Please share so that these individuals can be apprehended. All criminal suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. August 5, 2017-Gary Police are asking for assistance from the public in identifying and locating the individuals pictured below. According to Lt. Dawn Westerfield, “The Lake County/ Gary Metro Homicide Unit is… Read More »
August 5, 2017-Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey has issued an updated report which identifies the victim in a drowning incident reported earlier today. According to the release, coroner investigators were called to the 6900 block of Oak Avenue at approximately 9:30 am today. Investigators pronounced 24 year old Kaitlynn Boswinkle of the 7000 block of… Read More »
Chuck Pullen contributed to this story “High wave warnings have been issued for all Gary Beaches and no swimming is allowed at this time” Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield August 5, 2017-Gary Fire personnel are on scene at Marquette Park at his hour wrapping up a water rescue and recovery effort. Crews were called to… Read More »
Chuck Pullen contributed to this story “High wave warnings have been issued for all Gary Beaches and no swimming is allowed at this time” Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield August 5, 2017-Gary Fire personnel are on scene at Marquette Park at his hour wrapping up a water rescue and recovery effort. Crews were called to… Read More »
Sue Marie contributed to this report August 5, 2017-Gary Police were called to Philly Steak and Lemonade at approximately 12:05 a.m. today. Upon arrival, the officer reported a gunshot victim on scene. According to a statement from Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield, Gary Police were called to 5400 W. 25th Avenue at approximately 12:07 a.m.… Read More »
August 4, 2017-While the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) staff works diligently to try to “transform” the region into an extension of the City of Chicago, Chairman of the Board Donald Fesko cancelled yet another meeting which was scheduled for August 10, 2017. The Board of Directors of the RDA is responsible for oversight… Read More »
Sue Marie contributed to this post August 4, 2017-At approximately 1:30 a.m. today Gary Police were in pursuit of a vehicle on I-80/94 when it exited to south bound Cline Avenue. The vehicle crashed into a barrier and burst into flames. Officers on scene could be heard warning emergency personnel to stay back as ammunition… Read More »
Sue Marie Contributed to this post August 4, 2017-Gary Police officers responded to the Gary Airport just before midnight tonight after it was reported that several suspects were attempting to steal vehicles. According to information derived from the scanner, as many as six suspects climbed the fence and attempted to drive out in Volkswagen vehicles… Read More »
by John Ramos Editor’s Note: The Gazette welcomes submissions from readers. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author. If you would like to submit a letter or guest commentary simply send it to ken@nwigazette.com August 2, 2017-In an editorial over the weekend, the Times editorial Board launches an all out attack on residents… Read More »
August 3, 2017-Attorneys for Lake County Sheriff John Buncich are suggesting that the Court should delay the August 7, 2017 trial by a week or two. In a written pleading filed yesterday, Buncich attorneys did not ask, but suggested it may be better, if the Court would pick a jury on the August 7 date… Read More »