Seat belts save lives, and everyone– front seat and back, child and adult– needs to remember to buckle up," Gary Police Cmdr. Dawn Westerfield said.
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The fire spread from the attached garage to the home and the structure was significantly damaged, the chief said.
Lake prosecutor replaced after offering 'lenient' deal in fatal domestic case
Under the rejected agreement, the accused faced no more than four years to be served, not in jail, but as part of the alternative offered by the Porter County PACT program, records show.
92-year-old dead after Region driver crosses center line, police say
Passengers in both vehicles were injured, police said.
Porter County woman dies following crash on U.S. 20, officials report
The man said he saw the driver look in both directions at traffic and assumed she was going to turn eastbound on the highway, police said.
Indiana defends Lake County judicial selection process in Voting Rights Act case
"Plaintiffs point to no voting rule that impacts minority voters in Lake County differently than non-minority voters in Lake County," said Solicitor General James Barta.
Hobart PD asking public's assistance to identify theft suspect
The Hobart Police Department is seeking the public's assistance to help identify a theft suspect.
Suspect arrested for Whiting murder of teen in March, cops say
Leonardo Nunez, 20, was arrested for the the murder of 14-year-old Damien Abenante after the teenager was shot to death in March, the Whiting Police Department said.
Drunk driver struck man’s vehicle, left victim paralyzed, charges say
The injured driver told police he was having trouble moving his arms and is paralyzed from the waist down because of the April 28 accident.
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