June 24, 2017-East Chicago Police are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 4800 block of Alexander last night. According to a report from Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey, investigators were summoned to 4806 Alexander at 11:00 p.m. on June 23, 2017. 25 year old Ashanti Walden of the 2100 block of Ellsworth Place,… Read More »
June 22, 2017-A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was charged today with two counts of rape, two counts of criminal confinement, and one count each of sexual battery and attempted rape according to Indiana State Police. Nicholas “Nick” Medarno, a 10 1/2 year veteran of the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, is expected to turn himself in… Read More »
June 22, 2017-Three Hammond police officers were recently selected as officers of the month by their peers in the Hammond Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #51. According to Michael Elkmann of the FOP, Sgt. M. Darnell, Sgt. E. Gonzalez, and Cpl. S. Hinson “went above and beyond their call and honorably represented the Hammond Police… Read More »
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Police say a weapon was never shown but “the subject advised he would shoot the employee if they spoke” June 21, 2017-Hammond Police seek assistance from the public in identifying and locating the individuals in the video below. According to Lt. Steven Kellogg, “On 06/15/2017 at approximately 1:37pm, Hammond Policeresponded to a robbery at the… Read More »
June 21, 2017-Hammond Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery that took place today at Walgreens, 6510 Columbia Ave. According to Lt. Steven Kellogg of the Hammond Police Department, officers responded to the location at approximately 1:30 p.m. today. “According to an employee, a black male, approximately… Read More »
Police looking for help from the public in apprehending individuals involved in these tragic shootings. If you have any information you are urged to call 1-866-crime-gp. All tipsters may remain anonymous. June 20, 2017-Gary Police and elected officials confirm that two 9 year old children were shot in the City last night in separate incidents.… Read More »
June 19, 2017-The Gazette reported earlier that a 9 year old male was shot in the 4300 block of W. 19th Avenue at approximately 9:00 pm tonight. As soon as we issued that report, we began receiving unconfirmed reports of a 9 year old female being shot in the 2100 block of Chase Street. According to… Read More »
Sue Dahlen contributed to this report Click for full sized images June 19, 2017-At approximately 9:30 p.m. Gary Police were called to the 4300 block of West 19th Avenue on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 9 year old male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest. Witnesses reported that… Read More »
Source: Highland Police Department June 19, 2017-NIPSCO crews will be working to transfer natural gas from an existing underground line to a newly constructed natural gas line on Tuesday in Highland and Munster. Residents and businesses may experience natural gas odors in the air as a result of the routine procedure. The project is part… Read More »